Entering the Cage by Mistake

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" Entering the Cage by Mistake"

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" Wrong into the Cage"

Author: Xianxiang

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1. Xue Yi came from a humble background and had a weak personality. She accidentally had a precognitive dream and learned that she would become the plaything of a nobleman in the future and would end up miserable.

After waking up from the dream, Xueyi understood two things:

First: Weakness is not as good as scheming. Finding a good marriage that can protect you is the best way to settle down.

Second: You must avoid the noble person in your dream.

It's a pity that even though they have been sleeping together in the same bed for so long in the dream, Xueyi still can't clearly see the noble man's face.

I only remember him being gloomy and uncertain, with a red crescent mark on his lower back.

2. My aunt got married at a high age, and when Xueyi went to visit relatives in Duke Boling's Mansion, she happened to meet her favorite candidate - the future eldest son Cui Heng.

This cousin has a respected status and is as gentle as jade.

The only drawback ... is that he is too serious and cannot be moved no matter how much she teases him.

In order to achieve the marriage, Xue Yi staged a rescue scene in which she fell into the water and hugged Cui Heng Shiyi in public, kissing each other skin to skin.

He fell into the water and his clothes got wet. Just when Xueyi got what he wanted , he accidentally saw the familiar and terrifying crescent mark.

—It is in the second cousin who is " as gentle as jade " .

Xue Yi: "..."

Is it too late to regret now?

[Male protagonist's perspective]

A beautiful distant cousin came to the house. From the first moment he saw her, Cui Heng had thoughts that he shouldn't have.

However, the more restrained he was, the more desperately his cousin pushed forward.

Then ... you can't blame him.

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One-sentence summary: A beauty who thinks she is scheming × Gentle scum

Purpose: Throw away prejudice to achieve happiness

Chapter 1 _ ending

It was already early summer, the sun was scorching in the sky, and the cicadas were chirping loudly.

However, Xue Yi was still wearing a cross-collar skirt, which hid her delicate neck tightly. She looked even more dignified than the eldest daughter-in-law in the Duke's palace.

All the way back from the front yard, everyone who saw her praised her for her sense of propriety and etiquette.

Although she is charming and attractive, she is extremely law-abiding. No wonder she was chosen to celebrate the illness of Cui Sanlang.

presumably- _

If Saburo unfortunately dies, she will be able to hold on for the rest of her life.

The female envoys looked at the graceful figure and whispered, not sure whether they were more malicious or genuinely complimentary.

Xue Yi didn't seem to hear anything, but tightened his collar even more tightly.

When she returned to the side room, she was sweating slightly on her forehead. The maid who was following her saw her cheeks flushed from the heat. She quickly turned around, closed the door tightly, and asked cautiously: " Is your wife okay ?" ? "

The door was closed tightly, and Xue Yi's hand covering her collar finally let go, biting her lip in embarrassment.

The female envoy understood and lowered her head to avoid it.

Only then did Xue Yi turn her back, and the extremely tight collar was pulled, and a section of Qishang Sai Xue's neck was suddenly exposed, and it was so white that it dazzled the eyes.

However, what is more conspicuous than the neck are the several bright red hickeys burned on the side of the neck.

—No wonder I have to cover it tightly to prevent others from seeing it.

The female envoy took a glance, her face was hot and distressed, but she did not leave the cabinet, she just said calmly: " This ... is a bit too much. You and Cui Sanlang are still engaged, what if someone finds out? good? "

Why is Xue Yi not worried?

Logically speaking, she was supposed to celebrate the birth of Cui Sanlang by her aunt, but instead she provoked the wrong people and got entangled with someone other than her husband. If her aunt knew about it ...

Xue Yi's eyelashes trembled , not daring to think about the consequences. She quickly covered her stand-up collar with trembling hands, and whispered: " It's so hot that I've developed a rash. Go get some water and I'll wipe it. "

The female servant looked up and saw that her neck was reddened to cover up the heat, and she tactfully advised: " Madam, you can't rely on that person for everything. He is a man, but as for you, if you are slightly different, your reputation will be ruined." It's ruined. "

Xue Yi just lowered his eyes and smiled bitterly.

When could she become the master of a person like him ?

Since taking this step after taking traditional Chinese medicine , she has no chance to look back.

At the moment, I can only hope that he can really fulfill his promise and marry her.

After wiping my body, the dusk was already dark.

The cool night breeze escapes through the window, slowly blowing away the heat of the day.

Xue Yi lay on her side on the couch. The rash on her neck was no longer so painful and itchy. She finally closed her eyes and fell asleep.

While he was half asleep , he suddenly felt a warm feeling on his back.

She pushed in a daze, but her hands were cuffed instead. Then the man leaned forward and kissed her neck.

Xue Yi woke up suddenly and quickly covered her neck: " No. "

The man wasn't angry, he just smiled and said, " Why? "

" It's summer, my clothes are getting thinner and thinner, and you always leave marks. I'm afraid ..."

Xue Yi spoke softly, always feeling unspeakable fear when facing him.

The man sneered and leaned forward to kiss her lips again.

Xue Yi immediately shrank back and raised her hand to block his head: " Kissing is not allowed either. "

This time he frowned slightly and pinched her chin with two fingers: " What are you afraid of? "

Xue Yi felt a slight pain from being pinched and turned her head away: " I'm afraid of getting pregnant ..."

" Will not. "

A low but determined voice interrupted her, and while she was still stunned in shock, he suddenly kissed her.

Xue Yi had no time to push away, so she bit her lip and grabbed his shoulder.

The red tent swayed down little by little and hung long to the ground, blocking a pair of silhouettes.

Xue Yi leaned on his arm and panted softly. When she was about to fall asleep tiredly, she thought of the malicious comments made by the servants. She couldn't help but raise her eyes and asked one more question: " Will you marry me ? Yes." Don't you want to discuss marriage with others? "

The man let her go, turned over and put on his clothes: " What are you thinking about? "

He used to be in the military camp all year round, and he dressed very neatly, and his belt clicked as soon as he finished speaking.

Xue Yi looked at his tall figure and just held the quilt around his shoulders in silence.

The atmosphere suddenly became quiet. Before leaving, the man finally realized something was wrong. He turned around and rubbed the top of her hair: " I have to go far away for something , wait until I come back. "

The pads of his fingers were a little rough, and when he accidentally slid them across her cheeks, they stung her a little.

However, she finally got a response. Xue Yi breathed out softly and leaned on his palm greedily: " Then you must go back quickly, don't let me wait too long. "

" Why are you so good today ? " The man asked, stroking the side of her face with his cold fingers.

Xue Yi had always disliked him treating her so frivolously, but now she felt a little palpitated for no reason, so she just held his waist and buried her head in silence.

Probably pleased by her rare meekness, the hand that was caressing the side of her face paused, raised her chin and kissed her deeply.

The crisp breath and warm sweet fragrance were intertwined , and this kiss was out of control again ...

However, after saying goodbye, Xueyi did not wait for him to come back, but instead waited for her menacing aunt.

The aunt led a group of servants and pointed at her nose fiercely and scolded her: " The marriage has not yet been completed, but your belly has grown. You are having an affair with your foreigner behind the back of the engagement. How could I be so blind that I decided to marry you to Saburo?" Oh, you are simply shameless! "

Xue Yi was forced to kneel down, but she just pursed her lips and remained silent.

" You committed such a scandal, do you think that your lover will really marry you? He just treats you as a toy. Don't you know? He left the house this time just to see each other. You are a well-matched and well-matched member of the county's family, why did you ever take you seriously? " Her aunt looked at her, feeling disgusted even if she looked at her for a second time.

Xue Yi suddenly raised his head , his face full of disbelief.

No wonder, it's been so long since her accident and he hasn't shown his face once.

It turned out that he was getting engaged , and at this moment, getting involved with her would only be a stain.

However, her aunt held the handkerchief to wipe away her tears and pointed at her forehead: " This engagement is really serious. It's just that we, Sanlang, have been pitied and are still very angry now. "

Although she was crying, there were no tears in her eyes.

Xue Yi was completely disheartened and finally understood: " Recently, my third cousin has already met. My aunt has been looking forward to ruining this marriage for a long time and wants to get engaged to someone else. Finally, she has waited until this day and has a suitable excuse." " _

" You are talking nonsense! You have committed such a scandal, and now you are here to harass me? " My aunt tightened her handkerchief and ordered the person next to her, " Give her this red flower. " , we must not let this scandal get out. "

Two broad-shouldered ladies held her shoulders and put the medicine bowl to her lips. Xueyi tried her best to push it away: " Although we are engaged, we did not salute after all. My aunt has no intention of doing so." Please deal with me, I want to go back to Jiangzuo. "

" Go back? " The aunt sneered, " Your father also knew about the scandal you committed, and you suffered a stroke of righteousness. This medicine is exactly what he told me to give you. "

He doesn't want her, and Aye doesn't want her anymore, so what else can she do ...

Xue Yi was in a daze for a moment. Taking advantage of this moment, the woman opened her mouth and forced the medicine down.

Feeling severe pain in his abdomen , Xue Yi quickly lost blood from his cheeks, broke out in a sweat, and had to support himself on the ground with his hands.

But the cramping pain became stronger and stronger from time to time, as if it was not aborting the fetus, but killing her.

She couldn't bear it anymore and tried to break away from the woman holding her and escape.

However, she was completely powerless, and she struggled hard. Instead of breaking away, she was thrown to one side. She could only watch helplessly as she was about to hit the sharp corner of the table—

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chapter 2 _ break

But the expected severe pain did not come.

Just a slight sting on his forehead, Xueyi hissed and suddenly opened his eyes .

But all she saw was that the red tent above her head was being gently blown by the breeze, and it was gently brushing against her face.

" What's going on? " A female envoy in Tsing Yi opened the curtain and came in, and quickly came over, " Are you dreaming again? "

Xue Yi stared at the red tent above her head with sweat , and it took a long time to come back to her senses.

It turned out to be a dream again.

She has been plagued by nightmares ever since she had her haircut . She sought medical advice but failed. When she accidentally went to Xiangguo Temple to worship Buddhism, the abbot said that this was her fate and there was nothing to be afraid of.

But compared to the fragmentary fragments before, this time she finally saw the whole picture, and it turned out that in the future ... she died so early.

The way of death was so disgraceful.

The severe pain in the dream had not completely subsided. Xue Yi touched the injury on her forehead with a trace of doubt in her eyes: " What happened to my injury? "

" Madam, have you forgotten? "

Qingfang was surprised, and then explained: " Today is the day when we come to Chang'an to join your aunt. Unexpectedly, the carriage just passed Pingkangfang, and happened to encounter Jin Wuwei taking someone in the street. You were hit by the collision and hit your forehead. Passed out on the spot. "

It seems that this is indeed the case.

Xue Yi thought about it and slowly lowered her arms. When she saw the simple and elegant furnishings around her, she felt a little more real: " So, we have entered Duke Boling's mansion? "

" No. " Qingfang recalled , " It's a coincidence that the person who bumped into you this morning was Cui Heng, the second young master of the Cui family who was well-known in Chang'an. Knowing that we were here to defect to the government, he personally sent someone He escorted us into the house. You see, with his words, the house we were assigned was actually more spacious than that of your eldest sister. "

Second Young Master Cui?

Xue Yi had only a few memories. In that dream, she had no contact with him. She only learned that he had a prosperous career and was rising rapidly, and that he would join Luantai at a young age in the future.

What really worried her was her aunt and ... that person in her dream.

The Lu family has long since declined, and her aunt married into the second wife of the Cui family. This time she was suddenly called to Chang'an to talk to her. Xueyi only thought it was her aunt's kindness in the past, but now after having this dream, she knew that her aunt turned out to be Taking a fancy to her fate, he asked her to give a surprise to her son , the third son of the Cui family.

If it was just for joy , that would be fine. But what was hateful was that after her son got better, her aunt began to dislike her background again, which not only ruined the engagement but also caused her death.

As for that person ...

Xue Yi had a splitting headache when she thought about it and couldn't see his face clearly . At the moment, she only vaguely remembered that he was also from a noble family. His fingertips were rough and had thin calluses on them, which made her ache slightly. She expected him to be a soldier who had been in the army for a long time. The general has a crescent moon mark on his lower back.

The rest are some fragmentary and embarrassing scenes.

She was ignorant at the time and only thought it was a matter of deep love. Now that she thought about it, that person clearly only regarded her as a plaything and played with her so wantonly .

Therefore, he didn't care at all what happened to her after the incident was revealed.

Now, since she had dreamed about it for many days and had the opportunity, she must not go back to the same old path.

Xue Yi clutched the veil tightly.

However, now that she's here, Aunt Yi probably won't let her go easily due to her temperament.

I can't go back home.

For this plan, she had to get married before her aunt announced her intention to marry her, and the person she married had to make her aunt feel wary so she wouldn't interfere.

But how can such a person be found?

Although Chang'an is full of noble surnames, here " five surnames and seven hopes " Among them, the Bolingcui clan is also an undisputed first-class noble clan.

Xue Yi had a headache, and suddenly thought of Qing Fang's words in a daze, and sat up again: " You said it was Mr. Cui who bumped into me this morning, and then took us into the mansion and arranged a house for us? "

" It's him. " Qingfang had never seen such a heroic figure, as if he had stepped out of a painting, and couldn't help but sigh, " This second young master Cui Zhilan Yushu has a graceful demeanor, and he really has the demeanor of a legitimate son of a noble family. "

The city was noisy at that time , and Xue Yi was wearing a power fence. She didn't see the appearance of this second cousin. She only vaguely remembered the fresh air on his sleeves as he passed by, like a lonely mountain fence.

—Very consistent with his reputation, he is a complete gentleman.

Such a noble gentleman will never be in any danger if he becomes a civil servant in Luantai in the future.

There were ripples in Xue Yi's heart . Isn't this second cousin the most suitable candidate?

Moreover, I heard that this second cousin was the most humble gentleman. Even if she failed to seduce her, he would probably just scold her softly like an ordinary scholar and be fine.

She explained the matter in a different way on the pretext of getting married. The waitress Qing Fang seemed to understand, but only implicitly advised: " However , when I saw him in a hurry during the day, this Cui Erlang is a man of orchids and jade trees. He is pure and elegant." , I'm afraid he is not an easy-to-approach character. "

Xueyi did n't know, but apart from Cui Erlang, she really didn't know anyone else.

While she was thinking about it , she looked up and saw the injury on her forehead. She suddenly had a bold thought: " Isn't there still this injury? I heard that this second cousin is as gentle as jade and has a graceful demeanor. Of course he accidentally hurt me. If you are coming to visit, maybe you can use this opportunity to have more contact with him. "

When she smiles, her eyes are as bright as stars, sparkling and moving, and the two shallow hollows on her cheeks are even more attractive.

Even Harukata, a woman, couldn't move her eyes away.

In terms of family status, the Cui family is the most noble family in the world. If there is a beauty in this world, their wife must be the most beautiful one.

No matter Cui Erlang's noble status , he is still a man after all.

Harukata was stunned for a moment, holding the medicine in his hand at a loss: " Then, madam, you don't need this medicine? "

Xue Yi thought for a moment, compared the injury on her forehead in the mirror, and shook her head decisively: " I think the injury is still too minor. I'm afraid it won't heal in a few days. The closed door drum in the workshop is already beating. It's ringing. This second cousin may come when he gets off duty later. Come over here and make it harder for me. "

" Ah? " Qingfang opened her mouth, " You want to hurt yourself again? "

" If you want to keep someone, you have to endure some hardships . " Xue Yi pursed her lips and made up her mind.

Harukata had no choice but to stretch out his hand, but the trembling fingertips had not yet touched the swelling, so he hurriedly curled back: " Madam, I can't move my hand, how about we just pretend? "

" No. " Xue Yi shook his head, " If someone finds out, it will be troublesome. Since you can't be cruel, I have to do it myself. "

Her tone was firm, but she was still a girl who had just grown hair.

Her long eyelashes were lowered, and she clenched her palms. After hesitating for a long time, she gritted her teeth and hit her hard.

There was a muffled sound, and Harukata quickly covered his eyes and gasped.

At the same time , the boy outside the door also opened his eyes in shock.

The hand that was originally intended to knock on the door froze in mid-air, and he glanced at the tall figure standing next to him.

Today, while the second son was running an errand, he accidentally injured a weak cousin. As soon as he got off duty, he came over to check on her as a courtesy. Who would have thought that he would just bump into this cousin's astonishing move.

Ever since the fight against the second young master Ding You ended, pretty young ladies would bump into him " accidentally " from time to time, making the young master upset.

This little lady's voice sounded so gentle, but I didn't expect that she was also a scheming woman.

The breath of the people around him suddenly darkened, and the young man was holding the medicine in his hand in a dilemma: " Sir, can we ... still go in? "

There was no reply for a moment.

The wind lantern swayed under the eaves , and the dim yellow light divided into light and dark along the tall nose, illuminating the person's face with a gloomy and unclear look.

After a while, the man hidden in the night raised his eyelids and laughed softly.

Chapter 3 _ familiar

He was obviously laughing, but there was an indescribable coolness in his laughter.

The young man quietly raised his eyes and saw a few drops of dried blood spattered on the young master's black gold-woven clothes. His breath was suffocated and his scalp suddenly felt tight.

Since the eldest son left, everyone in the world praised their young master as gentle and gentle as jade. As time went by, he gradually came to think so.

Now that the boy recalled the time when the prince was assassinated today, the young master held the cold iron in his hand and walked with blood dripping from the tip of the sword. He still couldn't help but feel a little scared. He quickly warned himself not to think too deeply, lowered his hands and asked respectfully: " Young Master, do we want to go back now? "

There was no need for Cui Heng to come personally to deal with such a trivial matter as bumping into someone .

But today when the city was in chaos , the woman's skirt was blown up a little by the wind, revealing a little bit of her small chin.

For some reason, the sword he held in his hand seemed to be vibrating, which made his wrist numb slightly, and then he came in person.

But who would have thought that as soon as he arrived at the door, he saw this scene—

This cousin ... is really beyond appearances.

Cui Heng couldn't tell whether he was happy or angry, and he said quietly: " Knock on the door . "

The boy listened to his deep voice and sighed silently for the cousin.

in the room

The injury on his forehead was not serious to begin with, but after being hit by Xue Yi like this, it was now swollen like a chicken, which was particularly frightening to watch.

" You're too harsh. What if you leave scars? "

Harukata slowly opened the hand that covered his eyes, glanced through his fingers, and then immediately closed it again.

" I am measured. "

There was a slight pain in the injured area, and it took Xue Yi a long time to recover, and he looked at the bronze mirror carefully.

Over the years, she had been punished and injured a lot in the inner house. She knew very well what kind of injuries would leave scars.

Harukata sighed, he really admired their little ladies, they were so cruel to him, they didn't look like a little girl who just had hair extensions.

Xue Yi was not so carefree, her eyes gradually focused, and she turned her head to look out the window at the heavy dusk.

Through the heavy hanging flower door, the sound of " closed door drum " in the workshop is urging people. It is about to go to curfew, and it is expected that this second cousin will have to go off duty.

While he was thinking about it , a wisp of evening wind faintly blew up the beaded curtain. Xueyi stared at it and saw that the door was open with a palm-wide gap. He immediately became nervous and said, " Why isn't this door closed tightly? I'm not Did you tell me to be careful when you come to this mansion? Did someone come just now? "

Harukata looked back along her line of sight and said, " It must have been blown away by the wind. "

" Is it just the wind? "

For some reason, Xue Yi suddenly felt uneasy, and her eyes gathered to signal Qing Fang to go out.

The bump made by Madam just now made a lot of noise. Harukata was also worried and hurried out.

But before his hand could reach the door, there was a knock on the door first.

" May I ask , has Miss Lu rested? "

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Harukata was stunned for a moment, and after taking a closer look, he discovered that a young man wearing a round collar and a crotchless robe had stood in front of the door. He looked particularly handsome and sharp.

" I haven't ... never stopped. " Harukata held the handkerchief cautiously, fearing that her actions would be seen, " Who are you? "

" I am the boy next to Cui Erlang in the eldest room. This morning when Mr. Lang was running errands, he accidentally bumped into the young lady. I came over here just to take a look at her as soon as I got off duty. "

The boy took a step aside, and the young master in a long robe suddenly came into view.

Their ladies were beautiful, even though they were from a lower background, but in the past, whenever they went out in Wu County, Jiangzuo, they would always attract a group of talented people to watch secretly.

But even though I have seen so many handsome husbands, the one in front of me is unparalleled. The sharp and sharp jawline alone makes people dare not raise their eyes.

" Please greet me, Second Young Master. "

Harukata hurriedly lowered his eyes, thinking about the gentle attitude of the young man just now, and guessing that they had not seen the actions in the house, he turned sideways and led him in appropriately.

Although Zhou Dynasty is more tolerant towards women now, the defense between men and women is still unbreakable, especially in this county magistrate's home.

So Cui Heng only walked to the bead curtain in the outer room and stopped. Looking straight across the dense curtain, he did not look into the inner room.

Behind the curtain, Xue Yi felt nervous as soon as she heard the steady footsteps. She quickly gathered her shawl and moved over slowly: " I've met my second cousin. "

Her voice was already soft, and she was deliberately holding her throat now, which was very consistent with her sickly state.

Through a curtain, the boy could only vaguely see the slender silhouette cast on the wall. He lowered his head and tried hard to suppress a smile.

—The sound that this little lady made when she hurt herself just now was not so weak.

Their young master always hates people who show off.

The boy tilted his head slightly , and sure enough he saw Cui Heng frowning almost imperceptibly, with an expressionless expression on his face: " Cousin , please get up. "

After a moment, in order not to be rude, he asked casually: " How is your injury? "

The low voice came through the bead curtain, as if it was tainted with the coolness of jade.

Xue Yi stood up slowly, supporting her waist . She felt strange in her heart. She always felt that this cousin seemed ... different from the rumored gentle and jade-like person .

However , jade can also be divided into cold and warm, not to mention that the person in front of you will inherit the entire Cui family in the future, so he naturally needs to be more cautious.

Xue Yi threw away her doubts and pretended to be relaxed while holding her forehead: " It's just a bump and a swelling . It's nothing serious. I expect it will be fine after ten days. But my cousin is tired. , it's really my fault that I still take the time to come here when I'm busy with official duties. "

It was just a bump, but it took him half a month to raise him, and his son had to come to visit him from time to time.

When the boy thought about it, he couldn't help but secretly sigh that this cousin girl was really scheming.

Cui Heng's thin lips parted slightly: " The fierce horse was disobedient for a moment and collided with my cousin. It's my fault. In that case, if you feel any discomfort, just go to the main room to get the right card and send it to the doctor. "

He originally wanted her to recover from her injuries as soon as possible and end this involvement, but to Qingfang's ears, it seemed that the second young master had a favor for their wife, so he thoughtfully arranged for medical treatment.

Xue Yi was also slightly excited and was about to say thank you.

Unfortunately, a gust of north wind suddenly opened the window and rolled up the hanging bead curtain.

The jade stone was clear and the bead curtain was half-rolled. Xue Yi raised his eyes. When he saw the chiseled face in front of him , his mind felt like fireworks exploding, and his ears were buzzing.

" Madam. " Qingfang quickly stepped forward to help her, " What's wrong? "

Xue Yi's blood was rising, and she just met that cold gaze. For some reason, she felt like she was seeing someone in a dream.

She calmed down and looked at it carefully for a moment, but found that she might have seen it wrong.

Although the person in front of her looked colder, her eyes were calm and indifferent, with no coldness hidden in them. He even turned to her and said, " Why is my cousin so scared? "

This is the direct grandson of a noble family, and he is the most upright and polite person. How could he be the gloomy and unstable person in the dream who wantonly toyed with her?

She must have been tortured by this dream.

Xue Yi suppressed her fear, leaned forward and said, " Unfortunately , I suddenly had an attack on my forehead. I just felt dizzy and lost my composure, which made my cousin laugh. "

Cui Heng glanced over and bumped into her raising her head.

She must have been really frightened. Her eyelashes were trembling slightly and her forehead hair was hanging down. After taking off the power fence, her face was delicate and even, her eyes were clear, and she looked even sicker.

She is indeed a rare beauty. No wonder she dares to have such great ambitions.

For some reason, his eyes paused, and there was something indescribably familiar about him.

Subconsciously, I felt that the person in front of me shouldn't look like this. The lips should be redder, the eyes moister, the cheeks dizzy, and the forehead sticking to the temples stained with sweat ...

wrong .

This look is dripping with sweat and slightly damp on the temples, which is clearly a charming look after a passionate love.

Why would he think of this scenario?

The first time they met, she was able to seduce him. Thinking of such a charming scene , this cousin Lu really had some tricks up her sleeve .

Cui Heng's Adam's apple moved slightly, hiding a hint of irritation: " Since your body and bones are weak, you should take good care of yourself. If anything happens, just call the doctor. "

Xue Yi was still frightened. When she heard that he was leaving, she breathed a sigh of relief. When she was about to get up and send him off, the female envoy followed the doctor's instructions and lifted the curtain and came in with the cooked soup.

She has always been tolerant, but because of the dream, she was particularly reluctant to drink medicine.

The concoction was bitter, black and thick. Before the cup was opened, I could already smell the bitterness from a distance. Xueyi covered her nose with a handkerchief and whispered, " Leave it for now. "

Cui Heng was about to leave. From the corner of his eye, he noticed the person behind the curtain covering his nose to avoid him. Suddenly he stopped and asked, " Why are you letting him go? "

Xue Yi didn't expect that he would turn around and quickly explained: " It's too hot . I'll take it after it cools down. "

" Hot? " Cui Heng glanced at it, " This medicine needs to be taken while it's hot. Cooling it will damage the properties of the medicine. "

Although his voice was gentle, due to his background, his words revealed a tone that he could not refuse.

Xue Yi opened her lips and did not dare to refuse.

But she knew in her heart that the injury on her forehead was not serious and there was no need to drink such bitter medicine. As soon as she took a step closer, her throat started to boil. In the end, she shrank her hand, softened her voice and tried to refuse: " Second cousin, This medicine is too hot ... I don't like hot food. Can I drink it later? "

" No. " Cui Heng lowered his voice and said firmly.

" Second cousin, what do you mean? " Xue Yi immediately became nervous, wondering what he had discovered.

Cui Heng glanced at the tight handkerchief she was holding tightly, and suddenly chuckled: " My cousin doesn't know something. The reason why Pingkangfang is in chaos today is because the prince was assassinated. When he escaped , the assassin was wiping cousin Lu's carriage passing by. After losing his face, you are the only one who has seen the assassin's face. If you find a suspicious person, you must be asked to identify him. Therefore, my cousin's illness is related to the prince's safety and cannot be slacked off. "

It was just a bump on the forehead, why did it involve the prince's safety?

The implication is that if she doesn't take the medicine , it will affect the East Palace and the whole world?

Is it really that serious ...

Xue Yi looked at the person in front of him suspiciously, but saw his second cousin, who was tall and handsome and looked upright.

She bit her lip, suddenly regretting it.

If I had known this, I shouldn't have taken such a heavy hand.

But now the situation is dead, and Xue Yi can't express her pain , so she can only hold the medicine bowl with trembling hands.

Cui Heng twirled his fingers and watched her pick up the medicine bowl.

Xue Yi couldn't avoid it, so she had to hold her breath and close her eyes, pretending not to smell the bitter taste, and drank it in one breath.

This medicine is really bitter.

Her teeth were chattering in pain , her tongue was numb, and a sour smell shot straight up into the sky.

Xue Yi drank more than half of the bowl, and before she could vomit, she quickly took another large sip of water. Water droplets overflowed to her lips and dripped down her jawline.

Xue Yi quickly turned her back and touched the handkerchief: " I made my cousin laugh. "

Cui Heng looked at her embarrassment with cold eyes . When he glanced at her lips, which were stained with water and dripping with water, he turned sideways and looked away: " Since my cousin drank the medicine, I won't keep any more. "

When she turned around, a pomegranate-red skirt flashed outside the door. It seemed to be the eldest sister who had been with her in the morning.

After recruiting two nieces into the house at once, his second aunt 's thoughts were really obvious.

Cui Heng turned the ring on his hand. He didn't know whether he was talking to the people snooping outside the door or the people inside. His voice became warmer: " My cousin 's injury is really serious. The matter in the East Palace is at a critical moment. That being the case, from today onwards, my cousin's daily decoction will be paid from the main house's account until she recovers from her injuries. What do you think? "

daily?

This means that she has to be watched and drink bitter medicine every day?

Xue Yi was drinking water. Hearing this, a mouthful of water stuck in his throat. He coughed and declined: " No ... no need. I appreciate your cousin's kindness . It's just that my injury looks serious, but in fact it will be fine as long as I can take care of it." . "

" Not heavy? " Cui Heng suddenly turned around and looked at her seriously, " Didn't my cousin almost faint just now? "

He clearly looked like an extremely pure gentleman, but when his gaze came over him, the feeling of oppression was particularly strong.

As soon as Xue Yi stopped coughing, her scalp instantly became numb when she was examined by those sharp eyes.

Chapter 4 _ tease

Separated by a curtain, those eyes were still particularly penetrating.

Xue Yi didn't feel any pain at first, but now she really had a headache. She quickly opened her eyes, held her forehead and looked at him quietly: " My cousin is busy with work , I'm really afraid of delaying you. This injury is worse than Compared with that voluminous volume of documents, it is really nothing. "

What she said was extremely measured, and she seemed to be very knowledgeable.

If he hadn't seen the scene where she hit the pillar so cruelly, Cui Heng might have felt a little pity.

But when they first met, this cousin aroused such charming thoughts in him . Cui Heng just stood with his hands behind his back, not showing much emotion.

From the corner of my eye, I saw the pomegranate red skirt outside the door shaking slightly as it caught the door frame, and I wanted to rush in—

He pursed his lips and twirled his finger again. It must be that such good acting skills would be more lively when used in front of her eldest sister.

So he just said in a low voice: " My cousin is worrying too much, you just need to recover from your injuries. "

Second cousin stopped asking questions so easily?

Xue Yi was relaxed but also a little confused. She followed him quietly and said, " Second cousin, walk slowly. "

But as soon as he reached the door, the tall figure suddenly turned his head.

Her vision was suddenly covered by a black shadow. Xue Yi stepped on the hem of her skirt without stopping. The sole of her foot slipped and she fell forward uncontrollably. At that moment, she almost fell on Cui Heng—

A hand pressed her shoulder.

Then, he pushed her away.

Pushed ... pushed away?

Xue Yi was stunned for a moment , and then she realized that her face was almost touching her jade belt, and the tip of her nose was filled with the clear breath. Her cheeks instantly turned red, and she quickly straightened up and lowered her head calmly: " Thank you, cousin, for your help. "

=== Section 4 === _

he straightened up , he met a face very close to him again. His eyes were like cold stars, his sword-shaped eyebrows flew into his temples, and his slightly pursed lips showed a trace of alienation.

She panicked in her heart and quickly explained: " The hem of my skirt is dragging on the floor. I didn't mean to. Cousin, don't blame me. "

Cui Heng was noncommittal and stopped when he saw her standing still.

But who would have thought that when he stopped his hand, Xue Yi turned her head, and his slender hand accidentally slid past the side of her face, and both of them froze.

The female servants and servants beside him were also caught off guard. They were stunned for a moment, and they all lowered their heads, pretending not to see him .

The cold fingers stroked the side of her face. Xueyi's cheeks were slightly numb and goosebumps appeared all over her body. For some reason, she felt that the fingertips were a little too rough, and the scratches on her cheeks stung a little.

She bit her lip and took a step back, her cheeks dizzy a little.

Cui Heng also retracted his hand, his expression as usual, but his fingers seemed to have been burned, and there was an indescribable soft touch left on his fingertips.

For a moment, his expression became serious, he put his hands behind his back and said in a deep voice: " You are the only one who has seen the face of the escaped murderer regarding the assassination of the prince, so I still need your cooperation in identification and portrait. I wonder if my cousin will be free tomorrow morning? "

Xue Yi 's mind was in turmoil and she nodded obediently: " Of course I'm free. "

As he got closer, Cui Heng lowered his eyes and realized that this cousin's cheeks seemed to be too white and smooth, like a freshly peeled egg, or like white jade that had been polished for a long time. It was delicate and smooth, making people want to go. Touch it.

He suddenly felt that the weather in March could not be described as boring, so he responded lightly and went out with his hands behind his back as usual.

Xue Yi was disturbed by this little incident. After everyone left the door, the heat on her face calmed down. When she thought about it carefully, she felt that her second cousin was not working in Jing Zhaoyin. Civil servant, why are the fingertips so rough?

It was just like the feeling that the general in the dream gave her.

Xue Yi was in a state of confusion. She wiped her hot cheeks with a handkerchief and comforted her, maybe she had approved too many documents.

How could she compare such a noble gentleman like her second cousin to that cruel human being?

While she was struggling, the half-open door was pushed open without any greeting.

" Hey, it's just your first day in Chang'an, and you can ask your second cousin to come to the door in person, and also promised to let the eldest brother deliver soup and medicine to you. You are really capable. "

The person who came was none other than her eldest sister, the legitimate daughter of the Wei family, Lu Xuening, who was wearing a red pomegranate skirt and looked down at her.

Xue Yi pressed her red face, stood up and smiled: " Sister , I misunderstood, how can I control my second cousin? It turned out that he bumped into me, and I couldn't bear to make up for it. "

She had received such a great favor in vain, but she spoke as if she had been wronged.

What a good idea.

Lu Xuening's teeth ached with hatred, and when he glanced at the lingering red on her cheeks, she became even more depressed: " Second cousin talks about etiquette, but you also have to think about whether you are lucky enough to enjoy it. Your background puts you in a position where There, don't have any wishful thinking. "

" I never thought about it too much. " Xue Yi was still smiling , " Besides , what's wrong with my background ? Isn't my sister the legitimate daughter of the Lu family like me? "

What kind of legitimate daughter is she?

Is the daughter of a merchant girl worthy of being called a legitimate daughter along with the daughter of the Wei family in Wu County?

Lu Xuening's teeth ached with hatred when she thought of the grievances her mother had suffered over the years, but when she was about to have an attack, she was suddenly interrupted by a low cough outside the door.

When he turned around , he saw a woman wearing a straight collar and a silk blouse arriving at the door at some point.

" What, what are you sisters whispering about? "

The woman walked in slowly, surrounded by a mother-in-law and two female servants. Although her voice was smiling, she was old. The smile lines at the corners of her eyes were squeezed together, and the folds were full of powder, as if she had worn It looked like a mask, and powder seemed to fall off as he moved around.

Lu Xuening was caught by the peripheral light and quickly closed her mouth, bent down and saluted: " Auntie is well. "

Xue Yi's smile was a little stiff, but she regained her composure in a moment. She bent over and said, " Why don't you call someone to tell my aunt when she comes? You might as well ask me to greet her. "

" Get up quickly. You're still hurt, so there's no need to be so polite. " Mrs. Cui Er didn't go to help Lu Xuening, but instead gave Xue Yi a hand first.

This scene fell into Lu Xuening's eyes, and she was a little unhappy.

Lu Xuening felt depressed, walked up and took Xue Yi's hand and smiled: " We are talking about the incident that frightened the horse today. Actually, my sister shouldn't have been hurt. I told her many times before going out, I asked her to be careful and not to be playful, but when she saw the bustle of Pingkangfang, she decided to turn a corner. This is good. Not only did she hurt herself, but she also delayed her cousin's errands, which was very uneconomical. "

Harukata raised his head in surprise when he heard this, thinking that this eldest lady is really unreasonable. There was a chaos in the market at that time, and it was obviously this eldest lady who pulled their girl to block them, and their girl was hit by the second young master's horse. of.

Fortunately, now, instead of being grateful for their girl's life-saving grace, she took the opportunity to rebel against the general. How could there be such an unreasonable person in the world?

Qingfang opened her lips, about to retort, but Xueyi casually reached out and pushed her back .

It seems that this eldest sister has not yet seen the current situation clearly.

Since her aunt wanted something from her, no matter what the reason, she would not allow her life to be endangered.

Xueyi didn't know whether to envy her eldest sister for her innocence, because Mrs. Wei protected her so well, or to laugh at her stupidity, and gently broke away: " The market was in chaos at that time . I'm afraid I remembered it wrong. At that time It was you who stepped back and accidentally pushed me out. You didn't see that the horse's hoofs were raised high, as if they were going to trample the person into a pulp. "

" It almost hurt your life? "

As expected, Mrs. Cui frowned.

She really didn't care about one of her niece's injuries, and she turned a blind eye to the overt and covert fights between the sisters.

But this little lady and her son were in the same horoscope, and he was brought here just for good luck. If his life was harmed, she wouldn't tolerate it.

Mrs. Cui's face immediately turned cold and she glanced at Lu Xuening, who was hanging her head beside her: " As the eldest sister, you should take care of the younger sister, but something like this happened on the first day you came here. This is not the dignity that a eldest daughter of a big family should have. I leave Xue Yi's injury to you. Please don't let me and your mother down. "

Let her take care of Lu Xueyi?

Lu Xuening had never been so angry before. When she raised her head and saw the smile in Xue Yi's eyes, she realized that she had been beaten by her aunt's hand, which made it even more difficult.

But she came here for the Second Young Master Cui. If she could succeed, she would have to rely on her aunt's support.

Lu Xuening had to hold back her anger: " Don't worry, aunt, there will never be a next time. "

" Then thank you, sister. " Xue Yi thanked her gently , and finally felt relieved after seeing the eldest sister's face flushed.

However, even though she won a match, she could see that this aunt was so worried about her life that she would not let her leave easily.

The good mood fell again.

The room was a little quiet for a while, and she had no intention of chatting anymore. Mrs. Cui took her and spoke politely for a while before leaving.

Xue Yi's heart was in a mess, so she smiled and agreed.

" This eldest girl has gone too far to deceive others. It's clear that my wife is the real wife that the matchmaker is marrying, and you are the legitimate daughter. Now it's good that her mother-in-law insists on marrying her as an equal wife. How can she occupy the magpie's nest? Showing off one's strength? I've never seen such a shameless person! "

Harukata closed the door with a bang and spat at the crack of the door: " And your aunt also relies on power and doesn't treat people as human beings. Why , her son's life is her life, your life Isn't it life? "

Xueyi didn't know this. She rubbed her stiff cheeks and sat down tiredly: " In the final analysis, Zuo is just a word for power. If my stepmother is not a branch of the Wei family of Wu County, how can I, Aye?" Rushing to cling to the party? If my aunt hadn't happened to marry into the Cui family, how could she have dared to trick me into celebrating the wedding? "

This word "quan" makes people breathless when pressed down.

Xue Yi looked at the high beams, and it was only now that she truly understood A Niang's state of mind back then.

I remember that when Aye entered Chang'an to take the imperial examination, his hometown was hit by a flood and he happened to be unable to contact his mother. At that time, he won the imperial examination again, which was a prosperous time, so he used the excuse that his mother had suffered a disaster. Married to the Wei family of Wu County.

The poor woman was swept away by the flood and no one was looking for her. She trudged back with her feet worn out, but what she saw was her husband dressed in red, proudly holding his bride on his arm.

The wedding was completed, but two wives appeared , and all the guests present were in an uproar.

However , the Wei family of Wu County was a wealthy family in Jiangzuo, and the current queen was also named Wei, so she could never be a concubine.

But A Niang also entered the family tree as the first wife. After repeated discussions, the clan elders came up with a compromise method to equalize their wives.

At that time, A Niang only thought it was fate and had no choice but to accept her fate. So she gritted her teeth and drank the tea offered by the bride and accepted her equal wife.

However, the Wei family is domineering, and Aye is cold. Although Aniang is known as an equal wife, she is in name only, and her life is worse than that of a concubine.

One day after drinking, Aniang became pregnant with her, which made her even more jealous of the Wei family. She was sent to a nunnery for medical treatment, and then died unexpectedly.

This time, Mrs. Wei became the official wife.

Xue Yi has never understood since she was a child, why she and Lu Xuening have such different lives despite the fact that they are both legitimate daughters?

It wasn't until A Niang died unexpectedly that she came to her senses . A Ye was afraid that he never wanted this bad wife from the beginning.

However , if you use power to suppress others, you will be suppressed sooner or later.

Just like this equal wife, it is just a cover to hide one's ugliness. There is no such thing as an equal wife in the law. The one married first is the wife, and the one married later should be the concubine.

Since Aye and the clan elders can pretend to be ignorant once for the sake of power, they can naturally do it a second time, just to see who has more power.

After understanding the joints involved, Xueyi increasingly felt that it was a wise decision to climb up to Cui Erlang.

If she becomes better, she will be the future mistress, and even her aunt will have to bow to her, not to mention her unjust father.

Even if it doesn't work, it will be enough to make my aunt and eldest sister worried.

Just thinking about the roughness of his fingertips sliding across her cheeks in the evening, her cheeks burned again, and she couldn't help but bury herself on the dressing table, feeling a little annoyed.

Something went wrong during both meetings. She must leave a good impression on her second cousin tomorrow.

After pondering for a moment, the heat on his face subsided, Xue Yi raised his head and told Qing Fang: " Go and find that red dress . I will wear it tomorrow. "

Qingfang was taking off the hairpin ring for her. When he heard this, his hands shook and his face was full of surprise: " Madam, it's only March and you're already wearing tulle? "

Chapter 5 _ Xiao Xiang

It does seem a bit early in March.

They lived in the pear blossom courtyard in the second room, and it was just when the pear blossoms were in bloom.

At this time of year, most of the noble ladies in Chang'an are still wearing jackets and layers of shawls.

But she was having a really bad day.

Xue Yi lowered her eyes and looked at the goose-yellow skirt that had become wrinkled due to the collision and fall, and then looked at the red and swollen wound on her forehead. She could hardly imagine how her second cousin felt when he saw her like this.

So regardless of Qingfang's surprise, he still insisted: " Take out those newly made skirts and let me try them on for now. "

Qingfang said in his heart that with your appearance, Madam, you would look good even if you were wearing hemp, so there is no need to go to such trouble.

But Cui Erlang was well-informed and indeed not an ordinary person, so he obediently opened the box and checked out all the clothes he had brought.

Xue Yi touched them one by one. The white silk skirt was too plain and the mid-color skirt was too messy. However, this red skirt was the most suitable.

But this red dress is indeed thin.

Just touching the thin gauze, Xue Yi felt a chill coming over her body. She couldn't help but curl up her hands: " Is there nothing else? "

Qingfang shook his head: " Mrs. Wei only made a few new clothes for us, and the rest are old clothes from last year. "

In this wealthy family, it is important not to wear the same clothes twice. Even if the clothes are heavy, the accessories must not be too heavy.

These few things she did were obviously not decent enough, and it seemed that she would have to think of something else in the future.

But right now, there is no choice.

=== Section 5 === _

Xue Yi struggled for a moment, then gritted her teeth and picked up the skirt: " Just this one. "

The cold can be tolerated, but there is really no turning back after losing face.

The Bolingcui family originated from the Taigong Qi Dynasty. From the time of enfeoffment to the present, they have been a prominent noble family in all dynasties. Nowadays, Duke Boling's Mansion is even more prosperous. The Gao Zong Dynasty has already produced two prime ministers of the Cui family. The old Duke also participated in the changes of that year and personally helped the saint to ascend to the throne, which made him famous for a while.

Although they have retired now , several of their sons are working in the Ministry of Household Affairs or guarding the borders. They are generals when they go out and prime ministers when they come in. The house of the Boling Cui family occupies six acres of land in Xinghuafang. A house with six entrances and exits can be said to be rich and noble.

Within the Lumen, Cui Heng's Qingwu Courtyard has always been the cleanest place in the entire palace.

It was a sunny spring day, and the early morning mist had not yet dissipated. Yang Bao was sitting behind the screen, thinking about the assassination of the prince yesterday. Lang Jun had been running around all day. Today happened to be a day off, so he didn't scream as usual.

He was about to tell the maid who was carrying the basin to prepare water to move more gently, but suddenly there was the sound of the curtain being drawn from behind the screen, and he actually woke up earlier than usual.

Yang Bao hurriedly walked around the screen. When he looked up, he saw that Cui Heng had already gotten up and was pressing his temples, showing a little irritation between his brows and eyes.

" Sir, is this incense too heavy? " Yang Bao took the incense spoon and pressed the incense ball down, and the smoke in the incense cage slowly faded away.

Cui Henglin frowned, probably acquiescing, but his mind was filled with that woman's voice and smile.

Yesterday , when he saw his cousin for the first time, he felt as if he had been bitten by an insect. He felt unspeakably uncomfortable. Unexpectedly, he had a dream that night, and the dream became worse and more indescribable. …

He is a man of means.

Cui Heng was slightly irritable . He dipped his hands in cold water to wash away the soft and slippery feeling on his hands, and then regained some composure: " Has the medicine been delivered? "

There are five rooms in this mansion, and people are coming and going. Yang Bao thought for a moment and then remembered that the young master was asking about the second lady's scheming niece. He quickly replied: " I went there early in the morning. The doctor of the mansion He also went there and said it was just a skin injury. He applied medicinal powder and healed it for a while and then everything was fine. "

Cui Heng had already expected it. He wiped his fingers one by one , dropped the handkerchief and asked calmly: " Where is the portrait of the gangster? Did she draw it ? "

" It's already been painted. "

" So fast? "

Cui Heng frowned slightly. This portrait was for the city's search for the thief. He specifically asked last night to draw it more carefully, especially the key physical features, so it doesn't matter if it is slower.

Yang Bao, a rough man, just thought about it and said: " After all, this is a house of poetry and calligraphy. Practice makes perfect. If you become good at painting, you will get better soon. "

Cui Heng was noncommittal, but already had some bad premonitions.

Sure enough, as soon as he unrolled the scroll, his face became darker as the scroll went down .

Yang Bao pinched the edge of the lower edge for him. Unable to restrain his curiosity, he glanced at it from the corner of his eye and burst into laughter .

Cui Heng glanced at him, and he quickly lowered his head.

The hard work is unbearable, but the way he laughs or not becomes even more ridiculous.

" Did she really do this? "

Although Cui Heng was well-informed, he paused for a moment, frowned and glanced at the picture scroll that could barely be seen as a person, and then threw it on the slip of paper.

Even taking one more look felt like it was staining my eyes.

" Absolutely true. "

Yang Bao didn't expect that this cousin's painting skills were so good.

After holding back his laughter for a long time, he didn't know how to evaluate it. He just scratched his head and said, " This cousin ... is really interesting. "

interesting?

Cui Heng had a sullen face , not knowing what he was thinking.

Yang Bao was puzzled, and with a sharp eye he saw the worry in his eyes. After thinking twice, he finally understood the cousin's intention, and he also became serious.

Hey, this cousin originally wanted to lure the young master to go there in person, what a good trick!

But this time, Xue Yi was really wronged.

The second cousin was expected to come last night, so early in the morning she was pulled out of the quilt by Harukata and dressed up.

Unexpectedly, after waiting for a long time in front of the window in a light red dress, the second cousin did not come.

If you don't come, then don't come.

He was the direct grandson of the Duke. If it hadn't been for the injury that happened to involve the prince, he wouldn't have stooped down to her courtyard. Just as she was sending away the doctor, the servant suddenly asked her to draw the appearance of the gangster she had seen that day .

As for embroidery, calligraphy, and snow clothes, they are acceptable.

This is the only painting she is not good at.

But the young man in the Qingwu Courtyard, like the second young master, looked gentle but could not refuse. In desperation, she had no choice but to draw a painting from memory.

As soon as he finished the painting, the well-informed boy glanced at it and twitched the corners of his mouth, suppressing a smile. Xue Yi's cheeks were red at that time, and he wished he could find a hole to dig in, let alone think that such a painting would end up there. What would it be like in the eyes of a second cousin?

She originally hoped that she could change her impression today, but now she hopes that he will never set foot there again.

But unfortunately, the second cousin came, and it was really for this painting.

When Xue Yi saw the scroll in Yang Bao's hand, she lowered her eyebrows as she bent down to salute, feeling a bit shy.

However, Cui Heng's eyes were struck by this exquisitely dressed and peach-faced look, which reinforced the impression that she was deliberately trying to create a bad impression.

But even though he was disgusted, he had to admit that this cousin was indeed born well.

Just by lightly swiping her eyebrows and tapping her lips, her whole body became more and more beautiful. Her red dress became more and more gorgeous as she bent down, like a butterfly about to take flight.

It's just that this skirt is ... too thin.

Even though she was wrapped in a shawl, her white shoulders were still looming through the layer. The whiteness was so dazzling that it suddenly flashed through his mind the beautiful dream of last night .

Cui Heng frowned slightly, moved his eyes away, and asked politely: " The doctor came here in the morning , how is my cousin's injury? "

" It's no longer a serious problem. " Xueyi knew that the doctor would definitely report back to him, so he didn't dare to exaggerate. He just said softly, " Thanks to the medicine sent by my second cousin yesterday , it is very effective. Cousin spent money. "

There was a screen separating the two people . Through the fine gauze, Cui Heng could vaguely see that in addition to an empty medicine bowl, there was also a plate of preserved fruits with half of it missing on the table.

As soon as his eyes swept over, Cui Heng's eyes slowly showed the scene of her pinching her nose to drink the medicine and hurriedly picking up the candied fruit and stuffing it into her mouth, and she suddenly smiled.

Xue Yi was sitting behind the screen and vaguely heard a trace of very light laughter. She pressed her wrist down and Qing Luo Xiaofan exposed her eyes. She realized that the laughter seemed to be coming from behind the screen. For a moment, Suddenly I felt a little confused and didn't understand what this second cousin was laughing about.

But the smile on Cui Heng's face lasted only for a moment and disappeared in a moment.

Xue Yi blinked and suspected that it was his illusion. Just when he was about to ask questions, Cui Heng took out the scroll and asked calmly: " Cousin, was this portrait made by you? "

After all , she was still a young girl who had just grown hair. It was really embarrassing to be embarrassed in front of peers with good backgrounds. The bright look on Xue Yi's face suddenly fell. She lowered her head and said calmly: " It's ... it's me. "

Cui Heng's eyebrows moved slightly and he didn't ask any more questions.

But his calm look made him even more embarrassing.

After all, it is really rare for a woman from a noble family, even if she comes from a poor background, to have such poor painting skills.

There was silence in the room for a while, Xue Yi was on pins and needles, her cheeks were burning hot.

Harukata held back what she was saying, and wanted to explain that it was not that her wife didn't want to learn painting, but that she didn't have the chance to learn it.

Once upon a time, the wife and the late wife were thrown into the nunnery together. If she hadn't grown to ten years old and had outstanding beauty, the master planned that her beauty might marry a good family in the future, so he took her back and invited her husband. I'm afraid there would be nothing to do now. Neither.

But before she could speak, Xue Yi shook her head and pulled her back.

What's the use of talking about these humble things?

Cui Heng was born in this Zhong Ming Ding Shi family. She probably wouldn't have understood that there are still people who want to learn painting but can't, let alone that she would have prepared both brocade and cotton handkerchiefs. Use it sparingly.

He doesn't feel the same way at all.

Therefore, Xue Yi calmed down, and the blush on his face faded a little, without explaining much: " My painting skills are really bad. Since this portrait is so important, how about I dictate it to my cousin, and my cousin writes it himself?" "

This was the only way at the moment. Cui Heng did not refuse and ordered: " Bring me a pen and ink, you say, I will draw. "

" At that time, the city was in chaos, with people and horses intertwined, and I was too frightened. I vaguely remembered that the gangster was about five feet tall." Xueyi recalled carefully, " As for his appearance, he seemed to have a flat nose, long eyes, and wide ears. , dressed like a street vendor. "

Yang Baoyan was inking, and Cui Heng glanced at her painting, deleting and modifying the outline. The two of them checked it over.

After finally finishing the painting, Xue Yi rubbed his eyes, looked up and down at the painting, and couldn't help but admire: " Second cousin's painting is so good. For a moment, I thought it was the gangster who reappeared. "

It's not that the shape is very similar, after all, Cui Heng has never seen it with his own eyes. What's rare is that the flowing charm in the lines of pen and ink actually captures the spiritual resemblance .

She is also a person who loves painting. She is not good at painting, so she has more and more respect for people who are good at painting. What she said just now is true. Her pair of twinkling eyes seem to be shining with light. She looks over with heartfelt eyes. Cui Heng Even though he knew she was trying to please, he was inexplicably stung by the light and put down his pen: " My cousin praised me. "

Yang Bao took the painting and didn't take it seriously: " It's just a gangster. When our son was young, he studied under Wu Dai, a master who never painted easily. It's a tribute to him to be able to paint for a gangster today." . "

The pride in his words was palpable, Cui Heng frowned, and he quickly stopped talking, knowing that the young master only regarded painting as an act of self-cultivation, not something to boast about.

" Send it to Jing Zhaoyin, find several painters to make hundreds of copies, and post them one by one at the city gate for guards to check strictly. " Cui Heng ordered in a deep voice.

Yang Bao immediately calmed down and tidied things up neatly.

After explaining the business, it was getting late, Cui Heng looked back at Xue Yi again.

Although this cousin has a lot of thoughts, it is not useless.

So before going out, I mentioned one more thing: " If this case can really be solved, my cousin will be indispensable. When the time comes, I will report the clues you provided. I wonder what your cousin wants? "

What are your wishes ...

Does Xiao think he counts?

Xue Yi looked at the person in front of him and quietly raised his head.

Chapter 6 _ bond

This second cousin is really well-born, with a straight nose, thin lips, sharp eyebrows and starry eyes. Even without the background of his family background, he is no less impressive.

She tilted her head slightly, not daring to speak directly. She just smiled and said, " It's an honor to be able to help my cousin. "

The most difficult debt to repay in this world is the debt of love, which is endless once it is involved.

Cui Heng's eyes flashed with impatience, and he twitched his lips: " Cousin Gao Yi, but this gangster is a desperado. My cousin was the only one who saw his appearance that day, and he also saw his appearance. , so you must remember to bring a power fence when you go out, otherwise ..."

He suddenly paused and looked back at her. Although he didn't say anything, it was more shocking than not saying anything.

Could it be that ... this gangster still wants to kill people and silence them?

Xue Yi's face turned pale to the extreme. She looked around and felt that the gauze skirt was too thin and too gorgeous for some reason. She felt regretful and quickly gathered her shawl and lowered her head: " Thank you , cousin, for reminding me. . "

Cui Heng nodded, and when he turned around, there was a hint of smile in Liang Bo that he had not even noticed.

" Madam, I see that Cui Erlang's words may just be bluffing you. "

=== Section 6 === _

Qingfang was putting away his pen and ink, and couldn't help but smile when he looked at her thoughtful look , " The Cui family is the head of a wealthy family. The master of the first house was also a famous Marshal of the West. He was just a soldier. I don't know where it is, and it is located in Yiningfang, which is like a golden nest. The guards are probably tighter than those around the prince. It is so easy for a gangster to sneak in! "

Xue Yi came back to her senses, slowly sat down and waved her fan. She naturally knew that this house was safe, but because of the incident of being besieged by several villains three years ago, she still Feeling a little worried , I lowered my wrist and put down the fan.

Speaking of which, it was a coincidence that on the day when my mother-in-law passed away three years ago, she was also hit by a carriage.

At that time, Aniang suddenly became seriously ill. She sent for a doctor but couldn't, so she had to hire a carriage to go to the hospital herself.

But unexpectedly, on their way back, they were blocked by several dandies, who also crashed the carriage, making it impossible to pass. Fortunately, they were rescued by a man who was passing by, and they escaped from the horse's hooves.

The man also injured his leg because of this, and it looked like he was still seriously injured.

She was extremely grateful, but at that time her mother-in-law was seriously ill and her benefactor was injured. She was in a dilemma and didn't know which side to stick to.

The husband was considerate and just asked the doctor to stop the bleeding. Then seeing how anxious they were, he not only refused to take care of them, but also drove his own carriage to take them back.

But after all, it took a long time. When they took the doctor back, Aniang had already gone.

Grandma's death was too sudden. Xueyi was still naive at that time and always felt that a husband and wife were in trouble. Ah Ye couldn't bear to see Grandma die without knowing why, so she knelt in front of his study for a whole day with red eyes and begged. After investigating, all he got in return was Aye saying, " You are too young and you have too many thoughts. " Instead, you were punished and locked up in the woodshed to reflect.

Because of this, she still hasn't been able to seek justice for her mother, and she hasn't even had time to thank the man who sent her back, and she doesn't know how he was injured afterwards.

After being released, she tried to look for him, but she had Mi Li with her at the time and didn't see what the husband looked like. She didn't even know where he lived or what his name was, so the matter was left undisturbed and it became another problem for her. A heart knot.

Now that she has left Jiangzuo and arrived in Chang'an, she may never be able to see her again in this life ...

The sunlight slowly moved over the gable wall , and Xue Yi closed her eyelashes, put away the pendant, and suppressed a trace of depression.

Apart from the past, the current situation is not satisfactory either.

During these few meetings, although her second cousin was quite polite to her, there was always an indescribable alienation in his eyes when he looked at her.

Even when she put on a red dress, he still looked deserted and showed no reaction at all.

It's just too inaccessible.

She was embarrassed in front of him twice in a row . Maybe her second cousin already disliked her, right?

Xue Yi couldn't help but feel depressed while holding her arms . When she was thinking about how to please him, she lowered her head and saw a piece of ink left on the tissue paper on the table. It seemed that it had seeped down when her second cousin was rewriting the painting in the morning.

After tracing the outline with her fingertips a few times, she suddenly had an idea.

This second cousin is very concerned about official matters, so why not give in to him and give it another try?

Thinking of this, her slightly frowned eyebrows relaxed again, and she asked Harukata to lay out the pen and ink, and started to draw according to the remaining ink marks and the impressions from the morning. She planned to make more portraits of the pursuit and send them over and post them on Tower ferry.

If the villain can be caught, my second cousin will definitely have a good impression of her, right?

The weather was fine today. When Cui Heng left the Lihuayuan , several pear trees along the way were in full bloom, like clouds and piles of snow. They were swaying in the wind, and the ground was covered with white.

Another bold one landed directly on his shoulder in a leisurely manner.

Cui Heng just walked by without realizing it.

Ever since he saw the red dress, he didn't know why, but he always felt a sense of familiarity, as if he had seen this cousin somewhere before.

But if he thought about it carefully , he had no impression at all. There was only a faint fragrance that brushed through her hair when she came closer, which made him a little upset.

Yang Bao followed behind, and the white petals on the young master's shoulders kept dazzling in front of his eyes. For some reason, he suddenly remembered the cousin's face turned pale with fear.

After hesitating for a moment, he couldn't help but chased him forward and asked: " Sir, our Duke's Mansion is heavily guarded. Not to mention the gangsters, not even a restless bird can fly in. Why are you doing this?" Where are you scaring the cousin? "

Was he scared ?

He was clearly warning her to calm down.

Cui Heng suddenly stopped and glanced at Yang Bao nonchalantly: " You are so determined, why don't you guard the door these days? "

Yang Bao choked and waved his hands quickly: " I don't dare, the portraits haven't been distributed yet. I'll go to the government office right now. "

After he finished speaking, he immediately calmed down. He didn't even dare to brush the petals off his shoulders, and walked away with a smooth hand.

Indigo 's back disappeared from sight. Cui Heng lowered his head and noticed the pear petal that had fallen on his shoulder at some point. He picked up the petal with his index finger and middle finger and stared at it quietly.

After a while, he suddenly twitched the corners of his lips almost imperceptibly.

Grind the petals a little, then squeeze out the juice.

" Hey, what a good day it is today to see my second brother smiling? "

Cui Liulang from the third room came out of nowhere . He was fifteen or sixteen years old, with red lips and white teeth, and a voice that was unique to a young man. He stretched his head curiously and leaned over, " Second brother , what are you seeing? " It's something, let me take a look. "

Cui Heng immediately calmed down his expression, and with a flick of his hand, the petals fell lightly to the ground.

It turned out to be a broken flower, there was nothing to see.

Cui Liulang curled his lips, and when he saw Cui Heng changing his pace and stepping on the petals before leaving, he immediately suppressed his laughter and blocked his way with his hands: " Second brother, stay! "

" What's the matter? " Cui Heng knew that this younger brother was in trouble again without even looking .

" Second brother is really wise. " Cui Liulang rubbed his hands unconsciously and opened his mouth, but he was too embarrassed to say it.

" Lost the cockfight ? " Cui Heng's voice was calm.

" No. " Cui Liulang scratched his head: " Second brother Mingjian , since I was trained by you last time, I have never gone to a cockfight. "

" It's not a cockfight . " Cui Heng paused, " Is that a cricket fight? "

" No. " Cui Liulang still shook his head.

" Did you go to a gambling house? " Cui Heng frowned and his voice became stern.

" Second brother, why do you miss me so much! "

Although Cui Lang was a bit playful, he was definitely not gambling to the extent of being ruthless.

" What's going on? " Cui Heng said with a cold face, " If you don't tell me, I'll leave. "

Cui Heng left as soon as he said so. As soon as he took a step, Cui Liu immediately panicked and grabbed the corner of his sleeve: " Second brother , don't go. You must save me. I, Aye, will return to the court soon. Now, If I fail Ci Nan Ya 's assessment, I will be taken to the battlefield by him! "

Cui Heng suddenly stopped when he heard the word " Nanya " .

Cui Liulang saw that he was not untouched, so he continued: " Second brother, you know that I am not born to see blood, and I will faint when I see it. If Aye insists on taking me to the battlefield, then I will definitely die." " _

He was born into a family of generals and prime ministers, but he had the problem of being unable to see blood. Cui Liulang was scolded by his third master since he was a child because of this.

But he was beaten and scolded, and the third master even sent him to Nanya for training, but he still couldn't get rid of this problem.

Now he doesn't feel faint, but he still feels nauseous.

Think about that scene, there is a battle, when the red knife comes out, the enemy does not fall, but instead he picks his throat and vomits wildly. Doesn't it mean that others' ambitions will destroy his own prestige?

When the third master thought that he had spent half his life in the army, but ended up giving birth to such a useless son, he was so angry that he wanted to whip him with a riding crop!

Fortunately, the third lady is a kind-hearted person, and she followed her advice. The third master just sent Cui Liulang to Nanya before going on the expedition. If he can pass the test of Nanya, he will stay in Chang'an and take his time in the future. If the government still couldn't change, he would just take the people to the battlefield, kill a few more people, and get used to it after seeing too much blood.

Cui Heng knew these things, so he paused for a moment and asked, " What is the test for this time? "

" Let's go hunting. " Cui Liulang was overjoyed and hurriedly came over, " Commander Zheng said that this time he will go on a hunting trip to the Western Mountains to shoot live targets. The top ten of each group will be left behind. Commander Zheng was once your master. He You know what I'm doing. I picked the most dangerous place in the Western Mountains. Let's not talk about how much I can hit. I'm afraid I won't even be able to get down after seeing blood, let alone pass. Second brother, can you You can't just ignore it! "

Nanya 's best results now come from this second brother.

Cui Liulang did not dare to say the second half of the sentence. He carefully looked at his brother's chiseled profile, not daring to miss a trace of his expression.

Cui Heng's expression was indifferent. When he heard the word " Master " , the old wound on his leg stung slightly, and his face darkened again for a moment: " This is your business, I can't interfere . "

Cui Liulang didn't expect that he would actually stand by and watch . He stretched out his hand and grabbed his sleeve in a hurry: " Second brother, you just need to help me get through this time. I will slowly change the rest. I really don't want to be Take Aye to the northwest! "

Cui Heng, however, brushed off his hand and walked forward without looking back.

Cui Liulang was so anxious that sweat broke out on his forehead. He shouted several times. Cui Heng didn't look back. Seeing that he was about to turn the corner, when he entered the garden, he suddenly shouted out in a hurry: " Second brother, are you really? " Do you want to be a civil servant for the rest of your life and never go to the battlefield again? "

Cui Heng walked calmly as if he hadn't heard anything.

Cui Liulang looked at him wearing a robe and elegant temperament, and his heart seemed to be burning. He shouted angrily on impulse: " Then you don't even want to avenge the deep hatred between uncle and eldest brother ? "

He used all his strength this time, and the loud sound seemed to echo in the empty garden.

Cui Heng finally stopped.

When he turned around , his narrow eyes gave him a cold look.

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To be fair , this glance was not harsh, but it was just a light glance, but Cui Liulang's legs felt inexplicably weak.

Fortunately, Cui Heng only glanced at him, then turned and left without saying anything.

" It's over, why did I say such things! "

Cui Rokuro was still young after all. When he came to his senses, he wanted to block his mouth with linen cloth.

And he actually still talked nonsense in the garden of the big house. If the aunt who was born in the Li family of Zhao County heard it ...

Cui Liulang broke into a cold sweat, looked around, and quickly turned around and slipped away while no one was passing by the garden in the early morning.

At the end of the path , Cui Heng still walked calmly, but his hands hanging by his sides slowly tightened.

Unknowingly , I bypassed the hanging flower gate and walked to Ninghui Hall where my mother lived, so I went in to pay my respects.

Ninghui Hall is as quiet as ever. Mrs. Cui, Mrs. Li, loves quietness, so there are only a few low shrubs left in the garden, and even the small orioles have nowhere to hide and sing.

Mother Lin was lifting the curtain and coming out. When she looked up, she saw a moon-white robe. Her stern face suddenly burst into laughter: " Second Young Master is here. Unfortunately, Madam had a headache last night. Now, I haven't washed myself yet. "

" Have you had a headache again ?" Cui Heng frowned slightly, " Didn't the doctor say the day before yesterday that my mother's symptoms have been mostly cured? "

" This time it's not an old illness. " Lin 's mother explained, " It's probably just a windy spring day and I caught a cold. The kitchen made some buns today, sir, do you want some? "

Cui Heng's slightly frowned eyebrows relaxed and he responded casually.

When turning around to go out, Mother Lin suddenly saw a pear petal on Cui Heng's collar, and couldn't help but smile: " Did you just come from Lihuayuan? "

Cui Heng didn't expect that there was a piece of it on his collar , so he stretched out his hand to wipe it off: " I have something to do in the morning. "

Lihuayuan is the courtyard of the second bedroom. What did the second young master do there so early in the morning?

Yesterday, Yang Baolai asked him to deliver a decoction from the main house to a new cousin from Lihuayuan. Could it be that he went so early to see the cousin?

Mother Lin seemed to have caught something important. She frowned and hurriedly turned around and entered the back room.

When the petals fall, there is a hint of fresh air, which wraps around the tip of the nose, full of the breath of spring.

=== Section 7 === _

Haruhi?

Cui Heng held Bai Ci's hand for a moment , and finally understood that the cousin from Lihuayuan was so familiar.

It turned out to be her.

The girl he rescued three years ago .

The past suddenly came back to him. Cui Heng had no intention of touching the bun again and stood by the window with his hands behind his hands.

" Why don't you move? It's not to your liking? "

After a while, Mrs. Cui walked out supported by Mother Lin.

She is dressed plainly and elegantly, with an upright face. Even the shawl she wears is an unmistakable autumn color. Her neckline does not have a bare collar like ordinary people, but is tightly surrounded by a raised cross collar.

She just looked a little chilly, even though Haruhi still held a heater in her hand.

" No, I'm just a little cold. " Cui Heng turned around and saluted, " My son has met his mother. "

" Since it's cold, let's get another bowl. I just don't have any use for it. " The eldest lady called him up and told Mother Lin thoughtfully, " Go and bring two bowls of those cherry buns, pour the toppings heavily on them. Erlang used to like this flavor the most. "

Nowadays, people eat more salty buns and less sweet ones.

The sweet ones are clearly the eldest son's favorite.

Mother Lin stood aside. When she heard the eldest lady's words, she couldn't help but want to remind her, but Cui Heng responded before her: " Thank you, mother. "

Mother Lin 's words were blocked. Her eyes wandered between mother and son for a moment, but she stopped talking.

The second young master is wearing a moon-white robe, the moon is bright and the wind is clear. The older he gets, the more he looks like the first eldest young master.

But the second young master was not like this before.

Dressed in bright clothes and angry with his horse, he scolded Fang Qiu. Even the buns he ate were different from ordinary people, adding a lot of pepper from the Western Regions. There was no one in Chang'an who was more wanton and free-spirited than him.

It would have been better if that incident hadn't happened.

Mother Lin sighed.

In the past, the two legitimate sons of Dafang, the eldest son was good at writing, and the second son was good at martial arts. They complemented each other and they have always been the pride of the wife.

But three years ago, when the Turks invaded and the border suddenly became tense, the eldest master was urgently appointed as the marshal of the expedition to the west. Logically, the second young master should follow him as his deputy general.

But at that time , the second young master's leg was unfortunately seriously injured while rescuing others, and he was unable to make the trip. The first young master, who had been staying in Chang'an and had never been on the battlefield, volunteered to go in his place on the grounds that he knew the art of war.

But who would have thought that this time, he would end up being torn into pieces.

The Turks are cruel. Even if they are captured, they will humiliate them in every possible way.

The soldiers of the Cui family fought hard to snatch out half of the body, wrapped it in horsehide, and sent it back sadly.

The eldest man suffered the pain of losing his son and was furious for a while. Although he finally forced the Turks back, he was seriously injured and died soon after.

Both her husband and son died, which was a severe blow to the eldest lady.

Due to the demeanor of a patriarchal wife for many years , she did not lose her composure, but calmly begged the old Duke to let her second son go for the sake of the fact that both her father and son died for the country, leaving only one male behind. He must not be allowed to go to the battlefield again.

The white-haired man gave the black-haired man a gift, two at a time. The old man's beard and hair turned white overnight, and he silently agreed.

Therefore, even though the second son was determined to go to the battlefield to avenge his father and brother, the old Duke did not relent. After giving him a slap in the face, he was only allowed to take a literary career and work for Jingzhao Shaoyin.

As for the soldiers of the Cui family, they were handed over to the third room.

Over the years, the eldest lady has been ill intermittently. Sometimes when she is so ill, she can't help but say that it would have been better if the experienced Erlang had gone to the battlefield. If he had gone, Dalang might not have been killed. .

When he looked at the second young master , his eyes were clearly looking at the first young master through him.

But Mother Lin couldn't help but think that although the eldest young master died unjustly, how could the second young master deserve it?

The Turks are tyrannical. Even if the second young master who is good at fighting is gone, will everything be fine?

What's more, when the eldest son dies in battle, I'm afraid no one will suffer more than the second son.

So over the years, he has changed his youthful spirit and become calmer, especially after recently joining Jing Zhaoyin as a civil servant, almost becoming the second eldest son ...

But who can blame this fate ?

The only thing to blame was that the woman whom the Second Young Master rescued at that time was too ungrateful.

The servants at the time said that the woman was anxious to go back to save people, so they ignored her leg injury and gave the carriage to her, waiting for her to finish rescuing people before returning to take their young master to the hospital.

But the woman drove away and never came back. Their young master's leg injury was delayed. It had only been a few months since it had healed, so the eldest young master had to go to the battlefield.

Mother Lin looked at the second young master eating the cherry bun without saying a word , and felt a little complicated for a moment.

There was always no emotion or anger on Cui Heng's face. The eldest lady saw that he had finished his work soon after, cleaned his hands, and said caringly: " Jing Zhaoyin is in charge of the capital. As a young Yin, you are responsible for the inspection. You are busy on weekdays." It's official business, so there's no need to come so frequently to say hello. "

The bun was a bit greasy. Cui Heng sipped half a bowl of tea and subconsciously replied: " I'm not busy. "

The eldest lady was very sensitive. As soon as he finished speaking, the eldest lady wiped her hands slowly and said, " Compared with your past, this post of Shaoyin is probably not too busy. Do you regret it? Regret that my mother-in-law did that." Go and beg your grandfather not to let you go to the battlefield again? "

Cui Heng paused for a moment and put down the porcelain spoon: " Mom , you think too much. Your son is doing well in the government office now. "

" But the prince was assassinated yesterday, and I was very worried . Fortunately, your eldest sister sent someone to report that he was safe, so I felt relieved. However, your eldest sister also said that the assassination of the prince was left to you to handle. It is a difficult matter. Do you have a clue now? " The eldest lady asked again .

The eldest sister is the crown prince, and it is impossible for such a major event as the prince's assassination to be hidden from her mother.

But the eldest sister was probably cautious and did not say that he was the one holding a sword to clear the way in the street, so Cui Heng avoided mentioning it: " It happened that the second aunt 's niece came to seek refuge. On the way, the horse was frightened and saw the appearance of the gangster. Her son asked her to draw a portrait and has already ordered it to be posted. Now that Chang'an is under martial law, there will probably be news soon. "

It turned out that he was bumped into by the niece of the second bedroom . No wonder he went to Lihuayuan in person.

I just don't know if it was a real injury or if I took advantage of the opportunity to catch him and cling to him.

When she remembered how her sister-in-law, who was born in a poor family , got married in the first place, the eldest lady became wary of her repeating her old tricks, so she ordered: " Although it was you who was injured, you were too busy with official duties to deliver the soup and medicine. Let Mother Lin take care of the little things, right? "

When I mentioned this cousin, the injury on my leg suddenly started to hurt.

Cui Heng pondered for a moment and nodded slightly: " Then it will be as mother wishes. "

He looked unconcerned, and the eldest lady was completely relieved.

After coming out of Ninghui Hall, Cui Heng was upset and went to the ancestral hall to stand in front of the memorial tablets of his father and brother for a long time. Then he went to Jingzhaoyin in Guangdefang and gave instructions on the search.

It wasn't until the lights were on and the moon was dim that he returned home before the curfew.

As soon as he entered the door, he saw Yang Bao and a female servant who was cleaning the study. They were muttering to a bundle and didn't know what they were talking about. They didn't even know that he was back. They couldn't help but lower their voices: " What are you doing? "

Yang Bao was frightened by the voice and hurriedly rushed over: " Young master is back? "

Cui Heng untied his cloak as he walked, and when he swept the bundle, his brows were slightly cold: " What is this? "

Yang Bao handed the baggage over and explained: " This is sent by Mrs. Lu from the second room. She told me to deliver it to you ..."

It's Cousin Lu again .

As soon as he saw the baggage, he remembered what happened back then. In a blink of an eye, the scene of his cousin bumping into the pillar on purpose reappeared. He raised his eyes and interrupted Yang Bao's words: " When did Qing Wuyuan become so casual? Whose things can be sent in? "

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The atmosphere suddenly turned cold. Yang Bao was swept away by his cold eyes, swallowed the second half of his words, and immediately lowered his head.

Cui Heng didn't even glance at the bundle. He took off his cloak and threw it away before going straight into the house, leaving Yang Bao and Qiu Rong, who was in charge of sleeping, looking at each other in confusion.

" I told you, don't meddle in other people's business. " Qiurong threw the baggage directly over, her voice a little impatient, " If the eldest lady finds out, we will all have to carry it around without food! "

" My cousin gave me a copy of the gangster's painting in order to help catch the gangster. How can I refuse such a good intention? " Yang Bao also had his own reasons.

" What kind intentions? " Qiurong sneered after seeing many cousin girls like this, " She might have some intentions! "

Yang Bao also saw the scene where the cousin deliberately hurt herself that day. He thought for a moment and hesitated: " What should I do with these paintings? "

" Just throw it away. " Qiurong raised her chin and said simply, " It's not a valuable thing. "

" ah? "

Yang Bao opened his eyes wide and hesitated for a moment.

Qiurong is a son of the family, and has been serving pen and ink since he was a child. He glanced at it from the corner of his eye and said happily: " No wonder the master doesn't even look at it. This painting skill is really not like that of a lady. It really comes from a small family in Jiangzuo." of. "

" Don't dare to say this nonsense. " Yang Bao closed the painting and glanced at her, " This cousin is not the only one in our house who is from Jiangzuo, isn't the one from Lihuayuan also? "

"That one," Qiurong curled her lips. Newcomers to the house don't know, but children like them have heard a few words from their parents since they were young.

However , she was a member of the Lu family in Jiangzuo . If the second master hadn't been in trouble and was accidentally rescued from the water by the second lady, and her innocence was seen, how would she be qualified to marry this Boling? Mr. Cui came to be a sister-in-law with the legitimate daughter of Mr. Li from Zhaojun and Mr. Zheng from Xingyang?

It was good now. The second young master, Ding You, had just grown up, so she brought her two nieces over at once. This idea was so obvious that it was almost laughable.

Qiurong glanced at the painting disdainfully. It seemed that this cousin and her aunt were in the same way.

However, their second young master is not as romantic and soft-hearted as the second master.

She retracted her eyes and walked in with her back straight: " If you think it's a pity, just keep it. If you make the second master angry by staying here, you'll have something to eat! "

Yang Bao looked at her harshly, and all his original distressed thoughts disappeared. He threw the box into the basket with a shake of his hand: " How dare I disturb the second young master? Just throw it away. "

In the wing room of Lihuayuan , the night was already dark, and everything was quiet except for a clump of phoenix bamboo by the window, which was blown by the night wind and made a quiet sound.

Qingfang propped up her chin and her eyelids dropped heavily. When she was drowsy, the wind suddenly started blowing outside the window. She felt cold all over and suddenly woke up, only to see Xueyi still crouching in front of the desk.

The dim candlelight swayed, casting her long eyelashes onto the wall.

Harukata took a cloak and put it on: " Madam, it's already the third watch. Why don't you rest tonight? I can paint the rest tomorrow. "

Xue Yi rubbed her eyes, her curled eyelashes were soaked, and her voice became thicker, but she still shook her head: " Draw a few more pictures , and you can send them over tomorrow morning. "

She had already given away a pile before , and now she had twenty or thirty more in hand. Qingfang couldn't see how hard she was working so hard, and advised: " Even if you just want to please the second young master, you don't need to work so hard. Isn't one pile enough to prove the lady's sincerity? The second young master will definitely understand. "

Xue Yi paused while holding the pen, but shook his head: " It's not just for my second cousin. You have seen the ferocity of this gangster that day. If you leave such a big hidden danger in Chang'an City, you can't guarantee that he will do it again. " What kind of trouble has it caused? We have been bullied by evil people in the past. Fortunately, someone came to help. Now that I have seen this gangster, naturally I can't just stand by and watch. "

When she thought of the man who gave the carriage to her but was seriously injured, Xueyi felt guilty. To this day, she still doesn't know what happened to his injuries ...

" Ah, it turns out I was overthinking it. " Qingfang blushed, lowered his head in a sullen voice, and stepped forward to help her grind the ink, " My lady is really kind-hearted. "

" Actually , I also have selfish motives. " After finishing another painting, Xueyi blinked, raised the painting and looked at the candlelight: " Tell me , I have painted so many, have you made any progress? "

Harukata leaned over and took a closer look, and nodded seriously: " Much better, I can see that he has a bit of the charm of the Second Young Master! "

" Really ? " Xue Yi raised the corners of her lips, feeling that there was a bit of a resemblance. After all, she was the one who imitated each stroke, so she put the painting down with satisfaction, " I can not only learn how to draw, but also please the two. " Cousin, you also helped catch the murderer. Where can you find such a good thing? Help me sharpen the ink, and I will draw three more. "

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Qingfang was impressed by her and felt that this was a great good thing. He rolled up his sleeves and helped her: " When I sent it in the evening , Yang Bao, who was next to the second young master , picked it up quickly. He expected that tomorrow He would be happier if you sent it in the morning. "

Is the second cousin also very happy?

Xue Yi's heart moved , and she took up the pen under the lamp, and began to draw stroke by stroke more seriously.

Stayed up all night.

The next day, when Qingfang was holding the heavy drawing paper , she felt very unhappy, wondering how surprised that little brother Yang Bao would be.

Surprised indeed.

Yang Bao didn't expect that after one night, the cousin would draw so much again. Looking at the bulging baggage, he politely advised: " The cousin's injury is not healed yet? You should have a good rest at this time. No need." So tiring. "

" My wife said that the soup and medicine are delivered to the big house every day. She has no intention of repaying her. She just painted a few pictures while recovering from illness, so as to share the worries of the second young master. " Harukata did not understand what was said in the big house, but whispered. He asked, " Have you found this villain yet? "

" No, this guy is a veteran. "

Yang Bao followed her words, but unexpectedly this angered Qingfang again.

Qingfang showed a worried look: " Our lady can't let go. She said that if there is any need, she will definitely help. "

After Qingfang finished speaking, he turned around and walked back. Yang Bao thought for a moment before he realized that the cousin meant to continue sending paintings to them, and he hurriedly chased after her.

But this little lady's legs and feet were so fast that she disappeared in the blink of an eye.

Confused and put away again, Yang Bao held the hot potato in his hands and didn't know what to do for a while.

Qiurong was leaning on the porch, looking at his stupidity and snorted coldly. She reached out and poured the water in the basin to his feet: " You are such a clumsy talker. Sooner or later, you will get into trouble. Be careful." At that time, both sides were not pleased, and it was all in vain! "

Yang Bao jumped to avoid splashing water on his clothes, but he had to admit that Qiu Rong was right, so he had to throw the painting quietly into the kitchen with a grimace, hoping that the cousin would not be so enthusiastic and just take care of her health. .

However, what are you afraid of?

Ever since he knew that the villain had not been caught, the cousin sent more and more paintings day by day. Yang Bao hesitated several times, but he was afraid that after explaining, he would be asked where the previous paintings were sent. I have gone, so I dare not say anything.

The cycle continued like this, and he became more and more guilty every day. Several times, he waited until dark before secretly giving the stack of paintings to the cook, telling him to burn them quietly.

But Lihuayuan didn't know anything about it .

Because she was injured as soon as she entered the house , Xueyi spent the past three or five days recovering from her injuries in Lihuayuan. Now the injury on her forehead is almost healed. It just so happened that the third cousin heard that she was also getting better, so she should go and visit her. , so I tidied up briefly and only put a small flower on my temples.

This third cousin was born with a chronic illness, and his house was located in the most secluded northwest corner of Lihuayuan.

It was March day, and pear and apricot blossoms were like clouds and snow along the way, and the tip of my nose was filled with light fragrance . Being able to use such a large area to plant flowers and trees in Yiningfang, where every inch of land is precious, is really better than a house. No matter how many gold and jade items are placed inside, it will make you rich.

Turning around a huge pear tree, she was about to push open the courtyard door, but unfortunately, a foot stepped out of the red door first.

Glancing at the hem of the gold-woven clothes, and then looking up at a face with sharp eyebrows and starry eyes, Xueyi took a step back and saluted warmly: " Second cousin, okay. "

As the elder brother, Cui Heng naturally wanted to visit when his third brother woke up, but he didn't expect to meet his cousin on the road.

Yang Bao was also stunned, how come this cousin girl was trying to please their young master before, but now when she heard that the third young master woke up, he came here again?

Is it possible that she still wants to please both parties at the same time?

Cui Heng stopped and glanced at the girl with lowered eyelashes.

After not seeing each other for a few days , this cousin seemed to be more beautiful again.

The crimson-colored skirt wraps around her waist, and when she bends over, she smells a faint fragrance, which looks particularly harmless.

Even her lips were a light cherry color, and her voice was exceptionally sweet.

There is almost no resemblance to the thin girl who just left and never came back .

The disguise is really good.

A trace of impatience flashed across Cui Heng's brows , and he pursed his lips and said softly: " How is my cousin's injury? Is there any discomfort from the medicine? "

It hadn't been a few days, but Xue Yi felt inexplicably that her second cousin seemed a little colder again. He was obviously caring, but there was no warmth, especially when medicine was mentioned.

Speaking of which, the daily delivery of medicine was comparable to torture for Xue Yi, but the maid in the main room was extremely strict and responsible, and would not stop watching her drink the entire bowl of medicine.

Every time she finished drinking, she couldn't help but wonder if this second cousin knew something to treat her like this?

But she felt guilty, and even if she had doubts, she didn't dare to ask. She just thanked him warmly: " It's much better now. My second cousin has been really tired these days, so there is no need to give me this soup. "

Cui Heng raised his eyes slightly and glanced at the light pink on her forehead: " Having a head injury is not a trivial matter. My cousin really doesn't need any medicine? "

" It's really healed. " Xue Yi was so anxious that she almost handed him the almost invisible wound on her forehead.

The swelling on her forehead has disappeared, her face is smooth and flawless, and her eyes are exceptionally clear. She looks at you eagerly, and no matter how hard-hearted she is, she can't help but feel a little moved.

Cui Heng seemed to be stung by that clear look and looked away: " In that case, then it's up to you. "

Xue Yi finally breathed a sigh of relief, finally no longer having to drink the bitter concoction.

But she had copied the portrait for so many days, why didn't her second cousin even mention it?

Xue Yi couldn't ask directly, so she just asked in an insinuating way: " Dare I ask my cousin, is there any news about this villain? "

As soon as she opened her mouth, Yang Bao lowered his head with guilt.

" Not yet. " Cui Henglin frowned and simply said two words.

Xue Yi was still waiting for him to continue talking, but he still didn't mention the painting, so he could only pretend to have just discovered it: " Ah, it rained all night last night, and the wind and rain were blowing. I'm afraid the portrait that was posted will have to be redrawn, and it will take a lot of effort. "

Cui Heng lowered his eyes slightly, but he didn't expect that his cousin could think of such details, and his tone was gentler: " It took a lot of effort, Yang Bao, you can find more painters. "

" Yes. " Yang Bao was sweating on his forehead. He was afraid of being exposed . Now that he got the order , he immediately breathed a sigh of relief and ran away.

It was as if someone was chasing me from behind.

Isn't this boy very steady at ordinary times? Why is his step so unsteady today?

Xue Yi was a little confused.

But what made her even more confused was that her second cousin still didn't mention her sending the painting. This didn't seem to be in line with his gentlemanly style ...

She couldn't help but wanted to ask again. Just when she was about to speak, Yang Bao, who was unsteady on his feet, suddenly hit a kitchen wheelbarrow carrying firewood and sundries with an " ouch " sound. The man and the car overturned together. On the ground.

The movement was really quite big, and both of them looked sideways.

When the wheelbarrow turned over, everything on the wheel was thrown out. A baggage also fell out and hit them with a bang.

Just when Xue Yi felt that the baggage looked familiar, the next moment the baggage fell apart, and a large pile of paintings was rolled up like snow flakes by the strong wind, flying all over the sky.

Unable to dodge, one of them hit her face. Xueyi was stunned for a moment and reached out to take it off.

But when she looked closer, she was stunned.

These familiar ink and lines ... aren't they her paintings?

But why do her paintings appear here?

She grasped the corners of the drawing paper and slowly raised her eyes to look at Cui Heng.

Chapter 9 _ apologize

A strong wind suddenly blew up, and the drawings flew all over the sky, and the drawings were full of the villain's image, and the vicious faces flashed by. This scene was really weird.

When the strong wind subsided, Xue Yi looked steadily at the person in front of her: " Second cousin, may I ask why these paintings are here? "

This question comes out of nowhere.

Cui Heng lowered his eyes, and when he saw her holding the drawing paper , her fingertips turning white due to too much exertion, she understood a little: " Did you make these paintings ? "

" Yes. " Xueyi nodded , wanting to wait for an explanation.

Cui Heng thought she had accidentally lost her homework, so she glanced at it and told Yang Bao, " Pick it up. "

What's the use of picking it up now?

Xue Yi shook his head: " No need, it's because I'm not good at painting. "

Yang Bao was caught in the middle, and for a moment he didn't know whether he should pick it up or not. He lowered his head and his palms were wet with sweat.

Cui Heng frowned and stopped Yang Bao again: " Come back. "

The second cousin said this in an understatement, as if he was saying that if he lost it, he would lose it.

In order to copy paintings these days, Xue Yi 's index finger and thumb were reddened, but all she got from all her hard work was such a light sentence.

She endured it again and again, but still couldn't help but asked him: " If my cousin doesn't like my paintings, just say he won't accept them. Why accept them and then throw them away behind my back? "

Cui Heng's face suddenly darkened: " What do you mean by this? "

Xue Yi admitted that she had always wanted to please, so if she was thrown away, she would just throw it away, and she couldn't blame anyone.

Seeing his cold eyes, she narrowed her eyelashes and said, " It's nothing. I was just talking out of turn. I've been bothering my second cousin these past few days. My third cousin is still waiting to visit, so I'll go in first. "

After she finished speaking , she walked past without raising her head. She walked so fast that the wind seemed to be picked up by her walking, causing the door to be blown shut by the wind , completely isolating it.

The Second Young Master has been a proud man of heaven since he was born , and no one has ever dared to treat him like this.

Yang Bao watched with fear, and a dark smears appeared on his back.

Cui Heng was humiliated, and there was no anger on his face. But when his eyes fell on Yang Baona's sweaty back, he realized something was wrong: " What's going on? "

Yang Bao was frightened by the chilling voice and stammered: " Sir, this painting was actually sent to our yard by my cousin, but you didn't accept it, so I threw it to the kitchen. Unexpectedly ... no I thought I bumped into my cousin . "

" When did I stop accepting it? " Cui Heng's face turned frosty and he couldn't remember it at all.

" It's the day you take a rest! " Yang Bao was anxious, fearing that he would forget, " You went to Lihuayuan that morning. You seemed to be in a bad mood during the day . When you came back in the evening, you heard that Lihuayuan He sent something again, but Qiu Rong and I are not allowed to accept it. "

It turned out to be that day.

Cui Heng had some impression. That day he had just learned that this cousin Lu was the person he had rescued. He was in a complicated mood, so he did not seem to have a good attitude towards the things sent by Lihuayuan .

He pressed his eyebrows and said, " Why didn't you tell me that it was a painting? "

If he knew it was for official business, he wouldn't let anyone throw it away even if he didn't accept it.

" You didn't let me speak! "

Yang Bao was also depressed. As for the young master, who was as cold as ice at that time, with "Get away" written all over his face , how could he dare to get close to him?

" Then what happened next? Since I said I wouldn't accept it, why did you still accept it? "

Yang Bao lowered his head with guilt this time: " The villain also saw their good intentions and couldn't bear to let them down, so he thought of dealing with them secretly. Unexpectedly, he did bad things with good intentions and made his cousin angry. "

" How many days have you been collecting in total? " The veins on Cui Heng's forehead jumped.

=== Section 9 === _

Yang Bao's head lowered, his voice became softer, and he admitted his mistake honestly: " Collect them every day, totaling about ... one or two hundred. "

One or two hundred.

No wonder her fingers were all red.

Cui Heng remembered the accidental glance just now, and couldn't hide the irritation in his eyebrows . He glanced at Yang Bao and said, " Go to Manager Yang to receive your punishment. "

" Yes. " Yang Bao apologized hurriedly.

But before he could stand up straight, Cui Heng suddenly stopped him again: " Come back. "

" Master, what else can you do? " Yang Bao lowered his hands, feeling ashamed and ashamed.

" Pick up the paintings on the ground . " Cui Heng had a headache just looking at the paintings on the ground.

Yang Bao hurriedly picked up the paintings, flattened them one by one and stacked them together. But after putting them away, he was in trouble again: " What should I do with this painting ? "

My cousin is very angry . If I send it back, she will definitely not accept it. But if I leave it again, I will be sorry.

Cui Heng stared at the painting for a moment, then suddenly reached out and picked up one.

Compared with the painting he saw for the first time that day, the painting skills of this painting are indeed much improved .

It seems that this cousin has worked hard.

Although she had a lot of thoughts, she did not care about her heart. In this matter, what she did was indeed blameless.

Cui Heng paused for a moment and said, " Take these paintings to Jing Zhaoyin and ask Li Rufeng to post them. "

As for the red fingers, Cui Heng pondered for a while: " You can send some more money to Lihuayuan . "

Even if she was given money, her work would not be in vain.

After bidding farewell to her second cousin, Xueyi straightened her mood and forced a smile before daring to go to her third cousin's yard.

As soon as he entered the door, there was a strong smell of herbs in the yard. It seemed that the third cousin was really ill.

When she was led in, the maid rigorously checked whether there was any powder on Xueyi's face. She also checked the sachet on her body and took it off.

When she saw the small apricot flower on her hairpin, the maid hesitated for a moment , and felt that the apricot flower had no taste, so she let her wear it.

The second lady had been staying in the inner room. When she saw Xue Yi coming without makeup, she waved to her with satisfaction: " Sanlang has just woken up. Come over and talk to him. "

Xue Yi went in with a smile. The further inside, the stronger the smell of medicine inside, and it was also mixed with an indescribable smell - it was like the smell of death on a person after a long illness. No matter how heavy the smell of medicine was, it couldn't cover it up. past.

When he reached the curtain , Xueyi stopped and said with a smile: " Auntie is okay, cousin is okay. "

This cousin is very polite, unlike the last time.

Cui Sanlang was helped to lean on the soft pillow, and returned the greeting with satisfaction through the curtain: " My cousin has come from afar, and it's really ... rude for me to not be able to greet you from afar as my brother . "

Cui Sanlang was short of breath when speaking long sentences, and coughed several times against his lips.

Xue Yi quickly apologized: " My cousin has just woken up now . There are still many days to come. Taking good care of your body is the most important thing. "

Her words hit the second lady's heart. The second lady turned around and patted Cui Sanlang comfortingly: " Take good care of yourself and don't think too much. "

After saying that , he smiled at Xue Yi again: " The medicine outside is boiling. I'll go and keep an eye on it. You cousins met once when you were young. We haven't seen each other for a long time. We might as well have a chat. "

That was so long ago that Xue Yi had no recollection, but she knew what her aunt was thinking, so she didn't refute, and smiled sweetly: " I hope my cousin doesn't think I'm noisy. "

This young lady's voice was as beautiful as jade. Cui Sanlang remembered what his mother had said about her joy, and he was no longer so repelled by this cousin of unknown origin. He pursed his lips and said, " It's already March. Should the pear and apricot flowers bloom outside? "

Xue Yi looked up and saw him staring at the window, which was only a little cracked. She nodded: " Everything is open. "

" I don't know what the scenery is like . " Cui Sanlang's eyes were distant , with a hint of envy, " The last time I went out, Qiu Ju hadn't lost yet. "

It was already spring but he still missed Qiu Ju.

It seems that this third cousin has not left the house all autumn and winter , which is quite pitiful.

But even if he is pitiful, it is not a reason to lie to her for happiness.

Xue Yi just said perfunctorily: " It drove very well and bent the treetops. When my cousin recovers from his illness, he will have a chance to go out. "

" Get out? " Cui Sanlang shook his head against his fist , and simply ordered someone to close the window, " I don't know how much time I have left in this body. I'm afraid I can't wait for the apricot blossoms next year. "

He leaned down, and when Xue Yi looked up , he saw a pale and thin face. The appearance was fair, but there was no vitality on the face, and the comfort that was on his lips suddenly couldn't be uttered.

Cui Sanlang was always sensitive and realized that this cousin seemed to be too polite and distant. He turned around and asked: " I have been lying down for a long time and my mind is confused. I wonder how old my cousin is? "

" I just had my haircut last year, and now I'm not even sixteen yet. " Xue Yi replied.

It 's already late for haircuts, no wonder my mother brought her directly into the house.

Cui Sanlang managed to straighten his waist and looked at it for a moment. He felt that this cousin's nose was greasy, her cheeks were fresh and fresh, and her body was full of vitality that he had never experienced before. His eyes were slightly stunned, and he suddenly said: " My cousin and The third sister in the third room is somewhat similar. If you two get together as companions in the future , you will definitely get along very well. "

In the future?

She came here under the guise of congratulating her husband on his short birthday, but Cui Sanlang said that in the future, he probably knew about the happy event.

But he seemed to take it for granted. Xueyi originally wanted to ruin the happy event from him, but now it was hopeless. She turned her face away and whispered: " How can I compare with Sanniangzi? My cousin is so impressed. "

" Why can't we compare? " Cui Sanlang still looked at her.

This look was really too much for a man and woman who had just met each other. Xueyi immediately stood up and said, " It's getting late. Xueyi doesn't want to disturb my cousin's rest. It's time to go back. "

As soon as she stood up, Cui Sanlang noticed the gaffe and quickly stood up to dissuade her.

But when he got excited , he started coughing violently before he could say anything. The female servant beside him rushed to help him, but he coughed more and more violently, as if he was about to cough up blood.

Hearing the noise, the second lady quickly opened the curtain and came in: " Isn't everything fine just now? What's wrong? "

Cui Sanlang wanted to speak, but his cough got worse . The second lady helped him lie down quickly: " Stop talking, have a good rest, Jinzhi, bring the medicine! "

The room suddenly became busy, with people serving medicine and carrying spittoons. It took a long time to stop coughing.

After Cui Sanlang fell asleep, the second lady raised the curtain and went out. When she looked up , she saw the apricot flower pinned to the temple of Xue Yi. She suddenly lost her temper and scolded the female envoy beside her: " Sanlang is frail. Didn't I tell everyone not to get close to him? How did you inspect him? "

This was really intentional to let off steam. The apricot blossoms were so far apart, so Cui Sanlang could be provoked to fall into an old problem.

The female envoy quickly lowered her head to admit her mistake, but Xueyi understood that this was her aunt scolding her in disguise, and quickly picked off the flowers on her temples: " I don't know if it's my niece, but I might have offended my third cousin and got sick. "

The second lady pursed her lips and said, " You just entered the mansion and you didn't know that we, Sanlang, have not been exposed to these things since we were young. Please be more careful in the future and go back first. "

Xue Yi didn't defend herself, she just bowed her head in agreement and slowly walked out of the small courtyard.

Qingfang was really afraid of the second lady. After taking a few detours and almost returning to the wing, she let out a breath and complained softly: " This Cui Sanlang is too frail. If it is really After marrying him, you are not even allowed to wear makeup or hairpins, and you have to speak with great energy. How frustrating it must be! "

Xue Yi was originally in a depressed mood, but she didn't expect such a detail.

But when I think about it carefully, I feel that it is indeed the case. If I really marry a real person, I will probably die of frustration.

The master and servant looked at each other, smiled, and slowly relaxed their steps.

But unexpectedly, as soon as she turned in front of the wing, she suddenly saw a familiar figure, and the smile suddenly froze at the corner of her mouth.

Chapter 10 _ dream

The pear blossoms were in bloom at this time, and half of the man's body was blocked by the tree. Xueyi didn't recognize who it was for a while.

They were about to approach, but the man turned back first: " Miss Lu, you are back, please ask me to wait. "

It turned out to be Yang Bao.

How dare he come?

As soon as Harukata saw him, he thought of all the paintings that his wife had copied in vain these days, and became so angry that he couldn't even care about etiquette, so he stepped forward to argue with him.

Xue Yi held her hand and asked lightly, " I wonder what Brother Yang is doing here? "

There was no anger in her voice, but compared to the enthusiasm of the previous meetings, she was obviously a little cold.

Yang Bao knew that he was at fault and was not angry at the indifference of the master and servant. He scratched his head and walked forward slowly: " Young Master asked me to come. The matter of throwing the painting was really a misunderstanding. That day The young master was very tired after getting off duty, and he didn't know that the baggage sent by the lady contained paintings. I was afraid that you would be sad, so I thought of handling it quietly, but unexpectedly ... I ended up doing something bad with good intentions . "

What does it mean to do bad things with good intentions ? After all, it's not that they don't take their wives seriously, otherwise how could they not tell the truth even once?

Qingfang felt depressed .

But their wife was a foreigner after all, and even though Harukata was angry, she didn't dare to really get angry at the boy next to the second young master.

Xue Yi smiled and passed by , seemingly not caring at all: " If you lose it, just throw it away. Originally it was just a practice . My painting skills are superficial and need more practice. Please tell my second cousin not to take it to heart. "

This little lady Lu was so generous, which made Yang Bao feel even more guilty.

He blushed and handed over a heavy gift bag: " Ms. Lu, after the young master finds out, he will sort out the old times. Welcome to join us. You can read tens of thousands of historical novels for free. I was punished severely, and I do know that. Wrong, this is the money that the young master will give you based on the salary of the painter Jing Zhaoyin. You have worked really hard these days. The remaining paintings today have been sent to the city gate for posting. You must accept them. Down. "

The light blue and gold brocade pouch is about the size of a fist. It looks heavy, but it's not light when you think about it.

Xue Yi did not reach out to take it: " It's too precious. My painting is not worth so much. It's just a piece of work. Please let my second cousin relax. "

Yang Bao wanted to cry but had no tears. If he couldn't handle this little thing, the young master would definitely be even more angry, so he persuaded him again: " Young lady, let alone the young master, I will feel guilty. Or, young lady, I won't accept it, let alone the young master." Do you think the money is too little? "

This little girl deserves to be from a big family, and her ability to talk people around is excellent. If she doesn't hold back, she will be too greedy.

Xue Yi was really a little tired, so she pursed her lips and said casually: " I really don't need this money. I just treat these as exercises. If my second cousin really cares about this matter, why don't you give me some pointers in your spare time?" The second painting can be regarded as my luck. "

Anyway, she felt that her second cousin probably wouldn't respond to her cold temperament.

Yang Bao's mouth twitched, thinking that this young lady is really good at taking advantage of every opportunity.

But after learning the lesson , Yang Bao did not dare to make the decision without permission anymore, and quickly responded: " What the cousin said is true, I will go back and report it to the young master. "

In the study room of Qingwuyuan

At the mahogany table near the window, Cui Heng was flipping through patrol documents.

When he heard Yang Bao's cautious reply, he pressed the document's fingertips and raised his eyes: " She won't accept it? "

" Yes. " Yang Bao replied anxiously, " My cousin said that it is just an exercise and no money is needed. If the young master is willing, she will be lucky to be able to give you some advice. "

Guidance?

Cui Heng understood his cousin's intention, and a hint of impatience flashed in his eyes.

But at the same time , a quick glance at the red fingertips in the day also flashed through his mind.

There was also a small shadow cast by the eyelashes when he lowered his eyebrows, which made him feel uncomfortable for no reason.

=== Section 10 === _

After a moment of pause, he didn't say anything else. He just took out one of the recovered portraits and started sketching it.

Because he was in the palace, he was not wearing official uniform today. He was dressed in white and had a long body. However, the slender fingers had distinct joints, which looked more like holding a sword than a pen .

Yang Bao looked at the figure facing the light and recalled the long-lost heroic appearance of the young master holding a sword during the chaos in Rifang City, and a sigh slipped through his heart.

It's not that it's not good for a young master to be a civil servant.

He just felt that an eagle like Young Master should not be besieged in a small place like Chang'an. The great rivers and mountains and boundless battlefields outside the Great Wall should be the place where he could show off his talents.

Fate really plays tricks on people.

The eldest son who was supposed to enter Luantai died on the battlefield, and the second son who was supposed to become a famous general became a civil servant.

Second Young Master ... can you really accept this?

Yang Bao hid the emotion in his eyes and studied the ink for him in circles.

Cui Heng picked up the pen and corrected the painting. When the tip of the pen dipped in ink followed the outline little by little, for some reason, he suddenly felt uncomfortable. He always felt as if he was holding her hand and teaching her to paint in person.

Even the drawing paper seemed to be stained with an indescribable light fragrance, and wisps of it wrapped around his hand holding the pen and penetrated into his arms ...

He had changed more than half of a painting, and he was a little upset because of the scent. He put down his pen and took out the painting before the ink was even dry: " Send it over. "

Yang Bao was stunned, and took another quick glance, only to see that the ink pen had densely circled many places and marked them in detail.

The second young master's painting skills are excellent , and he can get his personal guidance. This time, the cousin is not at a loss, and the guilt in her heart finally dissipates a little.

Xue Yi just said it casually, not expecting that this second cousin would actually agree.

But when the sun set , Yang Bao actually sent the painting.

She unfolded the revised painting, and what she saw was dense red patches.

Even the places where she was shaking were marked.

After the overall modification, it is obviously much better than what she painted.

Xue Yi held the painting and felt a little complicated for a while.

But everything was sent, and there was no point in wasting it, so he thanked her politely and asked Qingfang to prepare pen and paper, ready to learn from Pi Hong.

" If you ask me, madam, you are just a little too soft-hearted, and you will lose your temper after just one painting. "

Harukata curled his lips, it was really not as clear as her.

" What if? "

Xueyi originally just wanted to win the favor of his second cousin by giving him a painting. Although it was a little twisty now, the goal was achieved, and he even got some advice in vain.

After all, she didn't lose at all.

So I held on to my pen and started tracing along leisurely.

As she followed the ink brush stroke by stroke, she felt more and more that this second cousin had a deep groove in his heart, and even the strokes of his pen were particularly vigorous and powerful.

It doesn't look like I'm painting, but like I'm fighting .

She shook her head and chuckled, wondering how she could have such a weird idea , so she hurriedly threw it away, carefully took a semi-transparent bamboo paper cover and followed it.

The sun was setting outside the window, and the warm yellow light came in through the window and spread on the bamboo tissue paper, making people drowsy.

Xue Yi became a little tired, and the movement of holding the pen became slower and slower. Finally, the elbow he was leaning on tilted, and he fell asleep on the desk.

I don't know when I had a dream, and the sunset in my dream was also so gorgeous.

She seemed to be painting too, but there was a tall man standing behind her.

The man held her in his arms, held her hand and taught her how to paint little by little. The shadows of the two embracing cast a long shadow on the opposite screen, tender and affectionate.

Xue Yi was surrounded by his cool breath , and the hand holding the pen trembled slightly, and she couldn't help but want to look back at him.

But before she could turn her neck, a low scolding came from above her head: " Pay attention. "

She didn't dare to move any more and had to lower her head obediently.

" Tired? " The person behind her asked her again.

She flicked her wrist and said in a long, drawn-out voice with a hint of complaint, " I've been painting for a long time. "

The man chuckled and then let go of her hand.

Xue Yi breathed a sigh of relief, thinking he was leaving.

However, the next moment things developed somewhat unexpectedly.

The hands that were originally holding her wrists suddenly moved to her waist, and then with a slight movement of her body, she was carried to the table, with her toes barely touching the ground.

With no strength left in his body , Xue Yi grabbed his shoulders in panic: " What are you doing? "

The man's thin lips parted slightly: " My paintings are worth a thousand dollars, and I've been pointing them at you all afternoon. Shouldn't you give me some reward? "

His voice was as clear as a clear spring on a high mountain, but when she heard it, the tips of her ears burned a little red.

She bit her lip and tried to break away, but her hands were grabbed during the struggle, and then all the complicated skirt was pushed up.

In the confusion , she tried to open her eyes to see clearly the person pressing her.

But the sunset outside the window was too bright. In the golden light, she could only vaguely see the tiny light refracted by the sweat beads. She couldn't help but grasp the drawing paper at hand tightly, and finally crumpled it into a ball. With a flick of his wrist, he accidentally dropped the brush, hitting his tight toes—

The tips of her toes went numb, and Xue Yi suddenly raised her head.

When he opened his eyes, he found nothing around him.

Only the drawing paper was really crumpled by her and rolled to the ground.

How could she have such a dream?

This scene was so real that she almost thought it had really happened.

Xue Yi 's face was hot , her throat was dry and hot, and her palms were slightly damp with sweat. She couldn't help but lean on her elbows and rub her temples.

Qingfang was taking a nap. When he turned around and saw his wife's red face, he quickly walked over and said, " What's wrong with you ? "

" It's too hot . " Xue Yi turned sideways, picked up a round fan and fanned herself, " Go and close the window. "

Qingfang saw that her cheeks were as red as the sunset in the western sky, and she believed it blankly.

But when I closed the window and came back , I accidentally kicked a paper ball.

She picked it up and unfolded it, only to find that it was the second young master Yang Bao had sent. She was quite surprised and handed it over: " You don't want this painting? "

" No. " Xue Yi took it away guiltily , " I accidentally scratched it while dreaming just now. "

" Why are you dreaming about grabbing paper? It's so wrinkled. " Harukata didn't understand, " You 're not having that nightmare again, are you ? "

Normal times are indeed a nightmare.

But this time, Xue Yi bit her lip, not knowing how to say it.

Seeing her distracted look, Harukata became more and more determined. He walked over curiously and asked, " How terrible is this dream? Did it scare you like this? "

Xue Yi's cheeks turned red and he couldn't help but look away from her.

It's quite scary.

Because the moment she woke up from the dream, she suddenly saw that the person pressing her looked exactly like her second cousin ...

Chapter 11 _ transfer

The sky had cooled down in the evening , but Xue Yi's face was blushing, as if the red clouds in the western sky had been knocked over and splashed onto her cheeks.

Harukata looked strange, twisted a handkerchief and handed it over: " Madam, please wipe it. "

Xue Yi was annoyed and buried her whole face in the handkerchief for a long time before she regained her composure.

But when she opened her eyes, she saw the crumpled drawing paper, and the redness that had faded came back to the surface, making her feel even more embarrassed.

It was broad daylight, and she was still sitting on this table. When she closed her eyes now, she seemed to still be able to hear the dull creaking sound of the mahogany table against the wall. Just thinking about it made her lower back feel a dull pain.

This person is really ... too much.

It's a pity that the sunset was too bright, and she couldn't see his face in the light .

Only when I woke up, the image of my second cousin suddenly flashed across my mind for some unknown reason.

But the second cousin was so dignified and polite, and could push her away even if she accidentally stepped on the hem of her skirt, how could he possibly do such a thing to her?

Xue Yi really couldn't imagine the look of lust on his face , let alone how such excessive words could come out of his mouth.

What's more, the second cousin works for Jing Zhaoyin and is a civil servant who will join Luantai in the future.

But the man's hands in the dream were like iron pliers, squeezing her with no room for struggle, and he always used his rough fingertips to twist her earlobes with malice. He was clearly a military commander.

They are not even remotely similar.

She must have seen her second cousin so many times recently that she had this weird idea.

Xue Yi hurriedly patted her face and got rid of this ridiculous idea.

But having said that, this second cousin is too difficult to get close to. Even if he changes the painting for her, he always looks businesslike.

Moreover, for such a Zhilan Yushu person, just dreaming about being intimate with him felt blasphemous to her. It was really hard to imagine that he was really passionate about her .

Not to mention , marrying her regardless of family background.

Xue Yi rubbed her sleepy face, feeling more and more that her original idea was too ridiculous.

But just when she was about to put aside her second cousin who was busy with her thoughts, she heard Qingfang walk in and say: " Madam, just now Yang Bao came here again, saying that just now Jing Zhaoyin came with the news that three or four people have been arrested. People with similar portraits, I would like to ask if you can go to the government office in person tomorrow to identify them? "

To identify the villain?

Doesn't that mean I have to meet my second cousin?

Xue Yi looked at the crumpled painting and her expression changed. She hesitated for a while before nodding: " Okay. "

Harukata was a little surprised. Wasn't the lady usually very concerned about Cui Erlang's affairs? Why was she not so keen after having a dream?

She couldn't figure it out for a moment , so she just said "oh" and passed on what she said.

The next morning, Xue Yi went to the west door as promised and saw two carriages parked one behind the other.

=== Section 11 === _

Because it was still early, when the horse sneezed, his breath was still slightly white.

Yang Bao rubbed his hands and waited under the carriage. When he saw a yellow figure coming out of the red door, he rushed forward and said, " Cousin, you are finally here. "

Xue Yi nodded, was led to walk over, and bent towards the carriage covered with indigo curtains: " Second cousin, okay. "

After a moment, a slender hand lifted the curtain, and a clear voice came: " How is the painting cousin I sent you yesterday doing? "

Across a car window, when Xue Yi looked up, she could only see the sharp jawline and the solid stand-up collar. Yesterday's inappropriate dream suddenly appeared, and she quickly lowered her head: " I have benefited a lot, thank you second cousin. . "

It was just a polite question, but her cheeks turned red.

Cui Heng looked at her crimson cheeks and suddenly felt a little anxious for some reason. He responded lightly and lowered the curtain.

The indigo car curtain was cut off, blocking the face. Only then did the chaotic thoughts in Xue Yi's mind calm down. She took a gentle breath and got into the carriage behind her with her clothes in hand.

Chang'an is really prosperous, and Xinghuafang is the most expensive among the nobles. Walking along the spacious avenue, the green tiles and cornices hidden behind the screen trees rush past, which makes people dazzled.

Not long after, the carriage arrived at Jing Zhaoyin in Guangdefang.

Xueyi wore a power fence and followed behind the second cousin, watching the people coming and going and saluting him. Although she was curious, she also abided by the etiquette and held her breath and did not dare to look further.

She was curious about this government office, and the people in the government office were also curious about her.

This Cui Shaoyin is usually very polite, but this time he brought a woman with him, which is really strange!

And although this woman is wearing Mi Li, it is not difficult to see that she has a slim figure. When Mi Li was blown up by the wind, half of her face was exposed. Her skin is whiter than snow, and her temperament is elegant.

What is the relationship between this woman and Cui Shaoyin?

Everyone was whispering , and it didn't take long for the news to spread all over the government office.

Xueyi didn't know that in just a quarter of an hour, she and the people in front of her had already been woven into several legends, so she just walked slowly behind her second cousin.

This matter was related to the assassination of the prince, and the two young men of Jing Zhaoyin were involved .

After being led into the inner palace, she carefully identified several suspicious-looking people brought over by Wei Shaoyin.

But until she finished reading the last one, she still shook her head: " None of them. "

" None of them? " Wei Shaoyin squinted his eyes and looked her up and down, " My dear, are you admitting your mistake? "

This Wei Shaoyin is older than his second cousin, but his tone is frivolous, his eyes are slightly blue and black, and he looks very unstable.

Xue Yi pursed her lips and took a step back slightly: " When the carriage overturned that day , the gangster happened to be right next to me. I saw it very clearly and there was no mistake. "

Her voice was extremely firm. The civilians who had been detained were inexplicably arrested. When they heard the news, they immediately exploded. You and I shouted for their release.

" She said yes?! " Wei Shaoyin narrowed his eyes and scolded the restless crowd.

The group of people had no choice but to shut up.

After the group of people calmed down, he approached Xue Yi again and said in a warning tone: " The prince's assassination is not a trivial matter. Although the prince's life is not in danger, he has gone through hell and shocked the government and the public. And ... If this villain is released to cause trouble to the village, you will not be able to bear this responsibility, little lady. "

Xue Yi naturally knew the stakes involved. It was the first time that so many noble people were involved. When Wei Shaoyin looked at her, her palms became sweaty and she hesitated for a moment.

But relying on her memory, she never admitted her mistake.

Cui Heng stood aside and said nothing for a long time . When he saw her frightened eyelashes trembling slightly, he spoke: " Don't worry, cousin. Just follow your memory. I will take care of the rest. "

The second cousin's voice was deep and powerful. Xueyi stood beside him and slowly calmed down, mustering up the courage to look at Wei Shaoyin: " I'm sure there is no such gangster here. "

Wei Shaoyin's eyes flicked around the two of them with strange eyes.

Looking at the way she protects her this time, she's not a cousin, I'm afraid she's just the lover she just pulled from the couch!

He sneered: " In that case, let's do what this young lady wants. It's just ... Cui Shaoyin has just been transferred not long ago, and he is not very familiar with the affairs of Gyeonggi Province. If something goes wrong in the future, don't shirk it. "

Cui Heng lowered his eyes and glanced at him, nodded and said, " Of course. "

Wei Shaoyin listened to them singing and grinding his teeth, but he still had to relax: " Let him go! "

The few people who had been imprisoned for several days were finally released, and they thanked Xueyi profusely.

Xue Yi blushed a little at the sudden enthusiasm and was at a loss as to what to say.

Cui Heng stood aside, as if he was used to it, with a calm expression.

After these people left, the atmosphere suddenly became quiet, a little quiet. Xueyi looked at the tall figure standing by the window with his hands behind his hands, and for some reason, he saw a hint of loneliness.

That Wei Shaoyin just now said that his second cousin was transferred here, so what did he do before?

Why have I never heard anyone mention it ?

But the second cousin didn't seem to want to be disturbed. Xueyi hesitated for a moment, wondering whether he should step forward and call him.

When he was hesitating , the door that was originally ajar was suddenly knocked open with a " bang " , and a man rushed in like a storm.

" Cui Er, I heard that you brought some kind of cousin here and let the captured people go? Do you know how hard it was for me to arrest people these days when I was exposed to the wind and the sun? What did cousin Lao Shizi say? Can you be more trustworthy than me? "

Li Rufeng's face was full of resentment and he walked straight towards the person at the window, with the intention of causing an uproar.

Cui Heng pretended not to hear , but moved his eyebrows slightly.

Li Rufeng became increasingly frustrated and was about to step forward to question Cui Heng. However, before he could reach Cui Heng, his eyes were suddenly attracted by the beauty next to him. He was stunned for a moment. His original angry look disappeared in an instant, and his voice slowly became lower. Come down: " May I ask who this is ..."

" Cousin. " Cui Heng turned around and said two words lightly.

Li Rufeng's face froze, and after a moment he moved towards Xueyi without changing his expression, smiling enthusiastically: " So you are the cousin who copied so many paintings. Not only is you beautiful, but you also have an extraordinarily kind heart. I don't know about my cousin. What should I call it? "

Xue Yi was a little embarrassed and didn't say anything but bent over to look for Mi Li.

When Li Rufeng saw that she wanted to wear Mi Li, he advised her: " You don't need to see me outside, cousin. I am Cui Er's cousin, and I am also related to you. You should call me cousin, and there is no need to avoid suspicion. "

The person in front of me has a good appearance, but her skin color is too fair, as white as a woman's, and her figure is very thin, which is so different from the tall and straight figure of her second cousin.

Xue Yi opened her mouth, but didn't scream for a while.

Seeing that she refused to speak, Li Rufeng smacked his head in annoyance: " Look, I forgot to tell you my name. I am the legitimate son of the Li family in Zhaojun, and my aunt is the eldest wife of the Cui family. I'm doing business at home, so just call me "fourth cousin. "

The Li family of Zhaojun? He is also one of the five surnames Qiwang with the same name as the Cui family.

This status is only a little inferior to that of my second cousin.

But his personality is much easier.

There is more than one man in the world who can pull her out of the pit of fire ...

Xue Yi's heart moved slightly. She looked at her second cousin, who was as calm as the mountain snow, and looked at the extraordinarily approachable Li Rufeng in front of her. She changed her mind slightly, lowered her fingers, and did not put on the power fence anymore, but lightly He called softly: " Fourth cousin is well. "

Her voice was exceptionally sweet, and when she bent over, her sleeves carried a light, warm fragrance.

Even though Li Rufeng, a well-informed person, stayed for a moment, not daring to look at her face, he cupped his hands with a slightly red cheek: " My cousin is well. "

Cui Heng stood by the diamond lattice window with the light behind him, and from the corner of his eye he could see the movements of Xue Yi's hands and the glimmer of light in his eyes.

When he heard the sweet voice , he raised his eyes slightly, and his eyes fell on her raised lips.

When they first met, she seemed to smile at him the same way—

Even the curve of the corners of his mouth is the same.

Chapter 12 _ wrap around

As soon as Cui Heng was transferred to Jingzhao Yin Shaoyin, he opened a separate office in this government office.

Although this office is not as elegant as the study room in Qingwu Courtyard, it is already a rare place of elegance in this government office. It is also located at a high place, and you can overlook the entire government office once you open the branch window. , is an excellent place to discover anecdotes and strange things.

Yang Bao always followed him during the day to help with the writing, and he always used the convenience of this high place to look out the window to pass the time.

It's just that the young master never likes these trivial matters to disturb the peace, so the window is always ajar.

What a waste of resources.

But today is special. The young master is already on duty. He probably forgot about it. It's rare that he didn't tell him to close the window.

Yang Bao was so happy that he pretended not to know. While he was studying the ink for him, he quietly looked out the window with his peripheral vision, wanting to see which beautiful singer Wei Shaoyin had recruited from Pingkangfang today. fragrant.

However, this time he did not see Wei Shaoyin attracting bees and butterflies. Instead, he saw Li Rufeng leading a slim woman for a walk on the path in the garden.

This is strange.

He couldn't help but pay more attention, and the movement of grinding the ink slowed down.

But when he looked closely, he suddenly choked.

Just because the beautiful woman led by Li Langjun was none other than the cousin who was still throwing herself into their young master's arms earlier ...

Didn't the cousin just say that she was going to help the painter calibrate the portrait? Why were she and Li Rufeng walking together?

Yang Baoyan's hand paused while he was writing ink, and he stared blankly out of the window.

It was probably because he was so lost in thought that Cui Heng, who was reviewing paperwork, also raised his head and looked out the window following his eyes.

There was just enough sunlight outside the window, the March grass was growing and warblers were flying, and the two of them were walking side by side.

Li Rufeng has a good mix of boys and girls. He has been among women since he was a child, and he is used to making fun of her.

Cui Heng glanced over and saw Lu Xueyi, probably amused, smiling behind her veil, her shoulders shaking as she laughed, and her hibiscus face was more attractive than the flower branches trembling in the breeze beside her.

She was probably smiling too happily and accidentally slipped on her feet . She suddenly let out a " yeah " and fell towards the person next to her .

This exclamation was like the wailing of an oriole, startling the bees and butterflies hiding in the flowers.

Once her line of sight was blocked, Cui Heng concentrated again and saw Li Rufeng holding her hand. The two people looked at each other and didn't know what they were thinking.

Yang Bao's lips were slightly open, and he glanced at the young master secretly from the corner of his eye. He saw that the young master's thin lips were slightly pursed, and his brows were slightly wrinkled, as if he was a little worried.

That's right, this Li Langjun is their son's direct cousin. It won't work if he is seduced by this cousin from a humble background!

As he was thinking about it, he heard a slightly low command: " Put down the curtain. "

" Yes. " Yang Bao quickly withdrew his eyes and put down the bamboo curtain to cover it tightly.

The room suddenly became dark, and Yang Bao thought about it and lit another lamp.

The lights flickered, and Cui Heng remained silent all day long, just reviewing the notes as usual.

Because of the calibration of the portrait , Xueyi stayed in Jingzhao Yin all day long. In the evening, when curfew was approaching, she followed Cui Heng back home.

Unfortunately, the carriage she came in broke down, so she had no choice but to ride in the same carriage as Cui Heng.

=== Section 12 === _

During the day, when Li Rufeng invited her to go for a walk, Xueyi did not refuse. Although it was just a casual chat and nothing out of bounds, she was afraid that her cousin would see it, so as soon as she got on the carriage, she Start pretending to sleep.

Cui Heng seemed completely oblivious, clinging to the book all the way without even looking at her.

The camphor wood carriage was quite large. The seats on both sides were covered with thick plush cushions, and a hollow golden ball filled with spices hung on the top.

I don't know what kind of fragrance is in it. It looks like agarwood or oud. A slight smell of bitter citrus comes out and wraps around the tip of my nose. Xueyi was pretending to be asleep, but the carriage was too quiet. Unconsciously, he actually leaned on the mat and fell asleep.

Cui Heng held the scroll in his hand, and when he was halfway through the journey , he suddenly heard shallow breathing.

The hand holding the scroll pressed down, and when he raised his eyes, he saw that the person opposite him had fallen asleep at some point.

Different from her pretending to be coquettish during the day , now she was leaning on the plush cushion, her snow-white face hidden in the long down, looking particularly pure.

The row of long eyelashes hung low, like a fine-toothed comb, casting a shadow as the carriage swayed.

Tan's mouth was slightly open, and her lips were soft and tender, adding a bit of coquettishness.

Cui Heng only glanced at it and then looked away, still clinging to the book.

But once the mind is not calm, the movement of turning the book becomes slower and slower.

Cui Heng simply put down the book, closed his eyes, and rested half on the plush cushion.

The carriage was extremely quiet for a moment, with only two shallow breaths coming and going.

Not long after , the carriage swayed and entered a small road, and it suddenly started to bump.

Xue Yi was dreaming, and she suddenly saw that she was with that person again. The fragrance lingered above her head, covering the person's face.

She tried hard to see clearly. After struggling for a long time, her fingers finally reached his shoulders. Just as she was about to straighten up and get close to him, she was suddenly hit on her back and felt a sudden pain. She moved towards him uncontrollably. Falling forward—

Cui Heng was resting when the carriage shook suddenly and something soft and soft suddenly fell on his lap. He opened his eyes suddenly and put it against his shoulders: " What are you going to do again? "

Xue Yi was suddenly shaken awake. She rubbed her eyes and looked sleepily at the person in front of her: " What did the second cousin say? "

Her voice was obviously weak and weak just after waking up, which was probably not intentional.

Cui Heng pursed his lips and didn't argue with her. He only frowned and asked outside, " What's going on? "

Yang Bao reined in the reins and quickly explained: " The road I used to walk on is being repaired. I changed it to a path with some potholes. There may be some bumps in the second half of the road. I forgive you, sir. "

It turned out that the road had been changed.

Cui Heng responded and glanced at the man who hugged him tightly: " Can't you afford it? "

His voice was slightly majestic, and Xueyi realized that she was hugging her second cousin's thigh. She blushed and quickly let go : " I'm sorry, second cousin. "

But as soon as she stepped back, a sharp pain suddenly came from her scalp. She hissed and didn't dare to move anymore . An embarrassing guess came to her mind, and she spoke with trembling lips: " Second cousin, I ..." My hair seems to be stuck in your belt, can you take a look at it for me? "

Cui Heng paused and lowered his head to realize that it was indeed the case. He looked at her with an unclear expression: " I'm entangled. "

Xue Yi glanced out of the corner of her eye and saw that her second cousin was wearing a complicated silver hollow belt today. The carvings were particularly delicate. A painting was almost carved on the small belt, so it was ... It's extremely easy to get entangled.

She was on the point of crying. Does this high-ranking aristocrat even have to be so particular about his belt?

A strand of hair was tightly entangled, causing her scalp to be extremely painful. Xueyi tried her best to tilt her head, and moved her fingers delicately to untie it.

However, her hair was pulled, and she couldn't see clearly where it was tied. She could only fumble around his waist with her hands.

Not only did this make no progress, but it only made the hair tighter.

Xue Yi pursed her lips, but did not dare to ask her second cousin for help, so she had to continue groping.

She squinted and touched for a moment. Cui Heng suddenly brushed her hand away and said in a slightly lower voice: " Stop moving, I'll help you. "

Xue Yi couldn't help but thanked her quickly, but felt a little embarrassed in her heart. Why did she always make a fool of herself in front of her second cousin ...

Cui Heng had never touched a woman's hair. When he touched it, he felt that the hair was extremely smooth and soft.

He frowned and lifted the strands of hair. When he saw the person at his feet pursed his lips and seemed to be in extra pain, he comforted him: " If it hurts, just speak. "

She was already very grateful that her second cousin was willing to help . How dare she ask for anything else.

Xue Yi lowered her eyes and agreed softly : " Second cousin, feel free to do it, I can bear the pain. "

What she said was true.

After all, she dared to hit the pillar by herself when they first met.

Cui Heng's eyebrows moved, but he didn't speak again, just pulling his hair one by one.

The second cousin's strength was not too heavy, but the road was too bumpy. When the carriage shook, Xue Yi's scalp was pulled painfully, and he bit his lip and did not dare to make a sound.

Not long after, they passed another pothole and the carriage shook violently. Xueyi couldn't hold it back this time and snorted softly.

A question immediately came from above the head: " Does it hurt? "

Xue Yi bit her lip and said, " It doesn't hurt. "

She said it didn't hurt, but her hands got closer and closer, and her breathing became heavier, pressing against the side of his legs. Cui Heng's thin lips pursed slightly, and the movements under her hands became faster and faster.

But the hair was too tangled and the road was too bumpy. The more it was untangled, the more messy it became.

Xueyi endured it all the way, biting her lower lip and bleeding slightly. When the carriage passed through another pit and shook violently, she finally couldn't help shouting: " It hurts! "

There was a cry in her voice . Cui Heng paused and saw that the scalp was red from being pulled: " I'll be gentler. "

Xue Yi immediately bit her lip again, but the carriage passed through several more pits one after another. She couldn't help it, so she could only cry out intermittently in pain while hugging his legs tightly.

Yang Bao, who was driving outside the curtain, vaguely heard a few cries of pain. He thought he had heard it wrong, so he didn't take it seriously and kept reining in the reins.

But when the potholes became more and more numerous, and the sounds of pain inside became longer and more mournful, a strange feeling emerged in his heart—

Could it be that their young master lost control and was seduced by this scheming girl?

Yang Bao couldn't help tightening the reins and speeding back towards Cui Mansion.

The carriage suddenly accelerated, and Cui Heng could no longer see the tangled hair. Xue Yi couldn't help crying in his lap, which made him more and more upset and unable to do anything.

Cui Heng finally let go and called Yang Bao to stop in a deep voice: " Stop . "

They had already arrived at the side door. When Yang Bao heard this, he immediately stopped on the side of the road. However, without the noise of the wind, the sobbing in the carriage could be heard more clearly. Yang Bao froze in the movement of tying the horse and did not dare to look at the people inside the carriage. movement.

But the wind blew the curtain, and when he turned around, he saw the cousin lying on the young master's knees, as if she had been greatly wronged, her eyes were red from crying, and her lips were bleeding.

Yang Bao immediately opened his mouth and was speechless in surprise. They actually ...

When Cui Heng was upset, he looked up and saw Yang Bao's eyes wide open. He scolded him in a deep voice: " What are you thinking about? Get a pair of scissors. "

Yang Bao took a closer look and realized that the young master's belt was covered with long hair, and his cousin's bun had long been scattered. Only then did he realize what was going on, and he hurriedly responded.

Second cousin wants to cut her hair?

Xue Yi became anxious upon hearing this: " Second cousin, I can't do it. I can't cut it. "

Cui Heng was distracted by her warm breath while leaning on her knees . Any further delay would only end the situation, so he just glanced at her and said, " If I don't cut it open, how could you have to hold on to my belt?" go back? "

Xue Yi really couldn't imagine this scene, so after struggling for a while, she had to agree aggrievedly.

The scissors clicked , and the scalp that had been strangled all the way finally came loose.

Xue Yi covered her scalp, looking at the half-cut hair with relief and heartache. She thanked the people around her with a choked voice: " Thank you for your hard work, second cousin. Then ... please leave first, cousin. "

Cui Heng looked calm and brushed the hair off his fingers one by one: " Get off first. "

Xue Yi had just troubled him, but she was so ignorant of etiquette, so she politely made way for him: " Cousin, let's get off first. My hair is messy and needs to be tidied up. Besides, thanks to today ..."

" Go down. " Cui Heng suddenly interrupted her in a deep voice .

Xue Yi blinked silently, wondering where he had been provoked.

Cui Heng spread his legs slightly, looked into her clear and ignorant eyes, his throat moved slightly, and he picked up the book and put it in front of him: " I will read for a while , and my cousin will leave first. "

It 's getting dark already, not to mention we've arrived at the mansion, why don't we go back and take a look?

Xue Yi really couldn't understand, so she leaned on his knees and whispered, " I'm afraid it will hurt your eyes ..."

Cui Heng's patience finally ran out. He put down the book and looked at her with a heavy eye: " Cousin, does he really don't understand, or is he pretending not to understand? "

Chapter 13 _ confused

It was already evening, dusk was falling heavily , and the light in the carriage was getting dimmer.

Cui Heng sat with his back to the window, his whole person hidden in the shadows, and Xue Yi couldn't see his expression clearly.

I just vaguely felt that those eyes seemed a little gloomy, and I didn't know what they were thinking.

Xue Yi curled up her hands slightly and pursed her lips in confusion: " Why did my second cousin say this? I ... did I offend my cousin in some way ? "

Her voice was soft and thin, and she blinked and looked at him blankly.

Cui Heng looked at her cautiously raising her eyes and suddenly became speechless.

Although this cousin is a thief, judging from the clumsy ways in which she bruised her forehead and copied paintings day and night in order to win favor, she probably doesn't know how to seduce people at all.

After careful consideration, at her age, she probably hadn't seen many men before she pounced on him when she first saw him. When she saw Li Rufeng, she felt that he was very close.

I don't understand the dark thoughts of men at all.

Cui Heng folded his hands casually on his knees, leaning his upper body slightly, but did not respond.

Xue Yi didn't hear a reply for a long time, and she became more and more nervous. After thinking about it carefully, she finally understood something when she saw her second cousin sitting upright with a slight leaning.

—Is it possible that my second cousin's legs are numb from sitting for a long time?

This should be the reason.

After all, her eldest cousin was hugged all the way and sat upright all the time, so it was inevitable that he would be tired.

Xue Yi approached him thoughtfully: " Then second cousin, do you need my help? "

Cui Heng stared at her, his thin lips slightly parted: " Help? "

" Yes. " Xue Yi nodded lightly, with a sincere voice, " Second cousin did it for me after all, so I naturally want to repay him. "

" Oh? " A smile escaped from Cui Heng's throat , and he looked at her with a half-smile, " Then how is my cousin going to help? "

The second cousin, who had always been indifferent, suddenly laughed.

Xue Yi was a little confused and tentatively said: "... press? "

Cui Heng stared at her clear eyes. He couldn't understand for a moment whether she really didn't understand or pretended not to understand. He moved his folded hands up and down and asked her calmly: " How to press? "

=== Section 13 === _

How else can I massage ?

Naturally, press it with your hands.

Xueyi thought for a moment, suspecting that her second cousin was worried that she was pretending to understand, and then explained : " I have experience, and I will definitely satisfy my cousin. "

" Do you have experience? " The smile on Cui Heng's lips froze and he stared at her sharply.

" Yes. " Xueyi didn't understand why her second cousin looked at her like this. She felt her scalp tightening at the sight, so she quickly explained, " My grandma is weak and her legs are often numb. I have been massaging her for several years. Indeed, Quite some experience. "

" So, my cousin thought my legs were numb? " Cui Heng loosened his folded hands, leaned forward and slowly sat upright, an unclear expression passing over her.

" Isn't it ... isn't it? " Xueyi looked up at him.

Probably because she felt that she had guessed it right, she was quite proud of herself and looked at him expectantly with her bright eyes.

Cui Heng made a sound, his eyes stayed on her face for a moment, and he didn't answer. Instead, he pulled on his cloak and stood up and got out of the carriage.

Before Xue Yi could react, the second cousin crossed his long legs and got out of the car neatly , leaving only the faint bitter citrus aroma lingering on the tip of his nose when he flicked the sachet on the roof of the car when he got out of the car.

Xue Yi was a little confused. When she lifted the curtain and saw her second cousin walking steadily, his back was straight, and there was no sign of numbness in his legs, he realized that he had thought wrong.

If it's not numbness in the legs, then ... what does the second cousin's words mean?

Why was he smiling at her like that?

Xue Yi looked confused and had no choice but to get out of the carriage and return to Lihuayuan with her mind in confusion.

Yang Bao followed, also feeling baffled.

It's easy to understand why the young master was angry earlier. After all, this cousin was trying to seduce Li Langjun when she was clinging to him. She was really restless.

But why is the young master not angry now, but smiling instead?

This question was finally answered after returning to Qingwu Courtyard, when the young master asked for cold water and soaked in the clean room for half an hour.

It seems that this cousin girl is really resourceful.

Even a gentleman as pure as the young master has been aroused by her several times in the past few days.

However, the son's abnormality only lasted one night. When he got up the next morning, he looked as calm as usual and seemed unaffected.

This day coincided with Xiu Mu, and Li Rufeng unexpectedly came to the door, carrying two extremely delicate food boxes wrapped in his hand.

Li Rufeng and Cui Heng grew up together since childhood, and they are close relatives, so the rules are not so strict. As soon as they entered the courtyard, they shouted: " Cui Er, look what good things I have brought for you! "

Yang Bao went out to pick it up. He was a little surprised when he saw the branches peeking out from the holes of the lacquer box: " Li Langjun, is this ' March Red ' ? "

" Knowledgeable . " Li Rufeng raised his chin with a proud look on his face, " Lychees are rare at this time of the year. This is an early-maturing lychee that I bought at a high price from the lychee envoy. Take it, I will give you an advantage. "

Li Rufeng handed the box on the left to Yang Bao.

Yang Bao hugged the heavy lacquer box and thanked him, then pointed to the one on his right hand: " Do you want to take this lacquer box in with you? "

" This is unnecessary. " Li Rufeng coughed into his fist, " This is for someone else. "

Besides their young master, does Li Langjun know anyone else in this house?

Yang Bao thought about it, and when he saw the redness of Li Langjun's ears, he realized that this other box was probably for the cousin.

Come on, this cousin is really not to be underestimated.

Cui Heng was flipping through the book in his hand , taking in all the behavior of the two. When he saw the mahogany lacquer box, he only moved his lips: " I have nothing to do to show my courtesy. "

" Why are you so diligent? I can't come and see you? " Li Rufeng glared at him resentfully.

" Have you not seen enough of dealing with the government office all day long ? " Cui Heng raised his head .

Li Rufeng choked, his mind was broken, and he muttered a curse.

But Cui Heng didn't really seem to be curious about why he came. He sat alone, and his butt and buttocks were numb. Finally he couldn't hold it in anymore, rubbed his hands and looked at him: " Actually , it's not nothing. Something about the cousin you brought yesterday , I want to ask you something about her. "

" What are you asking? " Cui Heng 's hand holding the scroll paused slightly.

" I would like to ask what your cousin is called, how old she is, whether she has married anyone, and what about her family background ... ? " Li Rufeng said a lot of words in succession, and he had probably been holding back for a long time.

They had just met and he was already thinking about getting married?

Cui Heng put down the book, avoided his eyes, stood up and stood in front of the window: " Don't be obsessed with appearance. "

Li Rufeng knew that he probably thought he was attracted by sex, so he quickly explained: " Xing Jian, you misunderstood. Although this cousin has a good life, I am not the one who is blinded by appearance. I admire her. She is really kind-hearted. You see, her fingers were reddened by copying paintings in order to catch the assassin as soon as possible. I heard that she did not bow her head in the face of Wei Shaoyin's threats yesterday. How can I not be moved by such a beautiful and kind-hearted little lady? …"

It was true that his fingers were red, but the painting was originally intended to please their young master .

She didn't bow her head in the face of Wei Shaoyin's intimidation. That was because her cousin had the support of their young master.

Besides , this cousin seduced their young master yesterday. She was full of anger and had been soaked in cold water for a long time.

Yang Bao stood aside and hesitated to speak, wishing he could just wake up this confused person who was obsessed with sex.

Cui Heng, however, did not mention any of these things. He just turned around and said truthfully: " She is the second daughter of the Lu family in Wu County. Her name is Xueyi. She has hairpins and a small name ..."

Cui Heng didn't know what the small print was .

But enough said here.

Sure enough, when Li Rufeng heard about the Lu family in Wu County, his eyes were full of expectations, and his eyes collapsed like a city wall collapsing. He opened his mouth, and it took him a long time to squeeze out a few words: " Is it - the Lu family from Jiangzuo ? "

Cui Heng nodded: " Are you still insisting? "

The Lu family in Jiangzuo has long since declined. Not to mention one of the Seven Hopes, it is not even considered the family of the commander-in-chief of Wudi. In recent years, it has been maintained a little by the second wife who married into the Cui family. reputation.

But they all knew how the second lady got married.

" This status is really ... it 's a bit low. " Li Rufeng hesitated for a moment, but when he thought of the cousin's smiling face, he really couldn't bear to part with it, " But although her status is low, she is good. Now my mother is proposing marriage to Fan Yanglu for me . Do you think if I tell her about this, will my mother change her mind and propose marriage to her on my behalf? "

Cui Heng did not respond , but smiled very softly.

Li Rufeng's face instantly turned red, and he felt that his words were too ridiculous.

From a family like theirs , the most important thing is to be well-matched, especially a person as strict as his mother. How could they abandon the Fan Yanglu family and settle down?

Li Rufeng paced back and forth for a long time, and then asked again without any hope: " Then ... do you think she is willing to be a concubine? "

Cui Heng was noncommittal: " You can try. "

" I ..." Li Rufeng was speechless, unable to guess how the cousin girl would respond.

At this time , Yang Bao washed the lychees and brought them over. The sun had already risen. The unopened lychees might not be fresh if delayed any longer, so he asked: " Li Langjun, do you want me to deliver these lychees to Lihua for you?" Going to the hospital? "

Li Rufeng was disturbed by Cui Heng's words. He was afraid that she might misunderstand him if he sent it to her, so he hesitated and stopped: " Don't send it away for now. Let's keep this box in Qingwu Courtyard." , I will give it to her another day ... another day . "

After saying that, Li Rufeng left in a hurry without even leaving any food.

Yang Bao was puzzled, and when he saw Young Master Yun Danfeng flipping through the book again, he realized that it must have been Young Master who pulled Li Langjun out of the fire pit and saw through the cousin 's beauty trap.

He is worthy of being the direct grandson of a century-old family . Not only is their son upright and self-possessed, he can resist temptation, he can also teach the younger generations. He is truly a role model for the world and a role model for the children of the family.

Yang Bao sincerely admired him, it would be great if this Li Langjun could have half the determination of their young master.

In the Lihuayuan

As soon as Xue Yi walked in with her messy bun, Harukata exclaimed: " Madam, what's wrong with you? Could it be that you've been robbed? "

" No. " Xueyi dragged his steps back in annoyance, opening his mouth to explain, but felt that the fact that his hair was stuck on his belt was too embarrassing, so he shut up again and said vaguely, " There was an accident, second cousin. Cut a lock of hair for me . "

Harukata used a comb to smooth her hair. When he saw the hair that had been cut off a lot, he couldn't help but feel distressed: " This second young master is so cruel, he cut off so much of your hair! "

She held hands and compared it, and found that it was almost half too short.

Xue Yi stroked the broken hair, and she still clearly remembered the way her second cousin cut off her hair with a pair of scissors expressionlessly, regardless of her pleas.

It was indeed too cruel, and she was still a little heartbroken.

But what confused her even more was, what did her second cousin mean?

She thought about it all the way but couldn't figure it out. His half-smiling look kept appearing in her mind. When she fell asleep at night, she still couldn't help but tossing and turning.

Perhaps she was thinking about it day by day and dreaming at night. When the moon reached the zenith and she fell into a trance, she seemed to be back in the carriage again.

In the still-drowsy carriage, she raised her head and looked at her second cousin who looked confused.

The second cousin in the dream was very talkative, and asked her with a low smile: " Do you really want to know? "

Xue Yi nodded , and then she saw her second cousin reaching out his hand, touching the side of her face with his cold fingers, and asked in a low voice, " You want to help me? "

Xueyi felt that the second cousin in the dream seemed ... a bit strange, but she couldn't tell what was strange, so she still nodded in confusion .

So the next moment, the cold fingers touched from the side of her face to the back of her neck. The fingertips pressed down on the back of her neck and coaxed her in a mute voice: " Help. "

Xue Yi was slightly startled, but when she was forced to lower her head and get closer to him, she suddenly understood. It turned out that the second cousin's legs were not numb, but ...

She pursed her lips tightly and did not let go, and tried hard to break free from the hand. She suddenly woke up from her dream with a pain in the back of her neck, gasping for air.

As soon as she figured it out, her cheeks burned instantly, and she was buried in the pillow without daring to lift her head.

With his thoughts in confusion, Xue Yi couldn't help but feel a little confused.

Will a gentleman like my second cousin behave like an ordinary person?

Chapter 14 _ hug

But then I thought about it, although my second cousin is dignified and steady, he is also a human being, and he will naturally have emotions and desires.

But when she thought of her second cousin's smile, she was inexplicably afraid.

The second cousin seems ... a little different from the gentle and elegant person on the surface .

She couldn't see through him anymore.

Xue Yi was wrapped in a quilt, tossing and turning on the couch, feeling upset.

In comparison , Li Rufeng seemed to be easier to talk to.

Now that she had calmed down, she couldn't help but secretly rejoice that she didn't refuse his invitation yesterday.

When she returned from a walk yesterday , she casually mentioned that she wanted to eat lychees, and Li Rufeng said that he had just left a batch of March Reds and would ask someone to deliver them to her this morning.

Counting the time, he should be here by now, right?

But she waited and waited from sunrise to sunset, and she didn't wait until Li Rufeng sent someone to deliver things, so she suddenly felt uneasy.

=== Section 14 === _

Li Rufeng had clearly promised her that day and was extremely warm to her. Why did he change his mind just one day later?

She couldn't figure it out for a moment , but it happened that Jing Zhaoyin was still busy with catching the assassin these days, so she still had to go with her second cousin, and planned to take the opportunity to find out what was going on.

Lu Xuening lived in the same courtyard as her. In the past two days, he felt quite angry when he saw her always dressed up and coming in and out openly with her second cousin, so she deliberately complained a few words when greeting her aunt. .

The second lady was kneeling in the Buddhist hall to pray for Cui Sanlang. After listening to her words, the beads in her hands slowed down, and her expression turned calm as expected.

But Xue Yi was not there, so she turned to Lu Xuening and scolded her: " Don't mention her first , just you. It's been a few days since we came to Chang'an, and you and Cui Erlang didn't even have a serious conversation with each other. In the past, you How did your mother teach you? Your mother also asked me to facilitate this marriage, but with your family background here, it is absolutely impossible for my sister-in-law of the Li family in Zhaojun to fall in love with you. If Lian Cui Er If I don't look down on you, there will be no room for maneuver on this matter. "

Lu Xuening immediately lowered his head.

However, what my aunt said was righteous, but could it be that marrying Cui Er was just for her?

Isn't it because Cui Er has been reluctant to get engaged and her aunt's third cousin is not able to discuss the marriage publicly that her aunt is so anxious to take her into the house?

Lu Xuening did not dare to refute her, but just complained in a low voice: " Then ... should I also learn the charming manner of that merchant girl, and abandon my dignity to actively pursue Cui Erlang? "

But her words hit the second lady's lungs.

Lu Xuening finally understood what she was saying, and immediately apologized in a panic: " Aunt, I'm sorry, I ... I'm not talking about you. "

The second lady was just slightly stunned at first, but when she apologized in front of her, her face became completely unbearable. She put away her prayer beads and glanced at her indifferently: " In that case, when you come to Chang'an this time, you can only come here to stay for a while. How about I take you back after the old lady's birthday party is over? "

After seeing the dignity of the Duke's Palace and the prosperity of Chang'an these days, Lu Xuening was still unwilling to return to Jiangzuo . She said many good words and moved her mother out, and the second lady finally calmed down.

But this time, the two nieces were more worried than the other, and the second lady was in a particularly complicated mood , and she couldn't even turn the beads.

She couldn't help but wonder, could it be possible that there really was a god when he raised his head?

In the past, she stole that woman's marriage, but now all this retribution has been meted out to her son. Her son was born with a stubborn disease, and now he has to be blessed by that woman's daughter to survive. What a bad fate it is. …

Guangdefang Jingzhaoyin

Li Rufeng was originally the person in charge of the assassin's portrait, but Xueyi surprisingly didn't see him when he came today, and the doubts in his heart became more and more serious.

It wasn't until the lunch break that Xue Yi caught a blue official uniform from behind the bookshelf full of documents. She bowed and saluted gently and stopped him: " Fourth cousin is well. "

Li Rufeng 's whole body stiffened, and the hand that had quietly come to pick up the document retracted, and he turned back in surprise as if he had just discovered it: " My cousin is here too today? "

It turns out that the fourth cousin didn't know that she was coming today.

Xue Yi secretly breathed a sigh of relief and nodded slightly: " The painter said it still needed to be calibrated, so my second cousin brought me here again. "

She said, curling back her reddish fingers.

Li Rufeng glanced at her, feeling pity in her heart again. She couldn't move away from her original intention, and he couldn't help but call her: " My cousin, I've really worked hard on this . I wonder if my cousin can use the meal?" ? "

Xue Yi shook her head slightly, as if a little embarrassed: " Not yet. "

She came here to help, and she had such a quiet temperament. No wonder the people in the government office forgot about her.

Li Rufeng felt quite distressed when he saw her silent expression. Cui Heng's reminder yesterday was instantly forgotten and he called her out angrily: " These people are really careless. That cousin and I used Let's have a meal. "

" Why bother fourth cousin? " Xue Yi looked embarrassed.

But when her fourth cousin called her, Li Rufeng felt even more pity for her and insisted on leading her to the dining hall.

After the meal, the two of them seemed to be back to the time when they were chatting happily the day before.

Li Rufeng felt a little reluctant to look at this beautiful and well-behaved cousin, but she was really not good enough to be a wife, and he didn't know if she would be willing to be a concubine.

The words came to his lips and he hesitated for a long time. After dinner, when he went for a walk under the willow shade, he finally couldn't help but ask.

But when he was about to speak , he was stopped by his brother Li Dalang.

He had no choice but to apologize temporarily and turned around to chat with his brother.

Li Dalang saw an exceptionally beautiful woman standing next to him. He suspected that he, like Wei Shaoyin, had hired a singer from Pingkangfang during the lunch break. He lectured him with a straight face: " You are discussing marriage now , but... If you recruit a singer to come to the government office, if the Lu family knows about your marriage, will you still want to get married? "

When Li Rufeng heard that he mentioned the marriage, he quickly pulled him away and said, " This is Cui Er's cousin, not a singer. "

The Cui family is related to them , and they all know several cousins in the family, but they have never seen this person before, so they expected him to come to catch the autumn wind.

So Li Dalang still didn't have a good expression: " No matter who it is, my mother has already made up her mind about the Lu family. At this moment, you must not cause trouble. "

" Has it been decided yet ? " Li Rufeng raised his head in panic. " but I …"

" What are you doing? The most important thing for you now is to calm down. " Li Dalang glanced at the overly handsome girl from the corner of his eye, his expression was unkind.

Li Rufeng did not dare to refute any more and just lowered his head to listen to the instruction.

Xue Yi stood far away, not wanting to listen, but it was windy today, so she happened to hear their conversation clearly.

Being misunderstood as a singer in front of her was already very humiliating. Now that she learned that this fourth cousin had already decided to get married, she slowly tightened her palms.

No wonder he didn't bring lychees yesterday.

So when Li Rufeng sent his brother away and came back to look for her, she pursed her lips and said, " Fourth cousin, I have a headache. I'm going back first. "

" You ... did you hear it? " Li Rufeng didn't want to hide it at first, but now it was just in time to avoid him speaking.

Xue Yi didn't want to make a fuss with him, so she simply asked: " Since my cousin has already decided to get married, why do you still come to provoke me? "

Li Rufeng felt guilty in his heart and quickly explained: " It is indeed my fault in this matter, but the Lu and Li families are very different from each other. I just opened my mouth yesterday and was rejected by my mother, but ... if my cousin is willing to be your concubine, , this matter may be able to turn around. "

" Concubine? " Xue Yi frowned, her anger almost unstoppable, " I know that my family background is not obvious, but after all, I am the legitimate daughter of the Lu family of Wu County. Even if my cousin looks down on me, there is no need to humiliate me like this. "

Her voice was relatively calm, but her fingertips were trembling with anger and she could hardly hold the veil.

Tears also welled up in his eyes. He sniffed and held back, but the look of his eyes filled with tears that would never fall made him even more distressed.

Li Rufeng panicked and leaned over at a loss: " I didn't mean that. Then ... if my cousin doesn't respond , then I will be a traitor and go back to my mother to terminate the engagement. "

break off an engagement?

Doesn't this make the Lu family's wife repeat the fate of her mother-in-law?

Xue Yi became even more angry: " If this is the case, fourth cousin, where will you put me? Although my background is not obvious, I am by no means one of those people who have no bottom line and wants to ruin other people's marriages. If you really do it for me If the engagement is broken off, what will happen to Madam Lu's reputation? Are you going to force her to die and cost me my life in vain? "

Li Rufeng blushed at what she said and opened his mouth to explain: " I'm not ..."

" Fourth cousin, there is no need to say more. " Xueyi interrupted him directly , " You and I are not destined to be together . I will just pretend that what happened today has never happened. I hope that fourth cousin and the wife of the Lu family will last forever. We are of the same mind. "

Li Rufeng really didn't expect that this cousin looked weak but was actually a strong-tempered person. After being scolded by her, he felt his face was dull and had to turn around in annoyance: " Then ... cousin, take care of me. "

Xue Yi turned her back directly , not wanting to look at him again.

She originally thought she had met someone who was talkative and well-behaved, but she didn't expect that he wanted her to be his concubine!

As soon as they left, Xue Yi became angrier as she thought about it, her dignity that she had been holding on to could no longer hold up, and she walked back while holding back her tears.

When my eyes were filled with tears , I accidentally looked at the wrong road and fell into the flowers.

There was a " stab " sound, and a very long gash was cut in the clothes—

Her aunt forced her, and the person in the dream scared her. She finally found a fourth cousin, but she didn't expect that he was also unreliable.

Now even a bunch of flowers can't stand her!

Xue Yi couldn't help but hugged her knees in the flowers and cried softly.

At this time, she was taking a lunch break, and there was no one in the garden. The resentment and grievances of the past few days came to her, and the more she thought about it, the more uncomfortable she became, and she cried especially miserably.

The intermittent choking sounds spread along the window to the attic high up, and even Yang Bao, who was secretly watching the show with his peripheral vision, couldn't bear to watch it.

First she was asked if she wanted to be a concubine, then she sprained her foot and her clothes were torn.

This cousin girl is really unlucky today .

He could think of not becoming a concubine, but Yang Bao was surprised that his cousin could consider the Lu family's wife and decisively refuse to break off the engagement.

He secretly felt that this cousin was not that annoying after all.

The cry was so miserable that Yang Bao couldn't bear it for a moment and glanced at the person standing by the window.

The young master lowered his eyes slightly, his face was calm, as if he didn't hear his cousin's cry at all.

It was afternoon, the sun was getting hotter and fiercer, but the cousin girl's cries were getting weaker and weaker.

Yang Bao stood for a moment and couldn't stand it any longer. He couldn't help but asked in a low voice: " Master, this willow forest is quiet and it's during lunch break. No one passes by. My cousin's foot injury seems to be serious, and her clothes are too dirty." It's torn, look, should we go and bring her back? "

Cui Heng just looked at the little girl holding her knees and crying in the flowers , and didn't respond for a long time.

When he saw her crying, covering her torn clothes, and covering her thin white waist in a panic for fear of being seen, she finally frowned, turned around and pulled a cloak from the shelf. Go down.

The sun was scorching hot above her head, and the clothes underneath her body were torn open by flower thorns. There were several huge rips, one of which went directly from the waist to the thigh. Xue Yi hurriedly pulled the hem of her clothes to cover her, for fear of being seen. His reputation was damaged , so he didn't dare to call for help.

But her foot was sprained again, and she couldn't go back. It was not an option to just sit here without calling for help .

It was neither a matter of screaming nor a cry. Xue Yi was extremely tangled, biting her lower lip so anxiously that it bled. She clutched the torn clothes tightly with both hands and didn't know what to do.

She had no hope and wondered if her second cousin would come find her after disappearing for such a long time.

But the second cousin is so busy, why would he care where she goes ...

What's more, she was so stupid as to make him unhappy in the carriage the day before yesterday. Xueyi really didn't dare to think about it, and became more and more embarrassed.

However, just when she was on the verge of despair, a silk dress was suddenly thrown over her head.

There was a faint dark fragrance on the clothes, which clearly belonged to a man.

The tears in the corners of Xue Yi's eyes were not dry yet. She was dazed for a moment, and she pulled the clothes off bit by bit. A bright light pierced her eyes, and she saw a pair of familiar cloud-patterned shoes. Above that, she saw the crimson official robe and the bright and cheerful figure. A face with high eyes and nose.

—The second cousin actually came to see her.

Xueyi had never been looking forward to his appearance as much as she was now. The tears she had been holding back burst out like a floodgate, and she threw herself at him with a choked sob.

Chapter 15 _ suspicious

When the person in front of him rushed to hug him, Cui Heng was slightly shaken by the impact.

He lowered his eyes slightly and looked at the person who hugged him tightly. There was a fine line of sweat on her forehead, and her lower lip was bitten and swollen. Her neatly combed bun was slightly messy, and it was decorated with Two or three blades of grass.

She was so embarrassed and pitiful that people wanted to reach out and give her a brush.

But this thought only passed by for a moment.

Cui Heng remained unmoved and just asked her calmly: " How did it happen like this? "

There was a majestic voice above his head, and Xue Yi slowly calmed down. When he lowered his head, he realized that his body was covered with flower juice and grass juice, but he pounced on it without any scruples.

=== Section 15 === _

The second cousin must be very disgusted.

Xue Yi quickly let go of her hand, lowered her head and explained calmly: " I ... I accidentally twisted my foot and fell into the flowers . "

Cui Heng listened to her voice that was so thin that it was almost inaudible, but he didn't reveal it. He just glanced at her swollen ankle and said, " Can you still walk? "

Xue Yi tried to move, but as soon as she moved, she felt a sharp pain on her ankle. She let out a soft cry, curled her ankle and shook her head: " No ... can't. "

After a long delay , the lunch break had passed, and some subtle footsteps could be heard outside the willow forest. It seemed that the people on duty were starting to get busy.

Cui Heng looked at her scared look and said nothing. He only bent down and held her knees with one hand, and held her back with the other hand to pick her up.

Xue Yi was ashamed and embarrassed. She was covering her torn clothes and didn't know what to do when her body suddenly felt light. It took her a moment to realize that she was being picked up by her second cousin.

Her whole body was surrounded by the crisp breath , and her mind was extremely confused for a moment. She even forgot about the severe pain in her ankles. She folded her two thin arms helplessly, not knowing where to put them.

When he quietly raised his eyes, he saw his second cousin pursed his lips slightly and his eyes were indifferent, as if he was just upholding the responsibilities of an elder brother without any extraneous expression.

Xue Yi slowly lowered his head again and thanked him in a low voice: " Thank you so much to my second cousin this time. I will never run around again and cause trouble to my second cousin. "

Cui Heng hummed and missed the hot breath that hit the side of his neck when she spoke.

Listening to his understatement, Xue Yi curled up in his arms and became more and more afraid to move.

Just when she took a bumpy step, she vaguely felt that her second cousin's hand supporting her back seemed to be resting on the torn slit in her clothes. It was close to her waist without any obstruction, and there was a thin feeling. The thin heat made her a little uncomfortable.

But the second cousin didn't seem to notice at all, so Xue Yi had to pretend not to notice, and became more and more afraid to move.

However, as soon as he turned out of the willow forest, this delicate peace was broken by two people passing by.

" Cui Shaoyin. " The two people seemed to be here to deliver documents to their second cousin . When they saw a beautiful woman in his arms, their eyes were full of surprise.

Xue Yi was afraid of being caught in the face, so she was so frightened that she quickly grabbed her second cousin's neck and buried her tightly in his arms.

Her movements were too large. When she turned away, Cui Heng's hand on her waist slid half an inch along the opening. A big hand completely grasped half of her waist, and both of them froze. .

For a moment, Cui Heng suppressed the emotions in his eyes and said to the two of them: " Wait a moment, you go first. "

Yang Bao led the people over knowingly, and the two men temporarily concealed their surprise and left.

After the person left, Cui Heng slowly withdrew his hand from her delicate waist and apologized to her in a low voice: " I'm sorry. "

Xue Yi's face was as red as blood, she bit her lip and shook her head softly: " It's not my fault, second cousin. "

Cui Heng looked at her red face, and heat seemed to flow through his body. He moved the hand holding her up to avoid the amputated waist.

This time Xue Yi came closer again, holding his neck with both hands. When he raised his head, he saw the slightly raised Adam's apple and the sharp and sharp jawline. His face was inexplicably hot, and he lowered his eyes and did not dare to look any further.

It wasn't until he returned to his office and Xue Yi was put down that the heat on his face had not completely subsided.

Cui Heng looked calm. When he saw her helplessly covering the crack in her waist , he turned around and pulled two pieces of clothing from the shelf and handed them to her: " These are the regular clothes I left at the office. If you don't mind, go first." Put it on. "

Xue Yi naturally didn't mind, and hugged the clothes and thanked her quickly.

However, Cui Heng's clothes were really too big for her .

An azurite robe covered her whole body from head to toe, covering her tightly. The sleeves had to be rolled up three times to reveal her thin white wrists.

After rolling up her sleeves, she gathered her torn clothes into a ball, then she put her head out and whispered to the figure standing by the window: " Second cousin, I 've changed. "

There is only one room in this room, separated by a bookshelf.

When she was changing clothes, Cui Heng stood in front of the window with his back turned very gentlemanly.

The rustling movement behind him slowly subsided. When Cui Heng turned around, he saw Xue Yi wearing his clothes and looking at him with a smile.

She has a well-proportioned figure and extremely white skin. Even wearing his clothes, she doesn't look ugly. On the contrary, she looks even more slender.

Cui Heng looked away , took a medicine bottle from the shelf and handed it over: " Can you come up ? "

" Okay. " Xue Yi nodded and stretched out his hand to pick it up.

But when she stretched out her hand, the scratched palm was also exposed. The bright red scar was particularly conspicuous on the white palm. She couldn't help but hissed, covered her hand and shrank back.

" Forget it. " Cui Heng frowned and leaned down, " Lift your ankles. "

Xue Yi sat on the small couch. Although she had expected it, she still shrank a little when her second cousin's hand held her ankle and half took off her stockings.

She wanted to step back, but Cui Heng's hand firmly held her calf and scolded: " Don't move. "

" Okay. " Xue Yi responded timidly , not daring to move anymore, watching helplessly as he poured the medicinal oil on her swollen ankle, and then his big hand fell on it.

The second cousin's massage was very gentle, except for the slight sting when the rough fingertips pinched her .

While enduring the pain, she couldn't help but wonder, why were her second cousin's fingertips so rough? He really doesn't look like a pampered civil servant.

But just when she was about to ask, the hand that was originally gently supporting her ankle suddenly tightened her bones with force, and her ankle was in sharp pain. Cousin's shoulder.

It was probably because the noise here was too loud and the woman's cry was too abrupt, which attracted Wei Shaoyin from next door.

As soon as Wei Ming opened the door, he saw a bright white ankle resting on Cui Heng's knee. Going up further, he saw another woman wearing Cui Heng's clothes. There were a bunch of torn skirts scattered on the ground. His eyes suddenly changed. Getting weird.

" Hey, it's broad daylight. I didn't expect Brother Cui to be so impatient that he even tore his clothes? "

There was another look behind her, and Cui Hengxuan pulled down the robe piled up with snow clothes, covering her exposed ankle, and said in a deep voice: " Get out. "

That bit of fair skin flashed past. Before Wei Ming could see it clearly, he clicked his tongue again regretfully: " He even hurt someone. Brother Cui is really not compassionate enough. "

Even though everyone had been praising Cui Heng for being gentle and elegant in the past two years, Wei Ming didn't believe that this person who almost had his leg crippled with such a straight face would change his temper so quickly.

Sure enough, others pretend to be nice, but later they take it out on women.

This little lady's waist is so thin that he can't even bend it several times.

Wei Ming touched his chin with regret, and shouted to Xueyi: " Little lady, you now know the true face of Cui Shaoyin, are you afraid of him? How about leaving him and following me? I treat women But he is much gentler and will never be as rough and violent as him. "

What is your true face?

Xue Yi didn't understand. She just felt that the man at the door was staring at her very uncomfortable. She subconsciously leaned towards Cui Heng and gently pulled on his sleeve.

Cui Heng stood up and blocked her behind him, turned around and said again coldly: " Get out. "

This time his eyes fell on Wei Ming's left leg with an obvious warning.

Wei Ming's old injuries seemed to be aching again. He ground his teeth and remembered the unpleasant memories again.

This madman.

I think back then, he just said a few witty words to his eldest sister, but Cui Heng, who had just returned from the battlefield, almost made his legs lame.

Their family went to complain, but even the sage favored Cui Heng and praised him as a genius. Even if he made mistakes, it was because he had been in the battlefield for a long time and the young man was angry. He scolded him and let it go.

He always hated this incident, but in the next three years, Cui Heng abandoned martial arts and became a scholar, becoming what everyone said was a refined gentleman, and even went to Jing Zhaoyin to work with him.

But how long can someone like him endure this place like Jing Zhaoyin?

When the prince was assassinated, he heard that he could not bear to take action. Now that the Turkic envoy who killed his brother has come to Chang'an again, he does not believe that he can bear it.

Wei Ming sneered coldly. Without him taking action, Cui Heng would leave Jing Zhaoyin on his own sooner or later.

It's really a pity for this little lady.

Wei Ming glanced at the beautiful face with unfinished thoughts, and kindly closed the door for them: " You continue. But - this is still in Jingzhaoyin after all. Brother Cui, don't do it too much, lest others see it. Easy to explain. "

Xueyi couldn't understand what Wei Shaoyin meant at all. She wanted to ask her second cousin, but she saw her second cousin frowning and wiping his fingers gracefully, with a gloomy aura around him.

Xue Yi didn't dare to ask any more questions , so she had to hold back all her questions.

After wiping off the safflower oil on his hands, Cui Heng turned and looked at the person behind him: " The people in the government office are very arrogant. Please stay here in the afternoon and don't go out. I will take you back to the government office after everyone disperses in the evening . "

Xue Yi nodded quickly: " Second cousin, don't worry, I will stay here peacefully . "

When Cui Heng heard her obedient response, he didn't say anything more and returned to the desk to approve documents.

The rest of the time, the room was a little too quiet.

Xue Yi's feet were injured and she couldn't move, and she was wearing her second cousin's clothes. She couldn't go anywhere, so she had to curl up on the small couch near the window and read through travel notes to pass the time.

Across the bookshelf, there was only the slight sound of the second cousin flipping through documents.

Unconsciously , she felt a little tired, so she leaned on the couch and took a nap.

Unexpectedly, in such a short period of time, she actually dreamed of that man again.

This time the situation seemed to be worse. Usually she would just watch, but this time she was very personal.

She heard the man scolding her to be good, and she shook her head, pursed her lips and stubbornly refused to agree.

But this made him even more displeased, and the man squeaked, holding her in his arms and laughing softly: " It doesn't work now, how are you going to endure it later? "

Xue Yi couldn't get away from him, so she could only hold back her tears and endure the rough fingertips sliding down her cheek. But she was really scared and couldn't help but reach out to push in the confusion.

However, this was a dream. When Xueyi thought that she would return in vain as usual, she didn't expect that when she reached out to push, she actually touched a slightly cold hand.

Xue Yi was startled and suddenly opened her eyes, and sure enough she saw that she was holding a hand with distinct joints.

Whose hand is this?

Dreams and reality were mixed together. She gasped for air. She moved her eyes upwards and saw her second cousin's face. Her voice suddenly became panicked: " Second cousin, you ... why are you here ? "

Cui Heng looked at her with a heavy gaze: " You fell asleep and the blanket fell off. "

Xue Yi took a closer look and found that the blanket on her body had fallen off. It turned out that her second cousin had come to cover her with a blanket out of kindness.

She breathed a sigh of relief and was about to say thank you , but when her eyes fell on the three slender fingers she was still holding, she suddenly remembered the similar roughness of her second cousin when he applied the medicine to her just now.

How could it be so similar?

Xue Yi's heart skipped a beat, and her voice trembled slightly as she stared at the slender fingers: " Second cousin, have you ... ever practiced martial arts before? "

Chapter 16 _ strangle

The feeling is so similar.

Xue Yi vaguely felt that her waist, which had just been caressed accidentally by her second cousin, was also aching.

She raised her head and looked at her second cousin's face with sharp eyebrows and starry eyes, thin lips and a high nose. She felt inexplicably afraid. She tried hard to calm down before controlling her voice: " Second cousin, your fingertips look like There is a thin layer of cocoon, how ... how did you get it? "

Cui Heng's fingertips curled up slightly as he suddenly remembered things from the past.

His eyes narrowed , he straightened up, and simply said calmly: " It's just about keeping fit , that's what all the Cui family members do. "

The second cousin's voice suddenly became colder. Xueyi was a little confused for a moment. Could it be that he was unhappy in some way?

=== Section 16 === _

Moreover, her second cousin just saved her today, how could she connect him with the person in her dream?

Even today, the second cousin accidentally touched her waist and immediately stopped his hand and apologized to her. He was definitely not the person in the dream who held her waist and almost bent her.

After calming down, she felt that she had made too much fuss.

Xue Yi looked at her second cousin's tall back and felt guilty. She pulled up the fallen blanket and thanked him softly : " I really want to thank my second cousin for today . "

Cui Heng felt a little annoyed listening to her soft voice and did not respond. He only said: " It's getting late. You pack up and follow me back home. "

Only then did Xue Yi realize that the sky outside was already dark, and there was a faint light in the room. No one was walking around in the yamen. They were probably all on duty. She responded quickly, carefully packed the torn clothes back together, held them in her arms and followed her second cousin.

Due to her foot injury, Cui Heng had to hold her when getting in and out of the carriage, so she still rode with Cui Heng.

The second cousin's breath seemed a little low today, and Xue Yi also sat upright and held his breath, not daring to move .

While she was taking a nap , the carriage stopped in Dongshi.

" Second cousin , did we ... go to the wrong place? " Xue Yi quietly asked the man who was resting with his eyes closed.

" You need to change your clothes. " Cui Heng explained .

That's right, if she went back home wearing her second cousin's clothes, she didn't know how big a fuss would be made.

The second cousin acted really thoughtfully.

Xue Yi's cheeks were slightly red, she thanked him softly, and followed him out of the carriage with her long clothes in hand.

Chang'an is prosperous, and Dongshi is the most prosperous place in this brocade. Shops are adjacent to each other on the long street, and merchants gather there. Looking from a distance, wine flags are waving, meat markets, cloth shops, and warehouses are lined up in rows. In the market, there are orchids selling wine on a donkey, and Kunlun slaves breathing fire and performing tricks.

When I entered the clothing store, I was overwhelmed by the various types of skirts inside.

The proprietress of the shop is a discerning woman. When she saw that this young lady had an extraordinary appearance and the gentleman next to her was so noble, she knew that this was a big order, so she quickly went over and said, " We have a new Sichuan brocade in our shop. He Yundan, what do you two nobles want? "

" Choose a suitable skirt for her. " Cui Heng said, then looked at Xue Yi, " You can choose the rest by yourself. "

Xue Yi didn't dare to ask for more, so she quickly shook her head: " Nothing else is necessary. "

" Just don't worry, sir. " The landlady raised her eyebrows and dragged her in diligently : " Sir, please sit down and have a rest. I 'll take the young lady in to take a look. "

Cui Heng responded lightly and leaned against the door to take a nap.

It was already getting late. Xueyi saw that her second cousin looked tired, so she entered the inner room, took a dress of similar color and style, put it on, and left.

But how could the proprietress be willing to let go of such a big order? She carried a few more fine Shu brocades and said, " These are all new ones. Madam, don't you want to take a look at them again? "

Xue Yi did not dare to accept such a heavy gift and said, " It's really not necessary. I already have enough clothes. "

Seeing that they were dressed in rich clothes, the proprietress guessed that they were not short-dressed, so she rolled her eyes and mysteriously led her inside. Pointing to the row of exquisite pocket clothes on the shelf, she introduced: " Madam He looks like a wealthy man , but in addition to dresses, our store also has many new and unique styles of jackets from the Western Regions. The young lady may wish to choose one, so that her husband's eyes will shine. "

The shop was not big, and the voices could be heard clearly inside and outside. Xueyi was afraid that her second cousin would be angry, so she hurriedly explained: " We are not in this kind of relationship. "

The landlady just thought that the young lady was too shy, so she went over to introduce her more vigorously, and pushed her to the front of the row: " Young lady, you might as well take a look before making a decision . "

Xue Yi glanced randomly a few times, and her eyes were suddenly attracted by a lotus-colored dress.

" So you have chosen this piece. You have a good eye. " The landlady understood, and hurriedly complimented : " The robe of this lotus is specially smoked with storax, a specialty of the Western Regions, and the buds on the top are also embroidered in a particularly unique way. Just enough to cover you. "

She blinked and took the pocket in front of her to compare with Xue Yi.

It turns out that this flower bud is designed with this meaning ...

Xue Yi quickly blushed and pushed the jacket away: " I ... I don't want it anymore. "

But the landlady refused to give up and resisted for a long time, so Xue Yi had no choice but to accept it temporarily.

Outside the door, Cui Heng was resting with his eyes closed, but the shop was too small and his ear was very good, so the conversation inside fell into his ears word for word.

How big are the lotus buds?

He thought uncontrollably, and suddenly remembered the moment when he accidentally touched her while holding her in his arms during the day, and an answer suddenly appeared in his mind, which could probably be held in one hand ...

The fingertips curled up, as if there was still a warm and smooth touch on his hand.

When Xue Yi came out, she saw her second cousin's Adam's apple moving slightly and called out softly: " Second cousin? "

The darkness in Cui Heng's eyes receded instantly , and he saw a small bundle in her hand, and asked lightly: " Have you picked it out? "

Xue Yi nodded , not daring to say what was in the bag.

When Cui Heng saw the red tips of her ears, he just pretended not to know and asked Yang Bao to pay and lead her out.

When they were about to get on the carriage, a group of Hu people suddenly walked out of the nearby wine shop. The leading Hu man with a yellow and brown beard stared at them for a long time, and suddenly shouted at Cui Heng:

" haven't seen you for a long time . "

Wu La.

Cui Heng paused for a moment when he heard the voice. For a moment, he pretended not to hear what he said, took Xue Yi's arm and helped her move forward.

" Hey, what are you doing, Second Young Master? " Wu La chased after him, tutting and shaking his head as he looked at his gentle and elegant appearance in a long robe, " What a resemblance, you and him are so similar. "

The word " him " was spelled out very strongly, as if it was a deliberate reminder of something.

Cui Heng remained indifferent , supporting Xue Yi and continuing to walk forward without squinting, as if he didn't recognize this group of people at all.

Wu La gritted his teeth as he looked at his expressionless expression, then suddenly took out a pendant from his sleeve and shouted at the back: " He also left a pendant on the grassland, don't you want to take it back? "

Cui Heng paused . When he turned around and saw the crescent moon pendant, his eyes changed slightly. He lifted Xue Yi onto the carriage and said, " You go in first . "

Xue Yi didn't understand what they were talking about, but she could tell from their words that they should have known each other before, and maybe ... there was something to celebrate.

But what kind of festival will happen between the second cousin and the foreigner ?

Xue Yi was a little worried when she saw their daggers drawn, but as soon as her second cousin loosened his grip, the curtain fell down, blocking her view.

" Is this your wife? " Wu La touched the corner of his mouth, his eyes turned between the two of them, and after a moment he laughed and shook his head, " No , I forgot, what is the etiquette of Ding You in the Central Plains? You Aye and your eldest brother died just three years ago, so you can't get married so soon. "

The barbarians around him also laughed loudly after hearing this, and glanced at the tall figure with evil intentions.

Yang Bao stood beside the carriage and his teeth were itching with hatred: " These damn Turkic slaves killed the eldest son three years ago. I didn't expect that the envoys sent by the Turks to pay tribute this time would be them. How dare they Provoking someone based on their status is really arrogant! "

Only then did Xue Yi remember that the eldest cousin seemed to have died at the hands of the Turks, and the death was heard to be ... extremely tragic.

Outside, Cui Heng had no expression on his face. He just looked at the crescent moon pendant and said, " Give it back. "

Wu La touched the pendant with a few cracks. He didn't say return it or not, he just shook his head with pity on his face and said: " That brother of yours is really a tough guy. He just needs to say a word to surrender." He could save his life, but he refused to speak. The slender whip was whipped up one after another, beating him so much that he was covered in blood and couldn't even stand up. He still gritted his teeth, which is really admirable. . "

Wu La said as he handed the pendant to Cui Heng: " Look, there seems to be blood in this crack, right? "

Cui Heng's hand hanging by his side slowly clenched: " Give it to me. "

Wu La admired the jade pendant for a while, then stared into Cui Heng's eyes, and deliberately told him: " The whip is useless, we replaced it with a mace. Such a thick mallet can be hammered down one after another. That brother of yours It's really pitiful for such a tall man to be beaten until he was lying on the ground unable to get up ..."

" Jade pendant. " Cui Heng frowned, as if he didn't hear it at all .

Wu La looked at his gloomy face, but then approached him as if he was interested: " You should have thought of this day when you killed so many of our brothers . Do you know how much the people in our tribe hate you. That ambush was originally prepared for you, but unfortunately you didn't come, and it was your brother who came. So the whip was useless, the mace was useless, and then we cut him into five pieces, which was ... enough. "

Wu La became more and more excited as he spoke, and his blue eyes looked straight at him: " The five strongest horses in our tribe were chosen for the dismemberment of the horses, and the ropes were also made of the strongest cables, so they will not be able to escape." Take off ..."

Cui Heng raised his eyes and grabbed his collar: " I want a jade pendant. "

" Can't you bear it anymore? " Wu La was grabbed by the collar, but he was still provoking, " I am an envoy of the Turks . Now that the Turks have signed a peace treaty with the Great Zhou Dynasty, if you dare to touch me, are you trying to violate the treaty? , start a war against the Turks? "

Cui Heng just looked at him coldly and repeated word for word: " Give me the jade pendant . "

Wu La was choked by him and had to reach out to hand over the pendant.

But when he handed it over, he remembered the repeated failures in the past, and his hand deliberately tilted - the pendant fell to the ground and broke into two halves.

" Ah, my hands are numb. " He looked at the broken jade and said innocently , with no apology in his voice.

The jade pendant cracked with a crisp sound, breaking the last string in Cui Heng's mind.

He didn't say anything , but his whole breath seemed to sink suddenly. Then his eyes changed and he stretched out his hand to strangle Wu La's neck and pick him up alive.

Wu La didn't expect that he would really dare to take action. His face turned red when he grabbed him, and the whites of his eyes rolled out: " I ... I am the envoy of the Turks , you dare to kill me! "

Cui Heng had no expression on his face. He just tightened his grip on him and lifted his feet off the ground.

Wu La looked at his indifferent eyes and was extremely frightened for a moment.

However, the man in front of him had no intention of stopping, and his hands tightened , as if he would really strangle him to death.

Wu La suddenly opened his eyes.

Xue Yi, who was sitting in the carriage, was already worried. When he saw this scene, his hands loosened and the clothes he had picked fell to his feet, and his mind became a mess.

Second cousin, is he really just a civil servant ...

Chapter 17 _ restraint

Wu La was picked up so hard that his toes were off the ground.

His face turned red and his lips turned purple, as if he was going to die in the next moment.

The onlookers wanted to rush forward, but they were afraid of angering Cui Heng. He would really strangle people to death, so they only dared to shout angrily.

Xue Yi was in a trance for a moment as she watched her second cousin lift the person up expressionlessly, with veins popping out on his arms.

Is this ... really the gentle and elegant second cousin she knows in daily life?

Seeing the whites of Wu La's eyes rolling up more and more, Yang Bao looked anxiously on the sidelines. He couldn't help but rushed out and persuaded Cui Heng: " Young master, he is an envoy of the Turks now. I'm afraid something will happen." in trouble …"

However, the moment the jade shattered, Cui Heng had already lost his mind. Even after listening to his words, he was still indifferent. Instead, he squeezed Wu La's thumb tighter.

Wu La raised his head in an instant, unable to even utter the vague curses before, and could only look at Cui Heng with wide eyes.

When the barbarians around him saw this situation, they could no longer hold back. They drew their knives angrily and wanted to do it in the street.

In desperation, Yang Bao had no choice but to move out of the eldest lady: " Sir, there are many people here, and if the eldest lady knows that you have taken action, she may be worried. "

At the mention of his mother , Cui Heng's empty eyes returned to life.

He stared intently at the man he was holding so tightly that he could hardly breathe. When Wu La's eyes turned white and he was about to faint, he loosened his tight wrist and threw him out: " Get out. "

Wu La was thrown to the ground, and a group of barbarians quickly surrounded him and helped him up.

Wu La held his throat and coughed several times, and then his purple face slowly turned back to blood, and he stared at the person in front of him hatefully.

Sure enough, he still hasn't changed.

" You wait- "

=== Section 17 === _

Afraid that he would really kill her, Wu La had to lead the people away despite being angry.

After cleaning up the people, Cui Heng leaned over and picked up the jade that was broken into two halves on the ground .

It was originally a fine mutton-fat jade, but now there are several cracks across the jade, and the broken parts are so intertwined that they cannot be put back together.

He brushed off the dust stained on it little by little, brushed off the small " Lang " character on it, and slowly tightened it in the palm of his hand.

The originally chaotic market has returned to calm. It is already getting late, shops have closed their doors, and pedestrians on the road are also in a hurry, rushing back before the curfew.

Xueyi looked at the gloomy look of her second cousin outside, her mind was in a mess, and she always felt that there was something she had forgotten.

When her second cousin's tall body entered the carriage and the space suddenly became cramped, she subconsciously shrank back and pressed against the wall of the carriage.

" fear me? "

Cui Heng stared at the person who was retreating and paused before moving forward.

Second cousin seems a little strange today.

Staring closely at him with his deep eyes , Xue Yi felt a slight chill on her back against the carriage. She shrank her neck and nodded subconsciously. When she noticed that he seemed displeased, she quickly shook her head: " No, I'm not afraid. Just a little ... unexpected. "

" Accident? "

Cui Heng asked her calmly , " Don't you remember? "

Remember what?

Xue Yi couldn't understand his words at all, and her whole body was exposed under his eyes, and she suddenly felt unspeakable fear.

She supported her body with both hands and shook her head slightly: " I don't understand what the second cousin is talking about. "

" You do not understand? "

Cui Heng suddenly laughed softly, raised his hand and pinched her chin.

He should have known better.

Not a word of truth came from her mouth .

You should have understood it from the first time they met. The second time, you knew clearly that she was pushing up on purpose, but you still had some thoughts.

Suddenly being taken over by his second cousin , Xue Yi's jaw hurt. He reached out and grabbed the car window to avoid falling into his arms: " Second cousin , what does this mean? What should I remember? "

" You really don't remember? "

The hand holding her chin suddenly tightened. Cui Heng stared at her trembling eyelashes and black and white eyes, trying to see something different from her usual innocence.

Xue Yi was forced to raise her head and her breathing was a little short, but her second cousin's eyes frightened her even more. She grabbed the corner of her skirt and bit her lip to keep from shouting.

But when her second cousin's fingers tightened again , her jaw felt dull pain, and the tears that had accumulated in her eyes instantly fell down. She couldn't help but cry out: " Second cousin, it hurts ..."

Hot tears hit the back of his hand. Cui Heng's pupils shrank, and his indifferent eyes gradually regained consciousness.

In fact , if you think about it carefully, it seems that he should be grateful to her.

If he hadn't injured his leg, according to the Wula clan's hatred for him, he should have been the one who died in the first place.

But sometimes , the survivors suffer more than the dead.

He could no longer go to the battlefield, and was trapped in a small corner of Chang'an. The hand that originally held the sword could only hold a pen, and he could not even avenge his father and brother.

Carrying his brother 's life on his back, he had no peace for three years.

She turned him into a zombie.

Should he be grateful to her?

Or should I hate her?

The surface of his hand was so hot that he could hardly hold it. Cui Heng listened to her soft plea and finally let go. He leaned back against the carriage, as if he was not the one who held her tightly just now.

The carriage suddenly became quiet. Xue Yi suppressed her choking voice and could only use the corner of her sleeve to gently wipe away the tears from the corner of her eyes.

But his jaw really hurt. Xue Yi stretched out his hand and touched it quietly, and vaguely found two thick finger marks, which must have been red by his second cousin ...

Xue Yi held her face in her palms and massaged it carefully. She lowered her head, feeling aggrieved and scared. She didn't understand why her second cousin suddenly treated her like this.

She hugged her knees and quietly raised her head , only to see her second cousin's eyes closed, with a dark expression on his face, as if he was extremely worried.

Maybe — the second cousin was provoked by the barbarians today and was in a bad mood.

Xue Yi silently excused him, hugging her knees and curling up alone.

The carriage bumped all the way, and a faint scent of Suhe floated inside, entering her nostrils. The aroma was extremely strong and decadent, filling the small carriage, making people breathless.

Xue Yi was dizzy for a moment by the strong fragrance. When she lowered her head, she realized that the fragrance was coming from the jacket she had just bought.

The baggage accidentally dropped to the ground when she was frightened , and it shook away a little, and then it released such a strong fragrance.

Unfortunately, the baggage was scattered at the second cousin's feet , and two thin, lotus-colored straps were piled on his black moiré shoes, which was particularly out of place.

Xue Yi's face turned red, and she wanted to take the jacket back before her second cousin noticed it.

She didn't dare to bend down, so she had to gently lift her toes to hook them.

But the material was too thin, and the carriage was extremely dark. She tried several times but failed to hook up the fabric. Instead, her toe accidentally rubbed against her second cousin's leg—

Xue Yi froze, and saw that her second cousin had his eyes closed, as if he had fallen asleep. Then he breathed a sigh of relief and gently used his toes to hook him.

Picking it up, she curled up her legs and retracted little by little . She was about to take it back. When she reached out to take it, the person who was taking a nap with his eyes closed suddenly opened his eyes and grabbed her hand. : " do what? "

Xue Yi hurriedly took out his hand, but he had no time to withdraw the things in his hand, and the flower bud just happened to be gathered in his palm.

The tips of her ears instantly became hot . She lowered her head and explained vaguely: " Something ... fell. "

Cui Heng lowered his head and realized what he was holding. The voice of the landlady suddenly rang in his mind—

Just enough to live in.

Sure enough, his Adam's apple moved.

Xue Yi looked at her second cousin's slightly curved fingers and pursed thin lips. Her cheeks were almost bleeding. She didn't care and snatched the clothes back and gathered them in her palms.

But the baggage couldn't be untied, so she could only lower her head and stuff the pocket inside little by little.

The clothes in that shop were the most fashionable. She was wearing a goose-yellow chest-length skirt. The shawl fell off during her struggle, and the large white patch of white under her neck flooded into Cui Heng's eyes, forming an arc. , swaying slightly as the carriage rocked.

Cui Heng's mind suddenly flashed a scene of her climbing over to her. The beautiful scene flashed by. He was dizzy for a moment. When he opened his eyes again, he intuitively felt that there should be a small mole under her dress, which was light red. One, seems to be on the lower left.

What you can see is pure white, without any vermilion.

There must be some.

A voice screamed in her mind, just move her dress down an inch.

There was irritation between his brows , and for a moment he wanted to tear off the obstructive skirt to see if there was that mole.

His hand had already reached out, and before the person in front of him realized it, he put it on her shoulder and lifted up her belt.

With a little effort, he would know the answer.

After all, hadn't the person in front of her already wanted him to do this to her?

—Deliberately dropped her jacket at his feet , purposely rubbed her legs against him, purposely bent over and brought it to him. The car was filled with a decadent aroma. Wasn't this all her deliberate act?

He was probably really crazy. Even though he knew her motives were impure, he still had thoughts that he shouldn't have had as if he was possessed.

In this case, he might as well comply with her wishes.

Xue Yi was hurriedly stuffing her clothes with her head down. When she was about to straighten up , she found a slender hand falling on her shoulder.

After pulling on her clothes for a moment, she turned her head to look, only to see that the finger bones had turned white from the exertion, and the veins on her arms were slightly bulging, as if they were deliberately enduring something.

Further up, there was a heavy gaze falling into her eyes, which made her feel inexplicably heartbroken.

Xueyi's legs, which were half-kneeling to sort out her baggage, suddenly became weak. She swallowed her fear and slowly raised her head to look at her second cousin, wanting to ask him what he wanted to do.

But the moment she was about to speak, there was a snapping sound in her ears, which stung her ears and buzzed—

Chapter 18 _ Lace up

When the red ramie silk gauze was stretched to the extreme, the silk thread stretched straight, and there was a " buzz " sound—

The completely broken sound was like a broken string.

Very subtle sounds echoed over and over again in this quiet carriage.

There was a ringing in Xue Yi's ears , and she looked blankly at the person in front of her. Suddenly her shoulders relaxed, as if something had slipped, and she realized that it was not the strings that were broken.

But her belt .

She slowly lowered her head and found that one end of the thin belt was held between two slender fingers, barely tied.

The other end had nothing to rely on, and it drooped down layer by layer until it reached the waist.

Xue Yi was stunned for a moment. At this time, the car curtain was lifted by the wind, revealing a chill. She suddenly came back to her senses, quickly reached out to cover her face, and turned her head to look at the person in front of her in panic: " Second cousin? "

Cui Heng's slender fingertips were wrapped around a bright yellow tie, which did not match his sharp features and the calm aura around him.

Until I met those clear black and white eyes and saw the panic and silent questioning in those eyes, the raging evil thoughts in my mind dissipated as quickly as the ebbing tide.

His dark eyes suddenly came back to his senses, and then he put his hand on her shoulder so hard that his knuckles became white and loosened—

He fell down very gently and brushed her shoulder: " There's a catkin on your shoulder. "

His voice was understated, as light as a spring in a deep valley.

Xue Yi turned her head to look, and sure enough she saw a ball of white wadding picked up by his fingertips.

With a curl of her index finger, the catkins floated out of the car window.

Looking at the fingers facing the light, they looked as long and slender as jade sculptures. It was hard to imagine that it was the same hands that had torn her clothes apart just now.

" Thank you so much , second cousin. "

Xue Yi thanked her and stared at the finger, feeling in a trance for a while—

If she was just holding catkins, why would her second cousin tear her clothes apart?

Her confusion was all written on her face, and the confusion in her eyes was visible.

Cui Heng took a deep breath. When he raised his head again, he clasped his hands casually on his knees and explained in a deep voice: " I accidentally used too much force. "

=== Section 18 === _

So that's it.

Xue Yi slowly loosened her hands around her shoulders and let out a breath. This explanation seemed reasonable.

After all, the second cousin had just been able to lift the Huren up with one hand, so it was no big deal if he accidentally tore the frenulum while brushing off the catkins for her.

Xue Yi warned herself gently in her heart, but there was still a lingering weirdness in her heart.

The second cousin's knuckles on her shoulders were obviously so hard that they turned white. Did he really just want to brush off the catkins for her?

Or ... want to do something else?

Xue Yi was inexplicably afraid, so she turned around and moved back while covering her slipping clothes . She gently brought the two torn ties on her left shoulder together in an attempt to tie them up.

However, the carriage was too dark, the carriage was rickety, and there was a second cousin behind her who frightened her. She tilted her head and tried hard to fasten it, but this posture was inconvenient. The more anxious she became, The silk strap became slippery and almost slipped out of her hand several times.

Not long after, there was a thin layer of sweat on her forehead, and her palms were slightly wet .

At this time , the carriage was already galloping all the way and had entered Xinghuafang. It was about to return to the palace. It would not be safe if someone saw him disheveled.

When she was anxious , an emergency voice came from above her head at the right time.

" I'll help you. "

Xue Yi turned her head and saw her second cousin sitting upright, leaning forward slightly, as if he was just mentioning something casually.

She opened her mouth to refuse, but when she was looked at by that calm gaze, she could not say any words of refusal. Finally, she somehow let go and handed the belt into his hand.

Cui Heng seemed to have no distracting thoughts at all. His two slender fingers were dry and moist, and he effortlessly gathered the silky silk ribbon together.

Xue Yi's panic gradually subsided, and she lowered her head and allowed him to move.

However, when the fingers were knotted with force, a red mark appeared on the shoulder—

She hissed , bit her lip and reached out to grab the car window .

" tight? "

Cui Heng glanced at her, and the fingers that were about to be knotted paused.

Xue Yi didn't want to answer, but she was so uncomfortable that she could hardly breathe, as if she was being held by someone, so she could only blush and nodded dullly: " A little bit. "

Cui Heng paused, then measured her figure and lowered it an inch further as appropriate.

Xue Yi lowered his head and nodded softly: " That's it. "

Cui Heng then wrapped his fingers around her and tied it into a loose knot, being extremely gentlemanly and not even touching her shoulder with his fingertips.

" Thank you, second cousin. " Once the clothes were fastened, Xue Yi shrank back uncomfortably, while Cui Heng was still sitting upright.

But when he took a quick glance, Cui Heng couldn't see clearly whether the small mole existed because of the blinding whiteness.

He responded lightly, and unintentionally twirled his fingertips on his knees: " You ..."

He wanted to ask her if she had the mole on her chest, but when he thought that he had only used a little force, the tips of her ears burned red. Such a secret question was destined to have no answer, so he stopped asking.

Xueyi only heard one word and looked up in confusion : " What does the second cousin want to say ? "

Cui Heng pursed his lips, covering up a trace of evil thoughts, and only reminded: " Your shawl fell off. "

Xue Yi followed his eyes and looked down, and sure enough she saw that most of the shawl had fallen off, exposing a large area of white under her neck. She quickly stretched out her hand to pull the shawl up.

As she folded her arms, she secretly glanced at her second cousin with her eyes. She saw him sitting upright with a calm face, as if he was not the same person who tore her belt and tied her with force.

Xue Yi's heart was in a state of confusion. It was clear that her second cousin looked like a gentleman, but why did his behavior always make her involuntarily fearful?

Xue Yi's heart was in a mess, and she could hardly breathe in the car with him.

Fortunately, it didn't take long for the carriage to arrive.

In order to avoid suspicion, Cui Heng got off the carriage alone and returned to Qingwu Courtyard through the east door in advance. She was the only one left in the carriage, and she calmed down after struggling all the way.

Because she injured her leg when she went out and changed her clothes, she was afraid that her sister-in-law would find out and cause rumors, so she was extra careful on the way back to Lihuayuan.

But unfortunately, when he was about to enter the door of the wing, he was discovered by Lu Xuening.

" Stop. " Lu Xuening called her.

" Sister. " Xue Yi held on to the door frame and hid in the dark, fearing that she would find something wrong with the belt on her shoulders.

However, Lu Xuening seemed to be in a low mood today. He didn't even notice that she had changed her clothes. He just said impatiently: " My aunt asked you to go to the Buddhist hall to find her tomorrow afternoon. "

Aunt is looking for her?

Xue Yi's intuition was that it was not a good thing, so she asked tentatively: " Did aunt say something? "

Lu Xuening's lips twitched into a smile: " Of course it's a good thing. "

Xueyi recently heard that her third cousin's illness seemed to be not getting better recently. Could it be that her aunt couldn't wait any longer and wanted to show off her cards to celebrate the occasion?

Xue Yi was uneasy. The abnormality of her second cousin that she was struggling with just now was completely forgotten, and she only thought about how to avoid this marriage.

The next day, Xueyi went to see her aunt in the Buddhist hall of Lihuayuan .

Sure enough, as soon as they walked in, without a word of conversation, my aunt mentioned Cui Sanlang: " You are always going out these days and rarely see Sanlang. He stays alone and lonely, and often talks about you. You are our direct cousins, so you should be together." Just move around frequently. "

Xue Yi felt fear when she thought of that pale face and the heavy air of death in the room.

But her aunt held her hand, and she didn't dare to break away, so she could only nod: " Yes, my niece is also thinking about her cousin's illness. My niece has been a little neglectful recently because of the assassination of the prince. "

This girl, like her mother, has no independent opinions. It is her blessing to be able to marry Saburo, and the second lady is not worried about her having the courage to refuse.

The second lady felt a little relieved when she saw her well-behaved look, but when she mentioned the prince, she suddenly asked: " I heard that you also went to Jing Zhaoyin yesterday. Did you go with Erlang when you returned home? "

Why did my aunt suddenly ask about my second cousin?

Xue Yi's heart tightened, and she lowered her eyes and explained calmly: " I accidentally injured my foot, and my second cousin took care of me on the way back. We are indeed traveling together. "

" Then what happened at that time ? Why did the Turkic envoy accuse Erlang of hurting someone in court today? " The second lady frowned and inquired carefully.

It turned out to be for envoys.

Xueyi breathed a sigh of relief and explained the matter . After thinking about it again, he frowned: " Then the envoy was the one who complained first? "

" After all, he is an envoy of a country. He spoke pitifully in front of the emperor, and the saint couldn't ignore it. Erlang was punished by the saint today to stay in seclusion for ten days. " The second lady said quietly, then shook her head and sighed after a moment, " Erlang's temperament has really not changed. If he is really allowed to inherit the palace ..."

The second lady stopped and did not continue speaking, but the dissatisfaction in her voice was clear.

Xue Yi felt a little uncomfortable listening to her tone, but after thinking about it, she understood that now the eldest master and eldest son of the first house were gone, leaving only Cui Heng, while the second master of their second house was taking office. After the death of a father, the question of whether a son or a brother will succeed him has been an issue that has been debated since ancient times.

My aunt probably wants the second master to take over as the head of the family.

No wonder he was so eager to ask her to celebrate his third cousin's birthday, and then recruited her eldest sister to give it to his second cousin.

Xue Yi just pretended not to notice and nodded along.

The second lady knew the reason, and after telling her a few words to see Cui Sanlang, she waved her hand to let her go down: " Go and call Xuening. I have something to tell her. "

I called her here because of my third cousin, but who did I call the eldest sister here for, my second cousin?

Xue Yi was puzzled and didn't understand what her aunt wanted to do for a while , so after calling her eldest sister, she deliberately slowed down her pace to hear what they wanted to do.

The sound inside was so low that she couldn't hear clearly for a while.

However, just as he reached the threshold, he heard the eldest sister exclaim: " You want me to drug my second cousin ?"

To sort out the old times when you want to cross the threshold, welcome to join us and read tens of thousands of historical novels for free. Almost stumbling in his steps, Xueyi gasped and couldn't help but turn his head and listen carefully.

Chapter 19 _ plan

" Quiet. "

Immediately, another scolding voice came from inside.

Lu Xuening panicked, her voice suddenly dropped, and she couldn't help but ask again: " Aunt, is this really feasible? What if we are discovered ..."

The second lady 's hand turning the beads slowed down, and she looked at her with raised eyebrows: " When the seventh lady of the Zheng family in Xingyang heard that the birthday banquet was coming, she made it clear that she wanted to propose marriage to Erlang. She was from the Zheng family, and she was She has a reputation as a virtuous person, but if she arrives, you will have no part in it. Do you really think I am willing to take this step? "

She coughed slightly, and the envoy immediately closed the door tightly.

Second cousin is planning to get married?

Lu Xuening became nervous instantly and did not dare to refute: " My niece is completely under the orders of my aunt, but ... I'm afraid it's hard to get close to my second cousin. What is my aunt going to do? "

Since the second lady dared to propose this idea, she obviously had a plan.

She brushed her sleeves and said calmly: " Since what happened three years ago , my sister-in-law of the eldest daughter-in-law has often stayed in bed to recuperate, and most of the affairs of the house have been handed over to me. Erlang has been banned this time. In the ancestral hall, no one is allowed to serve on behalf of others. All the people in this ancestral hall are under my command. When the time comes, we will arrange for someone to replace the spices in his room with aphrodisiac incense. You can go in in the name of delivering cakes. , close the door ..."

The second lady paused. After all, as an elder, she couldn't explain clearly. She only continued: " It doesn't have to be successful. It will always cause a mess. I will take people to catch it in an hour. In front of everyone, when we arrive, The time is right when the rice is raw and the rice is ready, so don't be afraid that he won't respond. "

So that's it.

Lu Xuening's heart beat loudly when she heard it. After all, this was a major matter related to her reputation. If she succeeded, she would reach the sky in one step, but if she failed, she would never turn around!

She pursed her lips in a fashionable manner and did not dare to respond.

" This is a rare opportunity for Erlang to be banned . If you miss this time, even I will not be able to put people in his yard in the future. You have to think clearly. " The second lady did not rush, but Look at her calmly.

Yes, my aunt was able to marry into the Cui family because of the right time, place, people , and people . This is probably her only chance to do the same thing as her aunt .

Lu Xuening only hesitated for a moment and then nodded: " My niece listens to my aunt in everything. "

The second lady nodded happily, and then took her and told her to be careful.

Outside the door, Xue Yi only heard that exclamation.

She strained her ears to listen carefully, but seeing that she had not left for a long time, the female servant guarding the gate had already come over to drive her away.

In desperation, she had to leave first.

But the eldest sister's exclamation lingered in her ears for a long time.

Give your second cousin some medicine. What medicine should you give and when should you give it?

She was troubled by many problems, and her heart was still pounding until she returned to Lihuayuan.

She went out yesterday . When she came back, she injured her foot, changed her clothes, and brought back a very delicate pocket. All kinds of abnormalities made Harukata feel a little weird in her heart when she was cleaning it up for her. While resting his chin in a daze, he asked in an insinuating way: " Madam, are you ... have you been bullied by Cui Erlang? "

" bully " was a bit harsh. She clearly thought that she had lost her virginity to her second cousin and even suffered inhuman torture.

Xue Yi turned her head and smiled softly: " What are you thinking about? It's all an accident . My second cousin has done nothing wrong with me. "

=== Section 19 === _

" That's good. I see that the second young master is not that impudent person. " Harukata breathed a sigh of relief.

But after being reminded like this, Xue Yi suddenly understood what the eldest sister meant.

Could it be that the eldest sister wanted to give her second cousin ... that kind of medicine?

She was terrified. According to the temperament of her aunt and eldest sister, the more she thought about it, the more reasonable it became.

My aunt is so brave. She dares to use such despicable methods on my second cousin in the house!

Xue Yi's heartbeat was pounding. Should she tell her second cousin about this?

But she only heard this sentence. She didn't know how to proceed, when to proceed, or even if the eldest sister would regret it.

What's more, she and the eldest sister are from the same Lu family. If the eldest sister's reputation is ruined, it will not benefit her.

Xue Yi was extremely confused. She was about to fall asleep, but now she was tossing and turning and couldn't fall asleep.

The abnormality of her second cousin has been appearing before her eyes for the past two days.

It seems that the second cousin is not as simple as he seems.

After tossing and turning for a long time, she fell into a light sleep until the night was dark and dark clouds covered the moon.

But I think about it day by day and dream about it at night.

She dreamed of that person again .

In the dream, they were also in the small carriage, and the man, like his second cousin, put his hand on her shoulder.

But he didn't brush off the catkins for her, and he didn't want to be as gentlemanly as his second cousin . Instead, he looked at her coldly: " Take it off. "

Xue Yi couldn't believe her ears and raised her head in shock: "... What? "

He sat upright, leaning forward slightly , his eyes half smiling: " Don't you understand? "

Xue Yi 's cheeks dizzy, she muttered at the face with a straight nose and thin lips for a long time, and then she choked out three words: " You ... you are shameless! "

" Don't take it off? "

He opened his thin lips lightly and raised her belt with his slender fingers.

The look in his eyes was too oppressive. The bed tent was already so small that Xue Yi couldn't avoid it, so he could only hug himself tighter and purse his lips, refusing to do anything.

Turning her back, blocking the heavy sight, she felt a little safer.

But then the person who was sitting upright suddenly leaned forward. Xueyi was so frightened that he quickly pressed against the carriage, tears almost coming out: " Do n't come over. "

" Are you scared? " He chuckled, but did not retreat, still staring at her.

Xue Yi folded her shoulders, and when her eyes fell on his lightly clasped fingers, her heart felt slightly numb.

The slightly cold fingers slid down her shoulders little by little, with an obvious warning sign. They stretched her belt with two fingers, as if she was going to tear it apart without doing anything.

Xue Yi's scalp was numb and she quickly moved away: " I'll do it myself. "

After hearing the answer, he sat back upright, his eyes still darkened.

The memory of past humiliation resurfaced, and Xue Yi had no choice but to pull the belt down little by little with trembling hands.

The clothes in late spring were not complicated, but she moved extremely slowly, biting her lip and pulling down reluctantly.

When he was halfway through , the man suddenly shouted - " Stop " .

Fortunately, he hasn't gone all out.

Xue Yi breathed out a sigh of relief .

But then I heard a voice above my head—

" Sure enough, there is. "

have what?

Xueyi endured the humiliation and followed his eyes, only to find that he was staring at a small mole on her body.

It's just a mole, what's there to see?

She didn't understand, but he seemed to have solved a long-standing confusion. Just looking at it was not enough. He touched it with slightly cold fingers and pressed down with his fingertips.

This move was so sudden that she couldn't help but shrink back.

This timid look in his eyes seemed to arouse his interest even more. As soon as his cold hands fell, he grabbed her waist.

After a while, the carriage suddenly started to shake. Xue Yi's hands were weakly wrapped around his neck to prevent her from falling off the carriage. As the carriage shook, her tearful eyes inadvertently seemed to see a flash of his back. A red mark, a red crescent mark.

Is it possible that this person has some obsession with the mark?

A cinnabar mole seemed to be drawn out of blood. Xue Yi could n't help but hold back the tears. Her long nails deliberately dug in along the crescent mark. He frowned and pushed her directly. On the carriage.

Her back was aching, and Xue Yi's nails were working harder. When her nails were about to break, she opened her eyes with sweat. Her eyes were dark, and there was nothing around her. Only then did she realize that everything was hers again. A dream.

Her forehead was already wet with sweat, and Bai Ling's pajamas were wet against her body, making her even more uncomfortable.

Xue Yi lay on the couch and rested for a long time before she regained her composure, but this dream was too real. She gently lifted her clothes, lowered her head to look , and sure enough she saw a small red mole.

It was so small and so hidden. If the person hadn't told her, she probably wouldn't have discovered it at all.

It was as bright red as blood, as if the pain from being pinched by him still remained. Xueyi quickly moved his eyes away and rubbed them gently.

However, after the dream , her whole body was soaked in cold sweat, and she had no intention of sleeping anymore. She hugged her knees and lay in a daze on the couch.

It was extremely quiet at night , and inexplicably, she thought about the look in her second cousin's eyes when he brushed the catkins for her.

What was he looking at at that time ?

Does it require such deep and heavy eyes to look at a ball of catkins?

Could it be that he was looking at this little mole on her body through a layer of clothes?

When Xue Yi thought of those dark eyes, she suddenly felt a chill all over her body in the deep dark night, and felt a sense of fear.

But the second cousin clearly didn't do anything to her. Even when her shawl fell off, he asked her to put it back on again without any hesitation.

Xue Yi hesitated for a moment, wiped the sweat from the back of his neck, and decided to stay away from his second cousin for the time being.

Fortunately, she sprained her foot, and her second cousin was under grounding for the past few days, so there was no need to see her again.

Soon, the ten-day period was coming to an end, and her feet were almost healed.

However, there was no movement from the eldest sister opposite, which made her doubtful. Could it be that the eldest sister just said it casually that day and didn't intend to take risks?

But just when she was breathing a sigh of relief , on the ninth day , Harukata, who had been ordered to stare at the opposite side, suddenly ran in in a hurry.

" Madam, I really let you guess. The eldest lady has been quiet in the past few days, but this morning she suddenly put on a newly made skirt, tied it in a high bun, and quietly walked out of the door carrying a food box. "

" Which direction did she go to? " Xue Yi was studying painting, and her eyelids jumped when she heard this.

" It looks like a ancestral hall. I just saw that the food box was brought back from the big kitchen by Qingrou beside the eldest lady. I guess she stuffed the money and made a snack alone to please Cui Erlang. Woolen cloth. "

Qingfang thought carefully and looked at her worriedly: " Cui Erlang has been banned for so many days and I haven't seen you come to see him. Now that the ladies have gone, if you don't go, will you fall behind and make him unhappy?" happiness? "

Qingfang had no idea what was going on and was still worried about her.

However, Xueyi understood that the eldest sister was not just sending cakes this time. She might not be able to hold back anymore and was really going to take risks.

The hand holding the pen suddenly stopped, and Xueyi remained silent for a long time. He didn't even notice that the ink was spreading along the cotton or paper.

But let's not talk about the medicine. Now it is the ninth day. The second cousin has been alone for so many days. If someone comes to add fragrance to Hongxiu at this time, I am afraid that it will be possible without the need for medicine.

Xue Yi was upset for a moment. If the eldest sister really succeeds, won't she always have the upper hand in the future, and she will never be able to fight for her mother's status?

Even if the eldest sister is caught without success, she is a biological sister after all, and her reputation will be affected.

After thinking about it, no matter whether the eldest sister's move succeeds or not, it will be harmful to her but not beneficial at all.

Xue Yi hesitated for a moment, then put down her pen, and said to Qing Fang in a warm voice: " You also go and prepare a pastry, and we'll go see our second cousin. "

Chapter 20 _ Enter by mistake

This day happened to be the tenth day of the lunar month. In Fu'an Hall, everyone was paying their respects to the old lady.

Among all the children and grandchildren in the house, only the big house is missing.

The old lady sat at the top, leaning on a dove stick in her hand , concentrating, listening to the words of the people below, and except for the occasional cough, she said nothing the rest of the time.

When everyone dispersed, the eldest lady, who had been frowning, helped her back , and then she said carefully: " Mother ..."

But as soon as she opened her mouth, the old lady coughed: " If you are doing it for Erlang's sake, there is no need to speak. "

The eldest lady held the handkerchief. Although her posture was dignified, her eyes were slightly blue. She had not rested for several days.

Being blocked like this, her face did not change and she still insisted: " It is indeed wrong for Erlang to hurt people in the street, but it was also the Turk who was disrespectful first. He actually used Dalang's token to provoke him. How can I bear it? "

The old lady lowered her head , and when she saw the jade broken into two pieces in her hand, she paused on her crutches and her palms trembled slightly.

That was the eldest grandson of the Cui family. He had been carefully trained for so many years, but he died tragically on the border just when he was about to mature. How could it not make people sad?

The old lady moved her eyes away and sighed slightly: " Now that the Turks have negotiated peace with the Great Zhou Dynasty and signed a treaty, the relationship between the Cui family and Wu La is no longer a personal feud, but a state matter. Erlang's move is in line with the situation, but it is not. Yu Li. Let him be alone. It would be a good thing if he could think about it . "

" Thinking about it? " The eldest lady lost her voice, showing a rare hint of ecstasy, " Why do you, mother, know what happened back then ? Isn't it enough to destroy the master and the eldest man? Now that the eldest son has been guarding Ding Youli for three years, I only call him He works in Jingzhao Yin. He is just impulsive now and has been banned without hurting anyone. From now on ..."

" Okay. " The old lady coughed heavily and stopped her words, " Don't mention such words again in the future. "

The eldest lady suppressed all her words and just lowered her eyes in silence.

Her husband and her eldest son died tragically together. The old lady didn't hear the sound for a moment. When she turned her head and saw her haggard and pale profile, she couldn't bear it. She took her hand and comforted her: " The past is over, what matters is the person in front of you. "

The eldest lady gave a bitter smile and did not mention it again: " Now that Erlang has been imprisoned for so many days, and there is no one around to take care of him, I was worried too much for the moment. Please forgive me, mother. "

The old lady clapped her hand, summoned the second lady, and asked, " Now that the affairs of the ancestral hall are under your management, what's wrong with Erlang lately? "

The second lady knew that her mother-in-law was deliberately comforting her sister-in-law, so she smiled and said: " Don't worry, mother , there is a waiter beside Erlang, and the three meals a day will be served as they are. I guarantee that he will not be treated badly." . "

After hearing this, the eldest lady's sullen expression finally relaxed a little, and she rarely took the initiative to talk to this sister-in-law : " I'll help you now . "

" Sister- in-law, what are you talking about? " The second lady was flattered , and the folds of her smiling eyes were filled with powder, " Sister-in-law, do n't worry about keeping it safe. After today, Erlang will definitely go back intact tomorrow. "

The eldest lady had always disliked this sister-in-law's gaudy dress and flattering tone. When she heard this, she just nodded in agreement with her chin raised, then resigned and returned to Ninghui Hall with the support of the female envoy.

As soon as they left, the second lady's face instantly darkened.

She knew that Mr. Li didn't like her, so why did she ever like Mr. Li?

=== Section 20 === _

Although Mrs. Li had never said anything sarcastic to her, the indifference and alienation in her eyes clearly meant that she looked down upon her.

But what if you look down on her?

She just married into the second wife and became sisters-in-law with her.

Not only that, her niece is about to win over her most valued legitimate son.

If things really come to pass, she would like to see how this sister-in-law, who claims to be from a high family, can still show off in front of her.

The second lady felt relieved just thinking about it. She walked out of Fu'an Hall and lowered her voice and asked the female envoy beside her: " Has everything been arranged properly? "

" Everything is ready . The maids in the yard have all found excuses to go out, and the spices have been changed. Now just waiting for the lady to come in, someone will close the door from the outside. " The maid replied carefully.

The second lady breathed a sigh of relief: " Let's go for a walk in the garden and return in an hour. "

Xue Yi followed her sister-in-law from a distance and passed through the hanging flower gate. Sure enough, she saw that she was going to the ancestral hall, and her heart started to beat loudly.

She didn't dare to follow too closely , and after knowing her sister's purpose, she just followed him loosely.

After entering the ancestral hall, it was a little too quiet all the way. There were not even many people in the courtyard where the second cousin was imprisoned.

Thinking that she might have been pushed away, Xueyi became more and more sure of her sister's thoughts and quickly followed her.

Unexpectedly, in the blink of an eye, my sister-in-law disappeared.

There were six east and west wing rooms side by side in the yard. She didn't know where her second cousin was being held, and she didn't see whether her eldest sister had entered or not, so she had to look for them separately with Harukata.

After pushing three doors in a row, nothing could be pushed. When he reached the fourth door, the wooden door was pushed open easily. Xueyi followed the situation with the food box in hand.

Because it was in a ancestral hall, the decoration of the wing room was not gorgeous. There was only a thick futon and an incense table in the outside room, while a green and white sail curtain hung high in the inside room, blocking the decoration inside.

There was a copper incense burner on the incense table , with three half-burned incense sticks stuck on it. The scarlet color of the sparks looked a little strange in the dim room.

But what made Xue Yi even more uncomfortable was the aroma of this incense stick, which was obviously used for sacrificial offerings. For some reason, just a slight breath always gave her a sweet and decadent feeling.

A little weird.

She moved forward carefully, but she didn't see her sister or her second cousin in the empty room.

She suspected that she had gone to the wrong place again , and when she was about to go out, the door was closed from the outside with a bang .

" Who is it? " She turned back suddenly and hurriedly shook the door bolt.

The door was closed, no matter how she shook it, it wouldn't move.

How is this going?

Xue Yi thought the door had been closed by the strong wind. She lowered her head and shook the door bolt anxiously, completely unaware of the approaching footsteps behind her.

When her whole body was shrouded in shadow, she realized something was wrong. The hand that was swinging the door bolt slowed down, and she carefully looked at the slender shadow cast on the door.

This shadow ... seems to be his second cousin.

Xue Yi sensed that something was wrong, and when she was about to turn around, she was suddenly pressed against the door by someone behind her, pressing her shoulders and the back of her neck.

Those hands were extremely powerful. Xueyi had been frightened when she saw Wu La being lifted up. Now that force fell on her, she was almost suffocated. She had to hold on to the door and turned around to shout: " Second cousin ..."

A very thin voice came out of his throat. Cui Heng's dark eyes regained consciousness and stared at her solemnly: " Is it you? "

Xue Yi grabbed the door, her fingertips so hard that they turned red, and she squeezed out a voice: " It's me, second cousin. "

Unexpectedly, after recognizing her, Cui Heng not only refused to let go, but tightened his hands on her shoulders and pressed on her: " Why are you here? "

" I ... I came here with my eldest sister. " Xueyi was completely confused about the situation now, and tried to tilt her head to look for her eldest sister, " Isn't she here? "

" Lu Xuening? " Cui Heng took a deep breath, paused for a moment before remembering the name, and said coldly, " She has never been here . "

" Never? "

Xueyi was completely confused now. If the eldest sister didn't come in, but she came in, and the door was closed, then the whole thing would look ... doesn't it look like she planned it?

But her original intention was obviously to come and stop the eldest sister!

Xue Yi panicked, and her voice softened instantly : " Second cousin, you ... listen to my explanation , I really came to see the eldest sister. "

Cui Heng didn't say a word , not sure if she believed it or not, but the hands that were originally holding her shoulders slowly slid down and grabbed her arms, and the whole person moved closer, which made Xue Yi feel inexplicably afraid. , couldn't help but bowed his waist and avoided the door.

After a moment, an extremely hot breath suddenly sprayed down the back of his neck , and Xue Yi's neck felt itchy and numb.

Her mind was dizzy, and her legs that were trying to support her were a little weak. Only then did she realize that something was wrong. Her second cousin's condition was obviously that he had taken Chinese medicine.

As soon as I inhale the tip of my nose, the strong aroma hits my face.

Xue Yi turned around with difficulty and finally understood: " Second cousin, there seems to be something wrong with this fragrance ..."

" Didn't you change this fragrance? "

What caught his eye was a thin white neck, and Cui Heng's eyes became darker and darker.

" It's not me. " Xue Yi was about to cry but had no tears, " I really came to see the eldest sister, and I don't know why this happened. "

The eyes of the person in front of him seemed to be covered with mist, and he was panting heavily due to nervousness. Cui Heng's breathing became deeper and deeper as his chest rose and fell against him.

The hands holding her arms moved uncontrollably and fell on her waist. Cui Heng stared at her biting lips, and his voice was hoarse: " Seriously? "

Being so close, Xue Yi could see that her second cousin's eyes were filled with thick ink that could not be removed as soon as she raised her head, as if a storm was about to come, completely different from his usual dignified and ascetic appearance.

Further down, the bulging Adam's apple suddenly shrugged, and the clear sound of swallowing reached her ears like a thunder, which made her heart beat loudly.

Xue Yi grabbed the hand by the door and dug it deeper and deeper, her fingernails turned red, her mind became more and more confused, and she couldn't help but want to lean against him.

But no.

She came in private today. Even if what really happened, if her second cousin insisted that she deliberately seduced her, her reputation would be ruined, and her aunt would definitely not stand on her side. In this case, if she If you really lose your virginity, you may end up being a concubine.

Even if she was serious about planning, she would choose an irrefutable method like falling into the water in public instead of losing her virginity in such a mysterious way.

Xue Yi bit her lower lip hard and kept calm: " Second cousin, I really didn't. I broke in accidentally. "

She raised her head , and her lower lip was bitten so hard that a trace of blood flowed out, which was particularly conspicuous in the foggy room shrouded in smoke.

It can be seen that the sight of blood is particularly easy to arouse people's desire for destruction.

The blood all over her body was screaming, and Cui Heng could no longer see clearly. There was only a touch of red blood in front of her eyes. As her lips opened and closed, it flowed more and became more red.

The hand holding her did not relax at all. Instead, Cui Heng tightened his grip and pressed her directly against the door: " You said so? "

Xue Yi almost couldn't stand, and quickly reached out and grabbed his shoulder: " I really didn't, and I don't know why the eldest sister is not here. Second cousin, please let me go ..."

Cui Heng pursed his thin lips tightly, and a thin layer of sweat formed on his Adam's apple.

As he took a breath, a drop of sweat fell down and hit Xue Yi's neck, sliding in along her collar, making her skin tremble slightly due to the heat.

Xue Yi quickly bit her lip and suppressed the hum that almost overflowed from her throat.

" What if I don't let you go? " Cui Heng's patience had reached its limit and he stared at her solemnly.

Xue Yi's legs felt weak when he saw her , and she always felt that he would kill her directly in the next moment.

She also knew how difficult it was to bargain with a man who had been drugged and lost his mind at this time, not to mention that she knew about this farce in the first place, and she felt a sense of guilt amidst her fear.

When the hand holding her waist became hotter and hotter, and seemed to have a tendency to slide down, Xue Yi became nervous and quickly tightened her legs to block it, her voice was heavy with tears: " Second cousin, if you don't want it, I can help you - —"

Chapter 21 _ sleep together

She wanted to help him.

Does she really know how to help?

Cui Heng's falling hand paused , and he raised his hand to pinch her chin: " How do you want to help? "

Xue Yi's scalp tightened at the sight of him , she pursed her lips and hesitated for a long time, not daring to speak.

This look caught Cui Heng's eyes and aroused an unspeakable desire for destruction.

" Speak. " He closed his fingertips and pressed down hard.

It hurts.

Xue Yi's tears fell instantly .

The second cousin looked really scary when he was drugged, and he also had a bad temper.

She was a little painful from being hugged by him, and she couldn't help but recall those broken dreams.

How to help?

A fragment flashed through his mind. Xueyi endured the shame and looked away from him, gently reaching out and grabbing his sleeve: " Is this ... okay? "

Those fingers were like peeled onions, white and tender, and they were still trying to talk when they held him.

Cui Heng was touched just once, and the veins on his wrist suddenly bulged.

But how did she, a little girl who had just grown hair extensions, know so much?

Cui Heng's eyes suddenly darkened.

Why doesn't the second cousin seem happy?

Xue Yi has been accustomed to watching his words and expressions over the years. When the hand holding his sleeve was brushed away, he shivered in his heart, feeling aggrieved and embarrassed.

It was obviously not her fault, but she was willing to humble herself like this, but her second cousin was still not satisfied.

After struggling for a moment, she had to endure the shame and try to recall the scene that had appeared in her dream.

An idea suddenly occurred to her, and her tight legs suddenly felt a little weak.

But the second cousin's eyes were still so deep, with no intention of retreating.

Xue Yi had no choice but to move forward, turned slightly sideways, and gently pressed her knees against his tight legs.

Unexpectedly , this made Cui Heng even more unhappy.

Cui Heng remained motionless and uttered a few words coldly with his thin lips: " You know a lot. "

Only now did Xue Yi suddenly understand the reason for his uncertainty, and his face suddenly turned red.

She quickly lowered her head, flustered by that gaze, and made a random excuse: " The atmosphere in Jiangzuo is open, and I didn't live in the mansion when I was young , so ... I have seen a lot. "

Even if the family background is not obvious, there is absolutely no way to raise a legitimate daughter outside.

=== Section 21 === _

Cui Heng didn't know about her past and frowned slightly when he heard this.

Although he didn't like it, as soon as her soft hands and slender legs touched, Cui Heng still couldn't help but have extremely ridiculous thoughts in his mind.

" Just heard of it ? "

His Adam's apple moved, and his long fingers involuntarily touched the side of her face, pressing and stroking the damaged corners of her lips.

The wound had already stopped, and only the dried blood fell rustlingly as he brushed it.

The fingertips pressed her lips, and the force was vague, making her panic.

Second cousin, what does this mean?

Xue Yi hesitated for a moment, pursed her lips and nodded gently: " Absolutely nothing else. "

The moment she hesitated , Cui Heng's fingertips suddenly pressed hard.

Xue Yi hissed , her cheeks turned red instantly , and she quickly tilted her head and hid behind.

She thought she had been tolerant enough before, but she didn't expect that her second cousin's actions were beyond her imagination.

But didn't the second cousin always have a clear name, and I didn't see any concubines with him.

Why does he know so much?

Xue Yi was frightened and suspicious , and pressed her back tightly against the door: " No ... no. "

As soon as she stepped back, Cui Heng 's hand caressing her fell away, and he picked up the blood on his fingertips with an unclear expression.

If he really touched her at this time, he would definitely hurt her and make a mess.

While there was still a trace of reason left, Cui Heng took a deep breath, lowered his hand with slightly bulging veins, and said coldly: " Get out. "

Losing the restraint, Xue Yi was relieved and quickly got out from under his arm.

However, the door was locked and the inner room was not big. She backed away and could only hide in the farthest corner from her second cousin, leaning against the basin shelf.

Cui Heng held his arms and calmed down for a moment before the sweat on the back of his neck subsided slightly.

The incense mist that filled the room was still lingering, constantly irritating his nerves. Cui Heng turned around and directly pulled up the three sticks of incense and pressed them into the copper incense burner without changing his expression.

As soon as the scarlet sparks were extinguished, the fragrance in the room became less strong after a while.

But the second cousin's condition didn't seem to be good.

Xue Yi slowly raised his head . Although his second cousin's back was still upright, the hand holding the incense stick was extremely hard. He twisted the incense stick with two fingers without noticing the pain. Half of the stick was on the table, as if he was holding it. Extremely patient.

The unignorable heat that came from her lower back when her second cousin was pressing against her flashed through her mind. Xue Yi leaned her back against the door, feeling a little hesitant for a moment.

She couldn't stand it after just two puffs. Her second cousin had sucked so much. If he didn't untie it , he would probably die of blood fever, right?

" Open the door . " Xueyi banged on the door desperately, wanting to ask if there was anyone outside.

But my aunt had indeed prepared carefully for a long time, and the room she arranged was so quiet that her voice became hoarse even when she shouted, and no one came.

While Xue Yi was covering her throat , her second cousin suddenly walked towards her again for some unknown reason.

His steps were somewhat unsteady, and his eyes were dark and scary.

Could it be that the second cousin regretted it?

When the footsteps approached , Xueyi couldn't help but hold on to the wooden frame, for fear that he would get closer.

But the second cousin still stretched out his hand. Seeing that the second cousin leaned towards her again, the hand with bulging veins was about to fall. When she almost screamed, the hand did not hold her, but pushed her. : " Step aside. "

Xue Yi was stunned for a moment, and then she realized that her second cousin was leaning over to pick up the wooden bucket beside her. The wooden bucket was shaking slightly and contained most of the cold water.

It turned out that the second cousin wanted to take a cold bath.

" Okay. " Xue Yi's cheeks were slightly red, and she hurriedly stretched out her hand to find a handkerchief for him.

A bucket of water was poured into the bathing bucket, and Cui Heng sweated more and more.

When Xue Yi looked up, she saw that his back was soaked, his thin shirt clinging to his body, and his body under the moon-white clothes was taut, making him look particularly strong.

She suddenly felt a sense of familiarity, and she put down the veil for a while and forgot to turn around.

" You want to come together? "

Cui Heng paused while untying his belt and asked her quietly.

" No ... it's not. "

Xue Yi shook her head quickly, her cheeks turned red and she quickly took a few steps back, retreating far away to the corner farthest from him.

However, the room was too small. Even if she retreated to a corner, the sound of the bathing water could still be clearly heard, occasionally mixed with a rough breath that she couldn't control, drifting in along with the moist water vapor.

Obviously the incense of infatuation has been extinguished, but the strange smell seems to have not dissipated.

Xue Yi blushed and covered her ears quickly to control herself from thinking about what her second cousin was doing.

After a while, the sound of water stopped, and a deep voice suddenly came from behind the curtain: " Come here. "

" Do ... what? "

Xue Yi hesitated and walked to the curtain but did not dare to open it.

Across a green curtain, Cui Heng looked at the graceful figure, and the anger that had just subsided seemed to be burning up again.

He frowned, pulled off a handkerchief, put on his clothes and walked towards the bed.

" Clean up the floor. "

He threw away the handkerchief and his voice regained some composure.

As soon as the curtain was opened, one could see water sprinkled all over the floor. There were also piles of brocade clothes and two or three crumpled handkerchiefs scattered around the bucket.

Xue Yi quickly lowered his head and responded calmly: " Okay. "

Cui Heng seemed to treat her as if she didn't exist and just kept on getting dressed.

Once the water stains were wiped away, the clothes were easy to tidy up, except for the crumpled handkerchief, the fingertips of Xue Yi felt like they were burned, so they didn't dare to reach out and pick it up.

She hesitated and was about to ask her second cousin if she could cook for herself. When she looked up, she saw Cui Heng getting dressed.

As soon as the moon-white tunic was put on, the moment her second cousin turned around, she seemed to see a flash of red marks on his waist. Her hand that was about to pick up the handkerchief stopped, and her eyes stared straight at it. Looking at him.

But Cui Heng had already put on his clothes. When he saw Xue Yi's eyes that couldn't move away from his peripheral vision, he stopped holding his belt and looked at her with unclear meaning: " Have you not seen enough yet? "

The water on the second cousin's back seemed to have not been wiped dry, and there were no red marks on the area close to his lower back.

Xue Yi immediately retracted her eyes, lowered her head and picked up the handkerchief: " No, I just want to ask my second cousin, what should I do with this handkerchief ? "

She used her clean fingers to pick up the dirty handkerchief. Cui Heng paused and looked at her pinching the edge of the handkerchief with two fingers, not daring to touch it at all.

Just when he was about to call her to stop , there was a slight shaking outside the door.

Cui Heng's eyes flashed, he buckled his belt and looked out the door solemnly.

Xue Yi was hanging her head and was in embarrassment. Could it be ... does she really need to pick up this handkerchief?

She struggled for a moment, then gently tugged at the corner of her second cousin's clothes, trying to bargain with him.

But before she opened her mouth, Cui Heng suddenly looked at her with a serious look: " Did you call me here? "

Xue Yi didn't understand. The next moment he heard the slight sound of unlocking the door, his scalp suddenly became tight.

—It 's my aunt. My aunt is here.

" not me …"

Xue Yi quickly lip-synched with him, obviously she was also afraid of being caught by her aunt.

But there was no other place to go in this house. Xueyi asked him anxiously: " What should I do, second cousin? "

Only now did Cui Heng believe that she didn't break in on purpose.

But now it was inevitable. He looked around, his eyes fell on the quilt, and pushed her over: " Go in. "

Let her hide in her second cousin's quilt?

" No. " Xue Yi felt awkward, pursed her lips and refused to move.

The aunt outside the door didn't wait for anyone.

The lock tongue clicked, and the handkerchief scattered on the ground was stuffed into her hand by Cui Heng without any explanation. Then Cui Heng pressed her whole body in, directly pressing it underneath her body.

Chapter 22 _ No way

His vision went dark, and the tip of his nose was filled with a crisp breath.

Xue Yi was still confused and was about to break out, when the door creaked and was pushed open .

Her body stiffened and she quickly held her breath.

But the current situation ... is extremely embarrassing.

Because he was educated in the ancestral hall , the bed was extremely narrow, and the second cousin was extremely tall.

In an emergency just now, she was pressed directly on his chest. She supported his chest with both hands and managed to pull away a little distance. However, her knees were helpless and she could only leave his waist slightly while kneeling half-kneeling.

After only sitting on her knees for a moment, the tip of her nose was forced to sweat, and she couldn't help begging her aunt to leave quickly.

Cui Heng was extraordinarily calm, and could still lie on her side holding a book, as if she was no longer with her.

The second lady pushed it away with trembling hands, and what she saw was a leisurely scene of Cui Heng lying on his side, holding a book. There was no trace of confusion in the room, and his footsteps could not help but pause.

How could it not work?

The second lady's eyes widened and she lost her composure.

" Why did Second Aunt come here suddenly today? "

Cui Heng put down the book, his eyes confused with emotion and anger.

The second lady was stunned for a moment before she recovered: " I heard from the female envoy in the courtyard that you seemed to be unwell, so out of desperation I brought the government doctor to visit you. You are feeling better now. ? "

She had to do a full set of acting , but luckily she actually had a government doctor with her.

" I've never felt sick. " Cui Heng raised his eyelids.

" Really ? Then ... I think the envoy was too worried about you and misrepresented the news. " The second lady was embarrassed and defended herself.

=== Section 22 === _

She coughed under her veil, and the maid next to her quickly came out to apologize.

Cui Heng didn't know whether he believed it or not, so he just lowered his eyes and said, " Excuse me, my aunt, for a quick trip. Since there's nothing to do, my aunt doesn't need to stay here anymore. "

The second lady was speechless, and her eyes wandered around, but she saw that the furnishings in the room were in order, and the nephew looked as usual. Except for some slight water stains on the ground, there was nothing unusual.

Her good niece was nowhere to be seen.

But the incense stick was obviously half burned.

The second lady stared at the extinguished incense ashes, and then took a closer look at the nephew. Suddenly she felt that his half-covered quilt was slightly bulging, as if there was someone hiding ...

This medicine is difficult for ordinary people to resist. It is impossible for him not to feel it . Xue Ning must have been hidden under the quilt by him—

The second lady was determined and pushed the doctor out again: " It's a good thing to be free of disease, but it's already here, so you might as well check the Ping'an pulse. "

Hearing her aunt's words, Xue Yi's relieved breath suddenly tightened again.

The legs that had been kneeling for a long time suddenly felt a little soft, almost unbearable.

She put her hands on her second cousin's shoulders, and had to work hard to inhale and hold her belly in order to avoid further embarrassment.

It was already hot in summer , and a ball of warm-smelling nephrite lay in front of Cui Heng. His breathing tightened, and there was no expression on his face, but the hand holding the scroll had not turned over it for a long time.

" No need for diagnosis, I'm fine. "

He put the book down heavily and his voice was displeased.

The doctor was shocked by the voice and immediately stopped and turned around hesitantly: " In that case, second lady, what do you think? "

But this kind of behavior made the second lady more and more sure that there was someone hiding under his quilt, so she became determined to go and check it out herself: " Your mother told me to be more careful this morning. I looked at you and it seemed I'm sweating, so it's better to take a look. "

However, when she was about to turn a corner , someone suddenly stopped her from behind -

" Aunt! "

Lu Xuening walked in the door, panting, holding up her skirt.

The second lady was surprised and completely confused now. She quickly turned around and lowered her voice and pulled Lu Xuening aside: " Why are you here? "

Lu Xuening's face turned red and she explained in a low voice: " I just had a stomachache, so I went back and took a pill. When I came back, I couldn't push the wing open for some reason, so I had to stay aside. "

" You 've never come in at all? " The second lady's face darkened , her wrists trembling with anger.

Lu Xuening nodded with a trembling voice.

All her efforts were wasted .

The second lady glared at her bitterly.

Since she didn't come, there was no one hiding in Cui Heng's quilt. It was all her guess .

The second lady held back her anger, took a deep breath, and then turned to Cui Heng and squeezed out a smile: " If Erlang said there is no need, then there is no need. You have a good rest and let me know if you have anything. "

" Second aunt, walk slowly. " Cui Heng didn't even raise his head, as if he was just watching a farce.

The second lady stole the chicken but lost the rice, and made a scene in front of the juniors. She grabbed Lu Xuening in shame and hurriedly went out.

As soon as the person left, Xue Yi, whose face was red from holding in the quilt , finally breathed a sigh of relief and quickly pulled away the quilt to take a few breaths.

Cui Heng was also surprised and looked at her with a serious look: " Have you not stayed enough? "

" immediately. "

Xue Yi's legs were already numb, so she moved with difficulty, trying to move down.

But after she lingered for a moment, Cui Heng's expression suddenly changed slightly, he held her down and scolded: " Don't move. "

Xue Yi stiffened, holding her legs up and not knowing what to do.

Cui Heng took a deep breath before spitting out two words: " Go down. "

Xue Yi looked at him coldly and had no choice but to hold on to the bed and leave: " I'm sorry, second cousin, I'm leaving now. "

However, her legs were half-kneeling for too long, as if they were being pricked by countless needles. She endured it for a moment before she regained her strength and walked slowly.

This image of trembling legs and difficulty walking caught Cui Heng's eyes, and reminded him of something he shouldn't have thought about.

" Don't want to leave? " He lowered his voice.

Although his voice was calm, his eyes were full of coldness that could not be hidden.

That's right, although she didn't set up the situation today, it was her biological aunt and eldest sister who did it after all. Her second cousin must be extremely disgusted with their aunt and nephew now.

I don't want her to stay here even for a moment.

Xueyi's face suddenly turned red: " I ... I 'll do it right away. "

After she finished speaking, she didn't dare to look directly into his eyes, endured the soreness in her legs, and walked out of the door quickly.

Until the back figure disappeared from sight, the suppressed emotions in Cui Heng's eyes instantly surged up, and they were so dark that they couldn't see the bottom. He pressed the center of his eyebrows.

If she doesn't leave, she really won't be able to leave today .

After coming out of Qingwu Courtyard, Xueyi lowered her head all the way back to Lihua Courtyard. She was so embarrassed that she wanted to bury herself on the ground.

After such a farce, it would be impossible for her second cousin to have a good impression of her.

So ... what should she do?

Xue Yi was in a mess, and she didn't think about it for the time being until she returned to the wing and heard her aunt scolding Lu Xuening under the window.

My aunt was probably really embarrassed this time. Even though she was trying her best to restrain her voice, the anger still leaked through the closed window and reached the window.

" How on earth do you do things? You can miss such a good opportunity. It's like mud can't hold up the wall! "

Lu Xuening made an angry noise and kept apologizing: " My niece was wrong, and she will definitely not do it again in the future ..."

" The future? You don't have a future! " The second lady was furious, " Erlang has already seen through this time . With his temper, it is absolutely impossible for him to accept you again. How dare you mention the future? "

Lu Xuening also knew that he had made a big mistake. He pulled her sleeves and cried, " Aunt, there must be something you can do, right? Besides, the third cousin's illness is getting worse. Don't you want him to get better?" Do you want to get engaged? From now on, my niece will never dare to make the decision no matter what you say or what I do. "

The second lady was poked in a sore spot by her .

The rules of the high- ranking family are very strict, and Erlang has been reluctant to confirm the marriage, which makes them, Sanlang, unable to discuss the marriage.

With such an attitude, Da Fang must have deliberately tried to kill their San Lang, leaving him alone even if he died.

She couldn't win their hearts—

The second lady was silent for a moment: " Are you really willing to do anything? "

" Let my aunt tell me. " Lu Xuening did not dare to refute at all.

The second lady took a long breath and said: " In this case, it is no longer possible for you to marry the Cui family openly. You might as well take the risk and make a bigger fuss, drag him into the water at the birthday banquet, and let Erlang I have to marry you, are you willing? "

This is how my aunt married into the Cui family.

Lu Xuening was disdainful at first, but when things came to a head, she no longer cared about her face. She gritted her teeth and nodded: " My niece obeys my aunt. "

" If it doesn't work this time, you can go back. " The second lady held her forehead in pain and warned again before leaving.

Lu Xuening was horrified and nodded repeatedly.

Xue Yi had just calmed down for a moment, but when she heard this again, her heart beat even harder.

As soon as the second lady lifted the curtain and came out, she saw her standing in the yard with a food box, looking like she was about to enter, and she suddenly felt wary : " Where have you been? "

Xue Yi was afraid that she would find out, so she clasped her hands and explained quickly: " Auntie misunderstood, I want to see my third cousin. "

The second lady's face softened a little. She saw the well-behaved and docile niece in front of her becoming more and more pleasing to her eyes. She no longer had to guard against her, so she stepped forward and took her hand: " You are a thoughtful person, and Saburo is also quite happy. , are you willing to ... stay with him for the rest of your life ? "

lifetime .

It seemed that her aunt was determined to make her happy.

Xue Yi's heart instantly turned cold, and she could hardly breathe under the look in her eyes.

She did not dare to show the slightest dissatisfaction, and smiled numbly: " Let my aunt arrange it. "

As expected, this was easy to do, and she didn't even need to persuade her.

" It's good that you understand. " The second lady showed a smile of relief: " I will write to your father after the birthday banquet to settle the matter. I will not treat you badly. "

Xue Yi's hand was as if it was entangled by a poisonous snake. It was indescribably cold and disgusting. She nodded bravely and said, " I will listen to my aunt in everything. "

After dealing with her aunt, Xue Yi was exhausted and went back without a trace.

Qingfang didn't know what she had seen today, but when he saw her clothes were slightly wrinkled, he stepped forward to undress her and said, " Madam, have you seen Cui Erlang today? "

Not only did they meet, they almost ...

Xue Yi couldn't speak.

But as a result, the second cousin seemed to hate her even more.

She was in a mess, pursed her lips and didn't want to speak.

As soon as her clothes were untied, a crumpled veil suddenly fell from her sleeve.

" Hey, where did this come from? " Qingfang had never seen it before and bent down to pick it up.

Why did I bring this veil back ...

Xue Yi caught a glimpse of it from the corner of his eye , and the tips of his ears were red and bleeding, so he nervously snatched it away: " I picked it up on the road . "

The veil seemed to belong to a man.

Qingfang was puzzled, and found that the lady's dress was in a mess, and there was a wisp of refreshing fragrance on it. His pupils were startled, and he quickly shut up and stopped asking any more questions.

Xue Yi put the handkerchief into the corner with her back on her back , lowered her head and washed her hands vigorously, rubbing until she was peeling off a layer of skin.

His hands were red from washing , and Xue Yi's hands were numb and painful, which made him feel ashamed and embarrassed.

As she washed, her cheeks felt hot and numb, and she couldn't help but hold up her arms and close her eyes.

Now her aunt is forcing her to have a happy wedding, and her second cousin has lost favor with her. If she wants to avoid her fate, she seems to have no choice but to take the same path as her eldest sister.

What's more, the second cousin is a gentleman. Even though she is in this situation today, he has not done anything to her.

She must have offended him by accidentally pulling him into the water, so the second cousin wouldn't take any drastic measures, right?

Xue Yi slowly opened her eyes, stared at the crumpled handkerchief in front of her, and slowly made up her mind.

=== Section 23 === _

Chapter 23 _ Fall into the water

After all , he didn't dare to keep the scarf and snow clothes any longer . He threw it into the brazier late at night and burned it completely.

Even the ashes fell under the willow tree behind the wing.

She was finally not so embarrassed.

But after all, it was the first time she had made such a big determination . When she thought of her second cousin's calm and intimidating face , she couldn't help but feel a sense of fear. She was covered in sweat for several nights and couldn't sleep peacefully. .

This symptom was especially severe the night before the birthday party.

There will be a birthday banquet in the mansion tomorrow . Many noble people have moved into the mansion one after another these days . The theater troupe has been invited to perform several plays, and it has gradually become lively.

The red silk used for the birthday banquet has already been hung and framed, and even the lanterns under the eaves of distant relatives like them have been replaced by red lanterns.

As the night deepened , the two red lanterns hanging under the eaves were particularly dazzling in the dark night.

Xueyi always felt that those two red lanterns were like the scarlet eyes of a person in a dream , which made her quite uncomfortable.

But after all, she was not a serious owner of this house, so she could only endure the discomfort, but before going to bed, she asked Qing Fang to close the curtain tightly to block the heart-stopping red light.

However, even though she was fully prepared , she still dreamed of that person when she was half asleep and half awake.

This time it was finally not in a dark room.

She tried her best to open her eyes and take a look , only to find that she was lying on a painting boat. When she lowered her slender arms , she could brush across the rippling water . The lotus petals on the boat had already been crushed out of the light red water. mark.

It was actually on the boat. As soon as Xue Yi woke up , she felt that her bottom line had been breached again.

In the dream, she seemed to have long been accustomed to it. After being let go, she lowered her eyebrows and asked the person next to her softly: " Can we not do this next time? "

The person next to her was originally picking up a damaged petal, but the next moment she crushed it with two fingers and asked her coldly : " Then where do you want to be? In the study , in the carriage , or - in the soft room of your boudoir. On the couch? "

" You ..." Xue Yi's face turned red because of his bold words, and her eyes were filled with tears and she was dying of shame and anger.

" Why are you crying? " The man caressed the side of her face and whispered, " What's the use of crying now? Tears should be shed when they should be shed. "

" You are shameless! " Xue Yi's suppressed tears instantly fell down, she was so embarrassed and angry, " It was my fault for setting you up in the first place . Now I know I was wrong. Even if I am wrong and I am treated like this by you, I should pay for it." It's clear, when on earth are you willing to let me go? "

" Let it go ? "

As if he heard something ridiculous , he pressed the back of her neck and laughed muffledly, his chest trembling slightly as he laughed.

Xue Yi was hugged by his whole body , and the breathless feeling was coming again.

She tried her best to break away, but he raised his hand and pinched her chin: " Don't say that again, otherwise the next time you will not be on the boat, but -"

He paused, then pressed two fingers against her throat, and a smile escaped his lips: " In front of your fiancé's bed. "

asshole!

He can even say this.

Xue Yi held back half of her tears instantly .

She tilted her head in shock and anger , but she couldn't pull away or escape. She could only hold back her tears and let his long fingers fall down.

There was obviously no wind, but the boat was about to capsize. Xue Yi's hand holding the side of the boat hurt, and she woke up instantly.

Fortunately it was a dream.

She leaned back and panted lightly, raising her hand to wipe the sweat from her forehead.

But the endless suffocating feeling in the dream with nowhere to escape forced her to almost breathless.

What on earth had she planned for him to be tortured like this?

Who is that person ?

Xueyi endured the discomfort and forced herself to think back, but no matter how hard she racked her brains, she still couldn't see his face clearly.

Only the red mark on his lower back flashed every time he turned her over.

Red, crescent shaped.

Is it a birthmark , or a specific brand?

Xue Yi couldn't tell the difference. She was so upset that she was troubled by this dream. She hugged her knees and had a splitting pain.

After sitting there for a while, the sky became clear, and the dark blue sky was blurred little by little, revealing a trace of fish belly white.

Today is the official day for the birthday banquet to begin. It has just been the fourth watch, and the maids and kitchen outside the door are already busy. Noisy voices can be heard coming in. Xue Yi has no intention of going back to sleep, so he simply gets up and puts away his birthday party attire. .

When Qingfang came in, she was only seen wearing a silver-red skirt. Her skin was as white as snow. She had no makeup on her face, only a little lipstick, but she was already stunningly beautiful.

The lady seemed to have grown a little wider, and Harukata secretly sighed that she didn't know how many eyes she had attracted today.

Sure enough, when he followed his aunt to the garden for a banquet near noon , Xueyi attracted a lot of attention as soon as he appeared.

But when he saw this young lady standing next to the second lady and guessed her identity, someone let out a sigh—

" Pity. "

It's a shabby settlement .

Although the second half of the sentence was not spoken, everyone understood it tacitly.

The ladies clicked their tongues and continued polishing their nails, drinking wine and admiring the flowers. Their eyes never dropped to her side again.

The Second Madam looked normal and sat down gracefully. However, compared with the bustle around the Eldest Madam , the area around her seat was much deserted. Only occasionally someone raised a glass to her and said a few words.

It was only now that Xueyi realized her aunt's situation for the first time.

My aunt married into the Cui family because she saved someone. Even so, if she had deliberately set up her second cousin, even if she succeeded, she would not be in a better situation than her aunt ...

She was a little hesitant for a moment .

When she sat down hesitantly , she realized that in addition to the ladies, many noble ladies had also come to the birthday banquet today.

" Xingyang Zheng family ", " Fanyang Lu family " and " Zhaojun Li family " are all heard all over the world . They probably all wanted to marry Cui while Cui Heng was full of worries.

It seems that this second cousin is really in demand.

Xue Yi silently averted her eyes and drank a glass of wine from the Western Regions to warm her body. Just as she was putting down the wine glass, she suddenly heard a commotion and whispers among the ladies.

" Is this Cui Erlang? "

" His appearance is even more outstanding than the legend says. "

" Appearances are nothing. This is the current eldest grandson of the Cui family. Unsurprisingly, he will definitely be the future head of the Cui family. His career will be bright and immeasurable. "

Xue Yi followed those enthusiastic eyes and discovered that it was the second cousin who had been summoned by the eldest lady and was nodding to greet the eldest lady.

Today, because of the birthday banquet , he was dressed in a sapphire blue robe, with a jade-soled quilt around his waist, and a high crown. He was walking among the crowd, tall and tall, with a tall and straight figure, which made him stand out.

Occasionally, there were one or two conversations. The voices were deep and deep, and those who listened felt like they were refreshed by a spring breeze.

Although the ladies present were still drinking with their sleeves covered, their eyes unconsciously turned to him and their cheeks turned red quietly.

Xue Yi knew that her second cousin had a good life in the past , but when she saw him in the crowd today, she still couldn't hide her surprise, and her hand holding the cup paused slightly.

At the birthday banquet, men and women were seated separately. Cui Heng only stood for a moment before being called away by someone coming from the front yard, which made all the noble ladies sigh.

When leaving , Xueyi vaguely noticed that when her second cousin passed by, his eyes seemed to pass over her, and suddenly her heart beat like a drum, and she quickly lowered her head.

It must be an illusion.

There are so many noble ladies here and her seat is inconspicuous. How could the second cousin notice her among so many people?

Cui Heng didn't look sideways , but when he passed by her seat, his steps did slow down a beat.

When he returned to the front yard , Li Rufeng was already slightly tipsy. When he saw him coming from the backyard, he walked up to him, put his arm around his shoulders and joked: " Why did my aunt ask you to come over? There are many noble ladies in the garden, are you there?" Favorite? "

This kind of birthday banquet is a rare opportunity for young men and women to meet each other. It is a tacit understanding among everyone to take the opportunity to see each other in public.

" No. "

Cui Heng brushed his hand away, feeling dizzy after drinking . He leaned back on the seat and pressed his eyebrows.

" Not one? " Li Rufeng chased after him again, " Didn't you say that the Zheng family from Xingyang is also here? She was raised by Cui family for a period of time when she was young. She has some old friendship with you, and I heard that she is also a Beauty, how are you doing now? "

Many young faces flashed before Cui Heng's eyes , but the one he remembered most clearly was Cousin Lu.

Today she seems to be wearing a silver-red skirt with an open collar, which wraps around her slender waist. When she sits sideways, she draws a round arc, making her extremely beautiful.

Slight itching in throat .

Cui Heng took the wine glass, took a sip, and covered his twitching Adam's apple: " You are so interested, wouldn't you know if you go and take a look for yourself? "

" How can I? My mother has already decided on the Lu family. " Li Rufeng was poked in the sore spot by him, and he sat down depressedly. After a long while, he couldn't help but ask, " That cousin is also here today. She How to dress up, are you still angry? "

Cui Heng put his hand against his temple for a moment and said quietly: " I didn't pay attention. "

That's right, how could someone like him notice a distant cousin?

This guy is so boring.

Li Rufeng's eyes turned gloomy again, and he took a big sip from the wine glass.

But in the afternoon, everyone was going boating to enjoy the lotuses. I guessed that my cousin would be there too, and Li Rufeng suddenly became hopeful again.

Thinking of swimming in the lake, he squinted his eyes again and patted Cui Heng on the shoulder: " There are so many female relatives here today . You have to be careful when you swim in the lake later, in case someone with evil intentions slips and falls into the water. If I go down with you, you will have to marry me! "

Banquets are often times when accidents happen frequently . It is not uncommon for someone to slip and fall into the water. The person in the second room is a living example.

Cui Heng put down his wine glass and said casually: " No. "

People like him are always calm and well-measured.

Those eyes seemed gentle, but even if a woman drowned in front of him , he would at most move his lips and never get a sleeve wet and ruin his reputation.

The wife he will marry in the future will definitely be as old-fashioned as him .

Li Rufeng didn't know whether to envy his indifference or rebuke his indifference. In the end, he just pointed at him and smiled: " You are so heartless. I don't know what kind of person you will marry in the future! "

In the garden in the backyard, the lotus flowers on the lake are green all over the sky. It is the time when they are in their early bloom. After the banquet, the young ladies were impatient to be detained in the garden, and they took advantage of the wine to enjoy the lotus on the boat.

As soon as Xueyi saw the gorgeously decorated boat, she guessed that this boat was probably the reason for her aunt's plan.

Sure enough, when she heard that her second cousin and Li Rufeng were coming soon, she became more and more sure.

However, when a group of people were walking through the garden to board the boat, suddenly, there was a noise from the front yard not far away.

=== Section 24 === _

She looked back across the lake and realized that there seemed to be some uninvited guest coming from the front yard.

Just as he was guessing , a very different group of people suddenly emerged from the bustling crowd, wearing felt hats and beards, with yellowish beards and blue eyes.

—It 's those Turkic envoys .

Why did they come to the Duke's Mansion on the day of the birthday banquet?

Everyone stopped one after another, but they saw Wu La imitating the etiquette of the Central Plains people, cupping his hands and congratulating the old Duke loudly: " I heard that the old Duke of your house is celebrating his sixtieth birthday. Now that we have come to Chang'an, I'm here to congratulate you. "

Everyone present was Cui's family member, and naturally knew about Cui's grudges with the Turks. They shouted for him to get out, and the servants also gathered around him with vigilance.

Wu La put his hands behind his back and asked with a smile: " Everyone who comes here is a guest. Don't you Central Plains people always say this? Why, why don't I come to celebrate my birthday on behalf of the Turks? Why don't the old princes accept it? "

The old Duke's beard and hair were all white, and he was holding a dove stick in his hand. He didn't show any anger when he heard the words. He only waved his hand to signal the servants to leave: " Don't be rude, please take a seat. "

Everyone had to endure their anger.

Wu La, however, pushed further and raised his eyebrows and said, " There's no need to sit down. The embassies from all over the world are still busy. We came here specially to give gifts. I hope my husband will accept them. "

Wu La tilted his head and called out, and then the person behind him took out the box he was carrying.

As soon as the box was opened, there was another uproar.

—It contained several wolf skins and a pair of ferocious antlers.

As if it hadn't been taken care of, there were still faint traces of blood on the wolf skin.

This Turk is really hateful.

It's not enough to torture and kill Cui's eldest grandson, but he also wants to take advantage of the old Duke's birthday to come and provoke him!

Many of Cui's old subordinates present clenched their fists and stared at Wu La with gritted teeth, wishing they could go up and fight him.

Cui Heng stood in the corridor, the palms of his hands beside him clenching a little bit.

The old Duke's eyes were as deep as ancient pools, completely unruffled , and he even smiled slightly: " You 're welcome, envoy. Come and collect your things. "

This time it was like a punch hitting cotton. A sharp breath filled his heart, and he was so frustrated that he had nowhere to vent his anger.

The surrounding guests also raised their glasses and cheered, as if they were watching a joke.

But Wu La made it clear today that he was here to cause trouble on purpose. When he saw Cui Heng standing on the corridor and a martial arts field in the yard, he suddenly thought again and walked over and picked up an arrow:

" I've been in Chang'an for nearly a month. I haven't shot a bow and arrow for a long time, and I miss it quite a bit. I heard that the Cui family comes from a family of military generals, and all of their children are very skilled. I wonder if anyone would like to play with me? "

Chang'an is a martial arts country, and archery rituals are often prepared during large banquets to demonstrate the martial virtues.

Although Wu La was joking in his words, he was stroking his tail feathers with his hands and looking around at everyone with a pair of eagle eyes, which was clearly a provocation.

No one paid any attention to him, so Wu La was not annoyed at all. He just bent his bow and drew an arrow.

Arrow after arrow, the arrow hit the bull's-eye.

The sound of arrows whizzing through the air echoed in the front yard. Each arrow was harder than the last. The guests present were very dissatisfied and could not sit still. They all turned their heads to look. When they turned around, they saw a black cloud. The stabbing arrow hit the target, and he couldn't help but be shocked.

Wu La became more and more proud. He drew his bow and nocked a few more arrows. He raised his chin and sneered: " It's boring! It turns out that none of the family of generals known as the most powerful generals in the Great Zhou Dynasty can nock a bow, and they are worse than a ten-year-old boy from our tribe. "

The barbarians beside him also laughed loudly, and the atmosphere of the banquet was extremely weird for a while.

Cui Heng was sitting at the banquet. Although his face was expressionless, his hand holding the wine glass did not move for a long time.

Many people who knew the past looked up at him.

Li Rufeng saw his expression as sinking as water and pulled his sleeves to persuade him: " Wula is a mad dog . He has never won against you before, so he took the opportunity of being an envoy to provoke Cui." , you must not be acquainted with him. "

Cui Heng stared silently without saying a word .

Wu La shot another arrow, got up and went to draw an arrow from the arrow basket. When he passed by Cui Heng, he suddenly stopped and lowered his voice: " I heard that you have an old wound on your leg, so that's why your brother I went to the battlefield for you. I see that you are standing well now. Could it be that your leg is not injured at all? Did you deliberately push your brother to death in order to fight for the throne? "

Cui Heng put down the wine glass in his hand and finally looked at him.

But Wu La didn't think it was enough, and stared at his arm with squinted eyes: " Or, not only did you hurt your leg, but your arm is also disabled, and you can't even bend the bow, hahaha! "

" You're talking nonsense ! " Cui Liulang on the side couldn't control himself and rushed forward.

The second brother has always felt guilty about what happened back then , but Wu La still stimulated him so much.

Cui Liulang could no longer hold back the resentment he had accumulated for a long time. Regardless of the dissuasion, he drew an arrow and wanted to compete with him: " I'll do it! "

" You? " Wu La stared at his ungrown body and laughed, not hiding the sarcasm at all.

" Why can't I do it! " Cui Liulang blushed, but he still stood in front of Cui Heng fiercely, holding his bow to compete with Wu La.

When he was about to step forward , there was a heavy sound of the wine glass being put down behind him, and then the bow and arrow were held down by a hand with distinct joints.

" Back off. "

Cui Heng frowned and called him back in a deep voice.

" Second brother? " Cui Liu was stunned, but stubbornly stayed still. " My grandfather and aunt are watching today. Second brother, you can't come today. "

Cui Heng said nothing , lowered his eyebrows, but directly took back the bow he was holding: " It's not your turn to hold on, Ms. Cui , step back. "

The voice was suppressed, like a mountain of military orders.

Cui Liulang had not seen him like this for a long time. He did not dare to refute and could only retreat.

Are you finally taking action?

Seeing Cui Heng's appearance, Wu La licked his lips, his blue eyes also shining.

He imitated the manner of the Central Plains people and took a step aside: " I have just shot ten arrows, now let's see what the second young master is capable of. "

The guests present were attracted by the movement here and cast their gazes one after another.

The female family members were originally waiting for the boat to arrive, but now they couldn't help but look towards the martial arts field by the lake .

The ten arrows shot by Wu La hit the target, and he was worthy of being a famous Turkic general.

For a moment, everyone couldn't help but sweat for Cui Heng. On the day of the birthday banquet, it would be really ugly if he lost face in Cui's house.

Xue Yi looked at the tall figure standing in the crowd from a distance and felt faintly worried.

Before, my second cousin said that he had only learned basic martial arts and might not be able to compete with these Turkic barbarians.

Cui Heng seemed not to have seen the ten arrows. When the servant came forward to remove the target, he stopped him in a low voice: " There is no need to replace it. "

What would he want to do if he didn't change the archery target?

Everyone became more and more curious, and even Wu La turned his head and stared at him.

Cui Heng was wearing an elegant robe today , and he looked like he was not good at bending a bow and shooting an arrow.

But when he picked up the bow, frowned and flexed his arms, his whole aura suddenly changed, and his eyes became sharper than ever before.

Before Xue Yi could react , the arrow quickly left the string.

There was a huge sound of wind piercing the air, louder than any before.

Her ears buzzed for a moment.

After looking closely, I realized that the arrow had directly squeezed out the arrow that had hit the bullseye, and nailed it to the red heart in one fell swoop.

The martial arts arena was extremely quiet for a while.

It took a moment for everyone to realize that Cui Heng not only hit the bullseye, but also squeezed Wu La's arrow down.

This Second Young Master Cui is actually more powerful than the famous Turkic generals!

There was a sudden commotion down there , and Wu La's face darkened instantly.

Xue Yi seemed to still feel the tearing sensation of being scratched by a sharp arrow in his ears , and looked at the scene in front of him blankly.

Is the second cousin so powerful?

But didn't he say that he just learned some superficial kung fu?

But what happened next was increasingly unimaginable to her.

After shooting down Wu La's arrow with one arrow, Cui Heng wiped the bow string and randomly took out a few more arrows.

One arrow at a time, he calmly but neatly shot away all the arrows that Wu La shot.

Every time there was a hint of hunting wind in his ears , the cheers from below became more enthusiastic, and Wu La's face became even more ugly.

When the last arrow was shot , Cui Heng held the bow and was about to shoot out. Suddenly his arm paused and he looked at Wu La with a serious look.

Then he pulled with both hands, and the arrow rushed out, not only shot away Wu La's arrow, but hit the bull's eye.

He also shot the grass target directly—

The target shook for a while, and when it finally fell down with a " bang " , everyone present was in an uproar and stood up directly.

The second young master actually shot through the target from a hundred steps away.

What kind of arm strength and eyesight this requires!

" Okay! " the guests shouted in unison.

The female relatives could no longer hold back, and the etiquette that noble ladies usually abide by was completely forgotten at this moment. They all looked at the people in the scene and whispered.

" I didn't expect that this second young master is not only talented in literature, but also has great martial arts skills! "

" But why did he become a civil servant with such good archery skills? Isn't the Cui family a family of military generals? "

" This ... I am not from Chang'an, so I really don't know. "

An arrow pierced the bullseye.

Xue Yi's ears kept buzzing, and she couldn't believe her eyes for a long time.

So, who is the second cousin?

The next moment, Zheng Xiuying, who was wearing a high bun, smiled and gave the answer: " You don't know, my second cousin used to be the youngest military general in the Great Zhou Dynasty.

When he was thirteen years old, he followed the elder to the battlefield; when he was fifteen years old, he led a small team to burn the Turks' food and grass, and won a battle effortlessly; by the age of eighteen, he had fought dozens of battles , made great achievements and became famous in the Western Region. It was because of him that the Wula tribe was severely weakened and retreated to the grassland. It was only after an accident three years ago that he gave up martial arts and followed literature, and then ..."

The woman paused and said, " I never mentioned the sword again. "

" There is such a past event. " The ladies were stunned, " Ms. Zheng still knows more. "

They were not from Chang'an. They were still young three or four years ago, so naturally they didn't know about such a secret matter.

After Xue Yi heard the word " military general " , her eyes began to feel dizzy , and something was about to come out.

My second cousin was actually a military commander in the past?

=== Section 25 === _

Military commander, general , rough fingertips, if there is a seemingly invisible red crescent mark ...

As memories of the past few days came flooding back to her, she suddenly had a splitting headache, and her mind screamed for an answer—

It's him.

The man in the dream turned out to be his second cousin.

Could it be that the person she was trying so hard to please these days was the person she wanted to avoid the most?

Then what has become of her trying to please these days ...

Astonishment, shock and fear came together. Xueyi looked at the tall figure in the martial arts field, and suddenly had a splitting headache in his head.

Zheng Xiuying of the Zheng family in Xingyang, who had just spoken , saw this scene and helped her with concern: " What's the matter with this lady, is she feeling unwell? "

Xue Yi realized that she was abnormal after being looked at by everyone . She endured the discomfort and shook her head gently: " It's just a little hot. "

As her eldest sister, Lu Xuening was afraid of being forced to take her back to rest at this juncture, so he quickly stepped forward and held her arm: " Don't worry, go up to the window later, go boating on the lake, and enjoy the wind. It feels cooler. "

Rafting?

Xue Yi's mind was in turmoil. She had no time to hide from her second cousin now, so how dare she deliberately plan to fall into the water and climb up.

Xue Yi shook her head and decided to leave, but Lu Xuening held on to her arm and pulled her onto the boat, half dragging and half dragging her.

The commotion at the martial arts arena for a long time finally came to an end. Wu La failed to provoke and instead ended up getting frustrated and shamelessly led the barbarians to leave.

Cui Heng's hand holding the string had a red mark, and his wrist trembled slightly when it was lowered.

All the eyes from around him came to talk to him, but he pursed his lips and declined politely. He only left the front yard with Li Rufeng and went to the lake upstream of the boat to relax.

" You actually shot a bow and arrow in front of so many people in the house today . If your mother found out ..."

Li Rufeng looked at him carefully and did not dare to say any more.

Mother .

Cui Heng was also upset and put his hands behind his back: " You know it if you know it. "

" Then you plan to go back to the battlefield? " Li Rufeng asked again.

Cui Heng didn't answer this time, but the old injury on his leg ached faintly.

He boarded the boat without saying a word and stood at the stern overlooking the rippling blue water of the lake.

The boat was huge. After the ladies bowed to him, they all gathered at the bow of the boat, pretending to admire the lotuses, but with their peripheral vision, they quietly looked at the figure standing at the stern of the boat.

Xueyi started to panic after being forcibly pulled onto the boat by her eldest sister. When she saw her second cousin also getting on the boat, she became even more panicked.

She really didn't want to have anything to do with him right now, and she was even more afraid of what might happen if she stood beside the boat.

So when all the girls stood on the edge, Xueyi stubbornly entered the cabin alone: " I'm a little dizzy and can't see the swaying water. I need to go in and apply some cooling cream. Sisters, please forgive me. "

She didn't come from an important family, so everyone just showed polite concern and let her in.

Lu Xuening was even more disdainful.

This sister is indeed stupid. Everyone wants to have a relationship with Cui Erlang at such a good opportunity, but she cowardly hides in the cabin.

But now the plan was important. She looked at the boatman and secretly made up her mind. She planned to wait until the boat sailed to the middle of the lake and pretend to twist her leg and fall, and then the boatman would take the opportunity to paddle Cui Er. Push it down too.

Even if Cui Er doesn't want to save her, she will be able to catch him.

Cui Heng stood at the stern of the boat and was unaware of the undercurrent surging behind him.

When the cabin at the back moved slightly, he turned around and saw Lu Xueyi entering the cabin with a pale face. He seemed to be extremely uncomfortable, and he couldn't help but frown slightly.

Li Rufeng showed unabashed concern and hurriedly approached: " Cousin Lu, are you feeling uncomfortable? "

When Xue Yi raised his eyes and saw the person standing next to him, his headache became worse and he quickly stepped back: " No ... I'm fine, I'm just a little dizzy. Thank you fourth cousin for your concern. "

After saying that, she immediately lowered the curtain and hid in the cabin.

" Then ... well, Cousin Lu, just call me if you need anything. "

Li Rufeng was confused, thinking that his cousin was still angry with him, and returned to the stern of the boat with his head hanging down in frustration.

Cui Heng's eyes were calm, but he could see through the panic in Xue Yi's eyes.

She was clearly afraid of him.

What is she afraid of him?

Cui Heng frowned slightly, but couldn't come up with an answer.

This unexpected incident soon passed, and the boat swayed slowly, with the female relatives admiring the lotus on the bow, laughing from time to time.

Li Rufeng had a gentle temperament and occasionally chatted with them while leaning on the boat, but Cui Heng was extra polite and only stood at a distance.

Seeing the boat approaching the center of the lake, Lu Xuening was ready to start planning.

But just when she was about to pretend to have a sprained foot , Zheng Xiuying on the side suddenly let out a soft " ah " and cried out in pain while covering her arm: " I seem to have been stung by a wild bee. "

Everyone went to look and saw a huge swelling on her wrist, and they gathered around her.

The female envoy beside her became anxious and asked, " Who among you has brought the cooling ointment? "

The ladies shook their heads, and Lu Xuening had to suspend her plans and gather around to take a look.

Suddenly someone mentioned: " Did n't Miss Lu just say that she used some cooling ointment for dizziness? I guess she did. "

Xue Yi originally planned not to go out even if the sky fell.

However, everyone was looking for her, so she had no choice but to stand up and say, " I have it. "

" Fortunately, Sister Lu is here. " Zheng Xiuying smiled softly, but she glanced at the stern of the boat, waiting for any movement over there.

But Cui Heng didn't seem to notice it and didn't look back. She was a little disappointed.

After being given the cooling ointment, seeing that they had reached the middle of the lake, Xue Yi looked up and saw the eldest sister clenching her palms, knowing that something was wrong, and quickly found an excuse to retreat: " Then I'll go back first. "

Sure enough, as soon as she left, Lu Xuening saw that the time had come. She looked at each other in a tacit understanding with the boatman, then pretended to slip and fell forward and exclaimed: " I have a sprained foot! "

The moment she spoke , Zheng Xiuying looked at her leaning forward, keenly aware of her intentions, and quickly grabbed her: " Ms. Lu, don't be afraid! "

All the noble ladies were well-informed, and they understood Lu Xuening's behavior as soon as they saw it.

What a shameless person to resort to such humiliating tactics. If she succeeds, it will be a shame!

Several noble ladies who reacted quickly rushed over: " Ms. Lu, don't panic, we will definitely rescue you. "

Who wants them to save!

Most of Lu Xuening's body was already hanging out of the boat. The boatman standing at the stern also started to move. Just as he was about to succeed, a few hands came from nowhere and grabbed the corners of her clothes and pulled her up—

Of course she doesn't want to be rescued.

So while shouting " Help me " , she tensed up behind her back, secretly grabbing the side of the ship with her arms and trying to fall down , competing with the person pulling her in front.

When people on both sides were pulling, most of the people rushed to the bow of the boat, and the boat staggered forward and fell extremely unstable.

Xue Yi was shaken so much that she couldn't stand still. Seeing this scene, she quickly stepped back, far away, for fear of involving herself.

Cui Heng and Li Rufeng turned around when they saw the situation here.

Some people really dare to play tricks.

Li Rufeng winked at the person next to him, touched his chin and smiled: " I guessed it right , a hero saves a beauty, a mandarin duck plays in the water, are you going? "

Cui Heng looked away indifferently: " If you want to go, no one will stop you. "

" No, no, no, no ..." Li Rufeng refused.

If it was his cousin who fell into the water, he might think about it.

Just when he was feeling pity , he didn't expect that things would suddenly change in the next moment.

Lu Xuening was pulled up by everyone, but the moment she came up, the ship suddenly shook violently, and everyone couldn't control it and fell backwards, falling on the deck.

This caused Xue Yi, who was originally standing farthest away, to be pushed to the front and fall directly onto the side of the ship.

Before Xue Yi could react, her body leaned forward uncontrollably. Her eyes suddenly went black and she was squeezed into the water!

There was a splash on the water's surface, and water splashed as high as a person.

The girls fell down on the boat and were stunned for a moment before they realized that they had pulled Lu Xuening up, but by some strange combination of circumstances, they had squeezed the little lady of the Lu family into the water—

" How could this be so! "

Lu Xuening, who was rescued , opened her eyes wide and was in disbelief.

Before everyone could react, and when they were in a daze, there was another " plop " sound in their ears , causing a bigger splash.

—Someone jumped after him !

Who went to save people?

Could it be ... that it's Li Rufeng ?

The women looked at each other in confusion , and slowly moved their eyes to the stern of the boat. Sure enough, they found that only one of the two people standing at the stern was left.

But when they took a closer look, they found that the one left behind was Li Rufeng ...

If Li Rufeng was left behind , then it was Cui Heng who jumped to save others?

How could it be Cui Heng!

Then wouldn't he and Lu Xueyi ...

A group of people were stunned for a moment , and they all rushed to the side of the boat and shouted: " Save people, come on , someone has fallen into the water! "

Chapter 24 _ wet suit

After two splashes and the water surface surging, a strong wind blew and the boat shook violently , and everyone clung to the side of the boat.

When it calmed down again, the water was calm, and neither of them knew where they were.

All the noble ladies looked confused.

This little lady Lu has been staying peacefully in the cabin since she boarded the ship , but why did she fall into the water in the end ?

If we take it seriously , wouldn't each of them be the culprit in pushing others into the water?

=== Section 26 === _

Several timid ladies were so frightened that they could not recover for a long time, shirking responsibility to each other.

Zheng Xiuying, the oldest, was the most stable. She took a deep breath and said: " Do n't worry about who pushed it . It's more important to save people. Boatman , please hurry up and dock the boat and go ashore to find help. "

" yes. "

The boatman had purposely rowed the boat to the center of the lake, far away from the shore . He had not expected that it would end up like this, so he hurriedly pushed the boat back with a guilty conscience.

Li Rufeng stood at the stern of the ship. When the ship was rocking , he accidentally fell and hit his forehead . After a while, he understood the current situation.

He was confused.

How did the one who fell become Cousin Lu?

Moreover, why did Cui Heng also jump down?

Obviously just a moment ago he had said indifferently that it was absolutely impossible ...

One after another came over , Li Rufeng's mind was confused , he covered his head and patted it hard.

When he saw the calm lake again , he panicked again. He quickly got up and held on to the side of the boat to go down to rescue people: " Come on , Jian! Cousin! Where are you? "

" Fourth cousin, you must not do it. " Zheng Xiuying quickly grabbed him, " You don't know something. Although this lake is an inner lake , it is connected to living water . There are many rapids under the water . Now is the time when grasshoppers are thick again. You What if something happens to me when I go down there too? Wait a minute, my second cousin is very good at water, I think he was just swept away, nothing will happen to him. "

" Yes, yes, yes, Li Silang, you must not go down again. " The ladies also tried to persuade him.

Li Rufeng was pulled tightly, and there was a lot of resentment in his heart: " What should we do? Should we just ignore them? "

" It's all you! " Li Rufeng was furious and turned to the culprit Lu Xuening, " If it weren't for you, how could Xing Jian and her cousin fall into the water? "

Lu Xuening had already thought about the worst case when planning, but when things came to pass, she didn't panic anymore. Instead, she burst into tears with red eyes: " What are you talking about, fourth cousin ? One is my biological sister, and the other is My respected second cousin, why did I ever want anything to happen to them? I also sprained my foot and was not aware of it for a moment. How can you blame me, Li Silang! "

After Lu Xuening finished speaking, she held her swollen ankle and cried sadly.

" You ..." Li Rufeng had never seen such a quibbling little lady before, and he was so angry that he almost vomited blood.

Zheng Xiuying held his hand and only glanced at the man who was pretending to cry: " Fourth cousin , don't be angry. Everyone can see the differences. When we get off the boat, we will tell the old lady and the eldest lady the whole story one by one. The two of them will make up their minds and will never wrongly accuse a good person. Naturally, they will not let go of someone with ulterior motives. "

" Just wait. " Li Rufeng temporarily calmed down.

The ladies were also quite disdainful, leaving Lu Xuening alone and slumped on the board of the boat, feeling worried.

It's all that sister!

She must have been pretending to be stupid and took advantage of the chaos to jump into the water. It happened that her second cousin was also pushed down by the boatman at this time, so she got an advantage in vain.

This thought is really hidden, Lu Xuening thought bitterly.

After half an hour, the boat finally docked on the water. As soon as Li Rufeng got off the boat, he shouted loudly: " Come quickly, there is someone ..."

" Fourth cousin, don't shout. " Zheng Xiuying suddenly stopped him.

Li Rufeng didn't know why: " Human life is at stake, why did Madam Zheng call me to stop? "

" It's important to save people , but my second cousin and Sister Lu, a man and a woman, both fell into the water. If word spread, it might cause misunderstandings. I think for now, we should not make it public and send more people to find the rescue quietly." That's right. It must be the same statement even if the eldest lady is here. " Zheng Xiuying explained cryptically.

Li Rufeng then remembered that Mrs. Zheng's birthday celebration seemed to be for the marriage of the Cui and Zheng families. In this way, if the news about Cui Heng and Sister Lu were spread, it might damage the marriage of the two families.

But at this time, Madam Zheng's first thought was not human life, but reputation. She was indeed a noble daughter carefully raised by a wealthy family.

The rationality is admirable, and the calmness is chilling ...

While Li Rufeng was hesitating, the news had already been received in the garden.

The eldest lady frowned and led a group of female envoys towards the shore, accompanied by the calm-looking second lady.

" what on earth is it? " The eldest lady looked solemn.

She had been very surprised when she heard that Erlang competed with Wu La in public and shot ten arrows in a row. Unexpectedly, she heard that he jumped into the water to save a lowly woman.

This is absolutely impossible.

Her son has always been the most sensible one and would never make such a big mistake without even caring about his reputation. Someone must have set him up.

" Don't worry, madam . " Zheng Xiuying leaned over and briefly told the story of falling into the water.

The more the eldest lady heard , the uglier her face became. Sure enough, it was the second roommate who was causing trouble again.

She glanced at him coldly , and Lu Xuening, who originally had his head held high, trembled all over, feeling guilty and not daring to lift it up.

There was a lot of movement by the lake , and some scattered guests gradually gathered around with concern. The eldest lady took a deep breath, and as Zheng Xiuying expected, she said in a deep voice to the female envoys beside her: " Go and find out what's in the house. " Come here with all the manpower available and search along the lake for me. We must rescue the people! "

" But ..." She paused and looked around, " Remember , today's incident is only a matter of losing valuable items, and no one is allowed to say a word more. If I know that someone has mentioned it, When you hear the word "falling into the water", watch your skin carefully! "

The female envoys quickly bowed their heads and responded submissively.

Although the eldest lady said this to the female envoys, the implication was obviously a warning to everyone present.

Needless to say, the noble ladies also want to marry Mr. Cui, so naturally they will not ruin their own path.

Li Rufeng was a close relative, so of course he would not reveal it.

Only Lu Xuening and the second lady were left. One looked pale, the other was too shocked, and both of them remained silent.

" Go. " The eldest lady looked around and saw that everyone acquiesced , and then she breathed a sigh of relief.

But when she turned around, she stared at the second lady coldly, with unprecedented seriousness.

" It's so damn true, how could something like this happen! " The second lady hurriedly approached, " Sister- in-law, don't worry, Erlang will be safe and sound. "

The eldest lady held back her anger and gave her a serious look: " You'd better really think so. "

The second lady didn't dare to refute , so she could only hold back her anger.

After everyone left, the second lady looked at Lu Xuening, who was being supported by the female servant, and held back her anger and led her back to Lihuayuan: " Come in! "

There was a huge commotion outside , and Xue Yi was completely unaware of it.

She only remembered that the boat was shaking violently, and she was pushed forward and back, and someone tripped her foot. She didn't even shout " Help " , and she suddenly fell into the water.

Fortunately, she was familiar with water. Although the incident happened suddenly and she choked a few times at first, she still planned to swim up by herself once she regained consciousness.

But who would have expected that there were so many lilies in the lake. She relied on her water skills to struggle, but her feet were tangled up instead. She struggled harder and harder, and her eyesight turned black and her ears buzzed, feeling that she was falling.

Just when she thought she was going to die, there was another splash in the water, and a person jumped out.

It's a man.

Xue Yi vaguely recognized it.

But there were only her second cousin and Li Rufeng on the boat . Who came to rescue her?

However, she had been submerged for so long that she couldn't tell the difference. She could only feel the person grabbing her waist and lifting her up.

As her consciousness drifted, she heard the person in the dream pinching her chin and saying, " What are you hiding from? " and at the same time saw her second cousin pushing her away indifferently, telling her to respect herself.

When the face in the dream gradually overlapped with that of her second cousin, and it seemed as if cold fingers were touching the side of her face, Xueyi trembled all over. She wanted to break away, but her body refused to obey her orders at all.

She could only clearly feel his fingers sliding down her cheek little by little, making her hair stand on end wherever they touched.

When the slender figure fell down, opened her belt, and was about to cover her, Xue Yi felt confused and suddenly opened her eyes.

But she really saw her second cousin's face, looking at her seriously.

It's him.

Sure enough it was him.

Xue Yi 's eyes slowly moved down and fell on her second cousin's hand that was holding her down. Her face turned red and she hurriedly backed away with her shoulders in her arms: " Don't ... don't touch me! "

Cui Heng 's hand holding hers fell and he slowly raised his eyes: " Are you afraid of me? "

I don't know if it was because of the cold water, but his clothes were soaked now, and the water on his sleeves was dripping down his slender fingers.

It fell drop by drop , making Xue Yi's heart palpitate inexplicably.

She quickly moved her eyes away from her second cousin's slender fingers. She was hesitant in her mind and just tilted her head to avoid it in a low voice: " No ... no. "

But the more she behaves like this, the more ugly Cui Heng's face becomes.

What happened ? She was trying every possible means to please him a few days ago, but today her eyes were full of fear.

" You're covered in waterweed. " He retracted his hand and said in a deep voice.

Xue Yi paused for a moment before she realized that her second cousin was explaining the reason for untying her belt just now.

She lowered her head to look, and sure enough she found that her body was wrapped with many long lilies. But when she looked at it, she realized that compared to the water plants, the almost transparent look of the water-soaked gauze wrapped around her body seemed more terrifying.

The second cousin rescued her and helped her pick water plants. Then he saw everything ...

Xue Yi's cheeks instantly turned red, and she quickly hugged herself tightly, huddled up into a ball, and retreated into the reeds.

Cui Heng was only focused on saving people, but he didn't have any evil intentions.

But seeing that she was fine now, all the beautiful scenes from before came back to her.

With a slender waist and slender legs, when he went to rescue her from the water, she wrapped her arms and legs around him like a creeper, holding on to his waist.

His Adam's apple twitched, and he finally understood why there was always a custom in the world for men and women who had fallen in love to get married.

What the landlady said that day was still a little wrong.

Cui Heng turned her back and looked away from her back. Her body, which had been swimming in cold water for so long, suddenly felt a little warm.

She is softer and more impressive than a flower bud .

Xue Yi beside him was feeling cold all over.

It's really cold.

She couldn't tell the difference. If her second cousin was the person in the dream and he liked humiliating her so much , why did he save her?

But if not, why are they so similar?

Xue Yi was so distraught that she really didn't dare to get involved with him again, so she curled up and tried to leave alone.

But as soon as she stepped on a grass stem, a voice came from behind: " Where are you going? "

Xue Yi managed to keep calm: " What happened today was an accident. Thank you to my second cousin for saving me. But if anyone sees our current appearance, I'm afraid there will be misunderstandings. I'll leave first so as not to cause trouble to my second cousin. "

Cui Heng thought about her several reactions, either aggrieved or deliberately trying to please him like before, but he never expected that she would leave at a time like this.

It would be better to leave, he already hated such dirty methods.

But for some reason, he felt indescribably angry.

=== Section 27 === _

He looked at her back with wet clothes and her waist covered with cold eyes. He tightened his palms and called her in a deep voice: " Stop. "

Xue Yi trembled slightly and looked back at him: " Second cousin, what else can I do? "

Cui Heng glanced at her from beginning to end coldly : " This is the island in the middle of the lake. How do you want to get back? "

Xue Yi was glanced at by him and gathered her clothes, feeling uncomfortable all over.

She looked far away for a moment, and then she realized that they had not washed up on the shore, but on the island in the middle of the lake.

Across the large lake, she really couldn't go back.

And she couldn't go back when she was soaked.

" What should I do? "

Xue Yi lost her voice. The island in the center of the lake was uninhabited, and it was separated from the shore by a large lake. The people on the shore probably wouldn't have thought that they were trapped here.

" Take off your clothes. " Cui Heng suddenly said.

" What? " Xue Yi suddenly turned around .

" Take off your clothes. " Cui Heng calmly moved his eyes away and reached out to untie his belt .

" click " sound of untying the quilt belt . Xue Yi's legs felt a little weak and she stepped back in a panic: " Second cousin , what are you doing? "

Cui Heng twitched his hand on the belt and suddenly chuckled: " What do you want me to do? "

Xue Yi shook his head and stepped back on his softened legs.

Cui Heng looked at her scared look, a trace of irritation flashed between his brows, and he immediately untied his belt: " Take off your clothes, wring out the water and let them dry. The weather is bad, and it will take at least two hours for them to come here. With your body, I'm afraid you won't be able to hold them up and you'll fall ill. "

As soon as he took out his belt , Xue Yi quickly turned his back.

Only then did she realize that the sky had darkened at some point, dark clouds were gathering, and a cool breeze was blowing, which chilled her heart. The cold wet clothes stuck to her body, and she couldn't help but shiver all over.

What her second cousin said was reasonable. If this continued, she might not be able to hold on.

Moreover, he was so tall and powerful, if he really wanted to do something to her, and the island was deserted, she would have no room to resist.

Xue Yi struggled for a moment, but couldn't bear the coldness on her body, so she turned around and unbuttoned her clothes a little bit.

It's just that the vegetation on this island is not rich. There are tall trees all around, and there is only a bush here.

However, these bushes only reached to the knees and could not cover anything at all.

Xueyi could only pray that her second cousin would not be interested in her in this predicament. She half-knelt and hid in the low bushes, took off her clothes one by one, wrung them dry, and put them on the bushes.

On the extremely quiet island , there was only the sound of two people rustling, taking off their clothes and squirting water.

When he took off the last piece of underwear , Xueyi stretched out his white arms to put the clothes on the bushes. Out of the corner of his eye, he accidentally saw a flash of powerful shoulders behind him.

Although she couldn't see the face of the man in the dream clearly, she remembered very clearly that there was a red crescent mark on his lower back.

The second cousin is now such a gentleman, she really can't be sure whether he is the person in her dream.

It's better ... to verify it now.

But after all, he was spying on an adult man taking off his clothes, and the position was so sensitive. Xueyi was afraid of not being able to see, and also afraid of seeing something he shouldn't see. When hesitating, he could only turn sideways and pretend to glance casually with his peripheral vision.

The coat was taken off, and the inner coat was next.

When the slender hands pulled open the inner garment, revealing a firm and broad back, and then peeled it down little by little, Xue Yi's heartbeat was beating loudly, and her face was red as her eyes followed his hand downwards.

Passing over the shoulders and reaching the back, when the clothes were pulled down to the waist and about to go down again, Xueyi held her breath and stared closely.

Is there any?

Her nervous heart almost jumped out of her throat.

But at that moment when the clothes were about to fall off.

Suddenly there was a sound of footsteps outside the bush , and then a hand stretched out, picked up the clothes she had hung on it, and said, " Whose clothes are these? "

It's a woman.

Why are there other people on this island?

Cui Heng took off his clothes and pulled them up in an instant. He turned back coldly and met the eyes of the person holding the clothes.

The woman didn't seem to recognize him, her eyes were surprised: " You ..."

Then a man's doubtful voice came from down the slope: " What are you holding in your hand? "

Why is there another man!

Xue Yi was stunned, not caring whether he saw the red mark or not, and hugged himself tightly in panic.

The bushes couldn't cover anything at all, and her clothes were taken away. Only her second cousin could stop her.

She anxiously asked for help from her second cousin, but Cui Heng just stood there calmly.

The footsteps were getting closer and closer, and it seemed that the man was about to go uphill—

Xue Yi was naked and trembling.

Between being seen by a pair of people and being seen by one person, she only hesitated for a moment, and decisively chose to get up and throw herself into the arms of her second cousin. She hugged his waist and hid it in his clothes to cover herself. …

Chapter 25 _ absurd

Suddenly a soft body jumped in front of him , incredibly soft .

Cui Heng was slightly shaken by the impact, and his eyes instantly darkened.

The woman who picked up the clothes and thought about it suddenly saw a flash of whiteness in front of her eyes .

She was stunned for a moment , and then realized that it seemed to be a woman.

And she is a woman without any clothes ...

He just got into the man's arms.

absurd!

What did she hit ?

The female envoy hurriedly threw away her clothes , her almond-shaped eyes widened: " Who are you? How dare you do such ... wanton things in the Cui family in broad daylight . "

Xue Yi became even more embarrassed by what she said, burying her head and not daring to raise it.

Cui Heng's body tensed slightly , and he was about to question the female envoy , but the man down the slope climbed up panting.

Xue Yi became even more nervous when she heard the footsteps, and quickly stood on tiptoes to lean towards Cui Heng.

Cui Heng only froze for a moment, then casually pulled the clothes that were hanging out to dry , wrapped a hood around her head , and covered her tightly.

Xue Yi just ran into his arms out of desperation . As soon as she got close to him, she suddenly regretted it and couldn't help but pull away a little distance from him.

But when she moved , Cui Heng's breathing became unsteady.

He frowned, held the back of her neck and pressed her into his arms: " Don't move. "

Xue Yi was suddenly pressed by him , her chest hurt slightly, but she didn't dare to cry out , so she bit her lip and hugged his waist , letting out a muffled " hmm " .

As soon as she passed over , the man at the bottom of the slope also climbed up.

When he saw this scene, he suddenly screamed: " Second brother? "

Cui Heng 's hand holding Xue Yi tightened again, and when he turned around, he saw a familiar face: " Why is it you? "

—The concubine of the second wife, Goro Cui.

Cui Wulang also wanted to ask this question.

What did he see ...

The always upright second brother actually had a woman in his arms in broad daylight.

He was dumbfounded , his eyes slowly falling , and when he saw the slightly cramped ankles , he felt excited all over again .

This woman seemed to be undressed, with only her second brother's coat covering her body.

Although the second brother was tall, he covered her tightly.

But occasionally when the figure moved, it was not difficult for him to see that the exposed white arm was tightly clasping the second brother's waist. Even the nails were slightly pink, probably because he was a little nervous.

Could it be possible that they were on this island in broad daylight ...

Cui Wulang felt numb all over, and his eyes were stunned for a moment without moving away from the nails.

It wasn't until a heavy gaze came over that Cui Wulang hurriedly moved his eyes away and took a step back: " I'm disturbing the second brother, I ... we didn't mean it. "

The female envoy didn't realize until now that the person in front of her was the second young master of the mansion.

Unexpectedly, after so many years of not seeing each other, this second young master has grown into such a tall and handsome figure, and his behavior ... is also so unrestrained.

She also stepped back, bent down and saluted: " I have met the second young master. I was also the female envoy who took care of Sanlang in this mansion. I was released a few years ago. My husband died not long ago and came back to serve me. My name is He. Zhi, I wonder if the second young master still remembers me? "

The woman in front of her was about thirty years old. Although she was still pretty, she had some fine lines at the corners of her eyes.

" Some impressions. " Cui Heng gathered the people in his arms and looked at them without changing his expression, " Why are you here? "

" It was the third brother who said he missed a kind of wild fruit called thorn ball that grows on this island. " Cui Wulang hurriedly explained , " I came here to pick a basket for him and send it over. We called for help and we worked all afternoon. "

It turned out that they were picking fruits on the island, so they probably didn't know that they fell into the water.

" You are interested. " Cui Heng , as the elder brother, nodded slightly.

There was no mention of falling into the water.

Holding a naked beauty in his arms, the second brother could still teach the younger generation so seriously.

And looking at the water pooling around their feet, could it be that they just took a bath at the lake?

How presumptuous!

The playfulness of dandies is nothing.

It is really absurd for an ascetic gentleman to degenerate.

Cui Wulang was really impressed by this second brother today .

Xue Yi was also particularly ashamed.

=== Section 28 === _

, the concubine of Aunt Lian from the second room .

This is her serious cousin.

He actually bumped into him, Xue Yi's cramped toes tightened, she shrank and pressed against Cui Heng again, for fear of being recognized.

Perhaps sensing her nervousness, Cui Heng tightened his hold on her waist, turned around and said to the two of them: " It's getting late, you can leave first if you have nothing to do. "

After finishing speaking, he added: " Don't say too much. "

Cui Wulang looked at his protective look and responded repeatedly, but it was a pity that he could not see what Gou, the beauty who had always been upright and self-possessed, had fallen from the altar, looked like.

" The second brother should go back early after finishing his business. " Cui Wulang bowed his hands and saluted him.

Just as they were about to leave, Cui Heng suddenly stopped them again: " After you land, ask the boatman to turn back. "

Cui Wulang paused , and then he realized that they probably came for a private meeting while traveling on the lake. They didn't use a boat, so he agreed.

As soon as the person left, Xue Yi suddenly became embarrassed.

It was nothing at the critical moment just now , but now that there was no one around, the embarrassment completely spread.

She actually rushed over and hugged her second cousin ...

Although there was still a piece of close-fitting clothing left, it was no more than nothing if it was stained with water.

When she was pressed tightly against her second cousin's chest, she didn't even dare to breathe hard, she could only stand there in a daze.

But even so, she still noticed something unusual about her second cousin.

" Thank you , second cousin, for the rescue. " Xue Yi's cheeks turned red and she hurriedly let go and stepped back.

However, as soon as she took half a step back, Cui Heng's hand that he was supporting suddenly wrapped around her waist and pulled her forward, his voice a little hoarse: " Don't move. "

He was about a head taller than her , and Xueyi suddenly bumped into him, hitting his chest.

The tip of her nose felt sour, and Xue Yi's tears fell uncontrollably.

The hands on her waist tightened around her , almost pressing her into her body.

Xue Yi bit her lip and didn't dare to move, but her hands slid down his waist uncontrollably.

When he pulled it, he accidentally touched something that looked like a scar.

Scar ... or mark?

Xue Yi was stunned for a moment , and the hand on his lower back couldn't help but outline and trace it again.

The soft fingertips slid down, the two ends were curved, and the two arcs intertwined.

This is - the outline of the crescent moon .

Second cousin's lower back, crescent mark .

Could it be ...

When she was changing her clothes just now, she only missed him briefly.

At this time, Xue Yi lowered her eyebrows in disbelief and looked over. Not surprisingly, she saw a red crescent mark.

It's him, it's still him!

Xue Yi was completely stunned, and his whole body was like a thunderbolt.

This time it was irrefutable. Even though she had never wanted to think of her second cousin as that person in these days, she had no reason to deceive herself now.

The memory of the humiliating fate in the dream and the pain came back. Xueyi's toes on tiptoe tightened instantly, and she slightly opened a distance against his chest, trying to escape in a panic: " Second cousin, thank you very much. You have saved me many times, I will definitely thank you again in the future ..."

The hand left his lower back, causing a slight tingling sensation.

Cui Heng froze, and for a moment he was keenly aware of her strangeness.

What happened to the crescent mark?

She seems scared?

" What are you afraid of? " Cui Heng 's grip on her waist did not relax, but instead tightened.

Xue Yi shook her head, pursed her lips and refused to look at him. She just struggled hard : " Second cousin, let me go ..."

But as the two struggled, the friction between their soaked clothes aroused an unspeakable meaning.

Cui Heng was already trying his best to endure it, but now his throat was even tighter.

She dangled in front of his eyes for so long in wet clothes, and then threw herself into his arms without any scruples . Did she really treat him as a gentleman?

But a gentleman has his limits.

She bumped into him again and again.

After teasing him so far, he reached the critical point, but he cried and begged him not to do it.

what is this?

What did she think of him?

Or is it because she saw Cui Wulang, her closer cousin, and has a new goal like before?

Cui Heng's eyes suddenly darkened, and he reached out and pinched her chin , forcing her to raise her head high: " Play hard to get ? "

Sure enough, the rough fingertips made her jaw hurt from the friction .

With the tree behind her and him in front of her, Xueyi couldn't retreat and didn't dare to move forward. She could only weakly press against his chest and shake her head in humiliation: " No ..."

She regretted it.

She should never have provoked her second cousin in the first place .

The second cousin is not a gentleman.

He is just wearing the skin of a gentleman.

Whether in reality or in a dream, he would never let her go.

But she , like a fool, kept coming to his door to please him and please him.

Who was she in his eyes, a toy who looked down upon herself and could be molested and played with at any time ?

" No? " Cui Heng looked at her seriously, " Then what are you hiding from? "

He raised his hand and landed on the back of her neck. The shoulders that Xue Yi was forced to protect were completely exposed, and she was forced to look directly into his eyes.

Such gloomy eyes again , humiliating her behavior.

The fear in the dream and the powerlessness in reality came up at the same time. It was hard to tell whether it was more grievance or regret. As soon as the resentment from the past few days broke through her throat, Xue Yi's voice took on a crying tone: " You can't do this to me! "

When she cried, Cui Heng's desire was aroused even more .

What can't he do?

Didn't she hit him herself ?

There was no one on the island, only the two of them, hugging each other in wet clothes, intimate.

He could break her waist with one hand.

What can't he do?

He can do whatever he wants.

Along with the evil thoughts, the veins on Cui Heng's hand bulged uncontrollably when she teased him, and his eyes were filled with heavy emotions.

As soon as Xue Yi saw his appearance, her fear immediately became overwhelming again.

She held up her arms and struggled hard, finally breaking free a little, and when she was about to step back—

Cui Heng's long-repressed anger was suppressed . He grabbed her waist and pushed her hard against the tree, and pushed her legs apart with his knees.

" What are you hiding from? Isn't this what you want? "

Chapter 26 _ help her

Xueyi hissed as his back slammed into the tree , biting his lip and gasping softly.

It took him a while to regain his composure.

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The waist was tightly grasped , and the whole person was shrouded in the shadow of the second cousin.

She struggled to walk away , but her legs were tightly pinned, and her body almost touched his knees when she slipped slightly.

This posture was embarrassing and embarrassing. She had to stand on tiptoes and press her back tightly against the tree to avoid sliding down.

But in this case , the hands that were tightly protecting his chest had to let go of his arms to use force, and he could see everything.

" Let me go ..."

Xue Yi bit her lip, being caught between him and the big tree, her body tensed up and she didn't dare to move , and she couldn't take care of herself up and down at the same time .

" You do not want? "

Cui Heng looked at her face flushed but unable to push her away coldly: " Isn't what happened today the trap you set up? "

" you " reminded Xue Yi.

Only then did she realize that her second cousin was still misunderstanding that she, like her eldest sister, was deliberately sent by her aunt to trick him.

Although Xueyi's initial motives were indeed impure, what happened when she fell into the water was beyond her expectation.

She had tried her best to avoid it, but why did she fall down in the end?

She was about to cry but could only bear the grievance and shook her head: " The plans of the eldest sister and aunt have nothing to do with me . I didn't want to plot you. Second cousin, you also saw the situation at that time . I have been staying since I boarded the ship. In the cabin , if something had not happened to Madam Zheng, I would not have gone out. "

Her words reminded Cui Heng.

She was indeed extremely calm at the time , but she was too calm , as if she knew what might happen later, so she deliberately avoided it.

Cui Heng's face suddenly darkened, and his slender hands turned her head to the side: " Are you really not aware of this? "

His jaw was pinched tightly by him , and she was forced to look directly into his eyes . Xue Yi's scalp felt numb for a moment .

She was indeed aware of her aunt and eldest sister's plans.

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She had also selfishly thought that she would take the opportunity to set him up like this.

Probably , this is retribution for her impure motives.

Xue Yi felt a slight pain from his pinch , and had to admit: " Yes, I know, I can't help you in this matter, second cousin can do whatever he wants. "

She really knew.

But even if she knew, she just hid in the cabin alone , never thinking about the consequences if he really went to save people.

This is to force him into the arms of others.

Cui Heng suddenly felt an unknown rage in his heart . He pinched her chin and pushed her forward: " You are really a good sister and keep your mouth shut. Are you disappointed that I didn't save your eldest sister in the end? "

Naturally, Xue Yi didn't want her eldest sister to benefit.

But now that her anger was rising , she spoke indiscriminately, still unwilling to give in: " What does it have to do with me? If my second cousin is willing, he can go down naturally. "

As expected, she was ruthless, careless, and never told the truth.

She could still say this after he went into the water to save her .

Anger boiled in Cui Heng's eyes . When he saw that she barely held her head up, but the hands on his shoulders were trembling slightly, he suddenly raised her chin and chuckled with unknown meaning: " But now It was you I saved. "

He lowered his eyes as he spoke, looking past her unabashedly.

From the neck to the shoulders, it fell inch by inch, and the places he examined couldn't help but tremble.

Only then did Xue Yi remember her embarrassing situation. She was only wearing a thin inner garment, which was stained with water. It was almost invisible, and her cheeks instantly turned red.

If others saw this scene, she would not be able to escape even if she didn't want to get married.

But the scene in the dream is still vivid in my mind. How could my second cousin really marry her?

Maybe he was coaxing her to take her body like in the dream , and at the same time he chose a wife who was the right match, and finally found an indiscreet excuse to force her to death.

As for why the second cousin rescued her , he must have been pushed off by the boatman.

She is still too naive.

How can this high gate be so easy to climb?

Xue Yihui's intestines were turning green. She could only endure the shame and pretend not to mind: " If the matter is urgent, I don't mind this little physical contact. Please don't mind it, second cousin. We'll wait until we get off the boat." Then separate so that no gossip will spread. "

" You are very relaxed. "

Cui Heng sneered and remembered how she wanted to help him with her hands during the traditional Chinese medicine .

Can she let go?

Wasn't it that he forced her to teach her these dirty things in the dream?

Xueyi couldn't help but glare angrily , but this dream was so ridiculous that she was afraid that if she angered him, she would really end up like the dream, so she just endured her anger and tried to break away: " Second cousin, whatever you think is fine, I know that I am of low status and I am determined not to be worthy of you. "

She did n't deserve it and she still dared to bump into him. What happened to her in this short day?

When Xue Yi once again tried to open his hand and escape from under his arm, Cui Heng's eyes flashed with irritation, and he stretched out his hand to hold her shoulder directly: " Wu Lang hasn't gone far yet , why are you going out like this? Rush out and let others see you? "

Xue Yi looked back over his shoulder, and sure enough she saw Cui Wulang and his party were still on the boat, untying the ropes, and looking back at the island from time to time, as if they were also curious about who she was.

Xue Yi was so frightened that she had to avoid him. Wen Xiang Runyu hugged Cui Heng and tensed up instantly.

Although it was hard to be seduced by her, Cui Heng didn't like being in front of people after all. He only half-hugged her sideways to completely block her, and turned back to look at the boat coldly.

As soon as Cui Wulang's little thoughts were exposed, he quickly looked away and ordered the boatman to row away quickly.

But the soft moan just now fell into his ears, so thin and continuous that it made his heart flutter.

When did the house hide this weak voice?

Cui Wulang couldn't help but think about it.

Although I haven't seen what this woman looks like, the sound alone has already stirred people's imagination.

No wonder even a person like my second brother, who usually pretends to be extremely serious, can't help but break the precept in the daytime.

If she falls into the hands of a traditional and battle-hardened person like her second brother, this woman will probably suffer a lot.

Cui Wulang remembered the slightly trembling legs he saw when he took a sudden look, shook his head and clicked his tongue, what a pity!

However, the woman who can be played with casually on the island in broad daylight is probably not a high-class lady. She may be a prostitute recruited from Pingkangfang, or someone from the side who is willing to devote herself to the party at today's banquet. Concubine.

Cui Wulang's heart moved .

As the second brother, he is determined not to marry such a woman. They are from such a high-ranking family and are extremely cautious about taking concubines. Presumably, the second brother is just playing with this woman. When he gets tired of it, he If you're not sure, you can still ask around.

Just thinking about it made him feel warm all over, and he couldn't help but tug on his collar.

Hezhi stood aside. When he saw his reaction, he lowered his voice and advised: " Wu Lang, patience is the best. You are still taking the imperial examination, so don't be distracted. "

" I know, you don't have to treat me like a child. "

Cui Wulang turned his head impatiently and looked at the two people who were leaning against the tree and hugging each other closely from the corner of his eye for a long time before slowly moving away.

He suppressed his thoughts and tapped the food box with a basket of embroidery with his fingers, trying not to think about what they were doing .

But the more this happened, he seemed to hear the sound of leaves whirling in his ears. The branches and leaves of the tree were trembling wildly, and there was the cry of a wandering oriole above, one after another, softly and lowly.

He suddenly became more depressed.

On the other side , the boat sailed away in the distance.

Xue Yi's head that had been buried slightly raised, and then he breathed a sigh of relief.

A gust of cool wind hit her, her whole body became cold and her head became dizzy. She pushed the person in front of her away with some discomfort and said, " He's gone. Second cousin, you can let me go. "

Are you going to push him away again?

What does she think of him?

Cui Heng watched her avoidance with cold eyes, and then as she wished, he maliciously loosened his grip on her waist, and suddenly let her fall.

Xue Yi was caught off guard, her legs that had been stretched for a long time were trembling, and now she suddenly lost control of her waist. She completely slid down and sat directly on his spread-legged knees.

Suddenly touching her slightly cold knees, she let out a soft cry and had to reach out and grab his shoulders to avoid sliding down.

How could he do this!

Xue Yi's face instantly turned red and she didn't dare to move.

However, the water-soaked body slid down his knees uncontrollably, and the originally shouting and angry mood between the two suddenly changed its meaning.

Seeing that it was about to slide to his waist , Xueyi quickly pressed on his shoulders and begged softly: " Second cousin, don't- "

But as soon as she lowered her head , she got closer to him, as if she was throwing herself into his arms.

After a brief friction, Xueyi was keenly aware that her second cousin moved his throat, his eyes seemed to darken, and Xu's hand holding her was surprisingly hot.

Now there is no one on the island, only the two of them. It will take at least half an hour to row from the shore. During this time, he can do whatever he wants.

He was a head taller than her , with his hands in a circle, Xue Yi was half surrounded by him, and her whole body was filled with his aura.

" Didn't you let me go? "

Cui Heng tightened his hands and kindly supported her waist to prevent her from falling further.

Xue Yi pressed her forehead against his chin, but somehow she could hear some malice.

She tilted her head slightly to avoid it, and saw that the sky in the distance was as dark as his eyes. The sultry sky seemed to be raining, and the air was filled with dampness.

She was out of breath , and her mind was confused and dizzy. She seemed to have a fever, so she could only let him hold her waist and get closer.

Slowly moving up her slender neck, when his tall nose brushed the side of her face, Xue Yi tensed up instantly and pushed his shoulders away: " I don't feel comfortable. "

But because of her fever, her mouth was full of heat, her cheeks were extremely red and tempting, and she pushed him softly with both hands, not as if she was asking him to leave, but as if she was inviting him to take a step further.

Cui Heng stared at the red lips that were close at hand , watching her bite them gently, and a white tooth mark was pressed on the full red lips.

Then he let go again, and his lips were instantly filled with blood, soft and bouncy, like ripe cherries soaked in rain and dew on a spring day, extremely tempting.

But the closer he got, the more frightened Xue Yi became . Her eyelashes kept trembling as she tried to avoid him: " Second cousin, I'm dizzy ..."

Cui Heng seemed not to hear anything, and could only see her increasingly beautiful lips.

A slender hand touched the side of her face, and with a pinch, she turned her sullen face towards him.

When the tip of his tall nose came close to her and he was about to kiss her lips , Xue Yi didn't know whether he was overly nervous or had a severe fever. The hand that was originally holding his shoulder finally couldn't control it and suddenly softened, and his whole body felt abrupt. The ground fell on his shoulder: " I really can't. "

The thin lips dropped. Cui Heng paused for a moment before he came to his senses and lifted up the man who fell on his shoulders: " What's wrong? "

" I really feel uncomfortable ..." Xue Yi repeated in confusion, her whole body was weak and she couldn't help but slide down from his shoulders.

As she fell down, she suddenly felt a little lucky. She vaguely thought that since she was already like this, her second cousin would not do anything to her.

Sure enough, the lust in Cui Heng's eyes disappeared instantly , and he looked at her with lowered eyes and a slightly blue face.

Something always happens at times like this.

She pushed him to the extreme but didn't let him touch her.

If she hadn't resisted so much before, he would have thought she was here to torture him on purpose.

But there is no need to look, the pregnant woman is already very hot all over.

Cui Heng knew that she really had a fever.

He probably owed her something, otherwise why would he be tortured by her again and again.

Cui Heng took a deep breath and suppressed the evil thoughts in his head. He raised his hand and grabbed her waist to lift the fallen person up: " Can I still leave? "

Xue Yi was unconscious and just shook her head weakly.

Gangfeng's semi-dry underwear was soaked with sweat in an instant. He was trembling with the cold wind. Xueyi couldn't help but put his hands around his shoulders and trembled: " It's so cold ..."

The lake was calm and no boats were arriving. Cui Heng frowned slightly and had to put her down under the tree, then turned around to retrieve the clothes hanging out for her.

When he came back , Xue Yi was leaning against the tree in great discomfort, pulling at his cold clothes that were already soaked with sweat.

" Wear it yourself. "

Cui Heng threw her clothes over casually and could barely suppress his anger without looking at the messy underwear she had torn off.

The head of the jacket was covered, and Xue Yi groped for a long time in the darkness before struggling to get out of the jacket.

Because her whole body was so weak, this small movement already consumed most of her energy.

Xue Yi struggled for a while and was out of breath. He had no energy to do anything. In desperation, he had to stop the person in front of him: " Don't leave, please help me. "

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" Help you? " Cui Heng turned around and looked at the person who stopped him coldly, " How can I help you? Help you get dressed? "

Being able to help her get her clothes is already a great strength.

" No ..." Xue Yi shook her head gently.

Cui Heng looked away again when he heard her voice, which was not completely irrational, and wanted to go further away.

But when he was turning around , Xue Yi grabbed his wrist and pressed it directly on her sweaty lace : " If you don't want to wear it, you ... can you take it off for me? "

Chapter 27 _ bump into

As soon as she finished speaking , the wind on the island seemed to have stopped, and it was a little too quiet.

" What did you say? "

Cui Heng paused for a moment , then his eyes slowly lowered down the pulled hand and fell on Xue Yi's flushed cheeks.

Afraid that he could not hear clearly, Xue Yi also grabbed it with his other hand.

Then he put his hands together and pulled him weakly: " Take it off for me. "

Cui Heng finally turned around.

His brows were slightly furrowed , and he looked down at her with calm eyes : " Do you know what you are talking about? "

Xue Yi naturally knew.

When the cold wind blew , the soaked clothes stuck to her body, which was cold to the bones and extremely uncomfortable . Xue Yi couldn't help but shiver .

If she hadn't had no strength , she would have come by herself.

Xue Yi took his hand with great effort and hooked it up to the laces of her inner garment, teaching him: " Take it off like this ..."

His slender fingers picked up a thin goose-yellow belt, which was particularly unconventional.

Why do you need to untie it? Such a thin belt will tear when it is torn.

Cui Heng resisted the urge to break it off directly and looked at her seriously: " Do you really want me to come? "

There are only two of them on the island now. Besides him , who else can Xue Yi rely on?

Xue Yi was so confused from the fever that she completely forgot everything she saw after falling into the water . When she was extremely weak, she still thought he was that elegant gentleman: " Second cousin, you don't want to? "

The straps on his fingers were stretched so tightly, as if they were about to be torn off at the next moment.

The side of her face was pressed against his wrist, and the heat was amazing.

The veins on Cui Heng's forehead were slightly swollen, and then he picked up the belt of her clothes and suddenly pulled her closer: " Are you trying to refuse but welcome again? "

Xue Yi was strangled tightly , as if his heart was also grabbed by him.

She was dizzy and had no time to think about what he meant.

But the coldness in Cui Heng's eyes was unconcealed, and she was subconsciously afraid.

Let her second cousin untie her clothes. The second cousin is a man.

That is to say, let the man take off her clothes.

It does seem inappropriate.

Xue Yi slowly pulled the belt back, and a blush slowly appeared on her cheeks: " No ..."

It was indeed her method.

Is it a good time?

If he touched her at this time, he would probably be catching up with people from the shore.

There was a hint of coldness in Cui Heng's eyes , and he relaxed his fingers and said, " You can do it yourself. "

As soon as the tight strap was put back, a red mark popped up on Xue Yi's shoulder.

She softly cried out the pain, but what was more uncomfortable than the cold wet clothes on her shoulders.

Xue Yi had no strength left , so she had to slowly wrap her hands around the knotted lace, trying to untie the extremely complicated rope buckle.

But the belt was soaked with water and was tied extremely tight. She tried hard to untie it with her head tilted for a long time, but she couldn't untie it. She had to let go of her hands in frustration and leaned her back against the tree trunk to breathe softly.

The island in the middle of the lake is not big, about half the size of a yard. There is not much vegetation on the island, only some tall trees are planted, and a pavilion is installed on the top.

The lake is surrounded by mist on all sides, isolating the noise of banquets in the mansion , and only the sound of silk and bamboo orchestral music floats in faintly.

It's about time that the song reaches an emotional point. The bass of the Hujia and the graceful voice of the woman are lingering around, lingering in the ears, layer upon layer, and every detail is perfect.

Cui Henglin frowned and listened to the sound of silk and bamboo, so as to avoid being attracted by the rustling movement behind him.

However, as soon as the rustling of undressing behind him stopped, he noticed it immediately.

" Have you changed yet? " He asked in a deep voice, looking sideways.

For a moment, there was no movement behind him.

Cui Heng turned around and saw that the person who was sitting had already passed out leaning against the tree. Her fingers were still on the tie hanging around her neck. However, the tie had been pulled into a mess by her, which made her even more beaten. Tight.

Xue Yi leaned against the tree and huddled up : " It's so cold. "

The soaked undergarment was pressed against her back, and it was only loosely covered by the coat he threw away. If this continued, the coat that had just been dried would soon be soaked.

There are still no boats on the lake.

Cui Heng frowned. Even though he knew her motives were impure, he still couldn't remain indifferent to her appearance. He walked back to her step by step. After a while, he leaned down and reached under the robe.

The island is isolated from the rest of the world, but there is chaos outside.

In the Lihua Courtyard, incense was burning in the Buddhist hall, and the second lady was sitting on her futon on her knees without saying a word.

Lu Xuening was behind her, not even putting down the futon. Her knees were numb after kneeling for an hour.

When she couldn't hold on, her body swayed, and she almost fell down, the second lady, who was chanting sutras with her eyes closed, suddenly turned around and scolded her in a cold voice: " If you don't even have this bit of concentration, if you are in the big room at night, I asked you to go, no punishment was required, and I just asked you to kneel for one night. Are you afraid that you won't be able to bear it and will confess everything? "

" My niece doesn't dare. " Lu Xuening resisted the stinging pain on her leg, " My niece won't say a word more . "

The second lady felt a little reassured. As long as she insisted that she didn't do it, she couldn't blame them if he couldn't find any evidence.

But there was such a big mistake in what happened today. The second lady was still depressed when she thought about it . She asked the kneeling man coldly : " Not only did you fail to get in touch with Erlang, but you also ruined Sanlang's marriage. What happened today?" What's going on? You recruited me truthfully. "

Lu Xuening was about to cry but had no tears: " Aunt, I really don't know why this happened. Everything was originally planned, but it happened that the Zheng family from Xingyang found out, and Lu Xueyi fell down for some reason during the push. Then, and then my second cousin was pushed down too! I really didn't expect that ..."

" Zheng Xiuying? " The second lady understood.

This noble lady was born in the Zheng family of Xingyang. She was well-informed and was indeed a wild card.

" But ..." She frowned again, " You said Erlang was pushed down? "

" Isn't it? " Lu Xuening looked up in shock.

The second lady shook her head: " I have sent someone to secretly ask the boatman who was holding the boat. He said that the incident happened suddenly. After seeing that you did not fall into the water, he did not push Erlang at all. "

If the boatman didn't push at all, it could only mean that Cui Heng jumped off on his own initiative.

Lu Xuening was stunned.

But when she was about to fall, her second cousin clearly saw it but was indifferent.

He clearly knew the consequences of jumping.

If that's the case, why would he jump down to save Lu Xueyi?

Could it be that my second cousin is interested in Lu Xueyi ...

" Impossible. " Lu Xuening would never admit that Lu Xueyi was better than him, " Second cousin wouldn't jump off on his own initiative . If it wasn't the boatman, it would be Lu Xueyi. She must have forcibly pulled her down. . "

" How could Xueyi know about our plan? It's impossible for her. " The second lady didn't believe it.

What's more, she just told Lu Xueyi about marrying Sanlang not long ago. She agreed obediently at the time, so it shouldn't be possible.

But when she calmed down and thought about it carefully , if Lu Xueyi hadn't pushed him, then Erlang could only have jumped down by himself.

Could it be that ... Erlang has a romantic relationship with Lu Xueyi?

Or was it really Lu Xueyi who had uneasy thoughts and dragged Erlang down?

No matter which guess she made, it was not a good thing. The second lady's back was suddenly covered in sweat.

The master said that only Lu Xueyi's fate can bring happiness to Saburo's illness.

Whether Lu Xuening will marry Cui Heng or not is another matter, but Lu Xueyi must stay in the third room.

She must not allow accidents to happen.

The second lady didn't even care about avoiding suspicion. She stood up and told the servants and servants in the yard: " You all go and look for me. You must bring me back before the guests find out! "

Lu Xuening finally felt relieved when she saw her aunt looking so nervous.

According to how much her aunt valued her third cousin, she would never let Lu Xueyi go.

In this way, even if her sister and her second cousin both fell into the water, the marriage would not be possible.

Lu Xueyi couldn't get what she couldn't get .

Lu Xuening thought bitterly, thinking about it, her legs that she had been kneeling on for a long time didn't seem to hurt that much anymore.

There was a rare mobilization of troops in the second house , and the yard became a mess.

Cui Wulang frowned slightly when he came back with the picked wild fruits , and took advantage of the opportunity to ask, " What is this for, mother ? "

The second lady never wanted to see the bastard born by her aunt, and asked him to go away impatiently: " It's urgent. Come back tomorrow if you have something to do. "

Cui Wulang lowered his eyebrows and did not dare to ask any more questions. He just lifted the food box in his hand and said, " This is the thorn fruit that Third Brother wants to eat. I went to the island in the middle of the lake to pick a basket for him today. This thing cannot be delayed. , please also ask mother to pass it on. "

The second lady glanced at the baskets of wild fruits with disdain in her eyes and raised her chin slightly.

Sure enough, things are just like people, they are all things that cannot be put on the stage.

How could she safely let Saburo have access to something sent by a despicable bastard?

So the second lady just let the female envoy take it casually and hurriedly went out.

But before going out, the second lady suddenly remembered that this fruit seemed to only grow on the island in the middle of the lake.

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I heard before that people have been searching along the shore, but have found nothing so far. Is it possible that the two people were washed up on the small island in the middle of the lake?

The second lady asked casually without any hope : " Did you see anyone on the island when you came ? "

Cui Wulang always lowered his head when answering in the second room , but now he raised it in astonishment: " How did mother know? "

There really is.

The second lady stopped suddenly and then looked at him seriously: " But Erlang? "

" Indeed it is. "

Cui Wulang was also confused as to why his mother knew about it.

" Then, is there another woman beside him ? " The second lady asked nervously.

Even this woman's aunt knows about it. Is it possible that her aunt knows her identity?

Cui Wulang thought about it, so he told the truth : " There is a woman. "

It is good that people are still alive.

But Lu Xueyi was really with Erlang, and the second lady was a little anxious, so she started to look for him.

" Mother stays. " Cui Wulang stopped her. He seemed a little embarrassed. He stepped forward and lowered his voice and said, " Second brother seems to be having fun with that woman . It might not be a good idea to go there at this time. "

Have fun?

The second lady's eyes were stunned, as if struck by lightning.

She had been worried that Lu Xueyi's reputation would be damaged if word spread about the incident.

It's not because of this niece, but if she really marries her for Saburo in the future, people may talk about him behind his back.

But she really didn't expect this -

Her niece has completely inherited her mother-in-law's good looks. Her skin is as good as frost and snow, and her appearance is even more amazing. After her clothes are wet, she can see at a glance. She is alone, a man and a woman, making firewood and a fire, and there are no people around. It is Erlang. It is possible to lose control.

This is not okay.

The second lady turned pale, pushed Cui Wu away, and led the people over angrily.

Cui Wulang on the side had no idea why his aunt was so angry. He didn't understand until the female envoy quietly told him the whole story.

It turned out that the woman was actually his nominal cousin. She fell into the water with her second brother today and arrived at the island in the middle of the lake.

No wonder they were both soaked and there was water around their feet.

Finally knowing her identity, Cui Wulang secretly thought about it.

At the same time , news was also received from Dafang.

From beginning to end, the eldest lady felt that this sister-in-law must have done this, so she sent people to look for her while she also sent people to keep an eye on the second room.

But for a full hour, there was no movement in the second room, and she couldn't help but be a little surprised.

It wasn't until Cui Wu came back and heard that something was happening over there that she understood.

The island in the middle of the lake is the only one left now.

According to Erlang's temperament, it was absolutely impossible for him to jump down. He must have been pushed down and led to the island in the middle of the lake.

The aunt and nephew of the second wife are really scheming.

The eldest lady's teeth were itching with hatred, and she also personally brought people there: " Move quickly, we must arrive before the second room, and we must not let this matter spread. "

island

The sky was getting dark, and the water vapor on the lake was brought over by the breeze, adding to the coolness.

Xue Yi's soaked underwear felt extremely uncomfortable against her body. She vaguely felt a warm breath around her, and subconsciously moved closer to him.

Cui Heng lowered his eyes and looked down for a moment. Seeing how uncomfortable she was, he finally spoke: " Get over here . "

Why do you have to lie down to change her wet clothes?

Xue Yi could no longer think, so she could only follow his instructions, holding the tree with both hands and facing Cui Heng with her back.

As soon as she turned around, only her back faced him. Cui Heng held her waist with one hand and put his other hand inside the outer robe with a cold expression.

He took a closer look and realized that what she was wearing today was the rather unique heart-dress shipped from the Western Regions that she bought in the East Market that day.

Cui Heng stared at the few pieces of fabric and studied it for a moment before he understood the solution to the inner garment.

The lotus-colored material was wrapped in a circle from front to back, and the two ties on top were tied into a knot at the back of the neck.

All he had to do was untie the knot around his neck, and his soaked clothes would naturally fall off.

As for after falling ...

His eyes suddenly darkened, and he suppressed the crazy thoughts in his mind, and just expressionlessly separated the knotted ties little by little.

But his hand was used to holding a sword, so he was not always so good at taking off women's clothes.

When the soaked belt slipped from his hand again, a hint of irritation flashed between Cui Heng's brows.

As expected, everything follows its owner, and this dress is very much like its owner, who is extremely cunning.

It was already getting late, Wu Lang was about to send the boat back, and Cui Heng couldn't untie him, but the person in his arms kept crying out that he was cold.

With a frown on his face , he simply used force to tear apart the extremely tight knot.

" stab " sound was extremely harsh, and Xue Yi's originally chaotic consciousness suddenly awakened.

When the cold heart clothes fell , she lowered her head and took a look. After a moment, she immediately blushed and covered herself with her hands, looking at the person behind her blankly: " Second cousin, you ..."

Cui Heng looked at her in horror and frowned slightly. He was about to explain, but someone behind him suddenly spoke before him.

" What are you doing? "

The eldest lady didn't know when she landed on the shore, staring at the broken lace in his hand with a look of astonishment on her face.

The eldest lady had just exclaimed when a voice that was shriller and more surprised than hers suddenly came from behind.

It turns out that the second lady has also arrived.

Several people looked at each other , and the air on the island suddenly became deathly quiet.

Chapter 28 _ avoid

Got bumped into.

How could I be bumped into by such a coincidence?

Xue Yi and Cui Heng's eyes met , and they were both suspicious of the other.

But there was no way to question him at the moment, as several eyes came at him from behind , like knives , cutting the already loose clothes of Xue Yi into pieces, making it impossible to cover him.

She is a woman, so she naturally cares more.

What's more, at this moment , she already knew that the person in the dream was her second cousin , so naturally she couldn't let him into the tiger's mouth again.

So Xue Yi quickly gathered her clothes and quickly put her head in order.

Cui Heng also came back to his senses immediately, his eyes tightened and he calmed down his emotions.

At the same time , he retracted his hand and put the torn off coat directly into his sleeve.

While Xue Yi was in a hurry , he suddenly felt an itch running through his body.

She trembled all over, almost couldn't help shouting, and quickly bit her lip.

When the numbness passed, she realized that it was her second cousin who had taken away her lost heart.

In front of the eldest lady and her aunt.

He is so bold ...

The roots of Xue Yi's ears suddenly turned red, and she woke up when she looked at his calm eyes . They were now going uphill, and they could only see behind her , thinking they were just hugging each other.

If the two elders came closer and saw that her heart was in Cui Heng's hand, then there would really be no explanation ...

So Xue Yi had to pretend not to know , and while hurriedly adjusting her clothes , she watched her second cousin put her little coat into his sleeves without changing his expression.

Just after finishing, the two took half a step apart, and the two elders behind them also came to their senses.

Before they could respond, the eldest lady reacted first and told the group of boys down the slope who had not yet rushed up: " There is no one here , you go back first. "

" Yes. " The group of boys brought by the big house stopped.

The eldest lady had finished giving instructions to the servants in the main room , and was looking at the second lady beside her with vigilance, fearing that she would scream and make things worse.

But surprisingly, the second lady, Mrs. Lu, came to her senses. Instead of making a big deal out of the matter, she also helped to cover it up. She turned around and told the servants in the second room: " It is indeed not here. You can look elsewhere. "

Wasn't this sister-in-law planning the incident of falling into the water ?

Why did she help Dafang when things got to this point?

There was a hint of surprise in the eldest lady's eyes , but the second lady just smiled.

The eldest lady was beating a drum in her heart, but the matter in front of her was much more urgent, so she didn't care about the second lady. With the support of the female servant, she barely managed to steady her steps and walked towards the two people under the tree.

As soon as the two ladies spoke, the entire island was instantly cleared of outsiders.

Xue Yi thought about it for a moment and realized that this was to completely seal the story of falling into the water.

I guess today's guests still don't know that someone fell into the water ...

As expected, it was a wealthy family, and this method could not be used to coerce Dafang.

Even if her eldest sister really followed the plan, I think the eldest lady would have a thousand ways to prevent her from entering.

Fortunately, she no longer wanted to cling to her second cousin.

So Xue Yi was particularly happy for this move .

The eldest lady came closer, and this time she saw more clearly the traces of freshly dried water on their clothes.

Due to her upbringing, even though she was extremely angry, she could not say anything too extreme. She just asked slowly: " It's a coincidence. Something happened on the boat today. Did you guys bump into each other by chance? "

When the eldest lady looked over with alert eyes , Xue Yi walked down the slope. As if she had just discovered the person next to her, she avoided him in surprise: " Second cousin is here too? "

=== Section 32 === _

Cui Heng paused, staring into her eyes without speaking.

" What are you ..." The eldest lady did not expect that the cousin girl would speak like this, and looked slightly sideways.

Xueyi avoided her second cousin's eyes and explained softly: " I accidentally fell into the water when the boat was shaking today . Fortunately, the water is very good. I swam to the island alone. I didn't expect to see my second cousin on the island. . Is it possible that my second cousin fell into the water when the ship was rocking? I fainted before and didn't notice it yet. "

She blinked and spoke softly.

The eldest lady understood what she meant instantly , and she did not expect that this cousin girl had a completely different temperament from her aunt.

It would be better if she didn't bother.

The eldest lady also echoed: " Something happened in Huafang today. After you fell into the water, Erlang also fell into the water by chance today. He probably rushed together with you. "

The second lady was originally worried that her niece would take advantage of the opportunity to climb up to the big house, but she did not expect that she was determined.

So he also breathed a sigh of relief and praised Xue Yi: " There is a lot of water in Jiangzuo, and the little lady knows a lot about water. I forgot that you are also good at water. This is very good. I will send someone back to tell me right now. It also saves her from worrying about the younger generation's affairs. "

Cui Heng stood aside and watched their words with cold eyes , without criticizing or responding to them.

But the fragrance in the sleeves where Xinyi was hidden was a bit strong, and wisps of the fragrance came out and climbed up from his sleeves, making his eyes dim and unclear, making it increasingly difficult to see her thoughts.

She used to try every possible means to entangle him, but now that a great opportunity was in front of her, she gave up out of thin air.

What on earth was she thinking?

What are you hiding from?

Xue Yi held her breath and watched her second cousin's reaction, unable to tell whether she was more relieved or disappointed.

Sure enough , family status is more important.

Although the second cousin was attracted to her, he still had no intention of marrying her at this critical moment.

Fortunately, she spoke in advance, so she didn't have to endure the embarrassment or repeat the same mistakes she made in her previous life.

Xue Yi breathed a sigh of relief, but he was not worried about it, and there was still some indescribable uneasiness on his body.

She didn't dare to straighten her back, so she could only hold her breasts in her arms and cover her chest with her arms as she stepped forward to thank her at the right time : " It's really inappropriate that something like this happened on the day of the birthday banquet . It made my aunt and the eldest lady worried. I will definitely speak with caution in the future." Proceed carefully and you will never make a mistake again. "

Her sensible and considerate manner also endeared the two ladies to her more and more.

No matter what the truth is, the person who fell into the water now said that she swam up by herself, so as she said,

The two ladies tacitly agreed not to ask any more questions , and got on the boat together and went back.

After getting off the boat, it was already dark, the guests had almost left, and the usual silence returned to the garden.

It was as if the farce of falling into the water never happened.

Along the way, the eldest lady spoke kindly to Xueyi, and when she learned that she had a high fever , she thoughtfully gave her her big cloak.

When they separated , he even touched her head and told her to go to the big house if she needed anything.

But when she left , Xueyi vaguely felt that her second cousin was staring at her with a gloomy gaze.

The second cousin seemed angry.

Xue Yi was in a mess and didn't dare to look into his eyes, so she quickly left with her aunt.

The eldest lady looked at the hurried backs of the aunt and nephew. She was relieved but also a little confused.

Originally she thought the matter had something to do with the Second Madam, but seeing that the Lu family dismissed their servants today and clearly didn't want the matter to spread, she changed her mind.

Maybe it was an accident.

There was no publicity about the falling into the water , and now that the matter has been settled quietly, the eldest lady did not continue to pursue it.

Just remembering the scene when she first arrived on the island, her chest felt inexplicably tight.

And about falling into the water, how could he jump with his personality?

Something is wrong .

Erlang's condition is really not right today .

After returning to Ninghui Hall, the eldest lady stopped Cui Heng, asked about her body, then cut to the chase, and said after careful consideration: " I have ordered everyone not to tell anyone about the fall into the water today. Fortunately, this cousin is also a I'm reasonable and won't bother you, but how did you end up in the water today? "

I don't know if it was because he fell into the water . Cui Heng was particularly indifferent today. He just said lightly: " The boat was too rocky . I was not careful. "

" Seriously? " The eldest lady stared into his eyes, trying to detect anything unusual.

" Otherwise, what does mother think? " Cui Heng looked back at her, pursed her thin lips slightly, " Mother thinks I would jump for a cousin girl from a humble background? "

" Of course I don't think so. You have always been measured. " The eldest lady shook her head and took a sip of tea.

This is her proudest son, and of course he will not do anything to ruin his future.

But inexplicably, she seemed to hear a hint of suppressed anger again.

The eldest lady did not ask any more questions, but just reminded: " It's okay, it's okay. Your father and brother are gone, and there are countless pairs of eyes watching your marriage. Naturally, I have to be more careful. Now that your grandfather is celebrating his birthday, you are not living in the house. My distant relative, the Seventh Lady of the Zheng family is also here. Your grandmother and I will see each other again these days, so please take it easy. "

She said it euphemistically, after all, the cousin was born very well.

When a beauty falls into the water, who can't be moved?

But whether it was an impulse or a real accident, the matter should have ended here, and she would never allow any follow-up to it.

" Don't worry, mother . " Cui Heng remained calm as always, showing no emotion.

" It's getting late. You're tired after so many things happened today. Go back and rest early. " The eldest lady breathed a sigh of relief and asked him to go back quickly to take a bath and rest.

It's just that she was relieved too early and didn't see the moment Cui Heng turned around, her restrained calmness suddenly disappeared, and her face instantly turned gloomy.

The inner garment hidden in his sleeve had already been wrinkled by playing with it , and it lay in a crumpled ball in his palm.

His palms tightened, he turned around and said in a deep voice to Yang Bao behind him: " Go to Lihuayuan and tell me that she left something with me. Come to the back mountain to pick it up tomorrow night. "

Chapter 29 _ Forced kiss

Lihuayuan

The night was already dark , but the lamp in the second lady's room, which was used to going to bed early tonight, was still on.

The female envoys watching the night looked at each other, knowing that tonight would be another difficult night.

Sure enough , not long after , there was a sudden burst of crackling and breaking sounds in the extremely quiet night .

The female envoys quickly lowered their heads and held their breath, fearing that they would offend the eccentric second lady again.

Inside, after the second lady smashed several vases , her depression finally dissipated.

The female maid who had been serving her for many years carefully moved her skirt among the porcelain pieces on the floor and persuaded her: " This cousin is quite sensible. She didn't mention anything in front of the eldest lady. She didn't say anything." If there is such a commotion , no outsiders will know that she once fell into the water with the second young master . Madam, you don't have to worry too much. "

" I know . " The second lady took a long breath and sat down slowly, holding on to the table. " But it was because of knowing that I felt depressed ! You didn't see that scene. When I went up, the two of them were still hugging each other. Together. Even though nothing really happened , my summer clothes were so thin that I saw everything that needed to be seen. "

The second lady clutched the handkerchief in her hand and became angrier as she thought about it: " I still asked Erlang to look at him . Our Sanlang has always been overshadowed by him since he was born . Now he even asked his fiancée to look at him . This What sin have you done? I feel wronged for Saburo! "

" But Master Huijue has calculated that only this cousin's fate is suitable for the Third Young Master, and now there is no better candidate. " The female envoy reminded tactfully.

Didn't the second lady not know that if it weren't for the right destiny , how could she allow such a lowly niece to marry Saburo?

But that's all for being of low status .

At the moment , Lu Xueyi's innocence is compromised . If she really marries Sanlang in the future , the mother and son in the eldest house still don't know how to laugh at her behind her back!

What retribution.

How could it be that she was the only one?

The second lady held up her arms and sighed, the more she thought about it, the more she felt sick.

If it was useful for a happy occasion, she would tolerate it. If it did n't work, she would have to find an excuse to get rid of her niece!

The second lady thought bitterly, and finally lost her temper after a long while.

In the west wing, Xue Yi had a high fever as soon as he came back. Halfway through, he was supported by the female servant before he reluctantly returned to the room. He didn't hear anything from the main room.

After falling into the water, and with the wind blowing on the island for so long, the heat was coming with force.

She felt dizzy with fever all night . She took medicine and wiped her body. It wasn't until the next morning that she felt better.

After a chaotic night, Xue Yi was shocked and discovered the secret of her second cousin. Xue Yi had a particularly bad sleep that night.

She still couldn't see the person clearly, but she already knew in her heart that it was her second cousin, so she naturally replaced him with his face.

In the dream, the second cousin seemed particularly angry after hearing the lies she made up.

He grabbed her chin and sneered: " You really don't want to have anything to do with me ? "

Xueyi tried to struggle, but the second cousin in the dream was much more violent than he was now. She just wanted to leave, but instead angered him, and he pushed her hard against the tree.

There was rough bark behind, but the second cousin was so angry that he didn't care about her feelings at all.

Xue Yi felt that his back was almost bleeding, and it was so hot that he couldn't tell which one hurt him more, the front and the back.

Just when she was in severe pain, a rapid voice suddenly came from her ears, calling her one after another.

" Madam, what's wrong with you? "

After several sounds in a row , Xue Yi was shaken awake from the pain. She suddenly opened her eyes and realized that everything was just her imagination.

She turned her head to look, only her back felt a little painful due to Qingfang's scraping.

It's not old bark at all .

Seeing that she was feeling unwell, Qingfang quickly withdrew his hand and helped her lie down slowly: " Madam, you have been burning all night, but are you dreaming? "

Xue Yi nodded slowly, looked around, and breathed a sigh of relief when he didn't see his second cousin.

But when she thought of the look in her second cousin's eyes when they separated last night, she felt inexplicably palpitated.

I always felt that my second cousin would not let her go so easily.

She sat up with her arms supported and moved her dry lips: " Did anyone come to see me when I fell asleep ? "

" The second lady came once, the eldest lady sent a doctor, and the eldest lady also came once. "

Harukata thought about it carefully, and suddenly thought of another person, her face changed slightly, and she closed the door gently, then she dared to turn around and took out a letter from the bottom of the box and handed it to her, " And the second young master ... also sent Someone sent a letter. "

Second cousin, what does this mean?

=== Section 33 === _

Xue Yi had just woken up and couldn't put her hand on the envelope.

Harukata lowered his head and handed the letter to her, not daring to think deeply about what was written in the letter.

After all, their wife fell into the water with this second young master yesterday.

And when she was changing her wife's clothes, she discovered that her clothes were no longer there.

After falling into the water, the two of them stayed together on the uninhabited island in the middle of the lake for two hours.

Harukata really didn't dare to think about what happened to them in these two hours, which would make his wife lose her heart ...

Xue Yi took a deep breath before she dared to reach out and take the envelope and slowly opened it.

However, when the letter was unfolded, before he could see the writing on the paper clearly, something fell out from the paper mark.

Xue Yi was caught off guard, let out a surprised sound, and hurriedly let go.

" What's wrong? "

Qingfang hurried over, but Xueyi stretched out his hand to block her: " It's okay. "

Harukata caught a glimpse of the red tips of the lady's ears and guessed that it might not be a good thing, so he wisely stepped back and just helped her pick up the falling letter .

Xue Yi carried her on his back and dared to pick up the fallen things with trembling hands.

It turned out to be a lace—

The second cousin actually tore off a piece of her heart's lace and put it in a letter and sent it to her!

What does he mean?

Xue Yi didn't have time to think deeply. She held back her blushing face and grabbed the belt in her hand, hiding it tightly.

Opening the envelope again, there were only a few simple words written on it: " Tomorrow night, Haishi , Back Mountain " , just like his character of few words.

So, the second cousin wants her to go out for a tryst?

Xue Yi stared at the words on the paper, trying to figure out what he wanted to do, but there was no other information on the paper.

Only the handwriting penetrated the back of the paper, and it was sharp and sharp.

With just a quick glance, she could think of her second cousin's anger when he wrote these words.

Xueyi didn't dare to look at it anymore, and quickly threw the letter and the tie into the brazier, and asked Qingfang to burn them all.

Qingfang saw the handwriting on the paper out of the corner of his eye, looked at her red face, and asked worriedly: " Is the lady going? "

Xue Yi hesitated for a moment, then shook his head: " If you don't go, if someone from Qingwu Courtyard comes to ask, just say ... that I haven't recovered from my serious illness and can't go to the ground yet. "

As soon as she fell into the water, the wife avoided the second young master like a snake or a scorpion. Qing Fang thought that she must have been bullied severely, so she didn't dare to ask more questions and just nodded in agreement.

At Hai hour on the second day , in the cypress forest in the back mountain.

Yang Bao stood by the forest with his head lowered. From the time the moon rose to the time when the moon reached its zenith, no one came to the end of the path.

He quietly raised his eyes to look at the second young master, only to see that his face darkened visibly, and his eyes were even darker than the thick black night.

Cui Heng said nothing , just gently twirled the ring on his hand.

After turning for an unknown number of times, he suddenly stopped. His patience was on the verge of reaching its limit. He turned around and asked, " Did you really send it? "

" Sent it. " Yang Bao replied quickly, " The female envoy next to my cousin took it personally. "

Since it was sent, then she didn't come on purpose.

He had just saved her life the day before yesterday , but she dared to lie in front of him.

I sent her a letter yesterday , but she still dares not come today.

He really underestimated her.

Cui Heng stood in the dense forest on the back mountain, his whole body seemed to blend into the night , overlooking the small courtyard below from a distance.

The lights in the courtyard are still clearly visible. If you look carefully, you will see a slim figure with disheveled hair printed on the window lattice. She is probably taking off her hairpin and preparing to sleep.

Cui Heng stared at the shaking figure without saying a word.

He didn't look away until the dim light went out and the half-open window was pulled down.

With an inexplicable fire burning in his heart , Cui Heng laughed angrily and turned around to tell Yang Bao: " Go there again tomorrow and tell her that if you don't come back, the things will be sent directly to her aunt. "

what ?

Yang Bao was at a loss. He was only responsible for delivering it yesterday and didn't know what was inside.

But thinking that it should be extremely important to my cousin, I lowered my head and said yes.

Xue Yi was terrified all night, fearing that her second cousin would be unable to hold back and rush directly into her yard.

Fortunately, after a peaceful night, she finally breathed a sigh of relief.

But just after she got over it, Yang Bao quietly came to the door the next day and handed her the same letter.

She opened it with trembling hands, and sure enough she found another frenulum, and she immediately grabbed it.

However, what shocked her even more the next moment was Yang Bao's message.

—" The young master said that if you don't go tonight, he ... he will give the things directly to the second lady. "

Yang Bao relayed it unchanged. As soon as he finished speaking, his cousin's cheeks instantly turned red, and there was a hint of fear in his eyes.

What was it that made her react so strongly?

Yang Bao didn't understand, so he left after relaying the story.

Xue Yi was left alone holding the tie, scared and helpless.

But if he really doesn't go, according to the second cousin's character, he might really send the things over.

Xue Yi was really afraid of him.

Although he was very reluctant, he still had to pack up and quietly went to the back mountain in the middle of the night.

The Duke's Mansion is huge, with six courtyards in and out, and there are lakes and mountains in the mansion.

This back mountain is a small hill very close to Lihuayuan. Opposite the back mountain is Cui Heng's Qingwu Yuan, which is exactly the midway point between the two of them.

The back hill is not big, with only a few cypress trees planted there . There is a pavilion for resting among the cypress trees, which is a good place for peace and quiet.

As Xue Yi walked along , the mountains were silent, except for the chirping of grass insects on summer nights and the clear sound of dripping bamboo dew.

As soon as she entered the forest, she saw her second cousin standing in the pavilion.

There is a moon tonight, and the moonlight is sparse and cold, making his shadow longer and longer, making his figure look even longer.

As soon as she came over , Yang Bao consciously stepped back and stayed far away from the edge of the dense forest.

There were only two of them left , and it really seemed like they were having a tryst.

" Second cousin, I'm here. " Xueyi called softly, trying to stay calm.

Cui Heng paused for a moment and then turned back: " Why didn't you come yesterday ? "

It wasn't really a question, but the voice was so deep that people had to answer.

Xue Yi avoided his eyes: " Yesterday, I had a high fever and couldn't walk. "

Cui Heng looked at her carefully and saw that she was just recovering from a serious illness. She was not wearing any makeup and had an extremely plain face, which made people pity her.

The boiling anger subsided a little. He turned his finger and said in a deep voice: " Come here. "

Xue Yi was most afraid of him saying these two words. When she heard them, her soles felt like lead.

So he just pursed his lips and said , " Second cousin, just say whatever you want. It's quiet on this mountain and I can hear you clearly. "

" But I can't hear you clearly. " Cui Heng interrupted her, stretched out his hand, and a crumpled thing suddenly hung down, " You don't want to take it back? "

The moonlight is just right tonight, and the clear moonlight shines down, illuminating the hill as if it were daytime.

The lotus-colored Xinyi in the photo is particularly eye-catching.

Especially the two lotuses on the top look like they are being held in hands.

Such a private thing fell from his knuckled fingers, and Xue Yi was instantly embarrassed.

She looked around and hurried forward: " Give it back to me! "

Cui Heng just stood there, as if he was really kind to her.

But when Xue Yi stood on tiptoes to reach it, he suddenly raised his hand, and Xue Yi jumped into the air, her steps were chaotic, and she threw herself into his arms, hugging his waist.

" On purpose? " Cui Heng paused for a moment, looking down at her with a half-smile.

Xue Yi was buried in his arms, and the scent of cedar filled her face.

She really didn't understand why every word spoken by such a pure gentleman made her extremely embarrassed.

Xue Yi frowned in shame, and stood up and took the small coat back into his hand: " Second cousin misunderstood, something was urgent that day, and we had to do it. Now that nothing has happened, we will do everything we can to get the things back." It doesn't matter, it's getting late, if nothing happens, I'll leave first. "

" Just leave like this? " Cui Heng licked the scent from his fingertips with a worried look on his face, " You don't have any explanation for falling into the water? "

Xueyi thought for a moment and suspected that he was doing the rescue, so she said: " Second cousin saved my life. I will remember it in my heart and I will definitely repay you with all my strength in the future. "

" Repay? " Cui Heng suddenly chuckled as if he heard something funny, and asked in an unclear manner, " What can you give in return ? "

Xue Yi was speechless when asked.

The cousin who lives under someone else 's roof seems to have nothing to repay.

She slowly lowered her head and said softly: " What does the second cousin want? "

Cui Heng didn't say anything, just looked at her.

His dark eyes scanned her from beginning to end, and Xue Yi felt uncomfortable when exposed to his eyes.

He didn't have to speak, she knew.

- He wants her.

Xue Yi was suddenly out of breath , and pushed herself back against the pillar, deliberately pretending not to understand his eyes: " Human life is at stake, I will bear in mind my cousin's great kindness , and I will definitely recite sutras for you every day from now on." I recite the Buddha's name and pray for my cousin's safety and happiness in order to repay my kindness. Is this okay? "

" I don't believe in gods and Buddhas. " Cui Heng said coldly, walking towards her step by step , turning her head away, " If you want me to have my way, you know what to do. "

=== Section 34 === _

The cold hand caressed the side of her face and landed on her lips, with an obvious hint.

Xue Yi pursed her lips, feeling helpless and powerless: " There are so many noble ladies in the house . As long as you want, you can have whatever you want. Why is my second cousin holding on to me? "

" They never provoked me. "

Cui Heng spoke calmly, sliding his cold fingers down the side of her face, just playing with her without any guilt at all.

Xue Yi regretted it. She should not have tried every possible means to provoke him before and let him have a taste of it before she had such dark thoughts.

When the hand slipped from her cheek to her chin, and then went down to the slightly open collar, her finger bones seemed to tear her collar alive, Xue Yi's eyelids trembled again and again, and she held down his hand. : " Cousin , what does this mean? I ... I don't understand. I have already explained what happened before falling into the water . It was not my design. "

Cui Heng only raised his eyelids: " I mean before. "

" What was the past? "

A bad premonition arose in Xue Yi's heart and she looked at him nervously.

" Have you forgotten? " Cui Heng dropped his hand and smacked it lightly, " That's right, you have always had a bad memory, and you always forget things that should be forgotten faster than anyone else. "

" Second cousin, what do you mean? " Xueyi couldn't understand him anymore .

Cui Heng didn't speak anymore, but his slipping hand moved up her hanging broken hair, fell on the faint and almost invisible scar on her forehead, and suddenly pressed it—

Then he stared into her eyes and said, " How on earth was injured here? Do you really not remember? "

The wound where he touched was cold, from the surface to the flesh.

Xue Yi curled her fingertips and suddenly remembered the crack in the door that was not closed tightly when she first entered the house ...

She understood , her second cousin knew, he actually knew it from the beginning!

Xue Yi suddenly raised her head and looked at him in disbelief: " Second cousin, you ... did you see it? "

" You can be a little stupider. "

Cui Heng's voice was merciless, as if this was his original appearance .

Xue Yi looked at his expressionless face and her cheeks turned red instantly.

The scenes of these days flashed through little by little, and she finally understood.

No wonder the second cousin " kindly " asked the eldest brother to deliver medicine to her.

No wonder the painting she worked so hard to copy was simply thrown away.

No wonder he questioned his eldest sister when he was drugged by her.

It turned out that the second cousin knew about her evil intentions from the beginning .

So what does he think of her these days?

Do you think it's a joke to pounce on her again and again and try every means to explain?

In his eyes, she was probably a scheming woman who looked down on herself, had ulterior motives, and was not worthy of publicity.

Therefore, he did whatever he wanted to her repeatedly regardless of time and place.

Even now.

Xue Yi was humiliated to the extreme and tilted her head to avoid his hand: " Yes, my motives were indeed impure at the beginning. I am an out-and-out scheming woman, but I have never really done anything, right?" If it's good for you, why would my second cousin humiliate me like this? "

" Hurt? " Cui Heng stared at her eyes with unclear meaning.

" Isn't it? " Xue Yi also looked back, " Second cousin spoke like this and tried to humiliate me again and again. Could it be that he wanted to marry me? "

When she mentioned the matter of getting married , Cui Heng became even more angry.

He did hate her because of what happened to his brother .

But over the past few days, she had been pushing up little by little, and he had wavered in his thoughts.

When the sun went down the other day , at that moment he threw aside etiquette and everything else and jumped in to save her.

But she was good, she didn't say a word and brushed them off in front of his mother and her aunt.

She didn't want it because of her reputation.

No wonder he was there.

Cui Heng reached out and clamped her jaw directly, and said coldly: " With your background, do you think you are worthy? "

Sure enough, the second cousin never thought about marrying her from beginning to end , and it was the same in the dream.

Holding all the accumulated grievances together, Xueyi endured the grievance and shouted at him: " Yes, I know that my background is not obvious and I am not worthy, so I dare not have any extravagant thoughts. Even if I fall into the water and you see me lose my feet from head to foot, I don't dare to say anything even if I know my innocence. I've already avoided it so much. Even if I'm at fault, I should pay it off. Why do you still want to force me like this? Why don't you let me go?! "

" Repay? " Cui Heng heard her innocent voice and felt it was ridiculous. He pinched her chin and brought it closer to him, " How can you pay back a human life ? "

His eyes looked more dangerous than ever before , looking straight at him like a sharpened knife.

Xue Yi burst into tears , thinking he was talking about saving her.

Although she was afraid of him, her mother taught her since she was a child that she should always repay a favor, let alone a life-saving favor.

Therefore, even though Xue Yi was scared and aggrieved, she still did not run away, but looked at him with tearful eyes: " Then what do you want my second cousin to do in return? "

" Please me. " Cui Heng said calmly.

Xue Yi was shocked, thinking that she had heard wrongly.

However, the next moment, Cui Heng looked at her unabashedly and repeated: " I will let you go when I am satisfied. "

" You ... you are shameless! "

Xue Yi lost her voice, and her tears instantly fell down.

Although I thought that my second cousin might have excessive demands, I didn't expect that he would be so direct and his demands would be so shameless.

This sound was extremely forceful. A woman's voice was different from a man's, thin and long.

As soon as she finished shouting, lights came on in several courtyards at the foot of the back mountain.

Cui Heng was keenly aware of the light, held her close and pressed her down, saying in a low voice, " You don't want to? "

The hand fell to the back of his neck , and Xue Yi immediately felt a sense of fear and struggled against him: " Let me go! "

When she shouted, the lights underneath lit up even more, as if a female envoy had come out.

Cui Heng frowned and pressed her shoulders hard: " Stop shouting. Do you want to attract everyone here? "

It would be better to lure him here. Xueyi has lost his mind. It's not decent to be played by him in secret anyway.

Instead, she struggled even harder and pushed him away with both hands: " Let me go ..."

The commotion was really loud, and the maid in the yard seemed to have heard it. She was looking in this direction, and one of them had already taken a step forward, as if she was about to open the door and come out.

" Don't scream. " Cui Henglin frowned, seeming to be on the verge of patience.

But the person in my arms didn't seem to hear him, and was still crying and fussing.

" I want it! "

The voices of grievances and grievances floated out, attracting more and more lights outside, and there were already vague discussions.

Cui Heng couldn't bear it anymore, so he grabbed her face and pushed it hard, and kissed her directly in her astonished eyes, blocking the whimpering sound.

Chapter 30 _ Chatting

Suddenly her mouth was gagged , and Xue Yi's mind went blank.

She was stunned for a moment before she realized that it was her second cousin's lips that were blocking her.

It's cold and a little soft , completely different from his cold and hard contours.

The second cousin was kissing her.

As soon as Xue Yi realized this fact, she immediately put her hands on his shoulders and started struggling.

But as soon as she struggled, the lips that were originally blocking her changed their meaning and pushed deeper and deeper into her throat , forcing her to raise her head .

All the whimpering sounds were blocked, and in the extremely quiet mountain forest, there were only the subtle swallowing sounds as lips and teeth rubbed together.

" Second cousin , let me go ..." Xueyi was afraid , and she would not scream again.

But as soon as she opened her mouth a little, Cui Heng pressed her lips and tongue even more fiercely.

He held the back of her head and pressed her against the tree, kissing her harder and harder.

The lips and tongue were tearing together too hard, and the kiss was so deep. Xueyi couldn't tell for a moment whether her second cousin really wanted to block her voice , or whether he just wanted to kiss her.

While they were kissing, the two maids who had been awakened in the yard had already come out.

Xue Yi managed to concentrate for a moment and heard some whispers.

" Who is on the mountain in the middle of the night ? I seem to hear a woman's voice. "

Another said: " But what I heard was a man. "

When the two people looked at each other , they understood that someone was having a tryst on the mountain.

The family rules of the Duke's Mansion are strict and prohibit the female envoy and the servant from giving or receiving privately, so the two of them quietly walked up the mountain with the intention of catching the traitor.

Xue Yi held her breath and became nervous when she heard that someone was really being summoned.

She was forced to have tears in her eyes and tried to push away her second cousin who was pressing her down.

But Cui Heng was kissing passionately , holding the back of her neck harder and pressing her towards him.

Instead, he swallowed deeper.

Why is even a kiss so overwhelming ?

Xue Yi could hardly breathe . His second cousin clamped his waist and lifted him up, and he had to hold his shoulders with both hands to prevent him from falling.

But the footsteps at the bottom of the mountain were getting closer and closer. The hill was only a few feet long, and it only took a few breaths to get up. As soon as they came up, they could see the scene of their second cousin pressing her down and kissing her.

Xue Yi suddenly panicked and couldn't push him away, so she had to stretch her knees and prepare to push forward hard to push him away.

However, Cui Heng was a military commander who had been on the battlefield. As soon as she bent her legs, Cui Heng took advantage of the situation and wrapped her around his waist.

This time it was even worse.

Xue Yi exclaimed. Unexpectedly, he was hanging in the air. He could only avoid falling by leaning on the tree behind him and the legs wrapped around him.

=== Section 35 === _

Why did the second cousin go too far? What if the female envoys really saw it?

The footsteps got closer and closer, and Xue Yi became more and more nervous. She almost slipped down several times, and she had to tighten her grip around his waist to avoid making any noise.

Above, her second cousin's kisses were getting harder and harder. Her face turned red and she could hardly breathe. She could only squeeze in a little while he was breathing.

But my head was getting dizzy.

Xue Yi was almost suffocated by the kiss, and sweat broke out all over her body.

When his consciousness was almost blurred, the footsteps were getting closer and closer, breaking dead branches and making a crunching sound—

Xue Yi tensed up instantly and stared nervously at the path up the mountain, for fear of being caught in such an embarrassing scene.

The next moment, the visitor was stopped.

It turned out that Yang Baobu was at the foot of the mountain. No wonder the second cousin didn't care at all.

" Second Young Master's fan pendant fell off, please two sisters to look for it for me. " Yang Bao blocked the way to the mountain.

The two female envoys were both from the upper house. After hearing this, they naturally did not go up again and breathed a sigh of relief: " It turns out to be you. We thought it was some ignorant man and woman who were having an affair here. "

Yang Bao glanced at the figure behind him, his mouth was a little stiff, but he still said uprightly: " How is it possible? The back mountain is next to Qingwu Courtyard. The rules of the main house are the strictest. Who dares to make a mistake? I'm afraid the two sisters heard wrongly. " _

" But I seem to have heard a woman's cry. " A female envoy was still puzzled.

" Maybe it's just a wild cat in heat. " Another person explained , " The time has come. It has been making trouble these past few nights. "

When a few people were in a stalemate , a black shadow suddenly jumped out from the mountain forest, and a very sad voice resounded through the night sky.

" It is indeed a cat. "

Both of them breathed a sigh of relief and didn't take it seriously.

Yang Bao also sighed, holding a lantern and leading people in the opposite direction to find the fan pendant.

As soon as the head popped up on the path , it disappeared.

Only then did Xue Yi's tense nerves relax.

But as soon as the person left, she woke up and found that there was no outsider, and now she was the only one left pressed against the pavilion pillar, which made it even worse.

Not far away, a wild cat in heat was meowing, each sound shriller and louder, one after another, further arousing the restless mood of the night.

The second cousin would not treat her like what she dreamed about last night.

The back against the old tree bark had not yet been rubbed, but it had already begun to ache.

When she was worried , she noticed that her second cousin was kissing her deeper and holding her neck harder.

The night was so dark that she couldn't see his face clearly, but for no reason she felt that his eyes were astonishingly deep, as if they were trying to drag her in when they stared at her.

The breath falling on the side of her face became thicker and heavier, and she could feel a hand touching her waist.

" No. " Xue Yi was startled, hooked his arm and pushed him out quickly.

However, the struggle only angered him more and more. The hand holding her half tightened suddenly. Xue Yi was caught off guard and let out a soft cry. The hand that was pushing him softened instantly, and she could only widen her beautiful eyes and silently accuse him.

The second cousin's eyes were bottomless , and he held half of her body with no intention of relaxing.

When she realized that he was about to go down, Xue Yi couldn't use any strength and bit down hard while his lips and tongue were slightly apart. Cui Heng groaned and finally let go of his lips.

He wiped the corners of his lips with his fingertips, and not surprisingly saw a trace of blood.

" The teeth are quite sharp. "

Cui Heng wiped the blood from his lips and looked gloomy.

Xue Yi lay on his shoulder and panted lightly. After a long while, her legs fell to the ground before she could barely stand still.

But she bit too hard just now, and she was bitten hard on her lip . She quickly wiped away the blood on her lip and complained softly.

" Want to scold me? " Cui Heng asked in a low voice , smacking her face directly.

There was a blood scab on the usually stern face, and it was on such a sensitive spot on the lips. Xue Yi felt her face get hot just looking at him. It was really hard to imagine that she had a blood scab on the same spot.

She pursed her lips and refused to speak, but her eyes were obviously filled with everything.

" Why are you scolding me? " Cui Heng stroked her face. She was obviously bitten, but she didn't appear angry.

Xue Yi was forced to look him in the eyes and couldn't help but say: " It is not a gentleman 's behavior to repay a favor. Wouldn't it be unworthy of a gentleman to treat me like this? "

Hearing her accusation, Cui Heng suddenly smiled: " I can say this, but you can't. "

" Besides, why did I ever say that I was a gentleman? "

He raised his eyes, his desire subsided , and his eyes were all cold and indifferent.

Xue Yi was stunned, her eyelashes slowly lowered.

Indeed, the second cousin never said anything from the beginning. She thought she had met a brilliant and unparalleled gentleman, so she took the initiative to climb up the ladder with all her efforts.

So far, it seems that no one is to blame.

She was surrounded by him , and the overwhelming fresh air of cedar made her a little dizzy, and she spoke softly: " Second cousin, let me think about it, I have just grown up, and my mother's memorial day on the Dragon Boat Festival, which is the fifth day of the month next month, will only be three years old. Only then will the period of filial piety begin. "

Her mother died?

Cui Heng really didn't expect it.

It was customary in Jiangzuo to observe mourning for three years, and in Chang'an it was only twenty-seventh year. Counting the days, her mother's death probably happened when he saved her.

It seemed that she was unable to save her mother in the end .

But her mother was not the only person who died in that accident ?

Cui Heng's originally moved expression disappeared in an instant, and he just said quietly: " Then come to me after you have done your filial piety. "

It was already the end of April, and there were only less than ten days left before the Dragon Boat Festival.

By that time , she might not be able to escape other than to obey.

Xue Yi was thinking of a way out in her mind. When she saw her second cousin's thin lips, she suddenly thought of the eldest lady who was similar to him, and had an idea ...

After the sunset that day, the eldest lady greeted her with greetings. In the past two days, she sent a female envoy to deliver a lot of things. Although she didn't say it clearly, she meant to compensate her.

If she takes the opportunity to make a request to the eldest lady and suggest a marriage, it must not be difficult.

In this way, as a younger sibling, her aunt cannot challenge the eldest lady.

Parents' orders cannot be violated, and it is impossible for the second cousin to have trouble with the eldest lady because of her.

Xue Yi suddenly felt that falling into the water was not a bad thing, so she endured the excitement in her heart and gently agreed: " Okay. "

He nodded so easily.

The previous resistance was probably just another act .

Cui Heng glanced at the blush on her cheeks, and he sneered in his heart, and let go of his hand that held her: " You are more tolerant. "

After being pressed against the pillar and kissed for so long, Xue Yi's legs felt weak for a moment when she was let go, and she almost fell to her knees.

But being looked at by those eyes, Xue Yi was afraid that he would regret it, so she didn't care much and hurriedly walked out dragging her sore legs.

As soon as he took two steps, he was stopped again.

" Stop. "

A deep voice came from behind .

Xue Yi paused , feeling a chill rising from the soles of her feet. She asked him in a trembling voice, " Is there anything else? "

Cui Heng stared at her feet: " You dropped something. "

Xueyi slowly lowered his head and saw the Xinyi piled at his feet.

How could she forget this?

If someone finds out, I don't know what kind of rumors will spread.

Xue Yi's cheeks turned red, and she quickly bent over to pick up the things, and left quickly without even daring to raise her head.

Cui Heng looked at her fleeing back, but the smile on his lips gradually solidified, and he felt a sense of irritation.

Is she really afraid of him or is she pretending to be afraid of him?

Even when it was so dangerous to fall into the water , she subconsciously pushed him away.

Cui Heng stood for a long time without an answer. Thinking about it, it was probably just a way for her to resist.

Despite this, Cui Heng still didn't sleep well that night, maybe because he remembered the past .

His face was gloomy , and there was a blood scab on the corner of his lips, which was particularly fascinating.

The next morning, as soon as he entered Jing Zhaoyin, people coming and going quietly raised their eyes to look at him.

But due to his usual majesty , the group of people only dared to whisper guesses behind their backs. Only Li Rufeng was the boldest. He clicked his tongue, leaned over and asked, " Where were you last night? Pingkangfang? "

" I'm not going. " Cui Heng didn't look away , not bothering to pay attention to his appraising eyes, and pushed the door open and went in.

Li Rufeng was not annoyed when he was brushed away. After careful consideration, he felt it was impossible.

How could a person who loved purity like him allow a prostitute to touch his body?

So he asked again: " Then ... you have a beautiful concubine at home? "

Cui Heng paused. Being Lu Xueyi's concubine was considered a compliment.

But inexplicably, when he heard the word "concubine" connected with her, he felt a little uncomfortable, and suddenly remembered the resentment in her eyes when Li Rufeng brought it up to her face.

The heart is higher than the sky, and life is thinner than paper.

She definitely doesn't want to.

Cui Heng changed the topic lightly: " Don't make random guesses, I was just scratched by a cat. "

" Cat? " Li Rufeng curled his lips and didn't believe a word he said. He deliberately smiled and said , " This cat can not only scratch your lips, but also make you sleep poorly. Look at your dark complexion. You were so upset last night." Arrived late? Which cat is it, a domestic cat or a wild cat? "

Cui Heng didn't speak, but his Adam's apple moved almost imperceptibly.

The kiss last night indeed brought back his dream. In the dream, when no one came up from the mountain, she wrapped her arms around his waist, so she squeezed in, and it was indeed very late.

But this kind of thing obviously cannot be said to Li Rufeng. As soon as he put down the document, his face also darkened: " You have the assassin who assassinated the prince, and you are so free so early in the morning? "

This guy really can't stand teasing.

" Okay, let's not mention it. " Li Rufeng shut up.

=== Section 36 === _

There were so many cousin girls at the birthday banquet, and this one last night was probably one of them.

When it came to business, Li Rufeng suppressed his disrespectful smile and said, " After posting hundreds of portraits at various city gates and waterway gates a few days ago , I finally got some clues. Some people have seen them in the East City and West City. He thinks that this person must not have escaped from Chang'an City, but Chang'an is only 110 square meters and has a population of one million. I'm afraid it will take some time to investigate. "

As long as someone has seen him, it means that he has not been silenced and he is not a vicious desperado.

If he really found it, he would definitely be willing to identify the person behind the scenes.

Cui Henglin raised his eyebrows and ordered: " Then add more people. We are looking, and the other party is also looking. We must find them before the other side. "

" I 'll go right away. " Li Rufeng responded.

I'm afraid the people behind the scenes want to kill him more than they do .

If he could really catch someone, it would be thanks to that cousin's painting.

When Li Rufeng thought of her and what he saw the day he fell into the water, he suddenly stopped and said, " I didn't have time to ask that day . Later, my aunt said that you fell accidentally because of the shaking of the boat. Is that really true? "

" What do you think? " Cui Heng's expression remained unchanged.

Listening to his indifferent tone, Li Rufeng suddenly felt that he was overthinking it. Even he, a wanderer, knew the consequences of jumping. There was no way he didn't know this.

He must have been thrown off the boat.

Li Rufeng couldn't help but worry about his cousin again, and asked with concern: " How is my cousin's health? Is it serious? "

" I didn't look. " Cui Heng didn't even raise his head.

" Have you heard of that ? " Li Rufeng was still relieved.

Seeing how concerned he was, Cui Heng was a little impatient and just said: " I can't die. "

" Why are you so cruel? " Li Rufeng clicked his tongue, shook his head and turned around, " Fortunately it wasn't the cousin you saved. If I really asked you to save her, you would have accepted her. That delicate cousin couldn't bear it. Your temper. "

What is his temper? Is he terrible?

Cui Heng pressed the document's fingertips and suddenly remembered Lu Xueyi's repeated abnormalities in the past few days.

Could it be that she was avoiding him because she was afraid ?

But now, there is no use hiding.

She is heartless, and when she becomes filial, she will be taught a lesson.

Chapter 31 _ depend on

Because his lip was bitten and the location was very sensitive , Xueyi said he was ill since he came back from the back mountain , for fear of being seen and spreading rumors.

The eldest lady was a kind-hearted person . After hearing that she had been ill for many days and still not getting better, she sent people to deliver various health supplements.

Now that things have happened, Xueyi no longer prays to marry into a high family to avenge her aunt.

It can be seen from the incident of falling into the water that no one is smarter than these high-ranking nobles.

They can support you and slip out small favors through their fingers , but once it comes to something as fundamental as marriage, which brings two people together, there is no room for discussion.

Even the kind-hearted lady is like this.

In the past few days, the mansion has been strictly guarded , and not even the slightest news of falling into the water has spread , which shows that it is normal.

And these supplements that are delivered like a stream of water every day are not so much compensation as a reminder in disguise?

Remind her to remember her identity and not to forget who gave her food and clothing.

However, the eldest lady is still kind-hearted. It is not impossible for another family to find an excuse to drive her back to Jiangzuo.

Xue Yi increasingly felt that asking her to propose marriage was a feasible thing, so she planned to take advantage of her illness to cook some Sophora japonica jellies, a specialty of Jiangzuo , and found an opportunity to send it to Ninghuitang.

Fortunately, nothing happened last night , but today the housekeeper led people to catch wild cats in the mountains.

But the bloody scab on his lip was too eye-catching , and there were finger marks on his left chest . Xue Yi didn't dare to go out during the day , and only dared to go out when the dusk was setting .

There happened to be a locust tree planted in a flowerbed not far away. The locust flowers were in full bloom at this time, as small as grains of rice, dotted in the dense green shade.

She and Harukata spent a lot of effort picking half the basket from the lowest branches.

As he was carrying the basket back , unfortunately , he met Cui Wulang.

The embarrassment of being hit on the island in the middle of the lake that day was still vivid in her mind. Xueyi was afraid that he would recognize her, so she carried the basket to go to another branch of the road.

Although he tried to hide and hide, he still happened to see him.

" Cousin Lu. "

Cui Wulang called her from behind, and Xue Yi suddenly got goosebumps all over her body.

He ... how did he know who she was? Could it be that he recognized her?

Xue Yi turned back stiffly , pretending she didn't know him: " I dare you to ask ..."

When Cui Wu saw her pretending not to know her, he didn't reveal it. Instead, he explained: " It's really you. I heard that my mother's two nieces came to stay in the house not long ago. I guessed and screamed based on their figures. I didn't expect that when It's really you, but I don't know which of the two cousins you are? "

It turned out that he had guessed.

Xueyi breathed a sigh of relief and said softly: " I am Lu Xueyi, the second daughter of the Lu family. "

Her name is Xue Yi, and this name is very popular.

Cui Wu's eyes passed over her snow-like skin, and he darkened unconsciously. He lowered his eyes and returned the greeting: " I am Wu Lang of the Cui family. "

The two of them exchanged pleasantries and saluted each other .

When he got up , Cui Wulang took another closer look and found a small blood scab on her lip.

Unfortunately, he met his second brother by chance today and saw him in the same position.

Cui Wulang suddenly remembered that the housekeeper led people to catch wild cats in the back mountain with great fanfare today , and he suddenly understood.

What kind of wild cat is in heat? It's not a cat that's in heat , I'm afraid it's a human being .

Just a few days after coming off the island, the second brother couldn't bear it anymore and actually invited someone to have a private meeting in the back mountain late at night.

Tsk, these lips are swollen like this. They must have been sucked by the second brother.

Even the corners of his lips were bitten, he was really impatient.

Cui Wulang's eyes passed over her face, then down, and fell on the tightly wrapped skirt, and he had some evil thoughts.

The lips were stained like this, so the covered area must be even more unbearable.

However , he was far away that day and didn't see clearly. Today, when he was close, Cui Wu realized that this little lady was indeed extremely beautiful, with skin as white as snow and a slim waist. No wonder the second brother couldn't bear it for even one day.

Just the moment he bent down to salute, Cui Wulang had already guessed everything about the two of them.

I couldn't help but beat the drum in my heart. When will the second brother get tired of playing with such a beauty?

Or do you never get tired of playing it?

Cui Wu felt irritated in his heart.

Xue Yi had no idea what he was thinking. Looking at him from a distance , she felt that this fifth cousin had a decent appearance and was a concubine, so he didn't have such a high threshold.

If finding the eldest lady fails, this may be a good way out in the future.

So after the two exchanged pleasantries, Xueyi secretly thought about it.

But she didn't know that after she turned around and left, Cui Wulang stood staring at her slim back for a full quarter of an hour.

It wasn't until she returned to the yard and closed the window completely that he touched his chin and left reluctantly.

After returning home , Xueyi started making Sophora japonica pancake.

The Duke's mansion has everything, so naturally he doesn't like her food.

But sophora japonica is in season, so eat it fresh.

Moreover, this lady came from Longxi, so she probably had never eaten such rare food.

Therefore, when Xue Yi picked up the prepared Sophora japonica fried rice, Mother Lin from the eldest room exclaimed, " I haven't seen anyone making Sophora japonica fried rice for many years . My cousin is interested. "

" The eldest lady has sent so many supplements these days. I couldn't keep up with them, so I sent some clever things, hoping that they would get into the mouth of the eldest lady. "

" Coincidentally, Madam was still talking about it when she saw the locust flowers blooming a few days ago . " Mother Lin led her in and explained with a smile, " Not only the eldest madam, but also the cousin did such a beautiful job, Sister Yin saw it. Definitely like it more. "

She was sent there in the afternoon. The eldest lady was not in good health and was still taking a lunch break.

Xueyi put down the food box and was waiting for her in the flower hall when a six or seven-year-old girl suddenly jumped in by the servant woman.

This little girl's eyelashes are long and curled, her eyes are dark and bright, and she is extremely cute.

As soon as she entered the door and saw the Sophora japonica fried rice on the table, she said " Huh " , pushed the food box away, and stared at the Sophora japonica fried rice, looking left and right curiously.

When she saw the unfamiliar Xueyi, she was not afraid. Instead, she picked up a locust flower and asked her, " Can the flowers be eaten too ? "

The eldest wife gave birth to two sons and two daughters. The youngest daughter is only six years old this year . Her nickname is Yin Yin, and she is probably the one in front of her.

" You will know after you try it. " Xueyi blinked and did not tell her.

Cui Yinyin looked at the flower again and again, not daring to take it in her mouth, but the fragrance was too sweet and alluring.

After only hesitating for a moment, she picked up one and put it into her mouth.

After chewing it twice, Cui Yinyin's eyes suddenly lit up: " Wow, it's so sweet! "

She opened her mouth and exposed her open front teeth, adding a touch of playfulness.

Xue Yi chuckled .

" Who are you ? "

After eating two more pills , Cui Yinyin sucked her fingers, then tilted her head and looked at the person in front of her.

Taking a closer look, her blinking eyes suddenly froze.

The sister in front of her was so beautiful. Her skin was as white as snow. She was prettier than any other sister she had ever seen.

Cui Yinyin's eyes widened.

Without waiting for Xue Yi's answer, the bamboo curtain on the east side of the flower hall was suddenly opened. The eldest lady who had just rested came over. She smiled and cursed as she walked: " I've eaten everything before asking who I am. I usually teach you." Where have you learned all the etiquette? This is your second aunt's niece. Go and call her cousin. "

" It hurts. " Cui Yinyin was poked in the forehead by the eldest lady and covered her head. Run away.

She was just at the age when she had just learned about beauty and ugliness. In front of this amazingly beautiful cousin, she suddenly felt shy with her teeth open and refused to speak to her.

=== Section 37 === _

The eldest lady was angry and helpless, so she had no choice but to knock her down, then turned to Xue Yi and showed a hint of apology: " My little girl has been spoiled. She is like a monkey all the time. She doesn't know etiquette. Don't mind. "

Anyone who is willful has someone to rely on.

The eldest sister is the princess, the eldest brother died for the country, and the second brother has an immeasurable future. Cui Yinyin is not only walking around in the palace, but also in Chang'an City, and no one dares to say anything.

Xue Yi shook her head and said sincerely: " Sister Yin is very straightforward. "

After she fell into the water, the eldest lady also sent people to investigate her. When she learned that her mother was demoted from the concubine to the head wife by the Lu family, she felt more sympathy in her heart. She held her hand and said with concern: " You rest and recuperate. How is he doing? Do you have any sequelae? "

" Thanks to the supplements sent by Madam , I have already recovered. " Xueyi explained .

" You are young , so you naturally recover quickly. " The eldest lady finished politely, and she liked her even more when she saw that she was beautiful but did not rely on her beauty to commit crimes. Instead, she was very sensible and polite . " If you feel uncomfortable, please feel free to do so. Come to me. "

The lady in front of her was both gentle and charitable, and Xue Yi could not figure out how she could develop such a ferocious temperament in her second cousin.

But after all, the eldest lady is his biological mother. Xueyi did not dare to mention the matter of her second cousin using kindness to coerce her. She pursed her lips and suddenly knelt down solemnly: " My little girl does have an unkind request. I want the eldest lady to Help. "

" Get up first. " The eldest lady was startled and quickly reached out to help her.

Xue Yi stubbornly refused to get up.

The eldest lady had no choice but to give up and asked: " What is it that deserves you to pay such a heavy courtesy? "

" Marriage. " Xue Yi lowered her eyes and said softly.

marriage? The eldest lady held her hand and paused.

Could it be that she thought wrong, and this cousin still wanted to threaten her with the reputation of falling into the water?

The smile on the corner of Madam's lips froze in an instant , and she looked at Xue Yi solemnly: " What do you mean? "

Xueyi heard the change in her tone and quickly explained: " The eldest lady has misunderstood. I actually want to ask the eldest lady to recommend a marriage for me. Madam has probably heard about my family affairs. If I go back to Jiangzuo, I will be indispensable." I wanted to be taught by my aunt, so I thought of finding a marriage in Chang'an, where it would be nice to have a place to settle down. "

It turned out that he just wanted to get rid of his aunt.

Madam understands.

The sister-in-law of the second bedroom suddenly summoned two nieces to Chang'an, obviously for her Erlang.

The older girl's thoughts can be seen at a glance. This younger one probably doesn't want to be like her aunt, but she is a sensible person.

The eldest lady was naturally willing to marry her off, and she breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this: " It's not difficult. What do you want? "

" I know that my family is poor and I don't have a rich dowry, so I don't dare to have any extravagant thoughts about my family background. I just want others to be good and willing to make progress, regardless of their family background. " Xue Yi has been thinking hard for a long time these days. This is what she can do for herself. Best way out that I can think of.

After a moment, she added: " I won't be a concubine either. "

She doesn't seek family status or be a concubine. This cousin doesn't want to rise to the top based on her beauty, but she is very independent.

The eldest lady gained more favorable impressions out of thin air.

Her brother from her mother's side has been the examiner of the examination all year round, and she often has relatives visiting her.

The eldest lady met several times by chance, and she did have a choice in her mind: " I have a distant relative whose family background is not much different from yours. He is twenty-three years old. He is an upright person. He just won the examination this year, but his ranking is not obvious. He is about to be released. , are you willing to have such a family background? "

He is an upright man, he was born in the imperial examination, and he wants to be released to the outside world. Doesn't this mean that he is completely far away from Chang'an and Jiangzuo ...

These three conditions sound very suitable for Xue Yi.

She nodded without thinking : " I do. "

" But his ranking is not high, he is young, and he is going to a barbaric land like Lingnan. Do you really not want to think about it anymore? " The eldest lady looked at her skin and tender flesh, and was afraid that she wouldn't be able to bear it. Mosquito bites are painful.

The physical pain is nothing. Xueyi was afraid that the dream would come true, so she still nodded : " I have suffered, Madam, don't worry. "

The eldest lady couldn't persuade her, so she had no choice but to nod: " Then during the Dragon Boat Festival in the next two days, I will arrange for you to go out and meet each other to see each other. Then you can make a decision. "

" Thank you , madam, for your understanding. " Xue Yi saluted her heavily, and it was settled.

After discussing the marriage, she felt relieved and went out carrying the empty food box.

In the yard, Cui Yinyin reluctantly stuffed the remaining fried sophora japonica into her mouth one by one.

When there was only half of it left , she hesitated again whether to save it for her second brother.

When I was struggling, it was already time to go off duty, and a tall figure suddenly walked in from the door.

" Second brother! " Cui Yinyin's eyes immediately lit up when she saw the person coming, and she ran over and threw herself into his arms .

Cui Heng was hit, passed through her sides, picked her up, and asked her with a smile: " What did you eat again ? "

" No ... no. " Cui Yinyin shook her head quickly and put her sugar-stained hands behind her back.

When she lied , she completely forgot about her mouth that was covered in sugar.

Cui Heng raised his sleeve and wiped her mouth, still smiling: " Then what is this? "

" Yeah. " Cui Yinyin exclaimed, puffing up her cheeks and lowering her head , " I only ate a little bit ..."

" Really just a little bit? " Cui Heng deliberately kept a straight face .

The second brother's face was stern , even scarier than his mother's.

Cui Yinyin both likes and fears him.

" Have eaten half the plate. " Cui Yinyin didn't dare to lie anymore . She spread her fleshy little hands and handed the Sophora japonica pancake she was holding to him painfully. " Here, second brother, I'll give you the rest." Keep it. "

The originally plump locust flowers have now been shrunk into a ball by her hand. The sweat and sugar stains are mixed together, making people really unappetizing.

Cui Heng pushed her hand away in disgust: " You can keep it. "

The second brother didn't want it, so Cui Yinyin happily took it back and stuffed it into her mouth one by one .

Cui Heng walked back with the heavy little girl in his arms. When he saw that her cheeks were bulging because of her stuffing, he couldn't help but ask, " Is it really so delicious? "

Cui Yin Yinsai's mouth was bulging, and she could only wave her hands and gesture to him: " It's delicious ... well, it looks good ! "

It's understandable that it tastes good, but what does it mean to look good?

When she was getting her teeth changed, her mother would definitely not give her sweets. It was expected that a female family member would send them to her.

" Who sent it? " Cui Heng asked.

Cui Yinyin swallowed the last mouthful and suddenly forgot to ask the sister's name.

" I forgot. " She blinked and could only recall , " She came here to find Grandma. She is very good-looking and the food she makes is delicious ..."

She is still a beautiful woman. There are many people in the house these days, probably coming to cling to the big house.

Cui Heng was not interested.

But the next moment Cui Yinyin held her chin and let out another ah, gesticulating with him in a particularly exaggerated way : " Better looking than Sister Zheng, prettier than everyone else, just like a fairy in the sky! "

With this description, Cui Heng held Cui Yinyin in his arms and stopped thinking about anyone except Lu Xueyi.

There were only five days left before her filial piety. Why did Lu Xueyi come to see his mother at this time?

He knew she was not a peaceful person.

Cui Heng's eyes suddenly darkened, he touched Cui Yinyin's face and asked, " Do you still want to eat Sophora japonica pancake? "

Chapter 32 _ warn

Do you still want to eat?

Cui Yinyin had just finished a plate of Sophora japonica pancake and was reminiscing when she heard this and hugged his neck excitedly: " Of course I want to! "

" You can eat it if you want. " Cui Heng put her down and wiped the candy stains on her lips , " First tell your brother what she is here for? "

How could Cui Yinyin know so much about what she was doing ? She shook her head blankly: " I don't know. "

Forget it , she's only six years old , she doesn't understand what you're telling her .

So Cui Heng asked another question: " When she left , did her mother have a gloomy face, or did she send her away with a smile? "

Cui Yinyin knows this.

" It was a smile. " Cui Yinyin recalled , " Aniang held her hand and asked her to come more often. "

Come often?

Cui Heng understood.

After falling into the water last time, Lu Xueyi took the initiative to cut ties with him, which won her mother's favor.

This time I sent something to Ninghui Hall. If I wanted to use my reputation to threaten my mother and ask for a status, my mother would definitely not be happy.

If you don't seek status, but want something else , my mother is kind-hearted and will definitely help.

But since she had agreed to his request , what else could she ask for at this juncture ?

Come to think of it , I must be thinking wrongly again .

This Sophora japonica pancake is probably just something to please.

Cui Heng's face darkened little by little.

Although Cui Yinyin is young, she doesn't understand it at all. She seems to feel that her second brother doesn't like this sister very much.

But this sister is so good-looking , why doesn't he like her?

Cui Yinyin bit her finger and tilted her head to look at him: " Second brother , do you think this sister is good-looking? "

Cui Heng paused, looking at his sister's clear eyes and suddenly not knowing how to speak.

Beauty is indeed beautiful. At first glance, Lu Xueyi is an out-and-out beauty.

When their skin touches each other , her whole body is delicate and smooth, and her figure is well-proportioned, making people fall in love with her.

It's a pity that the heart is black.

I don't understand what loyalty and kindness are at all .

Cui Heng calmed down his emotions and patted her head: " You know what beauty is and what ugliness is, eat your sophora flower and fry it! "

Why doesn't Cui Yinyin understand?

Although she is only six years old, she can still distinguish between beauty and ugliness. For example, she thinks that her second brother is the most handsome man she has ever seen, and compared with that, her sister is the most beautiful.

Cui Yinyin bit her fingers and suddenly thought that they seemed to be a good match.

If this sister really became her sister-in-law, wouldn't she have sophora japonica fried every day?

=== Section 38 === _

But no, Sister Zheng is already here. Mother said she would point Sister Zheng to her brother. I'm afraid that sister won't be able to do it ...

If it fails, this sister will have no choice but to marry someone else, and she will never be able to eat Sophora japonica jian?

Cui Yinyin lowered her head again. She finally felt a little worried at such a young age, and asked hesitantly: " Then will she marry someone else and leave the Duke's mansion? "

Marry?

Without his nod , she wouldn't even think about it.

Cui Heng's face suddenly darkened and he rubbed his sister's hair: " Stop thinking about it. I'll ask her to deliver it to you tomorrow. "

" Really? " Cui Yinyin raised her lowered head instantly and hugged his leg, " Second brother is so kind. "

When her father and brother died in the war, this sister was still ignorant.

Cui Heng had no intention of letting her bear hatred, so he didn't mention anything and carried her back to Ninghui Hall. Then he asked the female envoy in the main room to send a message that Cui Yinyin wanted to eat Sophora japonica pancake and asked the person who delivered it yesterday to deliver it again. Come one.

He wanted to see what kind of tricks she was playing .

Lihuayuan

After Xue Yi begged the eldest lady, her anxious mood in the past few days has finally calmed down a lot.

As long as the marriage is arranged , is it possible that the second cousin can still steal the bride?

He wouldn't go to such trouble for her.

The eldest lady will not allow it .

But while he promised his second cousin, he made such a big move behind his back, Xue Yi's heartbeat was pounding, for fear that he would find out.

With the second cousin's current character, if she were to find out, her end would be particularly miserable.

Will not.

She did it so secretly that her second cousin couldn't find out.

Xue Yi tried hard not to think about it and slept in a hazy sleep all night.

When she got up the next day , the blood scab on her lip was so pale that she could no longer see clearly, and the fingerprints on her chest were long gone.

Xue Yi breathed a sigh of relief. As long as she couldn't see him, she could temporarily forget what she had promised that night.

In the early morning, it is the perfect time for the locust flowers to bloom. When I open the window, my face is filled with the light scent of locust flowers.

It happened that at this time, Mrs. Lin from the eldest house came in person, saying that Cui Yinyin wanted to eat sophora japonica and asked her if she could make another one.

The eldest lady had helped her so much yesterday, so Xue Yi couldn't do anything wrong.

So I packed up and made another batch and sent it to the big room myself.

Her wing was next to Lu Xuening's, and Lu Xuening saw that she was deliberately trying to please the big room, so she just leaned against the window and sneered.

After all, she, Lu Xueyi, wanted to celebrate the sick third cousin, and what she was doing now was just useless effort.

Lu Xuening slammed the window, not believing that she would cause any trouble.

After meeting the eldest lady, Xueyi was led to Cui Yinyin's small courtyard.

" Sister Lu! " As soon as Cui Yinyin saw her, she ran out from a distance.

This time she was very obedient and was willing to call for help. Her eyes were shining and she was staring at the food box in her hand.

" The eldest lady said you were losing your teeth and told me to only let you eat ten. " Xueyi put down the food box and explained to her in a low voice.

" Ten ? " Cui Yinyin pouted, feeling particularly reluctant.

Obviously that's not what second brother told her yesterday!

But Lin's mother was also watching her and would never allow her to eat more.

Cui Yinyin had no choice but to hold the locust flower grains one by one with special care.

After eating ten pills, she was still looking at the food box eagerly.

Mother Lin was familiar with this little ancestor's temper and quickly closed the food box.

But she still couldn't match Cui Yinyin's quick hands. Before she closed the box, she quickly grabbed a handful, jumped off the chair deftly, and stuffed it into her mouth while running with a smile.

" You can't do it, Sister Yin! "

The servants in the yard suddenly became confused and chased after her.

She brought the things. Xueyi had no choice but to follow suit and catch Cui Yinyin.

But when she caught him , Cui Yinyin simply stuffed it all into her mouth and said vaguely: " It's gone, it's all gone! "

Xue Yi was afraid that she would choke, so she quickly tried to pull her away, but Cui Yinyin pushed her away with her backhand. Instead, she pressed two candy handprints on her body.

" ah! "

When Mother Lin came after her out of breath, she saw two black handprints on the corners of Xue Yi's plain white skirt. She screamed, and in a blink of an eye, she grabbed Cui Yinyin and apologized to her, " I'm sorry, cousin. I'm not optimistic about Sister Yin. Otherwise, you go inside first and take off your robe, and I'll have someone scrub it for you. It's a nice day today, so we'll be done in about half an hour. "

This is the only way right now .

Xue Yi thanked her , then followed her into Cui Yinyin's wing, untied her robe and gave it to the servant woman.

Outside, the maid was chasing Cui Yinyin, holding her down and forcing her to wash her hands and wipe her face. Cui Yinyin yelled, causing a commotion in the yard.

Xue Yi looked at it from a distance through the window, only feeling it was funny.

While she was laughing , a low laugh suddenly came from behind her .

This laughter was low and extremely familiar. Xue Yi froze immediately. Could it be ...

She slowly turned around , and sure enough, she saw her second cousin who came in at some unknown time.

" Is it cold? " Cui Heng asked her.

Why is the second cousin here? Could it be that he knows that she begged the eldest lady?

Xue Yi trembled all over, and retreated to the corner with only her middle coat on: " It's not cold. "

" The craftsmanship is good. " Cui Heng sat down calmly, picked up a Sophora japonica flower left in the food box , and said quietly, " You are quite thoughtful. "

As expected, the second cousin knew that she was sending something.

There was no emotion or anger in his voice, and Xueyi couldn't tell for a moment whether her second cousin was really praising her or ridiculing her.

She tried to calm her voice and explained to him: " It's the season, and the eldest lady gave me so many supplements before, so I thought of making something to reciprocate. "

" Nothing else to say? " Cui Heng stared at her faintly.

" What can I mean? " Xueyi shook his head quickly.

Cui Heng stared at her for a moment and suddenly smiled: " What are you doing standing so far away? Come here. "

This is still in the main room. His sister and a group of female servants are in the courtyard. There is only a window between them. Xue Yi refuses to move, for fear that he will do anything. " Second cousin, there are people outside ..."

" What are you thinking about? " Cui Heng held Sophora japonica's hand and put it down, " Come here and tell me how to make this thing. "

It turned out that the second cousin was just curious. Xueyi breathed a sigh of relief and slowly walked towards him .

But as soon as she approached, Cui Heng grabbed her waist and sat down directly on his lap.

Xueyi was unexpected and quickly reached out to support his shoulders: " What are you doing? "

" Do you really believe it? " Cui Heng put his arm around her waist and smiled muffledly while turning her face.

Xue Yi blushed, feeling shy but unable to overcome her fear: " There is really someone outside ..."

" I won't touch you. " Cui Heng hugged her waist and adjusted to a comfortable position. His shoulders were held tightly, and he glanced at her again, " Relax your hands. "

Seeing that his eyes were clear, Xue Yi let go of her hand on his shoulders.

She curled up her hands, but Cui Heng suddenly grabbed her wrist: " Did you pierce the locust flowers when you picked them ? "

There were several red marks on the back of the white hand , intertwined one by one, which was particularly shocking to see.

" There are many thorns on the locust tree . " Xue Yi still felt a little pain when she thought about it . It took a lot of effort to make such a small dish.

The big hands wrapped around the delicate hands and rubbed them, as if with some pity.

However, the next moment something unexpected happened to him again. Cui Heng suddenly pressed on the wound and said, " You know how to repay kindness now. "

Xue Yi hissed and shrank back subconsciously , not knowing where he offended him again.

She pursed her lips and explained softly: " The eldest lady is very kind to me, and I naturally want to repay her. "

I remember this small favor clearly.

Cui Heng threw her hand away: " I saved your life, but you didn't show any sign of it. "

Xue Yi was speechless.

When I thought about it, he was obviously shaken off by the big ship that time. He didn't jump in to save her at all. He probably just happened to save her later.

It was just easy, but her second cousin wanted to force her to sacrifice herself.

Why should she be grateful to him?

Xue Yi pursed her lips and said casually: " Of course I remember it. When I become a filial piety, my second cousin can do whatever he wants. "

Anything is fine.

She really knows how to figure out a man's thoughts.

Use such a well-behaved tone to say the most stimulating words.

Black hair, red lips, and almost transparent skin. If there was a monster in the world, it would probably look like this.

" Is it really that simple? " Cui Heng rubbed her face, showing no trace of belief on his face.

Xue Yi was helpless. After knowing that she was hit and injured by him, whatever she did would be regarded as having impure motives.

So Xue Yi simply broke the jar and followed his thoughts and said: " I do have selfish motives. My aunt has been keeping me in check since I fell into the water. I heard that the Dragon Boat Festival in Chang'an is very lively. I want to go out and have a look. So I made something to please the eldest lady and asked her for a favor. "

Sure enough, it was intentional .

However, she didn't come to beg him for such a trivial matter. Instead, she tried her best to beg his mother. Cui Heng suddenly became angry again .

He held her waist and sat face to face . When he lowered his head, he saw a long and thin white neck in front of him.

Even the blue meridians on the neck can be seen clearly. The light blue meridians go down and converge into the collar, which is slightly raised, making people want to kiss along the neck.

The skin is as thin as a womb, no need to use force, just bite it lightly, and blood will probably flow out, which will arouse the restless emotions even more.

=== Section 39 === _

" You 'd better keep your word this time. " Cui Heng's eyes darkened suddenly, and his thin lips pressed against her throat , " Otherwise ..."

He didn't speak again, but the threat was clear.

this time?

When had she lied to him?

Xue Yi's neck was trembling with her lips pressed against her. She always felt that her second cousin's sharp teeth were going to bite her throat at the next moment.

But this is a big room, and the sounds of Cui Yinyin and the maid chasing and playing around can be vaguely heard outside the door.

When she noticed that his breathing was slowly becoming erratic and became heavy, as if he was about to kiss her, Xue Yi was agitated and reached out to cover her neck: " It doesn't work here. "

" Why? " Cui Heng looked worried.

" People will see it . " Xueyi tried to reason with him.

She bit her lip last time and she didn't dare go out for several days , let alone such a sensitive place like her neck. What's more, summer underskirts always had bare collars, and with his fierceness, she couldn't cover it up no matter how much powder she applied.

She does understand.

Cui Heng sneered, then held the hand on the back of her neck and pushed her down, seeming to be particularly easy to talk to: " If it doesn't work here, tell me where? "

There was someone outside the door, and her clothes were thin. Xue Yi wanted to say that she couldn't go anywhere, but it would definitely anger him, so she just pursed her lips and didn't speak.

Even now, I'm still pretending to be reserved.

He hadn't seen anything about her .

Seeing her pretending to be noble, Cui Heng thought it was ridiculous, so he directly opened her collar and took a hard bite.

Xue Yi was caught off guard and exclaimed.

The frolicking outside the door suddenly stopped, and all eyes looked this way.

Only separated by a curtain, Xue Yi pushed his head anxiously.

But the next moment, Mother Lin moved over with clumsy steps, lifted the curtain and wanted to come in: " What happened to my cousin? "

Xue Yi immediately held her breath and stabilized her trembling voice: " Well, it's okay. I was just stung by a bee and it has been driven away. "

It's summer, and there are indeed a lot of bees and butterflies.

Mother Lin didn't think much about it: " Since my cousin is fine, how about I continue to wipe Sister Yin's hands? "

" Mom, go ahead. The clothes are almost dry. I'll go out right away. " Xue Yi replied again.

Mother Lin left with peace of mind.

As soon as the person left, Xue Yi's cheeks instantly turned red.

Cui Heng raised his head and straightened her clothes without changing his expression: " Forget it for today, just be peaceful in the remaining days. "

" Otherwise -" He tightened his hand on her belt and tied it tightly, " We are sorting out old times, welcome to join us, and read tens of thousands of historical novels for free. Next time, I won't let you off so easily. " _

Chapter 33 _ break

After being warned by his second cousin , Xue Yi was in a state of confusion and had no idea how he came back.

It wasn't until she returned to Lihuayuan and sat down alone that she felt a dull pain in her chest that she came back to her senses.

Just a little guess, the second cousin is so angry.

If he really found out that she secretly asked the eldest lady to propose marriage , he didn't know how angry he would be.

Xue Yi really regretted provoking him.

But now , the eldest lady has made arrangements, and now we can only bite the bullet and continue.

Xue Yi silently unbuttoned her clothes and rubbed the tooth mark bitten by her second cousin . At the moment, she could only pray that he would never find out.

The next few days were uneventful , and the eldest lady sent someone to tell her that the other party was also quite satisfied with her and was willing to meet and see each other during the Dragon Boat Festival.

The Dragon Boat Festival has always been a very lively event. On this day, the curfew in Chang'an City is suspended. Dragon boat races will be held by the water and lantern festivals will be held in the streets. It is an unwritten rule for men and women to travel together and look at each other secretly. .

Originally, after she fell into the water , her aunt was extremely careful with her and she was not allowed to go out.

But fortunately, the eldest lady is very open-minded towards young people . She said that the cousin who lives in the house temporarily can go out together to see the customs of Chang'an, so it is not in vain to come all the way.

When the second lady saw this, she couldn't say anything more and allowed her to go out.

The aunt had kept it a secret . As long as nothing happened to her second cousin , everything should go smoothly. Xue Yi breathed a sigh of relief.

I wonder if there is a god in the sky. The day before the Dragon Boat Festival, when she went to pay her respects, she heard that for the sake of the safety of the capital, her second cousin would be on duty during the Dragon Boat Festival and would not come back to the house. She became more and more relaxed. I took a breath and felt that I was sure to be sure this time.

The only trouble now is the eldest sister beside him.

It was probably because she accidentally fell into the water last time. Lu Xuening has always held a grudge against her. He always felt that she had robbed her of the opportunity. He has been keeping an eye on her these past few days and even wanted to stay with her during the Dragon Boat Festival. , it's really hard to get rid of.

Fortunately , the ladies in the mansion were traveling together, so Xueyi planned to find an excuse to get away from her eldest sister before going to the appointment.

In the evening , several carriages filed out of the Duke's Mansion, with BMWs and fragrant carriages and jingle bells, heading straight for Qujiang Pond.

When they arrived, the Qujiang Pool was already crowded.

Vendors selling cakes, cakes , and sugar paintings kept shouting. Because of the festival, there were more rice dumpling sellers. The fragrance of reed leaves mixed with the sweet fragrance of candied dates floated in the night sky, hooking the atmosphere. People have a great appetite.

There are already many boats parked on the lake . Two lanterns hang on the eaves of the boats, and a small case is opened inside. On the table are placed a bottle of sake and two rows of wine glasses.

After night falls, there is a full moon above the head and the flowing water below. The two of them sit opposite each other, raising glasses and drinking together, which is very affectionate.

Therefore, many men and women who came to see each other were arranged on the painting boat.

Before coming, the eldest lady told her that the move named Fan Chengshu was arranged on a phoenix-tailed boat.

When Xue Yi followed the others and walked along the banks of Qujiang Pool , she took a quick look around and saw a phoenix-tailed boat in the northwest corner.

Lanterns were already lit on the eaves outside the boat . When she turned her head to look, she saw a man who looked like a scholar getting on the boat with his knees up.

The man was thin and dressed in a green shirt. He was probably Fan Chengshu.

The time they agreed on was Shen Shi, but now, just after midnight, Fan Langjun had already arrived in advance. Before they met, Xue Yi had shown some affection for him.

However, on her side, the ladies planned to go to the elegant seats by the river to enjoy tea and listen to music together. Xueyi couldn't move away for a while. She had already passed the boat, but she didn't dare to go there in public, so she had to follow them upstairs.

" what's on your mind? "

Seeing that she was absent-minded, Lu Xuening nudged her with her elbow when she sat down.

" It's nothing. " Lu Xueyi stroked his forehead, " It's just that after falling into the water last time, I felt a little dizzy when the wind blew. "

At the mention of falling into the water, all the ladies looked at Lu Xuening. Although they didn't say anything, their eyes were full of sarcasm.

While sipping tea and listening to the music, whispers came out occasionally.

Since the news about the last time he deliberately fell into the water came out, Lu Xuening's popularity among the noble ladies has been completely ruined. Today, when we went out together, except for Lu Xueyi, who had to go with her, several others were not willing to go with her at all.

She wanted to go over and talk, but as soon as she opened her mouth, everyone fell silent, as if they were deliberately targeting her.

Yes , she planned to fall into the water and wanted to marry Cui Erlang. She did have evil intentions.

But are they really so noble?

One by one, they relied on their status to accuse her, but they didn't want to leave even after the birthday banquet was over. They stayed in the Duke's Mansion hoping to get a good marriage?

They all have the same thoughts, who is nobler than the other!

She was simply discovered.

They didn't want to talk to her, and Lu Xuening was too lazy to deal with these hypocritical ladies.

After all, her biological aunt is the second lady in this house. No matter how low her background is, she still has more opportunities than them!

Lu Xuening raised her chin, pulled Lu Xueyi and said, " Let's go out with me to enjoy the breeze . "

Xue Yi was often bossed around by her when she was in the Lu family. Now that she has arrived in Chang'an, she really doesn't want to be bullied anymore.

What's more, Fan Chengshu was still waiting for her on the boat.

So Xue Yi gently pulled open the sleeve she was holding: " I have a headache, elder sister, can you go by yourself? "

Lu Xuening couldn't bear to see her looking so weak, so he grabbed her sleeve and said, " You can't even walk with me? "

Xue Yi was caught by her and lifted up her sleeves, causing quite a commotion.

The noble ladies who were listening to the music turned their heads and looked over. Although they couldn't hear what Lu Xuening said, they understood the gesture as soon as they saw it. They shouted at Lu Xuening in displeasure: " You 're so stupid What is it for? "

" Yeah, didn't Sister Xueyi say she had a headache? Why did you insist on taking her out for a hair dryer? " Another person also agreed.

Previously, Lu Xuening was careless and wanted to take the opportunity to fall into the water, but in the end, she caused her younger sister to fall into the water.

Now it's better, not only does she not feel guilty, but she becomes more and more arrogant and drives her little sister around , which is really unpleasant.

Even though Lu Xuening was so thick-skinned, she couldn't help but be looked at like this.

They are all Lu Xueyi! This sister has a habit of pretending to be weak to gain sympathy from others.

" I'll take care of you when I get back to Jiangzuo. "

Lu Xuening lowered her voice and warned in Xue Yi's ear, then left the table alone.

As soon as the person left, Xue Yi rubbed the sore wrist that had been clenched and breathed a sigh of relief.

The noble ladies on the side gathered around and offered kind words. Xue Yi thanked them one by one, which really made her feel warm in her heart.

Only Zheng Xiuying just sat upright and turned a deaf ear to the movement here.

Xue Yi was a little confused about this Zheng Qiniang. She was the first to notice the eldest sister's clues when the sun went down . I wonder if she also saw her thoughts.

Zheng Xiuying did feel suspicious.

At the time, the confusion didn't seem like anything, but now that I think about it, everything is strange.

That day Cui Erlang got on the boat, and all the noble ladies were squeezing toward the side of the boat, except for one of them. Instead of pushing, she hid in the cabin, as if she knew what was going to happen later.

Maybe she knew the plan.

In fact, the rank may be a little higher than that of her eldest sister, and she deliberately took advantage of the chaos to take advantage of the chaos and take the initiative to trick her second cousin.

Zheng Xiuying became more wary of Lu Xueyi.

Xue Yi felt a little uncomfortable being looked at by her sharp eyes, and he heard that this Zheng Qiniang was the fiancée chosen by the eldest lady for her second cousin. Being looked at by her like this felt inexplicably ... a bit weird.

=== Chapter 40 === _

She moved her eyes away, and when she realized that it was Shen Shi, she ignored Zheng Xiuying's indifferent glance and found an excuse to go out: " It's a bit noisy here. I have a severe headache, so I went back to the carriage to rest. "

When she fell into the water, everyone pushed her down together. Seriously, they were all responsible.

So everyone repeatedly advised her to have a good rest.

Xue Yi quietly slipped away from the noble ladies and trotted all the way to the boat from the shelter.

Zheng Xiuying became more suspicious when she saw her slightly panicked look. She whispered to the female envoy beside her: " Follow her quietly and see where she goes. "

She didn't believe that such a beautiful and humble cousin could really be content.

Not long after, the female maid came back and whispered in her ear : " Returning to my wife , as you expected, the cousin only asked the female maid next to her to go back to the carriage, and she got on alone. A painting boat, and there is ... a man in the painting boat. "

It turns out that Lu Xueyi left the party early to have a private meeting with her lover.

Sure enough, she and her eldest sister are the same thing.

Zheng Xiuying was quite disdainful. She sipped her tea and asked the maid to go down and keep staring. She planned to lead others to see the true face of this weak cousin later.

On the other side , on the boat.

When Xue Yi arrived , it was already half an hour late. As soon as she got on the boat, she apologized profusely: " I'm sorry, I was late. "

Fan Chengshu was a very tolerant gentleman. When he saw that she was sweating on her forehead in a hurry, instead of getting angry, he handed over a neatly folded handkerchief with great consideration: " Wipe the sweat. "

" Thank you . " Xueyi took the veil and felt more and more fond of it.

The light in the boat was not bright, but under the warm yellow halo , I could see that this Mr. Fan, although not as outstanding and sharp-edged as his second cousin, was quite bookish and easy to get along with .

Fan Chengshu didn't expect that she was so beautiful. He was stunned for a moment and then moved his eyes away: " Ms. Lu is much more outstanding than I thought. "

Just saying a word to her made Mr. Fan's ears turn red.

Xue Yi has been forced to deal with her second cousin these days and is used to his wantonness.

Facing such an innocent husband, she suddenly didn't know how to answer the conversation. She just said in a sly voice: " Appearances are all illusions. Don't pay too much attention to Mr. Fan. "

Fan Chengshu was a straightforward person and asked candidly: " Mrs. Lu is so beautiful and has extraordinary conversation and knowledge. Why did she agree to meet me? I wonder if I know my family background? "

" I know. " Lu Xueyi repeated to him, " It is precisely because of knowing that I feel it is extremely appropriate. "

After they had just met, it was impossible for them to develop any friendship, so Lu Xueyi frankly used the word "appropriate".

But this made Fan Chengshu even more puzzled.

" Then do you know that I am going to be released to a hot and miasma-prone place in Lingnan. I am afraid that I will never be able to return to Chang'an and serve my parents. "

" I just fell in love with you and wanted to go out. " Xue Yi didn't hide it from him, " My family ... is in a special situation and I don't have much to worry about. Being able to travel far away is actually a good thing for me. "

It turns out that every family has its own scriptures that are difficult to recite. When they first met, Fan Chengshu didn't feel like asking too many questions, but he was still a little worried about such a beautiful woman.

Then the two people went back and forth and toasted each other with a glass of wine, so the atmosphere in the boat was less awkward.

While the wine was flowing here, Jing Zhaoyin was busy.

" Then the assassin showed up in Qujiang Pool? "

As soon as Li Rufeng received the news, he was about to sneak out, but turned back cursing.

Today is the Dragon Boat Festival, a rare day without a curfew. He originally planned to go to Pingkangfang to get drunk, but who would have thought of such a mistake.

" If the assassin is not caught tonight, I will throw you into prison! "

Li Rufeng was so angry that he threatened the guard who came to report the news.

" If you don't go, I will go for you. "

While he was cursing, Cui Heng had already changed into regular clothes.

He had no interest in Duanyang to begin with, so he just happened to go out to stretch his hands and feet.

" Seriously? " Li Rufeng smiled instantly and winked, " But on such a beautiful night, don't you want to be affectionate with your little beauty? "

" What a beauty. " Cui Heng walked away impatiently.

As soon as he finished speaking, it suddenly occurred to him that all the female relatives in the mansion seemed to have gone to Qujiang Pond to admire the moon tonight, and Lu Xueyi seemed to be there too, but she was really thinking about it.

She said before that she wanted to see Chang'an. If she wasn't busy, it wouldn't be impossible to take her around on horseback at night.

Li Rufeng admired him deeply when he saw that he was able to catch assassins so well.

Although someone had seen the assassin, there was a huge crowd in Qujiang Pool, and it was not easy to find the person in the vast sea of people.

Moreover, today is a festive day, and if people are upset, it can easily lead to a stampede.

Therefore, Cui Heng and his team did not make a big fanfare . They only wore casual clothes and secretly investigated one place after another.

When they were checking out the restaurant by the pool, they suddenly met Zheng Xiuying and her entourage.

The group of people were particularly happy to see him, and invited him to sit for a while.

Cui Heng glanced around, but didn't see Lu Xueyi. He frowned slightly and just said he had something important to do.

Zheng Xiuying only saw him all night, so naturally she couldn't let him go so easily, so she chased after him again and gave him a sachet: " There are many mosquitoes by the Qujiang Pond tonight. My second cousin might as well wear it to avoid mosquito bites. "

Cui Heng was noncommittal and asked the people around him to take it before leaving.

Zheng Xiuying assessed their expressions and asked, " But something went wrong? "

" You know? " Cui Heng turned around .

Zheng Xiuying pursed her lips and glanced into the pool: " I just saw some commotion on the boat on the pool, so I suspected something happened. "

Qujiang Pond is connected to a waterway. Could it be that the assassin wanted to escape by taking advantage of the waterway?

" Please pay attention. If nothing happens, you can take your family back early tonight. "

Cui Heng raised his eyebrows and led some people to investigate the boat.

Zheng Xiuying said yes quickly, but her heartbeat was pounding as she looked in the direction he was going away.

Lu Xueyi was having a private meeting with a man on the boat. If her second cousin had caught him, the effect would have been much better than if she had led someone to catch him.

What's more, after this encounter, even if Lu Xueyi tried to use any method against her second cousin, it would definitely be ineffective.

Inside the painting boat

Xueyi was completely unaware of what was going on outside . She was so immersed in chatting with Fan Chengshu that she felt more and more like someone she could rely on.

But Fan Chengshu still seemed a little cautious towards her.

It was getting late, and Xueyi was just about to find out what his tone of voice was like, when there was a commotion from the poolside outside, as if someone was coming to look for something.

" It's probably just a routine investigation. There are often thieves during the Dragon Boat Festival. "

This was not the first time for Fan Chengshu to come to Qujiang Pool. Seeing the person opposite frowning, he explained soothingly.

You can't blame Xue Yi for being frightened .

After all, she secretly asked the eldest lady to marry her. In order to avoid being discovered, she had to hide it from her eldest sister and noble ladies, and at the same time hide it from her second cousin. She was really careful.

She nodded : " There are many people today, so you have to be careful. "

So the two of them raised their glasses again.

But before the cup was delivered to her hand , Xueyi heard a familiar deep voice in the night, which seemed to be giving some instructions.

This voice—

Could it be that my second cousin is here?

Xue Yi suddenly tilted her head and spilled the filled wine.

Not caring much, she quickly listened carefully.

It suddenly became quiet outside, with only the rustling of the lanterns carried by the night wind .

" Is there something wrong? "

Fan Chengshu put down his wine glass, saw her expression of surprise, and approached her with concern.

" No. " Xueyi shook his head, suspecting that he was hallucinating.

Tonight, she clearly heard that her second cousin was on duty at Jingzhaoyin. Jingzhaoyin was so far away from Qujiang Pool. How could her second cousin leave his post and come here without permission, let alone find her boat among so many boats? .

She must have been too worried and had hysteria.

Xue Yi put aside the ridiculous thoughts , held on to the wine bottle, and poured another glass of wine, feeling overjoyed and frightened.

However, this time as soon as he picked up the wine bottle, a very clear male voice came from outside—

" Has this boat been checked? "

This voice is indeed that of my second cousin.

The second cousin is actually here!

If her second cousin found out that she was seeing another man behind his back ...

This time Xue Yi was completely panicked.

Outside the painting boat, Cui Heng was standing by the pool.

The guard looked at the gondola he pointed at. He couldn't remember for a moment whether it had been checked or not. He hesitated for a moment and replied: " It should have been checked. "

" What do you mean should? " Cui Heng was displeased and his voice suddenly dropped.

The guard immediately lowered his head.

Xue Yi was so frightened by this deep scolding that she shook her wrist and turned pale to the extreme.

No matter how stupid Fan Chengshu is, he noticed something was wrong with her at this time and leaned over: " Ms. Lu, what are you ... "

" Don't call me. " Xueyi quickly stopped him, not caring about explaining at this time.

Fan Chengshu was confused and had no idea what was going on.

While they were talking, Cui Heng's ears moved and he heard a very soft female voice.

—It seems to be Lu Xueyi.

I didn't see her in the restaurant just now. Could it be that she hid here?

But this kind of boat is for lovers who are looking at each other to ride together. What is she doing here?

Cui Heng suddenly turned his attention, stared at the boat, and walked towards it.

=== Chapter 41 === _

This painting boat is docked on the shore.

Xue Yi held her breath, and almost crushed the cup when the heavy footsteps approached a little closer .

Her mind was in a mess, and she really couldn't imagine the consequences of her second cousin seeing this scene.

When the foot reached the end of the pool , it " crunched " and stepped on the edge of the boat.

Xue Yi felt that her nerves were about to be crushed.

Just when she was extremely nervous, the guard with his head hanging down thought for a moment and suddenly looked at Cui Heng: " Reporting to Shao Yin, this Huafang should be checked. It seems that this boat was checked at the beginning. There is nothing wrong with it. Abnormal. "

" No? " Cui Heng stopped and looked back at him, " Are you sure? "

The guard was so shocked that he didn't even dare to breathe. Seeing that the boat was quiet as if there was no one around , he nodded quickly: " Indeed, not really. "

Cui Heng seemed to believe it. He retracted his foot that had stepped onto the boat and turned back.

As soon as the foot holding the boat was released, the boat became stable again. Xueyi breathed a sigh of relief, finally escaping.

But at this moment, because her palms were sweaty, the wine glass she was holding slipped out of her hands uncontrollably and fell to the ground with a clang.

There was a very dull sound, and when Xue Yi was about to bend down to pick it up, the person who had left turned back alertly , and suddenly opened the curtain—

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The slender hands were already holding the curtain . If she opened it just a little further, her second cousin would be able to see her .

Xue Yi has never realized her fear so clearly now.

The hair on the top of the head stood upright , and even the sound of swallowing and breathing could be heard clearly.

The second cousin will definitely be extremely angry. How will he punish her?

When she was so frightened , Xueyi even wanted to jump into the water for a moment.

But even if he jumped into the water , he couldn't escape his second cousin.

What's more, there is Fan Chengshu . If she escapes, Fan Chengshu will definitely be angry.

There is really no other way.

Xue Yi almost cried.

The moment the curtain suddenly opened, her second cousin was about to discover her—

Xue Yi suddenly came to his senses and stooped down to blow out the candles in the cabin.

The eyes suddenly fell into darkness , with only a little moonlight reflecting from the spilled wine. Cui Heng's hand paused in lifting the curtain.

When he looked up, he could vaguely make out two figures, which seemed to be a man and a woman.

" Why don't you light the lamp? "

Scanning his sharp eyes, he tilted his head and stared at the man near the cabin door and asked.

Fan Chengshu was confused since the commotion outside , but out of his trust in Xueyi and his gentlemanly demeanor, he did not expose it . He only hesitated for a moment and said: " Oh , this lamp was blown out by the wind. Dare I ask you— "

" Jing Zhaoyin is handling the case. " The guard behind him raised his sign.

" It turns out to be Mr. Jing Zhaoyin. " Fan Chengshu bowed his hands and said politely , " What kind of trouble is going on ? Do you need our help for anything ? "

This man is an unfamiliar face.

Cui Heng's eyes moved away from him and fell on the slim back figure with his head lowered and hidden in the darkness.

The more I looked at it, the more familiar it seemed.

He remained calm and said calmly like a normal visit: " Light the lamp. "

Fan Chengshu was suppressed by this voice and broke into a cold sweat inexplicably.

Madam Lu blew out the lamp because she definitely didn't want this gentleman to find out.

Although I don't know what they have going on, looking at the overwhelming aura of this adult, it will definitely not end well if it falls into his hands.

Out of the corner of his eye , he saw Lu Xueyi's hand hanging on his knee trembling slightly, and Fan Chengshu tried to cover it up by saying, " Sir, wait a moment, I'm looking for a fire discount. "

Cui Heng was noncommittal, standing at the hatch of the ship and staring at the two people inside indifferently.

The back of Xue Yi was pressed tightly against the cabin, and her heart was already in her throat.

Fan Chengshu stood up and heard her panic. He pretended not to find it. He turned around and explained to Cui Heng awkwardly: " I came out in a hurry and forgot to bring the fire certificate. "

" Didn't bring it? " Cui Heng's tone suddenly darkened.

He stood with his back to the light, his face was hidden in the night, and only his clear outline could be seen. It was expected that he must be a very heroic man.

He is also extremely tall and straight, with broad shoulders and narrow waist. He probably has a martial arts background.

Such people generally have a bad temper.

Fan Chengshu , a frail scholar, was slightly frightened, but due to his demeanor, he could never push a delicate little lady out, so he still managed to deal with it: " I don't know what kind of villain you are looking for , sir. There are only two of us here, my wife and I, swimming in the lake. There are absolutely no villains. Have you found the wrong person? "

" Is she your wife? " Cui Heng paused, " Why don't you see her and talk to her? "

" My wife is shy by nature . She has never interacted with foreign men. She is not good at words. I hope you will forgive me . " Fan Chengshu stood aside to block the conversation.

As soon as Fan Chengshu finished speaking, Xue Yi understood, grabbed his sleeve and lowered his head.

In front of him, there was a scene of affection and tenderness . If Cui Heng tried to force things, he would appear to be aggressive.

He narrowed his eyes and glanced at the guard: " Give this husband the fire seal . It's dark at night. How can we drink together without lighting a lamp? "

" Yes. " The guard didn't know why and politely handed over the fire fold.

Xue Yi's grip on Fan Chengshu's arm tightened instantly.

But at this time, any further evasion will definitely make this gentleman suspicious.

Fan Chengshu had no choice but to accept Huozhezi: " Thank you for your concern, sir. "

Jing Zhaoyin's fire dumplings are extremely delicately made. As soon as the lid is opened, the sparks inside immediately ignite when exposed to the wind.

You don't even have to bother to get it.

The scarlet light was particularly dazzling in the thick and dark night.

" It takes a little effort. " Cui Heng said calmly, without any intention of leaving, just looking at Fan Chengshu.

Fan Chengshu had no choice but to lean over and light the lamp.

For a moment, the outside of the boat seemed to be completely still, and no sound could be heard. The eyes of several people moved to the scarlet fire core, waiting for the moment when the candle was lit.

Sure enough , you still can't escape?

Xue Yi buried her head tightly , not daring to imagine the consequences of lighting the lamp.

Slowly letting go of Fan Chengshu 's hand, Xueyi's mind was quickly thinking about how to explain to her second cousin.

Just when the fire was about to light the candle, a sharp scream suddenly sounded outside.

" There are assassins! "

The originally lively market suddenly became chaotic, with noisy sounds coming and going.

Cui Heng turned around quickly : " What's going on? "

The guard guarding the shore shouted: " Shao Yin, we just found the assassin. The assassin jumped over the wall and was making trouble in the crowd, trying to escape. "

Cui Heng looked from a distance and saw that in the street market on the other side of the river, the crowded people were already pushing and shoving, cursing, and screaming. If this continued, there would definitely be a stampede in the chaos.

Compared with the safety of so many people, catching the assassin must be put on the back burner.

With such a big event happening outside , Cui Heng naturally had no intention of worrying about the woman's identity anymore and immediately ordered: " Go and appease the crowd first, don't cause trouble. As for the assassins, just do your best. "

" Yes. " The guard took the order and immediately ran to deliver the order.

As for the two people in front of him, Cui Heng saw them huddled together, so he just calmly reassured them, " Don't worry, " and walked quickly towards the crowded crowd without looking back.

He walked very fast, fast and steady, and he appeared on the other side in a short time.

Xue Yi breathed a sigh of relief and quickly apologized to Fan Chengshu: " It was an emergency just now. Thank you Fan Langjun for saving me. "

Fan Chengshu also took a deep breath. Lying under the eyes of this adult is really a very challenging thing.

However , Madam Lu's reaction just now was really strange.

Fan Chengshu couldn't help but ask: " Have Madam Lu ever known that gentleman? Why are you so afraid of him? "

Xue Yi knew that she couldn't hide it from him, but she really couldn't tell her that she was coveted by her cousin who was living in the house.

What's more, if it damages the reputation of the Duke's mansion, the eldest lady will not let her go.

So Xue Yi weighed it for a moment and just explained: " He is the second son of the eldest son of the Duke's Mansion and my second cousin. I am afraid that he is actually afraid of being known about my appointment with you today. "

Although men and women have to be very careful , it is not impossible to watch each other during the Dragon Boat Festival.

Fan Chengshu was quite puzzled.

Xue Yi knew that she couldn't convince him, so she spoke again: " To be honest, you know that I am from the Lu family in Jiangzuo, and my aunt is the second wife of the Cui family. But I did not come to Chang'an voluntarily, but was deceived by my aunt to come to Chang'an. A gift for her son.

I didn't want to be manipulated by others, so I asked the eldest lady for help and asked her to marry me to get out of the predicament. Except for the eldest lady, the affair was kept secret from everyone in the house, so I didn't dare to let my second cousin know. I didn't want to hide this matter originally, but it happened to happen, so I took the opportunity to tell you. "

It turned out that she was trying to avoid being upset, and Fan Chengshu understood.

But this meant that he had to steal people from the Third Young Master of the Duke's Mansion invisibly .

If she is discovered, will the second lady agree?

Fan Chengshu frowned.

Xue Yi understood his embarrassment. Although she was anxious, she did not want to force him: " My situation is indeed a bit difficult. It is reasonable for you to find it difficult. I can understand whether you are willing or not in the end. "

Fan Chengshu thought about it for a long time and then said: " This is a serious matter. Let me think about it again and write to the adults in the family to inquire. Madam Lu, please don't be surprised. "

It is true that such a large family property as the Duke's Mansion is not something ordinary people can afford to offend. Xue Yi was surprised that he didn't refuse immediately.

Xue Yi nodded slightly: " Then I'll wait for Fan Langjun's reply. "

There was still a commotion outside , and the two of them had no time to chat and dispersed in a hurry.

=== Chapter 42 === _

Taking advantage of the chaotic flow of people, Xueyi quietly blended into the crowd, hoping to take advantage of the chaos to return to the parked carriage without anyone noticing.

But she really underestimated how dangerous the panic crowd would be.

Being trapped in the crowd, she was forced to follow the flow of people in the opposite direction.

The bridge is already narrow, and the crowds are busy with themselves. Young children are crying, old men are stumbling, and women keep cursing.

What makes people even more uncomfortable is that because the crowd is crowded together, from time to time there will be men who take the opportunity to harass the little girl.

Xue Yi folded her arms and was pushed and shoved, completely nowhere to be found.

When the squinting and malicious dude next to her stretched out his hand to touch her, Xueyi quickly stepped back.

As she retreated, her feet became unstable, and she was pushed forward by the people around her—

If he falls down, he will definitely be trampled and seriously injured.

Xue Yi couldn't control herself, and when her arm was slammed against the railing, a hand suddenly grabbed her waist and pulled her up with force.

The hand holding her waist was extremely strong.

Xue Yi survived the disaster. When he regained consciousness, he was afraid that he had been saved by the dude. He hurriedly stretched out his hand to push, but was interrupted by cold voices above his head: " Do you want to fall again? "

It's the second cousin.

When she met him, Xue Yi didn't know whether to be happy or sad. She pretended to be surprised and said: " Second cousin, you ... why did you come to Qujiang Pool? "

" I still want to ask you. " Cui Heng stared into her eyes, " I went to the restaurant just now, and the women said that you returned to the carriage, but why are you here? "

In such a chaotic time, what was the second cousin doing in the restaurant?

There's no way it's to find her.

They were probably concerned about Zheng Xiuying's safety.

Xue Yi glanced at the familiar sachet on his waist, and looked away: " I just had a quarrel with the eldest sister, so I went out to look for her, and accidentally fell into the crowd. "

" Your eldest sister has left long ago. " Cui Heng said.

" gone? "

Xue Yi really didn't know what to do now . She came in the same carriage as her eldest sister. If the eldest sister left her behind, what would she do?

" Not only your eldest sister, when the accident happened, I already ordered all the female relatives to go back first. " Cui Heng explained again .

all gone?

Xue Yi looked at him blankly: " Then how should I go back? "

Cui Heng didn't answer. He just protected her and moved forward while instructing the people around him to evacuate the crowd.

After getting off the bridge, the crowded crowd dispersed, and the situation suddenly improved.

Xueyi stood by the bridge, watching her second cousin calm down the last wave of people, feeling inexplicably at peace.

Regardless of the means of intimidating her, the second cousin is really a good official, even taking turns to be on duty at Jing Zhaoyin on days like Dragon Boat Festival.

If he hadn't ordered the evacuation urgently tonight, I don't know what kind of chaos Qujiangchi would have become.

But after the crowd was evacuated, when her second cousin walked towards her , the fear of being discovered a moment ago rose again.

Xue Yi secretly prayed that he would never find out.

However, while Cui Heng led her back, he still asked: " Where did you go after leaving the carriage tonight ? "

" I didn't go anywhere. " Xue Yi said in a casual tone, " I just saw someone setting off river lanterns by the pool. I went over to watch out of curiosity. For some reason, someone suddenly called out that there was an assassin, and I was involved in the crowd. Second cousin , has the assassin been caught? "

Her long eyelashes blinked when she spoke, her eyes were clear in black and white, innocent and touching, and she didn't seem to be lying at all.

Cui Heng stared into her eyes and slowly looked away: " He ran away. There were too many people tonight. In order to prevent the crowd from stamping on him, the guards did not fight with him. "

It turns out it was for the sake of the crowd.

Xue Yi thought of the fear she had just been enveloped in, and felt a little better.

After the crowd dispersed, Chang'an Avenue was extremely empty and quiet, with only the two of them walking one behind the other.

Xueyi couldn't guess what her second cousin was thinking, whether he believed it or not.

Stepping on his long shadow, he walked slowly behind.

The further they walked, the less likely they were going to the stables where the carriage was parked. Instead, they were heading in the opposite direction to the Duke's Mansion.

Xueyi was puzzled and couldn't help but chase after him: " Second cousin, where are we going? "

" Didn't you say you wanted to see Chang'an? " Cui Heng suddenly stopped.

Xue Yi lost her footing and almost bumped into his back. She quickly stretched out her hand to hold it against him, blinked and looked at him: " What? "

Cui Heng paused and glanced back at her: " You pricked your hand and sent sophora flower pancake to my mother. Didn't you just want to come out to see Chang'an? "

Xue Yi remembered that in order to deal with him, she seemed to have just mentioned this reason casually.

I didn't expect my second cousin to remember it so clearly.

" Then let 's go ..."

" Lingyun Tower, let you see enough at one time. "

Lingyun Tower is the highest place in Chang'an.

Xue Yi has long heard that Chang'an is prosperous, but after being here for so many days, he has only briefly visited a few places.

It is impossible to say that she is not moved by Lingyun Tower at all.

But compared to the cold look from his second cousin, his sudden kindness made Xue Yi's heart pounding, and he didn't give up until he climbed up.

Lingyun Tower is indeed the highest point in Chang'an. Xue Yi went up panting and looked down at the entire city of Chang'an.

The whole city is square and square, with one hundred and ten squares in order . It is already late at night, and the lights in each house are gradually extinguished, and the lights are flickering, as if the stars from heaven have fallen into the world.

Xue Yi leaned on the railing and looked at it for a moment, and the confusion and tension just now slowly subsided.

After looking at it, she sighed softly. Although Chang'an was a good place, it was not for a weak girl like her to stay, so her eyelashes slowly lowered again.

" You don't like it ? " Cui Heng keenly noticed the disappointment in her eyes.

Xue Yi shook his head: " I'm just a little tired. "

She was tired from climbing all the stairs and rested several times in the middle. Her physical strength was really too weak.

Cui Heng glanced coldly at her waist and pinched her waist, frowning slightly, but the words that came to his lips were: " Take a rest when you are tired, and come back later. "

As soon as he finished speaking, Xue Yi turned around, leaning against the railing, with eyes covered with moisture, trying to stop talking.

" What do you want to say ? " Cui Heng looked sideways.

Xue Yi bit her lip and struggled for a while, but couldn't help but ask: " Second cousin, you seem to be in a good mood tonight? "

Not only did he save her from the crowd, but he also brought her to Lingyun Tower, which was so different from her second cousin who was always mean to her.

" You think everyone is as heartless and unrighteous as you. "

Cui Heng heard the implication of her words and his face instantly darkened.

Xue Yi was speechless.

Sure enough, the second cousin didn't change and started to be mean to her again!

Wasn't it just that when she first entered the house, she was confused and deliberately injured herself and was caught by him? She also didn't tell him in advance when she fell into the water.

But the second cousin didn't suffer much loss because of these two things.

Xue Yi also got angry because he always caught him in such trivial matters, and turned his back directly.

On such a fine night, everything is silent, and it would be a terrible sight to lose one's temper.

Cui Heng lowered his eyes, landed on her bruised elbow, and threw some ointment over it.

Xue Yi was hit and became more and more angry. She couldn't help but want to speak. When she took a closer look, she realized that what her second cousin had thrown at her was trauma medicine.

Hey, her elbow was scratched.

Xue Yi rolled up her sleeves. If her second cousin hadn't reminded her, she would have really not noticed it .

She looked at the wound, then at the back of her second cousin who was looking intently, and reluctantly thanked her: " Thank you, second cousin. "

Cui Heng didn't even respond, as if he was just giving alms to stray cats and dogs on the roadside.

There is no need to be hard on yourself .

Xueyi endured her anger, opened her sleeves and began to apply it bit by bit, puffing slightly while applying it.

Cui Heng leaned on the railing and vaguely smelled a faint smell of alcohol. He turned around and suddenly found that Lu Xueyi's rolled-up sleeves seemed to be wet.

" I remember that you ladies went to a teahouse. Why are there wine stains on your sleeves? "

Cui Heng stared at her and suddenly remembered the overturned wine glass in the cabin.

Xue Yi also panicked. She didn't expect that there was something on her sleeve, let alone that her second cousin could find such a trivial thing.

She was thinking quickly in her mind and slowly lowered her sleeves: " Oh, I was a little thirsty when I came out to find my eldest sister. I happened to see someone selling freshly brewed green plum fruit wine on the roadside, so I ordered some to quench my thirst. . "

At this time, there were indeed green plum wine sellers everywhere. This wine was not intoxicating, and women especially preferred it.

But Cui Heng always only believed half of Lu Xueyi's words.

Drinking is true, but who you drink with is not necessarily true.

" Seriously? "

He took a step forward and forced Xue Yi to lean against the railing.

Xue Yi leaned on the railing, with several feet of sky beneath her back.

How could she dare to anger her second cousin at this time? Xueyi nodded quickly: " Of course it's true. This green plum wine is just right, sweet and fragrant. "

" Really? " Cui Heng still didn't step back, his cold hand touched the side of her face, " It tastes so good, how many drinks have you had? "

Xue Yi was about to say three cups, but then she thought that they were sold by the bowl on the roadside. She suddenly realized that her second cousin was suspicious, and immediately changed her words: " Two small bowls, my second cousin wants to try it. " Want to taste it? "

Her answer was correct .

Cui Heng was so close that he actually smelled a hint of the fragrance of green plums. He took another step closer and said, " How do you taste it? "

What does the second cousin mean by this?

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When talking to him , Xue Yi had to carefully consider every word. Could it be that he was asking her where she bought it?

But the wine was prepared by the people on the boat , so she didn't know.

Xue Yi pursed her lips and tried to answer: " There is a wine shop next to the teahouse . My second cousin can try it when he returns later. "

" It's late at night, and all the restaurants are closed. " Cui Heng chuckled, and then tightened his hand on hers, " You are the only one left. "

She was the only one left, so he might have suspected her.

Xue Yi's palms tightened and she was about to defend herself, but the next moment, her soft lips were suddenly kissed.

First the lips were opened, then the teeth were opened, and then, he suddenly pressed the back of her neck and pushed all the way in.

Xue Yi was forced to endure this sudden kiss, and her mind was in chaos.

It wasn't until this moment that she realized that it was not the wine that her second cousin wanted to taste, but her.

But he kissed her too hard, and the whole back of the railing was suspended in the air. Xueyi was so scared that she had to wrap her hands around his neck.

As a result, their lips and teeth connected even more deeply.

The smell of alcohol mixed with his second cousin's breath made Xue Yi almost drown.

Her head was dizzy, and while she was taking a breath, Xueyi seemed to hear her second cousin asking her: " Does it hurt? "

What does it hurt?

Xue Yi suspected that he was talking about her bruised arm, so she nodded, hoping that he would let her go because she was still injured.

But then, his hand went up from her waist and rubbed it gently, and Xue Yi finally realized that her second cousin was asking if the bite she received that day hurt.

Of course it hurt, but Xueyi was even more afraid of his comfort .

When the situation almost got out of control, she pushed hard, and Cui Heng took her hand away through her clothes. The two of them faced each other, breathing lightly.

" There are three days left, your mother's memorial day? "

After Cui Heng calmed down , he pressed his fingertips up and wiped her wet red lips that had been kissed.

The lips were swollen from being sucked . As soon as he pressed on them, the thin skin couldn't bear the rough fingertips , which made Xue Yi extremely stinging.

She tilted her head slightly : " It's three days. "

Cui Heng retracted his hand and said calmly: " In three days, I will take you to the countryside for a wild festival, and by the way, I will offer an immortality tablet at the Buddhist temple. "

Wild festivals usually take place at night, and longevity tablets are required. Calculating the time, you will definitely miss the curfew when you come back.

Then the second cousin wants to ... take her to stay overnight?

After understanding what he meant, Xue Yi's scalp went numb instantly .

But the second cousin's tone was to inform, not to ask.

Xue Yi 's cheeks were hot, but she didn't dare to refute, so she leaned on his shoulder and responded softly: " Okay. "

Chapter 35 _ Discover

The second cousin seemed very satisfied with her obedience and took her back to the house without asking any further questions .

But the more satisfied she is now , the more afraid Xueyi will be of his anger after the incident.

There are only three days left . Since the second cousin has already said that he will take her to stay outside, he is determined not to let her go.

But if he really obeyed her, wouldn't what happened in the dream happen again?

She obviously tried her best to avoid it , so why did things come to this point again?

Xue Yi was in a state of confusion , and when she was in a daze, she couldn't help but regret it. If she hadn't taken the dream seriously and hadn't tried so hard to stick to her second cousin , would all of this have happened?

But now , she has no way out.

When I returned to the house , the night was already deep.

Probably because he didn't come back with Lu Xuening, his aunt became suspicious again.

Not long after she returned, her aunt sent the nanny beside her to inquire in detail about her whereabouts today, citing her concern.

Xueyi told her mother again as she had told her second cousin before.

Grandma didn't ask any more questions , but was shocked when she heard that she had been trampled by people and almost died. She told her to take good care of herself and take good care of herself.

Value yourself? I'm afraid it's better to cherish her life .

On the surface, her aunt was caring about her , but in fact she was afraid that she would die accidentally and her third cousin would not be able to save her.

Xue Yi thanked her aunt with a grateful face. After she left, the smile froze at the corner of her mouth and slowly dropped.

One or two people are plotting against her, and this deep mansion is really breathtaking.

When she was extremely depressed , Xue Yi couldn't help but think about it , if her second cousin knew about the wedding, would he help her?

But recalling the warmth in her second cousin's hand when he held her tonight , she felt that it might not be possible to help her. It might be more in line with his second cousin's method to blackmail her like she did in the dream.

Until then , there is truly no escape.

Xueyi quickly put aside the idea of asking for help from her second cousin, and made up her mind not to let him know.

However, in this case, Fan Chengshu is the only one who can rely on .

Will Fan Chengshu agree ?

It is really difficult for a poor man to marry her at the risk of competing with the Duke's government.

He was obviously hesitant today . Xueyi was really not sure and could only wait anxiously for his reply.

On the first day, there was no news from Fan Chengshu.

The next day, Fan Chengshu still didn't reply.

After two days of suffering, Xueyi could not sleep or eat well .

On the evening of the second day, when her second cousin sent a message asking her to prepare paper money and incense candles, Xueyi couldn't sit still anymore and had no choice but to risk a trip to the big room.

She no longer prayed for Fan Chengshu to marry her, she just wanted him to agree temporarily, and then she could come to break off the engagement after escaping this disaster.

After all, it was her reputation that was damaged by breaking off the engagement, and it had nothing to do with Fan Chengshu.

As a result, my aunt may not have the nerve to marry a daughter-in-law whose engagement has been annulled.

Things have come to an end, and it's hard to say that her second cousin has disliked her since then.

So Xueyi sincerely begged the eldest lady to help her make an appointment with Fan Chengshu again tomorrow.

The eldest lady agreed because of her affection .

But after Xue Yi left, the eldest lady couldn't help but talk to Mother Lin beside her : " This girl Lu is exceptionally beautiful, and her background is similar to Fan Chengshu. I thought that after meeting her once, she should be almost the same." Yes , I didn't expect that there was no movement from Fan Chengshu , but it was Miss Lu who was getting worried? "

This cousin girl is beautiful, speaks kindly, and has good craftsmanship. There is really nothing wrong with her.

If you have to say that there is, then it is only superficially good, too good.

Mother Lin thought about it and guessed: " Perhaps Mrs. Lu is too beautiful. Mr. Fan is worried that she will be uneasy in the house and may cause trouble. "

The eldest lady felt that it made sense, and then shook her head: " All men love appearance, let alone someone like Lu Yatou. Fan Chengshu can't refuse. There must be some other reason. "

The eldest lady frowned and thought with her many years of housekeeping experience. The more she thought about it, the more she felt that Lu Xueyi's behavior was a bit strange.

She seemed too anxious .

With her beauty, even if Fan Chengshu fails, there will be a lot of young talents waiting for her in the future.

Why is she so anxious to get married? Who is forcing her?

But she had just arrived in Chang'an not long ago, and I didn't hear that she was close to anyone in the house.

Then there was only her good aunt.

Is it possible that the sister-in-law is thinking of another trick and planning to set up Erlang?

The eldest lady was holding the cup , and the more she thought about it, the more worried she became, and she did not take it to her mouth for a long time.

When Cui Heng came over to say hello, he saw his mother holding a cup of tea that had lost its heat.

He frowned and stepped forward to block it: " Mom , the tea is cold. "

" Oh. " The eldest lady came to her senses after being reminded by him. She put down the tea cup and warned again, " You came just in time. If you don't come, I will have to ask Mother Lin to remind you today. "

" What happened? " Cui Heng took the cup and poured her a hot cup.

" It's not a big deal. " The eldest lady pressed her eyebrows, " It's still a matter of the second wife. Ever since those two cousins came, you have had troubles many times, and it's not peaceful recently. I suspect that your aunt is trying to do it again. To put a stumbling block on you, you have been staying away from the girls in the house recently. "

When he heard about the two cousins , Cui Heng suddenly had a bad premonition.

His movements did not stop, but he asked casually: " Aunt? There are two cousins in the second room. I wonder which one the mother is talking about? "

When Lu Xueyi came to ask her to propose marriage, he specifically requested that the matter should not be made public until the matter was completed.

After all, this is a girl's family. If it fails, it may damage the reputation. The eldest lady is kind-hearted, so she naturally agreed and did not mention it to outsiders.

But her son is not an outsider, he is upright and self-possessed, and he will never talk too much.

So the eldest lady just hesitated for a moment and then told him everything: " It's the younger one. A few days ago, she brought a box of Sophora japonica Jian and begged me sincerely, asking me to help her find a marriage. I saw her He is a sensible person and has nothing to rely on in Chang'an, so he agreed. "

" Marriage? " Cui Heng's hand holding the cup paused , and his tone suddenly became serious.

" What's wrong? " The eldest lady brushed her sleeves, somewhat puzzled by his reaction.

" It's okay. " Cui Heng put down the cup and said lightly, " I wonder who mother pointed out to her? "

" You don't know, she's a distant relative of my mother's family, and she's about to be released. " The eldest lady replied casually, " I think she matches her perfectly, and I had them meet once during the Dragon Boat Festival a few days ago. . But ... something seems to have gone wrong . Today, this girl Lu came to beg me again, saying that she would arrange for them to meet again tomorrow. "

It turned out that she brought sophora flower jian that day to ask his mother for marriage.

There is also this move, Dragon Boat Festival.

Cui Heng suddenly remembered the two people he saw in the painting boat on the Dragon Boat Festival.

Not only did they look at each other, they also pretended to be husband and wife with other men in front of him.

Even when he took her to Lingyun Tower, she could continue to lie without changing her expression.

How dare she?

=== Chapter 44 === _

How dare you play tricks under his nose?

Cui Heng's hand holding the cup became tighter and tighter. The thin bone china cup was held in his hand, as if Lu Xueyi's thin neck was in his hand, almost being crushed alive by him .

The eldest lady was sipping tea and vaguely noticed something was wrong. She put down the cup and looked up at him: " Do you know Fan Chengshu? "

The strength of his finger bones gradually weakened. Cui Heng put down the cup and said quietly: " I don't know. I just don't know what went wrong. Didn't it work? "

" I'm thinking about it too. " The eldest lady felt that her son was thinking about her together. " In my opinion, the second roommate must have thought of something again. You should be more vigilant these days. "

Cui Heng responded calmly , but Lu Xueyi's appearance kept flashing in his mind.

The clear black and white eyes, the small tip of the nose, the red lips, and the gentleness still leaning on his shoulder ...

It turned out to be all staged .

It turned out to be all fake.

Deceiving him, hiding things from him, had she ever told half of the truth?

She is indeed heartless.

From the beginning to the end , he shouldn't have had any mercy on her.

The eldest lady didn't notice the change of emotion in her son's eyes , she was still upset: " Why do you have to deal with such a sister-in-law! I advised the second son not to be fooled by his superficial appearance. Even if I saved him, I would use It's just money to spend, but the second child is better, and he only listens to other people's beliefs. This Lu just cried a few times and pretended to seek death once, and he was coaxed into marrying her as his wife. Now it's better, Ever since I married this sister-in-law, there has been no peace for the family, and even you have fallen into trouble. I have to go to the mountain to pay my respects on that day to get rid of the bad luck. "

" My mother is still ill, so don't worry. " Cui Heng put down the cup, paused for a moment, and suddenly said, " It's almost my father and brother's memorial day. I will go up the mountain tomorrow to refill the incense money and go to the Buddhist temple to burn incense sticks. "

The Buddhist temple is an ancient temple on a mountain in the suburbs, and it is quite inconvenient to get up and down.

The eldest lady felt sorry for him running around: " That's fine, but running back and forth is too tiring. You might as well rest in the mountains for one night. "

This was Cui Heng's purpose. He said in a casual tone: " Then take a night's rest. "

Yang Bao watched the whole process and watched helplessly as their young master's expression darkened after he left Ninghui Hall.

While he was scared, he couldn't help but worry about the cousin.

It's really too bold!

How dare you secretly betray Chen Cang under the nose of their young master.

The cousin girl was in trouble this time.

Yang Bao followed the young master carefully along the way.

But surprisingly, Cui Heng was unusually calm, showing no sign of anger, and never stopped Lu Xueyi from going to the appointment.

With the young master's methods, Yang Baozhen was afraid that the matter would cause too much trouble, so he persuaded him: " Young master, do you want me to go to Lihuayuan to remind my cousin? "

But Cui Heng just turned the ring on his hand and said in a normal tone: " Stop her, why stop her? "

Yang Bao was stunned and didn't understand what the young master meant.

Immediately afterwards, Cui Heng's hand that turned the finger suddenly stopped, and he turned back to look at the deep courtyard: " Don't you think it would be more interesting to see her destroyed when she thought she had accomplished it, instead of stopping her halfway? ? "

For a woman, marriage is a top priority.

But the young master wanted to personally ruin his cousin's marriage at the last moment , which was really cruel.

Yang Bao really didn't want to think about the cousin's reaction and quickly lowered his head.

Cui Heng looked indifferent.

He warned her so many times, but she didn't take it to heart.

He was still too gentle to her, so gentle that he was lawless.

Challenge his bottom line again and again .

Since the warning was useless, he would personally teach him the consequences of betraying him.

She will never forget it.

Chapter 36 _ anger

Xue Yi had no idea what happened after she left Ninghui Hall.

Fan Chengshu agreed to come out that night . Seeing the turn of events, she even breathed a sigh of relief and went to Cuiwei Building as promised the next day .

This time she went out as an excuse to buy money for wild festival incense candles , so she went out easily .

Cuiwei Building has three floors in total . The first floor is the lobby, and the second and third floors are all private rooms.

They sat in the elegant seats facing the window on the second floor . When they lowered their heads , they could see the mountains and flowing water carefully arranged in the lobby , which was quite elegant.

It's been three days, and there should be an answer. Even if Xue Yi didn't speak , Fan Chengshu wanted to ask her out.

But the two of them had their own concerns and were speculating on each other's intentions. They could only talk about irrelevant topics, and the atmosphere suddenly became awkward.

They both come from well-educated families, and they were extremely quiet during the meal, not even making a sound when a piece of jewelry fell on the dishes.

This scene is really a bit depressing. Even after getting married , life must have been so ordinary.

But Xueyi had no intention of thinking about whether it was suitable or not. Seeing that it was already noon , if the agreement was not reached at noon today , her second cousin would take her out in the evening .

Until then ... it's irreversible.

Xue Yi couldn't care less about being reserved and was about to take the initiative to speak when the waiter suddenly lifted the curtain and brought up a cup of iced pear soup.

" We didn't ask for this. " Xueyi was confused.

Fan Chengshu had lowered his head since he came in. Now he raised his head and echoed: " Did you send it to the wrong one? "

" That's right . " The waiter replied respectfully , " The heat is very hot in summer , so this is an extra gift from Cuiweilou. Every table has it to avoid getting hot in summer. "

It turned out to be a gift.

Fan Chengshu didn't think much and thanked the boss. He happened to be thirsty, so he scooped up a bowl.

After the boat incident, Xueyi was extra careful this time, for fear of being bumped into by her second cousin again.

This time when she went out , she walked around the city several times before coming in. Now, she was naturally wary of the extra iced pear soup that was brought to her for no reason.

She gently put down her chopsticks and stared at the boy's back , looking around to see if what he said was true.

But as she looked around, as the boy's figure turned little by little, she suddenly saw a familiar figure sitting on the opposite seat through the window.

The elegant seat is also facing the window, and the bamboo curtain is half rolled up, covering half of it.

Xue Yi focused his eyes and couldn't see the face of the person opposite him. He could only see a hand on the table, holding a cup with graceful movements.

The arm had smooth lines and distinct finger joints. It seemed to be somewhat similar to his second cousin.

Xue Yi's eyes froze, and his mind went blank for a moment.

" What's wrong? " Seeing her stunned, Fan Chengshu stopped holding the spoon in his hand and looked over.

But he didn't see anything strange about this teahouse with three floors and dozens of private rooms.

It's just one hand. Xue Yi hid what happened last time very well. Her second cousin asked her to prepare paper money for incense candles last night. He should be at the house now.

When Xue Yi was asked , he withdrew his eyes and said calmly: " It's nothing. "

However, Xueyi didn't dare to drink the soup anymore, so she was ready to talk to Fan Chengshu about the presumed marriage.

However, this time, just as she was about to speak, as if she was afraid she wouldn't notice, the half-covered bamboo curtain on the opposite side was rolled up little by little.

Could that person really be my second cousin ?

She had already lied to him once, and if she was found out this time, it would only anger him even more.

Xue Yi immediately stopped talking, and her peripheral vision followed the rolled up bamboo curtain rising little by little.

From the wrist, to the shoulders, and then upwards little by little.

There was obviously a building in the middle , but Xue Yi seemed to hear the extremely subtle creaking sound of the bamboo curtain being pulled, rolling and pulling on her eardrums.

Don't be, can't be.

Xue Yi prayed secretly, the chopsticks she held in her hands almost bent.

But when the bamboo curtain was completely rolled up, she still saw a pair of cold eyes—

Just looking at her with a heavy gaze, from such a long distance, he glanced at her and pinned her directly to her seat.

It's the second cousin.

He saw it, he knew everything!

And what he had on hand seemed to be the same soup cup.

Xue Yi 's face turned pale in an instant, her trembling hands loosened, and the clenched chopsticks fell to the ground.

" What's wrong? " Fan Chengshu was filling a bowl of soup and about to put it into his mouth.

" Stop drinking, you can't drink this soup! " Xueyi came to her senses and eagerly knocked over the bowl in Fan Chengshu's hand.

The soup bowl fell to the ground, leaving a mess on the ground.

Fan Chengshu was stunned: " Why can't you drink it? Isn't this a gift from the building? "

Not in the building, my second cousin is right across the street.

He must have known it for a long time, and he must have had this soup delivered to him.

What does he want to do?

Could it be that you want to poison them directly?

Xue Yi has been tortured to the point of being paralyzed. She can't care about herself now. She just doesn't want to implicate Fan Chengshu: " I'm afraid this soup is poisonous. It was specially sent here. You can't drink it ..."

poisonous? Fan Chengshu looked sideways, confused.

" Hey, little lady, you can't slander people in vain ! "

There was too much commotion here, and the waiter opened the curtain and came in to clear things up. He retorted, " We at Cuiwei Restaurant are kind enough to provide soup. We have private rooms for every table. How could you be so hurtful? "

People outside heard the quarrel and looked sideways.

Is it available at every table?

Xue Yi followed his gaze and looked outside. A box opened, and then she realized that there was indeed a cup on their table.

=== Chapter 45 === _

Looking at her second cousin through the window, she saw him taking a sip gracefully, with a faint smile on his lips, as if he was teasing her.

It turned out that it was not a gift from my second cousin.

Then she must have been tortured crazy by her own imagination .

Xue Yi rested his forehead on his elbow and his lips trembled. He didn't know how to explain it. He just kept apologizing to the boy: " I'm sorry, I ... I don't know why I think like this ..."

Her face turned pale, she was sweating on her forehead, and she looked mentally exhausted.

The boy was afraid of causing trouble , so he didn't dare to argue too much. He quickly packed up his things and went out: " Misunderstanding, misunderstanding, you two, please excuse me. "

Fan Chengshu didn't understand why she was like this, and asked worriedly: " What happened? "

There happened to be a fern tree next to him , blocking the figure on the opposite side.

Only Xue Yi, stared at by the heavy gaze from the opposite side, did not dare to say a word.

Suddenly, a cup seemed to be put down on the other side.

When the bottom of the cup hit the table , there was a very slight sound, but it seemed to jump on Xue Yi's nerves. She trembled all over: " It's too hot , maybe she has sunstroke ..."

Seeing that her condition was really bad, Fan Chengshu approached her with concern and said, " How about I help you go to the hospital. "

How dare Xue Yi let him touch him now? As soon as he stretched out his hand, Xue Yi immediately hid in the corner: " No ... no need. "

When Fan Chengshu was rejected, he was quite embarrassed and asked: " How about I buy some lotus scented water for you? "

Xue Yi huddled in the corner, not daring to agree.

Out of the corner of his eye, he suddenly saw his second cousin lightly tapping the table with his index finger. There was a dull sound, and Xue Yi's heart jumped as she understood what he meant.

She gritted her teeth and said, " No need to trouble you, I can just go by myself. There is a place downstairs. "

" Can you do it ? " Fan Cheng wrote with worry.

" Okay. " Xue Yi 's scalp was really numb at the sight, so she might as well just go over and confess.

She insisted, so Fan Chengshu had no choice but to sit down and said, " Then be careful. As for the marriage, we'll talk about it when we get back . "

Can she come back?

Xue Yi didn't know at all, so she just dragged her legs numbly and walked towards the opposite side.

It was not a long journey, but it took all her strength.

Xueyi didn't know how she walked over. As soon as she reached the door, someone opened the door, as if they had been waiting for her for a long time.

She slowly stepped forward, and as soon as she entered the door, the door banged and was immediately closed.

Xue Yi felt cold all over, and when he raised his head, he could only see the tall figure sitting upright.

His knees were slightly apart, his body was leaning forward , and he was staring at her seriously.

" Second cousin ..." Xueyi called him softly.

The person opposite did not respond, but said in a deep voice: " Come here. "

He just sat there, but there was an invisible anger covering his body.

Xue Yi felt like a lamb waiting to be slaughtered, and moved over little by little despite his gaze.

If this gaze could solidify, she thought, she must be being cut into pieces by a thousand cuts .

The closer he got, the stronger the sense of oppression became, and Xue Yi felt like his whole body was about to break apart.

But the moment she walked in front of him, Cui Heng averted his eyes and just asked lightly: " Is the soup delicious? "

" I ... I didn't drink. " Xue Yi clenched her hands tightly.

" Why don't you drink it? Do you think it's from me? "

Cui Heng's voice was calm, as if he was just chatting with her.

Xue Yi pursed her lips and remained silent.

" Are you afraid that I'll poison you? " Cui Heng stared into her eyes.

Xue Yi lowered her head .

This means it is the default.

Cui Heng looked away from her, curled his finger bones, and pushed the bowl of soup poured on the table to her eyes: " If you haven't drank it yet, let's have a taste. Cuiwei Lou's craftsmanship is very good. "

A bowl of clear soup was handed to me, crystal clear.

But the more it looks like this, the harder it is to guess what's inside.

Xue Yi didn't move.

" Try it. " Cui Heng pushed forward again.

Xueyi slowly moved his eyes away: " I'm not thirsty. "

" I let you drink without asking if you were thirsty. "

Cui Heng suddenly became silent.

Xue Yi trembled all over, and the soup in the bowl seemed to sway.

She could only hold up the white porcelain bowl and swallow it in small sips.

But being looked at by her second cousin, Xue Yi felt nervous for no reason, and her small swallow soon turned into a big swallow.

Drink it, no matter what it is, Xue Yi closed her eyes and drank it all.

After finishing the bowl , she couldn't help coughing a few times and handed the empty bowl back: " Drink it. "

" Why are you drinking in such a hurry? Is someone forcing you to drink? "

Cui Heng stood up and reached out to wipe the water stains from her lips .

When the hand slowly approached, Xueyi's eyelashes trembled uncontrollably, and she subconsciously tilted her head when he was about to touch her.

Cui Heng was empty, his hand just hanging.

Xue Yi stiffened and quickly raised her sleeves: " I'll do it myself. "

Cui Heng held her hand and said, " I told you I would help you. "

Xue Yi didn't dare to move any more, so she could only let him press the pads of his thumbs up and rub them vigorously from left to right.

She didn't need to look, but she could also imagine how unbearable her lips were being ravaged .

It seemed to be covered with countless tiny wounds, and as he scratched it, he felt hot and numb pain.

She tried to lick it, but her fingertips pressed hard between her upper and lower lips.

" Is it sweet? "

The next moment, Cui Heng's tone suddenly became gentle.

But being pressed in such a humiliating way, Xue Yi couldn't think at all. She nodded numbly: " Sweet. "

" Is it sweet ? " A smile escaped Cui Heng's lips , " But what I gave you is water. "

Whether it was soup or water, Xueyi couldn't tell the difference as she drank it down in one gulp.

She raised her head, looked at her second cousin's half-smiling lips, and shook her head along with him: " It's not sweet. "

These words only angered Cui Heng even more. The hand that was against her lips fell and he pinched her jaw hard: " Is there a word of truth in your mouth ? "

He said the soup, and he also said the water.

Nothing she said was right.

He is venting his anger now.

Xue Yi clenched her palms, and the fear she had suppressed for a long time could no longer hold back: " It's my fault for lying to you, so what do you want from me? "

What does he want from her ?

On the surface, she obeys him, but behind her back, she plays tricks all the time.

She deceived him over and over again, hiding things from him, and while promising him, she was looking at other men behind his back.

When things came to a close, she still wanted to ask him how he was doing?

Cui Heng's eyes darkened, and he grabbed the back of her neck and pushed her against the wall: " What do you think? "

There was a dull pain in his back , and it took Xue Yi a long while to regain his strength, knowing that he might not be able to escape.

But compared to her second cousin's anger, the position with her back against the window frightened her more.

" Fan Chengshu is still on the other side. Second cousin, please let me go first. " Xueyi endured the discomfort in her back and tried to negotiate terms with him.

" Fan Chengshu, who are you seeing? " Cui Heng looked at the other side and then back again, " Are you afraid of being seen by him ? "

Xue Yi pursed her lips and said, " It has nothing to do with him. "

" It has nothing to do with him? " Cui Heng rubbed her face, " Then does he know what you promised me? "

Although he was talking to her, his eyes were looking out the window.

Xue Yi also looked out from the corner of her eye and saw Fan Chengshu still sitting there, looking down from time to time, as if to see when she would go back.

As long as Fan Chengshu looked outside and looked carefully, it was not difficult to find through the fern tree that opposite him, his fiancée, who was discussing marriage, was pressed against the window.

" He doesn't know. " Xue Yi closed her eyes in humiliation , really not wanting to involve innocent people anymore, " I lied to you and to him, I didn't tell him anything. "

" Your lying ability has really improved again. "

Cui Heng 's tone was indifferent, but he didn't let her go. Instead, he put it on her belt frivolously and raised it high: " He doesn't know, so he knows too. "

As soon as he finished speaking, there was a " stab " sound, and the belt on Xue Yi's chest was torn open.

The coats fell down layer by layer, and Xueyi clutched the remaining middle coat tightly: " You are crazy! "

" Can't you bear this? " Cui Heng stared into her frightened eyes, and the blood flowed faster, as if something was about to rush out.

When Xue Yi struggled to get off the window sill, Cui Heng directly lifted one of her legs and pushed her back: " Have you forgotten what I warned you? "

Chapter 37 _ force

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second cousin warn her?

Xueyi thought of the rough kiss on the back mountain , and then of his gentle caressing on Lingyun Tower that night.

It turned out that he had noticed her impure thoughts from so early on .

The whole person was pinned in the corner by the window . Through a layer of summer clothes , Xueyi could not help but notice the raging anger of his second cousin.

It seemed as if it was about to devour her the next moment.

Xue Yi was afraid of irritating him , and she didn't want to implicate Fan Chengshu, so she simply took everything on herself: " I was wrong about this matter . My second cousin can do whatever he wants , but there is one thing . Fan Chengshu has nothing to do with this matter. Fan Chengshu doesn't know anything about what happened between you and me, so please ask my second cousin not to anger him. "

At this time , she can still think about others.

Cui Heng suddenly remembered the night of the Dragon Boat Festival . When he was standing in front of the painted boat , he saw two people cuddling with each other inside.

Fan Chengshu also called her "Mother", and she held his sleeve. It was really a scene of love between a man and his concubine.

Not long after they met, she was able to coax a man she had never met to cover up for her. She was really skillful.

Nothing in this world is good for no reason . What did she pay?

Are you also throwing yourself into the arms of others just like you seduced him ?

There was an inexplicable fire burning in my heart.

The more the fire burned, the calmer Cui Heng's face became . He raised her chin with one hand and said, " Are you begging for mercy for him? "

Xue Yi was forced to raise her head and noticed a trace of unusual anger . She asked uncertainly : " Second cousin is angry? "

Cui Heng stared into her eyes, but suddenly smiled: " You also lied to him, why should I be angry with him? "

His tone was indifferent, as if he didn't take Fan Chengshu seriously at all.

As long as it didn't implicate Fan Chengshu , Xue Yi breathed a sigh of relief , but at the same time felt humiliated.

It was her own fault that she mistakenly thought for a moment that her second cousin was angry because he was jealous.

Now recalling that indifferent tone, the second cousin was clearly just angry that she had lied to him and that she had played tricks on her again.

It seemed that her impression on her second cousin could never be reversed.

Xue Yi simply broke the jar and pursed her lips: " I lied to him. "

She is half-hearted and restless. She is indeed restless.

When his anger was at its peak, Cui Heng's voice was surprisingly calm, and he just said lightly: " Since it has nothing to do with him, you can refuse it yourself. "

Xueyi worked hard for so long behind the back of her second cousin, and begged the doctor several times. She was about to succeed, but was discovered at the last moment.

It was fine if she found out, but her second cousin actually wanted her to reject it personally.

It would be too cruel.

Across the way, Fan Chengshu seemed to be still looking down at the lobby, waiting for her to come back.

Xue Yi's lips trembled slightly : " Does it have to be like this ? "

" What do you think? " Cui Heng looked at her coldly.

" I ..." Xue Yi's lips trembled and she was speechless.

There were obviously better ways, such as writing a letter, or asking the eldest lady to convey the message, but he insisted on letting her go in person.

When Xue Yi was struggling, Cui Heng didn't give her any time to hesitate. The hand holding the back of her neck suddenly pressed forward.

The held legs spread even further, and Xue Yi was so scared that tears almost came out: " I'll go. "

If she doesn't agree , her second cousin will probably use extremely bad means to let Fan Chengshu see it.

She relaxed, and Cui Heng put down the hand holding her knee.

Xue Yi felt as if the leg was no longer hers. It had been hooped for too long, and her legs were still a little flaccid when they landed on the ground.

She calmed down for a while, then picked up the clothes that were torn off the ground and smoothed them out bit by bit.

After finally getting dressed, she raised her legs and was about to walk away from the window when a call suddenly came from outside the window.

" Ms. Lu? "

This voice ... is Fan Chengshu .

Why did he come out?

Xue Yi panicked for a moment and froze there, not daring to move.

But Fan Chengshu probably recognized her and took another step forward: " It is indeed you, you ... why are you here? "

Xueyi didn't dare to speak when she looked at his appraising eyes. She looked around and realized that Fan Chengshu was probably in a hurry and came out to look for her. Now he was standing in the corridor, separated from her window by a diagonal triangle. , not far away.

Fortunately, the window was only opened halfway, so Fan Chengshu could only see her shoulders upward, but could not see Cui Heng standing behind her at all.

While he didn't find anything , Xueyi wanted to turn around and go out to explain to him .

But just as she was about to turn around, Cui Heng held her shoulders from behind and pressed her against the window: " Just say it here. "

What do you mean by talking here?

Is he afraid that she will regret it ?

But in this case, isn't he worried about being discovered by Fan Chengshu?

Xue Yi tilted her head slightly and asked Fan Chengshu angrily with her eyes on the side facing away from him.

Cui Heng really didn't seem to care.

He is the true eldest grandson of the Cui family , and no one from a humble family dares to tell the truth at the risk of offending the Cui family.

What's more, with his current reputation, no one would believe him even if he told him.

Xue Yi was forced by him to have no choice but to slowly turn her head and explain to Fan Chengshu: " I happened to meet an old acquaintance here, and the maid next to her brought Huoli perfume, so she didn't go downstairs. "

Fan Chengshu was a scholar who had not yet become an official, but his mind was still simple. He did not doubt when he heard this. Instead, he asked: " Who is he? Do you need me to come and visit him ? "

Her waist was still in the hands of her second cousin. How dare Xueyi let him come? She refused repeatedly: " No need. "

Fan Chengshu paused, sensing something unusual, and asked hesitantly: " Ms. Lu, there is something unusual today, but what trouble did you encounter? "

After being frightened for several days, Xue Yi felt a little sad at this concern.

She paused for a moment, suddenly not wanting to refuse so quickly.

But after just this moment of hesitation, the hand that was originally resting on her waist suddenly tightened. Xue Yi was clenched so tightly that she had to shake her head: " No. "

If not, then she left on purpose.

Fan Chengshu understood something: " Then ... Ms. Lu is not willing to have this marriage? "

Xue Yi was unwilling, she couldn't be willing.

The person in front of her is about to be released. Apart from him, she may never find such a suitable person again.

Xue Yi really didn't want to refuse .

But when she was about to hesitate , the hand moved up again. Xueyi let out a soft cry and had to reach out and grasp the window edge tightly.

" What's wrong with you, Madam Lu? " Fan Chengshu saw that her face started to look bad again.

" No ... it's okay. " Xue Yi blushed slightly and tried to ignore the disturbing hand. She stroked her forehead and tried to keep her voice calm, " I'm just a little dizzy. "

This young lady's body is so weak that she can't even stand the heat in Chang'an, let alone Lingnan.

Fan Chengshu sighed: " Lingnan is so miserable. Even if Madam Lu doesn't want me to, I understand. "

Xue Yi wanted to say that she was not afraid, but the hand that grabbed her was pressed against her heart.

She had no doubt that the hand caressing her would reach up and wring her neck if she dared say yes.

Xueyi endured the grievance and could only nod : " I'm sorry, we ... we are really not suitable. We have delayed you these days. "

As expected, Fan Chengshu nodded. In fact, from the bottom of his heart, he did not believe that this young lady could suffer.

But when he saw tears in her eyes, Fan Chengshu panicked and confessed: " Actually , my family also replied to my letter and did not want me to get involved in the Duke's palace. This time it was Mrs. Lu. If you don't speak, I will speak. "

It turned out that Fan Chengshu was not willing either.

Xue Yi was deeply hit again , and her face, which was slightly red from embarrassment, instantly turned gray. She opened her lips for a long time, and finally vomited out only one: " Okay. "

It was obviously her who refused first , but for some reason, Fan Chengshu felt a trace of sadness.

He finally realized something was wrong, looked around, and asked cautiously: " But someone is here to force you? "

The matter has reached this point and is irreversible. Xueyi sniffed and tilted his head: " No one forced me, I figured it out myself. "

Even so, there was clearly a hint of crying in her voice.

Fan Chengshu couldn't bear it. He wanted to persuade him again, but Xueyi drove him away directly: " In the final analysis, we are destined to be inseparable. This matter has nothing to do with Fan Langjun. I hope you can find a good wife in the future. "

Fan Chengshu heard the determination in that tone, so he had no choice but to step back, bow his hands and say, " Ms. Lu has outstanding appearance, courage and knowledge. I can't reach such a high level, but I hope you can make your dreams come true in the future. Find a good son-in-law. "

Xue Yi was humiliated and aggrieved. Now she couldn't listen to anything at all. She turned her head and held back her tears: " Slow down. "

Perhaps it would be more suitable for him to marry a woman who understands local customs and is capable of running a household.

So Fan Chengshu just sighed slightly, turned around and left.

As soon as the footsteps were gone , Xue Yi held back her tears and looked at the person behind her: " I refuse . My second cousin is now satisfied. Can you let me go? "

Cui Heng looked at her tearful eyes and slowly released her hand.

As soon as the restraint on his waist was gone , Xue Yi's legs softened and he sat down directly.

Even Fan Chengshu is like this, and everyone else is seeking advantages and avoiding disadvantages. I am afraid that no one will offend the Duke's government for a cousin girl from a humble background. In this case, wouldn't she have even more nowhere to go?

Xue Yi was powerless and helpless, the grievances of the past few days came to her, and she couldn't help crying.

Cui Heng watched coldly, seeing her crying pitifully, as if she had been greatly wronged.

But it was clearly her own betrayal first, what could she have to feel aggrieved about?

He gave her a chance, but she didn't take it.

Cui Heng walked over and asked in a deep voice: " Are you reluctant to part with it? "

Xueyi buried her head and refused to speak, but she cried harder, clearly acknowledging silently.

But a man from a humble family whom she had just met twice was still a coward. How could she be so sad?

=== Section 47 === _

He really wanted to see how many petals her heart had.

Cui Heng was inexplicably agitated, and his anger was rising slightly: " You are really thinking fast. "

If she doesn't put more thought into it, will she let him play with her aunt?

Xue Yi was extremely embarrassed by the cold eyes of her second cousin , and finally couldn't help but raise her head: " Did I want this? You guys forced me, one or two of them forced me! "

" Who forced you? " Cui Heng heard something unusual and stared at her closely.

After losing her voice, Xue Yi calmed down and felt that she was too reckless.

If her second cousin knew about the wedding, he would not help her at all. Instead, he would take the opportunity to coerce her like in the dream.

If she said it, it would only add another handle for him to manipulate.

Xue Yi paused for a moment, slowly moved his eyes away, and finally buried them on his knees in aggrieved tone: " It's you, you're forcing me. "

Does asking her to break off the engagement count as forcing her?

Compared to a life, this is nothing .

Cui Heng was indifferent and just reminded lightly: " Today is your mother 's memorial day. Don't forget what you promised me. "

Being reminded like this, Xue Yi suddenly remembered that her second cousin had said that he would take her to sleep out three days ago, and her whole body became cold.

She had just broken off the engagement and was crying like this, but her second cousin still refused to let her go.

It's so cold-blooded.

Xue Yi hugged her knees and refused to move.

Cui Heng turned around and went out, but didn't hear footsteps for a long time.

When he turned around , he found that she was still staying where she was, as if she was competing with him.

Cui Heng was not annoyed. He just turned around and walked back to her step by step. He raised her face as if to discuss: " If you don't want to go outside, do you want to be here? "

Seeing that she didn't speak, he smiled again and said, " It's not impossible here, I just need you to endure the noise. "

It was already evening, and people were coming and going in this restaurant, like a busy city.

The walls were thin, and it seemed as if a drunkard had brought a prostitute next door. He didn't know what he was doing, and his voice was intermittent and extremely sad.

Xue Yi felt embarrassed instantly and felt uncomfortable all over.

She remembered what happened in her dream.

If the second cousin wanted to, he would really torture her to death.

When he saw the hand falling on the complicated belt and about to untie it, Xue Yi quickly held it down and had to give in: " I'm going out. "

Chapter 38 _ guess

It was already getting late , and the red lantern at the door of the restaurant had already been raised.

People were coming and going in the corridor, and from time to time a drunken guest would pass by with a plump prostitute in his arms.

There was endless laughter and teasing in my ears.

Xue Yi really couldn't listen , so she quickly stood up, picked up the curtain hat and stood up.

But if he really gets his way tonight, what happened in the dream will definitely happen again.

Xueyi tried hard to think about the current situation, and tried to negotiate the price with her second cousin tactfully: " Tonight we are staying out together , and people in the house don't know about it , so there may be gossip. How do you treat your second cousin like this? " It also has a bad reputation ..."

" It will be okay. " Cui Heng's voice was indifferent, eliminating her last hope . " I have already reported it to my mother . "

Second cousin has already reported it?

Xue Yi was stunned , and her back felt cold again .

It seemed that the second cousin was determined not to let her go this time.

She clutched the curtain hat in her hand and had no choice but to follow him out.

But she still felt sad. When she walked to the door, Xueyi was still uneasy. She gently pulled her second cousin's sleeve, her face turned red: " Second cousin , I'm not very convenient recently. I'm afraid , I'm afraid. cannot …"

Her voice slowly lowered , her cheeks spread , and she bit her lip without speaking again.

Nowadays, it is quite taboo for women to sleep with their husbands when they come to Kwai Shui . I guess my second cousin would not be serious about checking, so it is not impossible to let her go.

Cui Heng paused , and when he caught a glimpse of the blush on her cheeks , he understood what she meant.

Is it really such a coincidence?

He looked down and fell on her slightly curled fingertips, feeling relieved.

Cui Heng smiled and did not expose her. He just raised his hand and placed it on her lips, caressing her gently: " It doesn't matter, you can do it another way. After all ... you have a very smart mouth. "

Even like this, the second cousin would not let her go.

It goes even further.

" You ..." Xue Yi tilted her head to avoid his hand, her eyelashes lowered, she was already feeling extremely wronged before she did anything.

" Hate me? " he asked.

Xue Yi didn't speak, but her eyes were filled with fear.

Cui Heng looked at her extremely aggrieved look and curled up his retracted hand, feeling slightly moved.

But when I think of my brother who died tragically , the emotion is fleeting.

Heaven and earth are unkind and regard all things as stupid dogs.

Originally , he would not seriously care about a distant cousin who was living under someone else's roof even if she tried to be careful in order to climb up the ladder.

But she was different, she indirectly killed his brother.

His brother was once the gentlest person.

As the eldest son and the direct grandson, the elder brother has to serve his parents on the one hand, and take care of the other three brothers and sisters on the other hand. He is conscientious, diligent, and very like an eldest brother.

Although it was not stated clearly, everyone agreed that the elder brother would inherit the position of heir apparent and inherit the title of head of the Cui family in the future.

But as he grew older and became more and more outstanding, this balance was gradually broken.

At that time, he was young and very ambitious, and he wanted to compete in everything.

As a result of his talent , he indeed performed well.

In comparison, the eldest brother, who became more meek as he grew older, seemed a bit mediocre.

When he was fifteen years old, his father , who was a military general , got drunk and patted his shoulder with a pity on his face, saying that the border was uneasy and what the Cui family needed nowadays was not civil servants who could only write and write, but military generals who could make great contributions. Preserve the foundation of Cui family.

When he was extremely drunk , his father even admitted that it would be better if he were the eldest son, so that Cui could be handed over to him naturally.

Only then did Cui Heng understand why his father always took him to the battlefield and why he always looked at his brother with a worried look on his face.

But if Cui handed it over to him, how could his always proud brother endure it?

That would be tantamount to destroying his brother .

So Cui Heng began to learn to avoid .

After repelling the Turks, he did not immediately return to the court, but took advantage of the victory to pursue them.

On the one hand , this move was indeed to completely quell the war. On the other hand, he also had selfish motives and wanted to spend more time at the border.

As long as it takes three or two years, when the father reaches old age and the elder brother has reached the crown, it will naturally be a matter of course that the throne of the heir apparent is passed on to the elder brother.

This will completely avoid the tragedy of brotherly feuding.

His plan was extremely successful. After three years of campaigning, he only returned to Chang'an once.

But unfortunately, it was during this trip that he injured his leg because he kindly saved Lu Xueyi, and had to rest.

At this time , the Turks who had been repelled by him came back again. The elder brother understood his avoidance and was grateful. His father was old and needed help. The elder brother wanted to prove himself in front of his father, so he offered to go on the expedition for him.

He had fought against the Turks so many times and had accumulated deep hatred. Even he was not sure about this, let alone his brother.

But at that time, he had a serious leg injury, a high fever, and was unconscious, so he could not stop his brother at all.

When he recovered , tragic news came.

But he was the one who was angered by the Turks' hatred, and he was also the one who designed the Turks.

Countless times in his dreams late at night, Cui Heng always thought that if he had not injured his leg at that time, he would have been the one who died.

However, if there is no if, the person who died is indeed the brother he least wants to hurt.

In fact, things should not have developed to this extent.

As long as Lu Xueyi returned the car in time, his leg injury would not worsen and his brother would not have to go out on his behalf.

But Lu Xueyi was a ruthless person. Maybe she was afraid of being retaliated by those people when she went back, or maybe she wanted to send her dying mother on her last journey and didn't want to turn back.

In short, no matter what the reason was, whether there was any difficulty in it, she made it difficult for his leg to heal, and indirectly killed his brother's life.

Even if he was willing to forget about his leg injury and her ingratitude that would never come back, how could his brother's life be forgotten so easily?

Cui Heng moved away from her aggrieved face, turned around with a stern look in his eyes.

Xue Yi had no idea what her second cousin was thinking about in just that moment. She just vaguely felt that his second cousin seemed to be in a very bad mood. When he looked at her, his eyes were deep and dark, seeming to hide extremely turbulent emotions.

At this time, Xue Yi really didn't dare to anger him anymore, so she had to bite the bullet and follow him step by step.

When we went out , it was already getting late.

If we really go to the wild festival at this time, we will definitely not be able to come back.

In order to conceal their identity, they boarded two carriages.

After the second cousin got up, Xue Yi held up her skirt and was about to catch up with the second car when a voice suddenly came from behind -

" Cousin, it turns out you are here, making it easy for us to find you! "

Xue Yi turned around and found a few familiar servants beside her aunt.

Why did they find themselves here?

Could it be that he discovered that she was seeing each other in private, or that he found out about her and her second cousin ...

=== Chapter 48 === _

There was something wrong in Xue Yi's mind. She froze there for a long time before turning around and asked , " What happened? "

Several maids rushed over in a hurry, panting: " It's the third young master. The third young master suddenly became seriously ill. The second lady sent us back to look for you. Come back quickly. "

My third cousin is seriously ill. Should I see a doctor? What should I do with her?

Cui Hengyuan had already boarded the carriage, and now he also opened a curtain, frowning slightly.

Xue Yi had a vague premonition and asked tentatively: " Has aunt ever said anything about you? "

The servants looked at each other, but they didn't want to explain. They only said: " You will know when you get back. Let's go quickly. Don't let the second lady wait anxiously. "

There is the second cousin in front and the third cousin behind, no matter which one is aggressive.

The aunt's side was obviously more anxious. As several servants said this, they surrounded her, with the intention of dragging her up.

Although Xueyi didn't know what she was going to do, her aunt would definitely not let her go lightly if it delayed her third cousin's illness.

In desperation, she looked at her second cousin not far away and asked silently.

After all, it was the third brother who was in trouble. Cui Heng looked away, lowered the curtain, and tacitly allowed her to go back.

Xue Yi then got on the carriage and followed it back to the house.

It must be that Cui Sanlang has been on the sickbed for a long time and has been ill many times. This time, the front yard is still quiet, and the Lihuayuan with only the second room is in a mess.

Five or six doctors were standing at the door carrying medicine boxes, and maids kept coming out carrying basins and face towels.

And the third cousin's intermittent coughing sounds came from the quiet room , as if he would be out of breath at the next moment.

The third cousin is really seriously ill this time.

The second lady was waiting outside anxiously. When she saw Lu Xueyi coming back, she immediately stepped forward and asked with her head covered: " Where have you been? Sanlang is still sick, and you don't care at all. At this time, you He even ran outside! "

" I didn't know that my third cousin would suddenly fall ill. " Xue Yi lowered her eyebrows and said, " Aunt, I have informed you a few days ago that today is my mother's memorial day, and I want to give her a longevity tablet. "

The dead are not as important as the living.

The second lady held back her anger and was about to speak when she saw Cui Heng coming this way, who somehow knew about it, so she swallowed her words again, grabbed Xue Yi and went into the inner room: " Come in and talk. "

As we walked inside, we could hear my third cousin coughing more clearly.

Xue Yi turned his head slightly and saw several blood-stained handkerchiefs piled on the ground, as if he was coughing up blood.

Have we already reached this level ...

The second lady saw that he was still coughing badly, so she hurriedly stepped forward to comfort him.

After the cough subsided, she turned back and said to Xueyi: " I told you about the joy last time, but do you know why I asked you to celebrate? "

Xue Yi naturally knew it, but she didn't dare to expose it. She just shook her head and said, " I hope my aunt can teach me . "

" Because Master Huijue has divined that you and Sanlang have the same numerology, so you are an excellent candidate. " The second lady paused, then looked at her coldly, " Otherwise , with your status, it would be extremely difficult for you to be Sanlang's wife. Understand? "

He was obviously forcing her to be happy, but it could still be said that she was being superior. Xueyi really hated this aunt's hypocrisy.

But in Cui Mansion, she could only lower her head: " I understand. "

" It's good that you understand. It's not in vain that I have sent so many things to my family over the years. " The second lady calmed down and motioned to the maid beside her to grab Xue Yi's wrist, " Now that you understand, even though you and San Lang have not yet Engagement, but it is a matter of time. This time, Saburo's illness is extremely serious. The master said that your blood will be used as a medicine to survive the disaster. You must be willing, right? "

Although she was asking, Xue Yi's sleeves had already been pushed up by the servant woman, and she couldn't help but whether she wanted to or not.

Xue Yi was not afraid of pain, she just felt that this matter was too ridiculous.

When her mother was seriously ill, witch doctors were popular in Jiangzuo. When she was forced to have no choice, she also asked a witch doctor. Once, the witch doctor said that the blood of a close relative was needed to make medicine.

She let her go, but her mother didn't get any better and went anyway.

Since then, she has stayed away from these magical folk remedies.

Unexpectedly, her aunt had already married into Chang'an. Cui's status was so high that she could afford anyone from the imperial physician to the traveling physician. However, she still believed deeply in these witch doctors and magicians.

From this point of view, it is nonsense to estimate what destiny is suitable .

With such a mother in the stall, she couldn't blame her third cousin's illness for not getting better.

Although Xueyi had no friendship with this third cousin, she could not harm him. She curled up her hands and tried to persuade her aunt: " Aunt, I have been suffering from cold recently . It would be bad if I get over the illness and give it to my third cousin. "

The second lady was in a hurry and didn't care whether it was cold or not. Hearing this, she looked at her with a raised eyebrow and said, " You don't want to? "

" It's just a small half a bowl of blood. Are you afraid of pain, sister? " Lu Xuening, who was standing by , also joined in, " It'll be over if you bear it for a while . This little pain is nothing compared to my third cousin's illness. "

" I ..." Xue Yi was speechless for a moment .

When she was being surrounded, the curtain was suddenly opened, and it turned out that Cui Heng, who was walking behind, also arrived.

As soon as Cui Heng entered the door, he saw a thin white arm, and his eyes dazzled.

Seeing this, the maid on the side quickly pushed down the sleeves on Xue Yi's arms to avoid suspicion.

" What are you doing? " After he saluted, his eyes glanced around.

The one with the first tooth has not yet been engaged, so it would be against the rules for Cui Sanlang to be engaged first.

Naturally, the second lady didn't want the eldest son to take advantage of it, so she said perfunctorily: " It's nothing, it's just that Sanlang needs medicine for his illness this time. Master Huijue said that Xueyi is just right, so he took the initiative to let some blood. "

There is indeed such a saying nowadays, but Cui Heng has always hated it.

What's more, he clearly saw that Lu Xueyi was brought back by force today .

Cui Heng glanced at her lowering her head and stroking her sleeves, clearly a little scared and suspicious.

But the second aunt was always afraid of Da Fang, and if he directly stopped her, it would be counterproductive, so she just advised him tactfully: " What the Master said is reasonable, but San Lang has just woken up at this time, and he is not able to replenish his body. Taking such medicine at this time may cause serious health problems." Hurt him. "

At this time , Cui Sanlang was lying on the couch and slowly woke up.

He had long been disgusted with such bloody medicine, and when he heard this, he shouted intermittently: " Mother , I ... I'm already fine, I really don't need it. "

When the second lady saw that her son had woken up, and Cui Er and Cui San both said so, she could no longer be stubborn, so she turned back and lightly scolded Xue Yi: " I said no, it's because this child is too caring. No, just go back and rest. "

Xue Yi breathed a sigh of relief and quietly glanced at his second cousin.

She didn't know how much her second cousin heard, but judging from his reaction, she probably didn't hear anything exciting.

Fortunately, I didn't hear it , otherwise my second cousin would have used it as an excuse.

Cui Heng saw her relieved look from the corner of his eye. He twirled his fingers and suddenly had some suspicions.

He asked Cui San through the curtain and saw that he was just having a normal seizure and was not serious, so he turned around and went out.

It's not too late to go out .

The two of them walked in tandem, their shadows stretched long, and they bumped into each other from time to time.

Xueyi was afraid that her second cousin would continue to take her out, so she explained softly as she passed by: " Second cousin, I'm dizzy, can you today ..."

" Forget it for today. " Cui Heng interrupted her .

Xue Yi looked up and saw the ruthless look in his eyes. She guessed that she was tired after all the hard work today, so she breathed a sigh of relief and said, " Then I'll leave first. "

After she finished speaking, she left as if running away.

Although the steps are not big, the steps are extremely fast.

Cui Heng looked at the figure that disappeared very quickly, his eyes slowly retracted, and he became more confident in his guess.

He turned his head and ordered Yang Bao in a deep voice: " Go check on Second Aunt and Master Huijue. "

Judging from just now, if he guessed correctly , it must be the second aunt who was forcing Lu Xueyi or something, otherwise she wouldn't have gone to such trouble to call her back.

Lu Xueyi was obviously afraid, even more afraid of him.

When given a worse choice, people will always choose the one that causes less harm.

So, what 's the point of coercion in comparison ?

Cui Heng was indifferent, he wanted her to take the initiative to beg him.

Chapter 39 _ choice

late at night

In Lihuayuan , the second master had just returned from his appointment abroad. After paying homage to the old lady and meeting his son , he was sweating all over . In the main room, the people carrying hot water and twisting handkerchiefs were busy . It was rare for it to be lively. got up.

After changing his clothes and wiping his hands, the second master took off his socks and rubbed his feet, sighing deeply: " When I went out a year ago , I didn't say that Saburo's illness had improved . Why, after half a year , the illness has not recovered. , but the disease becomes more frequent? "

" Master , don't you blame me? " The second lady covered her face and wiped away her tears, " You are away from home all the time, and I am the only one who supports the second house. I am not from a prominent family , so I am often squeezed out by the big brother and the third house . Even the old lady doesn't want to see me , and Saburo lingers on the bedside again . I 'm having a hard time these days , sir, did you know? "

" My elder sister-in-law and my third younger brother and sister are both ladies of our family, with gentle tempers. I'm afraid you think too much. " The second master patted his old wife on the shoulder.

The second lady just snorted coldly from her nose: " Master , you are a man, so you don't understand this woman's twists and turns . Ever since I got married , these two have never taken a liking to me! Sanlang was born sick again , how could you ever understand my suffering ..."

It starts again, it starts again.

The second master's ears have grown calluses over the years. He was born with a soft heart. At first, he did pity her for being weak and for her low background. But over the years, he also gave her a shop and a lot of land. She But he is still not satisfied, he always wants to compare with those two houses.

Those two families were both from wealthy families with five surnames and seven hopes. How could she compare?

Isn't this asking for trouble?

After listening to it for so many years, the second master didn't even want to persuade him. He just kept silent and asked his son: " What about Sanlang? I am also looking for doctors who can treat tuberculosis outside . I have sent them all here. , don't they have any useful ones? "

" Everyone is talking about recuperating, but after so many days, it is getting worse and worse. No one is useful! " The second lady wiped her tears and slowly leaned over, " But after the new year, I met a man. Master Huijue, who is proficient in numerology, said that Erlang's illness needs a woman with the right destiny to overcome it. "

" To celebrate? " The second master was surprised, " Who are you looking for to celebrate? "

" What a coincidence , my niece is just right. " The second lady said.

As soon as these words came out, even the confused second master looked sideways. Could it be that it was not enough for her to come in alone, and she also had to include her niece?

The second lady was afraid that he would think too much, so she quickly explained: " I didn't mean to put it in. It's really the right destiny. I care about Saburo no less than you do. "

The second master's stunned face suddenly became clear, and he asked again: " Your mother's family has two nieces, which one are you talking about? "

" The younger one's name is Xueyi. " The second lady said.

The second master has an impression. Isn't that Jiang's daughter?

When he went to Jiangzuo to play, he unfortunately fell into the water. Fortunately, he was saved by a passing woman who was good at water regardless of her reputation.

=== Section 49 === _

That woman is the current Lu family.

Lu's beauty brought him bad reputation, so he married her back out of gratitude.

In fact, there was another Mr. Jiang who traveled with Ms. Lu at that time. She was even more beautiful and quieter than his wife. During the half-month period when he was recuperating in Jiangzuo after falling into the water, Mr. Jiang also helped take care of her a lot. .

However, this Jiang family later married his brother-in-law, and he never saw her again.

Not long after, there was a flood in Jiangzuo. His brother-in-law thought that Jiang was dead, and accidentally married a common wife. Later, there was no news about Jiang, and the next time he heard about it, it was the news of his death three years ago.

The second master has always been a compassionate person, and sometimes he couldn't help but think that if it had been Jiang who saved him, such a beautiful woman might not have died so early if he had his compassion.

Since she is this niece's daughter, I think she also has a good temper.

The second master said oh, and was no longer so resistant. He just asked: " I remember her. Her mother is kind-hearted. Is she willing to do this? After all, Sanlang's illness will make it difficult for him to consummate the marriage in the future. Even though we are from a high-ranking family, , but you can't do anything to force a weak woman. "

The second lady felt a little uneasy when she saw the nostalgia on the second master's face.

It had been so long, but he still remembered that woman.

If he knew the truth back then ...

The second lady didn't dare to think about it further. She just leaned over and squeezed his shoulders: " Master , I think too much. How could she not be willing? This is a marriage that she can't reach. What's more, they are cousins. We have already kissed each other. I talked it through with her and she agreed. "

Although the second master was still a little hesitant, he thought that after all, this was Mr. Lu's biological niece and she should not be able to do anything intimidating, so he nodded and said, " Then it will be the best of both worlds. Otherwise, all Sanlang's patients will know about it." , it's hard to find a noble girl in Chang'an who is willing to marry here. "

The second wife only has one son, but the second master does not.

The second lady was very dissatisfied with his tone, but she did not dare to express it directly. She could only hold back her anger and said, " My brother is also willing. Now that Sanlang's illnesses are becoming more and more frequent, I thought, if you are also willing, I 'll go and write him a letter right away. After all, it's good for Saburo's health to decide on the marriage first. "

" So fast? " The second master looked worried, " But now Erlang has not discussed the marriage. If Sanlang rushes ahead of him, I may make my sister-in-law angry ..."

" The eldest brother has left. In the future, it is still unclear whether the father will succeed the son after the death of the father, or the brother will succeed the brother. How did you know, sir, that it is impossible for you? " The second lady was fed up with being suppressed. " If that's the case, it's not a big deal to arrange a marriage in advance. "

" Don't dare to say this nonsense. " The second master was startled and raised his foot to splash a splash of water.

Erlang is both civilized and military, and good at everything. Now that the eldest brother and Dalang are gone, he deserves to be the future head of the family.

It was only because his father felt that he was too paranoid by nature and had too much murderous aura that he was still undecided.

But the death of his father and brother and the three years of observing filial piety have worn him down a lot. I think his father will probably ask for a saint's title soon.

The second master shook his head: " I am already old , how can I compete with Erlang? Don't mention this again. "

If her husband is useless and her son is useless, will she ever be able to turn around in her life?

The second lady really didn't expect that the person she married was so weak. She covered her face and burst into tears: " Is the master so afraid that he would even risk his son's life for the sake of this little eldest son? "

" What are you talking about? " The second master suddenly straightened his back, " Although I don't want to achieve great success, I can still take charge of this matter. Just write to me, mother and sister-in-law. Come on. "

It was his words that the second lady was waiting for . Her face hidden behind the veil suddenly turned from tears to smile, and she started writing a letter.

The second master saw her smile from the corner of his eye and knew that he had fallen into a trap.

This lady has been very thoughtful over the years.

After a long while, he sighed, stared at her back and muttered quietly: " Although we are marrying into a high position, our body, Sanlang, is really wronged by a young and lively girl. We should treat her well in the future. "

The second lady nodded obediently, but she was thinking in her heart that if the wedding ceremony was really useful, she would have to find an excuse to divorce this low-born niece and marry another noble girl for Saburo.

If it's useless, then Lu Xueyi will remain a widow in this deep house for the rest of her life.

After all, she is easy to handle, and she is not afraid of doing anything scandalous.

After the second master had soaked his feet, the second wife had also written a letter, and was about to give it to him to read, and to keep him in the meantime.

But the second master pushed the letter away and coughed into his fist: " I have been out for so long, and Wulang hasn't read it yet. Just think that there is nothing wrong with this letter. I will go and see Wulang. "

What Wu Lang? The second lady paused. He probably wanted to see Aunt Lian, that charming girl.

Yes, the second master is indeed a soft-hearted and passionate person, so he married her as soon as she made trouble.

But just because of his passion, he did the same to other women.

Not two years after they got married, he brought his aunt in. However, the aunt gave birth to a healthy son, which made her seem more and more useless, and so was her Saburo.

The second wife was suffocating in her heart, but if her son could not get better in one day, the second wife would have to fall into Cui Wu's hands in the future, and she would not be able to straighten her back at all.

The second lady felt depressed, but she dared not speak out in anger. She could only watch the second master enter that Hu Meizi's door.

No, this wedding must be successful, and Saburo must be good, otherwise she will not only be suppressed by the eldest brother, but also be ridden on the face by her aunt for the rest of her life!

The letter was sent secretly, but Cui Heng was checking on the second room's affairs, so he stopped it easily.

In this way, coupled with the news from Huijue, he finally understood everything.

It turned out that his second aunt took Lu Xueyi to Chang'an to celebrate Sanlang's birthday.

Lu Xueyi probably knew this a long time ago, so she tried every means to break her head as soon as she entered the house, trying to get close to him and cling to him.

It was just that she felt that there was no hope of becoming his first wife, so she looked for Li Rufeng and Fan Chengshu, and tried every means to arrange the marriage in advance.

It turns out that she has always been in such a difficult situation, dealing with all kinds of people.

Although he had thought of it, when he actually discovered it, Cui Heng held the intercepted letter and stared at the engagement writing on it for a moment in silence.

After knowing the reason, Yang Bao also sighed quietly and couldn't help but sympathize.

In fact , to be honest, this cousin didn't do anything extraordinary. If she really wanted to celebrate the sick Cui Sanlang, she would definitely be tortured to death by the mean and suspicious second lady in the future.

Moreover, Master Huijue is clearly a witch doctor, and it is difficult to distinguish between true and false matters of numerology. This will not help Cui Sanlang's illness.

After Yang Bao told Cui Heng the intercepted news one by one, he saw his face getting darker and darker, and there seemed to be some sympathy in his eyes, so he asked carefully: " Sir , do you want to send this letter? " ? "

If it is a gift, it means that the young master does not want to get involved in this matter.

If he doesn't give it away, then this cousin may still have a chance of survival.

Cui Heng's eyes fell on the letter paper , but Lu Xueyi's face appeared over and over again.

To please, to be afraid, to beg, to be angry ... In the end, I only saw her huddled in the corner of the restaurant with her knees in her arms.

At that time, the last glimmer of hope was destroyed by him, so she must have been desperate.

A sharp pain suddenly appeared in the bottom of his heart . Cui Heng's hand holding the letter tightened, almost tearing the paper into pieces.

Yang Bao looked at the finger bones that were so hard that they turned white, and expected that the young master would not be so cruel.

However, the force disappeared in an instant. Then, the tightly clenched hands suddenly loosened. Cui Heng handed the paper to Yang Bao and said calmly: " Put it back. "

Yang Bao was stunned: " Then Young Master ... isn't he planning to take action? "

As soon as the words came out of his mouth, he felt that his question was unreasonable.

It was obviously my cousin who was clinging to their young master, and then she was avoiding him like a snake or a scorpion, as if she was playing with old times. Welcome to join us, and read tens of thousands of historical novels for free. Similar.

With their young master's arrogance, he should be extremely disgusted with his cousin's half-heartedness. How could he help each other?

Cui Heng was indeed disgusted, but at the same time it was mixed with an unexplainable irritability. The image of her hugging her knees and helplessly appeared in front of her eyes.

Standing by the window in silence for a long time, he thought that as long as she took the initiative to ask him, it would be possible with a little effort.

So he did not intercept it, and the letter discussing the marriage was sent to Jiangzuo as usual.

Xueyi only learned the news that her aunt had written to her father two days later .

How ridiculous, she was obviously the one who should be happy, but everyone seemed to agree that she didn't need to ask for her consent.

She suddenly felt a little tired, as if no matter how hard she tried, things would always develop towards the ending in her dream, and she could never escape.

Now that the marriage is about to be decided, will she still become her second cousin's plaything in the next step?

This Cui family belongs to a century-old family with many powerful forces. She is a weak girl who is being targeted by both the eldest and second eldest brother-in-law. No matter how hard she fights, she cannot escape.

It's probably unavoidable.

Xue Yi rubbed her eyebrows. In fact, she still didn't know why her second cousin forced her like this.

After all, given his background, he had never seen anyone thin and fat. Even if she was more beautiful, she wouldn't have gone to such trouble to seduce him.

Thinking back carefully, the anger in her second cousin's eyes seemed to be greater than desire when he looked at her.

He ruined her marriage and seemed to just want to get back at her.

But what had she done to make him hate her so much?

Xue Yi tried hard to think about it, but she couldn't remember. They used to be separated by the sky. If her aunt hadn't unexpectedly married her, and if she hadn't accidentally been injured by his horse when she entered Chang'an, there would have been no relationship between them. any intersection.

The only explanation is that her second cousin was born with a gloomy temper. Just like in the dream, she had always mistaken him.

Xue Yi was helpless, vaguely regretting that she had provoked him in the first place.

Now, if she really goes for the wedding, her status will definitely come down, and she will never be able to escape again in this life.

Not to mention that after her third cousin recovered from her illness, her aunt still wanted to force her to death.

But in the dream, the second cousin got engaged in the end . He had probably finished his revenge by then and no longer cared about her.

In this way , compared to trying to get married, as long as she does not fall in love with her second cousin, apart from enduring humiliation for a period of time and losing her innocence, she can still be free in the future.

Life or innocence, there is no need to choose.

Xue Yi slowly clenched her palms.

Chapter 40 _ beg him

The second master is most delighted when he comes back than Aunt Lian.

Seriously speaking, she is also a noble concubine , and her background is no lower than that of the Lu family.

At first , Ms. Lu took advantage of the second master's soft-heartedness and used a trick to get her married, which made the old lady very unhappy.

Moreover, her Saburo was a medicine pot when he was born, and it was unknown whether he would grow up.

So after two years , the old lady took the initiative to carry her in for the second master .

Not long after taking her in , she gave birth to Cui Wulang.

Her status is no lower than Mrs. Lu's, and her son is healthier than her. Although Aunt Lian is just an aunt , her life is extremely comfortable.

=== Chapter 50 === _

That is to say, the second master was sent away for the past two years , and she had no support in the house for the time being, so she had to lower her head.

Now, the second master is back and has been staying with her for several days, and Aunt Lian's back has straightened up.

But during the pillow talk, the second master let it slip , and Aunt Lian suddenly heard that Mrs. Lu was going to give her niece to Cui Sanlang to celebrate.

Did Mr. Lu actually come up with such a method?

After finally enduring it until the second master came back, she just took a breath . If Sanlang's illness was really cured , wouldn't her Wulang have no chance to succeed?

No , Saburo's illness can't be cured, and this blessing can't come true either.

Aunt Lian secretly became anxious.

When Cui Wulang came to say hello, he saw his aunt pacing back and forth.

" What's bothering my aunt ? " Cui Wu was puzzled.

" You came just in time. " Aunt Lian pulled Cui Wu and told him everything she heard last night.

" Happy? " Cui Wu was shocked , " How could it be her? "

" After all, she is Lu's niece , and the Lu family needs her protection . Isn't this marriage a sure thing as long as Lu opens her mouth? "

Aunt Lian didn't know why he was surprised, but she didn't expect Mrs. Lu to be so lucky to meet a niece with such a suitable fate.

Cui Wu said, hiding the surprise in his eyes .

Didn't this Miss Lu get in touch with the second brother behind his back? Can the second brother allow her to bring happiness to the third brother?

Cui Wu carefully recalled his second brother's actions these days, and then realized that he didn't see anything out of the ordinary.

It seems that Miss Lu has never left Lihuayuan.

So the second brother was tired of it, so he let Lu Xueyi go and cheer for the third brother?

Moreover, the third brother was weak from birth and was said to be unable to act at all. In this way, even if the young lady lost her innocence, she would not be discovered.

That must be the case.

Cui Wu touched his chin , thinking of that young lady's beautiful face, and the thoughts that he had suppressed finally started to stir.

Since the second brother won't touch her, and the third brother can't, wouldn't he be able to take advantage of her?

After all, since Miss Lu can get along with her second brother, she must not be a chaste and fierce woman.

Such a beautiful little lady doesn't lose anything just for fun.

Not to mention , she was also involved in the third brother's illness, so Cui Wu had more reasons and echoed: " Auntie, I also feel that this marriage must never happen. "

" But your father said that the letter has been sent. After all, I am a concubine and can't influence him. " Aunt Lian sighed.

" Then let's find another way. " Cui Wu said, " Since I can't control my father , it's better to start with Mrs. Lu. "

" How to start? " Aunt Lian was puzzled, " The little lady can't control her parents' orders and the words of the matchmaker. Even though Sanlang Erze is seriously ill, she will enjoy endless wealth after marrying him. Mrs. Lu may not be willing to do so. "

" Whether she wants it or not, we have to make it impossible for her to do it. " Cui Wu squinted his eyes, with a cold look in his eyes, " As long as she loses her reputation, the second aunt is eager to save her son, but she has nothing to do with it. Don't be afraid to marry her again. "

" You ..." Aunt Lian moved her position, as if she didn't expect these words to come out of his mouth, " How could you be so thoughtful at such a young age ? "

Although Cui Wu was a concubine, his third brother had been ill in recent years. He knew since he was a child that he would have a second wife in the future, so he had a rather arrogant temperament.

Now that what I have gained is about to be taken away, how can I bear this?

Cui Wu didn't think there was anything wrong with having such thoughts. Instead, he looked at his aunt angrily and said, " Auntie, it's not that I 'm too much, it's that you are too soft-tempered. Your background is not lower than that of the Lu family. Grandma put you in the second room because of this. Let you compete with Mr. Lu. But you are good, but you have been suppressed by Mr. Lu these years, making her even more domineering. I am about to reach the top now. If you don't fight, you want to make me miserable for the rest of my life. A promising future? "

When Aunt Lian was told by her son, she recalled the grievances she had suffered over the years, and her heart also filled with sourness.

Indeed , now that the master is back, what is she afraid of?

Aunt Lian didn't stop her anymore and just asked: " Then what do you want to do? "

As soon as Cui Wu thought of those rosy lips and white ankles, a vague thought arose in his heart.

He couldn't wait any longer: " Auntie, just find an excuse to invite her here tomorrow. I will arrange the rest. "

Aunt Lian didn't have any opinions to begin with. Although she was uneasy, she still followed her son's instructions.

At the worst possible outcome, letting her be a concubine would be better than marrying that sick man Sanlang!

In the wing room, Xue Yi is no longer so afraid of her second cousin since she figured it out.

But the strange thing is that she is no longer afraid, and her second cousin doesn't come to see her anymore. What does he mean by this?

Could it be because she talked about Kuishui that day?

Xue Yi felt uneasy, but for several days, her second cousin did not come again.

On the contrary, it was my father's reply.

Xue Yi counted the days, and it was probably only two days away.

She couldn't wait.

But if he took the initiative to send it to her door, it would be too embarrassing, and she really couldn't get rid of it.

When Xue Yi was struggling, Aunt Lian from the second room sent someone over, saying she wanted to learn Jiang Zuo's embroidery and invited her over to have tea.

This Aunt Lian has been in the limelight recently. If she doesn't go, she might offend people.

Although Xue Yi didn't know what she wanted to do, it was in the house after all, and she expected nothing would happen, so she went anyway.

On the other side , Cui Heng remained as usual.

He thought that if Lu Xueyi was smart, she would have thought that there was no better way out for her except him.

But for three consecutive days, there was no movement from Lu Xueyi.

Pretty calm.

Cui Heng was really impressed.

She was not in a hurry, and he was even less anxious.

Cui Heng wanted to see how long she could last.

Yang Bao watched the tug-of-war between the two and felt that one was more tolerant than the other.

On the third day , he didn't wait for his cousin to come to Qingwu Courtyard, but instead saw her going to Aunt Lian's house.

Aunt Lian is in the limelight these days, and everyone in the house has vaguely heard about it.

And there was Cui Wulang under Aunt Lian's knees.

Is it possible that the cousin wants to get in touch with Cui Wulang?

Yang Bao was frightened, but the more he thought about it, the more likely it seemed. After all, Aunt Lian had always been at odds with the second lady.

But Cui Wulang is not a good person!

Yang Bao watched her leading the female envoy to Aunt Lian's yard. After some hesitation, he turned back and informed Cui Heng.

Today is off, Cui Heng is practicing calligraphy with his pen.

When he heard Yang Bao's announcement, although the expression on his face did not change, the pen he held in his hand was hit hard, and the paper was stained with large ink stains.

Yang Bao immediately lowered his head.

After a moment, out of the corner of his eye, he saw Cui Heng put down his pen without changing his expression, crumpled the paper bit by bit, and threw it away.

" Tell me , where did she go? " Cui Heng asked quietly after throwing away the paper ball.

" Go ... to Aunt Lian's place. "

Yang Bao lowered his voice, vaguely aware of the young master's concern.

Cui Heng lowered his eyes and wiped the ink marks on his hands.

Is Lu Xueyi going to beg Cui Wu?

Does she really know who Cui Wu is ?

Yang Bao also felt that his cousin had made a wrong step.

But if she is left alone, I don't know how she will be treated by Cui Wu.

Yang Bao still felt sympathy: " Sir, would you like to remind my cousin that she has just entered the mansion, so I'm afraid she doesn't know that much about the mansion ..."

Cui Heng wiped his hands, but the movements of his hands became slower and slower. Finally, he put down the handkerchief and said indifferently: " No need. "

She is always so unclear about people.

No matter how much she said, it would be better for her to learn a lesson herself.

Yang Bao felt faintly embarrassed after hearing the young master's words. Is the young master determined not to care about his cousin this time?

But he didn't dare to mention the situation before him, so he could only bow his head and accept his life.

However, when he was about to turn around and go out, he heard an order from above his head - " Go and watch. "

Yang Bao instantly breathed a sigh of relief.

Ha, it seems that the young master is just being stubborn.

Lihuayuan

Aunt Lian asked her to come in the evening, and Xue Yi came as promised, but she felt a little guilty in her heart.

This embroidery is hard on the eyes. She didn't ask her to do it during the day, but chose this time. Can she see it clearly?

But she was not familiar with Aunt Lian, so maybe she just had this habit, so it was hard to ask too many questions.

After entering the door, the female envoy led her to the hall appropriately, saying that Aunt Lian was dizzy and had just taken medicine to fall asleep in the afternoon, and asked her to wait.

Xue Yi sat upright, waiting for her to come out.

But instead of waiting for Aunt Lian, Cui Wu opened the curtain and came in.

Seeing her, he raised his eyebrows slightly: " Isn't this Cousin Lu? Why are you here? "

Xueyi didn't expect that it was Cui Wu who saw him first. He stood up and bowed, and after explaining some explanations, he wanted to change places to wait.

Cui Wu stopped her and said, " You're welcome, cousin. I'll leave right away. "

=== Chapter 51 === _

Xue Yi saw that the yard was not big and there seemed to be no other place to go, so she had no choice but to sit down with him.

" This is the Qujiang slices that my father just brought back. My cousin has a try. " Cui Wu ordered, and the female envoy pushed a bowl of brewed tea over.

Xue Yi only thought that he was showing off the favor of the second master, so she took it, took a sip, and said with praise: " This tea has a sweet taste in your mouth, and it feels like you have changed your bones and lightened your body. It is indeed a good tea. "

Cui Wu looked at the water stains on her lips and smiled: " If my cousin likes it , you might as well take some back to try. "

Xue Yi didn't dare to have too much to do with Aunt Lian, so she politely refused: " No need, I still have a lot of Guzhu tea saved there. The weather is hot, so there is no need to delay any longer. "

" Cousin, don't be polite to me. We are all members of the same family. Let your envoy pack some and go back to taste. " Cui Wu could not tolerate her refusal and simply ordered the envoy to take Qingfang down.

He has already said this, and if he refuses any more, he will be looking down on him.

Xue Yi didn't refuse anymore, let Qing Fang go out, and warned: " Just take a little bit. "

Qingfang understood and followed the female envoy down.

Cui Wuzhi opened the door next to Xueyi and saw that she had already drank half of the glass. He raised the corners of his lips, put down the glass, and suddenly asked: " My cousin is going to celebrate the third brother's birthday. Is this really true?" of? "

How could he know ? Xue Yi was stunned.

The happy news has not been spread yet . Xueyi didn't want to make a big fuss, so she hid her gaffe and said, " Where did my fifth cousin hear this news? "

Seeing that her eyes seemed to be avoiding, Cui Wu confirmed again and said vaguely: " I heard it by chance . "

After a moment, he took a sip of tea and looked at her with concern: " If this is true, my cousin will suffer from this in the future. "

" Marriage matters are all dictated by my parents and the matchmaker. I just follow them. "

Xue Yi avoided Cui Wu's eyes, always feeling that there was something wrong with saying this in front of her.

Cui Wu finished sipping his tea, glanced at her when he raised his head, and sneered in his heart.

When she was hanging out with her second brother , she could do it in broad daylight on the island in the middle of the lake. How could she pretend to be a dignified lady now?

The third cousin was a sick man. Mrs. Lu had tried to find a wife for him in the past, but she heard that it was not even possible. If she really got married, how could she endure this loneliness?

" My cousin is really sensible if he can think like this. " Cui Wu concealed his thoughts and praised , " No wonder my mother took you into the house early in the morning. "

These words sounded fine to me, but inexplicably, Xue Yi heard a hint of irony.

She was a little uneasy, so she just smiled and turned to the maid next to her: " Are Aunt Lian awake? "

Cui Wu glanced at the female envoy and continued: " She must be awake. I'll go take a look. "

The female envoy said, then opened the curtain and went out, closing the door gently.

Qingfang left, and so did the female envoy. Now she and Cui Wu were the only ones left in the room, and Xueyi suddenly felt particularly uneasy.

Cui Wu seemed to really feel pity for her, and said again: " My cousin just got hairpin this year? The third sister of the third room is about the same age as you. Nowadays, most of the noble girls in Chang'an have to stay for a few more years, and it is rare for them to get married early. "

" Not necessarily yet. "

Xue Yi avoided the situation and kept glancing at the blue velvet curtain, hoping that Aunt Lian would come out soon.

After watching it several times in a row, Cui Wu probably noticed it. He suddenly put down the cup and asked in a cold voice: " Cousin Lu, don't you have a good time talking to me? "

Xue Yi paused, raised his head and met Cui Wu's unabashed gaze, and finally understood.

Aunt Lian probably had no intention of coming out today .

She smoothed the broken hair on her forehead and stood up in a panic: " It's already late, so I don't want to disturb you anymore, so I went back first. My cousin said hello to my aunt on my behalf, and we'll make an appointment another day. "

" Your envoy hasn't come back yet, and your cousin is in such a hurry to leave? " Cui Wu walked directly in front of her.

" What exactly does fifth cousin want to do? "

Xue Yi stopped following him in circles, raised her eyebrows, and reminded him intentionally: " You also know that I am engaged to my third cousin now , and will be your sister-in-law in the future. You should respect me more." yes. "

" Respect? " Cui Wu stared at her full red lips and sneered, " I wonder if my cousin thought of these two words when she was hanging out with her second brother . "

What kind of fooling around ...

There was a buzzing in Xue Yi's head, and she began to feel faint again.

" That day on the island in the middle of the lake , the naked woman in my second brother's arms was you, right? In broad daylight, you were exposed to prostitution in broad daylight, and now your cousin is talking about respecting me? " Cui Wu stared at her tenderness. His face seemed to pinch water, he licked his lips, and suddenly came closer, " Why are you pretending to be dignified? "

" You misunderstood. I accidentally fell into the water with my cousin that day. " Xueyi quickly backed away, " If you don't believe it, you can ask your aunt, she also knows about this. "

Cui Wu narrowed his eyes and approached her again: " Even if the incident on the island in the middle of the lake is false, what about the back mountain? Could it be that my cousin bit her lip that day? "

He even knows about the back mountain.

Now that Xue Yi recalled the look in his eyes, she suddenly felt horrified.

Fortunately, she secretly thought that he was a gentleman, but she didn't expect that he was also an evil spirit with evil intentions!

" What is the back mountain? I don't know. " Xue Yi pursed her lips and refused to admit it. She slowly moved back, " Fifth cousin must have thought wrong. I have never seen many people like second cousin." Face, these things are pure nonsense. "

" Still pretending? " Cui Wu sneered and forced her to the door step by step, " You are going to celebrate the third brother's birthday. I think the second brother is tired of playing. Why don't you just follow me ? I'm not as ruthless as the second brother. , I will give you a title. "

What a title, Zuo is just another concubine.

Xue Yi felt indescribably disgusted by that look , but she had nowhere to retreat.

The door was also locked from the outside. She could only hold it against the door with a wary look: " This yard is not big. If you come here again, I will call someone! "

" You can scream. " Cui Wu found it funny and played with the cup in his hand and said quietly, " If you still have the strength. "

Xue Yi stared at the cup in his hand, and suddenly remembered the tea he had just drank, and quickly covered her throat: " What did you put in the tea? "

" Medicine that will make you obedient. " Cui Wu smiled with unknown meaning.

After Xue Yi calmed down, he realized that he couldn't exert any strength, and there was still a faint fire rising in his heart.

He actually used this method on her.

But he had already drank the medicine for a quarter of an hour. As the medicine took over, Xue Yi's whole body went limp. He couldn't even shout loudly, so he could only rebuke him feebly: " Shameless! "

Cui Wu originally had a smile on his face, but when she scolded him, his expression suddenly changed and he put down his cup: " Since you can accompany your second brother, why can't you accompany me? Do you also dislike me for being a bastard? "

What does this have to do with concubines?

But he must be very concerned about this.

" That's right , I just don't like it! I would rather celebrate the happiness of my sick third cousin than let you, a bastard, taint him. "

While Xue Yi provoked him and diverted his attention, she pulled out the golden hairpin and tried to use the hairpin to open the horizontal bolt outside the door.

Sure enough, Cui Wu was aroused by her, and suddenly his face turned red and his neck thickened: " So what if I am a bastard? If my third brother is gone, my second wife will be mine in the future. How dare you look down on me? "

" Not always. "

Xue Yi held on to her strength to confront him, but she kept glancing at the moved horizontal beam from the corner of her eye.

When the crossbar was finally pulled loose, she quickly squeezed out from the crack in the door, pulled out the crossbar and threw it at Cui Wu.

Cui Wu was hit hard on the forehead, and his eyes went black as he covered his head.

He propped himself up on the table and felt dizzy for a long time. When he came to his senses again, Lu Xueyi was gone.

Cui Wu cursed a few times, endured the injury on his head and said: " Find her quickly , don't let her run out! "

The maid and the servants quickly went out carrying lanterns.

Xue Yi's legs were weak, and she managed to stay awake by pricking her arm with a gold hairpin and ran out of the backyard.

But soon, as soon as the medicine took effect, she was sweating all over her body, her vision became blurry, and she had to rest against a tree.

Not far away, the female envoys had already chased them out on the pretext of looking for something. The yard was extremely secluded, and it was still a quarter of an hour away from her wing.

Xue Yi will never last long enough to go back.

She tried her best to avoid the red lanterns and walked through the flower beds in the dark.

Stumbling along the way, his clothes seemed to be scratched, and he stumbled on some grass stems on his ankles. Xueyi couldn't care less and could only run forward.

However, even so, the footsteps behind him were getting closer and closer.

Can't get caught.

Xue Yi only had this idea.

But the light from the lantern still seemed to be shining in this direction.

Is it really impossible to escape?

When Xue Yi was stumbling forward , he accidentally bumped into a tall figure.

The hem of the clothes is black and woven with gold, and the refreshing fragrance of pine wood, this is ...

Xue Yi slowly raised his head, and as expected saw his second cousin's face with distinct features.

Obviously his expression is still so indifferent, and his eyebrows are still so sharp.

But at that moment , compared to the people behind him, Xue Yi felt closer than ever.

As if she had grasped a life-saving straw, she used all her strength to grab the hem of his clothes, raised her head and looked at him: " Second cousin, help me! "

She thought she had exhausted all her strength, but when her slender hands grabbed him, they only slightly messed up his robe.

Cui Heng lowered his eyes and looked at her flushed cheeks and the sweaty hair on her forehead. When the tears hit the hem of his clothes, the hot heat seemed to burn through his clothes.

But his face remained unmoved. Instead, he calmly opened her clenched hand little by little, and his voice was particularly indifferent.

" Why should I save you? "

The last bit of strength was exhausted, and when his wrists dropped, Xue Yi could hardly hold on.

She sat weakly on the ground, looking into her second cousin's cold eyes, and her mind went blank for a moment.

Also, why should he save her again and again?

The hot fingertips instantly became cold. Xueyi licked the coolness on her fingertips blankly, and realized that the coolness seemed to be coming from her second cousin's robe.

He also wore a big cloak tonight .

Looking at it this way, the second cousin went out on purpose, as if he had been standing here for a long time.

Then why is he waiting here?

Xue Yi's chaotic mind became clear for a moment, and she suddenly remembered what her second cousin had been doing to her in the past few days.

She suddenly understood that since Cui Wu knew about Chong Xi, there was no reason why her second cousin couldn't receive the news.

So, the second cousin deliberately waited for her to bump into him?

=== Chapter 52 === _

Xue Yi looked up again , and became more confident when she saw her second cousin's heavy eyes.

The footsteps behind him were getting closer and closer. Xue Yi bit her lip. When the person in front of her moved slightly and seemed to turn around, she gritted her teeth and reached out to grab his sleeve: " Second cousin, please, help me." I …"

But as she said this, the pace of turning around still did not stop.

The second cousin still didn't respond, so was he going to force her to be more clear?

Xue Yi's whole body felt hot, and she had to hold back her shame and hugged his knees, her voice choked with sobs: " You can do whatever you want. "

Chapter 41 _ initiative

It is really embarrassing for a woman to say this.

Xue Yi clutched his sleeves , holding back tears and not daring to fall.

After a moment , the turning steps finally stopped.

Cui Heng turned back and looked at the man holding him with lowered eyes : " Do you really want me to save you? "

Xueyi held back tears and nodded : " Second cousin, please ..."

Her voice was trembling , and the hand holding his sleeve was so nervous that it was shaking , and her slender fingers were slightly white.

When the noisy footsteps behind him approached again, the eyes that looked at him were even more frightened. His eyes were covered with moisture , and the tears in his eyes seemed to be about to slip out at the next moment.

It's really pitiful.

Getting closer and closer , the light of the red lantern was almost coming, Xueyi looked at her second cousin prayingly, she had never wanted him to speak as much as now.

" There seems to be someone in front. "

" over there! "

When the female envoys chased after him, Cui Heng finally moved when they saw him. He raised his hand and the big cloak covered the person who was hugging him, covering him tightly.

Xue Yi's vision went dark . After a moment , she slowly realized what she was doing and reached out to hug him tightly .

When Cui Wu led the people over, he could only see Cui Heng standing in front of him from a distance.

" Second ... Second brother? " Cui Wu squinted to identify . When he saw those sharp eyes, there was a faint sweat on his forehead , and he gave up the red lantern in his hand , " It's so late. , Why is the second brother here? "

" Can't sleep. " Cui Heng brushed his sleeves and said calmly, " What about you? "

" Oh, I had some tea during the day and couldn't sleep, so I came out to relax. "

Cui Wu lowered his head, but his eyes looked around.

He clearly saw Lu Xueyi hiding here, why did he disappear?

Cui Wu looked around again. It was pitch black and he couldn't see anything clearly.

As soon as his eyes fell, he suddenly paused when he saw the slightly raised feet under the second brother's cloak .

Could it be that Lu Xueyi was hiding under the second brother's cloak?

Just as he was getting suspicious, a voice suddenly came from above his head.

" Do you need so many people to accompany you to relax ? " Cui Heng looked around and lowered his eyes.

When those eyes glanced over, Cui Wu suddenly felt as if he was facing a formidable enemy, tensing his back.

It seems that the second brother knows.

Is it possible that the second brother is still not tired of playing with Lu Xueyi?

Or, even if he is tired of the taste, he is not allowed to touch it?

No matter what , if word gets out about this tonight, he and his aunt will be ruined.

Cui Wu quickly withdrew his eyes and said vaguely: " It's not just for relaxation. My aunt's cat is missing . I'll help her look for it. "

" There are no cats here. " Cui Heng said quietly, " You seem to be looking in the wrong place. "

He just stood there, and the female envoy didn't dare to go over.

When he spoke , Cui Wu suddenly saw the cloak move.

It must be Lu Xueyi!

He looked carefully again and even saw a glimpse of a concubine-colored dress.

As expected, she was here, openly and openly with her second brother.

Cui Wu stared at his feet, full of resentment at being teased.

In the cloak, Lu Xueyi, who was hot all over, hugged him tightly, and Cui Heng also felt a little anxious.

Putting his slightly curled hands behind his back, Cui Heng reminded: " It's getting late, you might as well go look elsewhere. "

This second brother will undoubtedly inherit the entire Cui family in the future. Cui Wu does not dare and cannot challenge him.

Therefore, Cui Wuming knew that Lu Xueyi was hiding under his cloak, so he could only endure his anger and pretended that he didn't know what to do.

He lowered his head and retracted his eyes: " Yes, the second brother is also resting early. "

Cui Heng responded calmly , as if he was really just relaxing.

Cui Wu became even more angry.

What he gave Lu Xueyi was a high-quality aphrodisiac , which is the most capable of stimulating people's emotions. No matter whether you are a woman from a good family or a well-experienced prostitute, you will never be able to resist it.

He originally thought that he would have a wonderful night tonight, but now it was better, and it actually made his second brother more interesting.

Okay, my work was wasted again.

Cui Wu's breath was stuck in his throat and he could only swallow it alive.

When the red lantern disappeared from sight, Cui Heng lowered his eyes and slightly lifted his cloak: " They're gone, you can come out now. "

Xue Yi hid in her cloak. Her body was already hot, but now her cheeks were flushed and she was sweating all over.

She was so hot that she wanted to press against her second cousin's cold body uncontrollably.

After restraining herself for a long time, she slowly released her hold on him and said, " Thank you , second cousin. "

But as soon as she got up and took a step, her sore legs couldn't stand steady at all, and she fell onto him uncontrollably.

Cui Heng restrained her with one hand, and then he was sure: " Have you taken Chinese medicine ? "

Xueyi grabbed his arm to barely stand. Although she couldn't see clearly, she could see how embarrassed she was from his eyes.

She bit her lip and squeezed out a hum from her lips , fearing that the sound would be too embarrassing.

However, this short response made people think more and more.

Cui Heng held her hand tighter , and suddenly remembered the meowing of a wild cat in heat that night in the back mountain .

Her cheeks were flushed, her hands were limp, and she couldn't even stand steady.

If he let go, she would have been dragged away by many hungry wolves all the way back, and they would have eaten all the bones and dregs.

Therefore, Cui Heng could only take the people back to Qingwu Courtyard through the small road.

Lu Xueyi could still walk before , but she had to be half -hugged by him when she was halfway there. Later, she was like a piece of boneless meat, lying limply, and Cui Heng had to pick her up. Wrapped in a cloak, he walked back step by step.

The female envoy taking care of the inner courtyard suddenly saw the young master carrying a girl back in the middle of the night, and her eyes widened.

But soon, the person in her arms surprised her even more.

" Go get a basin of cold water and wipe her body. "

Cui Heng placed the person on his couch and gave instructions to the female envoy.

" Yes. " The maid lowered her head and went over. She lifted up the tight cloak and suddenly saw the cousin's face.

Moreover, the cousin's cheeks were flushed, her lips were swaying, and she looked like she had been drugged, and she was already unconscious.

How could the cousin be with the young master, and still look like this ...

The envoy suddenly thought of what had happened when she encouraged Yang Bao to throw away the cousin's paintings, and she trembled slightly.

Cui Heng did not explain . After giving the instructions, he only warned: " Don't let outsiders know about this . "

Naturally, the maid didn't dare, so she quickly twisted her handkerchief and wiped it for the cousin.

As soon as the cloak was untied, the person wrapped in it was drenched in sweat. The thin summer skirt was wrapped around him wetly, barely able to block anything.

But half-covered, it becomes more and more tempting.

However, she was already unconscious. She was still twisting her waist and rubbing her body uncomfortably, making a vague trembling sound in her mouth.

This scene made the female ambassador's face heat up, let alone Cui Heng.

He only glanced at it, then turned his head, got up and went to the study outside, sipping half a cup of herbal tea.

The maid then reached out to untie the girl's clothes.

As soon as she untied her clothes , she realized that her cousin's figure was much more graceful than she usually looked.

Her skin was covered in snow, and it was rippling slightly with her shallow breathing, which made her eyes hurt.

The female servant didn't dare to look at her. Seeing that she was feeling uncomfortable, she hurriedly twisted the handkerchief and wiped it for her.

After changing two basins of water, the blush on the cousin's face finally faded a little, and soon she opened her eyes.

" Are you awake? "

The young master brought him back in person. Although he didn't say much, I guessed that their relationship must be unusual.

Therefore, the maid was unusually polite to her.

Xue Yi opened her eyes and scanned the unfamiliar furnishings around her before realizing that she had arrived at Qingwu Courtyard.

The clothes on his body have been changed, and he is only wearing the coat of the female servant.

Xue Yi gathered her clothes. When she saw the slightly damp Luo Yi stacked at the foot of the bed, she realized that the envoy had helped her, so she whispered her thanks: " Thank you. "

" My cousin, you're welcome. " The female envoy dared not take credit, so she glanced outside and signaled to her, " It's the master's order. "

Xue Yi followed her eyes and looked out. Through a crystal curtain, she vaguely saw her second cousin holding a scroll by the window. Seeing that she was awake, he didn't move at all.

" My dear cousin, you are resting now. Call me if you need anything. "

=== Chapter 53 === _

The maid's eyes flickered between the two of them , she took the basin down with a wink and closed the door for them.

There were only two of them left, and Xue Yi got off the bed, without wearing socks, and walked step by step outside.

After just walking a few steps, the restlessness in her body spread again as soon as she moved away.

She bit her lower lip and bent to salute him: " Thank you so much, second cousin, for what happened today . "

" alright? "

Cui Heng raised his eyelids and looked up at her.

But when his eyes fell on her eyes that were filled with moisture again, there was no need to ask, the answer was already there.

How could a dandy like Cui Wu , who was accustomed to sleeping in flowers and sleeping in willows and hanging out with people from all walks of life, get rid of the medicine given to her so easily?

With his temperament, I'm afraid this medicine won't solve it.

Sure enough, Xue Yi bit her lip tightly and remained silent, looking at him with eyes that were about to speak, as if there were countless little hooks.

Pitiful.

I can't bear it anymore.

Cui Heng put down the scroll, and Xue Yi took a step forward knowingly .

He reached out and brushed the sweat-dampened hair on her forehead, and slid his fingers to her cheek: " Do you regret it ? "

The second cousin 's movements in stroking her were so gentle, but his voice was completely devoid of pity.

Xue Yi looked at him blankly, not understanding what he was asking: " What do you regret? "

" You are always so confused about people. " Cui Heng paused and reminded, " You don't even let Cui Wu go? "

Xue Yi pursed her lips and realized that he had misunderstood: " I didn't know that the fifth cousin was here, and I didn't know when he had such thoughts ..."

A slightly cold hand was pressed against her cheek, and the heat rolling in her body made Xue Yi want to stick to her and cool her down.

She pinched her palms to restrain herself.

Cui Heng saw her restraint, but the hand caressing her did not stop. Instead, he held her chin and gave her more coolness: " So, you were set up? "

" Yeah. " Xueyi squeezed out a weak voice from her nasal cavity , put her cheek against his palm, and subconsciously rubbed it in.

Cui Heng's calm face turned slightly, and he asked again: " Then why are you hiding from Cui Wu instead of me? "

The slightly cold hand on his chin felt really comfortable. Xue Yi leaned on his hand, her eyes blurred, and she couldn't think clearly for a moment.

Cui Heng looked at her losing her mind due to being tortured by lust . He suddenly pinched her chin and warned in a low voice: " I am no better than Mr. Cui Wu in this matter. Do you understand? "

The dark eyes came over , and Xue Yi felt a little palpitated even though she was unconscious due to the heat.

" Even so, do you still ask me? "

Cui Heng looked at her seriously as he raised the hand that was holding her a little higher.

Ask him ?

But if you don't ask him, who can you ask for?

Xue Yi was forced to raise her head, hesitated for a moment, and opened her lips, but no sound came out.

After just this moment of hesitation, the hand holding her chin suddenly let go.

" It seems you haven't thought it through yet. "

Cui Heng retracted his hand and suddenly stood up, with a stern look on his face: " What happened today is what my fifth brother did wrong . I will give you an explanation. In this case, I will send someone to take you back to rest first, and then find a doctor." Take off the medicine on you. "

As soon as his hand loosened, Xue Yi could hardly stand.

It's been like this, she's in this state, second cousin wants to send her back?

But what she asked him for was more than just the antidote ?

When Xue Yi was pushed away by him, he became even more dazed instantly and couldn't stand at all.

But what Cui Heng said seemed to be true, and he turned around and left.

In desperation, Xue Yi had to rush over and hug him from behind: " I understand, second cousin, I understand everything ..."

She was almost crying. She held his hands extremely hard and pressed her cheek against his back, which made her coat slightly wet.

Although Cui Heng still didn't speak, he did not push her away.

Xueyi kept him, slowly lifted up from his back, and looked at his chiseled profile: " I don't want an antidote , and I don't want a doctor. I just want my second cousin to help me get rid of the unexpected incident. "

She said it very tactfully, looking at him with full eyes, just begging him to understand.

Cui Heng looked indifferent, not sure whether he understood or not: " The third brother is sick and weak, and there is a difference between closeness and distance. As an elder brother, why should I help you but not him? "

" I ... I can get closer to you . " Xueyi endured the embarrassment and buried herself on his back.

Cui Heng then turned around and stared into her eyes: " What do you mean? "

Xue Yi was almost forced to cry by him.

But there were waves of dryness in her body, and if she didn't say anything, she would soon be unable to hold on.

Xue Yi had no choice but to lean forward, pressing her soft body against his chest, and said softly: " Second cousin, don't you want me ? "

The full lips were bitten and sunk slightly, the eyes tortured by passion and heat were full of pleading, and the watery light seemed to drown people.

Cui Heng's Adam's apple moved slightly, but he stood there motionless.

It is indeed troublesome to go against the second cousin because of her, but the second cousin has not left, which means there is still room for maneuver.

Xue Yi tried to reach out and climbed onto his arms.

After a moment, seeing that he didn't push her away, she stood on tiptoes and tried to kiss him.

With sharp eyebrows and starry eyes, a straight nose and thin lips, the second cousin's facial features are extremely distinct.

It's intimidating when you stand still.

Xue Yi held back her fear, put her hands on his shoulders and propped up her toes to slowly kiss his thin lips.

His lips were slightly cool and he kissed her carefully from the corners of his lips. The second cousin just stood there without any reaction.

Xue Yi awkwardly tried to open his slightly pursed lips, but no matter how hard she tried, the thin lips never opened to her.

Still so ruthless.

Xue Yi stood on tiptoes, feeling a little tired from the kiss, so she leaned on his shoulder and panted lightly.

When she looked up , she saw the slightly raised Adam's apple. She tried to kiss his Adam's apple again, holding it gently and teasing it.

When the tips of her teeth grazed his throat, Xue Yi suddenly noticed that his Adam's apple twitched, as if there was a sound of swallowing water.

But before she could react, she was suddenly held by the shoulders and pushed away.

" Stop making trouble. " Cui Heng's face was solemn , but there was a hint of muteness in his deep voice.

Being pushed away again, Xue Yi had no choice but to do anything. When she saw the hand falling on her shoulder , she simply became heartbroken and held the hand down to cover her. She looked at him with tears in her eyes: " Second cousin Brother, can you help me? "

But she had already reached this point, and Cui Heng still looked at him solemnly, motionless.

It seems that she thought wrongly.

The second cousin would never take action against the second cousin for her.

Xue Yi was disheartened, and when she was about to push his hand away , the hand that was holding him suddenly closed.

Xue Yi was in pain, and before she could react , she was pressed against the window and kissed deeper and harder.

" This is a kiss. What did you just do? "

" You can't even kiss, how can you get the confidence? "

When the heat swept over him, Xue Yi vaguely seemed to hear the suppressed anger.

But she didn't have time to react , and she was carried away. As she walked, her clothes fell to the floor.

Immediately afterwards, the world started to spin, and she was completely beaten and thrown onto the couch.

Her back felt cold, and at the critical moment, Cui Heng held her waist and paused, warning her with the last words in a mute voice: " It's not too late to regret now. "

Xue Yi had been tortured by the effects of the medicine and couldn't think about anything. Tears burst into her eyes, and she stretched out her soft arms to press the back of his neck down eagerly: " Please. "

Chapter 42 _ compassion

It was a quiet night , but Aunt Lian and Cui Wu could not sleep in the Lihua Courtyard .

" Hey , be gentle. " Cui Wu glared dissatisfied at the female servant who applied the medicine to him.

The cousin's attack was a little too ruthless , and she hit him with a mallet on his forehead. He was still dizzy from the blow, and his head was so swollen.

" You deserve it ! " Aunt Lian was angry as she clutched her handkerchief , " I thought you could handle such a sinister idea , but I didn't expect that a weak woman who had been drugged escaped. What can we do? "

Cui Wu also didn't expect that a weak woman like Lu Xueyi could escape even after being drugged.

Now that he came to his senses , he realized that he was so aroused by Lu Xueyi's words about his concubine that he was so angry that he let her escape.

" It's okay to run away . It's a disgraceful thing. I don't think she dared to say anything. But ... how did she bump into Erlang? "

Aunt Lian paced uneasily: " Erlang has the most upright temperament. If he finds out, Mrs. Lu will definitely know it too. If Mrs. Lu finds out that I want to touch her precious son, we, mother and son, will be eaten alive! "

When Cui Wu was mentioned by his mother , his suppressed anger became more intense.

A drugged beauty takes the initiative to throw herself into her arms and lets others rub her around and do whatever she wants . The second brother must be very happy now.

Will the second brother hand the person over ?

He was afraid it was too late to be grateful.

" That's not necessarily true. " Cui Wu sneered, " Does mother think the second brother is a gentleman? "

" You mean, Erlang and this cousin ..." Aunt Lian's eyes were full of surprise.

" Mother doesn't know something. " Cui Wu said with certainty, " Our methods are not upright , but the second brother is not clean either . When it comes out, both sides will suffer losses . The second brother is a smart man, so this matter will probably just go away. Otherwise, the second room would be in trouble now. "

Aunt Lian thinks about it too.

What's more, the second room has always been at odds with the second room, so there is no need for Erlang to help Mr. Lu.

=== Chapter 54 === _

Aunt Lian slowly let go of her hanging heart: " Then let's wait and see in the morning. If it doesn't work, we'll bite back and say that Lu Xueyi didn't want to be happy and came to ask for it on purpose. "

Qing Wuyuan, Cui Heng was not as happy as Cui Wu thought .

A pair of white arms wrapped around his neck , struggling to hold the back of his neck and push it down.

The tips of the noses touched and touched , and if they went down further, they would touch the red lips.

" Please. " Lu Xueyi begged softly, tears already streaming from her eyes.

Seeing that he didn't move, she couldn't bear it anymore, so she raised her head and took the initiative to kiss his chin.

Feeling a hint of coolness, she gently rubbed her red cheek against the side of his face, unwilling to let go for a long time.

With this look, it was obvious that he had been forced to collapse by the effects of the drug and had lost consciousness.

Although Cui Heng hated her, what he wanted was for her to ask him for help, rather than taking advantage of her when she was confused.

What's more, this medicine was given by his fifth brother.

Cui Heng took a deep breath and pushed her arm away when he was on the verge of losing control: " Do you know what you are doing ? "

Xueyi Shao had no sense at all and acted entirely on instinct. At the moment, she could only feel that the person in front of her was a big ice cube, an ice cube that could extinguish the fire all over her body.

She was speechless and could only hum in a vague way, rubbing against his neck in an unorganized manner.

Cui Heng's sanity slowly collapsed under her embrace. However, the moment he leaned forward, Xue Yi suddenly remembered the scene in his dream. She shook her head in fear, grabbed his shoulders tightly with both hands, and subconsciously walked out. push.

" Are you afraid? " He squeezed her chin tightly, his eyes dark.

Xue Yi didn't speak, his eyes were blurred by the effects of the medicine. He was afraid of him and wanted to get closer.

He probably really owed her.

Looking at him so pitifully and aggrievedly made people couldn't help but feel sympathy.

If I touch her while taking Chinese medicine , I don't know how many tears will be caused in the future.

If he didn't help her, she wouldn't be able to survive tonight.

Cui Heng took a deep breath and had to hold his arms to stand up temporarily.

But the anger aroused could not be dissipated so easily. He changed his hand and rubbed her lips heavily, then lowered his head fiercely to block her voice.

Unexpectedly, Xue Yi's voice broke in her throat, so she could only hug his shoulders and respond to his kiss more eagerly.

Outside, Qiu Rong, the female maid who was keeping watch at night, spent the night on tenterhooks. She really couldn't figure out how the cousin could be with the young master.

Didn't the young master dislike his cousin's girl very much in the past? He didn't even want to accept the paintings she gave him.

Now, why would you bring someone back in the middle of the night?

Qiu Rong really couldn't figure it out, but the movement inside was very real.

This cousin girl is really capable. The voice made every woman blush. Yang Bao, as a male servant , had already found an excuse to hide outside the hospital.

The young master was extremely benevolent and filial. During the three years of mourning , he did not touch any woman. It would be very late when the ban was broken.

Qiurong waited for a long time, yawned, and then thought about finding two reliable maids to keep an eye on her.

But just as she was about to recruit someone , the closed door suddenly opened.

Cui Heng came out with a sullen face , but his face seemed even uglier than when he went in.

He was neatly dressed and said in a deep voice: " Go and clean up for her. "

" yes. "

Qiurong lowered her eyes, not knowing what happened, and turned around holding her breath.

The room was quiet except for the sound of shallow breathing.

As soon as Qiu Rong lifted the curtain, she saw a piece of snow-white naked back lying on her back.

A thin quilt was wrapped loosely around her waist, flowing down, covering half of her slender legs.

The exposed area was clean and covered with only a thin layer of sweat. The young master seemed not to have done anything to his cousin.

Qiurong narrowed her eyes and didn't dare to ask any more questions, so she just cleaned up for her.

After wiping her back, she was about to lift off the thin blanket that had been covering her. The man who had been lying down suddenly opened his eyes and pressed the thin quilt tightly: " I will do it myself. "

Her voice was a little embarrassed, and she turned her head slightly, but the redness at the end of her eyes had not yet faded.

Qiurong didn't dare to move. She turned around and looked at the second young master who was cleaning his hands outside. She saw that the second young master didn't even raise his head, as if he acquiesced. Then he let go, handed the handkerchief to his cousin, and turned around to go out.

Xue Yi lay on the pillow and rested for a while, then slowly uncovered the thin blanket and tidied it up.

The medicine consumed her energy, but after taking it off, she felt weak again.

Xue Yi was barely packed halfway, and then fell asleep tiredly , forgetting to cover her with a thin blanket.

In a daze, it seemed as if someone was helping her clean up.

She's probably still the same maid ...

Xue Yi was extremely tired and felt extremely uncomfortable, so he had no choice but to let her help.

Thirsty, so thirsty—

After sleeping all night, Xue Yi had only this thought in her mind when she opened her eyes again.

In the chaos , my ears seemed to really hear the crisp sound of cups clinking.

She always drinks a glass of warm water when she wakes up every day. Qingfang knows her habit and always puts it next to her bed.

But this time, when Xue Yi reached out to touch it again, she didn't touch the tea cup.

After touching for a long time, her hand was empty. She opened her eyes and realized that the tent on the top was not a silver-red eight-treasure tent, but a sapphire blue one.

This is not her wing.

After a moment of pause, the memory of last night suddenly came back, and a blush slowly spread on Xue Yi's cheeks.

She slowly moved up with her arms, and was about to lift the curtain when she suddenly heard the eldest lady's voice.

She held up the curtain for a moment, looked out, and saw the eldest lady talking to her second cousin outside. The sound of cups and cups was the sound of them drinking tea.

"... Do you remember what I told you last time about looking after Miss Lu? It's strange that it didn't happen. " The eldest lady flipped the lid of her tea.

" Why didn't it work? " Cui Heng was also holding a cup, but his peripheral vision was attracted by the slightly opened curtain.

Obviously no one knows the reason better than him , but he seems to really don't know.

" It 's a long story. " The eldest lady put down the tea cup, " Originally, both of them said it was inappropriate, and I believed it. But yesterday, I heard that this girl Lu was the one from the second room who specially took over. I came here to celebrate Saburo. Tell me, what is this? Fortunately, it didn't happen, otherwise your second aunt would have had to quarrel with me because of her temperament. "

" Happy? " Cui Heng raised his eyes, " Where did mother know about it? "

" Don't worry about it. " The eldest lady said quietly, and sighed again after a moment, " Your second aunt is not tolerant, and this matter also involves Saburo. Your grandparents are old, and they really died. I'm afraid this matter will irritate them. I'm here today just to remind you not to tell anyone about this matter. "

As soon as the eldest lady finished speaking, Xue Yi's face instantly turned pale , her hand holding the curtain shook, and she almost fell down.

The eldest lady won't let her second cousin get involved at all , so will he still help her?

Besides, he didn't really touch her last night.

Xue Yi grasped the tent in her hand tightly.

Cui Heng was opposite her, keenly aware of the shaking of the bed curtain.

He withdrew his eyes and responded lightly: " I understand . "

" However . " The eldest lady paused, " This girl Lu is also pitiful. She is young and so beautiful. Seriously, Bei Sanlang is really at a disadvantage. "

Cui Heng was still sipping tea, with no expression on his face.

The eldest lady knew that he was impatient with these matters in the inner chamber, and she had not even spoken to this cousin. Seeing that he seemed completely uninterested, she left after giving her instructions: " Okay, it's good for you to know . , now that you have just become a filial piety, your grandfather has not yet had time to apply for a title for you. After you apply for the title, there is no need to take care of the second wife. "

Cui Heng hummed and stood up to send it off.

However, when she turned to go out, the eldest lady seemed to smell a light fragrance, and looked back for a second time: " Do you use fragrance in your house too? "

It seems a bit sweet.

She remembered that this son clearly didn't like those kitsch fragrances.

As soon as the eldest lady turned around , Xueyi quickly let go of the tent and hid firmly back.

The aroma in the room is quite light, and the real rich aroma lingers on Cui Heng's fingertips.

He curled up his hands and looked as usual: " It's been hot lately , so I'll light it up to repel mosquitoes. "

The eldest lady didn't hear anything unusual, nodded , turned around and went out.

When Cui Heng came back after seeing off the people, he turned around and saw Lu Xueyi had already gone to the ground.

" Okay? " He glanced at her bare feet.

Xue Yi nodded lightly, and even though she was a little embarrassed, she still bent over and saluted him: " Thank you second cousin for what happened last night . "

" You don't need to thank me. " Cui Heng looked away from her slender ankles and said in an indifferent voice: " It was Wu Lang who did something wrong last night . I will give you an explanation for this matter. "

She is a cousin girl who lives in the Duke's mansion. Even if she is bullied, she does not dare to force any explanation.

What matters now is the joy.

But the second cousin didn't touch her last night. Could it be that the second cousin didn't want to agree?

She tried to ask, but she didn't dare remember the eldest lady's question.

While he was hesitating , Cui Heng was already about to turn around.

Xue Yi became anxious and quickly held his hand: " Cousin, stay here. "

" Is there anything else? " Cui Heng turned around and asked, staring at her lips that were about to speak.

Obviously the finger was still so hot last night, but it became cold again this morning.

Xue Yi was really not sure what her second cousin meant, so she tentatively asked, " It's a matter of happiness ..."

" Didn't you hear everything my mother said? " Cui Henglin frowned, as if he really didn't want to care.

" I won't cause trouble to my second cousin. " Xueyi explained eagerly , " The words of Master Huijue are not trustworthy. Even if the third cousin marries me, it will be useless. "

=== Chapter 55 === _

" Are you awake now? " Cui Heng looked at her coldly, " Do you know what you are asking for ? "

It turned out that the second cousin didn't touch her last night because she was unconscious.

Is he afraid that she will regret it?

It was just that she had been drugged last night, she could still muddle through.

She felt even more embarrassed when he asked her this question in broad daylight .

But this is unavoidable.

She had no one to turn to but him.

Xue Yi gritted her teeth and nodded: " I know. "

Cui Heng heard the grievance in her voice. He remembered her tearful eyes last night and felt a little irritated. He slowly took away her hand and said, " To please people, you need to be able to please. Do you really know that? "

Xueyi understood this time, he probably felt that she didn't do enough.

" I will learn. " Xueyi quickly tightened her grip, holding back her shame, holding his middle finger and gently rubbing it, " Second cousin, can you help me one more time? "

Chapter 43 _ First update

Harukata was originally taken to get tea leaves.

Unexpectedly , after taking the tea leaves, the maid became particularly talkative and kept chatting with her for a long time.

She tried to turn back several times but failed . It wasn't until she heard the sound of beams falling from the main house that she realized something was wrong.

She must have been sent out on purpose.

Harukata threw away the tea leaves and tried to rush out, but the female envoys were already prepared . They tied her hands and feet , blocked her mouth, and pressed her into the woodshed, no matter how hard she struggled, she was not allowed to go out.

After suffering all night, it was not until early in the morning that a ray of light came out of the woodshed and a soft voice called her. When she opened her eyes dimly, she realized that it was her lady who had come to save her.

" Madam! " Harukata whined and struggled towards her, his hair messy and extremely pitiful.

Xue Yi stepped forward, bent down and untied the rope and the cloth in her mouth: " How are you ? Have you been bullied ? "

" No, they just won't let me go out. " Qingfang shook his head . He was more worried about her now , " Has the lady been bullied ? "

" This is not the place to talk. " Xueyi did not answer directly . After rubbing her stiff hands and feet, she led the people out, " Aunt Lian, I took my maid away. "

Aunt Lian failed to steal the chicken but lost the rice . She glanced at her with a sly look on her face.

But Erlang didn't say anything , and the matter didn't become a big deal. Aunt Lian calmed down the matter and coughed under her veil: " It was a misunderstanding. Something was lost in the yard yesterday. I also misunderstood that your maid was not able to use her hands and feet." It's clean. Now that everything has been checked, I should let you take it away. "

It was obviously their deliberate trap, but now they are falsely accusing her envoy.

But after all, she was relying on others. Even if the matter came up in front of her aunt, it was impossible for her baseless aunt to stand up for her.

Xue Yi only twitched the corner of her mouth and suppressed her anger: " Then aunt, please rest well, I won't disturb you . "

One master and one servant, the two of them went back to the wing while it was getting dark.

Aunt Lian stared at Xue Yi's slim back for a long time, and saw that her steps were frivolous. Although the clothes she was wearing were similar to yesterday, if she looked closely, she could still find that they were not the same set, and she understood that what Wu Lang said was true.

" She did come from Qingwu Courtyard? " Aunt Lian tilted her head and asked.

The boy who had been staring at me all night came forward and nodded: " It's absolutely true. I didn't come out from the time I went in last night until this morning. "

With such a beautiful appearance and an extraordinarily reserved look, Aunt Lian originally thought that she was really a chaste and fierce woman, but she didn't expect that she was just dissatisfied that their fifth brother was not worthy enough and she wanted to choose the second brother's Gao Zhi.

But Erlang is so easy to get, in the end she may not even be able to get a concubine!

Aunt Lian withdrew her frivolous eyes and secretly despised him for being someone who wanted to fly up a branch and become a phoenix.

But when she was scornful , she completely forgot that she was just a concubine.

Cui Wu stroked the swelling on his forehead and gritted his teeth with hatred as he looked at the figure outside the window. However, when he thought of Lu Xueyi's vain steps, he sneered again and felt somewhat comforted.

In order to prevent Lu Xueyi from talking nonsense, he spent a lot of effort to obtain this medicine.

This medicine is not so easy to cure. With her body, she may need to stay in bed for a while to recuperate after being toyed with by a military commander like her second brother for three days.

When the time comes, the injury will probably be comparable to the one on his forehead.

Cui Wu grinded his teeth. He was happy but also a little unwilling. It would have been fine if his second brother had not cut off his beard. Then he should enjoy these three days.

It wasn't until the slender figure completely disappeared that he turned around angrily and went in.

But the remaining medicine could no longer be kept. Cui Wu endured his heartache and had people quietly bury the medicine under the roots of the willow tree.

Xue Yi still didn't know the origin of the medicine on her body. She had taken the medicine last night, but she was still sweating all over her body.

After walking and stopping along the way, it took quite a while before Qingfang helped him back to the west wing.

Lu Xuening always went to bed early and got up late. It was already evening when Xue Yi went out last night, so she felt that her eldest sister might not find out.

Unfortunately, when the courtyard door was pushed open , Lu Xuening was getting up.

She groaned and stared at her with careful eyes: " It's so early, where have you been? "

" Oh, I didn't go anywhere. The weather is nice today. I wanted to pick some dew to send to my aunt. " Xueyi brushed the broken hair on her forehead and tightened her legs, trying not to let her see anything unusual. .

Lu Xuening was in high spirits these past two days. Hearing this, he did not doubt it. Instead, he went over and held her hand: " You are a filial person. I am sure my aunt will be very happy to know about it. Her love for you is not in vain. I plan to I'll give you to my third cousin. "

Even the eldest sister knows about the wedding, maybe the news has already spread ...

Xue Yi immediately tightened her grip and said, " Really? When did this news come out? "

" Sisters , you are hiding such a good thing from me. " Lu Xueyi said in a friendly tone, " Father 's letter has arrived. When I went to say hello early in the morning, I saw my aunt picking it up. My aunt also said that you should give it to me within two days. Take good care of yourself and keep your complexion rosy. When the old lady comes back the day after tomorrow, on the fifteenth day, when everyone is going to pay their respects, I will take you to see you and decide the matter in public. . "

Once the decision is made in public, doesn't it mean there is no room for maneuver?

Xue Yi's heart felt heavy after hearing this, and she couldn't breathe for a long time.

" Why, are you so happy that you are stupid? " Lu Xuening deliberately joked, " The third cousin is the legitimate son of the Duke of this country. Being able to marry him is a blessing that you can't even ask for. You must cherish it. "

Xue Yi saw the ridicule in her eyes , slowly took out her hand, and lowered her eyelids: " This is my blessing, but it is against etiquette to get engaged before the eldest sister. I hope the eldest sister can find a good wife soon." Talent is. "

" My mother has to worry about my marriage , so I don't have to worry about my sister. " Lu Xuening was dissatisfied.

She is not as helpless as she is . With her mother and aunt here, even if she cannot marry her second cousin, she will not be reduced to marrying a sick man!

Hearing such bad news early in the morning , Xue Yi felt confused all day long.

I don't know if it was because the medicine had not worn off yet, but she even felt weak all over and couldn't cheer up.

Although the second cousin didn't really touch her last night, he helped her in another way.

Although her consciousness was blurred at the time , she could still remember the feeling of relief.

Why am I still feeling a little dry now? Could it be that the effect of this medicine still remains ...

Xue Yi really couldn't exert any strength, so she ordered Qing Fang to quietly get some water and scrub her, then she closed her eyes and took a nap.

But the more she rested, the more she felt something was wrong. There still seemed to be an evil fire running through her body, burning even more intensely than yesterday.

The clothes she had just put on were soaked with sweat soon after. She curled up on the couch, clutching the pillow, trying not to think about the heat rolling in her body.

The more you ignore it , the more obvious it becomes.

She couldn't help but think of her second cousin and the coolness on his body.

He was probably annoyed by her. When he kissed her, he was extremely fierce, biting her lips and causing blood to drip. But what was even more dripping was the places where he touched her.

Xue Yi closed her eyes tightly, trying not to recall his appearance.

The less she thought about it, the clearer she remembered it, and she could even feel the slightly raised scar on her knuckles.

This medicine probably has no solution at all ...

That's right. With Cui Wu's temperament, how could he let her go so easily?

Throughout the night, Xueyi was scared and uncomfortable, and slept extremely uneasily. Qingfang only changed her clothes three times.

For the last time, when he saw her almost exhausted and unable to breathe on the bed , Harukata couldn't help cursing the palace.

One and two, both had their own agendas, but they got their girl involved and became an object of struggle for power and gain, allowing others to manipulate them.

Nowadays, a young girl who is not familiar with human affairs is actually given such a vicious drug. It is really a godsend.

However, when this kind of medicine is given to women, they are afraid of ruining their reputations, and they dare not ask a doctor at all, so they can only suffer like this.

After staying up all night, Xue Yi finally turned around in the early morning of the next day.

She really couldn't bear it anymore, so even if her second cousin didn't respond, she could just ask him to quietly hire a doctor for her.

Otherwise, her charming appearance alone would sooner or later fail to hide her from the eyes of others.

After pondering for a long time, she endured the shame and walked towards Qingwu Courtyard.

I took a rest that day and left not long ago. From a distance, I saw my second cousin standing by the bamboo forest. It seemed that he had just come back from greeting the eldest lady.

He was wearing regular clothes today, a moon-white robe, with a long body and a jade-like body. He was standing in front of a clump of green bamboo with his hands behind his hands. He really looked like a refined gentleman.

The premise is—

If Xue Yi didn't know how strong his sword-holding hand was.

Xue Yi looked away from his slightly bent knuckles , pressed her hot cheeks with a handkerchief, and then mustered up the courage to step forward.

However, before she could get close, Zheng Xiuying from behind the bamboo forest suddenly came around, holding a celadon bottle in her hand and shouting happily at Cui Heng: " Second cousin, you are right, there is indeed a lot of bamboo dew here . After a while, it will I've already picked half a jar, thanks to you, otherwise I don't know when my sake will be brewed. "

Zheng Xiuying shook the celadon bottle in her hand, with a rare bright smile on her usually dignified face.

" It takes a little effort. " Cui Heng responded calmly .

In the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of a white dress not far away, and his eyes froze.

" When it's brewed, I'll be the first to ask you to taste it! "

Zheng Xiuying carefully handed the porcelain bottle to the maid, then followed his eyes and suddenly saw Lu Xueyi, a smile froze at the corner of her mouth.

During the last Dragon Boat Festival, she originally thought that Lu Xueyi was having a private meeting with her foreign husband, but when she went to greet the eldest lady yesterday, she understood the cause and effect. It turned out that this cousin just didn't want to celebrate Cui Sanlang.

Is a poor one.

But if she didn't want to be happy, she couldn't climb on her second cousin.

=== Section 56 === _

Zheng Xiuying was wary, raised her face, smiled at her and said, " Hey, this is not Sister Lu. How come you have time to come to the main room today? "

" I ..." Lu Xueyi originally wanted to beg her second cousin, but with Zheng Xiuying standing next to him, Xueyi suddenly remembered the rumors that they were getting engaged.

In front of her second cousin's fiancée, she begged him to touch her, but Xue Yi couldn't bear it.

The effects of the medicine and the feeling of shame tumbled together , and her whole body was almost on fire.

Xue Yi tilted her head and whispered: " I happened to be passing by , so I came over to say hello. "

Zheng Xiuying said oh, and invited her to pick bamboo dew together: " The bamboo dew from Qingwu Courtyard is extremely sweet, and it is perfect for making wine. Sister Lu, you might as well come and pick some together. "

Xue Yi could barely bear the burning heat and come forward. How could she dare to step forward again?

She shook her head and stepped back: " No, I still have something to do. Second cousin and Sister Zheng will stay. "

Zheng Xiuying saw that she was quite sensible, so she was polite and didn't stay any longer.

Cui Heng's eyes passed over her body , and he faintly noticed something was wrong.

She seemed to have something to say.

Zheng Xiuying stood beside him, vaguely aware of the change in his mood, and leaned over worriedly: " What's wrong? "

" Nothing. " Cui Heng concealed his emotions , " Didn't you say you wanted to go to the mountain to worship my brother together? You can start making preparations. I remember that my brother loves the lotus cake you made the most. "

If nothing had happened, Zheng Xiuying should have married his brother.

At the mention of her eldest cousin, Zheng Xiuying was stunned for a moment, and the handkerchief in her hand tightened unconsciously. After a while, she dared to respond: " Okay. "

After Zheng Xiuying left, Cui Heng ordered the preparations for worship.

After finishing his business and returning to Qingwu Courtyard in the evening, he somehow remembered Lu Xueyi's way of talking but refusing to stop during the day.

Her cheeks seemed a little too red and her face was a little pale, which reminded him of the scene last night when she was clinging to him and rubbing against him weakly and bonelessly.

She is both charming and beautiful, haven't you already helped her? Why is it that in broad daylight, I am still as seductive as if I was drugged last night?

Cui Heng sipped a cup of herbal tea to suppress the manic depression that had not yet been relieved.

But in the room where no incense was originally burned, there seemed to be traces of faint aroma lingering everywhere, which made people more and more upset.

After opening the window, the thoughts and thoughts in my mind slowly dissipated.

He asked: " What about Huijue, whom I asked you to check ? "

Yang Bao knew that the young master was cold-faced and hot-hearted. Although he drove his cousin away, he ordered him to find out the details of Huijue that night.

" I 've already asked someone to check. It's just that Huijue is a wandering monk who originally became a monk in Jiangzuo. It will take some time for him to come back and forth. "

It took a lot of effort to check the person, but the grandmother has come back, and the second aunt has already received the reply. If nothing happens, I will probably cry miserably during the greeting tomorrow, and beg the old lady to be soft-hearted, put aside the eldest daughter's order, and arrange an engagement for Sanlang first. .

There was only one day left, and Lu Xueyi must be very anxious now.

Cui Heng didn't need to think, the face that was about to cry appeared in front of his eyes , and he was slightly distracted.

" In addition to Huijue 's matter, there is also news from Mr. Wulang who you asked me to keep an eye on. " Yang Bao took out a paper bag from his sleeve, " This was dug out from under a willow tree. I took it for inspection. It's a drug called three-day drunkenness. "

" Drunk for three days? " Cui Heng turned around quickly , and his confusion was instantly clear.

This is an extracted aphrodisiac . It has a strong effect, so it is jokingly called three-day drunkenness .

Cui Wu actually used this medicine on Lu Xueyi. No wonder he still helped her once, but her cheeks were still blushing today.

If so, how did she get through last night?

Even more so today, just those eyes can make water burst out of their eyes, let alone other places.

Cui Heng 's hand holding the cup didn't move for a long time. Suddenly, he remembered the way she clung to him, and the finger bones holding the cup suddenly tightened.

" Is she coming tonight ? " he asked over his shoulder .

There was naturally no shortage of people coming and going in this courtyard. Yang Bao was stunned for a moment before he realized who the young master was asking.

" No. " Yang Bao lowered his head.

Cui Heng sipped his tea and said nothing for a long time.

Today, she just happened to see Zheng Xiuying standing next to him, so she retreated far away.

It is impossible to expect her to learn to please him shamelessly in this life.

After drinking a cup of herbal tea , it was already Haishi. Cui Heng put down the cup, stood up, and told Yang Bao in a deep voice: " Bring the cloak . "

Chapter 44 _ Second update

It 's already midnight , and it's dark outside . Why do you want to go out suddenly at this time?

Yang Bao just thought about it briefly and understood where the young master was going.

Probably for the cousin's sake.

The eldest lady just came to warn me that tomorrow will be such a special time . If the young master insists on getting involved, I'm afraid it will be difficult to escape .

Yang Bao sighed silently and tied the cloak for the young master.

However, when Cui Heng opened the door and was about to step out , he was met by a hand ready to knock on the door.

The ten fingers are slender, white and delicate - it is Lu Xueyi.

Xueyi was ignored during the day , and after going back, she digested it alone for a long time . Finally, she couldn't withstand the torture of the medicine and the worry about tomorrow , so she mustered up the courage to come to Qingwuyuan .

But she didn't expect why her second cousin was also wearing a cloak and looked like he was going out.

It's so late, where is he going?

Xue Yi 's hand hanging in the air slowly came down, took off his hood, and called out softly: " Second cousin , are you going out? "

Cui Heng also didn't expect that she would come at this time.

He frowned and said without changing his expression: " No , I just came back. "

As he spoke , he went back unhurriedly , untied the cloak he had just tied, and handed it to Yang Bao: " Take it off. "

Yang Bao was stunned, and it took him a while to come back to his senses. He said "oh" and quickly took the cloak.

It turned out that the second cousin was not going out , but had just come back.

Xue Yi didn't know where the ridiculous idea came from just now , actually thinking that her second cousin went out to look for her at this time.

She shook her head, picked up the food box in her hand, and called softly: " Second cousin, I brought you some food. "

As the saying goes , you should never hit someone with a smiling face. Since she brought something, she expected that her second cousin would not refuse.

However, whether you bring food or put yourself into his mouth is another matter.

Sure enough, Cui Heng looked at the food box without saying a word. After taking off his cloak , he returned to the inner room.

Yang Bao had been with him for many years and knew that this meant tacit consent, so he politely stepped forward to help her carry it: " Cousin, let me help you. "

Xue Yi blushed slightly, not daring to let him see what she was sending, so she hid it behind her back and said, " I'll go by myself. "

Yang Bao was surprised, but he understood her current situation and felt more sympathy. After leading her in, he went down understandingly.

Cui Heng took off his cloak and loosened his collar. He sat in front of the desk and flipped through documents, as if he didn't notice anyone else in the room at all.

Xue Yi was already a little exhausted, so she took a cold bath before coming here and managed to stay calm.

The room was no better than outside. The stuffy people were a little out of breath and became more and more depressed.

She was also wrapped in a cloak, which made her even more fashionable.

Xue Yi looked at her second cousin sitting upright , hesitated for a moment, then reached out and slowly untied the cloak.

Nowadays, the trend is quite open. Women's necklines are opening lower and lower, and there are all kinds of open-neck skirts, which are so exaggerated that even half of their roundness is exposed.

It's just that noble families like the Bolingcui family are quite particular in their lintels, and their daughters are all dressed conservatively.

Xue Yi's mid-color skirt was brought from Jiangzuo and has never been worn in front of others. Although it is not as open as the Chang'an style, it is still bold.

Now, in order to please her second cousin, she took herself out of the cage and put on a cloak.

As soon as the cloak fell to the ground, Cui Heng, who was looking through the documents, did not raise his eyelids, but he was already aware of the large swath of snow.

His hand holding the scroll paused for a moment, and his expression returned to normal.

Seeing that he had no reaction, Xueyi opened the food box again, poured a bowl of stewed soup, and handed it over with a porcelain bowl: " Second cousin, are you thirsty? "

A bowl of soup was placed on the table. The contrast between the white hands and the black soup was particularly sharp.

Cui Heng took another look and paused.

—That 's silky chicken soup.

Silky chicken is a nourishing food. It was really a waste of time for her to bring it to him at this time of summer.

" Did you do this? " Cui Heng raised his head and glanced at her.

Although he didn't say anything , this glance already made Xue Yi's cheeks turn red.

" Yes. " She looked away, lowered her eyes and put the soup in his hand again: " It has been stewed for three hours. Cousin, do you want to try it? "

" Leave it alone for now. " Cui Heng did not answer.

" Don't you like it, cousin? " Xueyi pretended not to know the efficacy of this soup and looked embarrassed.

" It's too hot . " Cui Heng changed his hand, but still didn't respond.

Xueyi had no choice but to put down the soup.

He didn't want to drink soup , but fortunately Xueyi had prepared something else.

After a while, she opened the second layer of the food box and took out a basket of cherry cakes.

This cherry cake is made very uniquely, with pastry as the base and dotted with fresh and plump cherries, which are red and white, making it particularly pleasing to the eye.

Xue Yi pinched one and held it in the palm of her hand, then bent over and handed it over: " Is your cousin hungry? "

The meaning of this cherry cake is too obvious.

Cui Heng paused, not expecting that she could be so bold.

=== Section 57 === _

Especially when she bent over his lap , Cui Heng could see something plumper than cherry cake as long as he lowered his eyes slightly.

" What is it made of? " He finally looked at her.

" The cakes are steamed with flour mixed with milk paste. "

" The cherries are the new early cherry blossoms. "

Xue Yi replied, passing the arm that was lying on his knees up again , biting her plump lower lip and looking at him: " Cousin, don't you want to try it? "

She clearly remembered that he liked to eat very much.

There was a faint anger coming out. Cui Heng looked away from the cake and said softly: " It looks too sweet. "

" How can you tell just by looking? " Seeing that he didn't reject it, Xueyi 's soft hands slowly climbed up from his knees and wrapped around his neck.

The cherry cake was handed to his lips, and he could reach it as long as he lowered his head. The tip of his nose was filled with a sweet smell, and he didn't know which one was sweeter.

" Cousin will know if it's sweet or not . " Xue Yi said softly.

" Really? " Cui Heng's eyes paused for a moment, then he pinched one and bit it.

When the sharp teeth bit into half a mouthful of cherry cake, Xue Yi also trembled.

" The taste of milk is too strong. " After Cui Heng finished eating, he wiped his lips with a handkerchief gracefully.

" Then I'll put less in it next time. " Xue Yi said softly, putting half of the cherry cake away.

" However , this cherry is ripe and tastes just right. " Cui Heng spit out another small pit.

Xue Yi took it with a handkerchief and slowly wrapped it up.

After a moment, seeing him wiping his lips, she asked softly: " Cousin, don't you want to eat ? "

" You must eat less at night . You might as well try the rest next time. " Cui Heng said calmly.

" But after a night, the food doesn't taste good. " Xue Yi still refused to give up, holding a piece to his lips, and said softly, " Cousin, can you bear to let me go all the way in vain? "

Cui Heng didn't speak again.

Xue Yituo's hands were a little sore, but what was more sore than her hands was her heart.

After a while, he moved his knees again, Xue Yi let out a soft sigh and slid out.

" Cousin, are you really full? " Xue Yi was so embarrassed that she had to put down her hand.

Cui Heng took a sip of tea and added some words.

Xue Yi understood what he meant, and when she lowered her head , her tears fell down and fell on his lap.

After a while, there were wet marks on her knees. Cui Heng put down the cup , wiped away the wet marks on her knees, raised her drooping chin, and said with a half-smile: " Crying so hard? Your clothes are all wet. " _

She was more than crying, he clearly knew her embarrassment.

Xue Yi bit his lip, and the tears he had been holding back suddenly surged into more eyes. The shame mixed with weakness made his clothes really wet.

" Feeling uncomfortable? "

Cui Heng held her chin .

" Yeah. " Xue Yi nodded , with a strong nasal sound in his voice, " It's uncomfortable, so uncomfortable ..."

She was really uncomfortable, and she didn't know how to express the tormenting heat. It was as if there were countless small insects gnawing at her blood, and she almost died of blood fever.

While crying, she couldn't help but kiss his chin due to the heat in her body.

But it wasn't enough , the coolness wasn't enough at all, so she kissed her way down the jaw.

However, the left side of his collar was layered and covered so tightly that she couldn't kiss him, and her limp hands had no strength at all.

Xue Yi couldn't be pulled apart no matter how hard she tried. She was so anxious that sweat broke out on her forehead. Finally, she buried herself in the side of his neck and cried uncontrollably. She was extremely aggrieved.

Cui Heng's neck was almost soaked from her crying . He moved his collar and said, " You want me to help you? "

" Well -" Xue Yi couldn't care less about her shame, her voice was long and lingering, and she clutched his collar tightly.

Her eyes are full of tears, and she looks at you helplessly, which is really hard to bear to refuse.

For a moment, Cui Heng's Adam's apple moved and finally stretched out his hand: " Why are you crying? Did I say I wouldn't help? "

Second cousin agreed ?

Xue Yi paused for a moment, and then her tears suddenly broke. The more she wiped her tears, the harder she cried. The grievances and embarrassments accumulated for three days came flooding back, and she cried extremely hard.

Cui Heng could hardly wipe away her tears. He handed the tears in his hand to her eyes and chuckled: " You have cried so much, are you made of water? "

Xue Yi saw his hand and thought of that night again.

She was begging for it , but he was not willing to do it.

He felt even more aggrieved in an instant , even sniffing lightly.

" Why are you more fierce? " Cui Heng wiped the wet and red eyes with his fingertips, " Save your tears, if you want to cry, save them for later. "

Xue Yi's tears suddenly stopped and she understood what he meant.

But the way he was about to cry but didn't cry was even more pitiful.

This look must be even more pathetic in bed.

The anger that had been suppressed for a long time surged up. Cui Heng held her face, slowly pressed it towards him, touched the tip of her red nose, then went down, took her lips in his mouth and played with her, causing Xue Yi to hug her too. His shoulders tightened.

The already shaky coat swayed further, and Cui Heng held her down slowly, letting her kiss her deeper.

During the deep kiss between lips and teeth, Cui Heng suddenly stood up holding her waist.

Chapter 45 _ marriage

" stab " sound , the curtain opened wide.

The breath was too fast and the steps were too chaotic . The curtain was not lifted , but torn apart alive.

When she fell back , Xueyi always felt that she would be like this curtain the next moment.

A cold feeling ran down her back , and she pressed her hands against the pressed shoulders , her eyelashes trembling uncontrollably .

However, the moment the curtain fell, the person holding her suddenly remembered something and stopped moving: " How did you get here last night? "

His expression was still as stern as ever , only his voice was tinged with muteness.

Her breath was so messed up that Xue Yi took a breath, reluctant to think about it: " I slept there. "

" Have you missed anyone? " Cui Heng rubbed her face and looked at it solemnly.

" No. " Xue Yi tilted her head , her forehead covered with sweat.

" Really? " Cui Heng was still extremely calm, as if she didn't mean to continue without opening her mouth.

Xueyi had to endure the embarrassment and whispered: " I miss you. "

" What do you want me to do? " Cui Heng's eyes were clearly filled with depth , but he remained motionless.

At this time, what else could she think of him?

Xue Yi didn't want to speak , but the burn was really uncomfortable , so she could only rub it gently.

But Cui Heng was particularly ruthless at this time . His legs pressed against her knees and he wouldn't even let her rub against them.

" I won't say anything, but it seems you can endure it. " Cui Heng straightened up slightly and seemed to be leaving.

If he leaves again tonight , she will die.

Xue Yi quickly hugged his waist and said, " Don't leave , second cousin , don't leave. "

As soon as he pressed it up , Xue Yi could vaguely see the fine beads of sweat on his Adam's apple, and knew that he didn't have much patience anymore.

She raised her head, gently rubbed the tip of his nose, and kissed his lips.

Cui Heng's Adam's apple moved, but he still didn't continue.

" Second cousin ..." Xue Yi was really about to cry. While calling his name, she gently rubbed his jaw with her lips.

When the fine beads of sweat on his Adam's apple gathered together and were about to fall, he finally responded.

The vase placed on the table next to the couch was violently shaken by the curtain and fell to the ground. Broken porcelain lay on the floor, and no one cared about it anymore.

Early in the morning, in Shou'an Hall.

The old lady had just returned from paying homage to the Buddha, and on the tenth day of the month, a large number of people came to pay her respects and gathered in the house.

It was still early, and the old lady hadn't finished washing up yet, but the rooms were almost full.

The eldest lady sat on the chair in front of her on the left . She waited and waited, but she didn't see Cui Heng. She couldn't help but wonder.

This son has always been the most polite, but why did he come so late today?

Seeing that the old lady was about to come out in less than a quarter of an hour, the eldest lady suspected that he had overslept.

But when I thought about it, even if he had slept , the servant would remind him.

The doctor felt a little uneasy and ordered the female envoy beside him: " Go to Qingwu Courtyard and see if something is wrong. "

Opposite me, the second lady was also a little anxious.

Obviously, she had already sent someone to tell Lu Xueyi yesterday that she would come to Shou'an Hall to pay her respects today. She specifically told the old lady to not be late as she was a very disciplined person.

But what's going on today? It's already this hour and there's still no sign of her.

She also turned around and asked Lu Xuening quietly: " You didn't come with your sister? "

Lu Xuening has rarely been with Lu Xueyi since the Dragon Boat Festival incident. She shook her head: " I don't know either. "

The second lady suspected that Lu Xueyi had temporarily regretted her decision, and became anxious, so she secretly sent an envoy back to Lihuayuan.

The people in the two rooms had their own thoughts, and no one noticed that the other side was also uneasy.

It was getting late, and before the female envoy arrived , Yang Bao and Qiurong in Qingwu Courtyard were as anxious as ants on a hot pot.

" Knock on the door . " Qiurong pushed Yang Bao.

" Why is it me? " Yang Bao quickly stepped back.

" You are the young master's personal attendant. If you don't go, who will go? " Qiu Rong tugged on his sleeve and wouldn't let go.

=== Chapter 58 === _

" Then the young master asked you to serve your cousin last time. I think it's your turn. " Yang Bao rolled down his sleeves again.

Qiu Rong didn't want to, what a joke, the commotion in the main room last night didn't stop until three o'clock. When she went in to clean up, the cousin couldn't even stand. In the end, the young master carried her to clean her.

As I washed, the clean room was splashed with water again.

There was no response after calling several times just now. If I forcefully wake up the young master now, I will definitely make him unhappy.

The two looked at each other , neither of them wanted to go, but today they had to go to Shou'an Hall to pay their respects, and it would be troublesome if they were delayed.

While he was thinking about it , the envoy sent by the eldest lady had already arrived.

Qiu Rong hurriedly stepped forward and fooled her, and temporarily coaxed the person to wait outside. Then she had to bite the bullet and knock again: " Young Master, it's time to get up. "

The door clicked loudly, and after a long while, a low response came from inside.

As soon as Cui Heng exited, the person lying on his side frowned, muttered, and opened his eyes.

" Are you awake? " Cui Heng lay down and pulled off some clothes, " It's getting late. Get up and tidy up when you wake up. "

Xue Yi opened her eyes and was at a loss for a while before she remembered what happened last night.

She was lying on the pillow, lost in thought, and gave it to her second cousin so hastily. It was impossible to say she didn't care at all.

But after all, her second cousin promised her, at least this unexpected incident could be avoided, and she wouldn't have to be as embarrassed as in her dream when she was forced to have an affair behind her fiancé 's back. Even if something happened, her aunt had no right to give her any more medicine. .

" When is it? " When she opened her mouth, her voice was hoarse and she immediately closed her mouth again.

" It's just a quarter to reach Maozheng. " Cui Heng glanced at the hourglass outside.

Xue Yi had just woken up. She was extremely tired and had not yet fully come back to her senses.

She closed her eyes and rested for a moment before suddenly realizing that Maozheng was the time to say hello.

It's actually so late.

Xue Yi opened her eyes and stood up quickly.

But when she got out of bed, her sore legs were involved, and she couldn't help but hold on to the bedpost.

Cui Heng had already put on his clothes. When he turned around, he saw Lu Xueyi holding on to the bedpost and gasping for breath. Her hand holding the belt paused.

Last night was too late.

At first, he felt pity for her because it was her first time, but the effect of the drug was overwhelming, and she inevitably lost control in the end.

" Can I leave ? " he asked.

His voice was calm, as if he wasn't the one who pulled her legs to make her look like this.

" Okay. " Xue Yi calmed down for a moment, regained his strength, and slowly stood up.

Looking across her trembling legs, Cui Heng narrowed his eyes and said, " If you are really unwell, just find an excuse not to go. "

Xue Yi tightened her toes and said, " I can't go if I don't go. My aunt might get suspicious. "

She insisted on this, so Cui Heng didn't say much and just asked Qiurong to come over and dress her.

After hurriedly tidying up, which aroused suspicion, Xueyi went back to the side room from the back mountain first, and then went to Shou'an Hall.

By the time she arrived at Shou'antang despite her sore legs , people were almost there.

After looking around, the people in the four rooms were seated in order from left to right. Xueyi had never seen such a neat scene after entering the house for so long.

His eyes fell to the left . The second cousin had just sat down and was talking to the eldest lady.

When he saw her coming in, his eyes seemed to linger for a moment before leaving.

" Come here. " The second lady was waiting anxiously, but when she saw her coming, she finally breathed a sigh of relief.

" Auntie is well. " Xueyi stepped forward slowly, bent down and saluted.

One by one, they followed the instructions of their aunt and went to the other rooms to pay their respects.

While Xue Yi was looking at others , she also received a lot of looks as soon as she entered the door.

Her body is light and graceful, and her face is like a hibiscus from a distant mountain. She is so delicate and charming that she is extremely charming.

When he salutes, his voice is clear and crisp, which makes people happy when he hears it.

Those who had never seen her looked at her sideways and were distracted.

Those who have seen her can't help but be stunned for a moment.

" Is this your niece? She was born really well. "

The third lady saw her for the first time, looked her up and down, and spoke out everyone's thoughts.

" That's right, " the second lady pushed Lu Xueyi out, " this is the third lady, go pay your respects. "

Don't mention anything else, Lu Xueyi has nothing to say about her appearance. Even if all the cousins are stacked up , none of them are better looking than her, so they can save some face.

The eldest lady had some grudges because of what happened last time, but she was not a small-minded person after all. When she saw her face as beautiful as a peach and plum, she also praised her: " Lu Yatou seems to have grown a little longer and is even more beautiful." . "

" Indeed, I don't know what kind of fairy jade dew I drank when I grew up. "

Everyone started to praise me every time I said something.

Only Cui Wu stood far behind, secretly despising him.

Tsk, you look like this. You have just been moisturized by your second brother all night. How can you not be charming?

Even my legs are shaking, and I don't know when it happened last night.

Everyone was deceived by her innocent appearance!

Cui Wu was looking down upon him, when suddenly a light glance came over him.

—It 's the second brother.

Cui Wu quickly lowered his head, not daring to look any further.

Xue Yi felt a little guilty after being praised by the eldest lady. She thanked her softly and lowered her head.

Cui Heng, however, seemed to be unfamiliar with her, looking directly at her without even looking at her.

Lu Xueyi's arrival caused a little ripple, but when the old lady came out, everything calmed down immediately.

Nowadays, after the old prince became an official , he was practicing meditation in a Taoist temple. The old lady also worshiped Buddha all the year round and did not take care of much. She only had a few grandchildren's marriages to worry about.

After some pleasantries, the second lady suddenly threw a big thunderbolt.

At first it was just chatting, but suddenly, she took Xueyi's hand and handed it to the old lady: " Mother , this is the niece I told you last night who has the right fate for Saburo. I specially asked her to come to you today. have a look. "

As soon as these words came out, the originally quiet Shouan Hall was in an uproar.

It turns out that this cousin wants to celebrate Saburo's wedding?

Everyone looked at him.

Xue Yi was also stunned. She didn't expect that her aunt had gone to see the old lady in advance last night.

And looking at the old lady's appearance , she clearly knew and agreed.

How could things become like this again?

She had obviously asked her second cousin to marry her, so why did she get engaged in advance after one night's delay.

Could it be that no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't avoid the ending in her dream ...

Xue Yi is extremely ridiculous , so why did she disregard her face last night and beg her second cousin for her?

It was obviously summer, but she felt cold all over her body at the moment.

" What's wrong? " The second lady touched her elbow with a confused expression.

Things have reached this point, Xueyi can only step forward: " Greetings to the old lady. "

The old lady is getting old, and what she hopes most is that her children and grandchildren will be well.

Seeing that this girl was well-born and sensible, the old lady asked her about her age, health, and chatted about family matters. She gave her the jasper bracelet with great satisfaction: " Good boy, take it. "

" Give her this bracelet, how can she hold it down? " The second lady hurriedly refused , but her face didn't say that.

" I think she will be blessed in the future. " The old lady looked kindly, and the more she looked at her, the more suitable she felt.

If this bracelet is connected, it will be impossible to turn it around.

Xue Yi's fingertips trembled slightly, not knowing what to do.

Sure enough , there is still no way to escape fate ...

Cui Heng also didn't expect that his second aunt would ventilate with his grandmother in advance.

After a moment of pause, he slowly put down the cup and looked up at Lu Xueyi.

Xue Yi met a determined look from the corner of her eye , and then she didn't feel so panicked. She reached out and took it: " Xue Yi thanked the old lady. "

A marriage was finalized.

Everyone present had different expressions, and Xue Yi was even more confused. She was on pins and needles, not knowing what to do.

It wasn't until she walked out of the door and passed by the crowd that Cui Heng suddenly spoke and whispered in her ear, " Come to me tonight . "

Going again in the evening.

Xue Yi's scalp was numb.

But then I thought about it, since my second cousin touched her, he probably wouldn't let her go ...

Chapter 46 _ trade

" You want me to go to Zhuangzi to study? "

In Lihuayuan , before Cui Wu 's injury on his forehead healed, he heard the news like a bolt from the blue.

" Yes , that's what the Second Master said . He asked you to go to Zhuangzi in the western suburbs. You can only bring two servants to serve as stand-ins. You are not allowed to bring any maidservants with you. " The steward of the second room came over to send a message.

" You're not even allowed to take a maid , what's the point? "

Aunt Lian frowned and felt guilty: " But what mistake did Wu Lang make to make the master unhappy? "

The steward shook his head: " My aunt has misunderstood. Autumn is coming . The second master is doing this to let the husband concentrate on his studies so that he can earn fame in the future. "

=== Section 59 === _

Cui Wu didn't believe it.

His father had always loved him the most, so how could he leave him in that remote village?

Someone must have said something.

" Guanshi Zhang, didn't I stay well in the academy? Why did my father suddenly ask me to go to Zhuangzi? " Cui Wu asked.

This Wulangjun was well-known in the academy as a free-spirited man. Studying was a holiday, but spending his days drinking and having fun with three or five dandies was his business.

The second master somehow heard about these deeds , so he got angry and asked him to go to Qingxiu to study.

Manager Zhang lowered his head and said tactfully: " The second master is also afraid that Mr. Lang will be led astray by those unmotivated children . Mr. Lang will pack up and leave after bidding farewell to the old lady tomorrow . "

It turned out that his father knew those things about him.

But he always kept these things well hidden . His father had just returned, who handed him the news?

After thinking for a moment, he suddenly remembered the look that his second brother looked at him in Shou'an Hall this morning.

When leaving , my father seemed to have been chatting with his second brother for a while.

So , it was the second brother who did it?

Is the second brother angry with him and sending him away because he doesn't want him to talk too much?

It must be him.

The person my father trusts the most is his second brother , whom he loves even more than his own son.

How could Cui Wu be willing to suffer in the wilderness when he was used to enjoying delicious food, fine clothes, and the company of beautiful women?

" Is there any room for maneuver in this matter ? "

Cui Wu took out a silver ingot from his sleeve and quietly handed it to Manager Zhang.

But such an important matter involves the imperial examination. Manager Zhang dared not accept it and politely pushed it back: " Mr. Lang, you should pack your bags early. In addition to the summer sweats, bring a few more autumn clothes. The master has given a death order. You are required to take the test before you can return home. "

This is to effectively lock him up for three months.

My father is so cruel.

Cui Wu did not dare to disobey his father's orders, so he could only agree.

It's all Lu Xueyi, she is a disaster.

It had only been a few days since he entered the house, but he was already involved with his second brother and third brother, and now he was hooked up with him again.

She will definitely mess up the Cui family and never have peace.

And the second brother actually attacked him for a cousin girl, he must have been seduced.

Cui Wuhen's teeth felt itchy.

How could Aunt Lian bear her son to go to that kind of place, but she was so soft-spoken that she couldn't speak at all.

This time, the second master felt that Cui Wu's indulgence must be her habit, and he even treated her unkindly and fined her three months of silver.

Aunt Lian stumbled and started to hold a grudge.

" This Lu Xueyi is really a disaster star . I really want to tear off her mask and let everyone in the house know what happened between her and her second brother! " Cui Wu cursed bitterly, " If everyone knows She lost her virginity before getting married, let's see how shameless she can stay in this house. "

These words reminded Aunt Lian.

Although she begged Erlang, the marriage was still settled today. I think Erlang probably only regarded her as a toy and was not sincere at all.

In this case, if Lu Xueyi really married Sanlang, wouldn't Erlang be having an affair with his younger brother and sister?

This is a serious crime that is against ethics and is not tolerated by the clan. According to the law, if you are found out, you will be punished with a rod.

Lu Xueyi is even more so.

If Mrs. Lu knew that her carefully selected niece had lost her virginity to Erlang a long time ago, she would be so angry that she would vomit blood.

Aunt Lian felt happy just thinking about it. She patted Cui Wu and said, " My dear son, don't worry. I have studied hard in the past few months to earn a reputation. When Lu Xueyi really gets married to San Lang, this medicine will be used." The limelight has passed, let's find another reason to break out, and then it will be a good show. "

Although Cui Wu was angry, he still had the control in his second brother's hands, so he could only endure it for the time being.

Lihuayuan

After today's greetings, noble ladies came to the door from time to time. Although they came to congratulate each other in words, they were still young after all, and there was pity in their eyes.

Lu Xueyi was so young and beautiful, and she just married her. If Sanlang couldn't get better, she would be a widow for the rest of her life, and no one would be willing to change her.

Zheng Xiuying breathed a sigh of relief.

I have to say that this cousin is really outstanding, and what happened that day was so strange that she naturally had to be wary.

But once her marriage to Saburo was finalized, she probably wouldn't be able to do anything disobedient given her courage .

A gentleman like my second cousin would never do anything to bully his younger siblings.

Therefore, after all, among the many cousin girls in the house now , this one is the most beautiful and the most reliable.

So Zheng Xiuying felt relieved and became enthusiastic towards her.

Xue Yi did not dare to show any dissatisfaction, so she could only force a smile and chat with them.

I got up early to say hello, and dealt with one noble lady after another during the day. When the room became quiet again, the sun outside had already set to the west.

Xue Yi was tossed and turned last night and was still sore and swollen. She had to put a pillow behind her waist to sit still.

But what was more terrifying than the discomfort was the way she had completely lost her mind at that time . Wave after wave came over her, making her feel numb from her toes to her skull.

And according to the way her second cousin knew how to eat marrow last night, and even when she fell asleep, he would not let go of her, so I am afraid it will be difficult for her to survive tonight ...

After days of exhaustion, Xue Yi had no time to think deeply, and slowly closed her eyes to take a break in the short time .

When I woke up, it was already dusk outside the window.

She hurriedly ate some porridge, cakes and side dishes brought from the big kitchen before regaining some strength.

Being cautious along the way and not daring to be discovered by others, I quietly walked around from the back mountain to Qingwu Courtyard as before.

When Xue Yi passed by, it was time to go to bed.

Qiu Rong, the female servant who served the guests , had just laid out a new mattress when she saw the hooded figure being introduced from the side door.

Her face froze, and she felt that the mattress was in vain again.

After the two of them got up in the morning, the house was in a mess. Broken porcelain pieces were everywhere on the floor. It was unknown how the vases were broken. Not to mention the crumpled sheets with blood stains on them.

The young master didn't change his expression, but the cousin was holding the stained bed sheet with her cheeks red, and whispered to her to burn it directly without starching, for fear that it would be spread and people would find out.

Qiu Rong complied obediently. After all, Qing Wuyuan was in the main room, and the first lady always sent people to deliver things. She washed and dried the things on the couch so frequently, which might make people suspicious.

But the young master just met his cousin, and the cousin is so beautiful. I'm afraid something like this will happen for a while.

Qiurong didn't dare to persuade her, she just felt pity for some cousin girls for no reason.

When Qiu Rong led Xue Yi in, Cui Heng was talking to Yang Bao, so she waited at the door.

" Already gone? " Cui Heng asked, standing by the window .

" If I went to deliver the message in the morning, I would leave in the afternoon. I watched Mr. Wulang go out with my own eyes. " Yang Bao replied.

" Have you ever talked too much? "

" No. " Yang Bao shook his head, " Wu Langjun probably doesn't know that it was you who did it. "

" So what if he knows? " Cui Heng fiddled with the ring on his hand and didn't care.

Recalling that greedy look in the morning, Cui Heng felt a little irritated.

He ordered in a deep voice: " Send someone to keep an eye on him, and no one is allowed to go to Zhuangzi to disturb the fifth brother's study. "

Now that the old Duke is not in the house, and the Second Master has just returned, all matters have been left in Cui Heng's hands.

Punishing Cui Wulang, a concubine, is like squeezing an ant to death.

" Yes. " Yang Bao lowered his head and accepted the order, sighing in his heart that Wu Langjun had kicked the iron plate this time, and the second young master would not let him go.

When Yang Baozheng turned around, he suddenly saw a pretty figure standing by the door and shouted in surprise: " My cousin is here? "

Xue Yi responded, and then realized that they were talking about sending Cui Wulang to Zhuangzi to study.

Although Cui Wu was a concubine, he was still a member of the Cui family. Xueyi did not expect his second cousin to punish him seriously.

Unexpectedly, he actually took action.

Xue Yi stepped forward and thanked the man standing by the window softly: " Thank you so much to my second cousin for today's fifth cousin matter . "

" You don't have to thank me. Wu Lang behaved badly and he deserves it. " Cui Heng was indifferent, as if the matter she was dealing with had nothing to do with her.

Despite this, Xueyi still said thank you regardless of his deeds or his intentions: " No matter what , this matter is beneficial to me, so I should express my thanks. "

Cui Heng was noncommittal. When he turned around , he saw her standing far away from the door and frowned slightly: " What are you doing standing so far away? "

Xue Yi was now afraid whenever he got close to him, but she had such joy in her heart that she had to move over very slowly.

As she got closer, she realized that unlike during the day, when she was well-dressed, her second cousin had probably just finished taking a shower. His collar was not as tightly tied as usual, but was slightly open, and there was a very obvious red scratch on his neck. mark.

— is clearly her work.

Xue Yi only glanced at it and hurriedly moved away, asking in a low voice: " How are cousin going to solve the wedding issue ? "

Cui Heng noticed her dodge and whispered.

She was still clinging to him last night , but as soon as she let him go, tears started to fall down her cheeks, and she reluctantly tightened her waist to try to keep him.

Today I know how to be shy.

The scratches were itching, and Cui Heng looked away: " I originally wrote a letter to my grandfather, stating the pros and cons, but my grandfather didn't agree. His letter just arrived this morning, but my second aunt called my grandmother in advance, and my grandmother said it in public. I can't take out the letter anymore and make my grandma look bad. "

The old man cultivates Taoism, so he naturally doesn't believe what any magician says. Therefore, numerology is of no use to him, and it is indeed impossible for him to agree.

It turns out that the second cousin didn't help, it was just God's will.

Indeed, who would have thought that my aunt would go find the old lady in advance?

" Then ... what should we do now ? " Xue Yi really didn't know what to do, so she pulled his sleeves and begged. " Second cousin, can you think of another way? "

" In front of everyone, the words have been spoken and cannot be changed. " Cui Heng's voice was indifferent, giving her no hope at all.

" Can't change it? " Xue Yi clenched his sleeves tightly, " But second cousin, you promised me, not to mention ... not to mention that we are already like this, if my aunt finds out that I am not perfect ..."

=== Chapter 60 === _

Xue Yi couldn't say anything. Could everything in the dream still happen?

" What's the hurry? " Cui Heng said quietly, " No matter how urgent the matter is, grandma will not lose her etiquette. It will take three months just to accept the lottery, and there is still time. "

" But what happens after three months ? " Xueyi was still anxious, " Is it possible that my aunt will take the initiative to regret the marriage? "

" Why not? " Cui Heng's voice was calm and he paused, " As long as the third brother gets better , your aunt doesn't have to do it with you. "

This is a harsh statement, but it does make sense.

It is true that her aunt looked down upon her origin.

In the dream, she vaguely remembered that her third cousin seemed to be getting better.

Could it be that the second cousin called the doctor?

The more Xue Yi thought about it, the more reasonable it became.

But if it can't be cured, when things come to a head and both parties have decided, she will have no choice but to get married.

Xue Yi was still confused and looked up at him: " But this move is too risky. Does second cousin have any other options? "

" Do you have a choice? "

Cui Heng asked her back, with no unnecessary expression in his eyes.

Xue Yi looked at his heavy eyes and slowly understood that even if her second cousin had other ways, he would not help her at this time.

He was not negotiating with her, but making a deal.

She must please him in these three months before he will really help her get out of the marriage.

Shameless! Xueyi clenched her hands tightly. For a moment, she really thought that her second cousin really wanted to help her.

But this was the one she came to ask for, and she was benevolent.

Anyway, she is not perfect anymore, there is no difference between one time and three months .

Xue Yi 's tightly clenched palms relaxed and she had to endure the humiliation and nodded: " Okay, I agree . "

But thinking about what happened in the dream, she still felt lingering fear, and she spoke softly: " I have one more thing to ask for. The engagement has been concluded, and it will be of no use to you or me if the affair comes to light. Therefore, I ask my cousin to prepare a medicine for me in the future. "

She was drugged last night and was confused. She only vaguely remembered it later and pushed him out anxiously. But at that time, she couldn't push him away at all, and it was still a step too late.

It's been a day now , and now that I think about it, Xue Yi can't help but feel afraid.

" No rush. " Cui Heng didn't seem to care at all.

Xue Yi looked up , with a confused look on his face.

" Let's drink together later. " Cui Heng turned his gaze and looked at her seriously, " Come here and undress for me. "

It turns out that the second cousin meant this.

Bastard, extremely shameless!

Xue Yi scolded him a hundred times in her heart , her aggrieved eyes became hot and filled with sourness.

When I think of last night, my feet feel like lead , and I can't move them no matter what.

" Can't walk ? " Cui Heng didn't seem to notice her embarrassment at all.

" Then I 'll go over. " He chuckled and was about to go over.

" No, I can leave. "

Xue Yi interrupted quickly, sniffed slightly, and had no choice but to walk over.

Chapter 47 _ avoid

It is the rainy season , and there has been a faint thunder in the sky recently , and it looks like it will rain again soon.

Qiu Rong is staying outside , guessing that if my cousin doesn't go back to the old days, she is welcome to join us and read tens of thousands of historical novels for free. , it will start raining later and it will be even harder to leave. I am afraid I will have to stay overnight again tonight.

In this way, she still has to watch the night watch tonight .

When Qiu Chan, the female envoy sent by the eldest lady, came over , she saw Qiurong guarding the door like a door god.

" Sister Rong , the time has come. It's my turn. You can go down and rest. " Qiu Chan walked over with a smile .

It was so dark at night that she couldn't see her fingers , but she still put on makeup and rouge on her lips.

Almost every young master in an aristocratic family has a beautiful maid like this, who is used to understand people's affairs.

But their master is different. This Qiu Chan has been here for two years and is still used as an ordinary female. She has not even stayed in the inner courtyard.

The only time Qiu Chan can see the young master up close every month is during these few night vigils.

Therefore, she cherished it very much and hoped that one day the young master would be able to see her in his eyes and invite her in.

But not once .

Qiurong saw everything and shook her head secretly .

The young master had no eyes for Qiucicada before , but now that his cousin has such a fairy-like jewel in front of him and a warm and fragrant soft jade in his arms, it is even more impossible to see her again.

Rather than spending time in this Qingwu Courtyard, with her appearance, it would be better to be released to a decent family.

What's more , the affairs between the young master and his cousin must not be known to the eldest lady .

Qiurong stopped her and said, " I'll be here tonight . You go down and have a rest. "

" Sister Rong, what do you mean? " Qiu Chan's smile froze at the corner of her mouth.

" It's going to rain. The young master has an old injury on his leg , and you can't take care of it. " Qiurong said simply.

Qiu Chan knew about the young master's past affairs, so she didn't dare to force him to stay after hearing this. She just lowered her eyes regretfully and said, " In that case, I'll have to take care of my sister tonight. If you need anything in the future, please feel free to call me. "

Qiurong smiled and agreed, hoping she would leave quickly.

Seeing that it was really going to rain, Qiu Chan could only walk back three times .

Just when he was turning around , he heard a woman's thin moan suddenly coming from the door.

Qiu Chan immediately turned back and stared at the closed door: " Sister Rong, I seem to hear a voice ..."

Qiurong's face froze, and she regained her composure after a moment: " What's the sound, thunder? I seemed to have heard it just now. The weather is really bad, and it makes people feel uncomfortable. "

" No. " Qiu Chan shook her head, " It seems to be a woman. "

" There's a girl somewhere, you heard me wrong. " Qiurong sneered and pulled her away.

Qiu Chan held her breath to listen again. It was extremely quiet in the yard, with only the rumble of thunder in the sky, and she was a little puzzled for a moment.

Inside the door, Xue Yi accidentally made a sound, then she immediately pursed her lips nervously and gently pushed Cui Heng's shoulder: " There is someone outside the door ..."

But Cui Heng seemed not to hear , kissing her neck but still not raising his head.

" Second cousin ..." Xue Yi called again, pushing his shoulders with trembling fingers.

Cui Heng then raised his head from her neck and asked in a deep voice, " What's wrong? "

" Yes, someone is here. " Xue Yi's nervous cheeks turned red.

Cui Heng listened carefully and vaguely heard that he seemed to be the maid sent by his mother.

In the past, he didn't care and just used him as an ordinary maid. Now that Lu Xueyi is here, it is really inconvenient to keep him.

" Qiu Rong knows what to do. " Cui Heng did n't care.

Sure enough, Xue Yi heard the sound of Qiurong pulling people away outside, and then slowly relaxed.

But once she saw the twinkle on her second cousin's lips, she still didn't dare to let go of her tightly covered hands.

Cui Heng stretched out her hand to peel it off. As soon as she touched it, she stepped back and frowned: " What's wrong? "

" It still hurts a little. " Xue Yi tilted her head , a little embarrassed to say anything.

" Didn't I give you medicine ? " Cui Heng was surprised.

" What medicine? " Xue Yi was confused, not remembering that she had taken any medicine last night.

" It's nothing. " Cui Heng seemed to feel that he had made a mistake and closed his eyes and stopped mentioning it.

Xue Yi felt a little better about his temper and said tentatively: " Second cousin, I stood in Shou'an Hall for a long time in the morning, and many people came during the day. I am really not feeling well today. Cousin allows me to get used to it. …"

As soon as she lowered her head, tears were about to fall.

When Cui Heng saw her slightly wet eyelashes, he remembered her soft crying last night.

She still cried last night with the help of the medicine, and if she continues tonight, she will only cry harder.

" Why didn't you tell me earlier? "

Cui Heng asked, his voice paused, he didn't expect her to be so delicate.

Xue Yi lowered her head, still feeling extremely aggrieved: " I don't dare. "

What are you afraid of?

Could he possibly eat her?

Cui Heng was upset for no reason.

After staring at her for a long time, he loosened his grip and stood up: " Let's go. "

Second cousin let her go so easily?

As soon as his legs landed on the ground, Xue Yi still didn't react, so he gathered his clothes up.

When she saw his back , she moved over again and tentatively asked, " Is my cousin unhappy ? "

" No. " Cui Heng loosened his collar in frustration, " It's going to rain outside, you have to walk faster. "

Xue Yi looked out the window and realized that the sky outside was heavy, and a wisp of cool breeze came through the window, making her whole body feel chilly.

If it rains, she really won't be able to leave tonight.

Vaguely, Xue Yi noticed that his anger had not subsided, and she was afraid that he would regret it, so she walked over and asked softly: " If cousin still wants to, I can bear it for a while ..."

Her words were extremely aggrieved and made people feel pity upon hearing them.

It also makes people want to destroy it more and more .

=== Chapter 61 === _

No matter how I endure it, it was difficult last night , let alone tonight.

Cui Heng just thought about it for a moment, and the annoyance between his brows became even worse.

Turning around, his eyes were heavy: " Are you leaving? "

The eyes of the second cousin suddenly became bottomless. Xue Yi felt cold at the sight and quickly stepped back: " Then I won't disturb my cousin anymore. "

Although she was anxious, she still did not forget the guise of discomfort, and moved out step by step as if she was in extreme discomfort.

When they came out of the courtyard gate , Qiurong brought another bowl of medicine. Xueyi knew what medicine it was at a glance and drank it without saying a word.

It wasn't until she left the courtyard that Xue Yi finally let out a breath.

I didn't expect tonight to pass so easily.

It seems that the second cousin is not as scary as imagined.

From now on, as long as she survives these few months, breaks off the engagement, sets up a female household, and finds a way to acquire a few shops, she will be able to stay in Chang'an peacefully.

Thinking of this, Xue Yi felt particularly relaxed looking at the approaching heavy rain outside. She put on her hood and walked briskly towards Lihuayuan.

After they left, Cui Heng drank half a cup of herbal tea to temporarily suppress his anger. The room was stuffy and dry, so he asked Yang Bao to open all the windows.

The window is open, and the night outside is unobstructed.

Cui Heng put down the cup and glanced outside, but suddenly saw a brisk figure from behind.

—It was Lu Xueyi who had just cried out to him about her pain with tears in her eyes.

The slender legs walked briskly for two days , not as difficult as she just said.

So she was faking it?

She was so brave to dare to lie in front of him .

Cui Heng stared at the slender figure and slowly tightened his finger-twisting hands. He suddenly laughed softly, turned to Qiurong and said, " Send me something. "

Outside, Xue Yi was almost leaving Qingwu Courtyard, and she was in a good mood.

She was about to turn away when someone suddenly caught up with her.

" Cousin, stay! "

When Xue Yi was called like this, she immediately stopped and her face became stiff: " What's the matter? "

" It's going to rain. Young Master asked me to bring you an umbrella. " Qiurong caught up with him panting.

It turned out that he was here to deliver an umbrella . Fortunately, she almost thought that her second cousin found out that she was faking it and got angry and asked her to go back.

It seems that the second cousin is still a little compassionate by giving her an umbrella at this time.

" Thank you second cousin for me . " Xue Yi said softly.

Qiurong nodded , saw her turning around, and called her again: " Cousin, wait a minute. "

" What else is there? " Xueyi turned around .

" Second Young Master also asked me to bring something to you. " Qiurong handed her another wooden box, " Second Young Master said that you should get used to it first and come back tomorrow. "

This was a strange thing to say. Qiurong didn't understand what it meant, so she just paraphrased it.

Xue Yi didn't understand either.

As soon as the box was opened, Xue Yi's cheeks suddenly turned red.

" Cousin? " Qiurong didn't understand why her expression suddenly changed, so she asked.

At a glance, it was just a dragon-shaped jade. What was there to be alarmed about?

Xue Yi quickly closed the box and murmured: " Okay, I understand, thank my second cousin for me. "

Seeing her leaving in a hurry, Qiurong didn't dare to ask any more questions .

I hurriedly drove slowly all the way , and the heavy rain did not fall until I returned to Lihuayuan.

Harukata was guarding the door nervously, and finally he breathed a sigh of relief when he saw her quietly coming back from the side door.

" Madam, Madam Zheng came over just now. She wanted to ask you if you would go to Huguo Temple to offer incense in the future? You almost came in. I excused you because you had something wrong with you, and I stopped you after you had already fallen asleep. "

After entering the door, Harukata handed her a handkerchief to wipe the moisture from her body.

Xue Yi was nervous all the way, and the back of her neck was covered in sweat, but it was difficult to get water in the middle of the night, so she could only take off her clothes and wipe them away temporarily.

After wiping away the sticky sweat, she took a breath and was a little surprised: " Who? Zheng Xiuying, I'm not familiar with her, how could she come to me? "

" It's indeed Mrs. Zheng. " Qingfang was also puzzled, " She came with a basket of cakes today. She was so kind. I told you that something was wrong with you, and she warned me repeatedly. "

Xue Yi looked at the cake and understood a little bit.

Normally she was just a cousin girl with a low status, so naturally she couldn't get into the eyes of the Zheng family in Xingyang.

But today she is engaged to Cui Sanlang, and she will be the young lady of the second wife in the future.

And Mrs. Zheng is aiming at the eldest family in the future, probably to make friends with her sister-in-law in advance and win over her.

He really knows how to be a good person.

Xue Yi didn't dislike Mrs. Zheng, but she felt guilty when she got involved with her second cousin and faced her again.

She threw away the veil and said slowly: " Push it for me. "

" Oh. " Qingfang covered the food box again. She also felt that this Madam Zheng was too good at being a good person. She was so high-minded before, but now she came to make friends with her again. She was not someone worthy of close friendship.

As soon as the things were put away, Xueyi suddenly saw the jade her second cousin gave her, and called Qingfang again: " Wait a minute, where did you say Madam Zheng asked me to go? "

" Huguo Temple! " Qingfang replied, " This is the most prosperous Buddhist temple in Chang'an, but it's a bit far away. I might have to spend the night here and there. "

It's better to stay away.

If we stay outside for one night, won't we not have to go see my second cousin tomorrow?

What a good reason, he couldn't get angry at his fiancée.

Moreover, the saint's birthday will be in a few days. This year, the saint will go on tour, and the defense of the capital is a top priority. The second cousin will definitely be very busy by then, and he will definitely not have the time to look for her.

Xue Yi was really afraid of her second cousin. After thinking for a moment, she nodded and said, " I'll go. You can prepare a cake for me tomorrow and bring it over then. "

Harukata was confused , but nodded in agreement.

Xue Yi finally breathed a sigh of relief and wanted to throw the jade away, but it was a fine warm jade. She endured it and still did not dare to move.

The next day, she found an opportunity to ask Qingfang to go to Qingwu Courtyard to deliver a message, saying that she would attend Madam Zheng's appointment and would not go tonight.

As expected, there was nothing happening there .

Xueyi happily went to her aunt and told her that she was going to Huguo Temple to burn incense and build an immortal tablet for her mother.

The marriage was originally scheduled, and it was not appropriate for her to show up in public .

But surprisingly, this time her aunt was particularly talkative and even gave her fifty taels of incense money.

" I have been friends with your mother since I was a child , and later she became my sister-in-law. We were even closer than real sisters. Unfortunately, she died too early. Saburo was ill at the time, and I had a convulsion. I didn't even get to see her for the last time, which is really a pity. "

The second lady sighed with emotion. She pulled Xue Yi and talked about many things from the past, with regret in her voice.

Xueyi knew a little bit about their past, but she had never heard of her interactions with this aunt from her mother's mouth. Whenever someone mentioned it, she would always avoid it or remain silent.

In my mother's eyes, their relationship may not be as good as my aunt said ...

But my mother has always been a kind and tolerant person, so why is she so prejudiced against my aunt?

And if it was as good as her aunt said, how could she rarely return to Jiangzuo in the past ten years or so, and how could she not even send a letter to stop her mother when she was demoted to a common wife?

Xue Yi couldn't understand and smiled in agreement: " If mother knows your thoughts, she will definitely be very pleased. "

The second lady stopped talking and only ordered that the cards for leaving the mansion be given to her.

After getting the right cards, Xueyi was finally able to leave the house openly.

Zheng Xiuying was the niece of the third lady, and she had already obtained the right cards. The two of them made an appointment to go out together at the west door.

Because her aunt stopped her from talking, Xue Yi went a little late. From a distance, she saw Zheng Xiuying sitting in the carriage, occasionally raising the curtain, as if she was impatient.

Xue Yi hurried over and said, " I'm sorry, Mrs. Zheng, I'm late. You must have been waiting impatiently, right? "

" I'm fine. " Zheng Xiuying was very generous and held her hand affectionately. After a moment, she glanced at the carriage behind her and said, " It's my second cousin. I have a lot of things to do. I just took the time to come here. I'm afraid I'll call him." I'm in a hurry, go and apologize. "

" Who? " The hot sweat on Xue Yi's forehead had not yet receded, and instantly turned into cold sweat.

Her eyes slowly fell back, and she saw the curtain being blown up by the wind, and her second cousin sitting in the carriage with an indifferent expression.

His eyes were serious, as if he was not surprised that she would come.

" Why is my second cousin here? " She was frightened and blurted out accidentally.

" The birthdays of the eldest master and my eldest cousin are coming soon . I am accompanying my second cousin on this trip. " Zheng Xiuying said in a low voice.

Xue Yi thought for a while, and it seemed that she had indeed heard her second cousin mention it before.

As for Zheng Xiuying, she was probably afraid that traveling alone with Cui Heng would cause gossip, so she asked her, who was already engaged, to accompany her.

But the second cousin clearly knew that she was going too and came here on purpose.

When the mountains are sparsely populated, wouldn't it be more convenient than in the mansion?

Xue Yi was ashamed and guilty. Afraid of being discovered by Zheng Xiuying, Xue Yi took a step back: " I suddenly remembered that the things were not ready yet. Otherwise, sister Zheng and second cousin should go first. I will go another day. "

Zheng Xiuying managed to seize today, but she was not willing to let her go. She held her tight and said, " It's summer, and there are many tigers and wolves in the mountains. My second cousin is well versed in martial arts. It will be much safer with him as my companion. Otherwise, you, a little lady, will not be able to let her go." What to do if you are attacked? "

There are tigers and wolves in the mountains, but my second cousin is not a tiger or wolf.

On the surface, he looks well-dressed, but in reality he is dressed like a beast.

Xue Yi really didn't dare to sleep out with him and hesitated not knowing how to refuse.

Seeing this, Cui Heng just said in a deep voice: " It's getting late, why don't you get on the carriage? "

This means that it cannot be refused.

" Well, come here. " Zheng Xiuying ignored her shyness and pulled the people into the carriage.

At the last moment when she stepped onto the carriage, Xue Yi faintly heard a deep laugh, her legs went weak and she almost knelt down.

She turned around and saw her second cousin's eyes blazing, as if he was sure to eat her up.

Xue Yi's heartbeat was beating loudly in an instant , and she quickly lowered the curtain, blocking the line of sight that was almost penetrating.

=== Chapter 62 === _

Chapter 48 _ night party

The Huguo Temple is full of incense and is the most famous Buddhist temple in Chang'an City.

It's just that it's built in the middle of the mountain, so it's quite inconvenient to go up and down.

It rained again last night , making the mountain roads muddy and increasingly difficult to pass.

The carriage drove cautiously from morning to afternoon.

In the front is Zheng Xiuying, behind is the second cousin . Xue Yi is caught in the carriage in the middle , making her feel particularly uneasy.

The second cousin's temper is not as good as it seems, and the things he gave her are clearly hints that she should take good care of him and get used to him as soon as possible .

My legs, which have been sitting for a long time , are starting to feel numb again . I'm afraid I won't be so lucky to escape tonight .

But then I thought about it, Zheng Xiuying was still here, and the second cousin might not be so presumptuous.

So Xue Yi felt a little more at ease, and got out of the carriage with Qing Fang supporting her .

When he heard that people from the Bolingcui family were coming, the young novice was particularly enthusiastic . He informed the abbot and led the people towards the main hall.

Cui Heng wore a sky- green robe , behaved calmly and walked steadily , walking in front together with the host

The old host kept chattering away as soon as he started talking. There was no trace of impatience on Cui Heng's face. He still frowned and nodded with a smile from time to time. He looked particularly gentle and elegant , which made Zheng Xiuying's cheeks turn slightly red.

Although Xueyi didn't like Zheng Xiuying , if Zheng Xiuying really got engaged to her second cousin, then his second cousin might not look for her so frequently.

Xue Yi silently averted his eyes and took a step back, leaving them side by side.

While Cui Heng was talking to the abbot, he noticed from the corner of his eye that Lu Xueyi ducked back and tightened the finger on his hand.

The tributes had been prepared long ago and the Buddhist lamps were kept burning.

" Second Young Master , please. "

After everything was arranged, the abbot led him forward to burn incense himself.

Cui Heng cleaned his hands, added oil to the lamp, burned incense and prayed, with a solemn expression.

Xue Yi has also heard about the deeds of his eldest cousin in the past few days. The dismemberment of the body by five horses was indeed extremely tragic. For a moment, he felt that the atmosphere in the incense palace was so oppressive that it made people breathless .

After Cui Heng paid homage, Zheng Xiuying also stepped forward.

I heard that Zheng Xiuying lived in the Cui family for a short period of time when she was young. She originally wanted to discuss marriage with the Dalang Lord, but was temporarily delayed because of the Dalang's expedition. Seriously, Zheng Xiuying offered incense to him. It makes sense.

The sparks on the incense burnt red. Zheng Xiuying held the incense and knelt down slowly. She closed her eyes and the scene of her quarrel with Cui Jing emerged uncontrollably in her mind.

If she had not said those words to irritate her eldest cousin, and if she had been willing to endure it a little longer, his eldest cousin might not have offered to go to the battlefield in anger.

When Zheng Xiuying thought of the tragic death of her eldest cousin, the scene of the eldest lady fainting, and the unbearable pain of her second cousin's leg injury, the hand holding the incense stick trembled uncontrollably.

No, she couldn't let anyone know.

She is the noble daughter of the Zheng family in Xingyang. The Zheng family in Xingyang has been married to the Cui family for generations. Now that her eldest cousin has passed away, it is logical for her to marry her second cousin.

She has been waiting for three years, and her second cousin is finally married. She has been looking forward to this marriage for so many years, and there must be no mistakes.

Zheng Xiuying twirled the incense and sweated slightly on her forehead.

Cousin, I'm sorry ...

Cui Heng stood aside and saw that the incense was almost burning to her fingertips, but Zheng Xiuying still showed no reaction.

He frowned and called out: " Cousin Zheng? "

Zheng Xiuying had no reaction.

Cui Heng paused, raised his hand to snatch the incense, and pressed it into the incense burner: " What's wrong with you? "

Zheng Xiuying loosened her hands and quickly lowered her eyes: " It's nothing, I just thought of my eldest cousin and the past, and I felt a little sad. A good person like my eldest cousin shouldn't have gone so early ... "

Indeed, the eldest brother is such a kind gentleman, he never quarrels with others, and when pressed, he will at most walk away.

Always treat their younger brothers and sisters patiently with a smile.

He had never made a mistake in all these years, so why did he die so miserably?

He didn't deserve to die.

Cui Heng exerted force on his hand, and the fragrant thread was broken.

He twirled his fingertips, took out another one, and called Lu Xueyi back : " Come here. "

Lu Xueyi was only a distant relative of her second cousin. Although she called her cousin, she knew very well that she only had food and accommodation, and it was absolutely not her turn to interfere in things like worship.

So when Cui Heng called her , she was stunned: " Call me ? "

" Otherwise? " Cui Heng looked at her expressionlessly.

This means that she should also go there.

" Now that we're here, it's time to burn incense sticks. "

Seeing that Lu Xueyi was not moving, Zheng Xiuying echoed the advice, but she couldn't help but be surprised in her heart. Although the second cousin was not very warm to the cousins in the house, he was also a very gentleman. Why did he only treat this lady Lu like this? You're welcome?

But if you say you're not polite and let her have a foreign surname to offer incense, it's obviously a compliment.

Zheng Xiuying had a vague feeling that something was wrong.

Xue Yi said "Oh" without daring to refute . She took the incense stick from Cui Heng's hand and bowed down in a polite manner.

She was always well-behaved, and when she kowtowed, she knelt down on the futon and could even hear the sound of her forehead touching the ground.

Cui Heng said nothing and watched her solemnly bow down three times.

In fact , think about it, Lu Xueyi was only thirteen years old three years ago, and her mind had just opened up. At that time, her mother was seriously ill. In that case, she was either afraid of retaliation if she went back, or she wanted to wait. Seeing my mother's last face and refusing to turn back seemed understandable.

How could he be too harsh on a thirteen- year-old child?

In the final analysis, it is the fault of this title and the fault of the war between the two countries.

God's will manipulates people, so how can they be innocent?

Three knocks, one, and then another, and the coldness in Cui Heng's eyes slowly receded.

He thought, just three months, let her go, and let him go.

When Wu La leaves Chang'an, he will use their blood to comfort the spirits of his father and brother in heaven.

When Lu Xueyi kowtowed and stood up, Cui Heng had already turned around and left. She rubbed her forehead, looking a little confused.

Zheng Xiuying stepped forward to give her a hand and said in a friendly tone: " Second cousin is in a bad mood today. If there is any neglect, please bear with me. "

Xue Yi nodded , feeling a little panicked.

The second cousin is in a bad mood, and he will definitely take it out on her at night.

Xue Yi was really scared and worried that Zheng Xiuying would find out, so she could only pretend to be completely unfamiliar with her second cousin and nodded: " I'm fine. "

After paying homage to Mrs. Cui, Xueyi went to set up a longevity tablet for her mother and offered oil lamps.

Her father is a real bastard who covets power and beauty.

The Wei family has power, but is ugly and has no salt.

Her mother was good-looking, but she was from a small family.

After marrying an ordinary wife, Mrs. Wei drove her mother to the nunnery on the pretext of recuperating from illness.

Her father did not dare to take her back because of the Wei family's domineering attitude, but he could not resist the temptation of beauty and always went to the nunnery to look for her mother in the middle of the night.

My mother was a good wife, but she lived like a foreign wife. She became depressed day by day, became ill over time, and died early.

My mother's life was really pitiful. She said she was a wife, but in reality she was a concubine. Xueyi had vowed not to be like her.

But now, somehow, she seems to have made the same mistake as her mother again .

How is she different from her mother in having secret meetings with her second cousin every night like this?

The only difference is that my mother has been waiting hopelessly for a lifetime, and she still has at least three months.

I hope my second cousin will keep his word.

Xue Yi stood in front of the memorial tablet for a long time, and her fingertips felt cold.

As soon as I went out, I realized that it was already dark.

There were dense cypress trees on the mountain , full of greenery. Zheng Xiuying was standing under the tree talking to Cui Heng. When she saw her coming, Zheng Xiuying stepped aside half a step and waved to her: " Is it done? It's getting late. We have to do it tonight. Stay one night in the mountains, and the little novice will show us where to live. You can choose and see where to live. "

The young novice pointed to her and introduced them one by one: " There are still three empty rooms in the east wing and five rooms in the west wing of the temple. The east wing is close to the main hall. It may be a bit noisy for the disciples to have morning and evening classes, but fortunately, in front of the door I planted a large number of flowers, I thought the female donor might be happy. "

" What about the west wing ? " Xueyi asked again .

" The west wing is more secluded, but it faces a lake, and there are many mosquitoes and flies in summer. " said the young novice , " I wonder which room the young lady would like ? "

Xueyi's skin is tender and she would rather be noisy than in the east wing.

" I want something ..." She was about to speak when a heavy gaze suddenly came from the other side.

—Clearly warning her.

Xueyi understood what her second cousin meant, and the words she spoke turned around on her lips before she changed her words: " West Wing , I want the West Wing. "

The little novice monk was a little surprised. Seeing that the little lady was delicate and delicate, she didn't seem to be someone who could endure hardships, so he asked again: " There are five rooms in a row in the west wing . Which one does the young lady want? "

Facing his second cousin's gaze, Xueyi pointed to the innermost room consciously: " That one. "

The little novice monk nodded and led the people to take the luggage over.

Zheng Xiuying wanted the brightest room in the east wing, and she was quite puzzled: " Why did Sister Lu want this room? This room is surrounded by water, so I'm afraid there is moisture. "

Why does Xue Yi want to be here? It's just to deceive others and make it easier for the second cousin to come at night.

She quietly raised her eyes and saw her second cousin, tall and tall, with a dignified look, as if her difficulties had nothing to do with him.

Xue Yi sighed silently and said vaguely: " I haven't slept well recently, so I chose a secluded place. "

Zheng Xiuying saw that her eyes were slightly blue, and she expected it to be so. While pulling her away, she comforted her and said: " I have mixed some spices and prepared some soothing sachets. If Sister Lu can't sleep, I will send some to others later." for you. "

" No need. " Xueyi shied away quickly, secretly praying that she would never come over at night.

When she was anxious , she vaguely heard her second cousin laughing very softly.

=== Chapter 63 === _

Xue Yi became more and more depressed.

Zheng Xiuying thought it was a smile at her, her cheeks were slightly red, and she didn't mention it again.

The west wing is indeed secluded. There are six rooms in a row, and only one room is occupied.

There is also a large lake in front of the door, separated from the front yard.

Although Xueyi chose this place, she was still a little worried. She pointed at the bright light and asked the young novice beside her: " Who lives in this room? "

" It's a male guest who is recuperating in a Buddhist temple. He has been staying for less than half a month. " The young novice thought for a while.

" Male guest? " Xueyi frowned.

" Female donor, don't worry. This guest is weak. He rests in the room from morning to night. He doesn't come out easily. He is also very gentle. " The little novice was afraid that she would worry, so he explained , " And the doors of this room are all closed. There are also guards in the yard for those who have been locked up. If the young lady is really worried, she can just move to the east chamber now. "

There are too many people living in the east wing , so the west wing is more convenient.

Xue Yi thought for a while, but still didn't leave.

But when she opened the door and went in, she vaguely heard a creak from the other side, as if someone had opened the window to spy on her.

Looking back , I saw that the window was closed properly.

I probably saw it wrong ...

She suspected that she was guilty of committing the crime , so she rubbed her head and asked Harukata to close the door tightly.

It 's secluded. There are so many mosquitoes in this house near the water.

Not long after Xueyi entered, she was bitten by several large red and swollen bumps, which were painful and itchy, and were particularly conspicuous on her fair skin.

" Madam, why did you choose this place? " Harukata complained as he waved away the mosquitoes, " Look, these mosquitoes are almost as big as fingernails. "

Harukata clapped his hands and caught a huge mosquito, secretly speechless.

Xue Yi pursed her lips and did not answer, but only warned: " You don't have to watch tonight. "

When Qingfang heard this, he suddenly understood, and couldn't help but sigh. He really couldn't tell that on the surface, this second young master was indifferent and unattainable, but in fact he was so lustful and pressing.

Harukata didn't ask any more questions , and after tidying up for a long time, he managed to get rid of almost all the mosquitoes in the room.

Xueyi was so tired from traveling and traveling during the day and exerting so much effort at night that he fell asleep before his second cousin came.

While he was drifting off to sleep , Xue Yi suddenly felt out of breath, as if a huge stone was pressing on his chest.

My whole body was also very hot, as if I was being roasted on a fire.

Suddenly, I felt a slight pain in my chest, as if I was bitten.

" Go away ..." Xue Yi muttered, suspecting that there were mosquitoes again, and reached out to chase them away in frustration.

But with a wave of his soft fingers, he suddenly touched his tall nose.

She was half asleep, and when she touched the outline randomly, she realized that it was a man.

Somehow, Xue Yi suddenly remembered the eyes that were spying on her when she first arrived in the evening, and she opened her eyes with fear all over.

In front of him was a familiar face, with bright eyes and a tall nose, and a very heroic look.

—It turned out to be the second cousin.

" What's wrong? " Cui Heng was interrupted, his voice unhappy.

Xueyi breathed a sigh of relief and shook his head slightly: " It's nothing, I thought it was the person from the opposite side who came over. "

The person opposite?

Cui Heng just seemed to see a man through the shadow of the window.

" Afraid of others, not me? " Cui Heng suddenly felt indescribable joy.

Xue Yi's cheeks were slightly hot, and she pursed her lips and refused to speak.

This frightened her, and when she came back to her senses, she realized that her outer clothes had been almost removed, and her two arms, dazzlingly white, were forced to wrap around his shoulders.

The clothes underneath couldn't be untied that quickly, or Cui Heng didn't quite understand how to untie the myrobalan, so he put his slender fingers on it and didn't move.

She was still asleep and he was so anxious.

If I had known earlier, I shouldn't have woken up.

As soon as sleepiness hit him, Xueyi closed his eyes again and muttered: " I'm so sleepy, second cousin, I'm so tired today. "

There was never a time when she didn't cry tired .

Cui Heng paused, but did not let go of her. He still picked up the belt of his clothes and said, " You sleep on your own. "

Her clothes were still untied, and cold hands scratched her neck from time to time, causing bursts of itching and numbness. How could she sleep like this?

In particular, the myrobalan was not easy to untie. When he noticed that his hands were getting messier and he wanted to tear the myrobalan apart irritably, Xue Yi quickly opened his eyes and covered his hands: " You can't tear it apart. This is the only thing I brought with me when I went out today . "

" Do it yourself . " Cui Heng did not hesitate and retracted his hand, looking particularly easy to negotiate.

" Oh. " Xue Yi was helped by him to sit up and had to reach out to untie him.

The slender fingers were placed on the pink and white lace, and just looking at it was an extremely lively scene.

Cui Heng's eyes were getting darker and darker as she pulled her hand down little by little.

But Xue Yi was really sleepy , and without paying attention, she untied it from top to bottom , and when it reached the last part of her waist, she pulled the slip knot and tied it into a dead knot—

She glanced down , a little confused.

" You deliberately? "

Cui Heng paused as he stopped taking off his half-undressed clothes , staring at the lump on his waist with a hint of irritation.

" No. " Xue Yi said incoherently, " Why are they tied into a knot ..."

There were still tears in her extremely sleepy eyes , which was even more attractive when she was half asleep and half awake.

But she didn't seem to know, and she reached out and asked: " What should I do? "

What else can be done, naturally tear it apart.

As soon as she opened her mouth, her red lips were blocked by Cui Heng, who had already lost his patience.

Cui Heng kissed her very hard, as if she was really a tiger and wolf in the mountains, trying to devour her alive.

Xue Yi held his shoulders with both hands, feeling dizzy from the kiss. When she put them down, she had completely forgotten to think.

Until she heard the sound of clothes being torn apart in her ears , she suddenly woke up and wanted to cry but had no tears.

Even the last piece has been torn apart. What will happen tomorrow?

Chapter 49 _ Tender

" Go and rummage through the box and find out the mosquito repellent sachet you brought. Let's go to the west wing tomorrow morning . "

In the east wing , Zheng Xiuying ordered the servant girl to polish her nails.

" Madam, we didn't bring much of this sachet this time, so why did we share it with that Madam Lu? " the female envoy muttered , " That Madam Lu is just a little girl , please talk to her more politely. You're already being polite, why bother giving her something? "

" I'm not giving it to her, I'm giving it to my second wife. "

Zheng Xiuying blew the powder on her nails , her eyes expressionless.

The envoy understood that she was going to be a sister-in-law after all, and she had to build a good relationship.

However , after thinking about it, the female envoy was a little disdainful: " The second son is now the eldest son and grandson. After you get married, you will definitely be the head of the family in the future, so why bother to win over the second wife? "

Zheng Xiuying paused while wiping her nails and let out a long sigh.

She is already eighteen years old this year . Even though noble girls get married later than women from smaller families , eighteen is still late among noble girls .

The reason why she is not married yet is because she has been waiting for her second cousin for three years.

At that time , after the eldest cousin left, the second cousin had to observe mourning for three years, so the family started to make plans for a new marriage for her.

But Zheng Xiuying had been caring about Cui Heng for so many years, and she finally waited for such an opportunity . Naturally, she was unwilling to give up , so she refused to discuss marriage and insisted on waiting for three years.

Fortunately, the eldest lady understood her intentions and took her over after she was born .

However, she has been here for so long, but her second cousin is too polite to her, not close enough, and has never mentioned the matter of proposing marriage.

The second cousin has always been a polite person. When they were young, they studied together and were quite close. Later, after hearing that she was getting engaged to her eldest cousin, he took the initiative to keep his distance from her.

Now that I think about it, my second cousin should still treat her as his eldest sister-in-law.

But Zheng Xiuying didn't want to be his eldest sister-in-law, she wanted to be his wife.

Does the second cousin understand her thoughts? Zheng Xiuying couldn't tell the difference for a moment.

However, although her second cousin was not very warm to her, he was even more alienated from others.

And her identity is indeed the most suitable. Zheng Xiuying breathed out softly. Given time, she will definitely be able to marry into a big family.

For now, she just needs to behave as Shuhui and dignified as always.

So Zheng Xiuying still asked the maid to take the sachet: " If you want to talk more , I'll just go there tomorrow morning. "

The female envoy quickly bowed her head, thinking that this was the case. If a noble lady like their lady was willing to lower her head to make friends, Madam Lu would definitely be grateful.

In the west wing , Xue Yi was not as grateful as they thought.

Cui Heng seemed to be in a bad mood today and was particularly silent.

But compared to the indifference on his face, his actions were nothing like that.

The side room of this Buddhist temple is no better than the one in the Duke's Mansion. The walls are thin, not to mention that there is a male guest living not far away.

Xue Yi's fingertips were embedded in the cork at the head of the bed, and she buried her head and bit the pillow tightly.

It wasn't until the cork at the head of the bed was about to fall off when she picked it up, that she felt almost suffocated by the pillow. Her body relaxed and she was suddenly turned over and lying on top of him. Only then did Xue Yi finally regain her composure and lie down. Breathing softly on his shoulder.

" So useless? " Cui Heng brushed the broken hair on her forehead and smiled lowly.

Even Xue Yi's fingertips were trembling, her eyes closed and she didn't want to speak a word.

" Didn't I ask Qiurong to give you the things before and ask you to take good care of them? Don't you understand? "

=== Chapter 64 === _

Cui Heng asked again , stroking her cheek.

" What ? " Xue Yi said harshly, tilting her head and refusing to think about it.

" You really don't understand? " Cui Heng pinched her chin and lifted her up.

Her cheeks were red and her eyes were filled with water. She looked more and more like she wanted to be bullied.

" I don't understand. " Xueyi stubbornly refused to say it. It had just ended, and now she felt that her second cousin just wanted to tease her.

As expected, Cui Heng didn't push her anymore, and casually ruffled her broken hair: " You have a tough mouth. "

If you are stubborn, you will be stubborn. Xue Yi was about to be crumpled , so she pulled out the myrobalan and complained softly, " You have torn my clothes. What should I do tomorrow? "

" I'll just go back and make it up to you. " Cui Heng said casually, as if he didn't feel that he was going too far at all.

Xueyi didn't want to talk about compensation. She was clearly reminding him to restrain himself in the future.

But as soon as he picked up the torn myrobalan, Cui Heng's originally calm eyes became disturbed again.

Xue Yi sensed that he wanted to start over again, so she loosened her grip and quickly softened her waist: " I'm tired. "

As soon as she surrendered , Cui Heng did not move anymore. He just held her and stroked her back: " Go to bed when you are tired. "

As if teasing a cat.

Xue Yi closed her eyes and leaned on his chest, feeling a little humiliated.

Cui Heng's mood improved at the moment , and he rarely chatted with her: " Were you afraid of that male guest just now? "

" Yeah. " Xue Yi responded dully. The more he thought about it, the more strange he felt that the prying eyes were. She raised her head and looked at him, " I always feel that that person seems to know me. "

The person being stared at is extremely uncomfortable.

" You just came to Chang'an. How many people do you know? "

Cui Heng twisted her soft flesh and didn't take it seriously.

Xue Yi hissed , but dared not say anything in anger .

He always loves to bite and twist. Could it be that this person is really the child of a tiger or a wolf?

Xue Yi lowered her head and stretched out her hand to rub it.

However , thinking about it this way, she also felt that it made sense.

Maybe she was just a casual person, she was outstanding in appearance, and she had been looked at like this a lot over the years.

" It's getting late, second cousin, you can leave. " Xue Yi 's whole body felt sticky with heat, and she couldn't help but push him.

" It's still early. " Cui Heng hugged her and seemed to want to sleep like this again.

This place is no better than the mansion, not to mention there is a male guest opposite who is staring at her.

" It's getting late, there are so many people out there , I'm worried. "

Xue Yi was uneasy and her eyes were particularly pitiful.

Somehow, Cui Heng especially liked her scared look.

The more anxious she was, the less he wanted to let her go. Instead, he rubbed her hard .

" Cousin, second cousin ..." Xueyi grasped his shoulders tightly and begged softly, " I'm really tired. "

She could blink her eyes now and tears would fall.

I don't know if I feel really uncomfortable or fake.

Cui Heng was just teasing her at first, but seeing that she was about to be forced to cry again, he stopped and said, " Let's go. "

Finally leaving.

Xue Yi waited on him all night and breathed a sigh of relief.

While the bed was being made , several arguments suddenly came from outside the window. It seemed that it was the male guest talking to the young monk.

The gentleman showed up.

Unable to bear his curiosity, Xue Yi casually threw on some clothes, pushed the window open a crack , and looked out the window quietly.

" It's so late, where is the donor going? " asked the young monk guarding the yard .

" Go down the mountain. " The man replied in a hoarse voice, " Thanks to the temple for taking care of me these days, I have recovered from my illness. "

" Are you in such a hurry to go down the mountain now? " The young monk was surprised , " There are many tigers and wolves in the mountain at night, so the donor might as well leave tomorrow. "

The male guest looked back at the room where the lights had been turned off. He felt sad and insisted on leaving: " It's okay. I know the way down the mountain. Nothing will happen. "

The young monk saw that he had a broad face and broad shoulders. He looked like a practicing practitioner, probably a courageous one, and he felt some admiration.

" However , there are distinguished guests coming today. For the sake of your safety, all the doors of the mountain temple have been locked in the evening. The donor may not be able to leave now. The donor might as well wait a little longer. It will be dawn in three hours . " The monk advised, " Even if I am anxious, I am not in a hurry at this moment. "

Three hours?

The man glanced at the dark room, expecting that they were all asleep and might not recognize him, so he took the bag back and said, " Okay, then I'll leave in the morning. "

The male guest turned back, and when he turned back , his eyes suddenly glanced this way.

Xue Yi quickly lowered the window and pulled up the fallen clothes.

This man's eyes are so fierce, is he really here to recover from his illness?

" Does it look good ? " Cui Heng asked in a calm voice, but his eyes were fixed on her half-exposed shoulders.

" What? " Xueyi didn't feel his displeasure, but still thought, " It's strange, isn't it said that he is sick? How can a sick person want to go down the mountain in the middle of the night? "

" It's quite strange. " Cui Heng's eyes changed slightly, and he turned over and suppressed her, " You still have the energy to mind your own business. It seems that you are not as tired as you said? "

There was a slight upward pitch in his voice when he spoke, with a trace of anger in it.

" No, I ..." Xue Yi wanted to explain anxiously , but before she could explain this time, her eyes suddenly widened.

What kind of anger is this?

Xue Yi felt aggrieved. She just felt that the male guest opposite was behaving strangely, so she took another look.

Xue Yi was speechless, but this time she knew that the male guest next door was still awake, so she bit her lips and became more and more afraid to speak.

It is cooler in the mountains than in the city, especially in the early morning. The green night is still dotted with dewdrops, which are reflected in the dazzling light by the early sun.

Xue Yi slept particularly deeply this time. Previously, she was still thinking about asking her second cousin to leave quickly, but then she fainted and couldn't care about anything else.

The quilt in the temple was a bit thin for someone with a cold body like her, but with Cui Heng's warm embrace, it wasn't that cold that night.

On this day, Cui Heng always had trouble falling asleep all night long.

It was rare for me to get a good night's sleep tonight .

When he opened his eyes, it was already dark, and there were a few faint sounds of birdsong and shallow breathing in his ears.

When he lowered his head again , he realized that Lu Xueyi was still sleeping on his chest.

Probably because she felt cold, she used her hands and feet to wrap around him like an octopus, lazily like a ball of dough.

Lazy, like a cat.

Cui Heng frowned. He originally wanted to pry her off directly, but when he saw the dense and long hanging eyelashes, he changed his mind and gently lowered his slender hand.

She was different from the noble ladies he had seen.

She is obviously a small girl, but she is extremely flexible and flexible.

After being drugged and lost her body, she just buried herself in the pillow and cried softly after thinking he fell asleep.

When she knew she would stay with him for another three months, she only hesitated for a moment and nodded in agreement.

I don't know what kind of life she lived in the past, but she developed such a watery and extremely tolerable temperament.

Cui Heng stroked Lu Xueyi's pointed chin, feeling a trace of pity for a moment.

But this sympathy was quickly dispelled by the dull pain in his leg.

Cui Heng retracted his hand, untied the man holding him indifferently, turned over and got dressed.

As soon as he was pushed away, Xue Yi's bare shoulders were blown by the coolness, and he slowly woke up.

" It's getting late. " Cui Heng finished dressing and turned around to remind him with neat clothes .

Xue Yi groaned, then woke up and slowly straightened up.

But the myrobalan was torn. She held the broken frenulum and fell into deep thought, not knowing what to do.

Cui Heng didn't seem to notice her embarrassment, and took a step forward to go out.

As soon as Cui Heng put his hand on the door, before he could knock, someone outside the door knocked the door faster than him.

" Ms. Lu? "

This voice is Zheng Xiuying.

Cui Heng stopped.

Zheng Xiuying knocked on the door and asked softly: " Ms. Lu, are you awake? I brought you some mosquito repellent sachets. "

Why is Zheng Xiuying here at this hour?

Xue Yi didn't expect that she would look into Cui Heng's eyes, not knowing what to do.

" Clothes. " Cui Heng also didn't expect it, and reminded him lightly after regaining consciousness.

Only then did Xue Yi come back to her senses, hurriedly tied the torn ties together, and put them on her body haphazardly.

She was dressing hurriedly, but Zheng Xiuying outside the door got anxious and asked someone to knock on the door again: " Ms. Lu, are you awake? "

" Wake up. " Xue Yi was afraid that she would break in, so she quickly replied, " I'll be here soon. "

But the room has a clear view, and there is no place to hide anyone.

Xueyi could only tell Cui Heng to be silent for the time being, and went out, hoping to block Zheng Xiuying at the door.

" Why did it take you so long to come? " Zheng Xiuying complained with a smile, " But I was too tired yesterday and got up late? "

Xue Yi only opened a small gap and said " Huh " : " I'm a little tired. "

Zheng Xiuying saw two or three red marks on her neck, and comforted her: " There are many mosquitoes in this mountain, and I thought they were even worse here, so I came early and gave you some insect repellent sachets." Come. "

Xue Yi covered her neck , lowered her head and thanked: " Sister Zheng is still thoughtful. "

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" Just make use of it. " Zheng Xiuying smiled and turned to tell the maid, " It's cloudy again today. I'm afraid I have to stay for another day. Go and help Madam Lu hang it on the four corners of the tent. In this way , the best effect. "

Xueyi didn't dare to let her in, and refused continuously: " Don't bother, I'll let Qingfang clean up later. "

" It's just a little effort. " Zheng Xiuying wanted to show her generosity to the end today and insisted on asking the female envoy to help.

" It's really not necessary. I don't need it here for the time being. " Xue Yi turned sideways to block it.

However, while the two were talking, the sensible female maid opened the door from the other side.

The door was pushed open with a creak, and Xue Yi's expression changed instantly.

Chapter 50 _ Ask for help

Went in.

what to do?

Xue Yi's heartbeat almost jumped out of her throat . She simply couldn't imagine the scene of being broken by Zheng Xiuying.

If Zheng Xiuying knew about it, she would become a slut and be despised by thousands of people , and she would never be able to recover.

But after entering the door, the female maid was quiet, and Zheng Xiuying didn't say a word.

Xue Yi was frightened and moved her numb legs . When she turned around , she realized that her second cousin had disappeared at some point.

She looked around and saw a slight crack in the window. She expected that her second cousin must have gone out of the window before the maid came in , so she breathed a sigh of relief.

However, Cui Heng outside the window was not so relaxed.

As soon as he landed , his eyes met with the male guest opposite who happened to open the door and came out—

It's the assassin.

No wonder he had been searching for so long to no avail. It turned out that he had escaped to the temple on the mountain.

For such a vicious killer, it is indeed difficult for people to think that he would hide in this pure place of Buddhism.

The two people stared at each other for a moment, and the atmosphere suddenly became tense and on the verge of breaking out.

Menli

Zheng Xiuying covered her nose as soon as she entered the door: " The humidity here is too heavy, I think it's better to move back to the east wing. "

" Really? " Xueyi didn't say anything , just led her to the other side , " Sister Zheng, sit down first , I'll ask Qingfang to make you a pot of tea. "

" No need , I can't get used to drinking tea from this mountain. " Zheng Xiuying said tactfully.

Gentlemen like them brought their own tea sets and tea leaves when they went out, so naturally they looked down upon the things in the temple.

My second cousin seemed to be the same way last night.

Although his mouth was dry, he didn't touch the herbal tea on the table.

Some habits are ingrained in your bones.

—They are the same kind of people.

Xue Yi came up with the answer and silently put the teapot back in her hand .

Zheng Xiuying didn't seem to notice anything wrong with her words , or maybe she didn't think it mattered at all . She glanced at her and moved her eyebrows slightly when she saw the window was half open.

" It was so cold last night, didn't you close the window? " she asked.

" It's closed. It was probably blown open by the wind . " Xueyi explained .

Zheng Xiuying did not answer any more, but walked over directly: " There are everyone on this mountain. Sister Lu, please be careful. Nothing happened to my sister last night, right? "

" No. " Xue Yi tugged at the corners of her lips, feeling a little panicked.

After all, the time is so short, the second cousin may not be far away yet.

Xueyi secretly prayed that Zheng Xiuying would never look out the window.

But Zheng Xiuying still turned around and exclaimed: " Second cousin! "

When she shouted, Xue Yi's legs went weak.

Zheng Xiuying did not accuse her, but looked back at her anxiously: " Who is that person outside ? How could my second cousin fight with him? "

people?

Who else?

Xue Yi walked over with her heart in mind and saw her second cousin fighting with a broad-faced man.

The man had broad shoulders and a strong body, and his fists and feet were powerful, and his moves were meaty.

Cui Heng saw every move, and his skills were extremely fierce.

When the two of them were fighting each other, Xue Yi looked frightened. After identifying for a moment, he blurted out: " Isn't this the male guest? "

" Why would the guest start a fight with the second cousin ? " Zheng Xiuying was puzzled, " Go and call for help. "

" No need. "

Xue Yi observed for a moment and saw that his second cousin clearly had the upper hand and could subdue this man in about three moves.

Sure enough, as soon as she finished speaking, Cui Heng cut off the man's hands behind his back, stepped on the man with his foot, and said in a cold voice: " Still running? "

" You made a mistake, sir. " The man's cheek was pressed to the ground, his face turned red and he kept struggling, " I'm just an ordinary hunter. "

To dare to quibble at this point is indeed cunning.

Cui Heng was too lazy to listen to his explanation, and looked at Lu Xueyi: " Come and see if this is the assassin who hit you when he first arrived in Chang'an? "

It turned out to be the assassin who assassinated the prince. Xueyi understood and said "Oh" and quickly put his head in.

Zheng Xiuying's eyebrows moved slightly, not knowing that they had so much involvement in the past, she slowly tightened her palms.

" It's him. " Xue Yi took a closer look and recognized it, " Snub nose, thick lips, wide face, yes, it must be him. "

The assassin also recognized Lu Xueyi because her appearance was so outstanding, so when he saw her from a distance last night, he felt that something was wrong and wanted to run away anxiously.

Unexpectedly, he still couldn't escape.

The assassin glared at Lu Xueyi fiercely and struggled to pounce.

" You still dare to move? " Cui Heng stepped on his hand, and he screamed in pain before he stopped.

The assassin endured the pain and took a closer look, and found that the young lady did not have a bun, so she was expected to be a virgin.

A young lady who has not yet left the court , but a man came out of her window in the morning. It seems that there is something fishy between them.

The assassin was furious and was about to shout out, but Cui Heng anticipated it in advance and quickly tore off a piece of clothing and blocked his mouth: " Be honest . "

The assassin still wanted to struggle, but Cui Heng directly picked him up and carried him out: " Today I happened to catch the assassin who had been absconding for a long time. I took him back to Jingzhao Mansion. Can you go back on your own? "

" Don't worry, cousin, business matters are important. I'll be fine. " Zheng Xiuying said.

Cui Heng nodded and glanced at Lu Xueyi again: " What about you? "

" I can also go back by myself. " Xueyi nodded quickly.

Cui Heng then picked up the man and walked away. After walking halfway, he suddenly stopped again and stared at Lu Xueyi: " You must have contributed a lot to catching this assassin this time. You should think carefully about what you want in the past few days. When the time comes, Go to Qingwu Courtyard to ask me for help. "

What does she want? She wants him to let her go . Can he give it to her?

Xue Yi only dared to complain about this, but did not dare to say it out loud. She nodded lightly: " Okay. "

Zheng Xiuying always felt that there was an indescribable intimacy between them.

After Cui Heng left, she pulled Xue Yi aside and asked, " Were you familiar with each other before? "

Xue Yi didn't dare to admit it , so he only briefly explained the collision when he first arrived in Chang'an.

Zheng Xiuying finally gave up her worries.

But Xue Yi's underwear last night was torn after all, and it was barely tied into a knot, and it rubbed against the soft skin on her shoulders when she moved around, making it particularly uncomfortable.

Xue Yi walked for a few moments, then couldn't help but stretch out her hand to adjust, causing Zheng Xiuying to look back frequently.

She could only assume that there were too many mosquitoes and the bumps were caused by bites.

Zheng Xiuying then suggested: " Since the worship is over, the weather is getting better, and the second cousin has left, we might as well go back today. "

Xue Yi's body was being rubbed red by the belt, and it was not easy to cook the medicine in this mountain temple, so she was afraid of arousing people's suspicion, so she was eager to go back and drink it again, so she nodded: " Okay. "

So the two of them turned back in advance.

Going down the mountain is much easier than going up the mountain.

After another hard night last night , Xue Yi was sore all over and couldn't help but take a nap against the window while sitting in the carriage.

After turning around the long mountain road, the carriage swayed and headed towards the city again.

After entering the city, the street market outside started to become lively, and the sounds of various hawkers could be heard all the time.

Halfway through the journey , the carriage suddenly shook heavily.

Xue Yi was sleeping in a daze, and she lost control of her body and accidentally knocked against the window.

She woke up with a pain in her forehead, rubbing her eyes and looking confused: " What's wrong? "

Harukata sat aside, lifted the curtain and took a look: " It seems that the carriage hit someone, and the onlookers are making a noise. "

" Why did you hit someone? " Xueyi woke up and quickly took the power fence to go down, " I'll go take a look. "

Zheng Xiuying, who was in front of her, looked back from the carriage and looked at her: " You don't have to get down, you're just a slave. If you bump into her, you'll bump into her. Just ask someone to get rid of you later . "

Xue Yi opened the curtain and looked over, and sure enough she saw a man in ragged clothes and messy hair lying on the ground moaning .

He was estimated to be young, probably only in his twenties.

Not even a slave can be so cruel to others.

Seeing that he was seriously injured, Xue Yi lifted the curtain and said, " Let me go and have a look. "

Nowadays, the gap between the good and the lowly is like a chasm, and the gap between the untouchables and the nobles is even worse.

In Zheng Xiuying's eyes, these slaves are like sheep or dogs. If they are injured, they are injured. If they die, they are dead. It is not a big deal at all.

Zheng Xiuying covered her nose with a handkerchief. She felt that the stench of this man's body had hit her, and she said impatiently: " Go back quickly. "

=== Chapter 66 === _

Xue Yi didn't care about her impatience either. , seeing blood on the ground, walked over and lifted the man's lying head, and asked: " How are you ? "

The man grabbed the hem of her skirt tightly and shouted hoarsely: " Help me ..."

There was also a fresh whip mark on his face, and more on his back, which were beaten to pieces and looked really scary.

His appearance is not bad, his features are straight.

He must have been in trouble and just escaped from some hard labor.

Xue Yi was afraid, but her eyes were shining with infinite desire to survive.

He wanted to live, really, really wanted to live.

Xue Yi estimated his age , he probably just married his wife not long ago, and there was probably a wife waiting for him at home, so he was so concerned about her.

She herself was in jail, so she had special sympathy for such people.

So Xueyi did not hesitate, turned to Qingfang and said: " Take him back, the yard happens to be short of a servant to sweep. "

Zheng Xiuying only sneered at her bad intentions.

However, when Harukata helped the person up and saw the dirty face, her whole body felt as if a basin of cold water had been poured on her from beginning to end, which chilled her heart.

-How could it be him?

How is he still alive?

Zheng Xiuying was completely stunned. She grabbed the window edge and took another look. Although her eyes were dirty, her eyes had not changed. Her figure was much thinner, but her airs were still there.

—He is the eldest cousin, Cui Jing, the most gentle and elegant grandson of the Cui family in the past.

The figure ... is wrong .

Zheng Xiuying took a closer look and found that he was prostrate on the ground, and his right foot was obviously unable to use any force.

He's lame.

A lame person is no more than half a cripple, and his future is completely ruined.

If Cui Jing comes back at this time , Zheng Xiuying will still have to marry him according to the previous agreement.

But she was unwilling in the past, and now Cui Jing has become a useless person. How can Zheng Xiuying be willing to pay for it her whole life?

What's more, she has been struggling for three years, and finally her second cousin has made a filial piety, and the marriage is about to be decided.

At this time, why does the eldest cousin come back?

Why did you come back at this time?

As long as he stays up for half a year, or even a year, the deal will be done and nothing can be changed.

Also, after the eldest cousin comes back, will the words she said at the beginning be exposed?

If everyone knew the truth, would she be kicked out?

Zheng Xiuying's mind roared instantly, with countless thoughts pouring out.

While she was stunned, the prostrate man also looked up at her.

When their eyes met , Zheng Xiuying's whole body tensed up, and her fingertips were about to bleed from the palm of her hand.

But the eyes that were looking at her only paused for a moment, and then slid over her body without any ripples, landing on Lu Xueyi, still hoarsely asking for help.

—Cui Jing doesn't know her.

In other words, Cui Jing lost his memory?

Zheng Xiuying observed carefully for a moment and found that her eldest cousin was slow to react and did not look like a normal person.

Inexplicably, Zheng Xiuying breathed a sigh of relief.

Cui Jing lost his memory, and his second cousin left at this time, leaving only the well-meaning Lu Xueyi in the way.

As long as she didn't speak, no one would know that the lame slave in front of her was actually the eldest son of the Cui family.

It was almost like even God was helping her.

Zheng Xiuying took a deep breath and called to Lu Xueyi: " Sister Lu, this person's origin is unknown. I'm afraid it's hard to take him to the Duke's mansion, right? "

" But he is really pitiful ..." Xue Yi couldn't bear it.

" Sister, you don't know something. " Zheng Xiuying interrupted coldly, " Slaves like this are mostly runaway slaves. If you see him pitifully and take him back, you may get into a lawsuit. "

The aristocratic families do have the habit of keeping slaves, and Xue Yi also understands that.

When she was hesitating , a burly man with a stubble on his face squeezed out from the crowd.

The person who came picked up the man and whipped him: " You dare to run away? I let you run away without paying attention, bastard! Look, I won't teach you a lesson this time! "

When the whip was struck, the man was in pain and his hands and feet were curled up, like an earthworm with half of it broken off.

Xue Yi also twitched. She really couldn't bear it. She frowned and stopped her: " Why did you hit me so hard? "

" Where did you come from to meddle in other people's business ? I discipline my slave, but it's your turn to interfere? " The big man was dissatisfied.

After being pulled by the people around him , the big man saw the Bolingcui family's mark engraved on the carriage.

Swallowing down the curse words again, he said in a weird voice: " Hey. It turns out he is from the Cui family. Since you see how pitiful he is, you might as well buy him and take him back. I'll charge you twenty guan, so you don't miss the money. Bar? "

Twenty dollars to buy a cripple, is this a money grab?

Harukata almost cursed, but stopped when Xueyi grabbed him.

Twenty strings was indeed too much. She didn't bring that much with her, so she had to look back at Zheng Xiuying.

Zheng Xiuying was willing to borrow it, so she just avoided looking and said: " Nowadays, there are often people who pretend to be pitiful and play double act, specifically to favor a little lady like you who is not experienced in the world. I don't care about money, I just don't want you to be cheated. You should consider it. "

Will he be a traitor ?

Xue Yi looked at the tied and twitching man, hesitant.

The man responded a little slowly and shook his head slowly: " I'm not a liar ..."

Those eyes could not deceive anyone, they were calm but full of pleading.

Xue Yi became more and more intolerable, but Zheng Xiuying had already lowered the curtain and called to the coachman: " Let's go. "

Now Xue Yi had no choice but to apologize: " I'm sorry. "

" You can't even get twenty guans? What nonsense is that? "

The big man didn't kill anyone, so he spat, grabbed the collar and lifted the person up: " Let's go back with me. If you dare to run away again, I will sell you to southern Xinjiang! "

A long trail of blood was drawn on the ground . The man seemed to have accepted his fate and closed his eyes calmly.

Xue Yi's chest felt really tight, and until she got on the carriage and left the market far away, she was still a little out of breath.

The carriage was driving slowly, and when Xue Yi was feeling depressed, he suddenly touched something hard from his brocade bag.

She opened the kit and found that it contained a piece of jade, which seemed to belong to her second cousin.

Last night, her second cousin tore her clothes and seemed to have promised to compensate her.

She didn't take it seriously at the time . Could it be that he stuffed the jade into her later while she was asleep ?

That should be it.

This jade is extremely transparent, worth more than a hundred gold, and can buy dozens of such slaves.

Do you want to go back?

Xue Yi rubbed the jade and pondered for a long time, but she still couldn't forget those eyes. When she was about to turn the corner, her heart suddenly stopped and she stopped the carriage: " Stop the car and turn back. "

Chapter 51 _ token

After turning two streets, we will reach the Duke's Mansion . Why do we have to go back at this time?

The sun has set in the west, and the evening drums are beating not far away.

The coachman reined up his horse and reminded: " Ms. Lu , it's already getting late. If you turn back now, you may miss the curfew when you come back later. If you are blocked outside, you will be in trouble. "

The sound of the dusk drum was threatening , and Xueyi also knew that this was not a good time.

But in the huge crowd of people , this person bumped into her carriage.

Somehow, it seemed as if even God was giving her a chance.

Xue Yi thought for a while, but still couldn't bear to be cruel , and still ordered: " You move faster , I think it's still too late. "

The coachman had no choice but to turn the carriage around again.

She suddenly turned around. Zheng Xiuying watched from a distance, stopped the carriage, and sent someone to ask why.

Xue Yi explained that he had just dropped something in the crowd and wanted to go back and look for it.

Seeing that she was penniless , Zheng Xiuying took action just now if she wanted to save her . Moreover, she had gone so far , and even if she turned back now , Chang'an was so big , it would be impossible to find anyone, so she didn't say anything and let her go.

But before leaving, she also advised like the coachman: " This Chang'an is no better than Jiangzuo . There is a curfew at night and the rules are very strict. If you are still walking on the street after the curfew , I am afraid you will be arrested by the Yulin Guards. Go quickly Come back quickly, don't cause any trouble. "

" I understand. I will rush back as soon as I find something. " Xue Yi nodded repeatedly, and Zheng Xiuying let her go back.

Xueyi didn't know that although the curfew was strict, it was just a matter of words for a wealthy family like the Bolingcui family .

Before Zheng Xiuying came out, the third lady gave her a passing token in case she came back late and the road was inconvenient.

But Zheng Xiuying held the token in her hand, but did not give it to Lu Xueyi. She just said to the coachman calmly: " Let's go. "

The sound of drums urged people, and the crowds and carriages in the market were all heading towards the city, with few going out.

The carriage turned around and headed back, going against the flow of people along the way, which was particularly inconvenient.

By the time Xue Yi followed the trail and returned to the street , the market was already mostly empty, and the burly man and the injured man had long since disappeared.

However, since the big man could recognize the Bolingcui family's mark at a glance, he guessed that he was also someone who often hung out in Chang'an . Xueyi looked at the restaurant opposite and asked carefully.

" The one in the afternoon? You said Hu San. " The boss quickly remembered, " He is a Hu merchant who sells mules and horses in the West Market and travels to the Western Regions. Recently, he has started selling slaves. If you want to find him, you might as well go Look for him in the Western Market, he often sells slaves there. "

It turned out to be a Hu businessman.

Recently, it has been popular among the Chang'an family to use Kunlun slaves, but that man was obviously a Han Chinese, how could he end up living in such a state?

Xueyi put aside her questions for the time being, thanked the boss, and then walked towards the West Market.

=== Chapter 67 === _

I walked two streets in a row and didn't see that person.

Qingfang was a little anxious: " Madam, it's really late. If you stay out for one night, I'm afraid it will damage your reputation. "

Not to mention the second lady, the lady went out this time because she had a legitimate reason to worship her mother, so she stayed outside for no reason. With the second lady's good-natured nature, she didn't know how to scold their wife after she returned.

" Let's look for it again. " Xueyi didn't look back , still patrolling around.

When she turned to the third street, in the distance, she heard the sound of a whip being raised and cutting through the wind.

This was followed by a muffled groan.

" run? "

The big man's curse came again : " I dug you out of the yellow sand, and your life is mine, do you understand? Next time you dare to run away, I will break your other leg too ! "

After he finished speaking, another whip came down, and the sound of the skin and flesh being peeled off was shocking.

Another person advised: " If you beat him like this, who will settle the score with us if he is killed? Just teach him a lesson. Anyway, he has lost his memory. Even if he runs away, he won't be able to go anywhere. "

" Bah! You 're a lame waste. Even if you run home, do you think your family will still want you? If you ask me, it's better to stay here honestly. As long as you help with the accounts, I promise to leave a message for you. Eat. "

The big man said viciously, raising his whip and trying to throw it down again.

The whip was already raised high, and the person lying on the ground closed his eyes subconsciously. Just when it was about to fall, Xue Yi couldn't help but push the door open: " Stop! "

" Hey, isn't this the little lady from this afternoon? How come you have the time to find yourself here? You should be careful where you step. This is where the lower class live. Don't dirty your feet. " Hu San twirled his beard. , as if a dead pig is not afraid of boiling water .

Xue Yi ignored his sarcasm and only looked at the man curled up on the ground: " How are you? "

The man's face was covered in blood, and he was stunned for a moment before he realized it was the young lady from before.

" It's you ..." He uttered a few words in a hoarse voice, his gray eyes showing a glimmer of light.

Seeing that he was really pitiful, Xue Yi pinched the handkerchief and said to Hu San: " I want this man, please give me a price. "

" Why do you want him? What's the use of a cripple? I still have a few good ones here. You might as well go and have a look, little lady? " Hu San raised his lips.

" No need, just him. " Xueyi did not explain , " Didn't you say twenty strings? I'll pay. "

After Xue Yi heard Hu San's voice, she went to pawn the jade Cui Heng gave her.

Such fine jade, with the Bolingcui family's mark engraved on it, even if it was on the black market, the owner of the pawn shop did not dare to accept it at first.

But her appearance was really outstanding, she didn't look like she was stolen, and the price was not expensive, so the boss had the courage to accept her and pawned her for a hundred gold.

" Twenty Guan? " Hu □□ regretted and thought about it, " I just said it out of anger, and I didn't really want to sell him. I brought this man back from the Western Regions. There is some sense of friendship. How can I sell him?" You can sell it so easily, don't you think so, little lady? "

" Thirty guans. " Xueyi heard that he was asking for a price on purpose and didn't want to stay in this place of right and wrong for long.

" Do n't look at him as a cripple. He is clean and not ugly. He is also literate. Thirty guan is not easy to buy. " Hu San kicked the man lying on the ground again. " Those who can only recite a few sentences should come and listen. Isn't this what you usually talk about? "

After a kick , the man who was lying down twitched, and a trace of blood flowed from the corner of his mouth.

" Okay, don't hit him. " Xueyi pursed her lips, " Forty strings, do you want love? "

After she finished speaking, she threw the money on the ground and stepped forward to help the person up.

Hey, forty dollars, this little lady is really soft-hearted, she is stupid and has a lot of money.

Hu San sneered, and took a closer look, and found that although the little lady was wearing a power fence, her figure was slim and graceful, and her outstretched hands were as white as snow, with no flaws visible.

The face behind Mi Li is looming, and it is even more stunningly beautiful.

If such a beauty were to be sold on the black market, it would fetch a high price of thousands of taels.

" Okay, you're lucky. " Hu San picked up the money and stared at Xueyi again, thinking, " Little lady, do you need me to send someone to give it to you ? "

Xue Yi shied away with a cold face : " No need. "

Yes, she is still a cold beauty.

It's more likable .

Hu San was about to make a move , but this person had just gotten off the Bolingcui family's carriage, and her accent sounded like someone from Wu. She was expected to be a visiting girl.

The aristocratic family had countless scandals. Such a beauty, with such a slim figure, might have already become the companion of some young master in the family.

Hu San couldn't afford to offend Mrs. Cui, so he had to suppress his thoughts and said, " Little lady, walk slowly. "

" Body contract. " Xue Yi still said coldly, " Give it to me. "

This little lady also knows about the physical bond, and it seems that she doesn't understand it at all.

Hu San handed her the body deed again : " Take it, little lady. "

Xue Yi took it and looked at it carefully, only to see the word " Wang Jing " written on it .

It turns out that this man's name is Wang Jing.

Xue Yi put away the identity certificate and led the people into the carriage.

The man was beaten so hard that he fainted at first . He was confused and vaguely knew that he had been changed hands again.

After the carriage drove a certain distance, he slowly opened his eyes. When he saw Cui's eagle mark on the top, his pupils dilated, then slowly narrowed back, and he held up his arms and tried his best to get down.

" You're still injured and can't move. " Xueyi held him down, " Why don't you come with me? Didn't you beg me just now? "

She didn't understand.

When Cui Jing escaped , he indeed begged her, but he didn't see Cui's carriage at that time and just thought it was an ordinary noble girl.

Unexpectedly, he hit his own carriage.

Now that he knows it, he doesn't want to go back.

Cui Jing raised his head , his eyes dull.

Just like Hu San said, he was lame and already a disabled person.

When he led the troops to fight against Wu La, he was ambushed and all his men died.

It was because the deputy general changed his clothes while he was injured and unconscious, that he escaped. However, the deputy general ended up being quartered.

Later, when his father learned that he was defeated, he suddenly died of a heart attack.

His father must have been extremely disappointed with him at that time, right?

He failed to prove himself, but instead dragged his father and subordinates down. He was a useless person, how could he have the nerve to come back?

When Cui Jing thinks about it now, his heart still hurts badly.

There is also Zheng Xiuying. Cui Jing originally planned to marry her after establishing a successful career, but she didn't care about him in the first place, and I'm afraid she is even more reluctant now.

He didn't want to make her sad again, so when he saw Zheng Xiuying in the market, his thoughts for three years had piled up like a tide, but he didn't say a word and pretended not to recognize her and looked away.

That's it, he should have died a long time ago. In the past three years of being a walking dead, he has become like a ball of carrion and will never be able to stand up.

" What's wrong with you? " Xueyi was slightly worried when she saw him closing his eyes.

After her thoughts subsided, Cui Jing opened her eyes again and asked dryly: " Who are you ? "

" I am the niece of Mrs. Cui's second wife, and my surname is Lu. " Xue Yi explained briefly.

It turns out that the second aunt 's niece is no wonder he has never seen her, but she is kind-hearted.

" Thank you for the rescue. It's just that I'm lame. I'm afraid I can't do anything for my wife. " Cui Jing apologized while coughing.

" I didn't think about what you did. " Xue Yi sighed softly, " To be honest, although I saved you, I am just a cousin girl who lives under someone else's roof. I'm afraid I can't take you back. "

" Do you have family? Why don't I send you back. " Xue Yi asked.

Cui Jing was silent for a moment and shook his head.

" Okay. " After thinking for a while, Xue Yi said again: " No, if you are willing, I will put you in the hospital to recuperate, and wait for you to find a place to go on your own after you recover. I wonder if you are willing? "

" Medical clinic? " Cui Jing was stunned.

" Well. " Xue Yi pondered for a long time, and it seemed that this was the only way. She gave him the body deed and warned him carefully, " This is your body deed. Take it and I will redeem it for you." You are free and no longer a slave. I heard that you can still read and write. When you recover from your injuries, Chang'an is so big and there are so many shops. I think you can survive by working as an accountant. "

A body deed that had been trapped for three years was handed over to him. Cui Jing curled his fingers and did not pick it up.

After a long while, he said in a hoarse voice: " Why does Madam Lu treat me so well? "

At first glance, this man can tell that he has suffered a lot. When others show kindness to him, his first reaction is not to accept it, but to ask himself whether he deserves it.

" Take it. " Xueyi put the body deed into his hand, feeling slightly sour .

After being tortured for three years, this was the first time Cui Jing received such unreserved kindness.

Cui Jing held the deed and slowly lowered her head: " I thank Madam Lu for her great kindness. Wang Jing will remember it in his heart. If there is anyone who can help in the future, I will just mention it. I will go through fire and water without hesitation." . "

A helpless refugee, Xue Yi didn't expect him to give anything in return, so he just said casually: " It's just a little effort, you don't have to worry about it. The hospital is here, I will help you go down. "

Cui Jing hesitated to speak, but he really didn't have the courage to go back now, so he didn't say anything and let her help him down.

" The flesh and skin injuries on this man's body are minor. He will be fine after half a month. It's just that he is mentally depressed and has become ill over a long period of time. The internal injuries may be more serious. " The doctor pulled Xue Yi aside and said.

" Feeling depressed ? " Xue Yi frowned and thought about it carefully. This Wang Jing spoke quite elegantly, and Hu San said he was also literate. I'm afraid something happened to his family.

This kind of thing is beyond the reach of medicine, and we can only hope that he can think of it on his own.

After checking the injury, it was found that it was getting late. Before Xue Yi could speak, Cui Jing on the side urged her: " It's getting late. The curfew will be enforced later. If Mrs. Lu doesn't go back, she may be stopped outside. "

As a person from the Western Regions, he knew very well about Chang'an.

Xue Yi was slightly confused, but the sky was indeed getting dark, so she couldn't care less and could only go out: " Then you just have a good life. I'll come see you another day and pay for the medicine. "

Cui Jing nodded and urged her to leave quickly.

Only then did Xue Yi get on the carriage.

As soon as she went out , it was later than she thought. The sound of the four hundred evening drums had almost stopped, and there were only a few pedestrians on the street.

Xue Yi hurriedly asked the driver to drive back, the horses' hooves crisscrossed and they ran very fast.

But halfway through , the drumming stopped, and in the distance, there were Yulin guards pulling up the fence on the street, guarding the front like door gods.

When he saw the carriage, Yu Linwei shouted sharply: " Stop! It's already the curfew. Who is here, violating the ban? "

The street was surrounded from front to back, and Xue Yi could not move forward or retreat. He could only explain through the curtain: " I am a distant relative of the Cui family. I didn't rush back for some reason. I hope you will let me go. "

The Cui family of Boling was the highest-ranking family in Chang'an, and from time to time, people who broke the rules would ask for help in the name of the Cui family.

Yu Linwei, who was on duty, could almost hear cocoons in his ears, and said impatiently: " You said you are a distant relative of the Cui family, do you have a token? "

" No. " Xue Yi pursed her lips and said honestly .

=== Chapter 68 === _

" No, how dare you use the name of the Cui family? If you know your mistake and make a mistake, you will be punished with a higher penalty. " The Yu Linwei whipped his whip, pointed at her carriage and said fiercely, " Come down and follow me. Department of Prisons . "

Why do you still need to go to the Prison Department?

Xue Yi was anxious and explained softly: " Sir, I am really a distant relative of the Cui family. My aunt is the second wife of the Cui family ..."

" Come down! " Yulin Wei didn't believe it at all.

Xueyi trembled all over, hearing that these Habayashi guards tortured people in endless ways. Harukata had never seen such a battle before, and did not dare to say a word.

When the two of them were shivering , another carriage suddenly drove up not far away, passing by openly. Not only did the Yulin Guards not stop it, but they took the initiative to get out of the way.

" If I can't, why can that car drive ? " Xueyi took a look and asked boldly .

" That one. " Yu Linwei sneered, " That is the second young master of the Cui family that you are attached to. Since you said you are from the Cui family, how come you don't even recognize him? "

It turned out to be his second cousin. Xueyi immediately called out softly, as if he had seen a savior: " Second cousin! "

Habayashi Wei still sneered, crossing his arms to see how long she could last.

But when this soft sound came out, the carriage in front actually slowed down.

Yu Linwei's face changed slightly, and the arms he was holding slowly relaxed.

Seeing this, Xue Yi shouted again: " Second cousin, it's me! "

As soon as she shouted, the carriage actually stopped.

A slender hand opened the curtain, and for a moment, an indifferent voice came from inside: " What's going on? "

Xue Yi quickly picked up her skirt and went down, trotting to his car: " Second cousin, I came back late and was stuck on the road. "

The Yu Linwei didn't expect that they really knew each other, so he lowered his head and apologized repeatedly, and explained the whole story: " We definitely didn't mean to stop this lady, it's just that she didn't show her token, which led to the misunderstanding. , Your Majesty, please forgive me. "

Cui Heng put his slender hand on the window casually. When he heard the token, he frowned a little and glanced at Xue Yi: " Why is there no token? Didn't I give you the jade pendant? "

What jade pendant?

Could it be the one he gave her last night?

Xue Yi was stunned, she really didn't expect that her second cousin gave her such a valuable thing.

" Why don't you say anything? " Cui Henglin frowned, " Take it out and show it to him. "

The jade pendant has been pawned and sold by her, how to get it ...

Xue Yi bit her lip, her cheeks were hot, and she didn't know how to explain it.

Chapter 52 _ Cross the line

There was no reply for a moment.

Cui Heng vaguely understood , knocked on the car window, and glanced at her lightly: " Why don't you say anything? "

Faced with the second cousin's questioning , waves of warmth surged across Xue Yi's face.

But if she was asked to choose again , she would still pawn this jade.

After all, jade is dead and people are alive.

No matter how precious jade is, it is not as important as a human life.

However, in Zheng Xiuying's eyes , not to mention being on par with a beautiful jade , a slave could not even compare to a cat in her arms.

Xue Yi thought of the tea again. Even the tea was divided so clearly. How would the second cousin treat these slaves?

Are he and Zheng Xiuying the same person?

If he were to know that she sold the jade and ended up rescuing such a lowly slave , Xue Yi couldn't guarantee that he would be angry.

What's more , Wang Jing 's injury was serious, and subsequent treatment would require a lot of money.

She was a cousin from a poor family, and she was already having a hard time in the Duke's mansion. How could she get so much money at once?

Xueyi thought for a while and decided not to tell her second cousin for now, so she lowered her head and said, " Cousin , it's my fault, I ... I accidentally lost the jade . "

" Lost? " Cui Heng's eyes darkened , " Do you know what kind of jade it is? "

Xue Yi shook his head and his voice softened: " I don't know, I'm sorry, second cousin, I didn't mean it. "

It was a piece of jade that symbolized Cui's identity . As long as she held this jade , she could travel anywhere in Chang'an without any hindrance.

I gave it to her yesterday , but she lost it today .

How careless is she?

Cui Heng felt angry.

But when his eyes fell on the top of her velvety hair, her anger was extinguished again.

Cui Heng's voice suddenly faded: " If you lose it, just throw it away. It's not a valuable thing. "

Xue Yi was nervous for a long time, but she heard that he let it go so easily. She raised her head and said, " Seriously? "

Cui Heng responded lightly, and Xue Yi's face immediately relaxed.

It scared her to death. She almost thought that what she was pawning was an extremely valuable jade pendant.

That's right, with someone like the second cousin, it's probably beyond the reach of ordinary people to point at anything in his hand.

Cui Heng looked at her relieved look and didn't pursue it further.

It's just that he lost the jade pendant, but Cui Heng was going to the palace right now. Without the token and without his help, it would be difficult for Lu Xueyi to pass the interrogation along the way.

It was always a time like this that got him into trouble.

Cui Heng frowned and could only take her back to his house first: " Follow me. If anything happens later , you are not allowed to come out. "

What else could happen so late?

Xue Yi was puzzled. She looked around carefully and realized that there were many dark figures following her second cousin.

After taking a closer look, I recognized that these black figures were all Habayashi Guards.

It was dark at night , and these Yulin guards were wearing black armor. It was really difficult to identify them if you didn't look carefully.

The direction of Duke Boling's mansion is the same as the road to the palace , so the second cousin is heavily guarded. Now he is not going back to the mansion at all, but entering the palace overnight?

What made him rush into the palace was probably the assassin who killed the prince.

Xue Yi glanced at it and saw a piece of complaint covering his lap, which seemed to be what the assassin had confessed to.

" Second cousin, what happened? " Although Xueyi was scared, she still looked up at him, " Is there anything you need me to do ? "

" You? " Cui Heng smiled.

Obviously there was no malice in this laughter, but Xue Yi realized that her words had crossed the line and immediately lowered her head.

Cui Heng caught a glimpse of her red ear tips and intertwined fingers, then moved his eyes away and said calmly: " It's not impossible. "

" Then ... then what can I do? " Xueyi looked up , a little incoherent for a moment.

" Come up and ride with me. "

Cui Heng's knees were slightly apart, his body leaned forward , his eyes were sharp and compelling.

They were people who had skin-to-skin contact. As soon as Xueyi saw her second cousin's slightly parted legs, some inappropriate scenes popped up in her mind, and her cheeks turned a light pink.

Could it be that the second cousin wanted her at this time?

But apart from this, it seemed like there was nothing she could do to help.

Xue Yi's cheeks were slightly hot, but she didn't dare to say anything, so she could only slowly get on the carriage.

The second cousin still didn't respond, so she had to sit on his lap slowly, holding his shoulders and trying to explain: " Isn't it inappropriate now? "

Cui Heng realized that she had misunderstood since she took the initiative to sit on his lap.

Now when he heard her ask this again, he raised his hand and turned her face towards her: " Am I so impatient in your eyes ? "

Xue Yi blinked and said nothing, obviously acquiescing.

Cui Heng suddenly turned cold and said in a deep voice: " Go down. "

Xue Yi quickly sat back and arranged the clothes on his lap, and Cui Heng's face turned slightly.

After a moment, Xue Yi listened to his external instructions again, and then she realized that her second cousin wanted to free up her carriage to go east and west, and find another way to the palace.

So cautious, who sent this assassin?

Xue Yi couldn't help but asked.

" Duke Weiguo. "

Cui Heng only said three words, and Xue Yi understood.

This Duke of Wei is the current uncle of the state, and he is also the father of Wei Shaoyin whom he met in Jing Zhaoyin before.

Strangely enough, few of the crown princes established since the founding of the Zhou Dynasty successfully succeeded to the throne. Most of them were deposed and deposed before they even took the throne.

Now the situation of the prince is like this again.

The current prince is the descendant of the previous empress, but the current empress is the Wei family.

The Wei family has a son, the sixth prince, who is also an adult.

Although the saint established a crown prince, he also liked the sixth prince quite a lot, so there were rumors circulating in the court that he would abolish the crown prince and establish a sixth prince instead.

It would be reasonable if the Wei family took action against the prince.

But the prince's current concubine is the legitimate daughter of the Cui family, and the Cui family is the most senior family in Chang'an. Therefore, the prince's assassination has become a dispute between the Cui and Wei clans. No wonder the second cousin takes it so seriously and carries him with him. He brought so many black-armored feather forest guards.

But Xue Yi didn't know that Cui Heng was not just for the position of prince.

The prince is the main war faction , and the Wei family is the peace faction. If the sixth prince is allowed to ascend the throne, with his temperament, I am afraid he will never be able to repel the Turks and unify the Western Region, and the revenge of his father and brother will never be avenged. .

Xue Yi didn't know what Cui Heng was thinking. She just couldn't imagine it. Is the Wei family really so domineering that she dared to intercept an imperial official in the street?

While Xue Yi was still hesitating, fire broke out outside the western sky.

The red light shot into the sky, looking in the direction of Jing Zhaoyin.

The assassin had just been caught during the day, and Jing Zhaoyin started a fire at night. If he said it had nothing to do with it, even an outsider like Xue Yi wouldn't believe it.

=== Chapter 69 === _

Sure enough, as soon as Jing Zhaoyin became angry, the Yulin guards around Cui Heng became more cautious and slowly tightened the siege.

It was already late at night, and the street was extremely quiet after the curfew. When the carriage turned into an alley, a group of people rushed out from nowhere and suddenly surrounded the vacated carriage in front of Xue Yi.

The man was dressed in black and had a mask on his face. Without saying a word , he started to attack neatly, aiming directly at the carriage.

Someone actually came to intercept and kill him . This was the first time Xue Yi encountered such a scene.

Before she could react , the carriage she had vacated was split into several pieces by several people.

Seeing that the carriage was empty, the group of people only paused for a moment, then turned around and walked this way, fighting with the guarding Yulin Guards.

Both sides are well-trained and have clear goals.

The only sound of the sword cutting through the neck and piercing the flesh was the dull sound of the soldiers fighting hand to hand .

This was probably not the first time that something like this had happened in Chang'an. The few lights along the way were extinguished.

Not long after, the ground was littered with corpses.

Cui Heng seemed to be used to this kind of scene. Seeing this, he just handed the confession to Xue Yi: " Take it, I'll come back. "

There are so many people outside, is this just a matter of going back and forth?

Xue Yi was a little nervous.

Cui Heng didn't seem to hear the subtle noise behind him, and just bent down and picked up a long sword from the ground.

As soon as he picked up the sword, the aura around him suddenly changed, like an open sword, extremely sharp.

As soon as the group saw him coming out, they immediately changed their targets and surrounded him.

Cui Heng's expression remained unchanged , and he held the sword as calmly as he held a pen.

However, the sword is not as polite as the pen. As soon as it is moved, it will hit the person's neck and chest, killing him with one sharp sword.

Xueyi once heard that fighting methods like this are unique to those who have been on the battlefield.

The sword has no eyes on the battlefield, and there are endless enemies in all directions, so people are not treated as human beings on the battlefield, but only as a piece of meat with a head on it.

What everyone has to do is to seriously injure others in the fastest and easiest way, so core areas like the neck and heart are naturally the top priority.

Cui Heng is a typical example of this style of play.

Xue Yi didn't know how many fights he had gone through before he developed such an accurate and neat technique, killing with every move.

But thinking about the thick calluses on his fingers , this experience must not be less than she thought.

A young man from an aristocratic family like him could have a worry-free life with the help of his ancestors, so why did he have to work so hard?

Xue Yi didn't understand, but her heartbeat was beating faster and faster, and she was dazzled by his fast and blurry technique .

There was only red blood in front of her. Countless red blood spurted out, splashing in front of her eyes and exploding into blood flowers.

The tip of his nose was filled with an overwhelming fishy smell, and many people had died. Xueyi was a little dizzy, and he didn't even know that a person had climbed up on the carriage above him.

When she found out, the man had already raised the knife high above her head, as if he was about to chop it down at the next moment.

A bright light flashed, and Xue Yi's eyes were shaken.

Then, when a drop of blood dripped from the tip of the knife above her head and hit her knees, she realized.

- A knife hung above her head.

Xue Yi couldn't describe the feeling at that moment . She was so nervous that the hair on her body stood on end.

She seemed to be able to feel the blade approaching, and her hair stood on end.

The big knife slashed down hard, Xue Yi held her breath and became stiff.

But when the knife fell an inch above her head, she suddenly paused, and then Xue Yi's face felt hot, as if it was stained with something.

She took another closer look and realized that a bloody sword tip was visible from the man's heart. Then the man's body became weak and he slid down from the carriage.

he died.

This was the first time someone died in front of her. Xueyi gasped for air and stared at the twitching and gushing chest for a long time without regaining consciousness.

" Scared out of your wits? "

Cui Heng drew the knife and threw it aside in disgust , then wiped his bloody hand with no expression on his face.

Xue Yi slowly raised her head to look at him. Only now did her stiff fingers move, feeling a little residual warmth.

She is still alive.

The second cousin rescued her again.

Xue Yi slowly lowered her head. Although her second cousin was very bad, it seemed that he was the one who saved her every time like this. She had mixed emotions for a moment.

" If you are so cowardly, you will die alone ..."

the word " already " , Lu Xueyi suddenly rushed over and hugged him.

She hugged him tightly, as if he were a driftwood on the sea.

Even her body was shaking slightly, she was really scared.

I don't know how lucky she is to always get involved in these things.

Cui Heng said nothing more , looking at her sweaty temples, he just said lightly: " They are all dead, there is no one left. "

His voice was always cold, and it seemed that he didn't even realize that his words were coaxing.

" Seriously? "

Xue Yi hugged his waist and waited for a long time before she dared to lift him up quietly and look around.

This place is only one street away from the Duke's Mansion, and all the people have disappeared, leaving only Yulin Wei neatly collecting the corpses.

Cui Heng was not used to her being so clingy. He put his index finger on her forehead and pushed her back: " Can you go back? "

Only then did Xue Yi realize that she was still holding him, she quickly let go and nodded obediently: " Yes. "

" Really? " Cui Heng asked again , staring at her legs.

The legs under the skirt were clearly still shaking, and the two ankles were shaking slightly.

" I'm fine. " Xue Yi managed to calm down, but when she saw the corpses everywhere, her legs became weak again.

So much blood, so many dead people ...

She took a breath and felt that there were many people hiding in the dark night in the distance.

My legs suddenly felt like lead . I wanted to walk but couldn't move.

" never mind. "

Cui Heng didn't need to think deeply to feel how scared she was. He stretched out his hand and stopped her waist, " I'll take you back first. "

His waist tightened, and Xue Yi was still a little confused: " No need, I can go back by myself. "

Cui Heng was impatient and interrupted her directly: " It's not too late anyway. "

Then, before Xue Yi could react, he was suddenly holding his waist and carrying her into the carriage.

His hands are extremely broad and his shoulders are broad.

Xue Yi was picked up out of thin air but was not afraid at all. Even the strong smell of blood on his body was not that disgusting.

When he was thrown into the carriage, for a moment, Xueyi thought dullly that as long as his second cousin was not in bed, he seemed to be quite a gentleman ...

Chapter 53 _ anger

No one slept well that night.

Especially Zheng Xiuying.

Ever since she saw Cui Jing in the daytime , she felt as if she had seen a ghost, and she was completely lost.

Halfway through her sleep , she sat up and called the maid next to her with sweat on her face: " I asked you to keep an eye on Lihuayuan. Is there anything strange about Lu Xueyi? Did you bring anyone back? "

" Ms. Lu didn't bring anyone back. " The female envoy reported back, " However , Ms. Lu came back late . It seems that she was trapped under the curfew and was sent back by the second young master. "

Fortunately, she didn't bring it back, and Zheng Xiuying breathed a sigh of relief.

However , she was lucky to still be able to meet her second cousin after being blocked outside .

After thinking about it, she still couldn't worry: " No, as long as he stays in Chang'an for one day, I won't worry whether he is crazy or stupid. You can find a few reliable people to search for yesterday's place tomorrow. If you find him Just buy him and send him far away to southern Xinjiang. In short, you must not let him stay in Chang'an. "

Having reached this point , Zheng Xiuying will never allow any mistakes to be made.

The female envoy lowered her head in response.

Just as she was turning around to go out , Zheng Xiuying suddenly stopped her again: " Wait. "

" Before selling , you must first test whether he is really stupid or fake. If you still have memories and know that you are the eldest son of the Cui family ..."

She paused and glanced at the maid: " You know what to do. "

The oil lamp was flickering at night , leaving only a breath, and her face reflected in the half-light and half-sleep looked like a ghost.

The envoy was shivering all over.

This is Cui's eldest son , and he almost got engaged to her.

How could the lady be so cruel.

After Zheng Xiuying said those words , her whole body slumped down.

After all, he has suffered so much on the frontier . Who knows if this eldest cousin's character has changed? Or maybe he always remembers what she said back then, and there's no telling whether he will take revenge on her when he comes back.

The eldest cousin couldn't blame her, she just wanted to protect herself.

Zheng Xiuying slowly leaned against the pillow behind her again, and this time she could barely close her eyes.

Lihuayuan

Xue Yi witnessed a fight. After returning, scenes of corpses strewn all over the place continued to appear in front of her eyes. She finally closed her eyes and woke up again in the middle of the night.

I woke up three or four times in a row , but it was still dark outside the window.

=== Chapter 70 === _

She couldn't help but think that when she entered the palace in the middle of the night , she was reporting a big event like the prince's assassination. If it wasn't handled well, it would definitely be very difficult for her second cousin to handle it.

After all, her second cousin saved her again. She had always been clear about her grudges. At this time, even though she didn't want to admit it, she still didn't want anything to happen to him.

Cui Heng is indeed not that easy at the moment.

There was a fire on Jing Zhaoyin's side , the assassin died, and only a confession was left. The evidence was not that sufficient, but Queen Wei said it was deliberate slander.

Saints have preferences . Even if the evidence is conclusive, it is not easy to convict.

What's more, the prince's injuries were only minor, and did not damage his roots. But at this moment, the Lord was weak and young, and the saint was afraid of the prince and needed to support the sixth prince to contain him. Therefore, the case did not become a big deal in the end. On the surface, it was just an assassin randomly biting the powerful.

However, assassinating the royal family in the street still violated the taboo of the saints. Duke Wei found another excuse to seize the command of the Shence Army. Queen Wei was also angered and grounded, which also gave Cui and the prince an explanation.

This result was expected, so when the saint spoke, the prince accepted the order calmly, and Cui Heng said nothing more.

After returning to the East Palace, the prince loosened his clothes and suddenly laughed at himself: " Xing Jian, how long do you think this prince can sit alone? "

The prince was in his thirties , slightly fatter, and when he was sitting dejectedly on the couch, the jade crown on his head was crooked and hanging sideways.

He really doesn't look like the prince of a country, but more like a frustrated literati.

" Since my father is so fond of my sixth brother, why don't he just appoint him instead? " The prince asked again , and hesitated for a moment, " Is it because Gu Tai is useless, so my father is interested in Yi Chu? "

Cui Heng couldn't answer these two questions.

He looked at the troubled prince and suddenly thought of his brother .

Did your brother ask this question before?

I think there are probably some.

Before he could answer, the prince also remembered Cui's past rumors and shook his head to prevent him from answering: " I shouldn't ask you about this matter . If your brother is still here, he might have some sympathy with me. "

" How can you be bright if you are born with Yu? " The prince murmured, patting his shoulder, " I really envy you sometimes . "

Cui Heng said nothing.

If he was a rat who only wanted to fight for power , like the Sixth Prince, he might be happy.

But he is different from the Sixth Prince. He cares about the eldest brotherhood. He is caught between his father and his elder brother. He cannot act in too much limelight and cannot lose his integrity . The hardships over the years may not be less than those of his elder brother.

However, others may not have seen this, and Cui Heng never mentioned it. He just said calmly: " His Royal Highness has a good military strategy and a dignified character. He is the most suitable candidate for the throne. The saint supports the sixth prince, perhaps just to train His Highness. . "

" Hardening? "

The prince sneered.

They all knew that this was just a comforting statement.

The saint is suspicious. Even if there is no sixth prince, there will be a seventh prince and an eighth prince. When the Turks invaded, the incident happened suddenly. General Cui had just returned from southern Xinjiang and was sent to the west. The men and horses were all exhausted. It is difficult to say that he was not deliberately exhausted. Cui's meaning.

The past was embarrassing, and both of them tacitly agreed not to mention it again.

After not sleeping a wink all night, Cui Heng went back to his house to rest after attending the morning court.

There was such a big commotion last night , and everyone in the family knew about it early this morning.

The old lady and the eldest lady were all worried, and they didn't calm down until they heard that the carriage had returned, that everyone was safe, and that they had received awards.

Cui Heng killed first and then played the show last night , knowing that his mother and grandmother would be worried, so as soon as he returned home, he went straight to the Shou'an Hall to say hello. After entering the door , he apologized before his mother spoke: " Worrying my mother and grandmother, This is unfilial piety. "

The eldest lady had been worried all night and was ready to scold him. She wanted to ask him why he got involved in this dispute again, and wanted to ask him if he had remembered his father's warning before he died. But she was full of reprimands. But after seeing his son, all the accusations were thrown away.

She pulled Cui Heng up and down and looked at her carefully: " Are you injured or bumped somewhere? "

" My son is very well. " Cui Heng said anxiously, " He has neither arms nor legs. "

Even now, he still has time to laugh.

Seeing that he was fine, the eldest lady became angry again: " Are you so anxious? You went to the palace overnight without even leaving a message with your family. If something happened, even if I could ask the Queen Mother to save you, I wouldn't be able to make it in time. You Do you know how worried your grandmother and I are? "

" Miaoying, please sit down. " The old lady was used to seeing the wind and waves. " Erlang did things safely. He didn't say anything. He probably thought it was no big deal. "

Cui Heng also echoed and helped his mother sit down: " Isn't this okay? "

" You put it lightly. What should I do if something really happens? You are the only son I have. "

The eldest lady was still upset and pointed at him and said harshly, " Next time if you put yourself in such danger again, I will definitely ask someone to break your legs directly. This can save your life, but you can't You can't be so bold and arrogant again. "

" I won't be able to work as an official if I have a lame leg. I will be like a useless person. " Cui Heng smiled, " Can my mother really be so cruel and ruin my life? "

" It's better to be a cripple, so you don't have to worry about me. " The eldest lady still said hard, but she didn't dare to think about the consequences of him being really lame. After a while, she asked tentatively, " But you have injured your leg again? "

" Never. " Cui Heng knew that his mother was hard-spoken and soft-hearted, " But if mother doesn't let me sit down, my legs will really be broken. "

" Sit down. " The eldest lady turned away her eyes.

Although he was still alive, the eldest lady couldn't bear to see him seriously suffering.

Cui Heng smiled and the incident was over.

The eldest lady and the old lady didn't want him to be involved in danger , but catching the prince's assassin was a great achievement in the eyes of others, and caused quite a stir in the mansion.

When Xue Yi followed the second lady to pay her respects, she happened to meet Cui Heng coming out.

When the two people passed each other , they looked good at each other and raised the corners of their lips slightly.

Xue Yi only looked at each other once, and then quickly looked away.

Cui Heng suddenly stopped her and said, " I was able to catch the assassin this time thanks to my cousin's portrait. Your Highness will reward you based on your merits. My cousin can do whatever you want. "

In front of everyone, this was the first time they spoke so openly.

Xue Yi was really shocked by his boldness and quickly lowered his head: " This is all my responsibility. I don't dare to take credit. "

" Reward based on merit. This is a gift from the crown prince. There is no need to be polite, cousin. I am in the house today. Cousin can come to me anytime when she has decided. " Cui Heng still looked businesslike .

After a moment, he deliberately added: " As long as it is within my ability , my cousin can help me. "

The words " within our power " had obvious hints. Xueyi was afraid that others would see the clues, so she had no choice but to agree and leave in a hurry: " Okay, thank you cousin, I will come over when I think about it. "

Not far away, the eldest lady and the second lady were talking. From a distance, the eldest lady caught a glimpse of this pair of extremely outstanding-looking children standing by the door, and her eyes paused for a moment.

If we just talk about looks, this cousin is the best match for Erlang, but it's a pity that her status is too low and she is already engaged.

The eldest lady vaguely heard something about rewards based on merit, and took another look at Lu Xueyi, hoping that she would not put forward any excessive conditions.

But later, Lu Xueyi kept her head buried in drinking tea, looking particularly well-behaved, and she retracted her thoughts.

This child is so well-behaved that even if Erlang asked her to make any conditions, she probably wouldn't dare to mention anything.

The second lady sat on the bench all morning again, not paying attention to Lu Xueyi at all. As soon as she came out, she let out a long sigh: " You said they are all descendants of the Cui family, why did my Sanlang have such a bad fate? Although Lang was defeated, he died on the battlefield, which was an honor even though he was defeated.

Erlang has been outstanding since he was a child . He thought that going to the battlefield would dampen his energy, but he didn't expect that he was also doing well in Jing Zhaoyin. After doing such an errand, I'm afraid he will be promoted by the end of the year, right? As a result, even if my Saburo gets better, he may not be able to catch up with these two. "

Xue Yi had already decided to get married, so the second lady didn't hide her words from her and said it in front of her.

Why do you have to compare with the big house?

Xue Yi actually couldn't understand her aunt's mentality. She came from a poor family in Jiangzuo to marry in Chang'an. She was lucky enough that many people couldn't even imagine. She had to compare herself with that well-established lady. She was not asking for it. Is it hard to eat?

Xue Yi was not a person who was keen on fame and wealth, so he just nodded in agreement without saying a word.

The second wife felt angry again when she saw her not fighting or grabbing. Her son was not good enough, and the wife she married was not from a high family background. As expected, Erlang wanted to marry the Zheng family in Xingyang. It seemed that he would not be able to follow her in this life. The big house is fighting.

You can't fight for family status, but you have to fight for appearance.

The second lady stopped Xue Yi again: " The wedding is coming soon, and it's time for you to learn the rules. Recently, the ninth wife of the third bedroom also got engaged, and she is inviting her husband and aunt to teach calligraphy and painting, and to cultivate her character. I plan to let you and Are you willing to go and listen to Lu Xuening? "

It seems that my aunt is planning to fight to the end.

The man in snow clothes spoke softly and could not persuade him at all. He could only nod his head: " Of course it is good. "

" Then you should be more energetic. I heard that Zheng Qiniang will also go. She is both talented and beautiful. Don't let her compare you too much." The second lady reminded again, " The old lady has already sent the letter, I'm afraid Erlang It will be finalized soon. "

Second cousin is getting engaged?

Xue Yi paused and said nothing. He just nodded and said, " I understand. "

So the second lady took away the third bedroom.

Regarding the reward, Xueyi thought about it all morning and noon after returning, but couldn't think of anything to ask for.

Since arriving in Chang'an, all she wanted to do was to dissolve the marriage, so she just sorted out the past. Welcome to join us and read tens of thousands of historical novels for free. After thinking about it, I went to Qingwu Courtyard in the afternoon.

Cui Heng didn't sleep all night last night, and when Xue Yi passed by, he was still resting.

However, Qiurong in the courtyard knew about their relationship and did not avoid him. Instead, he led her directly into the inner room and said, " Young master is still asleep. Madam Lu, you might as well sit down and wait for a while. "

Xue Yi's face was slightly warm, she nodded and sat on the small couch by the window.

Cui Heng couldn't make a sound when he was sleeping , so everyone in Qingwu Courtyard was very quiet.

Xia Tian was easily sleepy, and Xue Yi didn't dare to move , so she just leaned against the window and fell asleep unknowingly.

When she regained consciousness , she was bitten awake.

When she lowered her head , she realized that she had been carried to the bed at some point, and Cui Heng was biting her through her clothes.

Xue Yi had just woken up, and her reaction was still a little slow. She was confused for a moment before eagerly pushing him: " It's still daytime, and many people just saw me coming. "

Once he started doing it, there was no end to it. A man and a woman staying in the yard in broad daylight would definitely make people have wild imaginations.

" There are few people here, no one will pay attention to you. " Cui Heng still didn't look up .

Xueyi couldn't push him, so she had to explain: " I 'm going to see my third cousin later. It's not good to be late. "

Now that Saburo is her fiancé in name , it is natural for her to visit.

The lust in Cui Heng's eyes immediately faded away, and then he raised his head, held her in his arms and said, " How long can I stay? "

" Half an hour. "

Xue Yi considered it carefully and deliberately chose this moment to be enough to talk but not enough for him to do anything.

Cui Heng seemed to see through her thoughts and turned her face towards him: " Forget it? "

" No, no. " Xue Yi didn't dare to admit it , and turned her head away with a guilty conscience.

However, Cui Heng was in a good mood today and didn't care about it. He just rubbed his hands casually to relieve the pain.

" How did you sleep last night ? " he asked casually, his voice still a little sleepy as if he had just woken up.

" It's pretty good. " Xue Yi was rubbed until her whole body went limp, and she gritted her teeth carefully.

As soon as Cui Heng lowered his head , he saw the slight greenness in her eyes. He recalled the moment last night when she rushed over to hug him. He smiled silently and explored her collar again.

=== Chapter 71 === _

—She obviously didn't sleep as well as she said.

" Have you thought about what you want? " He asked again , his voice a little more intimate.

" Yes. " Xue Yi felt hot all over, and she forced herself to keep a distance from him, " When the marriage is canceled in three months, I want my second cousin to help me set up a female household. "

" Establishing a female household? " Cui Heng paused when he put his hand into her collar and slowly took it out, " Only widows can establish a female household, why do you do this? "

" Once the marriage is cancelled, even though I am not married, my reputation has been tarnished after all. Who else is willing to marry me? So, what's the difference between me and a widow? " Xue Yi pursed her lips, " Besides , it's marriage. According to my parents' ideas, they will not betroth me to a good family. It is better to set up a female household and live alone. "

" Besides this, you don't want anything else? " Cui Heng stared at her, his thin lips slightly parted.

Although it is not easy to set up a female household, it is only a piece of cake for him, a young man from an aristocratic family.

Xueyi vaguely noticed that her second cousin seemed a little worried, but she didn't understand why he was unhappy.

Xue Yi looked away from his eyes and straightened out the messed up clothes: " No, anyway, I will have nothing to do with my third cousin in three months. You and your second cousin will also be separated from each other. When the time comes, we will immediately The female household will not hinder anyone. "

It has nothing to do with each other anymore, it's a matter of separation, she said these words very simply.

Cui Heng suddenly touched the side of her face, with a cold smile on his lips: " You are so sensible. "

She was always extra sensible when he gave her a chance, and it was the same when she fell into the water last time.

" Otherwise? " Xueyi remembered what her aunt said this morning and looked at him, " My cousin agreed to my three-month promise. During these three months, I will let my cousin play with me as he pleases. After three months, I will naturally have to say goodbye." Kuan, is it possible that my cousin wants to regret it? "

Let him play with her. How had he ever played with her?

Whenever she cried, he would stop.

Cui Heng's whole body was filled with anger. After suppressing it for a moment, his face returned to calm and he let her go: " Okay. "

As soon as the collar was loosened, Xueyi breathed a sigh of relief and was about to go down.

But before she got off the ground, Cui Heng called her again: " Stop. "

Xue Yi turned around and heard him say indifferently: " Take it off. "

" What? "

Xue Yi glanced at the sunlight outside and suspected that she had heard wrongly .

" It's just half of three months , don't you mean you want to let me play with you? "

" Take it off and lie down. "

Cui Heng said coldly, without any warmth on his face.

Chapter 54 _ punish

Qingwuyuan _

It was clearly daytime , but there was no movement in the yard . Even the cicadas on the old trees got tired of chirping and stopped chirping.

Such hot weather is really not suitable for going out.

But how could Cui Yinyin be honest with her temper ?

While her mother was taking a nap and the grandma who was guarding her was taking a nap, she slipped out of the crib and ran out to wander outside .

The second brother was rarely at home today . Cui Yinyin had not seen him for a long time, so she slipped into Qingwu Courtyard along the crack in the wall.

In the courtyard.

The two masters in the house had not come out since they entered, and then there was a noise.

It's still daytime.

Qiurong blushed slightly , her horizons broadening .

She figured it would n't be over for an hour , so she left for a while to get a fan. As she left, she didn't notice Cui Yinyin sneaking in at some point.

When she came back , Cui Yinyin had already reached the door of the inner courtyard and was about to open the door and come in.

At this time , a cry came from the room, begging for mercy.

Qiurong suddenly felt like she was facing a formidable enemy . Before Cui Yinyin could hear clearly, she quickly stepped forward, covered her ears with both hands , and carried her to the outer courtyard.

" Sister Yin , why are you here now ? Why don't you have a caregiver by your side ? "

Qiurong carried the person out from a distance, looked around and saw that no one around her dared to ask.

" I'm here to see my second brother, and I don't want them to follow. "

Cui Yinyin curled her lips.

Fortunately, there was no one following her, and Qiurong breathed a sigh of relief . If the eldest lady knew about this , the cousin would definitely be kicked out.

" Then you didn't hear anything? "

Qiu Rong wiped the sweat from her forehead , guessing that she came in too short a time, so she probably didn't hear her.

" I heard it. " Cui Yinyin said innocently, " I heard a sister crying. "

In fact, she didn't hear it clearly, but she heard something when Qiurong covered her ears. She just wanted to tease the nervous Qiurong.

Qiurong's face turned pale as expected: " Then did you know who it was? "

" I know, it's the sister Lu who made sophora japonica for me last time. " Cui Yinyin pointed to her head, " I have a good memory! "

She even knows this.

Qiurong felt more and more derelict in her duty, fearing that the young master would punish her, so she hugged Cui Yinyin and walked out: " Sister Yin, you heard wrong, no one is crying. "

" Yes. " Cui Yinyin blinked, " I really heard it, but ... why is Sister Lu crying? What mistake did she make? Was she punished by her brother? "

Cui Yinyin is young and can only tell from her own feelings .

Although the second brother was kind to her, he was still very cruel when he should be cruel.

After her father left, her mother didn't punish her very much. Every time she made a big mistake, it was her second brother who punished her.

The second brother had a special set of rulers and would hit her on the hand just like the husband did. It hurt!

It's useless for her to act coquettishly , and it's useless for her to cry. The second brother will never be as soft-hearted as her mother.

He said no matter how many times he was beaten, there would be no less.

How should Qiurong answer this?

Cui Yinyin is a brat. If anything leaks out of her mouth, Qiurong can't bear it.

So Qiurong refused : " No, it must be too hot in the afternoon . Sister Yin, you have misunderstood. There is no such thing as Sister Lu or Sister Qiqi. "

" Isn't it? " Cui Yinyin was puzzled.

" Of course not. Your second brother is still resting, so don't disturb him. " Qiurong deliberately frightened her.

Cui Yinyin still wanted to argue, but Qiurong quickly stuffed a piece of candied plum into her mouth.

It tastes sweet in the mouth .

Cui Yinyin chewed with satisfaction, and suddenly had no time to chase her and ask questions.

In the inner courtyard, Xue Yi was really afraid of this situation.

But she was not without temper. Even though she gave in , she still refused to admit defeat and kept reminding Cui Heng that she would have to return to Lihuayuan later.

" Third cousin is still ... still waiting for me. I can't keep him waiting for too long. "

Xue Yi turned around and spat out each word awkwardly.

When Cui Sanlang was mentioned, Cui Heng seemed to be even more angry.

" Are you so anxious? "

Cui Heng turned her drooped head over, his deep voice mixed with extreme displeasure.

" It's natural to be anxious when you go to see your fiancé. "

Xue Yi pursed her lips, and although her eyes were blurred with tears , she still stared at him stubbornly.

Cui Heng paused, stared at the tip of her small nose, and suddenly laughed incomprehensibly.

He was still laughing, but his voice didn't sound angry.

But Xue Yi's whole body was tense, and she always felt that something bad was going to happen next, especially the hands holding her waist.

Sure enough, his smile faded and he said lightly: " Okay, as you wish. "

Immediately afterwards, the hands pressed hard. Xueyi couldn't even shout and had to support the wall with one hand.

Then, there was the crying that Cui Yinyin heard when she first came in.

After finishing a plate of candied plums, Cui Yinyin licked her fingers and said, " I want more! "

Giving her snacks was against the eldest lady's wishes. If it wasn't to coax her, Qiurong wouldn't have dared to do this.

Now, looking at the door to the inner courtyard opened, she expected that the two masters were finished. She instantly gained confidence and straightened her back: " No more! "

Cui Yinyin clearly saw several plates piled up in the small kitchen. Qiurong must have been lying to her.

Cui Yinyin snorted, nudged her elbow , and then nimbly got out from under her arm: " I'll find it myself! "

" Hey, Sister Yin, you can't go that way! "

Qiurong rushed to catch up, but Cui Yinyin ran faster and reached the inner courtyard in the blink of an eye.

When she ran over, she happened to meet Xue Yi opening the door and coming out. He held the door with both hands and rested for a while.

" Sister Lu, I just said it was you. " Cui Yinyin grinned and shouted, " Qiurong lied to me! "

Why did Cui Yinyin come? Xue Yi 's blushing face turned pale in an instant. She cried like that just now, wouldn't Cui Yinyin hear it?

Cui Yinyin was extremely happy when she saw her and trotted up.

She rushed over suddenly, and Xue Yi's already sore knees almost fell to her knees.

She took a breath and pushed Cui Yinyin out: " Stand still first. "

Cui Yinyin was particularly clingy, hugging her leg and asking instead: " Sister Lu, why are you in the second brother's room? "

Xue Yi didn't dare to tell the truth. She brushed the sweaty hair from her forehead and said softly: " Come here and ask your second brother for help. "

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" Why are you crying for help ? " Cui Yinyin asked again , " Did you make second brother angry and second brother punished you? "

Sure enough , she heard it.

The tips of Xue Yi's ears were burning, and she wanted to muddle through: " No, you heard wrong . "

" No , you're obviously crying! " Cui Yinyin pointed at the red ends of her eyes and her long, wet, curled eyelashes and shouted, " You're crying, you're so embarrassed! "

At the mention of tears, Xue Yi began to panic again, so deeply that she was really scared.

" How did the second brother punish you? Did he also hit the palms of your hands with a ruler? "

Cui Yinyin saw that even the tip of her nose was red from crying, and she guessed that her second brother must have punished her very severely.

" Um. "

Cui Heng is still in the clean room, Xue Yi ran out first by herself, and now she just wants to finish dealing with Cui Yinyin quickly.

" The ruler hurts. Let me help you breathe. " Cui Yinyin held up her palm distressedly, but she didn't see the scar. She said " Huh " , " Why not? "

" I didn't hit my palms. "

Xue Yi quickly pulled her hand away, not wanting to discuss this topic with her anymore.

" It's not the palm of your hand. Then where did the second brother hit you? "

Cui Yinyin insisted on asking.

Qiurong lowered her head , Xueyi's cheeks turned red and she refused to answer.

It was only when Cui Heng came out of the clean room after taking a shower that the two thin-skinned people were relieved of their urgent needs.

" During lunch break, instead of staying in Ninghui Hall, you came to my place. You were carrying your mother on your back, right? "

Cui Heng had a stern face , sharp eyebrows and starry eyes, and thin lips slightly pursed. He didn't need to pretend to be stern, but he already had an aura of calmness and authority.

As soon as Cui Yinyin saw him coming out, she called out obediently: " Second brother. "

" Stand still. "

Cui Heng had a straight face and his eyes fell on her hand that was tightly holding the hem of Lu Xueyi's clothes.

Cui Yinyin immediately let go and said obediently: " Oh. "

As soon as Cui Yinyin let go, Xueyi moved her legs, and her sore and numb legs felt better.

" If it's okay, I'll leave first. "

Xue Yi had just been tortured severely by him, and now she really couldn't show a good face towards Cui Heng.

But for Cui Heng, this was a rare time to let go after the night she took the traditional Chinese medicine.

" Can you leave by yourself? "

Cui Heng spoke, not loudly.

He just relied on Cui Yinyin not being able to understand.

Xue Yi glanced at him angrily, lowered her head quickly, and responded in a low voice: " Yes. "

Even though she was like this, she still wanted to go to Saburo's place, which was simply asking for trouble.

Cui Heng stopped caring about her and said coldly: " You go now, the time is just right. "

" After all, we are fiancés, so it would be better if we don't have to break the promise. "

Xue Yi deliberately emphasized the word " fiancé " .

Cui Heng's face became increasingly ugly.

Cui Yinyin heard this inexplicably. Although she was young, she was not stupid, and she keenly heard that the two of them seemed to be quarreling.

If Sister Lu is angry, who will make sophora japonica pancake for her in the future?

But the second brother stood still , showing no intention of leaving anyone behind.

Cui Yinyin was anxious, and quickly stepped forward and grabbed Xue Yi's sleeve: " Sister Lu, will you still make sophora flower pancake for me? "

" No. " Xue Yi replied simply.

Cui Yinyin's originally vivid head suddenly dropped.

" It's not that I won't do it, it's that it's out of season now. "

Although Xue Yi was angry, he would not vent his anger on a little girl. He turned around and explained to her gently: " Look, there are no flowers on the locust tree now and it has begun to bear fruit. "

So this is ah.

Cui Yinyin smiled and tightened her sleeves eagerly: " Then will you still do it for me next spring ? "

Next spring is so far away , Xueyi thought.

If things go well at that time , she should have already established a female household. By then there will be no constraints from a marriage contract, no husband to serve, and no parents-in-law to serve. She should be very free.

It's possible to travel far away.

Xue Yi pondered for a moment and shook his head honestly : " Maybe not. "

Cui Yinyin groaned, unable to hide the disappointment in her eyes.

Seeing her pitiful appearance, Xue Yi felt as if she had committed a terrible sin, and her heart softened again.

She leaned over and touched her chubby face again : " Next year is too far away. In addition to Sophora japonica pancake, I will also make Yangmei pancake, chestnut rice dumpling, glutinous rice dumpling, and pearl yuanzi. If you want to eat, I will give it to you." you do. "

" Really ? "

Cui Yinyin's eyes shone and she hugged her, " Sister Lu, you are so kind. "

These are all from Jiangzuo, and Cui Yinyin has never eaten them.

It's so easy for children to like it.

Xue Yi rubbed her head and felt that Cui Yinyin was the purest person she had ever encountered in the Boling Palace.

Cui Yinyin was so good that she kept asking her what the various snacks were like, wishing she could stay here now.

Cui Heng stood far away with his hands behind his back, watching the two people, one big and one small, hugging each other without saying a word.

He knew his sister best .

Cui Yinyin is like a piece of dog-skin plaster. She sticks to whoever she sees for the sake of a delicious bite. She never knows what it means to blush.

Only someone as stupid and soft-hearted as Lu Xueyi could be deceived by her sweet words.

Cui Heng looked away coldly.

Cui Yinyin is the same, not reserved at all.

It was just a few snacks , and she was so fascinated by Lu Xueyi that she forgot her last name.

Is it really that delicious?

" Cui Yinyin, come back. "

Cui Heng shouted with a stern face .

Cui Yinyin, who was still entangled with Lu Xueyi outside , immediately let go, reluctantly said oh, and walked back three times.

Halfway there, she quietly turned around with her palms clasped together: " Sister Lu, please remember to bring it to me in the next two days! "

Xue Yi nodded , and Cui Yinyin went back with confidence and ran towards Cui Heng.

But she was in trouble this time.

Cui Heng was in a bad mood today, but he had just finished a case and had nothing to do, so he took the eldest brother's responsibility and personally taught his younger sister to read.

Cui Yinyin is playful and can't answer Cui Heng's questions.

So Cui Heng actually slapped his palms with a ruler, and ran back to Ninghui Hall, sobbing and sobbing while covering his red palms.

After educating Cui Yinyin, Cui Heng felt even worse.

He clasped his knuckles on the table and closed his eyes. All he could see was Lu Xueyi's white naked back, which was trembling slightly under his pressure.

There is also that slender neck, which is raised high when the love is deep, drawing an arc, which is so beautiful that it is shocking.

But those eyes were particularly stubborn , and they wanted to make her cry even more.

Cui Heng closed his eyes a few times, and the gloom in his eyes became heavier and heavier.

It wasn't until Qiu Rong, who was making the bed inside, exclaimed in surprise, that he opened his eyes, and the darkness in his eyes faded away.

" What's wrong? " Cui Heng turned around .

Qiu Rong was cleaning up the messy bedding. When she heard her cousin's weak cry this afternoon, she already expected that something would not be good inside.

But I didn't expect it to be so bad.

The young master really went too far this time.

Qiurong came out holding the rolled-up sheets , her voice trembling slightly: " Sir, there seems to be blood stains on it ..."

Cui Heng stared at the trace of blood and slowly paused while clasping his finger bones on the table.

Chapter 55 _ medicine bottle

The soft white cloth was stained with blood , red and white , which was particularly dazzling.

Qiurong felt scared just by looking at it.

How tragic it would be to get to this level .

Cui Heng's eyes lingered on the blood stain for a moment, and a soft voice suddenly sounded in his head.

Lu Xueyi turned around and begged him softly.

How did he respond?

As if he was angry , he did not let her go when he heard this . Instead , he continued to hold her waist and smiled coolly: " You are fine. "

Where did this go? He clearly remembered that she was extremely tolerant.

Immediately after he bullied her, Lu Xueyi grabbed the pillow with both hands , buried her head and stopped talking.

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It wasn't until her voice became thinner that he let her go completely.

She always pretended to be weak to gain pity, not just once or twice, but Cui Heng didn't take it seriously at the time.

But now seeing this blood stain, Cui Heng suddenly regretted it.

Could what she said be true?

Together with these thoughts, my mind seemed to be filled with that thin, continuous voice.

Buried in the pillow , it's stuffy , not big, but more and more pitiful.

Cui Heng pressed the button between his eyebrows , but the sound did not stop at all , but became more and more seductive.

" Master? " Qiurong called him while hugging the quilt , " Now ... what should I do? "

Cui Heng opened his eyes, with annoyance gathering between his brows: " It's burning. "

Qiurong said oh, and when she went out with the quilt in her arms, she realized that what she wanted to ask about was not the quilt , but her cousin.

My cousin was made like this , I'm afraid the situation is not good.

" What about the cousin? " Qiurong hesitated and turned around .

Lu Xueyi.

Cui Heng read these three words again , and his head began to hurt again.

Seeing that he didn't speak, Qiurong had no choice but to go down first holding the quilt.

As soon as Qiurong left, Cui Heng's expression darkened.

Lu Xueyi's skin was so delicate that a slight pinch would leave a mark.

This time the injury was so severe that I didn't know how to feel.

Cui Heng unknowingly walked to the medicine shelf, but most of the medicines here were for treating sword wounds. She was so tender, so naturally she couldn't use these medicines.

The doctor in this mansion is not very safe. If any gossip comes out, she will definitely cry again.

Cui Heng paused, put down the medicine bottle he picked up, turned around with a sullen face and told Yang Bao: " Prepare your carriage and horses, and go to the hospital. "

Qiurong was setting up a brazier in the yard and was relieved when she heard this from a distance.

It seems that the young master still cares about his cousin. In this way, he will probably take more care of his cousin in the future, and her errands will naturally be much easier to do.

Xueyi didn't know that there was such a big commotion in Qingwu Courtyard after she left .

She had some discomfort in her legs and a dull pain in her lower abdomen. After walking for a while, she had to rest against a tree.

It was like this the first time before. At first, she just thought it was the same this time, so she didn't care much.

But when she moved around again , a stream of heat surged out, and she realized something was abnormal.

—The little days are here.

Logically speaking, it shouldn't come at this time, so Xue Yi figured it out.

After thinking about it again, she probably came early because she had taken medicine several times in the past half month. The medicine was slightly cold and disturbed her body.

Although it's a bit sudden, it's good to be here, at least this time I don't have to drink medicine.

Fortunately , it was not far from her private room, so she turned back first, changed into a set of clean clothes, and then went to her third cousin's private room.

When she was changing clothes, she looked down and saw that there were still distinct finger marks on the side of her legs, and she couldn't help but recall the humiliation just now.

It was true that she was pretending to cry at first, wanting him to slow down.

But then I really couldn't control my tears and started falling down.

However, the more she cried, the more she seemed to irritate Cui Heng. The second half of the episode was simply unsightly ...

Xue Yi quickly put aside those images and sniffed slightly to feel better.

After turning back a bit, when Xueyi arrived at the residence where Cui Sanlang was recuperating , it was already half an hour late.

Fortunately, Cui Sanlang has been ill intermittently over the years and has not become an official. He only studies at home. It doesn't make any difference if she goes there sooner or later.

Xue Yi found an excuse to get up late, and Cui Sanlang didn't care anymore. He waved her in and said, " Cousin, sit over here. We are already engaged, so we don't have to be as restrained as before. "

Cui Sanlang's complexion has improved recently , his pale face has gained a trace of blood, and his thin cheeks have become slightly plump, but he is not as weak as when we first met him.

But he still couldn't walk independently and had to be supported by others.

" I'll just sit in the chair. "

Xue Yi replied softly and sat down on the chair beside him.

After she was severely punished by her aunt for wearing an apricot flower on her hair , she would always come back wearing plain clothes without any hairpins.

Cui Sanlang found out, and there was a hint of apology in his eyes: " It's my fault. I'm too weak and I'm dragging you down. You shouldn't be so miserable at such a good age. "

An apology is an apology, but Cui Sanlang never mentioned the dissolution of the engagement.

Come to think of it, if there is such a chance in front of a person who is about to drown, who is willing to let it go?

In the end, he was unharmed, but if she didn't, she would have to replace her with another one.

Xue Yi lowered his head and said , " My cousin needs to recuperate . I don't like to hide it. "

Cui Sanlang was relieved.

But when he looked at it against the light, he realized that the skin of the person in front of him was fair and transparent, as smooth as a shelled egg, and no flaws could be found.

Her eyes were moist, her lips were light cherry color, and her black hair fell down smoothly as she raised it.

It's so beautiful that it doesn't look like anything in the world.

Although Cui Sanlang is a patient, he is also a man.

Facing such a beauty, it was impossible for him to feel nothing.

But with his broken body and sick body, he couldn't give her the pleasure of an ordinary couple.

Cui San suppressed his floating thoughts, but couldn't help but hold her slender white hand .

When the hand stretched out, Xueyi clearly saw it, but his whole body was stiff and he didn't know what to do.

This was her fiancé in name only, and he was just holding hands. She had no reason to refuse.

But the hand was skinny and shriveled , like old tree bark, which was really scary.

Cui San saw that she didn't refuse , so he continued to stretch forward.

However, just as his hand was about to fall down , a low cough came from outside the door.

Cui San looked up and found that Cui Heng had arrived at some point, his eyes staring at their hands that were about to overlap.

Cui San panicked, quickly retracted his hand, straightened his upper body and said, " When did the second brother come? "

The touch that Xue Yi expected did not come. She turned back along Cui Sanlang and saw her second cousin standing by the door.

The second cousin was tall and had a stern face, staring at them solemnly .

It was obvious that she and Cui Sanlang were the newly engaged couple who were legitimately engaged.

But when she was caught by her second cousin , Xueyi felt inexplicably like she was being caught.

She curled up her hand, then retracted it, bent down and saluted: " Hello, second cousin. "

Cui Heng responded, seemingly not noticing their embarrassment just now, and walked in slowly without looking away: " I just got here not long ago. "

" Hezhi, serve tea to the second brother. " Cui San straightened up and ordered.

" No need, I just stopped by to see you. You can sit down and recuperate. "

Cui Heng interrupted him .

" Why is my second brother free to come here today ? "

Cui San complimented again , his attitude was quite cautious.

" I have settled a case and am walking around. " Cui Heng said quietly.

He said it in an understatement, but the cases that could pass through his hands were probably big ones.

Cui San felt envious.

Seeing Cui San's attitude, Xue Yi finally understood why her second cousin dared to seize her so confidently.

Cui Heng is the future successor of the Cui family. His status is much higher than that of ordinary direct grandchildren. Not to mention Cui San, even the second master has no say in front of him.

Because not to mention that she was just engaged, but even if she was actually married, Cui Heng probably wouldn't care at all.

" It will get better. " Cui Heng looked at Cui San, " I went to southern Xinjiang for you to find a doctor who is good at this disease. When he comes, your disease may improve. "

" Seriously? " Cui San's eyes lit up.

He might not believe what others say, but the second brother is true to his word. If he says there will be a turn for the better, there will be.

Cui San regained hope: " Can my disease really be cured? "

" Perhaps , but the doctor's whereabouts are uncertain and there will still be some time. "

Cui Heng didn't say anything to death.

While the three of them were talking , it was time for Cui San to drink medicine again.

Cui San had already heard about famous doctors, so he was still willing to drink the medicine from an ordinary doctor. He only took a sip and pushed back: " It's too bitter. "

The female envoy was in a dilemma: " If you don't finish the drink, it will be difficult for the eldest lady to explain. "

Cui San didn't know whether he was tired of the medicine or tired of his mother's useless efforts for so many years, but he still refused to drink it.

The female envoy had no choice but to give it to Xue Yi and said: " Ms. Lu, this is medicine to nourish the body. Please advise the third young master. The eldest lady also said that there will be a lot of things to do with medicine in the future, so you have to Learn it in advance. "

In fact , there are so many female envoys in this mansion, why do they need Madam Zhengtou to personally serve the medicine?

The aunt just wants to temper her temper and set some rules for her.

Xue Yi understood in her heart, but said nothing . She calmly took the medicine bowl and said, " Third cousin, this is a tonic. You'd better drink it. "

A pair of slender white jade hands holds a white porcelain bowl, which is particularly pleasing to the eye.

Even the bitter black concoction in the bowl didn't seem so unpleasant anymore.

Cui San relaxed his frown and accepted it calmly.

=== Chapter 74 === _

Unmarried couples are also husband and wife. With a marriage contract , many things can be taken a step further.

When the two hands were passing each other, Cui Heng looked at their affectionate expressions, and the hands that were originally resting on the table slowly tightened.

After drinking the medicine, the female envoy brought another plate of candied fruits. Xueyi reached out and picked up one, wrapped it in a handkerchief and handed it over. Cui Sanlang took it obediently without saying anything. .

It usually takes a lot of effort to persuade Cui Sanlang to take medicine, but I didn't expect it to be so easy today.

It seems that the third young master is really happy with this cousin.

When the maid went down with the medicine bowl, she put a smile on her face and eyes.

Inside, the back of Cui Sanlang's neck was also slightly red, and he persuaded Xue Yi to sit down: " Cousin, there's no need to work hard. "

" It's not hard. " Xueyi said softly, wiping the candy stains on her hands .

When she turned around and saw her second cousin staring at her coldly, the handkerchief in her hand tightened and she quickly sat back down.

The chair moved . When Xueyi sat down, her leg hit the table leg and she fell. Fortunately, a hand helped her.

" Cousin, be careful. " Cui Heng said with concern as he helped her up.

In front of Cui San, his voice was particularly distant and polite.

But the hand that came back fell exactly where he had pinched her waist last night.

I don't know if the fingertips rubbed it intentionally or unintentionally. Xueyi's waist and eyes instantly became numb. She pulled away and sat back: " Thank you, cousin. "

Cui San was drinking tea and did not notice the ambiguity between them .

When he put down the tea cup, he thought for a while and remembered that Lu Xueyi was rescued by Cui Heng when she came home late not long ago. Then he turned to Cui Heng and said, " I thanked my second brother on behalf of Sister Lu for what happened last time . It's not advisable to go out because of this illness. If we encounter any emergency again, I'm afraid I'll have to trouble my second brother to take care of Sister Lu. I wonder if my second brother would be willing to help ?"

Let her second cousin take care of her?

Xue Yi's face felt hot for no reason.

Cui Heng paused and said in his usual voice: " Of course. "

Just lowering his hand, the fingers that had just touched the slender waist felt a surge of heat, burning hot.

Cui Sanlang was still recuperating most of the day. After drinking the medicine, it was time for him to rest again.

Xue Yi and Cui Heng resigned together.

Dusk was approaching at this time, and Xueyi hurried back to Lihuayuan.

She walked in such a hurry that she didn't notice that there was someone following behind her.

When she opened the door and was about to go in, a hand suddenly blocked the crack of the door.

It's Cui Heng.

" Second cousin, why are you following me? "

Xue Yi panicked and looked around.

Fortunately, it was meal time. Lu Xuening was probably away with her aunt, and the lights in the room were not on.

" Come here to take care of you. " Cui Heng said with a smile on his brow.

What kind of care ? How can a brother take care of someone in the boudoir?

Xue Yi's cheeks were slightly hot: " Third cousin doesn't know about us , second cousin don't take it seriously. "

" Are you defending him? "

Cui Heng asked, entering her room calmly as if he were returning to his own room.

" No, I just feel sorry for him. " Xueyi quickly closed the door.

" Instead of pitying third brother, it's better to pity yourself. "

Cui Heng was slightly sarcastic.

He meant something, and Xueyi understood that he had seen that her aunt was setting rules for her.

Xue Yi stood for too long, and her lower abdomen kept hurting. She had to hold her waist and slowly sit down, pouring herself a cup of hot tea: " Of course I know my situation, otherwise I wouldn't want to dissolve the marriage. . "

Cui Heng saw that she had difficulty even sitting down, and the inexplicable anger dissipated again.

He turned his head and threw a medicine bottle over: " Take it. "

" What is this? " Xueyi asked.

" Aren't you feeling uncomfortable? " Cui Heng did not say it directly, but put it another way.

Xue Yi looked at the small medicine bottle and became even more confused.

This medicine bottle is not big, and it contains ointment for application.

But she was obviously suffering from swelling and pain during her childhood . Why did her second cousin give her this ointment?

If you want to give it , shouldn't you also give it something like ginger tea?

Xue Yi looked up and found that her second cousin's eyes seemed to be avoiding her.

How could someone as proud as him avoid her?

Xue Yi thought for a moment and suddenly understood where this medicine was used.

It turned out that the second cousin gave her the medicine because she was injured.

His cheeks suddenly burned.

She was feeling uncomfortable, but it seemed ... not to such a serious level.

" Why didn't you answer? " Cui Heng asked again .

" No need. " Xueyi refused .

This medicine is not right at all, she whispered.

Cui Heng thought she was angry.

" Say it in advance next time if you feel uncomfortable . "

He paused, which was a disguised concession.

Xue Yi was not angry at first, but suddenly became angry when she heard his condescending tone.

Next time, who wants to have a next time with him?

Besides , is it useful to speak in advance?

When he was in love, he didn't listen to her cries at all.

Prude .

Xue Yi just made a mistake and didn't explain it at all: " I don't want your medicine. "

" Why are you so angry? " Cui Heng frowned.

They are all torn apart and are still arguing.

" It's broad daylight. I went there to receive my reward, but you pressed me down on the couch and treated me like this. Shouldn't I be angry? "

Xue Yi also frowned and pushed the medicine bottle back, " I don't need it, you take it. "

She already made it clear, got up and went directly to the inner room.

When they turned around, Cui Heng grabbed her arm and warned patiently: " Don't be willful. "

" You don't need to worry about my body. "

Xue Yi shook off his restraint, not knowing whether to be angry at his words or angry at him for not understanding the implication of her words.

Why do you look like Cui Yinyin?

Cui Heng saw Lu Xueyi walking very slowly, obviously feeling very uncomfortable, but even though he was stubbornly unwilling to bow his head, his anger started to rise. He reached out and picked her up by the waist and threw her on the couch.

" What are you doing? "

Xueyi panicked. She was still young and couldn't have sex.

" What do you think? "

Cui Heng looked expressionless and glanced at her belt : " Untie it yourself. "

Shameless! How long has it been since the last time ? Could it be that he is a beast?

Xue Yi tightened her belt and shrank back in panic: " Go away! "

Cui Heng's patience was exhausted, and he really didn't want to continue making trouble with her unreasonably. He held her waist with one hand and reached in with the other hand from her lower skirt, trying to pull her panties off directly.

But when he reached in, he suddenly touched a piece of thick cotton.

Cui Heng's face changed slightly, he slowly raised his head, and looked at Lu Xueyi with mixed emotions: " Are you here to have a little time? "

Xue Yi was also stunned at this moment. When she saw the medicine bottle held in his right hand, she realized that her second cousin was going to give her the medicine himself.

Their eyes met , and invisible embarrassment spread.

" I didn't say I was hurt ..."

It was Xue Yi who couldn't bear it first, blushing and looking away.

Cui Heng saw the blush at the base of her ears, and slowly withdrew his hand and dropped the medicine bottle: " It's fine , forget it. "

What do you mean, forget it, Xue Yi silently tidied her clothes, and the more she looked at the medicine bottle, the more eyesore she got.

She glanced at it and shouted to the person who turned to leave: " Take the things away. "

" I'll put it here first . " Cui Heng said casually, paused, and then added, " Maybe you can use it later. "

Who would want to use this medicine?

He's threatening her again !

Xue Yi was so angry that she wanted to cry. She picked up the medicine bottle at hand and wanted to smash it.

But at this moment Cui Heng turned around and glanced at her: " What do you want to do? "

Xue Yi was instantly discouraged and put down the medicine bottle again in grievance: " Nothing, I, I just want to see how to use it. "

" It's better to check in advance. " Cui Heng's thin lips parted slightly, " Be prepared . "

Xue Yi was completely afraid of him.

=== Chapter 75 === _

I didn't dare to throw it, but I didn't dare to throw it. I could only turn over and face him angrily: " I'm sleepy. "

She was buried carelessly on the pillow, her summer clothes were thin, and her figure facing him was particularly slim.

A slim waist that is not too full, and slender legs that are straight and well-proportioned.

But she didn't know it at all, and she was rubbing her up and down because of sulking. Her top was rolled up due to the rubbing, revealing a large section of her thin white waist and full curves.

If she continues to seduce him like this, sooner or later this medicine will be useful.

Cui Heng only glanced at it, feeling vaguely upset.

" It's covered. "

Cui Heng said coldly, pulled a blanket and threw it over, then suppressed his anger and turned around to go out.

It was summer, and the snow jacket was getting tight due to the heat, and suddenly my whole body felt hot under the cover.

She pulled away and found that her second cousin's back seemed a little angry.

Who messed with him again?

baffling.

Xue Yi bit her lip and held the medicine bottle at hand , not knowing what to do.

After being depressed for a long time, she had no choice but to stuff the medicine bottle into the bedside cabinet for the time being, so that it would never be needed.

Chapter 56 _ ask

The jasper celadon bottle was stuffed in the bed cabinet , as if there was a sword hanging above the head, making people unable to sleep peacefully.

Xueyi thought about the medicine bottle , and then vaguely thought of the slave she had rescued.

After a few more days of recovery , his skin injuries should be healed . By then, he will have to go to the hospital to pay for the medicine.

But her aunt is very strict with her now, so she might not be able to go out easily.

Xueyi thought for a while and could n't think of any reasonable excuse.

Moreover, the second cousin is busy with the saint's tour and has not been in the house for the past few days. There is no way to ask him at this time.

Xue Yi had to put it aside for the time being.

Now that the marriage has been decided, the second lady is determined to make Lu Xueyi imitate the behavior of a noble girl , and wants her to interact with them more and gain experience. After talking to the third lady, she insists on stuffing her in. Go to the ninth lady in the third room.

Ninth Lady is just fifteen this year, and she has already decided to get married to a noble family from Shandong, which is thousands of miles away from Chang'an . She will marry far away in the near future.

I'm afraid it will be difficult to come back again in this lifetime.

This time it was said that she was learning the rules before going out, but in fact it was just that Cui Jiuniang was reluctant to marry far away and wanted to get along with the sisters in the house before going out.

After all, the Ninth Lady of the Cui family grew up in a land of gold, fine food, and jade. She is good at playing, playing, playing, chess , calligraphy, and painting. She even learned about housekeeping early on, and there is nothing wrong with her.

The third lady also did not want to leave her daughter to marry far away , so she fulfilled her daughter's wish.

She can invite whichever gentleman she wants to come over ; she can learn whatever she wants to learn .

It can be regarded as the last indulgence before marriage .

Because it was prepared for Cui Jiuniang, the place to learn the rules was conveniently located in a spacious study room in the third bedroom.

When Xueyi arrived , Zheng Xiuying was having a lively chat with Cui Jiuniang. Seeing her coming, Zheng Xiuying took the initiative to talk to her.

" This is the second wife's niece and your future third sister-in-law. Jiu Niangzi, look at this appearance, the country is beautiful and fragrant, am I right? " Zheng Xiuying introduced Cui Jiuniang with a smile.

Cui Jiuniang rarely went out in the past. She only met Lu Xueyi from a distance once during her birthday party.

Now that I got close to him, my breath was suffocated.

But what followed was deep regret.

For such a young and beautiful woman to match her sick third brother, the rest of her life will probably be ruined.

Just like her , he is just a poor person.

Cui Jiuniang took her hand and said, " Sit with me, Sister Lu. "

Xue Yi was slightly startled .

This Cui Jiuniang was the first person to look at her without a trace of family status in her eyes since she came to Chang'an.

Others, such as Zheng Xiuying, who seems to be from a noble family, although she always smiles on her lips, the smile does not reach her eyes, and she will never sit with her at the banquet.

Zheng Xiuying became good friends with her after the marriage was agreed.

Not to mention Lu Xuening, who has been accustomed to using her maternal origin to suppress her since she was a child.

This Cui Jiuniang is different . She has a dignified appearance and a gentle temperament.

It's a pity that when I get married, I'm still so far away.

Xue Yi did not refuse , he responded softly and lined up with her.

Zheng Xiuying saw Cui Jiuniang's intimacy with Lu Xueyi, and couldn't help but take another look at Lu Xueyi.

This Miss Lu really has some tricks up her sleeve. As soon as they met her, she managed to win over Cui Jiuniang.

However, a legitimate daughter who was about to get married was of little use to Zheng Xiuying. She was too lazy to spend time getting along with her and just smiled.

The person who is going to teach them today is a famous musician nowadays - Li Chennian.

I heard that he was originally from a branch of the Li family, but a few years ago his family committed a serious crime and the whole family was imprisoned.

Li Chen was still young and escaped the death penalty, but the life penalty was unforgivable. He was not included in the music family and became a pariah.

Even if they get married in the future, they can only marry women who are also untouchables. The children they bear will never be able to take off the hat of Leji for generations to come, which is really embarrassing.

The Cui family had an old friendship with the Li family, so although Li Chennian was no longer a member of the music family, the Cui family used a method to buy him into the mansion as a musician. Therefore, although his status was a bit ugly, Li Chennian actually Their lives were no different from those of the husbands and ladies in the same mansion.

It was only in the past two years that he left the house after winning the title.

When Li Chennian came in with Qin in his arms, he was wearing a moon-white robe and a high bun. He walked calmly and had a calm face. If he didn't say it, no one would know that he was actually a lowly person.

Together with the sound of the piano, the swirling music makes people feel like they are in a fairyland.

Many of the noble ladies present saw their cheeks turn red and lowered their heads.

Xue Yi was used to seeing Cui Heng's face, so she felt no worries at all.

After all, if nothing else, my second cousin has haircut like a knife, a nose as sharp as a gallbladder, and a face that seems to have been carefully carved by God, with no flaws to be found.

The figure is also extremely tall and well-proportioned, with a smooth waistline and clear texture.

In terms of appearance and figure alone, she has never seen anyone better than him, otherwise she wouldn't have pounced on him when she first came to Chang'an.

Looking back now, it's hard to say that she didn't have any sexual intentions at all.

Thinking of this, Xue Yi felt regretful again. If she had known that her second cousin had such a good reputation but had such a ruthless mouth and endless energy, she would have stayed away from him early in the morning.

She didn't care, but Cui Jiuniang's ears were red.

When Xue Yi turned her head and saw it, her eyes paused for a moment.

After a boy and a girl have been together for so many years, it is normal for them to develop some feelings for each other.

But Li Chennian is from a lowly background, and Cui Jiuniang is from a noble family. The noble and the lowly cannot intermarry. Could it be that Cui Jiuniang was in love with Li Chennian and deliberately invited him here in the name of not wanting to leave home ?

Just as Xue Yi was guessing , the next moment, Cui Jiuniang immediately lowered her head, as if nothing had happened.

Above , the musician Li was still concentrating on playing the piano, without even looking at anyone.

Xue Yi pursed her lips and thought she was overthinking.

When the song ended, many people still hadn't come back to their senses, and Cui Jiuniang was even more confused.

After a while, there was a whisper of discussion below.

" I have long heard that there is a musician Li in Chang'an who is very good at the piano. I didn't expect to hear him here today. "

" I heard that Mr. Cui was also very good at the piano in the past, and he had a close relationship with this musician Li. "

The people below were chatting with each other , but Zheng Xiuying, who used to be the most pushy in the past, was rarely silent today.

" Ms. Zheng, didn't you live in the Cui family for a period of time before? Have you ever listened to the eldest son's piano? How does it compare to the one in front of you? " asked the good-hearted person .

Zheng Xiuying tried her best not to think about Cui Jing. When it was suddenly mentioned, her face turned slightly pale: " I ... I can't remember clearly. "

" Ah, that's a pity. " The man lowered his head .

" The eldest son is more good at playing the qin than I am. " Li Chennian in front of him spoke, his voice as clear as jade, " Those who are good at playing the qin are good at zhuo . The eldest son is not only good at playing the qin, he is also good at cutting the qin. He is good at playing the qin." The most popular Qin is the Lei family Qin, which is hard to find for a price, and was made by the Lei family under his guidance. "

His voice couldn't stop sounding regretful, and the people below also started to sigh.

" Then why did the eldest son insist on going to the battlefield in the first place? It's such a pity ..."

" I heard that he is replacing the Second Young Master. " Someone sighed.

Zheng Xiuying said nothing, only wiping her sweat.

Li Chennian didn't mention it anymore. He put down his qin and taught some music theory.

After the lecture, when it was time to leave the table, he said again: " I won't play the piano today , I will just talk about some rough music theory. When you bring the piano next time in five days, I will talk about some fingering techniques. "

The noble ladies present responded one by one. If you can get the guidance of this master, you will be able to have more conversational points if you attend banquets in the future.

They were all happy, but Xueyi was worried.

She did not bring Qin to Chang'an.

To be more precise, she didn't even have a piano of her own before.

For such an elegant object as a qin , the craftsmanship of the person who plays the qin is highly valued, as well as the material.

The wood needs to be of the finest Paulownia wood, and the strings must also be of the finest silk .

As a result, a slightly attractive guqin can cost as little as dozens of strings, or as much as hundreds of gold. Even better ones, such as the passed down guqins such as Green Qi and Jiaowei, are even more priceless.

Xue Yi's money was tight , and her aunt only provided her with food and no money. The money from the last pawn sale also had to pay for Wang Jing's medicine. As a result, the remaining money was not enough for her to buy a good piano.

Her piano skills are mediocre. If she can't buy a good piano to support her, she will be embarrassed in five days.

Harukata was worried when he helped her do the math. He weighed the light purse and said consolingly: " Madam, how about ... we just keep the money to buy the piano, and let the person pay for the medicine at the hospital himself? "

=== Chapter 76 === _

" He is lame, it's hard to say whether he can find a job , how can he afford it? " Xueyi shook his head, " Save people to the end, forget it, I'll take him out first, and I can buy whatever piano I can for the rest. "

Anyway, her family background was there, and she was engaged to Cui Sanlang. People who should laugh at her would not stop laughing just because she caressed her well.

Xue Yi simply ignored it.

So using the excuse of buying a piano, Xueyi finally got the right cards the next day and went out to the medical clinic.

Cui Jing's whip injury was almost healed, but she was still a little unresponsive when she was led out.

The clerk at the medical clinic patted him on the shoulder and said, " You have met a noble person this time. Madam Lu not only saved you, but also paid for the medicine for you. She is so kind. "

Cui Jing looked up and saw Lu Xueyi sitting in the carriage from a distance, and realized that it was this young lady who helped him again.

Cui Jing felt extremely sour in her heart , and she bowed her hands and said, " Wang Jing owes his life to Madam Lu for rescuing him. What does Madam want Wang to do? Wang has no choice but to define it. "

Today, after Wang Jing cleaned up and changed his clothes, he had a straight face and a tall figure, which was quite refreshing.

Xue Yi was slightly surprised.

Maybe his family was in decline like Li Chennian. He didn't want to say it, and Xue Yi didn't ask.

" I don't want you to do anything. I'm also living in someone else's house. I can't take you back, so you can leave. "

Xue Yi replied, and asked Qing Fang to hand him a money bag.

There are ten strings in it, which she managed to save, which is enough for him to survive for a while.

Cui Jing looked at the money bag with extremely complicated emotions.

When he was still the eldest son of the Cui family, he had never set his sights on these ten coins, but now, he really couldn't afford it.

Cui Jing waved her hand: " The little lady saved me and I have no repayment. How dare I take any more money from the little lady. "

" You don't have to be polite to me, I'm not bad at that. "

Xue Yi comforted her, saying that actually after giving this money, she really didn't have much left.

Cui Jing still wanted to refuse, but Xueyi just said "take care" and asked the coachman to set off for the piano store.

Cui Jing had no choice but to accept the money .

But after not returning for three years, he was now lame and suddenly felt a little confused while walking on this bustling street.

Although Chang'an is large, there seems to be no place for others to stand.

Cui Jing dragged her limp around like a wandering spirit , and unknowingly followed Lu Xueyi, following her all the way to the piano store from a distance.

After sending Cui Jing off, Xueyi was playing the piano.

Seeing that she was born like a fairy and had an extraordinary temperament, the shopkeeper thought she was a distinguished guest, so he worked hard to sell the guqin in the store to her.

" This is Lei's Qin. The young master of the Lei family spent two years just making it. The strings are made of silk shipped from the south of the Yangtze River. The body is also the best century-old sycamore wood. The price is not expensive. As long as Three hundred gold is most suitable for a noble lady like you, young lady. Do you want to take one? "

Three hundred gold, she only has less than one hundred gold in her hand, how dare she ask for it.

But it was hard to say it directly. Just when Xueyi was about to think of a way to decline, someone outside the door helped her.

" This is not Lei's Qin. " Cui Jing said firmly.

" Hey, where did the cripple come from? What nonsense are you talking about ? " The shopkeeper glared as his business was disrupted.

" Ms. Lu, believe me, this is really not true. " Cui Jing said persistently, " The front mouth of Lei's qin is covered with python skin, which can imitate human voice. This qin is covered with deer skin . "

Xue Yi looked down and found that it was deer skin.

The shopkeeper took a closer look and found that he had taken the wrong one.

" I'm sorry, little lady, this one is Lei's Qin. I was confused and put it wrongly. " The shopkeeper apologized and replaced Zhang Zhen, " I really don't need to deceive you, a noble person like you . "

Xueyi didn't look at the piano for the time being, and stepped forward to ask Cui Jing: " Why did you come with me? "

" I ... I don't know where to go. " Cui Jing replied truthfully .

Also, where can a person who was abducted from the Western Region go?

The shopkeeper on the side heard this and realized that he was quite depressed. He narrowed his eyes and asked, " Do you know how to play the piano? "

" I know a little bit. " Cui Jing replied.

He could tell at a glance that he must know more than just a little about Lei Shiqin.

The shopkeeper was interested in testing him and asked him to talk about where he came from one by one. Cui Jing answered them all and the shopkeeper was quite satisfied.

" Can you cut the piano ? " the shopkeeper asked again .

" Yes. " Cui Jing replied truthfully .

" The master who makes the piano here has returned to his hometown. The shop is short of people. Are you willing to stay and make the piano for me? " The shopkeeper stared at his lameness.

Staying here to play the piano is really a good choice for him as a cripple.

Xue Yi also thought it was acceptable and looked up at him: " Since you don't know where to go, you might as well stay here and survive by relying on your skills. "

In the past, Cui Jing only thought of playing the harp and playing the strings as an elegant thing, and never thought of making a living from it.

But now he had nowhere else to go, so he smiled bitterly and agreed: " Okay. "

The shopkeeper Ping Bai picked up a knowledgeable person and was quite happy and took him to arrange accommodation.

Cui Jing had finally settled down, and to be honest, she had to thank Mrs. Lu, so she thought about saving up some money and cutting a piano for her in return.

Cui Jing went to the backyard, and Xueyi continued to look at Qin.

She couldn't afford the good ones, and she didn't have enough money to afford them.

After choosing for a long time, she picked a passable one and picked it up: " How about this one? "

This piano shop is in Xishi, a few steps away from Guangdefang, where Jing Zhaoyin lives.

As soon as she finished speaking, a chuckle came from outside the door.

Xue Yi looked up and saw her second cousin who had just come off duty. Her whole body was slightly stiff.

Cui Heng also saw the carriage parked at the door and took another look. Unexpectedly, he saw Lu Xueyi playing the piano.

" Using this piano to light a fire is considered a compliment. " He walked over and said coldly, " What do you think of me? "

Xue Yi blushed instantly and put down the piano: " Just looking at it, I didn't say I would buy this. "

" Cousin, why is it so early today ? "

She paced away , hoping he would leave quickly and not notice her embarrassment.

" I've just finished the saint's tour, and I'm going back to my hometown for the next few days. "

Cui Heng pressed his eyebrows and took a nap on the chair. After a moment, seeing that she was still hesitating, he raised his eyes and asked again, " Why don't you choose? "

" I haven't thought about it yet. " Xue Yi said casually, picked up a handful and put it down again.

Cui Heng watched from a distance, and the more he looked, the deeper his frown deepened: " What kind of piano did you pick? "

Xue Yi didn't answer, so Cui Heng stood up, picked out one for her and threw it over: " This one is barely usable. "

The one he picked was the Lei's Qin that the shopkeeper just mentioned.

He picked the best piano in the shop at a glance, and Xueyi had to admit that he did have a good eye for it.

But the problem is, she can't afford it.

Xue Yi murmured and pushed back: " I ... I don't want this. "

Cui Heng lowered his eyes slightly and suddenly understood when he saw the tips of her ears were red .

It's not that she doesn't want to buy it , it's just that she can't afford it.

How could she, the direct daughter of the Lu family, end up like this?

I can't even afford a piano.

Cui Heng paused for a moment and dropped the piano expressionlessly.

" None of the pianos here are really eye-catching. I still have a few spare ones. You want to pick one for yourself. "

" Really? " Xue Yi's eyes lit up instantly .

The piano in the second cousin's hand, even if it is unnecessary, is definitely better than all the pianos here.

Cui Heng said casually: " I'm just idle, I'm getting ready to burn it. "

When Xue Yi saw the situation, he immediately abandoned the shop and followed him back.

The shopkeeper had settled Wang Jing, and when he came out, he saw her about to leave. He caught up with her and asked, " Don't you want her anymore? "

" No need for today, come back later. " Xueyi replied, and then warned, " Please, shopkeeper, please take more care of Wang Jing. "

" That's natural, just don't worry, madam. " The shopkeeper was quite proud to have found a capable person, " I asked Wang Jing to come and say goodbye to you. Hey, where is Wang Jing? "

When the shopkeeper mentioned it, he realized that he was missing.

" The guy who came out just now is gone. " The shopkeeper muttered.

Xue Yi didn't see anyone, so he said casually: " Maybe it hasn't been packed yet. "

While they were talking, Cui Heng impatiently called her name in the car: " Lu Xueyi. "

" Let's go now. " Upon hearing this, Xue Yi couldn't wait for Wang Jing to come out, so she quickly picked up her skirt and went out.

" Who did you ask the shopkeeper to take care of ? " Cui Heng lifted the curtain.

Xueyi was afraid that he would know that the jade pendant was actually pawned by her, so she did not dare to mention the matter of rescuing people. She just said vaguely: " No one. I just saw a cripple who was good at playing the harp, and felt some sympathy in my heart. "

Good at playing harp?

Seriously, his brother is the best harp player in Chang'an City.

Cui Heng's eyes darkened and he didn't ask any more questions : " Hurry up. "

Xue Yi didn't dare to look back . When she was about to get on the carriage, she suddenly remembered that a noble man like Cui Heng must also be good at playing the piano.

Thinking together, Xue Yi asked softly: " Will my cousin be free later ? After I get the piano, can my cousin teach me? "

Cui Heng has not returned home for five days.

At this moment, when he saw her fair profile, he felt a sense of anxiety rising all over his body. He glanced at her casually and said, " It's not impossible. "

This is very well said.

=== Chapter 77 === _

Xue Yi had been by his side for almost a month, and it took only a moment to understand what he meant.

She lowered her eyes, hummed lowly , and quickly got into the carriage behind her.

My skin is still so thin.

Cui Heng looked at her fleeing back and smiled silently.

After the carriage drove away, Cui Jing, who was originally hiding behind the door, slowly walked out.

The second brother actually laughed?

He stared at the two carriages, one in front and one behind, without moving his eyes for a long time.

Chapter 57 _ Breaking sound

Cui Jing remembers that this second brother didn't like to laugh when he had to urinate.

At a young age , he always had a sullen face and did not like to talk to others.

She was born very well , with red lips and white teeth . The more serious she looked, the more people wanted to tease her.

Whenever Cui Heng got annoyed by the group of young ladies living in the house , he would come over and call him with worm-like eyebrows: " Brother! "

At that time , Cui Jing , like many brothers , would step forward and find an excuse to pull the person away smoothly.

After rescuing him , Cui Jing is not unprincipled . He will teach him patiently and let him smile more at people and not always put on a fake face.

Cui Heng always said yes , but still had a cold face the next time he saw someone.

In the past , let alone laughing, it was difficult for these little ladies to have a serious word with Cui Heng.

Only Zheng Xiuying, because she was close to him and they were married to each other, Cui Heng treated her like his eldest sister-in-law and had to be more polite.

But to be polite , I haven't seen a few smiling faces in all these years.

Not to mention a cousin , the niece of the second aunt in the second bedroom.

Cui Jing thought about it carefully and could only attribute it to the fact that the second brother has grown up in the past three years and his temper has softened a lot, so he probably loves to smile at everyone.

He has really grown up.

Cui Jing felt a little melancholy when he thought of that tall and steady figure.

The once handsome young man is now a mature man in his prime.

When he was in the inner room just now, he heard that his second brother had just arranged the saint's tour.

This errand must be received by someone very close to him , and it seems that the saint also values him very highly.

He is both civilized and military , the best in Chang'an , and his father 's evaluation of his second brother was indeed correct.

Cui Jing knew before that he was not as good as his second brother, but now looking at his lame feet and desolate look, he felt even more ashamed of himself.

How could he have the dignity to return home?

It's better to stay here for the rest of my life.

This is probably life.

The only person Cui Jing can't worry about now is Zheng Xiuying. He " died " in the border area. I wonder if Sister Zheng will feel guilty and be uneasy for the rest of her life?

In fact, he didn't blame her. He knew that she was kind-hearted and it was just a moment of anger.

But now he doesn't want to go back, and he can't go back. He only hopes that Sister Zheng can let go of him soon and find another good husband.

Today is the middle of the month, the bright moon is in the sky, and the ground is filled with clear light .

Cui Jing glanced at the full moon in the sky , and couldn't help but imagine what Zheng Xiuying was doing. Would she occasionally think of his " passed " old friend?

Based on her gentleness in the past, she probably knew how to do it.

If there was a chance, he thought he would still have to see her, firstly to express his thoughts, and secondly, to persuade her so that she would not continue to worry about her.

In Duke Boling's mansion, Zheng Xiuying was really thinking about Cui Jing.

But it's not that I want him to come back, but that I want him to die.

The female envoy sent that day did not find Cui Jing at the same place. After asking the shop, the female envoy also went to the West Market.

However, by the time the envoy found them , the slave trader Hu San had already set off to the Western Regions again. He took away all the slaves he bought this time. It was said that he planned to sell them to the Western Regions, and Cui Jing seemed to be among them.

The Western Region is thousands of miles away and the road is dangerous . If Cui Jing is taken there again, he may not be so lucky to come back this time.

The envoy searched for several more days, but found no trace of Cui Jing, and then reported back to Zheng Xiuying with confidence.

It was only then that Zheng Xiuying finally breathed a sigh of relief.

This way, she would avoid getting blood on her hands.

She finally got a good night's sleep.

Zheng Xiuying slowly leaned on the pillow, and she disliked the moonlight outside the window that was too bright, so she ordered someone to lower the curtain to cover it tightly before falling asleep peacefully.

When the letter comes from Xingyang, officially dissolving the engagement with Cui Jingzhi, the marriage can be officially discussed here.

Qingwuyuan _

It was already dusk when the carriage returned home .

Cui Heng likes to be quiet, and few people come to disturb Qingwu Courtyard. The courtyard is facing the east door, so it is very convenient to enter and exit.

Xue Yi followed him with her head lowered. The journey was calm, and her second cousin walked as calmly as ever.

It just seems a bit faster than usual.

Xue Yi had no choice but to speed up her pace and follow him in small steps. Occasionally she almost bumped into his back when she walked too fast. She blushed and stepped back again.

The second cousin seemed a little anxious, Xueyi tightened the handkerchief, and her heartbeat was pounding.

Sure enough, as soon as the main door was pushed open, before Xue Yi could react, he was pushed directly behind the door with a bang and the door being knocked open.

The overwhelming kiss fell, her shoulders were pressed and her waist was pressed forward, bearing the anger he had suppressed all the way.

Her lips were forced to open, swallowing the deep kiss he sent.

The summer evening was already hot , and the more they kissed, the hotter they became. In just a moment, sweat broke out on their foreheads.

Xue Yi felt that she could hardly breathe, so she held his neck with both hands and used her strength to barely stand still.

After kissing deeply for a moment, Cui Heng soon became dissatisfied and skillfully unbuttoned her skirt with both hands.

But Xueyi still had the matter of learning the piano in mind and tried her best to stay awake.

As soon as his lips fell on his neck, Xue Yi found a gap on his lips and quickly held down his hand: " Not yet, I won't have the energy to learn the piano later ..."

Her eyes were blurred, but her mind was extremely clear.

After saying that to no avail, the lips tended to move downwards. Xueyi pressed her collar and softened her voice to plead with him: " Second cousin ..."

Only then did Cui Heng stop.

Although he was angry, he also knew that she was telling the truth.

" So useless. "

Cui Heng stroked the broken hair on her forehead and looked calm.

Xue Yi bit her lip gently, but her cheeks were dizzy: " I won't do it next time. "

Cui Heng retracted his hand, held her in his arms, and kissed the side of her hair. He calmed down for a while before his eyes regained clarity.

" Go and pick. "

He let go of Lu Xueyi, walked to the table and drank a whole cup of herbal tea, then asked Qiu Rong to find the unused pianos.

Why did you remember those pianos at this time?

Qiurong was puzzled, so she accepted the order, took the key and went to open the warehouse.

Qiu Chan happened to be nearby, so after hearing this, they helped her find it together.

" Why are you so interested in playing the piano at this time tonight? " Qiu Chan asked tentatively.

Are you not interested? I have been away from home for five days. As soon as I came back, I brought my cousin in.

Yi Qiurong thinks that playing the piano is fake, but flirting is real.

Qiurong sighed secretly and said casually: " I don't know, but the young master does seem quite comfortable tonight.

Qiu Chantai couldn't say anything, so she stopped asking and took out the pianos one by one, wiped them clean, and carried them over.

But she couldn't enter the main room, so she held Qiurong at the entrance of the courtyard from a distance, waiting for Yang Bao inside to come out to pick her up.

As soon as several polished pianos were delivered , Xue Yi's eyes lit up.

Sure enough, the second cousin's pianos were extremely brightly painted, and the sound was extremely clear when he flicked them gently. Just pick one out and it would be better than all the pianos in the shop.

It would be a waste of money to have such a good piano burnt down.

Xue Yi brushed his fingers one by one , his eyes tangled.

" Which one do you want? " Cui Heng asked.

" I haven't thought about it yet. " Xue Yi shook his head.

She was torn between the three pianos , fearing that her choice would be too good and others would notice. After all, a cousin of hers who came from afar should not have such a good piano.

" This is it, it suits you. "

Cui Heng pointed to an unnamed Qin to her.

Nowadays, most of the qins played by everyone have imprints engraved on them. For example, the Lei family's qin has the name of the Lei family on it.

But there is no such thing on this piano. The body of the piano is clean and neat, with no carved patterns and no pendants.

" Whose piano is this? " Xue Yi's fingertips gently brushed the black paulownia wood, her eyes puzzled.

" You asked so many questions about what you were doing. Do you know if you told me? "

=== Chapter 78 === _

Cui Heng dropped the piano and said coldly.

She just asked because she didn't know.

What kind of temper do you have again!

Xueyi took the piano and silently shut up.

But after taking a closer look at the style of the piano, an idea suddenly came to her mind -

" Second cousin, could this be the piano that you cut yourself? "

Cui Heng paused and asked her coldly: " Do you think it's possible? "

Xue Yi looked at his lean waist and strong hands, pondered for a moment, and then slowly shook his head.

The second cousin is obviously a military commander. He can do something as elegant as playing the piano for at least two months or as long as two years. How can he be patient?

Not to mention giving it to her casually.

So Xueyi picked up the piano and spread it on the table without any psychological burden: " Then let's take this one. "

In fact, she really guessed wrong this time. It was indeed Cui Heng who cut it himself.

Back then, he was not very patient, so his brother used the excuse of playing the harp to test him.

After breaking it countless times, it took two years to finally get this one.

Although there is a gap between his eldest brother and Cui Heng, he taught Cui Heng step by step, and this piano is considered to be of the highest quality.

Moreover, he has only cut this handful. Compared with his elder brother who always gives it away kindly, it is even more valuable and has no market.

Lu Xueyi, who has no discernment, said no, but she didn't notice it at all.

I don't know if I'm really stupid or just pretending to be stupid.

" Sit up straight, arms straight. "

Cui Heng walked over and raised his hand to knock her on the back. Xue Yi straightened up immediately.

As she straightened up, her already full chest was exposed, attracting even more attention.

It seems to have grown a lot.

Cui Heng looked away and said calmly: " You stroke a song first , and I'll listen to it. "

Xueyi didn't know what he was thinking, so she obeyed obediently and played her favorite Hujia eighteen beats.

Her fingers are long and slender, even and fair, and she looks particularly suitable for playing the piano.

When I lowered my head and picked him up, he looked very classy.

The beauty playing the piano was particularly pleasing to the eye, and Cui Heng's eyes moved over involuntarily.

But when the strings were plucked and a rather discordant note came out, Cui Heng's originally appreciative expression gradually changed.

Xue Yi was also secretly looking at his face. When his face turned ugly, she panicked and her hands became confused.

At the end of the song , Xue Yi's cheeks were completely red and she lowered her head without daring to raise it.

" Your piano ..." Cui Heng paused and stared at her faintly, " Who taught you this? "

" My mother only studied for half a year. Later, she became seriously ill and stopped teaching me. "

Xue Yi murmured, she also knew that her piano skills were really not on the stage.

So pitiful?

No wonder Chengri looks like a doormat.

Cui Heng didn't ask anything this time, nor did he ridicule. He just stood up, walked around from behind her, took her hand, and put it on the strings.

" What you just played was okay, but your fingering was wrong. " Cui Heng narrowed his eyes, lifted her fingers little by little, and put them on the strings, " Like this ..."

He held her hand and taught her how to use force.

Xueyi originally thought that her second cousin would scold her as before .

But now that his hands were held by him and the cool breath was behind him, Xue Yi suddenly felt a little confused.

" is that so? "

Xue Yi was held and bounced for a while, and she took a breath, trying not to think about the dizzying fresh air surrounding her.

" Um. "

But there was a deep voice above her head, and she seemed to be dizzy even more, and even her fingertips began to tremble.

" Pay attention. "

Cui Heng wiped the sweat from her palms carefully with a handkerchief, put the strings on her hands, and asked in a low voice: " Do you remember? "

What to remember?

Xue Yi's mind was in a mess just now, and she nodded drowsily: " Remember. "

" If you remember, then play it to me again. "

Cui Heng let go of her hand, but did not move away. He still stood behind her, holding her weakly.

It turned out that the second cousin asked her to play it again. As soon as he let go, Xue Yi suddenly woke up.

But she couldn't remember so much, so she could only play by feeling.

It was barely decent at first , but then it was as bad as the first time.

From the corner of her eye, Xue Yi felt her second cousin frowning. She was afraid that he would be angry, so she also became uneasy.

Just halfway through playing, Cui Heng frowned even more and seemed to get up to leave.

Xue Yi became anxious and quickly turned around and kissed his jaw : " Don't leave. "

She had obviously done the most intimate things before, but when he took the initiative to kiss her, she suddenly felt indescribably shy.

Cui Heng originally just wanted to stand up, but suddenly he was kissed and his whole body froze.

After a moment, Cui Heng's anger subsided.

He narrowed his eyes, hummed, then reached out to wrap her hand and put it on the strings.

" Do it again, can you remember? "

" OK. "

Xue Yi took a deep breath, and was extra attentive this time.

I don't know if it was because she was extremely attentive, but she played quite smoothly this time.

After playing, she breathed a sigh of relief and turned back to look at Cui Heng expectantly: " Second cousin, did I make a mistake this time? "

" The last one was wrong. " Cui Heng stared at the snowy back of her neck, his Adam's apple rolling, " Do it again. "

is it wrong?

Xue Yi hesitated for a moment, rubbed her sore wrist and put it on her again.

The first time was familiar, the second time was familiar, and the third time she had developed Qiaoqing, and this time she rebounded particularly smoothly.

But as he bounced, the breathing around her became heavier and heavier, and slowly, his thin lips suddenly fell on the white back of her neck.

The back of Xue Yi's neck felt numb, and her hands paused for a moment.

But a " continue " came from behind .

She had no choice but to endure the itching on her neck and continued to play. But then, the kiss extended from the neck to the shoulders, and the coat fell down and hung loosely.

Xue Yi recited the music score silently and still strummed it attentively.

However, when the lips slid down her arm , Xueyi paused for a moment and had to speed up her movements on the piano.

After finishing the last note , she turned around and breathed a sigh of relief as if she was too tired from playing the piano: " Second cousin, did I play everything correctly this time? Can it be over? "

Only then did Cui Heng raise his head, his eyes already dark and unbelievable.

" Yes, but ..." he said, his cool hand touching the side of her face, " This is just the beginning. "

Xue Yi was sluggish for a while, and then he suddenly held her waist and lifted her to the table.

The expensive piano slid back a lot due to the impact. Xue Yi felt distressed and quickly reached out to grab it.

But as soon as her hands grasped the piano, the person in front of her bullied her, and she frowned deeply, and her fingers uncontrollably played a broken note on the strings ...

Chapter 58 _ jade pendant

Qingwu Courtyard was always quiet , but in the middle of the night the sound of the piano started to sound, which attracted people's attention.

Qiu Chan, who was guarding the outer courtyard , turned around in surprise when he heard this: " Sister Rong , the sound of the piano ... doesn't seem to be made by the young master. Are there any guests in this courtyard today? "

Qiu Chan said it rather tactfully. Although she was a maid , she had been raised in the big house for so many years , so she could still tell the good and bad .

The sound of the piano could never be at the level of Young Master.

It sounded like a beginner, but in the end I just played randomly , and my voice was almost broken.

I don't know what happened to make the sound become so chaotic.

Normally it was easy to fool him, but with the sound of the piano today, Qiurong really couldn't shamelessly say that it was really the young master who was caressing her.

She was hesitating to think of an excuse when she suddenly thought of Cui Yinyin who always came to make trouble, so she explained: " Maybe it's Sister Yin. Last time, the master just passed her knowledge test . This time, I'm afraid he has some free time and teaches her how to play the piano." coming. "

Cui Yinyin's cries when she was beaten during the last exam could be heard all over the courtyard , and Qiucicada screamed.

Cui Yinyin is still young , so it's natural for her to play the piano like this . She really can't blame her for anything.

" I'm afraid Sister Yin will be punished again this time. "

Qiu Chan said with a smile, the worry in her brow slowly dissipated.

Qiurong also smiled.

But she still had lingering fears. She always felt that something would happen sooner or later if she kept Qiu Chan here any longer, so she found an excuse to send her away.

=== Chapter 79 === _

in the house

I was still learning the piano just now , but somehow it became like this again.

Xue Yi had forgotten how she was carried from the table to the couch.

The moon was high in the sky outside the window , and the clear moonlight poured in . The hanging jade arms were chilled by the clear moonlight.

Xue Yi closed her eyes and rested for a long time, put away her limp arms and stood up, picked up the clothes scattered beside the bed, and planned to go back.

She just stood up, and a warm body hugged her behind her, and began to kiss her shoulder carefully.

" My little life has just ended, we can't do this anymore ..."

Xue Yi tilted her head and avoided his kiss.

Under the moonlight, her skin was like white jade, or like glazed white porcelain, so white that it was shocking.

Cui Heng's hand on her waist lingered twice, and he made a low hum in his throat, which was regarded as a yes.

Xue Yi breathed a sigh of relief and reached out to take the dress and put it on herself.

The originally ironed and flat underskirt was wrinkled and disfigured , and the belt was torn and had to be reattached.

Xue Yi couldn't fasten it for a long time, and gave him an annoyed look: " You can't always be like this. If you continue like this, I won't have much clothes to wear. "

She is already here, but she can't run away. I don't know why, but he is always in such a hurry.

" As for what? "

Cui Heng's voice was still a little low and mute, he stood up and turned his back to her and put on his clothes.

Of course.

She is not like him. The proportion of clothes she pays every year is staggeringly high, not to mention that he has countless real estate shops under his name.

Even if she told him her embarrassment, he wouldn't understand.

Xue Yi pursed her lips and did not speak again. She only lowered her head to tie the torn belt on her chest.

But her fingers were still weak. She tried several times but still couldn't tie it.

Cui Heng looked at her red fingers and suddenly thought that she couldn't even afford a piano. These clothes were probably a big expense.

After a pause, he leaned over and pushed her hand away: " In a few days, I will transfer several shops under my name to you. "

A few shops and an income of several thousand gold a year should be enough for her to live a comfortable life.

Xue Yi was stunned for a moment, then lowered her head and refused: " I don't want it. "

She asked him for her innocence, but what she asked for was to get rid of the marriage, not to covet food, fine clothes, and food.

The former is a helpless act to save life, while the latter is an act of secret prostitution for the sake of glory.

She is indeed not a noble lady, but she is not so despicable either.

If she really agreed, even she would look down on herself.

" Why are you so stubborn with me? " Cui Heng said casually, " Just use it to nourish your body. "

He said, glancing at her hairy chest.

Xue Yi quickly crossed her arms and still refused: " I have enough money left. "

" Don't lose your temper. "

Cui Heng paused while tying the belt, and his tone dropped.

" I said no more. " Xue Yi tilted her head stubbornly, " I'm not short of money, but my mother's dowry is still left in Jiangzuo and I haven't brought it over. It's enough for me to keep. "

" Your mother is just a daughter of a small family. How much dowry can she have? "

Cui Heng's voice was calm and he exposed her stubbornness mercilessly .

" Then ... I still have a father. " Xueyi still didn't look at him.

Cui Heng smiled: " Your father has married another daughter of the Wei family. He even relies on the Wei family for his life. What can he give you? "

" You ..." Xue Yi was choked and speechless, " Since you know everything, why are you still asking me? "

" Isn't this true? "

Cui Heng raised his head , his face still expressionless.

Xue Yiyuan also knew that his family background was complicated and his identity was embarrassing, but it was still extremely embarrassing for him to point it out like this to his face.

Nowadays, it is popular for women to marry richly. It is looked down upon for someone like her who has no dowry and will have to rely on her mother-in-law.

Not to mention that there were so many noble girls of the same age in this house, making her seem more and more out of place.

" I just don't want it. I don't want the extra things you give me. "

Xue Yi suddenly felt a sense of grievance. When he lowered his head , his eyes were filled with moisture.

" It's not for your own good, why are you crying? "

Cui Heng also frowned.

Is this doing her good, isn't it humiliating her?

Xue Yi bit her lip. Although she didn't speak, her red eyes said everything. She pushed his hand away and was about to leave.

As soon as she took a step forward, a hand suddenly appeared on her waist and pulled her back.

" If you don't want it, don't want it. Why bother? "

Cui Heng held her on his lap, so close that he could clearly see the tears she was holding back in her eyes.

" Feeling wronged? "

Cui Heng paused for a moment, and suddenly understood what she was thinking.

Xue Yi still didn't speak, leaving him with a side face.

" I'm not a big man, but I have a lot of ideas. How come I have so many worries all day long? "

Cui Heng pushed her face onto his shoulder, turned her cheek, and the tears in her eyes fell down.

However , he was still stubborn and refused to make a sound even when he cried, but his lips were bitten until they turned white.

" There are so many tears. Didn't you cry enough just now? "

Cui Heng smiled and raised his hand to wipe the corners of her eyes.

Before his hand even touched it, Xue Yi knocked it off with a lot of force.

" Do not touch me. "

With the old and new grudges added together, Xueyi remembered what had just happened to him that made him cry.

When she was angry, her thin back would tremble slightly, and she looked furious.

Cui Heng knew that he had offended her too much this time, so he stroked her back and said, " It's not for nothing. Last time, the assassin matter had to be handled perfunctorily to the outside world, so these few shops are regarded as a reward for you. " Okay, let's have an explanation to the outside world, do you understand? "

It turned out that the second cousin did this to harmonize the assassin, which caused her to almost misunderstand him.

" Why didn't you tell me earlier? " Xue Yi was slightly startled.

But obviously, there was relief.

She had changed so much, it turned out that she didn't want to have any unnecessary contact with him.

This time, he was disliked.

" Who knew you were so stupid, you couldn't even think of this. "

Cui Heng noticed her reaction and his voice softened.

" How could I have thought of so much. " Xue Yi wiped away her tears and felt embarrassed again, " But you still gave me too much. I just drew a few portraits, so it's not much credit. I don't want too much, as long as Three rooms would be fine. "

Even this was clear to him. Cui Heng stared at her serious face, suddenly feeling a little annoyed.

" As you wish. " He moved his eyes away.

The second cousin's tone seemed a bit cold.

Could it be that three rooms are too many?

Xue Yi thought for a while and then changed her words: " How about two rooms? "

Cui Heng said nothing .

" That ... one room? " Xueyi asked tentatively.

Cui Heng's face became more and more ugly. What did she think of him in a shop?

After enduring it, he loosened his hand and put her down.

" good. "

Cui Heng turned around and said only one word this time.

Why are you angry again?

Xue Yi looked at her second cousin's back and couldn't figure out where she had offended him.

Forget it, it will be over if I endure it for another two months.

Xue Yi walked over quietly : " Second cousin, then I'm going back? "

" If you don't go back, do you still want to come again? "

Cui Heng turned back and looked at her coldly.

Xue Yi was stunned and couldn't react for a moment.

" If you're not tired, it's not impossible. "

Seeing that she didn't move, Cui Heng put his hand on the jade belt again and prepared to untie it gracefully.

Xue Yi's cheeks turned red suddenly, and then she realized what he meant, and she quickly hugged Qin and ran out.

Fortunately, the night of enduring the humiliation was not in vain.

After getting a good piano, she practiced hard for five days, and her playing was obviously much better than before.

=== Chapter 80 === _

Even Zheng Xiuying, who always had her eyes high above her head, turned her eyes slightly.

It's not that Xue Yi plays the piano very well, but that Lu Xuening had previously revealed in private chats with everyone that Xue Yi had never learned the piano, so there were many good people waiting to see her laugh that day.

But her playing was not bad, and her fingering was particularly elegant. Just looking at it, it was not what Lu Xuening said.

For a while, everyone started whispering again, thinking that Lu Xuening was jealous of his sister-in-law for getting a good marriage, so she wanted to slander her.

Lu Xuening was on pins and needles being looked at, but she was really puzzled.

This girl obviously doesn't play that well, how could she improve so much?

Lu Xuening stared at her, and felt that it was the fault of the piano, and it must be the blessing of the piano.

But this piano is exquisitely made and looks very expensive. Where did she get it?

Lu Xuening couldn't hold back her words and asked in front of everyone as soon as the table was over: " Sister, how did you get such a good piano? I have never seen you take it out before. "

With Lu Xuening here, Xueyi can no longer use the excuse that it is her mother's relic.

Fortunately, there is no name engraved on this piano.

Xue Yi calmly explained: " I bought it in a piano store . I didn't know much about it when I first arrived in Chang'an. Could it be that this piano has some origin? "

Although there is no name engraved on this piano, it can be seen that it was made by someone, and the materials used are of the highest quality.

She actually bought it from Taobao?

It's quite a bit of luck.

But she looked like she didn't understand at all, which was even more frustrating.

Lu Xuening turned her head and said, " Okay , you're lucky . "

As soon as she opened her mouth, everyone laughed. Not only was this good, it was simply not good.

But Zheng Xiuying took another look, feeling somewhat familiar for some reason.

At this time , Li Chennian had not yet left. He stared at the piano for a moment, with a look on his face that he was hesitant to speak.

He knew the piano that others didn't know.

I never thought that such an arrogant person would one day give things to please women.

Things have really turned around. I think back when Cui Heng realized that his relationship with Jiuniang had coldly reminded them of the gap in their identities.

Li Chennian was sober, so he left the house on his own initiative .

But now, the person who reminded him in the first place was even more doomed than he was. He actually fell in love with an engaged woman, and this woman turned out to be his younger sister-in-law.

Violating the nobility can be tolerated, but the worst is that someone will give up their identity.

But going against ethics is not tolerated by nature, and even more so by human relationships.

This time, he wanted to see how he would end it.

Li Chennian stared at the piano for a moment, but finally said nothing and calmly moved his eyes away.

Seeing that no one noticed, Xue Yi finally breathed a sigh of relief.

It seems that her second cousin's things should not be taken randomly. It really does not match her identity and is too easy for others to see.

The next piano lesson was five days later, and it only required listening to music and music theory, not playing. Xueyi thought about it and felt that he was not in a hurry, so he did not go to Cui Heng for the time being.

Cui Heng's face has become increasingly bad these past two days because of what happened at the shop.

But after thinking deeply, he thought that someone with a needle-like courage like Lu Xueyi had probably rarely received favors from others in the past, so it was understandable that she didn't know how to accept it.

Lu Xueyi probably realized his mistake and didn't dare to come to him again these days.

After leaving her alone for two days, Cui Heng still went to the shop he was going to give her after his shift, took out the land deed and the account book in the shop, and planned to ask her to come over in the evening when he returned.

This shop is a cloth shop. The shop is not large, but it is small and fine. In particular, there are many light and soft silks specially supplied by Shu, which are loved by some noble ladies.

It is easy to take care of, has a lot of money, and the shopkeeper she chose is also extremely loyal. He chose this shop for her from dozens of shops, which can be said to be without trouble.

In this way, her own clothes can be solved from now on.

During the handover , the shopkeeper said that the best-selling product in summer these days is a thin plain yarn, a specialty of Shu, which is particularly popular among some noble ladies.

Such thin gauze, you don't have to think about it to know what it is used for.

But Lu Xueyi was too thin-skinned, and she couldn't even look awkward in ordinary postures, let alone wearing clothes like this.

After the shopkeeper reported to him, Cui Heng suppressed the darkness in his eyes and did not ask for the cloth.

When he was about to go out , the shopkeeper suddenly chased him out of the door: " Sir, did you have anything stolen a few days ago? "

" What ? " Cui Heng stopped.

" A jade pendant. " The shopkeeper caught up and said respectfully , " I went to collect the rent a few days ago, and I met a family who couldn't afford to pay the rent. The man took the jade pendant to pay for it, but when I saw it, there was something on this jade pendant. The word "Cui" is shining brightly. I saw you wearing it before, so I came down. After asking again, I found out that this jade pendant was bought from a pawn sale, so I thought that the jade might have been stolen. "

That jade pendant was exactly the one he gave to Lu Xueyi before . Lu Xueyi said he had lost it, and indeed he had.

I didn't expect to meet him here.

Cui Heng did n't take it seriously and took it: " You pay a share of the redemption money to your account. "

The shopkeeper Lian Dare said, " It would be great if I could find it. There is a mark on this jade pendant. If it falls into the hands of a gangster, it may cause trouble. That woman is really hateful. "

Cui Heng hummed and was about to leave when he suddenly caught the word " woman " again .

He stopped, suddenly having a bad premonition in his mind, and turned around: " Have you ever asked what this woman looks like? "

Cui's shopkeepers are all smart people, and they were prepared to be questioned, so they naturally asked. The shopkeeper replied: " The person in the pawnshop said that she is a very beautiful woman, and she looks quite noble. Because In this way, they dare to accept Cui's jade pendant. "

A very beautiful woman.

The jade in Cui Heng's hand tightened, and he suddenly remembered Lu Xueyi's hesitant look that night, and understood.

Very good, she turned around and sold the jade pendant he gave her.

Dare you lie to him?

Cui Heng rubbed the jade, and a piece of warm jade was almost crushed by him.

The shopkeeper saw that he had a bad look on his face and asked: " Then ... do you want a villain to report for the Young Master? Everything has been stolen from you, Young Master. This woman really needs to be taught a lesson. "

" Report to the official? "

Cui Heng paused for a moment, and suddenly smiled on his gloomy face.

What official should I report to?

He is the official.

Lu Xueyi should indeed be taught a lesson, but not in jail.

Cui Heng narrowed his eyes, turned around and said calmly: " Bring me the ingredients you just mentioned, and I'll let the new shopkeeper study it. "

Chapter 59 _ attack

Lihuayuan

Nothing happened these two days , except for Zheng Xiuying's visit, who inexplicably fell in love with her piano.

" Sister Lu , which music store did you buy this piano from ? I like it very much. "

As soon as Zheng Xiuying entered the door, after chatting for a few words, she pointed at the musical instrument placed on the table.

Zheng Xiuying always felt a little uneasy . The piano looked so similar , as if it was written by that person.

How dare Xue Yi let her know that she went back to save people that day? Wouldn't this be a slap in Zheng Xiuying's face? So she just said vaguely: " It's in the West Market. "

" Where is the West Market? "

" I can't remember clearly . I'm not familiar with Chang'an . It seems to be on a street on the far west side . " Xue Yi said vaguely.

Zheng Xiuying made a sound and flicked the strings, but she refused to give up: " I really love this piano. I am willing to trade it with you for my Lei's Qin. I wonder if my sister can give up my love? "

She had paid a huge price to get this piano, so Xue Yi naturally refused to change it.

And with the second cousin 's temper , he would burn things he didn't want and wouldn't give them to others.

Xue Yi politely refused : " I'm used to it. I'm afraid my hands will be scratched if I change it. "

Zheng Xiuying couldn't just grab someone's things , so she had to take a step back , but before leaving, she still borrowed her piano , wanting to take it back to compare with the one Cui Jing had given her.

It's just a loan, Xueyi can't refuse.

But she didn't understand why Zheng Xiuying was so obsessed with this piano.

Could it be that you saw that this was the work of your second cousin?

Xue Yi was inexplicably uneasy, and was afraid that Zheng Xiuying would find Wang Jing and expose her rescue mission , so she thought she would have to remind him if she had the chance to go out.

Apart from this matter , the remaining two days were quite leisurely . Li Chennian had finished reading the Le Jing Xue Yi, and all the things he didn't understand were outlined with ink.

But after flipping through it, I found that there were dozens of places sketched , so it seemed that I still had to ask my second cousin for guidance.

But the second cousin was busy with work and not a kind-hearted person. If Xueyi asked him for advice, she would have to pay a price.

She and him were not that good of a match, Xueyi frowned, and her legs felt weak when she thought of Qingwuyuan.

It's better to go later, at least I can have a good sleep tonight.

Unexpectedly, just when she put down the music score, Qiurong came to deliver the news.

She usually came to the door on her own initiative , but this was the first time that the second cousin asked someone to deliver a message.

Xue Yi was a little uneasy. When asked again , Qiu Rong only said that Cui Heng came back with account books.

It turned out that I asked her to go and give her the shop. My second cousin was so fast in doing things.

Xue Yi was slightly excited in her heart .

A shop of her own, with this to rely on, she would be able to live without the Cui family in the future.

The second cousin had a bad temper, but Xue Yi was sincerely grateful to him for choosing this reward for her, so she followed Qiurong with a brisk pace.

Just entering the courtyard, she found that the atmosphere tonight was a bit strange.

" There are a lot of documents today . The young master is still in the study. Please excuse me and wait a minute. " Yang Bao came out of the study to send a message.

=== Chapter 81 === _

" Okay. " Xue Yi nodded lightly.

She wished he would come out later so that she could go back earlier.

However, summer is here, and there are a lot of mosquitoes outside the study.

Xue Yi only stood for a moment, and several swellings were bitten on her hanging wrists , making her slightly agitated.

After burning the incense, her legs were slightly numb as she stood, and she whispered to Yang Bao, who was guarding the door: " Brother Yang, how long will my second cousin be busy today? "

" The humble position is not clear. "

Yang Bao lowered his head, but the corners of his mouth twitched.

The girl who wrote the watch was left alone for so long and she still didn't realize that she made the young master angry?

Yang Bao raised his eyelids, and out of the corner of his eye, he saw that his cousin was still standing tall and graceful, with no trace of impatience on her face, and then he realized that she really didn't notice.

Yes, he is really a kind-hearted master.

If the cousin didn't notice it, wouldn't the young master's effort in showing her off like this be in vain?

" There's no rush, business matters are important, so I'll wait. "

The crossed legs changed, and Xue Yi didn't notice.

In the study room, as soon as Cui Heng heard the whispers outside the door, his already gloomy face became a little darker. He paused with his pen and called her in directly.

Xue Yi was slightly surprised, but said nothing and followed Yang Bao in.

Cui Heng's study room is very simple. There are three shelves of books on the left side, and a large pear wood table on the right side, facing the window, with a canopy bed inside for him to take a rest.

As soon as Xue Yi entered the door, she saw the pile of account books and the words on them on the pear wood table.

It turned out that the second cousin planned to give her a wedding gift, Xue Yi's brows were dyed with a smile.

" Did you see it? " Cui Heng asked her in a deep voice while flipping through the paperwork without raising his head.

" Yeah. " Xueyi nodded , " Second cousin, where is this cloth shop? "

" West Market, near Guangdefang. " Cui Heng replied briefly.

Isn't it very close to the piano store, so it would be more convenient to visit Wang Jing.

Xue Yi was even more excited . She put her hand on the account book and asked gently: " Can I take a look ? "

" It's up to you. " Cui Heng still didn't care.

Pick up the thick account book. Xue Yi's heartbeat was pounding as if she was holding a heavy bag of money.

However, before she opened the ledger, she saw a familiar jade pendant under the ledger, and there was a long buzz in her head, as if a string had been broken.

" Last time you said you lost the jade and found it. Let's take it together. " Cui Heng said casually.

" Really ? " Xue Yi's breathing became tight, and she slowly raised her head for a long time before she realized she was surprised, " How did you find my cousin? "

" By chance. " Cui Heng said.

What does "accidental" mean? Does the second cousin know how this jade was " lost " ?

Xue Yi didn't dare to reach out and looked at him quietly: " May I ask where my cousin found it? "

Cui Heng was silent for a moment, then raised his head and glanced at her seriously: " Pawn shop . "

Xue Yi panicked instantly . Did her second cousin find out?

" How ... how did you end up at the pawn shop ? " She asked tentatively, holding back the broken hair on her forehead.

" You don't know what you lost? " Cui Heng asked .

" I ..." Xue Yi choked and replied vaguely, " I lost it on the road. I don't know how I ended up in the pawn shop. What a coincidence. "

" Really ? " Cui Heng's voice dropped.

Just when Xueyi thought he just discovered it accidentally, a smile suddenly escaped his lips: " But I heard that the pawnshop owner said that a woman took it personally. "

" Maybe he was picked up by this woman. " Xue Yi lowered his voice.

" Seriously? " Cui Heng gave her one last chance.

Xue Yi lowered her head, not daring to speak.

Cui Heng understood, threw away the document , sat upright and looked at her: " I 'll ask you one last time. "

The document snapped, and Xue Yi trembled all over, shaking out instantly: " I was wrong. "

" What's wrong? " Cui Heng still stared at her.

Xue Yi was extremely embarrassed and had to explain in a low voice: " I didn't lose this jade pendant, I pawned it. "

That person was indeed her, did she really take it for granted?

Although he already knew it, Cui Heng still underestimated his anger when he heard her say it.

" Why do you want to be? "

He suddenly stood up. He was extremely tall at nine feet. Xueyi's eyes were shrouded in black shadows and he hurriedly took half a step back.

" I'm short of money . "

Xue Yi answered honestly, with another blush on her face.

Cui Heng thought of many reasons. For example, he made her cruel that night and she became angry; for example, she was not willing to accept it in the first place, or she deliberately did not want to accept his things.

But I didn't expect the reason she gave to be so simple.

" Is there no other reason? " Cui Heng asked.

Xue Yi was at a loss. What other reason could there be? She begged him willingly. Even if she didn't want it, there was no reason to throw it away.

" No, I was really ... really short of money at that time. " Xueyi lowered his head , his ears burning red.

" You're short of money and you pawned such a precious jade? " Cui Heng still looked coldly.

" What does this mean? " Xueyi lowered his head and looked at the jade pendant carefully.

Only then did I realize that the jade pendant was extremely transparent and had Cui's mark on it.

She understood instantly and looked at Cui Heng helplessly: " Second cousin, I don't know, I didn't mean to do it. If I knew that this jade pendant was so valuable, I would definitely not pawn it. "

Is this a precious thing? He was obviously angry that she lied to him.

Also, if she was short of money, she could just open her mouth to him, so why should she be the one?

" You ..." Cui Heng glared coldly, wondering whether she understood what he was angry about.

" I was wrong, second cousin, I will compensate you. " Xue Yi said seriously.

" What compensation can you give ? " Cui Heng didn't show his anger, but just clenched his hands tighter and tighter.

" I ..." Xueyi hesitated for a moment. This jade was extremely valuable and she really couldn't afford to pay for it.

After thinking for a while, when she saw the account book, an idea came to her mind: " How about ... I don't want this shop anymore? "

Is he missing a shop?

Lu Xueyi couldn't do anything else, but she knew how to make him angry.

For a moment , Cui Heng wanted to dig out Lu Xueyi's heart and see if it was made of stone, otherwise why would it look like a piece of wood.

Or maybe she has no heart at all.

" Do you think I care? " he asked.

" Then how do you want me to compensate? "

Xue Yi was also at a loss, but this time she was indeed in the wrong, and her second cousin couldn't ask for anything more.

Cui Heng didn't speak. He picked up the cup with his slender fingers and drank half a cup of herbal tea.

Xue Yi couldn't figure out what he was thinking. After thinking about it, she took off all the hairpins on her head and said, " If I don't add these, all the valuable things I have will be here. "

" No need. " Cui Heng interrupted coldly. When he saw a pile of women's things, the veins on his forehead bulged even more.

Xue Yi was frightened by his scolding and asked in annoyance : " Is n't that enough? "

" You really want to compensate? "

Cui Heng was so angry that he wanted to laugh. He put down the cup and walked towards her step by step.

Xue Yi looked at his calm face, feeling slightly numb in her heart, always feeling like a storm was coming.

She quickly backed away towards the window, explaining as she did so: " If that doesn't work, then how about I go back and get all the jewelry left in my box ..."

Before she could utter the word " come here " , Xue Yi was pressed against the window by Cui Heng and had to swallow it.

Cui Heng pressed her shoulders with one hand and her waist with the other. He touched his knees and clasped her legs firmly.

Xue Yi's whole body seemed to be nailed to the wall. When he opened his eyes, he saw an angry face, and his lips were bitten fiercely.

" Lu Xueyi, I really want to ..."

When the kiss was almost breathless , Xue Yi vaguely heard the sound of gnashing teeth.

The second cousin thought about her, and the hand on her waist tightened suddenly . When Xue Yi felt pain, she always felt that the second cousin wanted to strangle her to death.

As for what?

Xueyi whined and put her hands on his shoulders, trying to stop him from kissing him so deeply.

But it was useless. When she resisted, Cui Heng became even more angry. He held her face and almost lifted her up .

Xue Yi was at a loss as to where to place her hands, and with a random move , she accidentally swept down several flower pots placed on the window sill.

There were crackling sounds in the house one after another. Qiurong and Yang Bao, who were guarding outside, were shocked. The young master was so angry, could he have attacked his cousin?

Qiu Rong hesitated and thought of an excuse to send something to see, but as she approached the door, she heard the sound of lips and tongues stirring during the kiss.

They all kissed like this.

It turns out that the young master planned to punish the girl like this.

The two looked at each other , and both moved farther away from the door.

Xue Yi also suddenly understood . She was distracted and was pinched hard. She felt pain, and the hands around Cui Heng's neck tightened, and her nails were embedded in his neck flesh.

Cui Heng groaned and then let her go.

=== Chapter 82 === _

Xue Yi's legs became weak and she had to lean on his shoulder to catch her breath.

After the kiss , Cui Heng's anger dissipated.

He wiped the blood on his neck, looked calm, held her dizzy face and turned her around: " You want me to calm down? "

Xue Yi nodded , still breathing lightly: " I really didn't mean it. "

" Okay. " Cui Heng slowly moved his eyes, pulled out a piece of fabric from the Bogu rack, and threw it in front of her, " Then let's see what you are capable of. "

Xue Yi lowered his head , picked up the piece of cloth, and slowly opened it with his hands, only to see that the cloth was as thin as cicada wings.

She was a little disbelieving, and rubbed it with her fingertips: " This cloth ... could it be for wearing? "

" Otherwise? " Cui Heng's thin lips moved slightly.

Xue Yi's cheeks suddenly felt hot. There was no difference between wearing clothes made of such light fabric and not wearing them.

Normally he already has no sense of propriety, and if he wears something like this again, it will definitely be even more excessive.

Cui Heng's expression did not change, he used his hands a little harder, tore off a piece and threw it away.

Along with it came his more embarrassing orders.

" Go take a bath. "

" You are not allowed to wear anything else when you come out . "

Chapter 60 _ Extinguishing

Ever since Zheng Xiuying saw the piano , she always felt that it was the handiwork of her elder cousin.

Could it be that Lu Xueyi really saved someone that day?

She was worried for a long time, but couldn't help but go to Lu Xueyi and borrow the piano.

After a careful comparison , Zheng Xiuying found that although the materials and some design techniques of the two pianos were similar, the details were different.

The styles are also extremely different. One is exquisitely decorated , and everything is fine . Even the veins of the carved leaves are as thin as hair, like a literati painting.

The other one is too simple and wears nothing.

It has only been three years . It should be impossible for a person 's style to change like this . Moreover, this instrument is extremely delicate and could not have been made in less than two months. Counting the time, Lu Xueyi could not have known his eldest cousin before then.

Maybe she was just lucky and got a bargain.

Zheng Xiuying breathed a sigh of relief.

However, Lu Xueyi's inferior piano skills was a waste of this piano.

Zheng Xiuying sneered and returned the piano after confirming it was correct.

It had just darkened when she went there . Because it was summer , the girls in the house generally slept late , and many people were still enjoying the moonlight and cooling off in the waterside pavilion.

Zheng Xiuying originally wanted to invite Lu Xueyi to go with her for the sake of borrowing the piano, but she didn't expect that Lu Xueyi was not there when she went there.

" Where have you ladies been at this time? " Zheng Xiuying asked, looking at her with eyes.

" My wife felt it was too hot, so she said she went to the waterside to cool off. " Harukata replied according to the words she had already thought of.

Zheng Xiuying looked around and found that the ice in her ice mirror had long since melted , leaving only a fan to fill her face.

There is also a difference between a cousin and a cousin . The second lady has little dowry , so naturally she will not be willing to give her more ice.

No wonder she can't stay in this house, it's so pitiful.

Zheng Xiuying smiled and shook the small fan in her hand. She seemed to feel that the room was a little stuffy. She didn't ask any more questions and just said tactfully: " Then tell your lady, if you don't sleep well in the future, you might as well come to my place to look for it." Me, you don't need to see me outside. "

The corner of Harukata's mouth twitched. Although the ice here is indeed less, she doesn't stay here all the time.

There must be no shortage of ice on the Second Young Master's side . Why do these ladies need to be pitied by others?

If Mrs. Zheng knew the truth, she would definitely vomit blood.

Harukata lowered his head and did not dare to tell the truth. He only said: " I will definitely forward it to you. I will thank you in advance on my wife's behalf. "

Zheng Xiuying had no idea at all, but still smiled: " That's it, you don't have to send it away. Just wait until your wife comes back and tell her that I have been here. I will go to the piano store with her another day. "

" Mrs. Zheng, it's easy to go. " Qingfang nodded quickly, watched her leave, and then breathed a long sigh of relief.

Qingwuyuan _

Qiurong has prepared water and is preparing clothes for her cousin.

The cousin came here often, so the yard was naturally equipped with pajamas for her.

As soon as the sound of water inside stopped and Xue Yi stood up, Qiurong took the tray and said , " Cousin, I have chosen two pieces for you . Which one is suitable? "

" No need. " Xue Yi looked away.

Qiurong was puzzled and Xueyi was slightly ashamed: " I already have it. "

Qiurong looked around again and realized that a piece of fabric had been draped on the stool.

Xue Yi glanced quietly, and her whole body turned crimson.

Qiu Rong looked over and opened her eyes wide. When she saw the cousin's white back was slightly red, her cheeks also started to burn.

I didn't expect that the two of them, one usually cold and the other dignified, would be so unrestrained in private.

However, my cousin's legs are already slender and plump, so this will probably make her even more attractive.

Qiurong said yes, silently took the tray out and closed the door tightly.

Xue Yi crossed his arms, and after a long while, he picked it up with two fingers.

But it's so light, what difference does it make if it's worn or not?

Xue Yi's cheeks were red and red, and she was so hot that she didn't dare to put it on.

Outside, Cui Heng took a shower faster than before, sat on a large chair, flipping through his travel notes, and waited for Lu Xueyi to come out.

But after flipping through dozens of pages of a travel journal , there was still no movement in the clean room.

This is shame.

Cui Heng frowned, but she was so shy that she couldn't escape tonight.

Cui Heng put down the book and looked into the clean room: " Lu Xueyi, do you want to sleep in the clean room tonight? "

There seemed to be no one inside , and there was no answer. Only the curtain swayed slightly, as if he was observing the movement outside.

Cui Heng smiled, tapped the table with his index finger, and warned lightly: " If you don't come out, will I go in ? "

" Well, right away. "

As soon as there was a slight sound of the chair outside rubbing against the ground , Xue Yi stopped worrying and quickly pulled off the fabric and put it on.

But it was too humiliating and too much.

She just glanced at the water in the tub, and her whole body burned like a shrimp, and she refused to put it on.

Outside, Cui Heng seemed impatient to wait, his eyebrows were slightly stern, and when he was about to stand up with his fingers closed, the curtain of the clean room suddenly opened.

Lu Xueyi was walking out with her head lowered and her voice as low as a mosquito: " Here we come. "

Cui Heng compiled it from that old time. Welcome to join us and read tens of thousands of historical novels for free. Light Ying and Bai Bai glanced at each other, and their always calm eyes paused for a moment.

For a moment, he looked away and took a sip of herbal tea.

" What are you dawdling about? "

He put down the cup and looked slightly worried.

" I'm wiping my hair. "

Xue Yi smoothed the wet hair on his forehead, and the water dripped down, making his shoulders even more wet.

Cui Heng glanced over and his eyes became a little darker.

" Sit up. " Cui Heng said.

Xue Yi raised her head and stared at her second cousin's knees where she was sitting upright. Her cheeks were red and she refused to move.

" I said, sit down and wipe your hair. " Cui Heng smiled.

Only then did Xue Yi see clearly that he had a handkerchief in his hand.

Probably because she disliked her for wiping her hair too slowly ...

Xue Yi hummed softly, thought about it as she walked over, turned her back to him and sat on his lap.

Cui Heng saw through her shyness and didn't say anything . He just threw the veil and went up.

A handkerchief was thrown over her pocket, and Xue Yi's eyesight went dark, then a pair of big hands came up and rubbed her wet hair not gently.

His scalp was slightly painful from being pulled, Xue Yi frowned and shouted softly: " Be gentle. "

" Be honest . "

Cui Heng's tone was still unhappy, but the movements under his hands obviously slowed down.

Her hair was extremely long, falling down to her waist, which was very pleasing to the eye. When he was in deep love, he always liked to run his hands through her sweaty hair and watch her tilt her head up and gasp with her lips open.

But at this moment, Cui Heng just felt that it took too long to wipe. It was really a long time.

Cui Heng lowered his eyes, and when they fell between her folded arms, Cui Heng narrowed his eyes and brought up a topic to stop thinking about that wonderful touch.

" How much did you pay for this jade? " he asked, his voice deliberately cold.

" One hundred gold. " Xue Yi replied, silently lowering his head.

Is she willing to spend a hundred gold?

The material of this jade alone is worth more than 500 gold, let alone Cui's hidden meaning.

" How stupid. "

Cui Heng uttered two words and rubbed her hair heavily.

Xue Yi was in pain, covering her head and complaining softly: " Who told you not to tell me earlier? "

" Did I ask you to be a pawn? " Cui Heng's tone became colder.

=== Chapter 83 === _

Xue Yi suddenly stopped talking, it was her fault.

Cui Heng lowered his eyes and the movement of wiping his hair accelerated invisibly.

" Do you realize your mistake ? " he asked.

" Wrong. " Xueyi was very well-behaved this time.

Pretty sensible.

Cui Heng put down the handkerchief, dropped his hands from her shoulders, and held her waist: " Turn around. "

It was okay that her back was turned to him just now, but when she turned around, Xue Yi felt a little shy.

Cui Heng did not allow her to refuse , and still asked her to face him. When he turned his gaze, Xueyi supported his shoulders and bit her lower lip.

Cui Heng found out, but deliberately pretended not to know.

" Is it cold ? " Cui Heng lowered his eyes and looked at her folded arms.

" It's not cold. " Xueyi understood what he meant and slowly loosened his hands.

Her half-covered look was even more touching than usual.

For example, looking at a beautiful woman under a lamp, it is hazy and covered with a layer of soft light.

Cui Heng felt as if blood rushed up for a moment , and the hand caressing the back of her neck slowly moved down, with a comforting tone: " Is it hot? "

Xue Yi was not hot at first, but when he looked at her like this, her whole body started to roll.

She lowered her head, not daring to look at him at all.

Cui Heng, however, did not allow her to lower her head. He held the back of her neck and forcefully raised her head, so that her view was even more unobstructed.

Why am I feeling more embarrassed than usual even though I haven't done anything ?

" Second cousin ..." Xueyi couldn't stand the look in his eyes, biting her lower lip and looking at him intently.

" What do you want to do? " Cui Heng asked, still looking stern, but his eyes darkened.

" I'm a little cold. " Xue Yi put her hands on his shoulders and said tactfully, " Can you help me warm up? "

Even when she asks for help, she does so tactfully.

But Cui Heng just couldn't help but look like she had to beg him even though she was extremely scared.

" Then next time you encounter something like this, will you dare to pawn? "

Cui Heng put his hands on her waist, in a neither up nor down position, which was both support and threat.

Xue Yi was asked.

It's not that she hasn't thought about this problem, but in that situation, if she didn't save him, Wang Jing might really be beaten to death, or he might be a slave for the rest of his life without any hope of liberation.

Zheng Xiuying refused to save her, so what else could she do except pawn.

After struggling for a moment, Xueyi nodded truthfully: " Dare. "

Cui Heng's eyes, originally full of lust , came back to his senses instantly and stared at her coldly: " You say it again? "

The hands on his waist tightened and seemed to be moving downwards, clearly threatening.

Xue Yi was a little scared and tightened her legs slightly .

But she did think so, so she raised her face and nodded: " I still dare. "

Well, what a Lu Xueyi, he really underestimated her.

It turned out that she didn't understand anything that night, and she didn't understand his thoughts at all.

" You still dare? I think you need to be taught a lesson. "

Cui Heng's expression suddenly changed, and the hand on her waist suddenly dropped.

Xue Yi was caught off guard and grabbed his shoulders tightly.

But this was just the beginning. Soon, she was picked up in the air and thrown heavily onto the couch.

Xueyi had never seen her second cousin like this, holding her knees and shrinking back.

But the bed was just one piece , and she couldn't hide in time, so she was grabbed by the ankle and dragged back.

" Second cousin, wait a minute and listen to my explanation ..."

Xue Yi grabbed the curtain and her voice suddenly became panicked.

explain ?

What else could she explain?

He just indulged her too much.

" Second cousin ..." Xue Yi tried to grasp the fabric on her body again .

But Cui Heng's anger was on the verge of reaching the extreme.

With such a thin piece of fabric, he tore it into two pieces from her back with a little force of his hands.

There was a long " stabbing " sound when the fabric tore . Xueyi only heard an angry " It's too late " , and then she made a long cracking sound just like the fabric.

Chapter 61 _ Annoyed

It was getting late , the night had fallen heavily , and a few dark clouds floated on the bright white moon , gradually moving behind the treetops.

Harukata, who was originally guarding the west wing, yawned , opened the window and looked at the moon moving westward, and couldn't help but wonder.

Usually at this time, the lady should be back . Why is it so late today ?

She obviously had a smile on her face when she passed by , which seemed like a good thing.

Maybe when the relationship between two people is so strong, they forget the time for a while.

Qingfang thought for a while, leaving a crack in the door for his wife to rest on the small couch outside for a while.

Xue Yi was not as comfortable as she thought .

After irritating Cui Heng , she could still stubbornly say " dare " at first , but when Cui Heng smiled, she started to panic inexplicably.

She tried to push with her hands, but Cui Heng held her hands mercilessly, tied them with torn cloth, tied them tightly and pressed them on the pillow.

" Let me go! "

Xue Yi tried to resist , but she only got a cold sentence from him - " You asked for it. "

Then, the more stubborn she became , the fiercer he became.

Tears were forced to slip out , and Xue Yi had to relax.

" I was wrong. "

" I won't do it again next time. "

" I won't ... I won't lie to you again. "

Xue Yi tried her best to soften her voice , hoping with tears in her eyes that her second cousin would be soft-hearted.

But this time she admitted it, Cui Heng just showed no expression on his face, showing no intention of letting her go.

Xue Yi was going to be driven crazy by him .

Crying and begging to no avail, her eyes were red and swollen , and she couldn't help but curse.

" You bastard ! "

" Shameless! "

" humble …"

Before the last despicable word came out of his mouth , his eyes darkened , and Xue Yi bit his shoulder, frowning deeply .

" Keep scolding. "

Cui Heng was bitten with blood on his shoulder. He turned his head and glanced. After seeing the blood, his eyes became even darker.

" Your teeth are so sharp, it seems you still have strength. "

Xue Yi was about to cry without tears. No matter how hard she bit him, it was of no use. Instead, it only irritated him even more.

Xue Yi really had no choice but to take advantage of the situation.

" Cui Heng! " Xue Yi's beautiful eyes widened and she called out his name for the first time.

No reaction .

" Second cousin, please. " She softened.

Still no response .

" Brother Xingjian . " The tips of her teeth were trembling .

" elder brother …"

Her hands were cut behind her back, and she couldn't hold on any longer. She called him randomly, but she didn't know which string he had plucked. Cui Heng paused for a moment and lifted her up directly. Xue Yi screamed helplessly, this time completely I don't even have the energy to curse.

Outside, Qiurong had never heard her cousin cry like this.

Even the scene where Goro-kun set her up was never like this.

The young master must be really angry this time.

Qiurong shivered , she really didn't dare to think about the girl's tragic condition.

In fact, since the incident three years ago, the young master was detained and became a civil servant, and his temperament has become much calmer. He has not been so angry for a long time.

However, at best, he has a peaceful temperament, but at worst, he is ... stagnant.

This is not bad, but Qiurong always feels that she lacks a bit of vitality. As time goes by, people will become statues.

However, since the watch girl arrived, the young master has obviously become more emotional.

If you think about it carefully, including the three years of observing filial piety, the young master is only in his twenties this year. It is when he is high-spirited that it is unreasonable to look mature all day long.

That's it, it's a shame for my cousin.

=== Chapter 84 === _

Qiu Rong was really frightened as she listened to the crying and shouting inside, mixed with a few light curses from time to time. The sound gradually weakened in the end.

Even my cousin, who has such a gentle temperament, is forced to curse, and this time she seems really annoyed.

The sound didn't stop until the middle of the night.

When Cui Heng opened the door and came out, his eyebrows were full of irritation, and two fresh teeth marks could be seen on the slightly scattered collar.

" Go and help her clean up. " He said with an extremely unhappy voice .

" Yes. " Qiurong lowered her head and went in holding her breath.

Cui Heng stood leaning against the door. When the cold wind blew, the redness on his Adam's apple slowly faded away.

When he thought of the messy scene inside, he pressed his eyebrows, but he didn't want others to see it.

Qiurong had obviously already entered, so he called her to stop again: " Forget it, I'll do it. "

Qiurong didn't know why, and was kicked out again for no reason.

Cui Heng took the wet handkerchief. After going out, when he came back and saw the red marks all over his fair body, he felt that he had gone too far.

He helped Lu Xueyi sit up, leaning on his shoulder and wiping her carefully.

After passing the wet handkerchief over the water, and then putting it on again to cool it down, the snowy clothes became icy, and he slowly opened his eyes, shouting drowsily: " Thirsty ..."

The originally moist lips were slightly peeled, and her voice was obviously hoarse.

Cui Heng held her waist with one hand, took the cup with the other hand, put it to her lips and fed her.

" Slow down, " he reminded.

However, Xue Yi seemed to be greeted by sweet rain after a long drought. He lowered his head and sipped in small mouths.

The glass of water slowly reached the bottom. She was anxious and poured it in with both hands. The burning and dryness in her throat subsided slightly.

" Okay? " Cui Heng put down the cup.

Xue Yi leaned on his shoulder and nodded, but her face was too heavy to open, looking like she had been bullied.

" What did you want to say at that moment ? "

Cui Heng touched her hair, and now that she calmed down, he remembered what she had said in her throat before.

When this matter was mentioned, Xue Yi managed to open her eyes and glared at him slightly angrily.

But she couldn't sit still , so this glare had no weight.

She closed her eyes again and spoke softly: " I am here to save people . "

" Who to save ? "

" A whipped slave. " Xue Yi said, " I didn't have any money with me at the time , and the barbarian offered a high price, so I had no choice but to sell it as a jade pendant. "

She thought about it, but still didn't mention Zheng Xiuying's refusal to lend money. After all, with her current relationship with Cui Heng, mentioning Zheng Xiuying behind her back always made her feel jealous.

She didn't want Cui Heng to misunderstand.

" What happens after the rescue? " Cui Heng asked.

" It's arranged at the piano store. " Xueyi replied.

Cui Heng paused and suddenly thought: " Is this the cripple you mentioned? "

Xue Yi nodded .

" Why didn't you say it at the beginning? " Cui Heng paused slightly.

" Did you give me a chance to speak? " Xueyi asked , rarely straightening up in front of him.

In fact, the deeper reason she didn't want to say was because she was afraid that he would think it was not worth it to save a slave as a jade pendant.

But at present, the second cousin seems to be different from Zheng Xiuying and has no such intention.

" Aren't you angry? " Xueyi asked, looking at his side face.

Cui Heng is just a slave, why should he be angry?

However, he wanted to see what was so special about the person he rescued, so he did not hesitate to use it as a jade pendant.

It seems that the piano store is not far from Guangdefang .

You can also take a look at it next time when I download the value.

Cui Heng collected his thoughts and said calmly: " If you had told me earlier , I wouldn't be angry. "

From the beginning to the end , what bothered him was not what she did with the jade pendant, but that she lied to him.

But she still didn't understand.

" That's all I need to explain clearly. I don't want the shop anymore, so I'll just take it as repayment. " Xue Yi said again.

" Take it. " Cui Heng frowned, " I don't have the habit of asking for things I give away . "

Xue Yi still wanted to argue, but Cui Heng couldn't refuse.

Xue Yi lowered her eyes, responded dully, and then said: " It's getting late, I want to go back. "

" How do you leave like this? Come back tomorrow morning. "

Cui Heng held her waist tightly.

" I can leave. "

She moved her knees and regained some strength.

As soon as she broke away, there was still a thin layer of sweat on her waist, and she slipped out of his hand easily.

However, as soon as he landed on the ground, he couldn't stop shivering.

Her legs were also uncomfortable and tight. Xue Yi pulled off a handkerchief and wiped it with her head, then picked up the clothes and shivered and put them on her body.

Cui Heng's arms were empty, his eyebrows sank, and he stared at the wrinkled mattress without saying a word for a long time.

After a moment, when he saw her raising her hands behind her back with difficulty, he stood up and hugged her waist from behind: " Don't you want to leave tonight? "

The end of his voice was deep and muted, with a rare hint of coaxing.

The hot air fell behind her ears, and Xue Yi shivered, but she still lowered her eyes and opened the hands around her waist: " No, I have to go to Jiu Niangzi's place tomorrow, so it's hard for others to notice. "

Cui Heng's hand was taken away and he raised his eyelids: " Then I 'll have someone give it to you. "

" No need, I can do it myself, I'm used to it. " Xue Yi said calmly.

The word " get used to it " was an understatement, but it was particularly harsh in Cui Heng's ears.

Cui Heng looked at her, and when the light shone on it, he realized that her back was as thin as paper, but extremely tough. Like her waist, it could be straightened out no matter how hard it was bent.

Cui Heng didn't speak again for a moment .

Xue Yi took advantage of this moment to push him away and walked out, covering her hood with a cloak without even looking back.

He was even more exposed, and the door he pushed open was left open a crack, letting in wisps of cool air from the outside.

Cui Heng's fingertips felt slightly cold as he stood, but his brows could not help but feel annoyed.

" Add more ice. "

After the people left, he ordered in a deep voice and turned around to rest.

Qiurong said yes and filled up the three ice mirrors.

But as soon as Cui Heng lay down, his heart was still burning, and her fragrance seemed to still linger on the pillow, which made him even more annoyed.

When he reached out and touched it, he saw that the soaked pillow towel had not yet dried.

She was crying so hard at that time that the bedsheets were wet, and her cheeks were red from being rubbed back and forth.

After closing his eyes and sleeping for a while, Cui Heng still couldn't fall asleep, so he got up and went to the desk.

After flipping through it, he found a sheet of music left by Lu Xueyi on the case.

Didn't you mean to go to Jiumei's place in the morning?

She really doesn't have a long memory for being able to throw this kind of thing away casually.

Cui Heng flipped through it and saw dozens of ink circles on it, and his confusion was written in small regular script with hairpin flowers on the side.

He just looked at it, and a girl appeared out of thin air in his mind, leaning against the window with her chin in her hands, seemingly deep in thought.

If he hadn't been angry, Lu Xueyi would have come over to him as fawningly as before and asked him in a sweet voice.

But tonight she left in tears.

Cui Heng inexplicably remembered the kiss she took the initiative to kiss him that night , and his chin felt hot.

Lu Xueyi is really capable, both laughing and crying can make him upset.

It was indeed extremely wronged for her to cry like that . Was it wrong for him to punish her?

But who let her deceive first?

What's his fault?

At most it's a little heavier.

Cui Heng frowned and pursed his thin lips tightly.

But she sat down unconsciously and wrote notes one by one in the places she had outlined.

At dawn , he got up, crossed the back mountain, and entered Lu Xueyi's wing.

He was already very skilled, and even though Harukata was keeping vigil outside intermittently, he didn't even realize he was coming.

Cui Heng put down the music score, walked to the inner room, lifted the curtain, and stared at her sleeping face.

The ice in the room had long been used up, and Xue Yi probably felt hot, so her sleep was not stable. Her arms were pulling on the thin quilt, and her legs were kicking around unconsciously. She pulled lightly and pulled her legs. frowned.

Cui Heng stood for a moment, thinking of her pitiful appearance.

When he saw the medicine that had been delivered to him on the shelf next to her bed , he took the medicine again and untied her clothes.

After cleaning up everything, the sky began to turn green.

Before anyone woke up, Cui Heng returned to Qingwu Courtyard.

When Xueyi woke up again , it was already three o'clock in the morning. She was still a little unconscious after a deep sleep.

=== Chapter 85 === _

Sitting up and rubbing her brows, she suddenly remembered that yesterday she was going to get the music score to ask for advice, but later, she couldn't care less.

" No, I have to get the music score back. " Xue Yi thought anxiously.

" Madam, don't you have this music score in your hand? " Harukata was puzzled while twisting the handkerchief.

Xue Yi tilted her head and realized that the sheet music she was anxious about was lying beside her pillow.

" Why are you here? " She frowned, maybe she forgot to bring her there yesterday ...

But after turning a few pages, she suddenly understood when she saw the simple but powerful handwriting next to the ink circle.

It's not that I forgot to take it with me, but my second cousin has been here.

" Madam? " Seeing that she was absent-minded, Qingfang twisted the handkerchief and handed it over, " What's wrong? "

" It's okay. " Xue Yi lowered her eyes, not having the nerve to mention Cui Heng's intrusion into her boudoir at night .

She wiped her hands and face, got out of bed, and found that her uncomfortable legs were much better.

Looks like he did more than one thing last night.

Xue Yi stared at the handkerchief that seemed to have been used to wipe her hands on the bedside, and her cheeks became hot again in the early morning.

But isn't he the culprit who made her like this?

Why are you pretending to be kind now?

Xue Yi held the sheet music and wanted to throw it away angrily.

Her hands were raised. She thought about it and felt that it would be a shame to throw it away.

Unable to endure the suffering of this night in vain , Xueyi pursed her lips, then took it back and turned it over carefully.

The second cousin was a bastard, but Xueyi had to admit that his words were concise and concise, and even his handwriting was extremely meaningful.

Xue Yi leaned on the pillow and rested, flipping through the pages. After a whole morning, he finally regained his strength.

In the afternoon, she led Harukata towards the courtyard of Sanfang.

The third-bedroom courtyard is located behind the big house. If Xueyi wants to go there, he must pass through Qingwu Courtyard.

But Cui Heng probably wasn't in the house at this time. Although he didn't want to go through there, Xue Yi still had to go through it.

However, when she turned the corner, the person she thought was not in the house suddenly appeared in front of her.

Cui Heng is nine feet long , his rocks are like clear bamboos, and his clear eyes are like deep pools, like a cedar in this hot summer day.

At this time, he was standing by the willow forest, as if waiting for someone.

According to etiquette, Cui Heng is Xue Yi's elder brother and the direct grandson of the Duke's family. When Xue Yi sees him, he must step forward and salute.

But now it's been a clear and sunny month for him, but last night he was so gloomy and fierce.

Xue Yi's legs began to feel numb again, she pursed her lips and walked past him without squinting, raising her head.

Not to mention saluting, he didn't even bow his head.

" Madam, the second young master is here ..."

Harukata tugged on her sleeves and whispered a reminder, but Xueyi ignored her and instead pulled her away quickly.

Harukata quickly shut up and took a breath secretly. It seemed that the lady was really angry this time.

Cui Heng stood with his hands behind his hands. He was actually waiting for Lu Xueyi to salute and ask about her health.

But after waiting for a moment, the sweet voice never sounded.

Looking back , I realized that no one was there. Lu Xueyi had already left, and even his shadow could hardly be seen clearly.

gone?

Are you really annoyed this time?

Cui Heng stared at the back figure for a moment, twirling his fingers and suddenly feeling a little upset.

Chapter 62 _ coax her

Liulin seems to be hidden , but in fact it is facing Cui Jiuniang's window.

Outside, the subtle movements of Cui Heng and Xue Yi fell in the eyes of Cui Jiuniang and Li Chennian who came to teach.

" Hey , wasn't this cousin very well-behaved before ? Why didn't she show respect to her second brother this time ? "

Cui Jiuniang asked, leaning against the window and frowning slightly.

" Maybe I didn't see it. " Li Chennian said calmly.

" Second brother is so tall, how can you not see him ? " Cui Jiuniang shook her head . What made her feel even more weird was , " Second brother is not angry at all. "

" I'm afraid I won't be angry. " Li Chennian took another look at the figure who had not moved for a long time outside and smiled.

" You mean ... they , they ..." Cui Jiuniang was surprised and incoherent.

Li Chennian nodded : " Otherwise , on such a hot day, is it possible that Cui Ernan stayed there because he really had nothing to do? "

Cui Jiuniang let out a long sigh: " But didn't Sister Lu promise to the third brother? Everyone knows this, so why is the second brother still entangled with her? "

" It doesn't matter if you know it. If you know it, you know it. If you can't bear it, it's another thing. "

Li Chennian was deeply touched.

Cui Jiuniang looked at him and pursed her lips: " So it's not that you don't understand. "

Li Chennian stopped talking.

Cui Jiuniang just stared at him: " Since you understand, there is no need for me to ask . I don't want to get married . I'll break off the engagement and you marry me. "

" I am a lowly person. " Li Chennian said, " Do n't be ridiculous. "

" I don't care. " Cui Jiuniang has heard enough, " I just ask, do you dare? "

Li Chennian did not speak , but kept repeating: " I am not worthy of you. The Cui family has always been married to the family of the Five Surnames and Seven Hopes for hundreds of years . There are occasional exceptions, and they are also married to princes, princesses, and Cui families. The clan elders will not allow you to marry. "

" What about third brother? Why can you marry Lu Xueyi? " Cui Jiu still refused to give up.

" This is because Sanlang is ill. If you don't believe me, look at Cui Heng. Unless he doesn't marry, otherwise even if Mrs. Lu breaks off the engagement, he won't be able to marry her . " Li Chennian explained , " Not to mention taking away his younger brother. Wife, according to the law, he should receive fifty sticks. "

Cui Jiuniang stopped talking. After a while, she spoke again: " Then you take me away. In three days, I will go to Lishan Mountain to escape the summer heat. Then we will take a boat south and escape to a place where no one can find it. "

" Jiuniang, don't be naive. " Li Chennian's voice was calm.

" I don't care. " Cui Jiuniang insisted, leaving her words and running out, " Anyway, I'm waiting for you. If you don't come, I'll keep waiting! "

Li Chennian was silent.

It wasn't until Cui Heng moved outside that he followed Li Bu out.

In the study, with Cui Heng's notes, Xueyi answered Li Chennian's questions fluently.

When Li Chennian heard this, he knew whose tone it was.

Maybe after people have been together for a long time, even when they speak, they will unconsciously take on the tone of the other person.

" Ms. Lu answered very well. " Li Chennian praised sincerely .

Xue Yi finally breathed a sigh of relief.

After two lessons , she performed exceptionally well, and the ladies who originally laughed at her for being the daughter of a small family no longer talked too much.

But the better Xueyi answered, the more others praised her, and the more uneasy she became.

The impression of good performance has already been established, and it is not easy to fall off. If this happens, won't she have to ask her second cousin again next time she teaches?

She was not willing to beg him again at this time.

When Xueyi was worried , Cui Jiuniang suddenly saved her invisibly: " The heat and suffocation in the recent summer have made people panic. I'm thinking of going to Lishan Mountain to escape the heat. Will you all go with me? "

You noble ladies are here to listen to the lectures only secondly, and to make this ninth lady happy is the most important thing.

Cui Jiuniang had already spoken, and there was no way they could disagree.

Xue Yi was naturally relaxed and nodded.

Li Chennian said he was sir, but he came from a humble background and actually had no right to make decisions.

Cui Jiuniang insisted on going, but he had no choice but to nod: " Then we'll postpone it for a later time. "

So in three days' time, it was temporarily decided that the ladies of the mansion would go to Lishan to escape the summer heat.

After returning, although the sky became dark in the evening, people who were still hot in the summer were sweating profusely.

But today's ice was used up as early as noon . Harukata looked at the way his wife's hot cheeks were slightly red, and thought that it would be good to go to the deep well to fetch a bucket of cold water to wipe her sweat. .

Before I even thought about going back , the ice mirror was actually full of ice.

The lady on duty only said that she was tired from studying with Cui Jiuniang these days, so she added it specially.

" It's such a good thing. The hot summer is here, so you don't have to worry about it this time. "

Qingfang was happy and did not order anyone to collect water from the well.

Xue Yi was not as simple as she thought .

Is it really such a coincidence? She just called for heat last night, and ice was delivered today.

Xue Yi turned to the female envoy and said, " Is this ice only delivered to one place in the west wing? Is it available at my sister's place? "

The female envoy thought for a moment and said, " There should be some. It seems that every noble lady accompanying her has received one. "

" Both? "

Xue Yi suspected that she was overthinking it. Then she thought about it and realized that someone had clearly untied her clothes last night. In addition to applying medicine to her, he also seemed to have wiped her body.

It shouldn't be too much thought.

Harukata was so happy that he shoveled a large piece of ice and put it in the ice bucket. He then fanned the ice and the small room suddenly became cooler.

Seeing how happy she was, Xue Yi couldn't open her mouth to ask any more questions .

Even though I had used ice, I still couldn't help but feel depressed.

It's so annoying for him that while he's torturing her like this, he's still treating her so well.

=== Chapter 86 === _

Xue Yi was upset and buried herself in the cold quilt, not wanting to think about him anymore.

But at a casual touch, lying next to the bed was the account book of the shop that he had given him.

It was as if every corner of her clothing, food, housing and transportation had been penetrated by him, just like he did to her on the bed, occupying and filling her without any refusal, leaving no room for her to escape.

Why are three months so long?

If this continues, will she really be able to leave?

Xue Yi was unspeakably uneasy.

She flipped through the account books randomly , but had to admit that the shop her second cousin gave her was extremely profitable.

After thinking about it, she decided to go to see the shop in person tomorrow and see Wang Jing by the way.

She had already reported her request for a reward to her aunt. The second lady was despising her for not having a dowry, so how could she not be willing to do so.

Xueyi cheered up and walked around the shop in Naxi City.

The cloth store is not big, but it is in a good location, has excellent supplies, and the shopkeeper is also very kind. Xue Yi stroked the fabrics one by one and was very satisfied.

After transferring it to her, the running water in the shop was naturally used by her. Suddenly, Xiao Yi became rich, but Xue Yi was still a little uncomfortable with it.

But then I thought about it, it was too noisy that night, and because of what happened in the dream, Xueyi still felt uneasy about a bowl of repellent medicine.

She had no hope of Cui Heng being patient for her.

After all, he seemed extremely happy at that time.

Xue Yi thought for a while, it would be better to take this opportunity to prepare a prescription with stronger medicinal properties later to ensure that what happened in the dream would never happen, so she paid some money and planned to leave after watching Wang Jing. trip.

The cloth store was only two blocks away from the piano store . When she passed by, Wang Jing was cutting pianos in the workshop in the backyard.

The sycamore wood has been chopped, and he is bending over and concentrating on carving patterns.

He has a slim figure and slender fingers , and his every move is extremely elegant when he leans over to play the piano.

Xue Yi came closer and saw that the patterns carved under his hands were extremely delicate, and even the texture on the petals could be clearly seen.

Xue Yi suddenly became curious about his past experiences.

" How did you learn to play the piano? " She walked up to him and asked.

Cui Jing didn't expect that she would come at this time. He slowly put down the things in his hands, his eyes showed a glimmer of light, and after a moment he said: " It's just some hobbies in my spare time. "

To have such an elegant hobby, he is truly a gentleman.

" Is your family in trouble? " Xueyi asked tentatively.

" No. " Cui Jing shook his head, " I made a big mistake. "

" You have such a gentle temperament, how big a mistake can you make? " Xueyi advised.

" What I committed was an unforgivable mistake that affected the lives of countless people. Even if I die hundreds of times, there is nothing I can do to make up for it. "

Cui Jing still couldn't get over it. So many of his subordinates, as well as his father, were pissed to death by him. He took it seriously and lost face.

" But it is precisely because you have made mistakes that you have to make up for it. " Xueyi had a different idea than him , " You are still alive because God is showing mercy. Maybe God wants you to live to atone for your sins? "

" I am already a useless person, how can I atone for my sins? "

Cui Jing was silent for a moment, caressed her lame foot, and just smiled bitterly.

Nowadays, there is a test in the imperial examination that depends on posture, and it seems that lame people are really not good at it.

He couldn't take the imperial examination , and he couldn't go to the battlefield because he was lame.

Xue Yi was at a loss for words and didn't know how to persuade him.

But she had survived the hard times since she was a child , and she still comforted her by saying: " The Analects of Confucius once said that once upon a time Confucius was trapped in Chencai. He would not pour out the soup of quinoa, and would not eat a grain of rice for seven days. All saints were in such trouble. , why do you have to despise yourself? Furthermore, speaking of lameness, Tai Shigong was tortured by the palace, and his grandson was also tortured by cramming his feet. The two of them were so disabled, even more so than you. You are just lame in one foot, and your mind is It's intact, why can't it turn around someday? "

Cui Jing looked sideways slightly, but he didn't expect that she had read so many books.

But he really can't go back now.

" If I come back from the dead, my fiancée will have to marry a useless person like me. The rest of her life will be difficult as you can imagine. I love her, and naturally I don't want her to be criticized. My mother and brother will be humiliated because of me. What's more, I used to be a redundant person. They should be happy when I die, and they may not be happy to see me go back. "

" You are not them , how do you know they have missed you and missed you all these years? "

Xue Yi asked.

" You are not them , so how do you know that they must miss me and miss me in their hearts? "

Cui Jing retorted .

Xue Yi was speechless . She could see that the person in front of her was more than just physically disabled. His heart knot was extremely difficult to open.

The trouble should end it.

Xue Yi pursed her lips and said, " Just rest here. "

Cui Jing knew that she meant well. When she turned around, she was annoyed by what she had just said and called her out: " Ms. Lu, last time I heard that you were studying piano at home, I gave you a handful. It will be ready for use in five days." , I hope you don't dislike it. "

It turns out that such a beautiful piano was cut for her.

Xue Yi looked carefully and found that his hands were covered with small wounds from wood thorns and blood blisters from shavings. He realized that he must have been working very hard these past few days, and his heart suddenly softened.

" You don't have to be like this, I don't want anything from you. "

" This is my intention. I said that if my wife is in need, I will try my best to help you. A piece of piano is nothing. "

Cui Jing straightened her back, vaguely recognizing her former demeanor.

Xue Yi could not dissuade her, so she could only say: " Then you don't have to worry. I will go to the eastern suburbs of Lishan Mountain to escape the summer heat with the sisters from the mansion, and I will have piano lessons in ten days. "

" Okay. " Cui Jing nodded , so that he could do it more delicately. For a moment, he suddenly thought, " Are all the noble ladies in the house going? Last time ... the one who walked with the lady last time Do you want to go too ? "

" Yes. " Xue Yi responded, wondering why he suddenly asked about Zheng Xiuying.

" Is this lady engaged? " Cui Heng asked again .

This question is somewhat difficult to answer.

Although Xue Yi knew that she was going to marry her second cousin in the future, she didn't tell anyone about it, and it was hard for her to spread the news without permission, so she shook her head: " Never. "

The carving knife in Cui Jing's hand tightened.

It's been three years. Yingniang is already eighteen or nineteen. She hasn't gotten engaged yet. Is she waiting for him?

What virtue and ability could he have to make her wait so hard?

Last time he was so dirty and there were whip marks on his face, Ying Niang shouldn't have recognized him, right?

He missed her so much.

Cui Jing's eyes slowly raised, he had to wait for her to go on this trip, and he had to persuade her to find another husband as soon as possible.

He can't hurt her like this anymore.

I just don't know how Ying Niang will react when she sees him?

Cui Jing was a little unsure again.

Xue Yi didn't know what he was thinking, but Zheng Xiuying was quite dignified, which might have made Wang Jing fall in love.

There is no right or wrong in love . Even a death row prisoner has the right to be tempted. Xue Yi couldn't say anything, so she chatted for a while and walked towards the hospital.

Not far away, Guangdefang Jingzhaoyinli.

Cui Heng had a sullen face all day long .

Li Rufeng made a guess, and when he came closer without paying attention, he saw two fresh kiss marks on the slightly open collar.

" Who did it? " Li Rufeng laughed.

Cui Heng tightened his collar and looked unhappy.

After pondering for a moment, he suddenly said quietly: " What do you do when you make a woman angry ? "

" Come on. " Li Rufeng was very calm, looking like he was watching a good show, " So it's not someone who annoys you, it's you who annoys someone ? "

Cui Heng didn't speak. Thinking of the pain in her face when she applied the medicine, she pursed her thin lips tightly.

" What made you angry ? "

Li Rufeng originally just asked casually, but this time he became really interested.

" nothing. "

Of course, Cui Heng couldn't say that he tortured her alive because of his anger.

The more he downplayed it, the more Li Rufeng knew that the matter was serious.

" Who is it that makes you so interested? "

Cui Heng's brows furrowed as he was a little bit offended by him .

Is he interested ?

" Yes. " Seeing that he didn't want to speak, Li Rufeng stepped back, " It's not easy to coax people . Just throw in a few of them, including delicious food, fine clothes, gold and jade, and she will naturally be happy. "

Cui Heng frowned, Lu Xueyi didn't accept this.

He was a little rough with her last time , and she was probably afraid.

Unable to find out the result, Cui Heng had to stand up in frustration.

Unexpectedly, as soon as he went out, he bumped into Lu Xueyi coming out of the medical clinic.

Although she was wrapped tightly, Cui Heng recognized her at a glance.

Cui Heng frowned again when his eyes fell on the large bag of medicine in her hand .

When the carriage passed by, he suddenly lifted the curtain and shouted in a deep voice: " Come up. "

A woman with disheveled hair in Xueyi was already extremely flustered when she came to buy this kind of medicine. When she was stopped, she was startled and almost threw the medicine bag in her hand.

" Why is it you? " She looked around quietly and breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that no one was paying attention.

" What kind of medicine did you buy sneakily ? " Cui Heng asked.

He still asked her?

=== Chapter 87 === _

Xueyi couldn't answer on the street, so she could only endure her anger and get on the carriage.

Cui Heng, a naturalist , smelled a strong smell of safflower and understood: " Why did you buy such a heavy anti-pregnancy medicine? "

" I'm afraid. " Xue Yi said frankly .

" Didn't I give you a copy? " Cui Heng asked again .

" I'm afraid the medicine is not strong enough. " Xue Yi lowered his eyes.

Is there anyone who is worried that this kind of medicine is not powerful enough?

Cui Heng became angry again when he saw that she didn't cherish him like this: " You are really brave . Can you drink this medicine randomly? What if you increase the dose at will and hurt the root, and you can't get pregnant again in the future? "

" After breaking off the engagement, I didn't plan to get pregnant in the future. " Xue Yi looked at him.

Her future had nothing to do with him.

But Cui Heng sounded extremely uncomfortable at the moment.

" No drinking. " Cui Heng took it directly and threw it aside.

Xue Yi still wanted to pick it up, but Cui Heng held her down and said, " I said no, the medicine I gave you is enough. "

" Are you serious enough ? You ..." Xueyi bit her lip, unable to speak, " You are always like that. "

The carriage was already small, and the atmosphere suddenly became dark.

Cui Heng's sullen face relaxed slightly, and he suddenly smiled: " What am I always like? "

Xue Yi blushed, lowered her head and refused to speak. She only whispered a few words: " It's not convenient to clean up. "

Her skin is so thin that even the meridians on it can be seen clearly when exposed to the sun .

" Not anymore. " Cui Heng said solemnly, looking away from her red cheeks.

It's the future again, who will have a future with him?

And how credible can his words on the couch be?

Xue Yi lowered her head, grabbing the medicine bag and trying to slip away.

Cui Heng stretched out his hand and directly stopped her and the medicine in her hand: " I told you not to drink too much. "

Xue Yi was in a dilemma, wondering whether she should believe him or not.

After thinking for a moment, she realized that the dream was too scary. She still wanted to struggle: " I have already thought about it. Even if something happens in the future, it will have nothing to do with you. "

Has nothing to do with him?

Cui Heng added another hand and his tone became colder: " If you dare to drink, it will be useless even if I let you drink. "

" what do you mean? "

Xue Yi looked up , somewhat unbelievable.

" Whatever you are afraid of is what you mean. "

Cui Heng's voice was calm, but full of threats.

He would definitely try his best to make her give up.

Xue Yi couldn't stand him at all . When she got angry, she blushed and threw the medicine bag back: " If you don't want to drink it, I won't drink it. I 'll give it to you if you want it ! "

Chapter 63 _ Accident

" Second brother , can you take me with you? " Cui Yinyin said coquettishly , pulling on his sleeve .

Ever since Cui Heng heard that Lu Xueyi was among the people traveling with him, his eyebrows had darkened.

After just having a fight with him , Lu Xueyi still has the time to go to Lishan Mountain to escape the summer heat?

" No. " Cui Heng put down the cup and refused coldly .

" Why don't you go? Aren't you going to take a bath tomorrow? I heard that Lishan's evening photos are beautiful. Second brother, please. " Cui Yinyin said ruthlessly , holding his arm and starting to shake.

" Erlang , it would be good for you to accompany Yinyin if you have nothing to do. I am not in good health and I have detained her for a long time. "

The eldest lady also followed suit.

" I have to be on duty tomorrow and won't be going home tonight. " Cui Heng replied.

" Ah? " Cui Yinyin was surprised , dejected , and suddenly thought of someone else, and ran to the eldest lady's hand, " Second brother is not going, how about letting Sister Lu take me? "

" Which Sister Lu? " asked the eldest lady .

" She's my second aunt 's niece, the pretty one , like a fairy. " Cui Yinyin replied happily.

" How come you are familiar with her? " The eldest lady was distracted.

" I just saw her last time in my second brother's yard, and she said she wanted to make cakes for me! " Cui Yinyin was particularly naive.

" Whose yard is she in? " The eldest lady froze and looked at Cui Heng , " Why would she go to your place? "

Cui Heng also paused for a moment , and then said without changing his expression: " It's for the sake of reward, I gave her a shop. "

" Oh. " The eldest lady remembered, she was a little worried at that time .

After a moment, she asked again : " She only wants a shop? "

" Yes. " Cui Heng nodded .

" She is quite measured. "

The eldest lady's brows moved slightly , saying that it was quite reassuring to leave Cui Yinyin to her.

So the eldest lady did not stop her anymore and turned to Cui Yinyin: " Then go and ask her. After all, we are all a family in the future. According to the rules, you should call her third sister-in-law. It's better to get close to her in advance. "

Cui Yinyin grinned and immediately changed her words: " Then I'll go find Sister-in-law Three. Sister-in-law Three is so good, she will definitely agree to it! "

Cui Yinyin kept saying " third sister- in-law " , which made Cui Heng annoyed .

She hasn't even finished her horoscope yet, so she can't wait any longer?

No matter how big or small it is, it seems that she will have to be taught the rules in the future.

Cui Heng frowned and couldn't sit down anymore, so he got up and went to Jing Zhaoyin.

And Lu Xueyi, it's best not to beg him. He wants to see how long she can maintain the stalemate.

As expected, Xueyi agreed to Cui Yinyin's request .

The next day, when Xueyi and Cui Yinyin got into the carriage together, Zheng Xiuying and Cui Jiuniang both glanced slightly sideways.

" When did you become so close to Sister Yin ? " Zheng Xiuying asked.

This child was the most clever, and even she had never gotten along so well with her.

" I just happened to meet him when I was visiting the eldest lady. " Xueyi explained , trying to distance herself from the eldest lady.

" The snacks made by Sister Lu are delicious! " Cui Yinyin spoke first, " Look, this is the rice cake made by Sister Lu for me. Sister Zheng, do you want to try it? "

It turned out that I was given some gadgets.

" No, I've been recuperating recently and rarely eat outside of mealtimes. If Sister Yin likes it, I'll ask the mother next to me to make you some Xingyang pastries to try. " Zheng Xiuying said.

" Okay! " Cui Yinyin licked her lips, as if she was a mother if she had breasts .

Look, what's the use of winning over such an older child?

Anyone who offers her any favors will immediately turn her back.

Zheng Xiuying was disdainful.

Xueyi had no idea about the twists and turns in Zheng Xiuying's heart. She made things for Cui Yinyin just to see how cute she was.

Lishan Mountain has beautiful scenery. It is summer. The trees on the mountain are lush and green, the streams and springs in the mountains are clear, and there are Taoist temples scattered on the mountainside.

Cui Yinyin was young, so she would yell when she saw something strange along the way.

" That stone looks like a monkey! "

" What kind of flower is this? It smells so good! "

" Can the fruit be eaten ? "

Xueyi listened and replied to her from time to time.

The two people in the carriage were talking and laughing, and Zheng Xiuying, who was following behind, felt more and more uncomfortable.

Why does this posture make it seem like Lu Xueyi is Dafang's future daughter-in-law?

The same goes for the eldest lady. Even though her matter with Cui Heng has not been settled yet, her matter with Cui Jing has not been resolved. Why doesn't she hand over Cui Yinyin to her?

Isn't this a slap in her face?

But Cui Yinyin didn't have the eyesight to see it, and she was still laughing. The sound of her laughter was so clear and bright, and she sounded very happy.

Zheng Xiuying always had a lot on her mind and felt depressed all the way.

When we got to the mountain, after everyone had visited a few scenic spots, she said she was tired and said, " I'm going to rest in the pavilion on the middle of the mountain first. You can go shopping. Just call me when you get back. "

This time everyone was here to accompany Ninth Lady, and it was really a bit of a disgrace to her to show no face to them.

However, Cui Jiuniang's original intention was not to travel in the mountains and water, and she was not very happy with this cousin who had high ambitions, so she let her go: " That cousin is resting, and I happen to be a little tired. I will Go sit in the Taoist temple. "

Everyone then divided their heads and either went to the temple or continued walking up.

Cui Jiuniang made an excuse to go to the Taoist temple, but in fact she was waiting for Li Chennian.

Zheng Xiuying stopped in a pavilion halfway up the mountain with only a few servants.

Cui Yinyin had good energy and was not tired after playing all morning. She even took Xue Yi to pick flowers in the valley, but Xue Yi could not resist and could only accompany her.

Zheng Xiuying was sitting in the pavilion, swinging her fan in one place or another. When she glanced at her, she could see Cui Yinyin and Lu Xueyi talking and laughing, and she was getting more and more bored.

Once the fan stopped, she planned to stay somewhere else.

Just as she was about to get up, a voice called her suddenly came from somewhere .

—" Yingniang. "

Zheng Xiuying stopped and looked around. She saw lush trees but no figure.

=== Chapter 88 === _

" Did you hear someone calling me? " Zheng Xiuying asked the female envoy beside her.

" I didn't hear it . " The female messenger replied, " Maybe it was the wind in the mountains. "

" Really ? " Zheng Xiuying felt uneasy, but found nothing. She didn't want to leave now, so she still sat down.

Not far away, Cui Jing, hiding in the bushes, held her breath.

Just now he saw that she was about to leave, so he couldn't hold it back and lost his voice. He must have frightened Yingniang, right?

That's right, it had been three years, and it was normal for her not to recognize his voice for a while.

Cui Jing opened a leaf and looked at the pretty voice from a distance, feeling mixed in her heart .

Ying Niang is still so dignified and generous. Although her cheeks are not as pointed as those of ordinary beauties, they are slightly squarer and look more calm and steady.

This was his favorite wife, and they grew up as childhood sweethearts with a deep friendship.

It's just that Ying Niang is still the same as before, but he has become like this. Cui Jing is hiding in the bushes, feeling ashamed and wondering whether he should show up in front of her.

In the pavilion, everyone had dispersed now. The female envoy beside Zheng Xiuying looked at the movement in the valley and complained softly: " This Cui family is really too much. I have made you wait for three years. It is too much. "

" I did it voluntarily. Not to mention three years, I am willing to wait even thirty years. "

But when she thought about her age , Zheng Xiuying still frowned slightly, showing a trace of sadness.

" But you've been here for a month, why haven't you mentioned it yet? " the envoy asked again .

" Maybe the elder is also a little hesitant. "

Although Zheng Xiuying didn't want to admit it, she was engaged to Cui Jing after all, and changing her name to Cui Heng would actually make people gossip.

If she hadn't waited three years and refused to choose someone else, and if Zheng and Cui hadn't had a deep friendship, Cui might not have been willing to risk her reputation to let her marry Cui Heng.

" Then if the eldest lady never mentions it, you have to wait like this? " The female envoy felt distressed.

" Otherwise, so what? In short, I will not marry anyone else. "

Zheng Xiuying's voice was firm. Now that such a great opportunity was in front of her, there was no reason for her to give up.

In the bush , Cui Jing misunderstood the meaning of Zheng Xiuying and the female envoy.

He was slightly startled. Sure enough, Yingniang didn't want to remarry because of him.

Does she mean to wait for him forever?

No, he couldn't ruin her life.

If he didn't go back, he would just tell her from a distance and then leave.

Cui Jing's heart tightened , and she mustered up the courage to walk out from behind the pavilion. She walked towards Zheng Xiuying timidly and called her softly: " Ying Niang. "

Zheng Xiuying fanned herself, and this time she really heard the sound.

Someone was indeed calling her, and the voice was clearly - Cui Jing?

She froze and was completely stunned.

She just stared blankly at the person slowly walking towards her.

Cui Jing thought she was too happy to see him come back from the dead.

He tugged at his wrinkled hair, tried his best to make himself look less embarrassed, and smiled warmly: " Ying Niang, it's me! "

The female servant in the pavilion also opened her eyes wide, pointed at the person who suddenly appeared and opened her mouth: " You ... you ..."

Zheng Xiuying couldn't describe the feeling at this moment, as if she had just reached the top of the mountain and was suddenly pulled down into the abyss by a hand.

Feeling cold in her heart, her hands dropped weakly, and the fan slipped from her fingers.

There was a thud.

Her marriage also fell apart.

Looking up again , I saw that the person who came was much thinner, with sunken cheeks, a whiplash that had not healed across his face, and his right leg was dragging.

Although he tried not to let others see that he was lame, Zheng Xiuying still noticed it.

With this appearance, if he wasn't someone close to him, it would be difficult for anyone to connect him with the former eldest son of Zhilan Yushu of the Cui family.

They are so different, they almost look like two different people.

Zheng Xiuying thought numbly, her dull eyes suddenly regained consciousness.

-Two people?

By the way, she is the only one in the middle of the mountain. With Cui Jing's current appearance, as long as she insists on it, who can refute it?

" This is not big ... big ..."

The female envoy next to her was about to call out the word "eldest young master", but Zheng Xiuying's eyes narrowed and she stopped her.

The maid shut up, not understanding what she meant.

Cui Jing paused as he stepped forward , a little confused. He touched the whip marks on his face and felt slightly embarrassed: " I ... do n't you recognize my appearance? "

Zheng Xiuying still stood still.

The two of them were only three steps apart, facing each other from a distance .

Cui Jing paused for a moment. When he saw the fan that had fallen by her feet, he bent down to pick it up and handed it to her as he had done to coax her before: " Ying Niang, you have dropped your fan. "

The hands that were stretched out were still slender, but they were no longer white, but rough to the point of black and yellow.

The jade fan bone is held between the two fingers , which is particularly uncoordinated.

When Cui Jing stepped forward and handed it to Zheng Xiuying.

Zheng Xiuying raised her drooped eyelids. Instead of reaching out to pick it up, she knocked the fan away with a " pop " sound.

She sternly scolded: " Where did the thief come from and dare to steal property? "

Cui Jing never expected her to react like this. She licked her chapped lips and said, " Mother Ying, you misunderstood. I ... I am not a thief, I am Cui ..."

" Cui what? " Zheng Xiuying interrupted him and motioned coldly to the people around her, " Why are you still standing there? There are thieves in and out, why don't you arrest them! "

Only then did the female envoys come to their senses and called the accompanying guards to take action.

" Ying Niang, what's wrong with you? Why don't you recognize me? " Cui Jing was held up, her eyes wide open, and she tried to pull her with both hands.

" Go away! "

Zheng Xiuying wrinkled her nose and avoided his hand, as if she really didn't know him and didn't want to say another word to him.

Her voice became more severe: " He has already attacked me. Are you dead? You don't know how to take him away? "

Several people did not hesitate, gathered around and bent their knees to press Cui Jing's knees. Cui Jing immediately knelt down, and then her mouth was gagged and her hands were cut behind her back.

" Madam, I have been restrained, what should I do now? "

Zheng Xiuying hid behind the pillar with disgust on her face: " The mountains here are high and the water is far away. It's not convenient to take her down. Drag her to the mountain stream to feed the wolves. "

Several people understood that this meant pushing people down.

Cui Jing didn't wake up completely until now . She struggled hard with her hands, but her mouth was blocked and she still shouted: " Yingniang, I am Cui Jing, your fiancé, look at me! "

The word fiancé reminded Zheng Xiuying more and more .

" Why are you still standing there? Hurry up and take him away, so as not to scare other noble ladies! "

Zheng Xiuying raised her voice again.

Cui Jing was immediately dragged down.

It turns out that she didn't want him to come back at all.

It's always been his fault.

Cui Jing's eyes were splitting, and she stared at the people in the pavilion with resentment and despair.

Unexpectedly, the person who wanted to kill him was the person he loved most.

Is he really a waste?

Even his fiancée doesn't want him anymore.

When Cui Jing was despairing, a female voice suddenly sounded from behind him.

" Stop. " Xue Yi ran up panting.

Originally, Xue Yi was picking flowers with Cui Yinyin, but she accidentally heard a few arguments coming from above. Seeing that Zheng Xiuying seemed to be arguing with someone, she came up to take a look.

Cui Yinyin didn't have enough fun and refused to leave, so Xueyi had no choice but to ask someone to watch her while she came alone.

When she got closer, she realized that Wang Jing had been arrested as a thief.

" Sister Zheng, I'm afraid you have misunderstood. " Xueyi explained anxiously , " This person is not a thief. "

Zheng Xiuying just breathed a sigh of relief, but she didn't expect to be bumped into by her.

There was a buzz in her head, and she turned to look at her again: " Why are you begging for him? Do you know him? "

" I don't know him. " Xue Yi didn't dare to say anything about rescuing people. " I just watched for a moment and knew that he just wanted to pick up the fan. "

It turned out that she didn't know him.

That would be easy .

" Are you saying I wronged someone? " Zheng Xiuying's eyes were piercing.

" That's not what I meant. " Xueyi didn't know why she was acting like this today, so she just argued, " He's not a bad person. "

" How can what I saw with my own eyes be false? " Zheng Xiuying didn't listen at all, " Hurry up and take the person away! "

As soon as she gave the order, several people dragged Cui Jing away.

Xue Yi couldn't stop him and was so anxious that he broke out in sweat.

" What's wrong? " Ninth Lady came out at this time.

" It's okay, I just ran into some trouble . " Zheng Xiuying forced a smile.

Lu Xueyi didn't know Cui Jing, but Cui Jiuniang did.

Zheng Xiuying hurried over and coaxed the person in: " Didn't you say you wanted to find a unique piano score? I happen to have one at home, and I happened to tell you about it. "

Cui Jiuniang didn't know the whole picture, and she couldn't wait for Li Chennian for a long time. It was the time when she was discouraged, so she went in with her.

=== Chapter 89 === _

Xueyi saw her entering the Taoist temple, she immediately turned around and chased in the direction where those people were dragging Cui Jing.

Cui Jing didn't expect Zheng Xiuying to attack him at first , so he was easily captured.

Although his skills are not as good as his second brother, he has also been to the battlefield and is more than enough to deal with a few servants.

He turned his hands and bent his knees, and escaped from their hands, running for his life deep into the forest.

" Bold slave, you dare to run! "

" Stop! "

Several people rubbed their wrists and chased forward.

Xue Yi could only vaguely see the traces of Wang Jing being dragged, but the mountain was so big that she didn't know if she could find it.

When she was anxious , a stumbling person suddenly rushed out of the dense forest and fell to her feet.

—It is Wang Jing.

" Come with me quickly. " Xueyi quickly picked him up and half-carried him down the mountain.

" Ms. Lu, you saved me again . I really don't know how to thank you. "

Cui Jing's lame leg began to hurt again, and she had to rely on Xue Yi for support.

" Human life is at stake, don't talk so much. "

The people behind him were still shouting. Xueyi supported him and did not dare to walk on the mountain road. He could only take a detour and escape through the thorn bushes.

But it's summer, so it's not that easy to walk through the dense forest.

The branches spread out in a vine, and they wanted to poke people from time to time.

The tree roots under his feet were even more stumbling. Xue Yi fell several times and his palms were bleeding.

" Ms. Lu, please let me go. I can't escape with my legs ..."

Cui Jing couldn't bear to see the blood on her hands.

" I have already promised Cui Sanlang. Even if they find me, they dare not do anything to me. You are different. "

Xue Yi pursed her lips and still supported him.

" Sanlang? Sanlang is not ..." Cui Jing's lips trembled.

" Stop talking and save some energy. " Xue Yi wiped the sweat from his forehead.

Today has been full of ups and downs. Cui Jing only now understands the warmth and warmth of human nature.

" Okay, Madam Lu, if I can get out, I will definitely help you. " Cui Jing said.

Xueyi didn't understand what he meant, but felt that it was getting more and more difficult.

When he lowered his head , well, his ankle seemed to be bleeding from the vines.

But the people behind him caught up and shouted: " Stop! "

" What should I do? " Xue Yi became anxious and her pace became faster and faster.

This is where we are going downhill, and the terrain is steep.

Moreover, there is a lot of rain in the mountains, and moss grows on the vines, making the soles of your feet slippery when you step on them.

The person being pulled by Xue Yi already had an unstable center of gravity and was in a hurry. The sole of his foot slipped and he screamed and rolled down the slope.

Cui Jing had no time to stop him, and they both fell down—

When the people behind them caught up , they saw the two people falling.

There was a fast-flowing stream at the bottom of the slope . After searching for it but not finding it, they suspected that they had been washed away by the stream.

It doesn't matter if the thief is dead, but that woman is Cui Sanlang's fiancée.

Several people were afraid and told Zheng Xiuying anxiously .

" What, Lu Xueyi also fell? " Zheng Xiuying also panicked and cursed again, " Why is she always meddling in other people's business? "

" Then do you want to look for it? This stream is so fast that it washes people away. " The female envoy asked.

" Looking for? " Zheng Xiuying glanced at her, now she couldn't stand the slightest disturbance, " Can you tell me how to find it? Let everyone know? She is with Cui Jing. If you want to find her, you will definitely find Cui Jing. If someone finds Cui Jing, can I still live? "

" Then the lady means ..." The maid was also afraid.

At this point, there is no turning back.

" It's just Lu Xueyi's fault for being nosy. She fell down on her own. What does it have to do with us? "

Zheng Xiuying said coldly: " No searching is allowed, no one is allowed to say a word! "

Everyone immediately lowered their heads: " Yes. "

" It's getting late, pack up and tell Ninth Lady to go down the mountain together. "

Zheng Xiuying calmed down, pondered for a moment, and then ordered, " As for Lu Xueyi, just say that someone saw her coming down the mountain. Maybe she left early. "

There are many wolves in the mountains. Even if she waits to report the incident to Jing Zhaoyin at night, she will probably be in trouble.

Not to mention , the lame Cui Jing.

Zheng Xiuying was relieved.

Chapter 64 _ Tempting

" Are you going down the mountain now? " Cui Jiuniang raised her head .

Li Chennian hasn't come yet , and she wants to wait a little longer.

" Ninth lady, the sun has set in the west . We have to go back from Lishan for more than an hour . We are afraid of catching up with the curfew, so we really have to leave now. " The female envoy sent by Zheng Xiuying replied.

The mountain is no better than the Duke's Mansion, with no deep walls and courtyards on all sides. When the sun sets , the entire sky is burned red.

Scarlet color mixed with golden light shines down, Lishan Mountain shines in the evening, and the Wei River flows eastward . It really deserves its reputation .

It's a pity that Li Chennian is still in the future.

Cui Jiuniang was disappointed and turned around slowly : " Let's go then. Go and send a message to all the scattered ladies to come back. "

The female envoy responded and quietly breathed a sigh of relief.

It was already getting late, and needless to say , all the ladies came back in twos and threes.

We had a lot of fun on this day, and everyone was talking and laughing.

After checking , someone said, " Why don't you see Mrs. Lu? "

Cui Jiuniang was feeling depressed and looked up blankly , but she didn't see Lu Xueyi.

At this time Cui Yinyin also ran over. Cui Jiuniang remembered that Lu Xueyi was ordered by the eldest lady to take care of Cui Yinyin, so she asked, " Where is your sister Lu? "

Cui Yinyin picked a large handful of flowers. She was happy when she looked around with her round eyes: " Isn't Sister Lu back already? "

" I didn't see her. " Someone had already noticed something was wrong.

At this time , a female envoy came out and said, " I seem to see Madam Lu's carriage returning. "

" Why did she leave early? " Cui Jiuniang was doubtful .

But when I counted the carriages again , there was indeed one missing .

As a precaution, Zheng Xiuying asked someone to remove the reins of the carriage in advance.

Half an hour had passed, and the carriage had probably gone somewhere long ago.

So this time there was nothing to doubt.

" Maybe something happened to the third young master in the house, so she left early. " Someone guessed.

After all, they all knew that Lu Xueyi wanted to celebrate the occasion. At best, it was his wife, at worst, it was Saburo's peace charm and house treasure.

Normally , the Second Madam would not be happy for Lu Xueyi to go out unless there was something important.

" Let's ask again when we get back . "

Cui Jiuniang pressed her eyebrows. She didn't expect Li Chennian today , so she was too distracted to think too much.

So everyone set out to go back.

When Lu Xueyi was not there, Zheng Xiuying took the initiative to ask Cui Yinyin to ride with her.

It's just that although Zheng Xiuying gave the order readily, she was not so reassured. What if Lu Xueyi was still alive?

But it doesn't matter, she is the one who wants to save people anyway, and it has nothing to do with her if she falls. She also broke away from the carriage by herself. Even if she wants to blame it, she can't get over her.

Zheng Xiuying is not afraid of her coming back at all.

Only Cui Jing made her slightly uneasy.

But his appearance was unrecognizable to anyone except her relatives. Even if he came back, it would be fine as long as she insisted that it was a misunderstanding.

Besides, how could he survive on such a steep cliff ?

Zheng Xiuying comforted herself secretly.

She had been lost in thought, and really had no intention of dealing with Cui Yinyin. Cui Yinyin asked several times about things outside, but she always fiddled with it.

Although Cui Yinyin is young, she can still feel the difference between the two sisters.

She behaved a lot and stopped asking questions.

By the time we returned to the palace , two hours had passed and it was completely dark.

Cui Yinyin waited all the way and went to find Lu Xueyi as soon as she got off the carriage: " Sister Lu hasn't seen the wreath I made yet. I want to send it to her to see? "

" It's getting late. Madam Lu may have rested. You can send her there tomorrow. "

Zheng Xiuying didn't want people to find out that Lu Xueyi was not back so soon.

" But tomorrow the flower will wither. "

Cui Yinyin was unwilling, thought for a moment, and ran away to Lihuayuan willfully.

" Hey, you kid ..."

=== Chapter 90 === _

Zheng Xiuying couldn't stop her. She didn't expect Cui Yinyin to have such an accident, and she felt a little uneasy.

Sure enough, there was a pair of messages from both sides , and before long, the second room exploded.

The Second Madam usually looked at Lu Xueyi very closely, but this time the wedding was approaching, and she actually got lost?

The second lady almost fainted.

The eldest lady who had been resting also turned on the light. She knew the temper of this sister-in-law, not to mention that it was really worrying for a single young lady to be abandoned in the mountains.

The eldest lady immediately sent someone to Jingzhao Yintong to tell Cui Heng: " Please ask Erlang to pay more attention to him and send more people to look for him. "

The young man took the order, and the eldest lady comforted the second lady and all the noble ladies, so that everything was safe in the house.

Jing Zhaoyin

It was late at night, and the government office was not as lively as it was during the day. There were only a few adults and a few guards left behind.

Cui Heng and Lu Xueyi have been at a stalemate these days. As soon as he stayed in the house, he couldn't help but wonder when she would come.

But Lu Xueyi had a tough temper this time, and she didn't even take the initiative to look for him for three whole days.

Even when I met him at the Shou'an Hall to greet him, I respectfully called him cousin, as if he was a stranger.

What a heartless person.

He was considerate of her and didn't let her take medicine, which was nice of her, but in turn she blamed him.

Cui Heng had a frosty face and a bad temper all day long. There was almost no one on duty in the entire office who had not had his paperwork thrown at him.

When the eldest lady sent someone over, his face was still expressionless: " Someone is missing. Where is he missing? "

" Lishan. " The boy replied.

Cui Heng suddenly felt something was wrong, and curled up his knuckles on the table slightly: " Who is missing ? "

" A cousin. " The boy replied, " That's Miss Lu from the second room. "

The missing person is Lu Xueyi. Is Lu Xueyi missing?

Cui Heng's careless eyes suddenly became sharp. He stood up directly, put on his cloak and walked out. His eyebrows were sharp: " When did it happen? Why did he disappear? Have you sent someone to look for him? "

A series of questions came down, and the boy was a little confused.

" She probably disappeared in the afternoon . " The boy followed quickly, making an estimate while walking in a hurry.

" What do you mean? It's been lost for so long, why has no one found it? "

Cui Heng's voice was full of uncontrollable anger, and his steps were steady but extremely fast.

Without waiting for the young man to pass the message from the eldest lady to appoint more people, he had already given the order: " Wake up all the remaining people in the government office , take torches and go into the mountains to look for people. Be sure to find them tonight. "

The counselor on duty responded quickly.

Cui Heng still felt that it was not enough, so he took off the jade plaque on his body and turned to Yang Bao: " Go to the camp near Lishan Mountain and pass my message to Third Uncle to mobilize troops and go into the mountain together. "

The boy hurriedly accepted the order and hurried back to the house to call for help.

He made a rough estimate and found that the two young masters inside and outside gathered about a thousand people into the mountain in just a moment. They really took this matter very seriously.

Not long after , Lishan Mountain was filled with bright torches and shouts.

But everyone searched for almost an hour and still found nothing.

Cui Heng stood on a high ground in the mountains and patrolled from a distance. For the first time, he felt as if he was facing an abyss.

Lu Xueyi is really good. He didn't accompany her this time, but something happened to her.

Is she going to cause him trouble like this?

When he finds her, he must let her remember it for a long time and lock her up in the house for a few days to see if she dares to be so bold.

Cui Heng pursed his thin lips slightly, and his robes were blown up by the wind.

But what if you can't find it?

Cui Heng frowned and tightened his grip on his hands . He couldn't describe the feeling of emptiness, as if there was an empty piece.

The arrival of the guards under his hand made the feeling of almost suffocation worse.

" Sir, I have been searching for almost two hours, but Lishan Mountain is too big. So far ... nothing has been found. "

The guard in charge of patrolling the mountains in the east also came to report: " Sir, we haven't found anything in the east either. "

It was dark at night and the mountain road was steep, making it difficult to find.

There were wolves howling everywhere .

She was so timid and timid, and she must have been quite frightened at this moment.

" Keep looking. "

Cui Heng raised his eyelids, and the cold wind in the mountains seemed to have frost on his eyelashes.

The guard took the order and went to look for it again.

Not long after , this time someone discovered a carriage on the mountain road, which seemed to be the one the cousin was riding in.

But although the carriage was found, it was empty.

" Could we have encountered bandits ? " someone speculated .

" Maybe we encountered a pack of wolves. " Someone shook his head.

These small conjectures fell into Cui Heng's ears, making the veins on his forehead jump even more.

No, although Lu Xueyi is a bit stupid, he should be able to protect himself for a few hours.

" Follow the direction of the carriage, send more manpower, and continue to search. If you find anything, use a signal flare to send a message. "

Cui Heng ordered again, lit a torch himself and entered the dense forest.

The closer you get to the mountains, the dew becomes more serious. The night is dark and the wind is strong. The sound of the hunting wind makes people's robes flutter, and the flames on the torches are blown here and there.

" There seems to be someone by the stream ! "

Someone shouted, and Cui Heng immediately quickened his pace and walked over.

As he got closer, he couldn't help but feel disappointed in his eyes.

—It 's a man.

The man seemed to have been rushed over. He was covered in mud and his face was muddy with mud.

" Help ... save people ..." The man's voice was hoarse and he grabbed the guard's ankle, " Someone rolled down the hillside. "

" Is she a woman? " the guard asked carefully.

" Yes, she is from the Cui family. " Cui Jing managed to answer.

The guard immediately turned around and reported to Cui Heng: " Sir, this man seems to have fallen down the hillside with his cousin. "

How could Lu Xueyi fall out with a man?

Who is this man?

Cui Heng frowned and turned back.

The night was dark, and when Cui Heng approached, he could only see the mud and sand all over his body.

" Where did you fall from? "

he asked, his voice as clear as jade.

Cui Jing's face was covered with mud and there was a lot of dirt on his eyelashes. He lay on the ground and raised his head to see who was coming.

It's the second brother.

His blood relatives .

Cui Jing's throat was rolling, and she wanted to shout out the word " second brother " .

But when he saw a corner of the black cloak that was blown up by the mountain wind in front of him , he was startled again.

The cloak was made of cloud brocade, with cloud patterns embroidered with gold thread.

He was wearing shorts soaked in mud and sand , and his face was scarred by branches.

Even not long ago, his fiancée, who he thought loved him deeply, refused to recognize him and even wanted to kill him.

Cui Jing was stunned for a moment, then slowly lowered his head: " Dong ... Dongpo. "

He squeezed out two words hoarsely and pointed weakly to the east.

Cui Heng looked over and saw a steep slope.

At this time, the moon in the sky was obscured by dark clouds at some point, and there was thunder roaring above the mountain top, and it looked like it was going to rain.

The mountain road is already slippery, and if it rains again, we will really not be able to enter the mountain.

Although Cui Heng wanted to save people, he couldn't gamble with more lives. He had to find people before it rained, otherwise he would have to order a retreat.

If he evacuated, the rain and the harsh environment in the mountains would probably make Lu Xueyi's situation more serious.

" Everyone, go to Dongpo. "

Cui Heng ordered in a deep voice without looking at the person on the ground.

It was only when he was leaving quickly that he remembered the man on the ground and pointed at a guard: " You stay and take this man back. Don't let him die. "

Cui Jing listened to his calm command and felt more and more that this younger brother had grown up.

He brought so many people to look for her, so Mrs. Lu should be fine.

But thinking of the gold -lined cloak, Cui Jing tugged on the wrinkled shorts on her body, and then refused the guard's help. She just lowered her head and said in a low voice.

" Thank you for your kindness, sir. I can leave by myself. If you can, please take me to the West Market. "

Xue Yi fell down.

The slope was extremely steep, and there were countless tiny wounds on her body from the vines.

She didn't know how long she had been rolling , but her head hurt. She seemed to have hit an entangled tree root, and she fainted immediately.

It seemed that she had been unconscious for a long time, and the hunting mountain wind mixed with dead leaves hit her, making her cheeks hurt.

=== Chapter 91 === _

It wasn't until a drop of water hit her arm that she woke up slightly.

When I opened my eyes, I saw a dark sky, and the moon was covered with only a faint light.

It's so dark, so cold, is it going to rain ...

Xue Yi raised her hand and saw a little water stain under the weak moonlight .

It's not going to be easy if it rains .

She closed her eyes.

Did they realize she was missing, and was anyone looking for her?

This mountain is so big, they won't give up, right?

Where is Wang Jing?

It was noisy from all sides, as if there were wolves howling and other sounds, but the wind was too strong and she couldn't hear it clearly.

She thought vaguely, and when her head still hurt, another drop of water fell down.

Xue Yi opened her eyes and looked again, but she met a pair of green eyes, like will-o'-the-wisps in the dark night, staring straight at her.

Xue Yi took a breath and woke up instantly .

—It wasn't the rain, it was the wolf, and the wolf's saliva dripped onto her arm.

The hand on the ground tightened instantly , Xueyi's pupils dilated, but he didn't dare to breathe hard.

The wolf standing on the rock seemed to have noticed that she was awake. His green eyes became more and more menacing. He jumped from the rock and approached her step by step.

Xue Yi blinked, and now she saw clearly that this was a snow wolf, with snow-white fur all over its body, but its eyes were green, and its teeth were extremely sharp. Once a ferocious wolf like this pounces on it.

With just one bite, the wolf could bite her neck off alive.

Xue Yi held her breath, not daring to anger it. She put her hands on the ground and moved back little by little.

The wolf didn't seem to be in a hurry. She moved back and it approached.

After regaining consciousness now, Xue Yi seemed to be able to smell the fishy smell of the wolf's breath.

Xue Yi was extremely frightened, her whole body ached, and she didn't dare to stand up.

She pressed her hands on the ground and stepped back, taking a few steps, but her back hurt and she hit a tree.

She looked back and realized that there was an extremely deep cliff further down.

It turned out that she got stuck on the edge of the cliff when she fell .

There are only three steps left before he falls.

Xue Yi glanced at the bottomless cliff, and now she became frightened again.

Jump? Or be eaten by wolves? There was no way she could survive.

Xue Yi's hands were trembling. He touched a branch randomly and immediately picked it up and blocked it in front of him: " Don't come over ..."

Unexpectedly, this angered the wolf even more. The wolf's pupils dilated, and he suddenly arched his waist back, bared his teeth at her, and let out a low growl in his throat—

Xue Yi's body tensed instantly .

At the moment when she was on the verge of life and death, she closed her eyes uncontrollably.

But a bright light flashed from nowhere, and the alert ears pricked up, and then he turned around and fled quickly with his teeth bared.

Who scared away the wolf?

Xue Yi opened one eye and saw only an approaching fire in the dark night from a distance.

Xue Yi was already frightened, and she didn't dare to think that she was coming to save herself when she saw the fire.

Maybe those people came here, maybe they were hunters with malicious intentions?

She hugged her knees and leaned against the tree, holding her breath and not daring to move.

When the torch was put down and suddenly approached , Xueyi immediately buried herself between her knees and curled up into a ball.

" Is it you , Lu Xueyi? "

A deep voice came from above.

Xue Yi looked up , and the firelight illuminated her face and the people in front of her.

She looked along the slender and strong hand, but saw an unexpected face.

" Speak. " Cui Heng looked down at her.

Xue Yi seemed to be frightened, looking straight at the person in front of her.

At this time , the rumbling thunder on the top of the mountain was still rolling, but she seemed to be unable to hear anything clearly.

Seeing that she was motionless, Cui Heng held the torch, leaned over and bent his knees, illuminating her whole body.

Apart from some scratches on his wrists and feet , Lu Xueyi had no serious injuries. The string that Cui Heng had stretched for most of the night finally relaxed.

The place where Kong's heart was originally palpitating slowly fell away.

But after confirming that she was fine, all the anger that he had tried to suppress since hearing the news came to the fore again, and Cui Heng scolded her coldly:

" Lu Xueyi, are you brave enough? Who asked you to leave early alone? "

" You didn't even tell Jiuniang. Are you so sure that nothing will happen to you? "

" Do you know how steep Lishan Mountain is? If I don't come, do you want to be eaten by wolves tonight? "

" If you dare to do this next time, I will..."

Cui Heng's anger was rising , and the originally quiet man suddenly rushed over and hugged his neck tightly.

" I am scared! "

The moment she rushed over, a thunder struck right above her head.

In the flash of lightning, Cui Heng seemed to have been hit, and his heart shook violently.

At that moment , another voice seemed to sound in my head.

Tell him clearly that he can't bear her disappearing for even one night.

From now on, he will never let go.

Chapter 65 _ examine

There is always a lot of rain in summer , and once it starts raining in the mountains, it will never end.

After the thunder , Cui Heng gathered his thoughts and reminded aloud: " It's going to rain , we should leave. "

Xue Yi was buried in his neck and trembling slightly. She raised her head and looked at the lightning and thunder sky above, then nodded.

But as soon as the two of them stood up , the heavy rain that had accumulated for a long time began to pour down.

The raindrops were as big as peas , causing pain when they fell.

The rain was so heavy and fierce that the color of the sky and the earth changed instantly . The trees on the mountain also swayed , and dead branches fell from time to time, making it impossible to go down the mountain.

Before Cui Heng entered the mountain, he had given an order to retreat in time in case of heavy rain.

With the sound of thunder just now, the guards who had entered the mountain had begun to retreat. Now when the heavy rain fell, dots of firelight had gathered at the bottom of the mountain . He should be the only one left on the mountain .

After weighing it for a moment, Cui Heng did not go down the mountain again , but took his snow clothes and temporarily hid in a cave to take shelter from the rain.

" Mountain rain comes and goes quickly . Please take shelter from the rain and go down the mountain later. "

He put the person down and explained .

" I'll listen to you. "

Xue Yi has been in a daze since she was rescued . She does whatever he says.

But after entering , she looked at the dark cave and did not dare to move.

It wasn't until Cui Heng took a step forward that she pulled his sleeves and followed closely step by step.

The cave is not deep. It is surrounded by stone walls on all sides. The bluestone floor is cold and cold. There is nothing but a pile of hay. It is likely that some passerby once rested here for a night.

Cui Heng held the torch, went in and looked around to make sure there was nothing wrong, then called: " Sit down, I'll light the fire. "

Xue Yi nodded and looked around. The ground was covered with stone slabs covered with moss and dust. He hesitated not knowing where to sit.

Sensing her embarrassment, Cui Heng took off his cloak and spread it on the cold stone slab: " Sit here. "

" I'm not afraid of the cold ..."

Xue Yi didn't expect that he would untie her clothes . She wanted to explain, but Cui Heng pressed her down impatiently: " Sit down. "

" Oh. " Xue Yi curled up her cold fingertips and had no choice but to sit down.

His warm breath was still on the cloak , and it was isolated from the cold stone slabs, so it really wasn't that cold anymore.

Xue Yi sat carefully, gently stroking the pleats under his hips, for fear of getting his cloak wrinkled.

After setting up Xueyi, Cui Heng got up and lit the fire.

Although he is a son of a noble family, he seems to be no stranger to these things due to his military expedition.

The scattered branches were gathered together and a small firewood pile was set up. The torch was lit and the fire was lit, and half of the cave was illuminated by warm light.

Xue Yi leaned in front of the fire and stretched out his hands to warm himself, and his whole body gradually warmed up.

But it was still raining heavily outside , and occasionally a cold wind blew in, making her shiver all over and causing the flames to sway.

Cui Heng frowned, stood up, moved rocks to block the cave door, and pulled several large banana leaves nearby to cover the cave door firmly.

In this way, the small cave became a closed space, and no cold wind or rain blew in.

After processing everything, there was a slight sweat on his forehead.

" Here. " Xueyi stood up and handed over the square handkerchief.

Cui Heng stared at the soft handkerchief embroidered with a daisy and did not move.

This seems to be her first time Offer to give him something.

=== Chapter 92 === _

" Second cousin? " Xueyi called.

Cui Heng took it and wiped it twice.

" Not wiped clean . "

Seeing that he only wiped his forehead, Xue Yi held the handkerchief and stood on tiptoe to wipe the sweat from his neck.

She just subconsciously wanted to take care of him, completely unaware of how ambiguous this action was.

When the handkerchief brushed against his Adam's apple and Cui Heng's Adam's apple moved, Xue Yi's fingertips felt hot and he quickly retracted his hand.

Unable to retreat in time, Cui Heng grabbed her hand: " Are you bruised ? "

She retreated slightly: " It's not serious, it was just scratched by the branch. "

That's what she said, but her skin was white, and the red marks on her hands became more and more conspicuous.

Cui Heng held her hand and sat down, took out the ointment he carried with him from his sleeve , rolled up her sleeve, and applied it on her.

He pursed his lips and looked serious, but his movements were not so gentle.

As soon as the rough fingertips fell away, Xue Yi took a breath and shrank her arms uncontrollably: " Be gentle, be gentle. "

Cui Heng tightened his grip on her wrist to prevent her from retreating.

" It hurts? " he asked, his eyebrows stern.

Xue Yi nodded : " A little bit. "

" You asked for the pain. " Cui Heng's face showed no expression, but the movements of his hands slowed down a bit, " Who asked you to leave early alone? "

Xueyi endured the initial pain, raised her head, and said with a puzzled face: " I didn't leave early. "

" You didn't? " Cui Heng stared at her, which seemed inconsistent with the report he received, " Then how did you end up like this? "

Xue Yi pursed her lips, and suddenly thought of Wang Jing again, and asked him anxiously: " Besides me, have you seen anyone else? Is there a man next to me? "

As expected, she disappeared with a man.

Cui Heng remained calm and only replied: " There is indeed one. He was washed up on the beach by the current. It was he who told me you were here. "

" Is he okay? " Xueyi asked concerned.

" You can't die. " Cui Heng seemed a little unhappy , his eyes gradually became sharp, " How could you fall down with a man? Who is this man? "

" This is the person I rescued last time. " Xue Yi shook his head truthfully .

" The cripple? "

" Yeah. " Xueyi explained , " He came to Lishan somehow , and was accidentally recognized as a thief. I took him away to save him, and accidentally fell down. "

" Who thought he was a thief? " Cui Heng was always sharp.

Who else could it be, naturally his future wife? Xue Yi wanted to open her mouth.

But saying this always seems to be provocative, and what if Zheng Xiuying really misunderstood?

So she lowered her head again and said vaguely: " No one, just someone I met by chance . "

When she lies , her head hangs down and her voice is not as confident as before.

Cui Heng had already understood her little thoughts and knew that this person must be from the mansion.

" What about the carriage? " he asked again , " Since you got lost on your own , why did your carriage disappear and appear in the mountains instead? "

Cui Heng's voice was understated, but there was anger in her heart, and there was a hint of suspicion that she was eloping with someone.

Xue Yi was even more confused than him: " I didn't move the carriage? How could the carriage run away by itself? "

" You didn't take the initiative to solve it? " Cui Heng understood.

Since she didn't drive away on her own initiative , someone probably untied the carriage and deliberately created the illusion that she left early.

That person probably did this just to delay time and prevent her from being found.

In this way , the person who deliberately confuses the public has extremely sinister intentions.

It was clear that he wanted to kill her.

Cui Heng carefully recalled the reports from people in the house, and it seemed that Zheng Xiuying's people were the first to see her leaving alone.

" The person you are arguing with is Zheng Xiuying? " Cui Heng frowned.

Xue Yi raised her head : " How did you know? "

As soon as she spoke, she realized that she had been tricked and lowered her head again.

Cui Heng was furious when he saw her dumbfounded look. Others were trying to harm her, but she was still covering up.

She really wanted to piss him off.

Without his protection, what would she do in the future?

But Zheng Xiuying had no enmity with her, so why did she do this?

" Have you ever had any issues with her before? " Cui Heng asked carefully .

Seeing the coldness on his face, Xueyi gradually realized that the matter seemed to be more serious than she thought.

She didn't dare to hide it anymore, and recalled truthfully: " I didn't have much contact with Madam Zheng, except that time I saw a slave on the street. I wanted to save him, but I didn't bring enough money, so I asked Madam Zheng for help. Madam Zheng I didn't want to borrow it because I was afraid of getting into trouble, so I just ... just ..."

" Is that why you became a jade pendant? " Cui Heng asked.

Xue Yi still blushed a little when she thought of this, and lowered her head in shame: " Yes. "

Cui Heng's expression became more solemn.

He knew Zheng Xiuying, she was a standard noblewoman from an aristocratic family who put interests first in everything.

It stands to reason that Lu Xueyi is already Sanlang's fiancée. Because of this status, whether she borrows money to save a slave or opens her mouth to let a thief go, these are all ordinary and trivial things.

Zheng Xiuying shouldn't be so stingy, she should take the initiative to win over her.

There must be some other reason for this.

Could it be that Zheng Xiuying knew about his relationship with Lu Xueyi, so she targeted her like this?

Cui Heng thought for a moment and then asked , " Does she know about our relationship? "

He said the words " you and me " so intimately that Xue Yi felt a little nervous. After thinking about it, he shook his head: " No, I hid it very well. No one has discovered it yet. "

When Cui Heng thought about it, Lu Xueyi seemed to be very careful indeed.

He was usually not allowed to kiss her neck hard, and she resisted a little when he kissed her lips. She was extra careful about all the exposed parts, but as soon as she untied her clothes and let him suck and bite the inside, she could only squeak twice. , If you can't push it, you won't push it .

It had been several days since he had been close to her. When he thought about it, Cui Heng felt a little anxious again.

He suppressed the emotion in his eyes and continued to apply medicine for her: " Is there nothing else? "

" No more. " Xueyi couldn't understand either.

There is no reason for Zheng Xiuying to harm her.

" Maybe it's just a misunderstanding? Did you accidentally break away from the carriage? " Xue Yi thought for a while.

Misunderstand?

Cui Heng sneered in his heart.

For someone as stupid as her, even if she sets up a female household in the future, her property will be swallowed up completely by people with ulterior motives.

Not to mention this charming face, I don't know how much trouble it will cause.

The issue of setting up a female household has to be slowed down for the time being, at least for now, he can't let her go until this matter is cleared up.

" I'll investigate this matter. Don't disclose it to anyone yet. "

After Cui Heng finished applying the medicine on his hand, he pushed her down again, pulled out her ankles, and took off her socks.

When he applied the medicine, he was too heavy-handed, deliberately causing her pain.

Xue Yi felt pain and had to nod : " I know. "

" Also, stay away from Zheng Xiuying these days. " He warned without raising his eyelids.

Xue Yi curled up her fingertips, and suddenly felt a sense of warmth as she watched him lower his head and carefully apply the medicine for her.

Between her and Zheng Xiuying, he believed her without asking.

This matter had nothing to do with love , it was just this unreserved trust that made her feel inexplicably warm.

" Isn't Zheng Xiuying your fiancée? You ... why do you believe me? " Xueyi hesitated for a moment and couldn't help but ask.

" Did you lie? "

Cui Heng raised his head , with undisguised sarcasm in his eyes.

Okay, it turns out he doesn't believe her, he thinks she's stupid!

When Xue Yi got angry, she curled up her ankles and tried to step back: " I don't want you to apply medicine! "

" Be honest . " Cui Heng held on tightly . Seeing that she was twisting and turning like a caterpillar, he stretched out his hand and patted her, " Will you try moving again ? "

He didn't have much strength in his hands, but the sound when he was slapped on his legs was extremely vague, like something at night.

As soon as this imaginative sound came, both of them paused for a moment, and the originally closed and narrow cave suddenly became hot.

Xue Yi lay on her side and did not dare to move any more, but her cheeks burned.

Cui Heng was also a little hot. He had indeed given her the medicine without any distractions, but he had already given her the medicine. At this time, his big hand was caressing her snow-white ankle but he still did not let go.

" Except for your hands and feet, are there any other injuries? "

He asked, his voice as calm as ever , but his eyes clearly didn't mean it.

" It should ... it should be gone. " Xue Yi's voice lowered.

Although she didn't look at him, she immediately heard the change in his tone after sharing the same bed so many times.

" You don't know if there is or not? " Cui Heng smiled, his hand slipped under the hem of her skirt and slowly stroked up her calf with a low voice, " Then let me check it for you? "

Chapter 66 _ field

=== Chapter 93 === _

It rained suddenly at night , and the guards who entered the mountain saw that the situation was not good, so they followed the order and went down the mountain.

After counting the number of people , there were not many missing.

But the exception was that Yang Bao found that Cui Heng was missing, and quickly questioned the people who went to Dongpo with him at the time.

After meeting the cripple, the group went to Dongpo. The terrain on the east slope is steep , and there is a cliff at the bottom of the slope , which is difficult to climb. In addition, it is dark at night and the mountain road is slippery . After Cui Heng investigated , he only brought a dozen skilled people up there.

Everyone dispersed to look for it, and Cui Heng went to look for it at a place near the cliff.

After the heavy rain fell, these dozen people went down the mountain as usual. Unexpectedly, Cui Heng did not come back.

For a time, these dozen people began to express worry.

Yang Bao was even more anxious, so he led his people back to look for him in the rain.

But just halfway out , two signals made of fireworks were suddenly sent out from the top of the mountain .

When Yang Bao saw him, his sorrowful expression immediately disappeared: " This is the signal agreed upon before . It seems that the young master has found his cousin! "

" Fortunately, nothing happened! Otherwise, if I didn't find my cousin , I would have lost my son . We can't explain it. "

Everyone also breathed a sigh of relief.

And this signal was probably Cui Heng's message to everyone to report that they were safe.

But the rain was so heavy at the moment that it was difficult to go up the mountain and dangerous to go down.

Everyone tried but couldn't move forward , so they retreated and camped on the spot , hoping to wait for the rain to slow down before going up the mountain.

However , they did not expect that it would rain all night.

In the cave.

Because it is a cave with stone walls above it, the echo is particularly obvious , and even the smallest sound can be amplified several times.

I don't know if it was because there was no restraint in the palace, Cui Heng was extraordinarily unrestrained, and Xue Yi was particularly frightened when he heard this.

Fortunately, the pounding rain outside covered her up, so she could not admit that the sound was related to her.

But even with a large cloak, the bluestone on the ground was still too hard and cold, making my back extremely uncomfortable.

When she couldn't help but burst into tears and stretched out her hand to cushion her back, Cui Heng finally stopped, caressed her back and asked in a deep voice: " In addition to your hands and feet, your back was also injured just now? "

Xue Yi stared at him with tears in her eyes.

He clearly knew it wasn't.

His hands and feet were bruised by the vines , and his back was bruised by him.

" Are you really hurt? " Cui Heng asked.

He had just checked her inside and out and confirmed that there were no major injuries except for abrasions on her wrists and ankles and a few bruises on her shoulders.

Xue Yi felt ashamed, pursed her lips and complained that it hurt.

Cui Heng really thought she was hurt, so he hugged her and stopped moving. After turning her over and taking a look, he frowned again and looked at her in surprise: " Isn't it fine ? Why do you say it hurts? "

" The skin doesn't hurt, but the flesh hurts. "

Xue Yi whispered, stretched out her hand to go around behind her, and rubbed her shoulder blades.

" How many ounces of meat do you have? Your skinny bones are all protruding. "

Cui Heng smiled lightly and pushed her hand away.

" Where did you lose weight? "

Xue Yi felt as if she had gained a lot of weight in the past few months. Besides, his tone was so disgusting that he did not take away the hand caressing her.

" Who asked you to seduce me? "

Cui Heng not only took it away, but also stroked her back one after another .

His back was slightly warmed by his caress. When the hand fell on the waist and was about to go down, Xueyi immediately became vigilant and held down his arm: " I didn't! "

" Yes, you didn't. " Cui Heng smiled.

She is not seducing, she is seducing people without knowing it.

As soon as she looked over with her slightly raised eyes , it aroused people's infinite desire for destruction, wanting people to crush her into pieces and squeeze more tears out of her eyes.

Cui Heng resisted the urge to pinch her waist and moved his hands up, sliding slowly along her spine: " Shall I rub your shoulders? "

When he stroked her back like this, Xueyi always felt like he was teasing a cat, so he slapped it away awkwardly: " No need. "

" Unhappy ? " Cui Heng noticed her depression and raised her chin with one finger , " Aren't you happy to rub your shoulders? "

Where is the shoulder rubbing thing?

Xue Yi felt inexplicably humiliated and turned her head to avoid his hand.

" Turn around and talk nicely. " Cui Heng lifted her face up.

Xue Yi didn't know why, but since she was rescued by him tonight, there seemed to be two fires burning in her heart.

One part was reminding her to be grateful, and the other part felt particularly humiliated by being played with.

But Cui Heng still forced her to speak. When she was angry, she raised her face and asked her anger: " Will you treat me like this when you get married in the future ? "

" What about getting a wife? "

Cui Heng paused as the hand caressing her stopped.

" It's nothing. " Xue Yi regretted it and refused to speak again.

" What rumors have you heard ? " Cui Heng asked.

Xue Yi pursed her lips and didn't answer.

Cui Heng knew at a glance that it was probably about Zheng Xiuying.

Zheng did have this idea, and her mother did not object.

However, Zheng Xiuying was once the fiancée of her brother's fiancée. Although the appointment was not officially made, both parties had acquiesced in it for many years. Cui Heng had already regarded Zheng Xiuying as his sister-in-law and had no intention of marrying her.

The reason why Zheng Xiuying came this time was because she had not married for three years after her brother's death. Seeing that the age of getting married was about to be delayed, the Zheng family elders discussed with Cui family before temporarily sending someone here for discussion. Meaning of discussion.

But such behavior of changing wives is disgraceful after all, and Mrs. Cui is still hesitant.

Moreover, Cui Heng immediately wanted to marry his brother's unmarried wife as soon as he became a filial piety, which is really criticized.

Therefore, although the Zheng family still wants to marry the Cui family, the Cui family has not yet reached an agreement.

And in the final analysis, since Dafang and his son are no longer here, it still depends on what Cui Heng wants.

" You are thinking too much. " Cui Heng said coldly, " In your eyes, am I a gangster who steals my brother's wife? "

Xue Yi didn't dare to nod directly , but her eyes were clearly filled with emotion.

If not, then what did he not withdraw from?

Xue Yi tilted her head . Could it be that he was really kindly helping his third brother to " take care of " his fiancée ?

When Cui Heng saw her black and white eyes, he suddenly doubted himself for a moment .

In fact, in the final analysis, I still don't care enough.

If Lu Xueyi was really his eldest brother's fiancée, would he definitely follow the etiquette and never take her away?

As soon as this idea came to him, he was still steadfast in his vow just now, but now he was not so convinced.

But this hypothesis cannot come true. The doctor in southern Xinjiang has already found it. Sanlang's illness does not need to be celebrated at all, nor does he need to take it away. His brother's bones have already been buried in the yellow sand.

" What are you thinking about? You are not allowed to think about this in the future. "

Cui Heng interrupted her irritably, leaning forward, and Xue Yi immediately bit her lip.

She didn't speak, but Cui Heng couldn't let go of his aroused thoughts . He held her face and didn't move for a long time.

What she asked was not unreasonable.

What should she do after breaking off the engagement ?

Cui Heng thought it was pointless before, because three months later Lu Xueyi really had nothing to do with him.

But now it's no longer possible. He simply can't let her set up a female household alone.

At that time , in what capacity will he keep her?

Lu Xueyi definitely didn't want to take a concubine.

When it comes to marrying a wife, let's not talk about whether her status is sufficient or not. There is also the issue of his brother's fate. Even if she is indirect, he cannot completely ignore it.

However, judging from their interactions over the past few days, with Lu Xueyi's brain and soft heart, he was determined not to do anything desperate.

She might have been delayed at the time .

" you …"

Cui Heng wanted to ask her directly, but as he spoke, he remembered that she didn't seem to know that she was the one who saved her back then, nor did she know that her elder brother's matter was related to her.

If he told her now , she would definitely be looking for trouble with her soft temperament.

It was enough that he was the only one responsible for this matter . Even if his brother had a secret grudge, he would only hate him.

Cui Heng didn't ask anything, but suddenly lowered his head and kissed her fiercely, and his waist and abdomen also accelerated.

" Um ... what's wrong with you? "

Xue Yi was panicked by him just now, and she didn't understand why his mood changed suddenly. However, the cloak was really a bit thin, and her shoulder blades started to hurt again.

Fortunately, Cui Heng had not completely lost his mind. Seeing that she was afraid, he hugged her and turned around.

Xue Yi felt a lot embarrassed, but I have to say that her back did feel better.

The next day, when Yang Bao came over with Qing Fang, the female envoy in snow clothes, they were already fully dressed.

But the cloak could no longer be used. It was crumpled and rolled up, and was thrown directly off the cliff by Cui Heng.

It's a good thing he didn't throw it away. This throw was obviously telling the two of them what happened last night. Fortunately, Yang Bao had anticipated it and didn't let the others get close.

It was so ridiculous that it was like this in the wild. When Xue Yi came back to his senses during the day, he couldn't remember how last night started.

After she got on the carriage, she kept rubbing the shoulder blades on her back and finally realized the chaos of the night.

Harukata felt distressed. He opened his back collar and took a look. He couldn't help complaining: " Second Young Master , this is too much. You have a bruise on your back ..."

=== Chapter 94 === _

" No …"

Xue Yi bit her lip and didn't know how to speak for a moment . The bruise was probably caused when she was rolling down the slope, not in the cave.

In fact, Cui Heng didn't hold her down later, but because he thought her waist was weak, he hugged her and stood up directly.

But in such a dangerous situation, he would not let her go. Xue Yi's cheeks were slightly hot, and she felt that there was no need to defend him, so she cursed in a low voice: " That's quite excessive. "

" It's almost like a wolf . " Harukata continued.

It's not just a wolf, but a hungry wolf, Xueyi thought dully.

Cui Hengshang didn't know that he had been slapped with another hat.

He has never been a procrastinator . After last night, he knew that he could not let Lu Xueyi go, so he naturally had to plan for their future.

So after coming down from the mountain, he sent someone to Jiangzuo to find out the details of what happened that year, and asked for all details to be passed on.

After finishing talking about the past events of the year, he also needed to finish yesterday's huge search and rescue.

After all, Lu Xueyi is a female family member, and she is also Saburo's fiancée. If people find out that they spent the night alone, her reputation will be damaged. With the temperament of the second lady, it will be increasingly difficult to dissolve the marriage peacefully. .

Fortunately, there was chaos last night , so no one else knew that he had not returned all night except those dozen people.

So Cui Heng ordered them to tighten their words and only tell the outside world that they found the person in the middle of the night. They did not turn back immediately because of the heavy rain, but stayed in the camp temporarily for one night.

With the female envoy in snow clothes testifying , others could not tell the truth from the lie, so the news spread like this.

After the second lady learned the news, she felt relieved after being tense all night.

Being saved is important, but innocence cannot be ignored .

After arriving at the wing, Xue Yi was still catching up on her sleep, so the second lady called Qing Fang to the corridor outside and questioned her carefully: " Did your wife really be rescued in the middle of the night last night? "

Qingfang had already been warned by Cui Heng and answered according to the established explanation: " Yes, the lady accidentally rolled down the slope while traveling and got stuck in the bushes and fainted. The search and rescue guards did not find many We found the person soon, but it suddenly rained heavily and we couldn't turn back, so we had to stay in the camp at the foot of the mountain for one night. "

" So that's it. " The second lady breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this, but she was still worried, " Then were there any damage to your wife's clothes when she was found? "

Harukata was stunned and looked at the second lady in confusion.

" I mean, you didn't encounter any ' beast ' and your clothes were torn, right? "

The second wife thought about her explanation . After all, as an elder, she could not directly ask her daughter-in-law if she had been tainted by outsiders. She just deliberately emphasized the word " beast " to remind Harukata of her deep meaning.

However, Harukata seemed not to understand and lowered her head : " My wife later said that she only encountered a snow wolf, but the wolf was scared away by the search and rescue torch and did not bite her. "

" She is lucky. "

The second lady nodded . Seeing that Harukata didn't understand what she meant, she took her hand again and said bluntly, " But after all, a woman missing for a night is not a trivial matter, especially in a wealthy family like ours. Once any rumors spread, , the whole family will become a talking point. "

" And ..." She paused, " It's in such a remote mountain. You know, there are many hunters and bandits in the mountains. I mean, your wife didn't mention anything special. No weird traces, right? "

Harukata understood this time that the second lady was suspicious that her wife had been missing for so long and was not clear anymore.

But Mr. Sanlang heard that he couldn't act at all. Their wife was still a widow when she was married. Even if the wife is not innocent, the second lady has no reason to accuse their wife.

After all, the Second Madam is their wife's biological aunt and future mother-in-law, so she is right to ask.

But the lady did behave like the second young master last night . They came back in such a hurry that the lady fell asleep halfway through, and she didn't even have time to clean her body, let alone those mottled marks.

It would be a big deal if the Second Madam found out.

Harukata quickly explained: " Everything is fine, my wife, and all her clothes are in good condition. Moreover, the cliff is steep and inaccessible, and not many people pass by. "

" That puts me at ease. " The second lady breathed a sigh of relief and took Qingfang's hand again, " Don't blame me for being careless. It's really not easy to be the mistress of this big family. I have to be cautious. You don't need to tell Xue Yi about this, do you understand? "

Harukata nodded immediately : " My wife is also doing it for my wife's good. I understand, and I won't say anything. "

The second lady nodded, seeming relieved, and said: " Your wife was tired from the heavy rain last night. I asked the small kitchen to stew a tonic soup for Xueyi. You go and bring a cup. "

" yes. "

Harukata took the order, breathed a sigh of relief, and left the room.

But after she left, the second lady's expression became serious again.

She glanced at the sleeping person in the inner room, and the more she looked at it, the more attractive she felt that Lu Xueyi's face was.

How could such a beautiful woman not be worried after being missing all night?

There are so many bandits and guards in the mountains . Who knows if they are interested in them?

Lu Xueyi was supposed to marry high, and she would never let Sanlang suffer in such a thing.

So the second lady turned to the nanny she had brought with her, and said with a cold face: " Aunt Wen , go in, untie her clothes and look at her carefully. Don't miss anything suspicious. "

Chapter 67 _ Suspect

Because of her low background , the second lady was always very suspicious . She was used to holding tightly and looking at everything in her hands and never allowing others to destroy it.

For my son , it is even more important.

After listening to her instructions, the maid quietly entered the door.

After Harukata walked out of the door, he felt something was wrong again.

Since the second lady had stewed the tonic soup , why didn't she bring it with her when she came to see the lady , but asked her to go out and get it?

When Harukata was about to turn out , he quietly looked back and saw that the maid beside the second lady had disappeared, and she was the only one left . She suddenly understood.

The second lady has not dispelled her suspicion at all.

Qingfang was worried , but his wife didn't wake up. After thinking about it, the only one who could save their wife now was the second young master.

I just wonder if the second young master is willing to admit it ?

It doesn't matter whether he admits it or not, he is the only one who can save him now. Qingfang thought about it, gritted his teeth and ran towards Qingwuyuan.

In the room , Xue Yi was still sleeping.

She had been running around in the mountains all day yesterday , and encountered wolves and rain again in the evening . She was really tired , and she slept particularly deeply this time.

Therefore, she didn't even know that someone had untied her clothes.

The second lady stood outside from a distance, also worried.

If Lu Xueyi really betrayed Sanlang, she would not let her off easily.

Mother Wen didn't dare to disturb Xue Yi , so she untied it carefully.

After pulling it down a little , I saw that her neck was clean , nothing special .

She pulled it down again, and when it reached her shoulder, she saw a bruise as big as her thumb on her left shoulder.

Mother Wen 's breath was stagnant.

After looking carefully , he found that the bruises should have been caused by a fall, and there were obvious scratches on them, so he breathed a sigh of relief.

When she was about to continue , Cui Sanlang was pushed over in a wheelchair at some point . Seeing her sneaky look, he coughed: " What are you doing? "

Mother Wen was interrupted by the voice, hurriedly retracted her hand and looked at the second lady.

When the second lady saw that her son had come in person, she frowned and stepped forward: " Sanlang, if you don't take a good rest in the house, why is it that such a hot day has come? Who bothered you with such a thing? "

" How can this be called disturbing? Mother, such a big thing happened to my unmarried wife, and you still ask people to hide it from me. This is really disrespectful. " Cui Sanlang looked at the sneaky Wen with a worried look on his face. Mom, " What are you doing? "

The second lady did not answer, but only warned: " Xueyi is fine now. You don't have to worry too much. The heat outside is like the old days. Welcome to join us. You can read tens of thousands of historical novels for free. Go back quickly. "

" I won't go back. " Cui Sanlang pressed the handle of the wheelchair, " We are here, why doesn't mother let me see my cousin? Just now, what were you doing taking off my cousin's clothes? "

Sure enough he saw it.

The second lady could no longer hide it from him and explained: " She has been missing all night, so she naturally needs to be checked. "

Cui Sanlang looked at the ignorant people inside and couldn't help but feel distressed: " But my cousin hasn't woken up yet. It won't be too late to ask about this kind of thing when she wakes up. I'm afraid it wouldn't be good for my mother to take advantage of others' danger at this time ..."

" Why did you say this? " The second lady frowned.

It is said that one forgets one's mother after marrying a daughter-in-law, but it's good for him. He just got engaged and then turned against her for Lu Xueyi's sake .

Where has this happened before?

" Is n't this just for you? " The second lady raised her voice.

" I don't need to be like this. " Cui Sanlang was tired of hearing her always saying good things for him, " Mother , if you let your cousin know about this private inspection, she would definitely have a grudge and hurt our relationship. , getting married in the future will not be conducive to the harmony between husband and wife. Please call Mother Wen back quickly , this must not happen anymore. "

The second lady never regarded Lu Xueyi as her serious daughter-in-law.

A niece who is easy to control, so what if she knows?

" She doesn't dare to complain . " The second lady said decisively, " Besides , even if something really happened, if you ask her, will she tell the truth? "

" My cousin is kind-hearted and sincere. She will never lie to me. " Cui Sanlang had a great impression of Lu Xueyi, " Besides , with my body ... how can I ask more of her? "

These words simply stabbed the second lady in the heart.

Over the years, she has always felt that she had committed the crime in the first place and that retribution from heaven had befallen her son.

Now that his son was willing to go so far for the sake of that woman's child, the second wife felt for a moment that all the years of fighting and hiding the matter were all in vain, and she returned them all and made wedding clothes for others.

" Don't look down on yourself like this. Didn't Erlang say that he would go to southern Xinjiang to find a doctor for you? I heard that there is news that your illness will be cured soon. Not to mention Lu Xueyi, A better lady can also be found for you. "

The second lady advised him distressedly .

When Cui Sanlang heard this, he became even more unhappy: " Now that I have decided on my cousin, why would my mother want to look for another noble girl? If so, where will my mother put my cousin? "

" Don't be so rigid. With your status, you deserve better. Lu Xueyi is just solving an urgent need . "

The second lady herself came here like this, and her mother-in-law didn't like her. When she was about to become a mother-in-law, frankly speaking, she didn't want her son to be like this.

Otherwise , just look at the career of the second master. He has always been suppressed by the eldest family, and now, he will be suppressed by the eldest family's son again, and will never get ahead.

" Mother . " Cui Sanlang's fingertips felt cold, and he felt terrible for the first time, " This is my marriage, not yours. I have already chosen my cousin. Even if my illness gets better, I have no intention of regretting the marriage. "

" you …"

The second lady didn't know why he had such a wooden head. It was clear that she was an extremely flexible person.

When the mother and son were arguing, the sound woke up Xue Yi.

When she woke up, she found that her collar had been undone, and there was a servant girl with her head hanging next to her. When she heard the conversation outside, her heart suddenly felt cold.

It turned out that her aunt wanted to check her innocence while she was sleeping .

=== Chapter 95 === _

She really didn't expect that her aunt would do this.

She was already so concerned about just being missing for one night. If she discovered her affair with her second cousin, her aunt would definitely be able to do something about giving him medicine.

Xue Yi suddenly felt cold all over her body, and the feeling of dying made it painful for her to breathe.

And the third cousin's temperament is too weak, and I am afraid it will be difficult to compete with my aunt.

Xue Yi closed her eyes and her eyelids kept trembling.

But if he opened his eyes to stop her at this time, it would make his aunt suspicious.

If she didn't wake up, once Wen's mother pulled down a little further, she would be able to see the hickey on her chest.

Xue Yi was anxious and didn't know what to do. The hands hidden in the quilt almost scratched the quilt to pieces.

Outside the door, as expected, Cui Sanlang and the Second Lady were defeated after arguing for a while.

"... Mom, if you want to check, just check. After all, my cousin and I have no weight in speaking in front of you. " Cui Sanlang coughed into his fist, " In days like this, even if you recover from your illness, living is meaningless. . "

" Are you threatening me? " The second lady was rarely angry, " Have I not been devoted to you enough over the years? I am doing everything for your own good. How come you are so obsessed with me? "

" I can't even say a word for my future wife. My mother is not doing it for my own good. She is afraid that if I die and my fifth brother inherits the second wife, I will leave you alone, right? Is my mother doing it for me, or is she unwilling to put in all the hard work? Come with the power? "

Cui Sanlang was also furious. Although he had been bedridden these years, he was not unaware of his mother's plans over the years.

" You actually contradicted me like this for her? " The second lady's heart ached with anger , " I want to investigate today . I want to see if she is really worthy of your trust. "

The second lady said that she wanted to go in personally. Just as she stepped through the door, a voice suddenly came from the corridor not far away.

" Second aunt, what's going on? "

It turned out to be Cui Heng.

He walked steadily, and there seemed to be someone behind him. When he saw Cui Sanlang blushing with anger and thickening his neck, he paused slightly and asked: " What happened? Why is the third brother so angry? Is your illness serious?" Don't be angry. "

" Nothing, I just had a quarrel with my mother over trivial matters. " Cui Sanlang answered with his lips covered, but sweat could not stop falling on his forehead.

When the second lady saw the outsider coming, she naturally didn't want to make a fuss about her family, so she just said: " It's about drinking medicine. Erlang always thinks that the tonic I give is too bitter and is unwilling to drink it. You see, we are both high-ranking people. Our Sanlang is far less stable than you, Erlang. "

The second lady's words are also knocking Cui Sanlang. Look at the second husband, the person he wants to marry is the Zheng family of Xingyang. He has been keeping a clean mind over the years and has never heard of any rumors about him being with a singer or a girl who is not on the stage. It's true. He is an example of a gentleman's sobriety.

Unlike her Saburo, he was just a slightly attractive cousin, but he seduced his soul and didn't even care about the overall situation.

Cui Heng stood with his usual straight face and called out the person behind him: " As time goes by, Sanlang will inevitably get annoyed. The doctor from Southern Xinjiang whom I looked for for Sanlang last time has arrived. I was about to take him with me." I used to look for Saburo, and now I have met him. "

" Already arrived? "

Business is so important that the Second Madam has no time to worry about Lu Xueyi, " Erlang, you should act quickly. If Sanlang's illness can be cured, I really don't know ... I don't know how to thank you. "

" We are all one family, so there is no need to say thank you. " Cui Heng said calmly, " Doctor Li, show me to Saburo. "

Doctor Li said yes and stepped forward.

It was mid-afternoon, the weather was extremely hot, and Cui San was already breaking out in a sweat after arguing for a while. After all, the second lady still couldn't bear to see her son suffer, so she asked someone to push him away: " It's too hot here, so we should go back to Sanlang." Let's take a look at the yard. "

Cui Sanlang couldn't hold it any longer, so he ordered Harukata, who had returned from getting the soup , " When my cousin wakes up, remember to let me know and I'll come see her again. "

Qing Fang agreed, so he reluctantly left.

The second lady and Cui San were leaving, but Cui Heng excused himself from other matters and asked the doctor to follow him.

In fact, the reason why he came here by chance was because Qingfang brought him here.

Just now, Cui Heng's face was expressionless, but his palms were rarely sweaty.

If it were a step later, the situation might become really uncontrollable ...

Cui Heng frowned. When he entered, the person who was lying down had already sat up.

The untied coat slipped down, and Xue Yi's entire white and round shoulders were exposed. Further down, the hickey on her chest was covered by a head of black hair, looming and extremely beautiful.

If the second lady had seen her like this, I don't know what kind of storm it would be in this room now.

Lu Xueyi seemed to have just woken up, with her head half lowered , as if she didn't even notice that her clothes had fallen off.

" Not awake yet? "

Cui Heng went in, lifted up her slipping coat with a slender finger.

But as soon as the hand touched it, Xue Yi shrank back in fear.

" What's wrong with you? " Cui Heng frowned slightly.

" Nothing. " Xue Yi lowered her head , slowly pulled up her clothes and tied them little by little.

She just missed the time when she was left in the mountains. At least there weren't so many eyes staring at her in the house, so she didn't have to worry.

" Are you scared? " Cui Heng stood and didn't get closer.

As soon as he finished speaking, he saw a piece of wetness on the quilt, and then another tear fell down.

" They're all gone, why are you still crying? "

He stepped forward and raised Lu Xueyi's drooped head. Not surprisingly, he saw a face full of pear blossoms and rain.

Xue Yi couldn't say anything, but suddenly couldn't help it.

If her third cousin was as aggressive as her aunt, she might not be so embarrassed, but he was not.

As her aunt said, can she really shoulder her third cousin's trust in her?

How is she different from her aunt by doing such a thing behind her third cousin's back?

Xue Yi really hated herself for telling a lie and then trying to keep it straight.

" This time it was an accident, it won't happen again. "

Cui Heng thought she was afraid.

" Will you really not be discovered in the future ? " Xueyi looked at him holding back tears, " What if we are discovered? "

" Do n't scare yourself. "

Cui Heng said quietly that there was no news about Jiang Zuo's affairs yet, so even if he had a plan in mind, he would not be able to speak to her.

When Xue Yi heard this, she felt that he really only wanted to have a moment of pleasure and had never considered her situation.

Fortunately, she had some unrealistic thoughts last night when she heard that he didn't want to marry Zheng Xiuying.

Xue Yi suddenly felt that she was extremely ridiculous.

She tilted her head and said in a thick nasal voice: " Anyway , thank you to my second cousin for today. I'm still a little tired. If there's nothing else to do, my second cousin will leave first. "

" Don't get angry with me . " Cui Heng heard her excuse , " Take care of yourself and don't think too much. "

Xue Yi was already holding her breath, but she was almost discovered again, and her anger suddenly surged up: " Then it's all my fault. Didn't you turn me into this shameful appearance? I have been having sex with you behind your fiancé's back all day long. I'm terrified. Once discovered, I won't even be able to save my life. How can I feel at ease? "

" Calm down. " Cui Heng said in a deep voice, " I won't let this happen. "

" If it happens, you won't be implicated. You don't care at all anyway. " Xue Yi was still afraid.

" If I didn't care, why would I come today? " Cui Heng blurted out in anger.

Xue Yi was stunned, looking at the anger in his eyes and asking, " What do you mean? "

Cui Heng looked away . For a moment, he calmed down, turned his back and said calmly: " Anyway, since I promised you, I won't let anything happen to you. "

Xue Yi slowly calmed down, and things seemed not to be irreversible yet.

And there is only one and a half months left in three months, and it will be over soon .

Doctors from southern Xinjiang also came.

Xueyi grasped the quilt in her hands tightly and looked up at him: " You ... you won't lie to me, will you? "

" Why should I lie to you? "

Cui Heng turned back , with a cold light in his eyes.

" What do you have to lie to? "

Xue Yi's palms instantly tightened. That's right. No matter how good things are, you will always get tired of them. Three months is enough. Anyway, they have tried almost everything.

She sniffed and said, " Okay, I'll believe you again. "

What does " again " mean ? Has he ever missed an appointment ?

Cui Heng frowned and was about to speak, but was stopped by her next words.

" Now that my second cousin has agreed and half the time has passed, how is the procedure for establishing a female household going? "

Xue Yi looked up at him, her eyes washed by water were particularly bright: " I want to take a look. Second cousin, if you ask someone to bring it over, I can feel more at ease. "

Cui Heng suddenly fell silent as she looked at him.

Chapter 68 _ Require

Cui Heng didn't answer.

Xue Yi became suspicious and looked at him quietly: " Second cousin, why don't you say anything? Could it be ..."

" It's done. " Cui Heng raised his eyelids , " But you still have parents at home , it's hard to explain , and you are not a widow and have not yet been married . Now is the time to recuperate , and your age is a good time to get married. , not so easy to approve. "

" Besides, you're engaged again , so it's hard to handle this matter openly. "

The more Xue Yi listened , the more she felt that what he said made sense.

But she would never go back to Jiangzuo .

When traveling abroad, it is difficult to move without household documents.

" What should we do? " Xue Yi grabbed his sleeve, " Second cousin, can't we handle it? "

" You look down on me so much? " Cui Heng raised the corners of his lips slightly.

That's right, she seemed to have never seen anything he couldn't do.

Lishan Mountain is so big , it only took him a few hours to find her.

However, such a secret operation would probably involve a lot of people.

Xue Yi felt slightly guilty for doubting him: " I'll pay for the money . I can't afford to owe you all the time . It's better to pay it off. "

=== Chapter 96 === _

" Liangqing? " Cui Heng asked , deeply and lightly, but his eyes became sharp.

Xue Yi nodded : " I will try to pay it back. "

At this time, can she still afford to talk things over with him?

Cui Heng did not refuse , but simply asked: " Do you know how much it costs to entertain a counselor from the Ministry of Household Affairs? "

Xue Yi shook her head gently: " I don't know. "

" Linjiangxian's restaurant costs five hundred taels per box . " Cui Heng replied.

Xue Yi took a breath of cold air and after one meal, the shop's income for half a year was gone.

" Then do you know how many such counselors will be invited to change your household registration? " Cui Heng asked again .

Xue Yi still shook his head: " How much? "

" More than a dozen. " Cui Heng told her calmly .

Xue Yi quickly calculated in his mind, wouldn't that be ... at least five thousand taels?

She was a little reluctant to let go of the five years of income.

Not to mention , this shop was originally given to him.

" That's not all. " Cui Heng said again, " Because of your unusual status, in addition to handling the minor officials, the minister also needs to inform the minister. It happens that Liu Shangshu will not be celebrating his fiftieth birthday in the future. Do you want to see what I have prepared for him? What kind of gift? "

Why is Shangshu still involved?

Xue Yi really didn't dare to estimate.

Even if she sold the shop, or even sold herself, she wouldn't be able to afford the loss.

" I ... I don't want to see it anymore. " Xueyi looked away, her cheeks red.

Cui Heng let out a light breath.

Look, she just said a few words and got scared. How dare you tell him to pay back the money if you are so bold?

If she wanted to pay it off, she might have to sell herself to him again.

" There's no need to pay it back. " Cui Heng said casually, " Count it as an extra gift from me. "

" How can you be embarrassed? "

Xue Yi lowered her head and folded her hands helplessly, feeling anxious and uneasy.

Cui Heng looked at the red tips of her ears and suddenly had some teasing thoughts.

As soon as he leaned forward , he put his arms on both sides of her slim waist, and his voice lowered: " If you really want to repay her, you can find another way to repay her. "

The hot air itched into his ears, and the tips of Xueyi's ears trembled.

" What ... what repayment? " Xue Yi's voice was as low as a gnat.

Cui Heng didn't speak, but stretched out his hand and opened her lips with his thumb, trying to explore inside.

Xue Yi's cheeks were ripe and she tilted her head to avoid his hand.

" It's not like you haven't eaten before ? " He smiled, picked up the handkerchief and wiped it gracefully.

Xue Yi immediately raised her lowered head and argued: " I didn't ..."

" I mean your fingers. " Cui Heng smiled, " When I gave you water when you were asleep, didn't you bite it and hold on? "

" What do you think it is? " he asked again .

Xue Yi thought about it. She didn't eat all day yesterday and was very thirsty in the second half of the night. Cui Heng seemed to have picked leaves and rolled them in water to feed her.

" I forgot. " Xueyi didn't want to look at him.

" You forget everything that's good to you, but you remember everything that's a little too much. How special is your memory? "

Cui Heng raised her chin , obviously talking about the last confrontation between the two over the jade pendant.

That seems to be the case.

Is she so supercilious ?

Xue Yi suddenly felt a little embarrassed. She put her arms on his shoulders and bit her lip gently: " Is it okay in a few days? "

" Five days? " She raised her head quietly .

Seeing that he didn't speak, she changed her words again: " Three days? "

Cui Hengyuan was just trying to scare her, but now that she agreed, his heart felt like it was being scratched, and he suddenly wanted to see how far she could do it.

He hummed lowly .

The sound rolled down the base of his ears, and Xue Yi's fingertips became numb.

Seeing that her snow-white neck was about to burn, Cui Heng chuckled happily, placed the jade pendant under his pillow without her noticing, and then straightened up.

As soon as the aura surrounding her dissipated, Xue Yi breathed a sigh of relief, finally feeling less uncomfortable.

She rubbed her red cheeks and suddenly thought of Wang Jing: " Second cousin, where is the man who fell off the cliff with me yesterday ? How is he? Is he seriously injured? "

" You just woke up and you're so anxious to ask him? "

The charm just now dissipated, Cui Heng stood still, with a hint of displeasure in his voice.

" No. " Xue Yi recalled, " The reason why I didn't fall was because Wang Jing held me when I rolled down. Otherwise, I would have been the one who should have fallen down the mountain stream. Naturally, I have to ask him. Safety. "

It turned out that man saved her.

The mountain stream has fast currents and is indeed more dangerous than the mountain.

" I was in a hurry to go up the mountain, so I sent someone to escort him back, but later the guard reported that he was not seriously injured. He just asked to be sent to the West City, and then someone went back to rescue you. " Cui Heng replied.

" As long as he's fine. " Xueyi breathed a sigh of relief.

The look of her worrying about another man was quite dazzling in Cui Heng's eyes.

When I saw him briefly that day , I saw that although the man was born a slave, he was quite slender. If the mud and sand had been washed away, he must have looked good.

Cui Heng was too distracted to think about it, so he had to meet him when he had time.

" Just take care of it, don't think about it. "

Cui Heng rubbed the top of her hair.

Xue Yi slowly lay down, feeling relaxed now, her body felt greasy and uncomfortably tight.

She remembered what happened last night, and said to him softly: " The medicine is gone, please send me another pack. "

" So fast? Isn't one pack enough for ten servings? "

Cui Heng turned around and went through it roughly in his mind.

Although they had more troubles every night, after all, in the mansion, they could only see each other seven or eight times a month, definitely not ten times.

Xue Yi lowered her head as he stared at her: " I ... I ..."

Cui Heng understood that she must have secretly increased the weight each time.

" Why are you always disobedient? What should I do if I get seriously injured? " Cui Heng's face darkened .

" Not next time. "

Xue Yi bit her lower lip. Now that she believed him, she shouldn't be so suspicious anymore.

She looked extremely aggrieved. Cui Heng scolded her, but he felt choked up in his heart.

" Okay, I 'll have someone bring it to you later. You have to take the dose this time. Do you understand? "

Xue Yi hummed.

Cui Heng then walked out.

But their last words happened to be heard by Zheng Xiuying who came to visit.

Zheng Xiuying originally didn't expect Cui Heng to be there. When she saw the figure, she stood at the door for a moment.

As soon as Cui Heng pushed the door open, she quickly stepped back: " Second cousin. "

Xueyi saw Zheng Xiuying coming. She didn't know how much she had heard, and her head felt big.

Cui Heng's expression remained unchanged , only the hands hanging by his sides were slightly clenched.

" When did Cousin Zheng come? " Cui Heng asked unusually.

" Just got here. " Zheng Xiuying was stunned for a moment, and then asked, " What medicine did my second cousin just tell Sister Lu? Could it be that my sister was injured too seriously? "

Zheng Xiuying really hoped that Lu Xueyi's injury would be more serious, and that it would be best if he was asleep and unable to wake up.

God knows how nervous she was when she learned that Lu Xueyi had been found.

Fortunately, Cui Jing was not found. Lu Xueyi fell asleep again and didn't mention anything. Zheng Xiuying kept asking someone to guard her and came over immediately after the second lady left.

But she didn't expect Cui Heng to be one step ahead of her, which was a bit strange.

" It's medicine for Sanlang. I'm afraid that the female servant won't be careful, so I warned Cousin Lu again. " Cui Heng's expression did not change.

His words were always convincing. After all, Cui Heng had always been extremely polite to her when she was his future sister-in-law.

Thinking about it, he should treat Lu Xueyi the same way.

" So that's it. " Zheng Xiuying breathed a sigh of relief, " How's my cousin? It's all my fault. If my envoy hadn't seen my cousin's carriage leave, I thought she had taken her away, and there wouldn't have been any trouble later. Things come up. "

This is the cleverness of Zheng Xiuying. If she denies it completely, it will arouse people's suspicion.

But by admitting his honest mistake, the bigger sin was covered up.

" Fortunately, I got it back. " Cui Heng said quietly.

" But I really feel uneasy. No, as soon as my cousin woke up, I took off my hairpin and came to apologize. I hope my cousin can forgive me. "

Zheng Xiuying lowered her head slightly, with no hairpin or ornaments on her bun, and her cheeks were slightly pale, as if she really hadn't had a good rest.

If she sincerely apologized, she should have said this in front of Lu Xueyi, not him.

Cui Heng's doubts that he had just dismissed rose again, his eyes slightly cold: " Cousin Lu is awake. You go in and talk to her. I have to take a step forward. "

" Second cousin. " Zheng Xiuying stopped him again.

" What else is there? " Cui Heng turned the ring in his hand gently. People who knew him well knew that he was getting impatient.

=== Chapter 97 === _

" In three days, Li Chennian is going to talk to us about an original book. I don't understand something. Can I ask you for help? " Zheng Xiuying took a rare opportunity and asked him in a low voice.

" Three days later? " Cui Heng paused, " I happen to have something to do that day , I'm afraid I don't have time. "

He said that and left without even telling her what it was about.

Zheng Xiuying was slightly embarrassed, but she didn't dare to ask further questions and had no choice but to enter the room.

Inside, Xue Yi's cheeks were slightly red. Sure enough, she still couldn't escape?

After seeing someone come in, she immediately closed her eyes and straightened her back.

Zheng Xiuying explained Cui Heng's explanation to Xueyi again.

Xue Yi listened and hesitated, but said quietly: " I don't blame sister, there are many accidents in the mountains. "

If Zheng Xiuying can marry Cui Heng in the future, she will be in charge of the entire palace.

She expected that Lu Xueyi would not dare to say anything even if she had a guess. What really mattered was Cui Jing.

So after exchanging pleasantries and apologizing, Zheng Xiuying turned around and asked: " Sister, I heard that you fell off the cliff with the thief? You are too soft-hearted. You were really deceived. That person is not a good person. You Don't worry, I will definitely not tell the second lady that you fell off the cliff with the man, and it will never harm your reputation. However, this thief may harm more people when he is out there. Do you know where he is? "

Zheng Xiuying said clearly that she would not tell her aunt, but she was clearly threatening her with her reputation.

Xue Yi looked sideways slightly, only now did she believe what her second cousin said.

This Madam Zheng is really not that simple.

But why was she targeting a slave like this?

With Wang Jing's temperament, it was obviously impossible for him to steal.

Xueyi was cautious and did not tell the truth. He only said: " He fell into the stream and was washed away. I'm afraid the worst is worse. "

" Have you not found more than a thousand guards? " Zheng Xiuying was still worried.

" No. " Xue Yi still shook his head. After a moment, he added, " But I seem to have heard that someone saw a carcass. It was said that it was eaten by wolves. "

She deliberately tested it, but Zheng Xiuying breathed a sigh of relief.

" If you die, just die. Anyway, a thief is not worthy of publicity. "

After getting the answer, Zheng Xiuying no longer wanted to deal with it.

" I thought so too, so I didn't tell others. " Xue Yi replied.

" Then sister, rest easy. If you need anything, just tell me. " Zheng Xiuying took her hand and patted her, " It doesn't matter if the thief is dead, at least your reputation will be intact. "

Xue Yi nodded , and the two of them exchanged handles in a tacit understanding.

But after Zheng Xiuying left, Xueyi frowned slightly when she saw her steps obviously relaxing.

What did Wang Jing offend her for that made her kill him like this?

Xue Yi was puzzled and decided to find an opportunity to ask Wang Jing.

But after she disappeared this time, her aunt became more strict with her, and it became increasingly difficult to get the right cards when she went out.

When Xue Yi was hesitating , he lay back and suddenly took out a jade pendant from under his pillow.

When she took it out, she saw that it was the piece she had pawned earlier, which had angered her second cousin .

When did he return it to her?

Xue Yi pondered for a moment and realized that it seemed to be the time when his arms were supporting her waist.

With this pair of cards, she can go out quietly without being discovered by anyone.

Why didn't the second cousin tell her?

Xue Yi touched the jade pendant with a complicated mood.

But when she thought of his embarrassing request just now, Xue Yi's complicated mood suddenly disappeared.

It turns out that this jade was given to her at that time?

Just like last time , this jade is just compensation for the benefits.

Sure enough, she still couldn't think too much about him.

As much as he gave her, he would definitely ask for it.

Xue Yi pursed her lips, feeling faintly angry.

Chapter 69 _ shake

" Ms. Lu , are you here again? " The shopkeeper of the piano store led her in, " It's unfortunate that you are here . After Wang Jing went out for a trip , he suddenly started to have a fever when he came back and talked nonsense all day and night. , I'm afraid I won't be able to come out to entertain you this time. "

" How could it burn? " Xueyi didn't expect it.

But it 's not surprising if you think about it carefully . The water in the stream is so cold , and his body seems not to be in good condition.

" I'll go take a look. " She held up her skirt and went upstairs.

After all, he was just a clerk in the shop. Wang Jing's residence was quite simple, just a very narrow utility room in the attic , and a bed was stuffed into the wood everywhere , barely enough for one person to lie down on.

For the rest, it is difficult to even find a place to stay.

But he seems to be a gentle person. The house is not big, and although there are many things, they are packed in a very orderly manner, and the smell inside is not unpleasant.

Xueyi noticed that he even placed a piece of spice for wiping the strings beside the bed , covering up the medicinal smell with the light woody fragrance.

This Wang Jing 's previous family background was probably even more extraordinary than what he said.

When Xue Yi approached , he was still sleeping , with cold sweat breaking out on his forehead, and he was still mumbling something.

Xue Yi tilted her ears to listen, but couldn't hear clearly.

The shopkeeper told her: " This Wang Jing is quite strange. He was shouting ' Don't go ' before , and then he kept chasing people to ' go away ' . I really don't know who he dreamed about , so he was talking nonsense like this." Nonsense. "

Xue Yi suddenly thought of Zheng Xiuying due to this sentence.

Wang Jing probably knew Zheng Xiuying in the past, so he went to see her. Unexpectedly, he was slandered and almost died.

I'm afraid this was probably said to Zheng Xiuying.

It's getting weirder and weirder.

" Did he say anything else? " Xueyi asked again .

The shopkeeper touched his head and said: " It seems that he called me grandma. He seems to have a younger brother, but I don't know if he is there anymore. "

" He has a younger brother? " Xue Yi was wondering when Cui Jing, whose fever had subsided, suddenly opened her eyes and sat up suddenly.

His eyes were wide open, he was sweating profusely, and he was gasping for air, as if he had encountered something extremely terrible.

" Are you having nightmares again? " Xueyi leaned over.

Cui Jing's stiff eyelids moved and she slowly turned to the person next to her: " Ms. Lu, are you okay? "

" I'm fine. I was hung up by a tree . It was you who fell down trying to save me, which made me feel uneasy. " Xue Yi handed over a handkerchief and motioned for him to wipe his sweat.

Cui Heng did not answer, but raised his hand and wiped it with his sleeve: " I am a rough man, I don't need a handkerchief. My wife also fell to save me, so of course I want to save her. "

" I could only save you with a little effort, but you risked your life to save me. In total, your kindness in saving me is even greater. " Xue Yi refused.

" My wife bought me from Hu Shang earlier . Isn't it a life-saving grace? " Cui Jing was also extremely polite.

The two people kept saying the word " help " , pushing the veil back and forth, and finally the hand slipped and fell to the ground.

They both laughed.

After experiencing life and death, there is no need to be too particular about those false etiquette.

" Just take it. " Xueyi handed over a clean piece again, picked up a wooden stool and sat down.

" Okay. " Cui Jing stopped refusing and took the handkerchief to wipe the sweat on his forehead.

He felt that this young lady seemed different from the noble ladies he had seen before. For example, Zheng Xiuying, she would never set foot in such a house, let alone hand her handkerchief to a rough man to wipe her sweat.

Ying Niang, when Cui Jing thinks of her, it feels like an arrow has stabbed her in the heart.

" Speaking of which, why did you suddenly go to Lishan that day? Do you and Mrs. Zheng know each other? " Xueyi asked .

" She and I were old acquaintances. " Cui Jing knew that he couldn't hide it from her.

" Since we are old acquaintances, she should be happy to see you. Why would she treat you like this? "

" I …"

Cui Jing paused. This was the reason for his nightmare these past two days.

Why did Ying Niang want to kill him?

I guess she probably hated him for being useless and didn't want to let him go back at all.

Even if his unmarried wife is like this, how could he know that his mother and second brother don't think so?

" I made a big mistake. " Cui Jing coughed a few times as a fishy smell came up, clutching the edge of the bed with one hand, her eyes glowing red, " I should have died a long time ago. "

" Slow down. " He looked like he was in extreme pain, and Xueyi really couldn't figure out what mistake he made.

" You are wrong. You have to deal with it according to the national law. The national law does not matter. There are also family rules. No matter what, you should not use lynching. "

Xue Yi advised.

She hated the behavior of relying on the power of the family to flout the national law.

This was how her mother was demoted to a common wife. She once wanted her mother to write a petition to appeal, but the petition could not be handed over to Jiang Zuo at all.

Cui Jing said nothing, but his eyes were still red.

" Didn't you call me mother and brother in your dream? If you abandon yourself like this, your relatives will definitely be very sad if they find out . " A beating or a scolding is enough. How can there be an overnight feud between relatives? "

" My mother ..." Cui Jing closed her eyes, " She is a wonderful person, and I don't want to ask her to work anymore . "

In the past, my father valued his second younger brother, so my mother favored him more and barely maintained peace.

" What about your younger brother? An eldest brother is like a father. He will definitely respect you very much. "

Xue Yi added, actually a little hesitant. After all, it is not uncommon for brothers to fight against each other in big families.

Cui Jing was also silent.

=== Chapter 98 === _

In the past, their brothers were indeed great, but people change. After witnessing his younger brother twice, he realized that this younger brother had grown too fast, and he was far behind him, and he couldn't see through it anymore.

After not seeing each other for three years , how did he know that Xing Jian would not treat him like Zheng Xiuying?

If there was a tragedy involving brothers fighting each other after returning , it would be his mother who would be hurt in the end.

But ... will Xing Jian really be like Zheng Xiuying?

Cui Jing hesitated again.

His mind was in a state of confusion. He tightened his grip and asked in a hoarse voice: " Do relatives really not turn against each other? "

Seeing that he was wavering, Xue Yi wanted to say yes of course, but as she spoke, she thought of her ruthless father who only coveted glory, and hesitated for a moment: " It should be ... right. "

" See, even you can't be sure. "

Cui Jing sneered, his eyes full of ridicule for himself.

Xue Yi slowly lowered her head. Also, what position did she have to persuade him?

Her own home is also in a mess, otherwise she would not have been tricked into coming to Chang'an, homeless and helpless, and had to ask Cui Heng for help.

Cui Jing caught a glimpse of her with her head hanging down and her palms clenched. She realized that she had said the wrong thing and explained again: " Ms. Lu, I didn't mean you. "

" I know. " Xue Yi looked up , still smiling softly, " I just thought of myself. My mother married an inhumane and died in depression, and I felt a little emotional for a moment. "

Cui Jing looked sideways, but she didn't expect that such a beautiful little lady had such a miserable life experience in the past.

He suddenly remembered that she had promised to Sanlang, and he straightened up immediately: " Ms. Lu, I heard that Sanlang of the Cui family was born with a disease. How could you ... how could you make a promise to him? "

" The second lady is my aunt, just a kiss. " Xue Yi replied briefly.

She is now preparing to dissolve her marriage and must not let her aunt know any dissatisfaction.

" Then are you willing to get married? Do you need help? "

Cui Jing asked politely , after all, he would rather demolish a temple than a wedding. If Sanlang's condition improves , and if they already love each other, he would not interfere too much.

Xue Yi raised her head and looked at him: " Do you know the Cui family? "

" It's just some old friendship. " Cui Jing replied, " If the lady doesn't want to get married, I will go out and find a way for you. "

If only he had said this earlier.

But now that she has begged her second cousin, the doctor has arrived, and she has invested so much in her household registration, things are about to be done, and there is really no need to involve another person.

" I am willing. " Xue Yi shook his head, " Besides, a famous doctor was invited to treat my third cousin's illness and he has already been cured. "

It turns out that this is the case. If so, this marriage is not bad for her.

Cui Jing gathered her thoughts again.

" You consider so much for me, an outsider, which shows that your heart is soft. In that case, why don't you go back? " Xueyi still advised, " Even if your brother doesn't want to recognize you, your mother may not. "

These words really touched Cui Jing, and his fingertips curled up slightly.

" What's more, you want to support your mother but do n't want her to be loved. Do you really have the heart to let your mother have white hair and send her to black hair? " It's a pity that this is the case. "

Cui Jing grabbed her knees with both hands and moved her chapped lips, her brows and eyes full of struggle.

" Your accent sounds like Chang'an Mandarin. Your home shouldn't be far away, right? "

It's not far indeed , only half an hour's carriage ride away.

Things from the past resurfaced over and over again , as well as Zheng Xiuying's sudden change of attitude that day, which made him particularly puzzled. Why did Ying Niang hate him so much?

He should at least ask clearly.

Cui Jing finally nodded: " Let me think about it. "

Seeing this, Xue Yi breathed a sigh of relief. He was willing to speak and it was a turn of events: " Then I'll go back first. "

" Wait a minute. " Cui Jing stood up with difficulty, pulled out a wrapped piano from the shelf full of wood and handed it to her, " Young lady is so kind to you. I have nothing else to give you, but my skill in cutting the piano. I hope you won't dislike it. "

Although Xueyi guessed that his qin-playing skills were very good, he did not expect that he was of such high quality .

Such a precious Qin is even better than Lei's Qin.

The strange thing is that she still feels indescribably familiar.

" This piano is too expensive. I can't use it in the house. " Xue Yi said in denial.

" They are just ordinary materials . Take a closer look. " Cui Jing reminded.

Xue Yi lowered his head and took a closer look, and realized that the wood of the piano body was just ordinary paulownia wood. It was just that he had polished it so well that it looked very valuable, so he accepted it.

" Since you know how to play the piano, do you also know the music score ? " Xueyi looked at her, " I have an only copy here, but I don't understand it very well in recent lectures. "

" Let me take a look. " Cui Jing took it and found out after flipping through it, " Is this Li Chennian's? "

" How did you know? " Xueyi was surprised .

" He and I were old friends. " Cui Jing didn't hide it from her either .

Wang Jing really understood, and what he said was no worse than Cui Heng.

What's even more rare is that Cui Heng's character is that he can say a word less and never say more. It's so simple that sometimes Xue Yi has to think about it for a long time before he can understand it.

But Wang Jing took the trouble to make extensive references, and his profound knowledge astonished her.

" You must have been a Jinshi before , right? " Xueyi asked.

" I just read some books briefly. " Cui Jing replied modestly.

Although most children of aristocratic families do not rely on imperial examinations, he is different. He once actually got the second place in the first class.

Xue Yi withdrew her eyes suspiciously, but her heart became more and more strange, what kind of person did she save ...

But what he said was indeed good. Xueyi felt that even if he entered the palace and became a saint, he would do it every day.

She was so addicted that she lost track of time. It wasn't until the afterglow came in that she realized that dusk had arrived and got up to leave.

" I have to go now. "

Seeing that she was about to leave, Cui Jing suddenly stood up and said, " It's getting late. Let me give you a ride. "

" Can you do this? " Xueyi stopped.

" It's nothing serious. It's just time to relax. " Cui Jing replied.

Seeing that he had stood up, Xue Yi felt strange, but still responded: " Then you come with me. "

Chapter 70 _ Jealous

" Are you really able to leave ? " Xueyi asked worriedly.

" It's almost ready. "

Cui Jing replied , in fact , his disease is still a heart disease in the final analysis.

So Xueyi no longer refused to send him off.

When she was getting on the carriage and going back, she suddenly saw a crowd of people blocking the way not far away.

There was a lot of noise there , with curses and the sound of broken wine jars mixed together . The crowd formed a circle in front of the wine shop , making it impossible to pass.

" What happened? " Xueyi asked unclearly .

" Madam, there seems to be someone making trouble in the wine shop ahead . " The coachman replied.

Just as he was talking , there was another sound of smashing wine jars from the wine shop not far away , and the coachman hurriedly backed away.

Cui Jing also stood beside the carriage without moving.

" You dare to hit me, I am an envoy of the Turks ! " A man dressed as a barbarian cursed, covering the wound on his forehead.

" What about envoys ? Can envoys drink wine without paying , and beat and curse people at will? " The shopkeeper held his head high and confronted him.

" You dare to talk back? " Wu La snorted and slapped him with his backhand, " So what if I hit you ? You go and sue and see if anyone accepts it? "

The shopkeeper was slapped so hard that stars appeared in his eyes. He swayed and was held up by the people around him to prevent him from falling.

" Also , does this count as wine? "

Wu La squinted his eyes, picked up a wine jar , and threw it down hard in front of his face.

The fine jar of wine was smashed into pieces , leaving a mess on the ground.

The shopkeeper covered half of his swollen face and was about to rush forward: " You slave slave , you are really bullying me. I am risking my life today to get my reputation! "

The people around him had the knowledge and quickly pulled the shopkeeper down: " Don't argue with him, you don't know something. Now the palace is pursuing recuperation and recuperation . The three-year contract with the Turks is coming , and they are preparing to renew it . The Turks It is precisely because people know this that they dare to be so presumptuous. "

The shopkeeper was still angry, but he was held tightly.

The crowd began to whisper .

" The Turks are wolves that cannot be fed enough. Even though they have signed a treaty in the past few years, there is still turmoil in the western region. Even if the contract is renewed, can they really be stable? " Someone asked in a low voice.

" I think only by defeating them and driving them back from afar can the border really stop. "

" The Turks are thousands of miles away, and they are brave and good at fighting. How can they be driven away so easily? What's more, General Cui, who is most familiar with the Western Region, has already died in the battle. Who else will fight? "

" Whether you can fight is one thing, whether you are willing to fight is another. Now that Zhou Dynasty has been in power for a hundred years, the blood has long been worn away. Do you think any aristocratic family is willing to give up themselves and do such a laborious job? An unpleasant thing? Besides, now is the time when the Crown Prince and the Sixth Prince are fighting. They cannot take care of internal and external troubles at the same time. Naturally, the Wei family wants to stabilize the border and refuses to fight. " Someone whispered in his ear.

" If that's the case, is it possible to allow this bastard to do whatever he wants? "

Everyone was talking to each other , but Wu La in the middle was not afraid at all, but instead became more and more energetic.

" What a bad wine, it's as light as water . " Wu La spat, " I smashed them all ! "

As soon as he gave the order, the drunken barbarians immediately started making trouble and started smashing the store.

" It's just too much! " Xue Yi sat in the carriage, clenching her hands in anger just by looking at it.

Cui Jing's always gentle face also had a solemn expression: " What does this mean? These are all inhumane things made by a pack of wolves and dogs. Smashing things is a trivial matter. What they like most is to tie a living person to the back of a horse and drag him to death. "

Xue Yi also echoed: " They went to the house to make trouble once during the birthday of the old man . Unexpectedly, this month, it became more and more excessive. "

" Going to Cui Mansion? " Cui Jing's eyes fluctuated even more.

" Yes, they also used the deceased eldest son to deliberately irritate the old man. Everyone in the Cui family was so angry that they were filled with indignation. The eldest lady was already in poor health, and now she is bedridden intermittently. "

Mother is sick?

=== Chapter 99 === _

Cui Jing looked up , feeling extremely uncomfortable.

" Is Madam seriously ill? " he asked.

" I don't know, off and on , anyway, I'm always taking medicine. " Xue Yi answered vaguely.

Cui Jing felt even more uncomfortable.

My mother was already in poor health and became ill because of his anger.

If he didn't go back to see her, he would be in vain.

After thinking for a moment, Cui Jing frowned and pointed at the music score in her hand: " Ms. Lu, I found that the version of this music score is wrong. There are one or two omissions in it. I want to discuss it with Li Chennian. Can I follow it? Go to the Duke's Mansion and ask him to come out for a chat? "

He couldn't let go of his mother and wanted to go back home to see her. He also wanted to ask Zheng Xiuying face to face.

But with Ying Niang's current attitude towards him, going back rashly might alert the enemy, so he needs an acquaintance as a guarantee.

However, Madam Lu is already engaged, and getting her involved with him might damage her reputation.

Cui Jing happened to see this music score, and Cui Jing remembered her old friend.

" Invite him out now? "

Xue Yi asked hesitantly . According to her understanding, although Li Chennian was from a lowly background, he had a very noble temperament. After he left the mansion, many people entertained him. Except for the Cui family, he was rarely seen in other mansions. .

" Just tell him. "

Cui Jing only said lightly, Li Chennian would understand it as soon as he heard it.

Seeing that he was determined, Xue Yi agreed and asked him to get on the carriage.

After all, she was studying with Mr. Li now, and it was really not a big deal to ask a question as an excuse.

The commotion outside the wine shop was getting worse and worse. Cui Jing's face turned pale when he saw it. When he couldn't help but go out, suddenly a large group of guards holding armors in their left hands and swords in their right hands surrounded the wine shop. When the barbarians saw this, they immediately stopped. Made the move.

When the situation was delicate , a quiet voice sounded from the crowd.

" Who is causing trouble in the street? "

The jar of wine in Wu La's hand had not yet been dropped, but he was holding it high.

When he saw the visitor, he raised his eyebrows and said, " Master Cui, long time no see . "

Cui Heng didn't even look at him and directly gave the order: " Take away all those who are provoking quarrels and causing trouble. "

When the guard heard this, he immediately stepped forward with his armor in hand.

" Sir, what are you doing? " Wu La raised his eyebrows, " We are envoys of the Turks . This wine is just like plain water. It is obviously fake. According to the custom of the Turks, it should be smashed. Why are you arresting me, sir? "

The other barbarians also started shouting: " Why? "

" This is the Zhou Dynasty, not the Turks. Why can't you be arrested if you commit a crime? " Cui Heng still frowned.

" We are envoys. Even if we make mistakes, your emperor should personally give the order. You, a young Yin, where do you get the power? I want to meet the Holy Spirit! " Wu La approached and looked at him in the crimson civil official uniform. , showing disdain.

" I am in charge of the safety of the capital. If you want to meet the Holy Spirit, you have to go through me first. " Cui Heng's expression did not change, " Take them away without leaving a single person behind. "

" Hey Cui Heng, do you really dare to do this? " Wu La's arms were held up, and only one hand was holding his sleeve before leaving.

" You broke the law, why don't I dare? " Cui Heng looked down at him.

Wu La's eyes were about to burst and he stared at him fiercely.

The atmosphere suddenly became tense.

Wu La wanted to take action, but the guard with sharp eyes and quick hands pushed him and pulled him away.

" Just wait, I must read your book in front of your emperor! "

Wu La was dragged, cursing and looking back as he walked.

Cui Hengli ignored him and slowly wiped the arm held by him with a handkerchief.

The crowd of onlookers then remembered that although General Cui was gone, the Cui family seemed to have a son who was good at fighting.

It's a pity that he didn't follow the rules, and there were many sighs in the crowd.

Cui Jing looked at the group of people who were being pushed away, and her anger could not be controlled. She looked at Cui Heng with hesitation on her face.

" clean up. "

Cui Heng ignored these voices. After dealing with the people, he looked up and suddenly saw a familiar round head emerging from the carriage not far away.

When he glanced over, it seemed that it was Lu Xueyi.

What is she doing out of the house? Cui Heng frowned.

Xue Yi didn't expect that he would look this way, so she quickly lowered the curtain.

The moment the curtain was lowered, Cui Heng seemed to see a man next to her again, and his frown deepened.

But Wu La's matter was important, so he didn't care about her for the time being.

" Uncle Cui, leave quickly! "

Xue Yi retracted her head and quickly ordered the driver.

Cui Jing was frightened by that glance just now, and lowered his head to avoid it, but he didn't understand why Madam Lu next to him was like this.

" I'm a woman, it's not good for others to see me. " Xueyi replied.

Cui Jing didn't ask much, but when he saw the reddish tips of her ears, his eyes stayed for a moment.

Half an hour later, the carriage returned to the mansion. Cui Jing did not enter and only found a seat in the teahouse not far away.

As promised , Xueyi didn't even return to Lihuayuan, but went directly to find Li Chennian with Qin in her arms.

In this way, it will be upright and will not cause gossip.

When Li Chennian saw the piano in her hand, his expression was frozen for a long time.

After a moment, he seemed to wake up and looked at her in disbelief: " Who are you talking about, Wang Jing? "

" Yes, does Mr. Li really know him? " Xueyi breathed a sigh of relief.

" Wang Jing, Wang Jing ..." Li Chennian muttered.

Does n't this add up to the word " Jing " , and there is this familiar Qin.

The person he thought had been dead for three years was still alive?

Feeling sad and happy at the same time, with his thoughts turning back and forth, Li Chennian almost blurted out the words.

Suddenly, I thought that since my old friend thought of such a compromise, he was probably in trouble. He probably didn't want people to know that he was alive.

Li Chennian concealed his emotions again : " We know each other. We are old friends. Where is he now? "

" In the teahouse not far away. " Xueyi replied.

When Li Chennian heard this, he put down the book and rushed out quickly regardless of the gentleness .

Before leaving the house, he thought of the person behind him and turned around to say, " By the way, Madam Lu, don't tell anyone what happened today, and please be sure to keep this piano. "

Seeing them both acting extremely cautious, Xue Yi felt more and more doubtful in her heart, but she didn't ask any more questions and nodded.

Li Chennian then left with peace of mind.

After the delivery, it was already getting late.

Xueyi thought of the quick glance she had just taken in the market and wondered if her second cousin had recognized her, and her heart began to beat loudly again.

When she went back to tidy up and passed through the back mountain, the atmosphere in Qingwu Courtyard was really depressing.

Qiurong brought the soup in and brought it out intact. He couldn't help complaining: " Yang Bao said that he met Turks on the road. The young master had a bad appetite, so he didn't use a few mouthfuls of dinner. This tonic soup If you don't drink, what should you do? "

Xue Yi felt guilty and took the tonic soup: " I'll give it to you to try. "

Qiu Rong's eyes lit up, her cousin was indeed unusual in this courtyard: " If you send it to me, the young master will definitely not refuse . "

Xue Yi pulled her lips and smiled, but that was not necessarily the case.

Cui Heng was massaging his temples with his index finger, his brows filled with depression, looking like he was in a bad mood.

When the lacquer plate was put down, he pursed his thin lips, and the corners of his eyes and brows were full of displeasure: " Isn't that what I said ..."

Before he finished saying the word " go " , when he saw the person in front of him, he relaxed and changed his words: " Why are you here? "

Xue Yi lowered her head, a little embarrassed: " Didn't my cousin ask me to come ..."

Cui Heng leaned back slightly , his tall body filling the chair, and a smile suddenly appeared on his face: " Are you serious? "

Xue Yi suddenly felt that she was being teased and stared at him with round eyes: " What does second cousin mean by this? "

Cui Heng didn't answer, just looked at her with a half-smile.

The tips of his hair were still stained with moisture, and his collar was slightly open, which was more unusual than usual and suggested an indescribable ambiguity.

Xue Yi felt inexplicably warm just by being looked at by him.

She lifted her hanging hair and her voice trembled: " If my cousin was joking that day , I'll leave first. There will be Mr. Li's class tomorrow ..."

" Why are you walking? " Cui Heng stayed still and stretched out his hand to hug her waist and sit on his lap, " You're here. "

Xue Yi sat down and quickly adjusted her posture.

But Cui Heng deliberately bumped his knee , and Xue Yi grabbed his shoulder and didn't dare to move anymore. She only lowered her voice and said, " I'm not leaving ..."

" I didn't look for you, but you came to my door yourself ? " He laughed.

Xue Yi was slightly embarrassed, she would not have come if she had known.

Cui Heng vaguely smelled a hint of fragrance, looked at it for a moment, pushed away the hand holding her hair, picked up a strand and passed it to her nose, sniffing gently: " It smells good. "

" It's probably honey locust leaves. I used it to shampoo my hair yesterday. "

Xue Yi pulled back the strand of hair bit by bit.

" Soapwood ? " Cui Heng stared at her, followed the hair and leaned down to the side of her neck. He opened the collar and sniffed bit by bit like a beast patrolling its territory, " Why do I seem to smell it ?" A smell of rosin used for piano polishing? "

As soon as his voice fell, he raised his head from her chest. Xue Yi was stared at by those overly angular features, and her heart was beating fast.

Is he born in the year of the dog ? His nose is so sharp that he can smell even the slightest bit of rosin ...

" I learned the piano today, and I did use rosin to rub the strings. " Xueyi replied.

" Where did you learn that? " Cui Heng moved his hand down to support her. Although his voice was faint, it was not difficult to hear the threat.

=== Chapter 100 === _

Xue Yi knew that he had probably recognized that the person in the carriage was her, which was why he was so weird today.

She didn't dare to hide it anymore: " I went to the music store. "

" Going to see that person again? " Cui Heng asked.

Xue Yi shook his head: " No, I just went to see the cloth shop and took a look at it. After all, he saved me last time ..."

This person named Wang Jing appeared too frequently in her mouth recently.

Cui Heng was inexplicably annoyed . He tightened his palms and asked coldly: " Think about it again, who was it that saved you last time ? "

" You. " Xueyi quickly changed her words and hugged his neck in a sensible manner, " It's you. "

Cui Heng's face looked better now. He put down the hand holding her, held her against his shoulder and rubbed her comfortingly: " What did you give him to repay your kindness? "

" Some tonics. " Xueyi answered truthfully .

" Nothing else? "

" Gone. "

Cui Heng paused for a moment, then his hand slowly touched the back of her neck, pressed her neck forward and said, " It's a positive thing to repay others. Why don't you repay me? "

The end of his voice was slightly raised, and he held her neck with one hand while raising his head and rubbing it against the tip of her nose , which was both gentle and rough.

The tip of Xue Yi's nose felt a little itchy and she turned her head away slightly: " Isn't this coming? "

" You are obedient . "

Cui Heng finally showed his first pleasant smile tonight. He turned her face back, took her lips and kissed them little by little. After letting go, he asked in a low voice, "Are you afraid ? "

Xue Yi's lips were numb from being kissed , and she pursed her lips slightly: " A little bit. "

There's no point in being afraid, she did it on her own.

Cui Heng didn't allow her to refuse anymore . He pressed her neck with one hand, ran his other hand through her hair, lifted her chin, and coaxed in a low voice: " Open your mouth. "

Chapter 71 _ apologize

In the teahouse , Li Chennian walked so fast that he didn't even bother to untie the hem of his clothes when it was caught on the chair , and just tore it open.

As soon as the half-closed door was pushed open , even though he was ups and downs like this several times, the already numb lips could not help but tremble slightly: " What 's the point? "

Cui Jing turned her back to him and stood by the window.

It was just a temporary decision to return home . Once he calmed down , he looked at the wrinkled clothes on his body that had never been ironed and felt regretful.

After all, he was meeting an old friend. He was not looking for wealth, but at least he had to be clean . He should have put on washed clothes.

And the mustache , he had a high fever for so many days, there must be green stubble on his lips, right?

But compared to the stubble on his lips, the whip marks on his face and the slave brand on his hands were even more unsightly.

How can such an appearance be seen by old friends from the past?

" I …"

He moved his dry lips, a little embarrassed.

However, Li Chennian had no scruples and did not step forward . He grabbed his shoulders and carefully checked: " So , is it really you ? Are you alive? "

It wasn't until this moment that Cui Jing's empty soul that had been floating felt like it had landed .

It turns out that someone still remembers him.

" What is going on? How long have you been back? Why didn't you go back home after you came back? " Although Li Chennian was restrained , questions still popped up one after another.

Letting Cui Jing think about the past is tantamount to exposing his own scars.

" It's a long story. " Cui Jing 's clenched fists loosened and tightened. After a long while, he slowly said , " When the army was defeated , I was chased with the remaining soldiers . I was injured , and my subordinates were more... He was seriously injured, and knowing that his life was in danger, he changed my clothes and took the initiative to die in my place. "

" I lived in the yellow sand and lost my memory. I was picked up by Hu Shang and became a slave. "

" When I unexpectedly regained my memory half a year ago, all I heard was the news that Cui Jing had died in battle. I wanted to go back, but not long after I heard the news that my father had died of illness, I felt so guilty. Later, I followed Hu Shang all the way. He was kidnapped to Chang'an, and thanks to Madam Lu's help, he managed to survive and was freed from his status as a slave. "

Cui Jing's voice was understated. He didn't mention how he survived in the desert when he was seriously injured, how difficult it was to live as a slave, or how sad the moment he regained his memory was.

But the more this happens, the more uncomfortable it becomes when you think about it carefully.

" You have suffered so much these years. " Li Chennian couldn't bear to see the vicissitudes of life on his face, " But since you can go back to Chang'an, why don't you go home? Do you know that everyone in the Cui family is thinking of you? miss you? "

Cui Jing didn't answer, but there was a trace of surprise in his eyes .

" You don't know? " Li Chennian said, " Your grandfather lost his son and grandson. He got seriously ill and went to a Taoist temple to recuperate. Your mother fainted when she heard the news that you died in the battle. There is almost no smiling face every day of the year. Since you are back, why not go back? "

Cui Jing was asked, but her fingertips trembled slightly.

It turned out that they had not forgotten him, and even cared about him that much.

Cui Jing turned her back and clenched the window edge with both hands to hold back her turbulent emotions.

" Let's go, I 'll take you back. " Seeing his reaction, Li Chennian grabbed his hand and started to go out.

" Chen Nian, please wait for a moment. " Cui Jing pulled down his clenched hand.

" What are you waiting for? Your mother and brother are in the house now, and your little sister is sensible now. What are you still hesitating about? " Li Chennian raised his eyebrows.

" Where is Zheng Xiuying? " Cui Jing asked him, " Do you know her current situation? "

Li Chennian had forgotten that she was there.

" Do you know everything about her ? " he asked.

" What's going on? " The veins on Cui Jing's forehead twitched slightly.

Li Chennian didn't know what to do when he saw him, and became troubled. He didn't know how to speak.

After all, the four of them were similar in age when they were young, and they all grew up together.

But now Cui Jing 's wife is marrying his younger brother, which is really unacceptable.

" In the past three years since I mistakenly thought you died in the war, Zheng Xiuying has not married yet, and it is about to be delayed. Therefore, the Cui and Zheng families want her to marry Cui Heng. It is said that the Zheng family's marriage certificate for breaking off the engagement with you It has been written and should be sent back in the next two days. " Li Chennian explained .

He really didn't expect that Cui Jing would come back at this moment.

When Cui Jing heard this, her previous confusion suddenly came to light . She clenched her hands and asked, " She hasn't been married for three years. Who is she ... for? "

The former eldest son was in such a state of desolation, so Li Chennian naturally did not want to lie to him.

He had noticed before that Zheng Xiuying seemed to pay too much attention to Cui Heng, and wanted to remind her, but Cui Jing had already regarded Zheng Xiuying as his wife, so he said nothing.

But when Zheng Xiuying came back this time, her love for Cui Heng was no longer concealed.

As long as Cui Jing goes back, he will know the truth of so many years.

Li Chennian really couldn't bear to have him cut again, so he simply said: " It's Cui Heng. From the beginning to the end , the person she admired was Cui Heng. That's why Mrs. Zheng sent her here with shame." To Chang'an. "

Cui Jing's eyes suddenly went dark, and for a moment , his mind was filled with buzzing. He couldn't hear anything, and he couldn't see anything clearly.

Ying Niang, even Ying Niang admires Xing Jian!

No wonder she used those words to provoke Xing Jian after he was injured.

At that time, she angrily denounced the Turks and the person who harmed Xingjian. She reminded him that his father was old, and then she blamed him for only talking and not doing practical things.

Cui Jing knew at that time that his father looked down on him, and being provoked by this, he took the initiative to ask for a job, intending to make a name for himself.

Although he went to the battlefield, his duties were false. He only made suggestions and did not lead the troops himself. It was only because his father was traveling back and forth on the battlefield and the reinforcements failed to keep up that he had to lead his subordinates and Wu La in person. deal with.

I just didn't expect that it would be so tragic.

" Then , don't hurt yourself too much. " Li Chennian temporarily advised, " If you are really reluctant to leave, the letter from Xingyang should not have been delivered yet. As long as you go back, there may be a chance of improvement. "

Turnaround?

Cui Jing slowly raised his head , cold sweat broke out on his forehead again, and suddenly remembered what happened to Lishan.

So the reason why Ying Niang wanted to kill him as soon as she saw him was because she didn't want him to ruin the marriage?

After being together for so long, she actually hates him so much?

In fact , as long as she opened her mouth, why would he ever force her to marry him?

In the final analysis, Ying Niang thought of him too badly, while he thought of Ying Niang too well.

He really does n't understand people well, and he can't even see through his fiancée. No wonder his father values the travel slips.

He had thought about Xing Jian that way, he was really too despicable.

Cui Jing stood holding on to the table with extremely painful expression on her face.

" Then , go back, everyone is looking for you. " Li Chennian advised.

" I am a defeated general. If I go back, I will only bring shame to the Cui family. " Cui Jing's chest felt tight and she shook her head.

" Victory or defeat is a common thing for a military man, not to mention the lack of reinforcements at that time. It is not easy for you to contain the Wula tribe and leave time for your father. Who can blame you? " Li Chennian explained , " Besides , nothing can be accomplished. , there is no way of knowing whether it will make a comeback , so why should you dwell on the past? "

" It's impossible, it's impossible for me ..." Cui Jing became even more painful.

" If you don't want to join the military, you might as well become a civil servant again. You were once ranked second in the first class, how can you give up on yourself? " Li Chennian advised again.

These words were tantamount to gouging out his heart, and Cui Jing was in extreme pain.

He lifted up his trousers and dragged his legs for two steps: " Do you understand ? "

" Your legs ..." Li Chennian's eyes paused and he understood instantly.

He knew, how could there be such a good thing as escaping from death?

Cui Jing was lame in one leg.

The former proud son of heaven has fallen to this level. This is simply more destructive than killing him.

No wonder the person who used to be the brightest and brightest is now so cautious and timid.

" Maybe it can be cured ..." Li Chennian comforted, " No matter how bad it is , it will be better than now with Mrs. Cui here. "

When he goes back, he will be a complete useless person. He can no longer contribute anything to the Cui family and can only be a drag. What's the use of him going back?

Cui Jing was extremely entangled and hesitated whether to agree or not.

" If you don't respond this time , I'm afraid it will be difficult to find me again in the future. " Li Chennian also confided the truth to him, " I will go south soon, and I may never return to Chang'an again. "

=== Chapter 101 === _

" Why are you leaving suddenly ? " Cui Jing asked.

" Nine ladies never give up. I've been gone for three years, and I seriously won't come back this time. " Li Chennian said.

" you …"

" Then you don't have to persuade me anymore. It's impossible for me and her to be together. If we break up early, she can feel at ease earlier. " Li Chennian turned around.

Home is right in front of him, doesn't he want to go back?

And Yingniang, she designed this marriage like this, do you want Jian to do it?

Cui Jing finally nodded: " Can you please take me into the house? I want to see them. "

" This is the original Cui Jing. " Li Chennian breathed a sigh of relief.

In Ninghui Hall, Zheng Xiuying had just left, and the eldest lady was holding the letter of annulment sent by Zheng with complicated emotions.

Although Zheng Xiuying still wants to marry, the person she is marrying will change from the eldest son to the second son.

It's been three years, it's time to let go of everything , and it's time to hold some happy events in this house.

The eldest lady slowly let go of what she should accept.

I just don't know if Erlang is willing to do this. She only has this son. Even if the marriage is ordered by her parents, she has to ask his wishes.

The eldest lady slowly put down the letter: " Mother Lin , go to Qingwu Courtyard and call Erlang over. I will discuss the marriage with him. "

Mother Lin then went to Qingwu Courtyard.

In Qing Wu Courtyard, the candle shadows flickered and the lights dimmed.

The tonic soup that Xue Yi brought in had long since lost its heat. Instead, she was sitting on Cui Heng's lap, her cheeks were hot and her eyes were red.

Cui Heng ran one hand through her hair to coax her, and poured a cup of tea with the other hand and handed it over: " It's hot. "

Xue Yi took his hand, lowered her head and sipped it.

After taking a big sip, Cui Heng handed another cup over and was about to ask her to spit it out, but her throat moved and she swallowed it.

Cui Heng paused, stared at her twitching throat for a moment, and suddenly smiled: " I'm not drinking, I'm letting you rinse. "

Xue Yi's cheeks suddenly turned red and her eyes were panicked. She did have the habit of gargling her mouth after meals, but she couldn't care so much now.

" I'm thirsty, can't I ? " Xue Yi tilted her head .

" Then I'll pour you another cup? " Cui Heng handed over another cup of tea, " Moisten your throat. "

" you …"

Xue Yi pursed her lips and pushed the cup away.

The tea sloshed out and wet half of Cui Heng's knees.

At this moment, he was in a very good mood. He let her make trouble, but went to hug Xueyi again, put his arms around her waist and hugged her forward: " Are you angry? "

Xue Yi's hair, which was originally tied up in a bun, fell down at some point. She lowered her head and smoothed her hair in silence.

" Don't say anything? " Cui Heng lifted up her loose hair, tilted his head and kissed her cheek, " Is that aggrieved? "

Xue Yi bit her lower lip tighter , still not looking at him: " No. "

At times like this, she always liked to speak sarcastically.

Cui Heng smiled silently, held her and turned her around: " Then I 'll make amends to you? "

Xue Yi didn't know why and blinked her wet eyelashes to look at him.

Cui Heng kissed the tip of her nose again , brushed his thin lips and pecked the corner of her lips.

Further down, his jaw felt itchy. Xueyi suddenly understood what he meant and pushed him in a panic: " I don't want you to apologize. "

Cui Heng, on the other hand, continued to kiss her.

" I'm not angry. " Xue Yi was anxious. Who is apologizing to whom?

" Be obedient . " Cui Heng didn't listen to her. He grabbed her waist and put her directly on the table.

As soon as Xue Yi flew into the air, she was completely scared this time and looked at the person in front of her in horror. At this time, Qiurong suddenly called out from outside: " Second Young Master. "

Cui Heng paused and turned his head displeased: " What's the matter? "

" The eldest lady sent someone to ask you to go to Ninghui Hall. "

Qiurong replied in a low voice that she didn't want to come in and disturb her unless necessary, but Mother Lin was standing outside, and it would be difficult to explain if there was any commotion.

Glancing out of the corner of her eye, she saw the location of the two of them again , her eyes showing surprise.

It turns out ... it turns out that the young master can be so coaxing?

" Why did you send someone here now? " Cui Heng asked.

" I don't know, I just said that the eldest lady is waiting for you. " Qiurong lowered her head.

" Don't keep Madam waiting. Cousin, go quickly. " Xueyi pushed him, with a hint of happiness in her eyes .

Cui Heng endured it, leaned forward and bit the tip of her ear, rubbing it carefully: " Forget it for today, I will make a good apology to you next time.

He pressed the word " apology " quite low, and it circled her ears, confusing her indescribably.

The tips of Xue Yi's ears trembled slightly, and she didn't dare to look at him at all, so she could only nod lightly: " Go quickly ..."

" gone. "

Cui Heng pinched the tips of her trembling ears, smiled happily, and finally stood up.

Chapter 72 _ Confrontation

" I heard that the envoy was restless again today? "

In Ninghui Hall , as soon as Cui Heng entered the door, the eldest lady asked.

" Yes. " Cui Heng explained , " He caused trouble after drinking and was arrested. "

" Did you catch him? " the eldest lady asked again .

" Yes. " Cui Heng nodded and folded his hands slightly, already expecting that the eldest lady would be unhappy.

" Didn't I tell you not to argue with this group of people again? Seeing that the contract is going to be renewed this year , Wu La is deliberately trying to cause trouble . Why do you have to fight with him ? " The corner of the eldest lady's mouth twitched slightly.

" We met by chance , and we happened to be within the jurisdiction. " Cui Heng's voice was still light.

The eldest lady finally calmed down a little and looked at him with a frown: " Don't blame me . The truth is that you are the only one in the eldest house now . I really can't afford any more accidents to you. "

" My son understands. " Cui Heng lowered his eyes slightly.

" It would be great if your brother was still here ..." The eldest lady sighed .

Originally, the eldest lady just lamented the lack of incense in the big room, but as soon as she said this, Cui Heng's fingertips curled up almost imperceptibly.

At this time, Cui Jing, who was standing under the window and shaded by deep flowers and trees, also raised his head.

Li Chennian brought him into the big room before, and successfully entered the yard on the pretext of delivering something.

After three years of absence , Ninghui Hall remains the same as before , except that many of the servants, women and servants have new faces.

In the dark night, Cui Jing kept his head lowered and dragged his legs along the way . No one doubted his identity.

It was by chance that I met Mother Lin coming out of the corridor . Mother Lin didn't even look at her.

It wasn't until I heard my mother's words that the familiar feeling from before came over me.

Cui Jing looked at the two people sitting in the flower hall from a distance through the gap in the window. She saw that her mother was quite haggard. Her original black hair was mixed with a few strands of white silk . When she spoke , her eyes were thin. There are folds in the pattern.

Because it was summer , the doors and windows were open, so the people inside did not notice anyone outside.

The eldest lady turned to Cui Heng again: " You must have not had a good meal when you met that group of people in the evening. Are you hungry? I asked the small kitchen to prepare some buns for you. You can make a cushion first. "

After she finished speaking, someone immediately presented it to her.

Another sweet bun with a big spoonful of cherry jam on top.

Normally, Cui Heng would have eaten as usual, but today he really had no appetite. He looked away and just took a sip of tea: " My son is not hungry . "

" You are not my favorite ..."

" Mother , I'm a little tired today. Why did you come to me? " Cui Heng interrupted her chat and put down the cup.

The eldest lady's voice got stuck and she slowly stopped talking. When she saw that he was rubbing his eyebrows and seemed to be extremely uncomfortable, she stopped going around and asked Mother Lin to hand over the letter: " That's it, Mrs. Zheng's letter has arrived. Look. look. "

I heard that it was a letter from Zheng. Cui Heng knew what it was without opening it.

But he still unfolded it and looked at it carefully.

" What do you think? "

After he put down the letter, the eldest lady asked.

" What did mother think? "

Cui Heng did not answer, but asked instead .

The lights were dim and the eldest lady suddenly couldn't understand her son. She crossed her hands together and rested them on the handle of the seat: " Cui family and Zheng family are both from the same family with five surnames and seven hopes. They have a lot of connections. Your third aunt is from the Zheng family, so naturally I want to keep kissing her. "

" Three aunts are enough. " Cui Heng continued, " The Zheng family is far away in Xingyang, and the Cui family doesn't have much help. Zheng Xiuying once married her brother on the fingertips, how can I marry her? "

" After all, your brother has passed away, so the engagement will no longer count. " The eldest lady said, " Besides, you have already paid filial piety. I heard your grandfather said that he will ask for a title for you in the near future. After you have established a career, it is time to start a family. . "

It's just a false title, and it was this false title that indirectly led to the death of my eldest brother. Cui Heng actually didn't care and just responded lightly: " I understand . "

The eldest lady added: " Furthermore, your brother has been gone for three years, and Xiu Ying has not made any other promises. He has waited for three full years. This shows Zheng's sincerity. How can we continue to delay her? "

" This was her own choice. Cui didn't force her. " Cui Heng didn't like this kind of soft coercion.

" Having said that, she has been observing the ceremony for the past three years for Dalang after all. If she is not settled properly, wouldn't it be a chill for Dalang? " The eldest lady said again.

Brother , it is for the sake of his brother and not to let him feel cold, so he must marry the nominal eldest sister-in-law?

" Then where will my mother put me? " Cui Heng suddenly raised his voice.

" What do you mean by this? " The eldest lady also looked at him.

" Three years, isn't it enough? " Cui Heng did not answer, but asked calmly , " Does mother want to turn me into an elder brother? She asked me to give up martial arts and become civilized, and forbid me to go to the battlefield again. Now even my elder brother's wife , should I marry him too? "

=== Chapter 102 === _

" What nonsense are you talking about? Have I ever had such an idea? " The eldest lady also raised her voice and slammed the table.

The lid of the originally calm cup flew up when she slapped it, tea flowed everywhere, and the table was in a mess.

When she got angry, the servants inside and outside the house lowered their heads instantly.

Putting filial piety first, Cui Heng stood up and Shi Shiran knelt down.

But his back was straight, and he was tall. Even when he was kneeling, he was not much shorter than the lady who was sitting down.

The eldest lady stroked her chest and pointed at him with trembling hands: " Tell me again, is this how you think of me in your heart? "

Cui Heng was silent, but his eyes were looking straight ahead, right in line with the eldest lady.

He has handsome features and a straight nose, and his silence is his acquiescence .

The eldest lady's face was slightly green: " You are all the children of my ten-month pregnancy, and the palms and backs of your hands are all flesh. How can I regard you as your brother? "

" No mother ? Then what is this? " Cui Heng's voice was calm, he only raised his eyelids and pushed the sweet bun over, " Does mother really remember my taste, or does she always remember her as a brother? "

" What kind of flavor? " the eldest lady's voice trailed off, her eyes staring at the bun in astonishment.

When the two were in a stalemate , Mother Lin couldn't help but whisper: " Madam, you did remember wrongly. This sweet taste is Dalang's taste. I reminded you before, but you forgot again. "

The eldest lady looked at Zhou's mother, her eyes flickered back and forth between Fu Fu and Cui Heng, and she was suddenly speechless.

It seemed that she had indeed remembered wrongly.

After a long while, she supported the table with her arms and rubbed her eyebrows: " I'm confused, don't think too much about it. "

" Are you really just remembering it wrong? " Cui Heng clenched his hands, " In addition to food, there are also clothes and accessories ... Has mother ever remembered clearly what I like? "

" I ..." The eldest lady looked up , her mind suddenly a little confused, " I have been sick for a long time, and my memory is really bad. Your elder brother passed away so suddenly, I couldn't accept it for a while. There are mistakes. "

" Then if I was the one who died, wouldn't my mother be so sad? " Cui Heng asked again , looking straight at her.

" What did you say? " The eldest lady took a deep breath. She had always been pampered , but at this moment, her carefully maintained nails were almost broken.

" I said, I was the one who should have died in the first place. Would my mother feel better if I exchanged my life for my brother's life? "

Cui Heng repeated it calmly.

" How dare you miss your mother so much? "

The eldest lady's accumulated anger rose up, and she raised her hands high.

Cui Heng did not hide, but still looked calm. Cui Jing outside the door was unexpected and almost rushed in to stop him.

" Did mother really never think about it? "

Cui Heng raised his lowered eyes, his eyes sharp and threatening.

" you …"

The eldest lady raised her hand higher, but when she looked carefully, she found that behind Erlang's sharp eyes, there was unspeakable loneliness.

She had seen such a look in Dalang's eyes before.

It was precisely because her husband valued Erlang and neglected Dalang and wanted to change his position as heir apparent that the eldest lady was afraid that the arrogant Dalang would not be able to bear it, so she took more care of Dalang.

But she forgot that she favored Da Lang more, and Erlang would be equally lonely.

Habits become natural. Erlang may have been regretting these three years, regretting that he was the one who died in the first place.

Her original intention was clearly to let their brothers be friendly, like they were when they were young, but why did it end up like this? Da Lang died, and Er Lang felt regretful.

" I am partial to Da Lang, and it is also for the sake of balance for you brothers. How have you ever understood my painstaking efforts? " The eldest lady lowered her raised hand and slowly sat down, " You are too popular, I am afraid of you. Brother couldn't think about it for a moment, he didn't expect it, he didn't expect the result would be ..."

" Why can't I understand? " Cui Heng also looked at her, " Otherwise, mother thinks I am willing to stay at the border? "

" You don't want to fight with your brother ? "

" If I want to compete, can brother really compete with me? " Cui Heng said calmly.

The eldest lady seemed to have seen her son clearly for the first time, and she didn't know what to do.

All because of this title.

What might be done? The Cui family must be supported by someone, and there is only one title. One of Dalang and Erlang must be wronged.

She rubbed her brows and lowered her voice: " But Xiu Ying has been waiting for three years after all. If she doesn't agree, she may damage the relationship with Zheng. Besides, she is provocative in everything. I don't think there is anything wrong with her. "

Cui Heng paused and said calmly: " Ms. Zheng has been waiting for her brother for three years. If she really wants to marry into the Cui family, she can support her brother's memorial tablet and marry her in. The Cui family will definitely not treat her badly. "

He can even say this!

The eldest lady became angry again: " You don't want to marry so much? "

" I cannot take away my brother's wife. " Cui Heng said in a calm voice.

" Except for this, there is no other reason. Do you have someone you like? " The eldest lady asked .

Cui Heng paused, and Lu Xueyi's face subconsciously appeared in his mind.

" If you have someone you like , as long as she is a good match and has a clean background, there may be room for negotiation between me and your grandfather ..." Seeing that he didn't speak, the eldest lady guessed.

Lu Xueyi was of the right family and had a pure family background. If she knew that she was indirectly involved in her brother's death, her mother would definitely not agree.

" No. " Cui Heng said solemnly, " In short, I will not agree to this marriage. It's okay if you don't want this title. "

" If you don't get married, if you don't seize the title, are you threatening me? " The eldest lady stared at him, " Are you relying on the fact that I only have one son, you, and that the Cui family will definitely give it to you in the future , even abandoning the filial piety and brotherhood?" Are you in the back of your mind? "

" Son, I don't dare. " Cui Heng lowered his head .

Although his head was lowered, his back was straight.

" Your wings are really hard! "

The eldest lady slammed the table hard in anger.

But there is nothing to do.

She indeed only had this son, and the entire Cui family could not find anyone more suitable than him. There was really nothing she could do against him.

" you …"

The eldest lady was so angry that she said the word "you" several times in a row. Finally, she covered her chest with one hand and pointed at the door with one hand, " Go away, get out of here! "

" Then mother should rest early. "

Cui Heng saluted her as usual and went out without looking back.

The eldest lady was really angry. She picked up the cup at hand and wanted to smash it, but she raised it. She thought of Erlang's tolerance of grievances over the years, but she still didn't want to smash it down.

" What a sin, how could I have such a bad temper! "

The eldest lady held her chin with one hand , covered her face with the other and began to sip.

" Madam, please be patient. Although Erlang has a tough mouth, you see, what he says is clearly because he cares about the eldest man, so he doesn't want to marry Mrs. Zheng. " Mother Lin advised.

" I know that Erlang is the most soft-hearted , but he refuses to say anything. " The eldest lady regretted all these years of neglect . It's unpleasant. According to me, it's better to stay still. I just want my two sons to be fine, but even this little wish can't come true. "

" It's strange that they were born into this noble family. How can they make the decision on their titles and marriages? Even I can't be the decision of his grandfather ..."

The voices in the room fell quietly.

Outside, Cui Jing also cooled down from her initial joy.

He really didn't expect that Xing Jian had to endure and give in so much for him over the years.

The mother was also painfully entangled between their brothers.

Three years have passed, and now it is finally time to apply for a knighthood. If he comes back at this time, he will definitely be asked to leave again, and his mother will definitely suffer even more, and everything will return to the original point.

" Why are you back? "

Li Chennian, who was guarding the door, was surprised when he saw him turning back.

Cui Jing explained what he heard .

" Then what are you going to do? " Li Chennian asked.

" I can't come back now. " Cui Jing replied, " I want to wait until everything is settled before I come back. "

Xing Jian had endured for him for so many years, and at this juncture, it was time for him to give in to him.

Li Chennian calculated that it would only take a few days from the time the old man came back to handing over the fold, so he was really not in a hurry.

" Are you really willing? "

" Willingly. " Cui Jing replied.

If he was indeed troubled by the pride of his eldest son and grandson in the past, now he is convinced.

Xing Jian has secretly given him so much over the years and he can't compete with it. Now that his legs are disabled, he doesn't even think about it. As long as he can help Xing Jian, it can be regarded as devoting his whole life to Cui.

But Ying Niang is still using his name to force the marriage, and Xing Jian is not willing.

He couldn't sit back and watch Ying Niang continue to use him to force Xing Jian like this.

" I'll write a letter later, and you can send it quietly to Zheng Xiuying's residence for me . " Cui Jing thought for a while and said to Li Chennian.

" What letter? " Li Chennian asked.

" Letter of warning . " Cui Jing narrowed her eyes.

As long as Yingniang is willing to agree to return to Xingyang now, he can ignore everything she did in the past, otherwise he will have no choice but to ignore friendship.

I hope Yingniang can really repent this time ...

In the corridor, Cui Heng's face was calm, but the dispute with his mother brought back memories of the past, but he was not at peace in his heart.

Each of them originally wanted to do the best for the other, but ended up making a mess in the end.

The night breeze blew, and the boredom that had been stuck in his heart for a long time was relieved a little.

Just as he was about to turn out , he suddenly smelled a smell of rosin.

Taking a closer look, a piece of rosin used for piano polishing fell under the window directly in front of me .

" How did this thing end up here? "

Cui Heng raised his chin , and the boy who was originally guarding under the courtyard gate came over and picked it up.

" Just now, Mr. Li Chennian sent someone to deliver something. He may have accidentally dropped it. "

=== Chapter 103 === _

Li Chennian, he was originally a piano player , so it is not surprising that the rosin has fallen off.

But when he thought about it, Cui Heng frowned again: " Why didn't I see what you sent ? "

" Hey. " The boy turned his head and looked around, but couldn't find the person. He touched the back of his head and felt strange, " I don't know when I went out. Maybe I was afraid of disturbing your conversation with the eldest lady. "

" Speaking of which, that man is still lame, but his legs and feet are very fast. " The boy muttered.

Another cripple?

Cui Heng suddenly remembered the man Lu Xueyi had rescued. He had encountered a lot of cripples recently.

But Li Chennian has always been a nosy person, so why would he suddenly send something to the big house?

Cui Heng held the piece of rosin and meditated while walking, always feeling as if something had been overlooked.

He was absent-minded and careless on his feet .

Yang Bao followed him and held the lamp. The further he walked, the more he felt something was wrong.

" Sir, this is the way to Lihuayuan. We should go to the opposite side. "

When he reached a fork in the road, Yang Bao couldn't help but remind him.

It was already midnight at this time, the moon was bright, the wind was clear, and the bamboo dew was crystal clear. Cui Heng took a closer look and could see the cornices of Lu Xueyi's wing in the distance.

He suddenly thought of Lu Xueyi's hard work at night, and his eyes turned red.

He originally just wanted to tease her, but at that time, how could he hold back.

The more scared she was to say no, the more she aroused his destructive desire. Eventually, even her bun was pulled loose, forcing her to stare at him with tears in her eyes.

On the contrary, it makes people even more impulsive.

Cui Heng was slightly agitated. If she didn't coax her, she would probably have trouble for several more days based on her temper.

It was clear that he was from a bad background and had a bad temperament, but he just couldn't let go. Even when his mother asked him, he blurted out " I won't attack the king . "

The moment the voice fell, even he himself was silent for a moment, and one can imagine his mother's anger.

He really fell on her.

Cui Heng narrowed his eyes and moved away from the cornice. His expression remained unchanged for a moment, and he turned back to Yang Bao and said, " You go back first, I'll blow the wind before going back. "

It's midnight, what kind of wind is blowing?

I'm afraid what the young master wants to blow is the pillow wind.

Yang Bao lowered his head, responded pretending not to know, and turned back from a distance.

Chapter 73 _ Hobby

" Madam , you have already drank three cups of tea. I might not be able to sleep at night. "

Qingfang saw Xueyi reaching out to pour the fourth cup and held her hand down , " If you drink any more , your face will be swollen tomorrow . "

Xueyi groaned, put down the cup, pressed her throat , and coughed a few more times.

In fact, she was either thirsty or had a strange feeling in her throat , which made her feel uncomfortable.

" But she's caught a cold? " Qingfang saw that she was covering her lips all the time and the ends of her eyes were red from coughing . She couldn't help but asked with concern , " Shall I pour you some loquat ointment to moisten your throat? "

" No need, I just blew the wind . " Xueyi stopped her and made a random excuse.

As soon as she opened her mouth, she felt that her voice seemed a little strange, so she shut her mouth and refused to speak again.

Qingfang let out a long oh. Seeing that she drank so much tea , he thought for a while and said, " Madam, you may want to drink some milk to sleep. I'll go to the big kitchen and ask . Maybe there will be some at this time. "

" Do n't go , I don't want to drink. " Xueyi called her urgently.

What milk ? She might not be able to sleep well just by looking at it .

She couldn't speak in front of Qingfang, but the more she thought about it, the angrier she became. She leaned against the bedpost and turned away , " I'm a little tired , go and get some water. "

Only then did Harukata stop.

For a moment , Xue Yi wanted to bite her when she got angry, but Cui Heng was about ready. He raised his hand and pinched her jaw tightly, making it impossible for her to close it.

Luckily there is only one month left.

Xue Yi rubbed his chin and viciously tore off a page from the calendar. He felt much better and then lay down.

Before going to bed, she thought in a daze that the doctor her second cousin hired from southern Xinjiang was indeed very powerful. Although the methods were a bit bolder, her third cousin's body was still intact. Recently, she had undergone bloodletting and acupuncture. I've been there twice and my complexion has obviously improved.

It stands to reason that the marriage between the two parties has been decided, and now it is time to go through the six rites and make the betrothal.

But since the third cousin's complexion improved, the aunt's actions stopped.

Xueyi guessed that her aunt was beginning to regret it. If her third cousin's health really improved in another month, her aunt might indeed regret it just like in her dream.

The course of events was indeed similar to what she had dreamed about.

But the difference is that this time her second cousin agreed to help her out, and when she took the initiative to speak, she had a way out, and her aunt probably wouldn't be like in her dream.

Besides , she has been taking the anti-child medicine well, so it will never be like in the dream, right?

Xueyi thought uneasily, and asked Qingfang to blow out the lamp and cover the lampshade.

She originally thought that after drinking tea, she would not sleep well tonight, but she was probably really tired. She slept extremely well tonight, and she didn't even know that Cui Heng came in at midnight.

When Cui Heng came in, he saw that she had fallen asleep, with only one calf exposed.

He stepped forward and folded the leg into the quilt. After a moment, the bright white leg was exposed again, making him feel particularly restless.

Cui Heng held down her legs and stood by the bed for a moment. The shallow breathing aroused his tiredness. He put on his clothes and got into bed, hugging her and falling asleep together.

In a third-bedroom wing with the same specifications but with significantly better furnishings than the second-bedroom, Zheng Xiuying relaxed her tense nerves after learning that Cui Jing had been eaten and only the remains were left.

But after all, they were childhood sweethearts and once engaged. Zheng Xiuying could not help but feel a little scared. She had not slept well in the past few days. She always dreamed of Cui Jing dragging half of his body to ask for her life.

Even though she had used enough ice, several times more than Lu Xueyi's house, she was still covered in sweat. As soon as the sky turned white, she woke up from her dream, her back feeling cold and sticky. .

Because Zheng Xiuying has been in a bad temper these days, the maid keeping watch at night was extra vigilant. When she saw her waking up, she hurriedly approached her and said, " Madam, do you want to add more weight to the Anshen Incense? "

The incense burner was almost full of ashes . She had a ghost in her heart, and no matter how much incense she lit, she couldn't calm down.

" No more. " Zheng Xiuying rubbed her temples heavily with both hands, " What time is it? "

" There's still a quarter to go, " the envoy replied.

" So early? "

Zheng Xiuying glanced at the dripper outside, her face turning blue and getting more and more ugly.

She went to bed later and woke up earlier every day.

It can't go on like this .

Zheng Xiuying rubbed her brows heavily. One day she would have to burn some paper money and find someone to go to the temple for salvation.

" Is the lady sleeping no more ? " the maid asked.

" Won't sleep anymore. "

Zheng Xiuying stood up and drank a whole cup of herbal tea.

As soon as she put the cup down, she suddenly saw a letter shot with an arrow nailed to the wall opposite, as if it had been shot with a crossbow.

" What is that? " Zheng Xiuying held her breath.

The female envoy looked along and felt stiff all over.

" Go and pull it out and take a look. " Zheng Xiuying ordered, having a bad feeling.

The woman used some strength to pull out the letter.

As soon as the letter was unfolded, Zheng Xiuying suddenly saw familiar handwriting, her pupils instantly dilated, she screamed in fright, and threw the letter away.

" What's wrong, ma'am? " the envoy asked .

" Who sent this letter? " Zheng Xiuying took a deep breath and asked.

" I don't know, it happened as soon as I woke up. " The female envoy answered truthfully .

" Didn't anyone see it? " Zheng Xiuying yelled at the female envoy outside again.

Everyone outside shook their heads, not knowing why. Zheng Xiuying asked people to interrogate them one by one, but no one found anything.

" How could it be possible? Isn't he dead ? Why did he suddenly send a letter ..." Zheng Xiuying muttered, almost going crazy.

Cui Jing said in the letter that she should take the initiative to return to Xingyang and forget about everything she had done.

His style was the same as before, his words were calm, like an older brother.

Cui Jing is very good, there is nothing wrong with her, but what Zheng Xiuying hates the most is Cui Jing's seemingly all-inclusive attitude. She likes to be flamboyant, vigorous, and high-spirited like Cui Heng, instead of dancing and writing, reciting poems and moonlighting like this of.

She didn't like it , but the one she was marrying was Cui Jing. She couldn't escape at all. What could she do?

But isn't Cui Jing dead ? Why is he still sending letters?

Zheng Xiuying talked to herself, picked up the letter and read it word by word. The more she read, the more she felt that it was Cui Jing who was seeking her life.

" Is today his first day? " Zheng Xiuying grabbed the female envoy's arms.

The maidservant trembled all over under her gaze, and her voice trembled: " It seems ..."

" His ghost must be back. " Zheng Xiuying's voice became panicked, " He must hate me and take revenge on me! "

" Madam, there is no ghost, you are scared by yourself. " The handmaid's arm hurt from her grip.

" Why not? If it's not a ghost, tell me how this letter was delivered? " Zheng Xiuying had not had a good rest for days and was almost going crazy. " How was it delivered out of thin air? "

" I ... I don't know. " The female envoy was really frightened, " Maybe the eldest son is not dead. "

" Not dead? " Zheng Xiuying was even more frightened.

If Cui Jing was not dead, the letter he sent her was obviously to remind her that he was coming back. Once he came back, everything she had done would be revealed.

Also, the Duke's Mansion was heavily guarded, and it would have been impossible for someone other than someone from the Mansion to send the letter in so quietly.

Has he come back and torture her in this way on purpose?

=== Chapter 104 === _

Who sent the letter for him, and what did he want to do?

Zheng Xiuying has always been a suspicious person, so holding the letter in her hand frightened herself a lot.

She knew that Cui Jing would never let her go .

" Impossible! " Zheng Xiuying shook her head, " Lu Xueyi clearly said that there were only remains of that person. Is she lying to me? "

" Madam, please calm down. " The female envoy advised, " Maybe ... someone is just deliberately causing trouble. "

" Making trouble? " Zheng Xiuying opened her eyes.

The people in the trust clearly knew everything . Could it be that Lu Xueyi found out and was pretending to be a ghost?

" No, I have to ask. Lu Xueyi must know what's going on. " Zheng Xiuying stood up straight with her hands on the desk.

" Madam, it's not yet dawn. Madam Lu probably hasn't woken up yet. Isn't it too early? " the female envoy advised.

But Zheng Xiuying was not willing to listen. She hurriedly washed up and led the people over.

Lihuayuan

Although he had used ice, Xue Yi felt that it was extremely hot today, and he was extremely uncomfortable due to sweating.

She felt uncomfortable and wanted to turn over, but her body seemed to be trapped by the quilt and she couldn't move.

Vaguely, she dreamed again, and somehow, she dreamed of Cui Heng.

There was a sudden thirst in his throat , and his lips were extremely dry. Xue Yi trembled suddenly, and when he opened his eyes, he saw the red tent in his room still above his head.

Not in Qing Wuyuan.

Fortunately, it was just a dream, she let out a breath.

But why would she have such a ridiculous dream?

Xue Yi trembled and was lost for a moment, her arms hanging down weakly and resting on her forehead.

At this time , a deep voice sounded in my ears : " Are you awake? "

As soon as the hot air was exhaled, Xue Yi shivered. She lowered her head following the voice and realized that Cui Heng was actually there, holding her knees down with one hand.

When he opened his eyes, he saw such an impactful face, and Xue Yi stiffened for a moment.

" You're not awake yet? " Cui Heng's lips curled up slightly, and he lowered his head for a kiss.

Xue Yi screamed and quickly pulled the quilt to cover herself: " Why are you here so ... so early in the morning ? "

" I came last night. " Cui Heng held her down and said with a half-smile, " You can fall asleep this way, are you really so sleepy? "

Xueyi never expected that he would go so far. She pretended not to know anything and said vaguely: " Sleepy. "

Cui Heng looked at her with a smile and tried to lower his head. Xueyi quickly pressed his shoulder: " Wake up, I'm awake. "

" Still angry? " Cui Heng went up to her waist and asked in her ear.

Xue Yi pursed her lips and refused to speak.

" Is your throat feeling uncomfortable? " Cui Heng's voice was low and gravelly. He kissed her ear and looked for her lips.

Xue Yi pursed her lips tightly and refused to let him touch her.

Cui Heng held her face, pinched her chin and kissed her deeply.

Xue Yi stretched out her hand and put her white fingertips against his lips: " That's enough, that's enough. "

" So soft. "

Cui Heng moved her fingers away, kissed her on the lips and commented.

Xue Yi's cheeks turned red instantly, and she turned her head to avoid him: " I'm not angry anymore, please leave quickly. "

" Are you really not angry anymore? " Cui Heng hugged her from behind.

" Yeah. " Xue Yi couldn't wipe her face and pushed him awkwardly, " It's getting late. "

The more she pushed, the heavier Cui Heng's breathing became. Then he held down her hand, buried it in the back of her neck and breathed heavily: " Let me hold you for a while. "

Xue Yi didn't dare to move anymore, just waiting for him to calm down.

However, Xia Xia's clothes were already thin. After embracing each other for a while, both of them were breathing heavily, and their clothes rolled up unconsciously. The originally interrupted kiss got out of hand, and Zheng Xiuying's voice came from outside. Didn't even hear it.

" Ms. Zheng, our lady hasn't woken up yet. You might as well come back later. "

Harukata stopped people outside the door and explained.

" It's okay, I'm not in a hurry, I'll wait here for you ladies to wake up. "

Zheng Xiuying insisted on waiting and stood in front of the door, refusing to leave.

How could Qingfang dare to let Zheng's daughter stand outside and wait, not knowing how to arrange for their wife to put on airs? She didn't know Cui Heng was coming, so she went in to pass the news.

" Madam, Madam Zheng is here, do you want to see her now? " Qingfang opened the door and asked through the curtain.

The tent was quiet, but there seemed to be wind coming in outside the window, blowing it every now and then.

Xue Yi was so dizzy from Cui Heng's lips that she didn't even hear Qing Fang come in. She only raised her head and let out a quick hum from the tip of her nose.

Cui Heng didn't expect that she would agree , so he immediately raised his head and covered her mouth.

But it was too late. When Qingfang saw her promise, she turned around and went out. Zheng Xiuying who was outside the door heard it and walked in directly.

" Do you still have this habit? "

Cui Heng held her knees and smiled silently.

Seeing him raise his head, Xue Yi was confused for a moment. It took him a while to realize what he had just agreed to, and his eyes suddenly opened wide, as if facing a formidable enemy.

Chapter 74 _ warning

" Sister Lu , are you awake ? "

Zheng Xiuying walked to the door and saw that the tent was tightly covered , except for a pair of small embroidered shoes placed beside the couch , with a small pearl on the toe , which was particularly round and cute.

As soon as the footsteps approached, Xue Yi didn't even dare to breathe hard and mouthed to Cui Heng: " What should I do? "

Cui Heng said with a smile in his eyes: " You brought it on yourself and you can deal with it yourself . "

How could she cope with it on her own? Xue Yi was so anxious that she almost cried.

She thought about the current situation carefully . Zheng Xiuying was already outside . Cui Heng could not go out now . She could only leave him in the tent and go out by herself.

" Sister Lu, are you awake? " Zheng Xiuying's voice was already impatient .

" Wake up. " Xue Yi spoke quickly, paused for a moment, and then explained, " I haven't washed myself yet , and my hair and hair are too messy to be seen in public . Sister Zheng might as well wait for me outside for a while while I freshen up and then go out. "

" No need , I just want to say a few words . Just tell me, sister. "

Zheng Xiuying was in a hurry, how could she wait for her to wash up.

Seeing this, Xue Yi had no choice but to agree: " Okay, sister, just ask me if you have any questions. "

After informing Zheng Xiuying , she looked at Cui Heng warily , warning him with her eyes not to mess around at this time.

Cui Heng didn't seem to notice , and remained unhurried .

Xue Yi suddenly became anxious, but could not stop him, so she could only watch him lower his head.

Outside, Zheng Xiuying has already spoken: " Sister Lu, when you went to Lishan last time, you said that you heard the news that only the remains of the thief were left. May I ask if it is true or not? "

" Really. " Xue Yi took a breath.

" Then have you seen that man's body with your own eyes? " Zheng Xiuying asked again.

Naturally, I have never seen Xue Yi, but isn't this matter already over? Why did she bring it up again and ask?

She tried her best to think: " I only heard that it was extremely tragic, but I didn't go to see it. "

Died miserably?

Zheng Xiuying thought for a moment: " Is it possible that it's someone else? "

Xueyi endured the sourness on the tip of her nose: " I don't know about that. "

Zheng Xiuying heard a hint of trembling in her voice and became suspicious : " Don't Sister Lu care about this person very much? It's such a steep slope. I heard that you walked with him for a long time, but you really didn't take a look at his body? "

the word " care " very hard. She suspected that Lu Xueyi knew Cui Jing's identity before deliberately rescuing him.

But when Cui Heng heard these two words, he heard a different meaning.

It turns out that's how she got the injuries on her wrists and ankles.

Cui Heng concentrated, Xue Yi immediately reached out and covered her lips.

Zheng Xiuying's ears twitched and she looked at her hesitantly: " Sister Lu, what's wrong with you? "

" Well, I caught the wind and cold, so I feel a little uncomfortable. "

Xue Yi covered her lips and coughed.

" The weather has been a bit weird recently. " Zheng Xiuying sat down again, " Then speaking of which, Sister Lu really didn't go to see her? "

" I ... I didn't dare to look. "

Xue Yi answered truthfully .

Zheng Xiuying's heart was filled with chills.

As expected, she didn't look, so Cui Jing might have really survived.

Therefore, this time Cui Jing came back from a narrow escape to seek revenge on her.

But why do people who should be sold to the Western Regions stay in Chang'an?

Could it be that Lu Xueyi went back to save Cui Heng?

That must be it.

But Zheng Xiuying then thought again, why was Lu Xueyi so kind-hearted to save a slave?

Could it be that she knew Cui Jing's identity from the beginning?

Zheng Xiuying immediately became suspicious of her scheming: " Did my sister know this person's name and where he lived when she rescued him? So I can go report it to the government to investigate and save the people. "

=== Chapter 105 === _

Xue Yi already knew that Wang Jing had a grudge against her, so she still dared to say it. She just shook her head and said, " I don't know. "

" Sister, you really don't know? " Zheng Xiuying asked tentatively, " Could it be that my sister was obsessed and wanted to protect him? "

As soon as she guessed , Cui Heng raised his head and stared at her sharply, but his lips were stained with water color, which looked a little evil.

Xue Yi's scalp was numb and she quickly explained: " I didn't, Sister Zheng is overthinking. "

But Cui Heng knew that she had indeed saved the man. In order to protect him, she did not forget to deal with Zheng Xiuying even at this time.

Did she really not have any affection for that person?

Cui Heng's face turned cold.

Xue Yi became even more panicked instantly .

This Madam Zheng is going to kill her.

" I really don't. " Xueyi kept lip-syncing to Cui Heng.

Cui Heng only smiled and looked at her slowly.

Xue Yi instantly felt that something was wrong.

Sure enough, he went too far this time.

" Sister Lu is not the best. After all, you are engaged to Saburo. If the second lady knows that you have other thoughts, it will be difficult for her. " Zheng Xiuying stared at the bed tent and threatened.

The implication is that if she is really having an affair with Dalang, don't blame her for everything to come out, and it will make both the first and second bedroom look ugly.

Xue Yi was speechless and could only pray secretly, hoping that she would leave quickly.

She urged her urgently, and Zheng Xiuying felt a little weird, but Cui Jing's matter was more important. Since Lu Xueyi refused to talk about it, he would definitely be able to find her by watching her every move.

So Zheng Xiuying put it down for the time being and went out with peace of mind: " Then sister, please rest. "

As soon as Zheng Xiuying left, Xue Yi could finally take a breath, but at the same time, Cui Heng went even further than before without restraints.

Qingfang sent Zheng Xiuying away and was about to prepare water for his wife to wash up. Just as he carried the basin to the door, he heard an unusual sound and suddenly realized that his wife was not the only one inside.

But isn't this Madam Zheng the fiancée of the second young master? He was so presumptuous in front of her.

Xue Yi thought the same thing, and the more she thought about it, the more humiliated she felt.

After Cui Heng let her go, she couldn't help turning her back and started to cry.

" Why are you crying? Do you still have tears to cry? " Cui Heng chuckled.

At this time, he still made fun of her.

Xue Yi's cry stopped, and she hugged the two pillows at hand and smashed them one by one: " You bastard ! "

The two pillows were so loose and soft that they couldn't hurt anyone at all. Cui Heng didn't even try to hide, he let her throw them at them and caught one with one hand.

" No more? " He turned his head and glanced, his eyebrows moved slightly: " I'll throw it away for you , it won't be used anyway. "

Xue Yi blushed and became even more angry. She buried herself in the quilt angrily, her back trembling slightly as she cried.

" What's there to cry about? " Cui Heng grabbed her waist.

As soon as he got closer, Xue Yi's already trembling back began to tremble even more violently.

However, Cui Heng held her up persistently and used his sleeves to carefully wipe the tears from her eyes.

The black cuffs were wet with tears as soon as they were put on.

When he poked the end of his eyes with his fingers, tears came out again, like an endless stream of water.

Cui Heng poked her a few times, got interested, and handed it to her with a tear-stained hand : " You cried a lot? "

Xue Yi trembled and knocked off his hand, sniffed, and turned her head away, not wanting to look at him.

" Why are you crying? Is it because of Zheng Xiuying? " Cui Heng asked.

Xueyi didn't answer.

" Didn't I tell you that I wouldn't marry her? " Cui Heng said again.

Xue Yi actually didn't believe what he said from the bottom of her heart.

After all, it was not up to him to decide on the marriages of these wealthy families, and even if he was not with Zheng Xiuying in the dream, he was indeed seeing someone else.

In short, it is impossible to marry anyone to her.

" Who you marry has nothing to do with me. "

Xue Yi opened her eyes and stood up to get dressed.

" What about marrying you? " Cui Heng lowered his eyes and held her waist.

" What did you say? " Xueyi turned around .

" I asked, does marrying you have anything to do with you? "

Cui Heng looked at her, with a rare hint of coquettishness compared to his usual seriousness and maturity .

Xue Yi was stunned for a moment. After the shock, his eyes turned to confusion again.

She lowered her head and asked in a low voice: " Are you serious, or do you want something else? "

Cui Heng stared into her eyes and realized that she had probably never thought about this issue and had no idea what he said to his mother last night.

The seriousness in his eyes slowly faded away, he curled his lips and smiled self-deprecatingly, and then he turned to organize old times. Welcome to join us and read tens of thousands of historical novels for free. Holding her waist down: " How did you know that you suddenly became smarter? Can you even hear the implication? "

When he got angry, Xue Yi was directly pressed into the quilt.

She knew it was so!

None of what he said was credible.

It was in vain that she actually took it seriously for a moment, it was really ridiculous.

" I have to go to the cloth shop later. " Xue Yi bit her lip and urged him.

" Going to a cloth store? Or dropping by a music store ? "

When Cui Heng thought of Zheng Xiuying's words just now, he suddenly became more irritated.

" Cloth. " Xueyi replied, " You ... don't you need to be on duty? "

" There's enough time. "

Cui Heng said coldly, his appearance completely changed, and then he went to kiss her.

Xue was afraid that someone would find something inappropriate, so she kept tilting her head to avoid his lips, not wanting him to kiss her, but he, Cui Heng, wanted to kiss her today.

Not only kissing her neck, but also kissing her lips, as if he was deliberately going against her.

Xue Yi could hardly breathe and almost fainted from being kissed.

After the kiss , Cui Heng seemed to be in particularly good spirits, and he stood up and got dressed.

After putting on his clothes and putting on his thumb ring, he returned to his dignified and calm demeanor.

" Why did you lie to Zheng Xiuying just now? " Cui Heng turned around and didn't forget to ask about business.

Xue Yi put on her clothes slowly: " Wang Jing said that he had an old grudge with her, and Zheng Xiuying seemed to want to attack him. "

" What kind of old grudge can a slave have against the daughter of the Zheng family in Xingyang? " Cui Heng keenly sensed something was wrong.

" Wang Jing said that he used to be from a noble family, but he ended up like this after an accident. " Xue Yi explained .

It turned out that he was still a young man in trouble.

Cui Heng felt a little uncomfortable. Others were heroes saving beauties, but it was better for her that beauty would save heroes.

But the Wang family is also one of the five surnames. In recent years, I haven't heard of any of its branches making serious mistakes. Cui Heng had an excellent memory and searched quickly in his mind, but couldn't find anyone who matched his name.

Where did this Wang Jing come from?

" Keep a distance from him. " Cui Heng reminded.

" I have nothing to do with him. " Xue Yi explained in a low voice .

" If you think so, does he agree? " Cui Heng's voice was displeased.

Xue Yi paused for a moment. She felt that Wang Jing naturally didn't know how to do it, but she still nodded obediently: " I know. "

" I don't like other people touching my things. " Cui Heng heard her reluctance, turned around , leaned over to support her, " The same goes for people , do you understand? "

" What will happen if I touch it ? " Xueyi asked.

" It's not important. Lost, burned, destroyed. " Cui Heng replied casually.

" What's important? " Xue Yi trembled slightly .

" Hide it and no one will ever find it. "

A smile escaped Cui Heng's lips . On the contrary, the hand caressing her neck was extremely cold.

Chapter 75 _ Invite

After Cui Heng left , Xueyi felt uncomfortable all over and slowly lay back down.

He was taller and his lips and tongue were wider and stronger than hers .

The base of Xue Yi's tongue hurt from his pain , and she held her cheek and rubbed it for a long time.

" Madam, the water is ready. You can go take a bath. "

Harukata prepared bathing supplies in the clean room and came over to call her.

The bedding was already soaked , and the two pillows were also damaged. When Qingfang came over, Xueyi had been holding a cup and sipping water with his head buried in small sips.

Even the blush on her cheeks and the beauty in her eyes couldn't stop her.

Qingfang glanced at it and expected that the situation inside would not be very good. When he actually entered, he still let out a sigh.

When she opened her mouth, Xue Yi almost coughed out and quickly went to the clean room.

It's just that my knees have been stretched for too long, so walking is still a bit weak.

It wasn't until she soaked in hot water that she slowly felt relieved .

=== Chapter 106 === _

I don't know where my second cousin learned it. He is usually silent , but when he was arrogant just now , he was very flexible.

Xue Yi patted her cheeks that were reddened by the heat and tried not to think about it anymore.

After getting up, I looked again and saw that there were also messy hickeys on my neck .

This time she was really angry, pulling at her collar and drooping her face.

Zheng Xiuying just made a few random guesses , and he just tormented her like this . The second cousin's temper was really getting worse and worse.

With his temperament, Xue Yi would naturally not think that his second cousin was seriously jealous.

It was probably as he said , she was just something that was being used and she didn't want others to covet her.

Xue Yi sighed softly, put on a lot of powder in front of the bronze mirror, and changed into a high-collared skirt, which barely covered her neck.

She really wanted to meet Wang Jing on the way today, but after being reminded like this in the morning, she thought about it. After all, the three months were not yet up, so she might as well not cause trouble for Wang Jing.

So when going out , Xueyi only went to the cloth store and not to the piano store not far away.

Zheng Xiuying secretly sent someone to keep an eye on her. When she saw her going out, her heart jumped, thinking that she was going to see Cui Jing.

She was scared and anxious, and she had been uneasy all morning.

But I didn't expect that the people who were sent to follow him would report something completely different when they came back .

" She only went to the cloth shop and nowhere else? "

Zheng Xiuying frowned.

She knew about the cloth line, which was given to her by her second cousin after Lu Xueyi's meritorious service. She had also laughed at Lu Xueyi's short-sightedness.

" There's nothing else. Madam Lu is very polite. She just checked the accounts and came back as usual. " The visitor reported back.

Could it be that Lu Xueyi really didn't know where Cui Jing was?

Zheng Xiuying sat down again dejectedly. She had been tortured crazy by Cui Jing these days.

" Madam, do you still want to follow her? " the visitor asked again .

" Follow. "

Zheng Xiuying stroked her forehead and thought again, maybe she just hid it a little deeper.

But Cui Jing was not done yet, and something went wrong on the eldest lady's side.

Obviously, Zheng's letter to break off the engagement has arrived, but the eldest lady has not responded yet.

Zheng Xiuying has never been in such a dilemma as now.

She couldn't help but think that if she hadn't said those words and Cui Jing hadn't gone to the battlefield, then she would have been Cui's young lady now, instead of being an old girl like now, making people laugh in vain. .

How could she make things like this ?

" Madam, how about we go back to Xingyang? " the personal envoy advised her.

If the charge of murdering the eldest son of the Cui family was confirmed, her life would be over. She saw that the eldest son was kind-hearted, and he did not kill her completely because of his past friendship, but also left a way out for her. .

But Zheng Xiuying didn't think so. Using herself to save others, she didn't believe that Cui Jing was letting her go. She felt that Cui Jing must be deliberately torturing her and expose her again when she was about to leave.

She has always been a proud and arrogant person, and she has been waiting for another three years, and she is only one step away.

If she went back to Xingyang in despair like this, she would be ridiculed for the rest of her life, which would be more uncomfortable for her than death.

" Let's look for it again. "

Zheng Xiuying still refused to give up.

Cui Heng has always been very clean, so naturally he cannot wear the clothes he wore from the previous night. Before going on duty, he went back to Qingwu Courtyard to take a bath and change his clothes.

Yang Bao felt strange. Although the young master was usually stern, he could see the relief in his eyes and brows every time he saw his cousin.

But today, his face was gloomy early in the morning , and he seemed to be having trouble with his cousin.

Yang Bao cheered up and handed over the letter he received: " Master, a letter from Jiang Zuo has arrived. "

When Cui Heng suddenly heard the news, he paused while adjusting his belt, stared at the paint on it, and did not pick it up.

In fact, by this time, there is no need to investigate what happened back then.

Not to mention that he now knew Lu Xueyi's temperament, so it was absolutely impossible for him to do anything so reckless or treacherous.

To take a step back , she really did it back then ...

I'm afraid he won't be able to let go either.

So he accepted the letter very calmly .

The letter was exactly what he expected, and Lu Xueyi was indeed tripped up.

Worried that rumors of murdering his wife would spread, her father locked her up at home as soon as she returned. Naturally, the carriage could not be sent back to the remote countryside.

Although he knew this, after confirming it, he still felt heavy holding the letter.

He has forced Lu Xueyi several times for this, and judging from her current reaction, she probably resents him.

No wonder she didn't believe him at all when he asked to marry her.

If it were him, he wouldn't be able to believe it.

It was all his own fault, and to this day, this bitter result is his own retribution.

He finally got a taste of it.

Cui Heng narrowed his eyes, threw the letter into the brazier, and only ordered: " Don't let her know about this . "

The flames burst out and swallowed up the letter in an instant.

Jing Zhaoyin

When Li Rufeng came in, he saw Cui Heng massaging his temples.

" What's wrong? Who provoked you again? " Li Rufeng asked in a good temper.

Cui Heng put down his hand, threw away the letter, and just asked: " Do you remember what happened to the Wang family in the past few years, and who was exterminated? "

" Wang family? " Li Rufeng thought for a while, " Isn't their family always the most peaceful? I haven't heard of anything happening. Why do you ask this? "

" It's okay. " Cui Heng calmed down.

Even Li Rufeng doesn't remember it. It seems that Wang Jing is probably a pseudonym. Maybe his surname is not Wang at all, and I don't even know who Jing is.

After these two busy days, he wanted to meet Wang Jing in person to see who he really was.

Seeing that Cui Heng was in a bad mood, Li Rufeng didn't know how to speak.

But Cui Heng is Shaoyin, and he captured the person himself. It would be impossible not to report such a big thing to him.

" What happened? " Cui Heng raised his eyelids and saw his hesitation.

" That's right, I told you not to be angry first. "

Li Rufeng pulled up a chair and said bravely, " Didn't you arrest a group of people from Wu La yesterday? They were only imprisoned for one night, and then this morning, the second prince of the Turks came to ask for them. You said, this To release or not to release? "

Li Rufeng knew about the grievances between Wu La and the Cui family. He originally planned to prevent Wu La's life, but this time he would lock him up and vent his anger. He didn't expect the second prince to come so soon.

He was already so angry , Cui Heng should be even more angry.

However, the next moment, Cui Heng's reaction was beyond his expectation.

" Since you're here, let's take it away. "

Cui Heng said calmly, as if he was not the one who had a blood feud with Wu La.

" You're not angry? " Li Rufeng was surprised.

" What's there to be angry about? " Cui Heng remained normal.

" But this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for revenge. Why don't you torture and let that kid go so easily? "

Li Rufeng was puzzled.

" Now is the critical time for the Zhou Dynasty to enter into an alliance with the Turks. It is not appropriate to cause trouble. "

Li Rufeng naturally knew that, but he was still aggrieved: " Aren't you always taking the lead ? It was because of the contract you made three years ago that you couldn't take revenge. Now you have to renew the contract. If you don't take revenge on your father and brother, won't it be permanent?" Is there no day for retribution? "

" The purpose of fighting is to avoid fighting. Making a covenant is beneficial to the people of both parties. Compared with state affairs, family feuds should naturally be put aside. "

Cui Heng's voice was slow .

When Li Rufeng heard his calm voice, he looked up and realized that he had become much more stable in the past three years. He was no longer the impulsive young man he was before.

" I know it's just a normal fight . There are no swords and swords on the battlefield, and everyone has his own position. No one can blame him. But people like Wu La torture and kill prisoners of war with cruel methods. They are obviously deliberately retaliating. I really don't want to let such people go. I'm not willing to give in. " Li Rufeng was still angry.

" I said I didn't want to start a war, but I didn't say I would spare Wu La. "

Cui Heng put down his pen, with a sharp look in his eyes.

Li Rufeng's heart skipped a beat and he was a little confused. " But isn't Wula an envoy? If you want his life, why won't the Turks be angry? If the Turks are angry, won't this covenant be unable to be signed? "

" They did it themselves, how can they blame Da Zhou? "

Cui Heng's voice was slightly raised, " Even in the envoy , not everyone in it wants to make a covenant. The reason why Wu La dares to be so rampant again and again, do you think he is just domineering? "

" Are you saying that Wu La is deliberately causing trouble and provocation these days , just because he doesn't want to make an alliance with me smoothly? "

Li Rufeng suddenly figured it out.

" I have dealt with him before . Wu La is backed by the Third Prince of Turks, who has always been hostile to the Great Zhou Dynasty. However, it is the Second Prince who comes to renew the contract this time, and he is at odds with him. Once the Second Prince successfully contracts this time, By signing the oath, you can inherit the Turks after you return, which is naturally what the third prince does not want to see, and what Wu La does not want to see. " Cui Heng explained .

" Is there still such a thing? "

Li Rufeng was unaware of such an intricate relationship and was slightly stunned for a moment.

" Send someone to keep an eye on Wu La. He has already caused three things, and they all say that they are nothing more than three. At this juncture, the second prince may take action, but Wu La is not a kind-hearted person. There will probably be a fight between the two of them. A dispute. "

Cui Heng leaned forward slightly and tapped his knuckles on the desk, " When necessary , such as an accident due to a dispute, you can add fuel to the flames and help the second prince. "

Cui Heng deliberately emphasized the word " accident " with sharp eyes.

The two looked at each other and Li Rufeng understood.

He wanted to take advantage of the internal strife in the Turks to attack Wu La, and then unknowingly put the blame on the second prince.

It's really damaging.

=== Chapter 107 === _

But this method will not provoke a war and can avenge personal revenge. It is indeed the best way.

What's more , people like Wu La would kill many Zhou soldiers if they returned alive.

Li Rufeng smiled and said: " I 'll go right away. But if I finish this matter, it's a great achievement. You can't arrange for me to be on duty on July 7th. "

July 7th.

Cui Heng suddenly remembered it when he reminded him, it seemed like it would be two days later.

He was thinking about how to coax Lu Xueyi.

This is a good opportunity.

Cui Heng pondered for a moment, then called Li Rufeng , frowned and asked: " There is no curfew that day, and someone from the governor must be in charge. If you stay here well, what can you do if you go out? "

" Xing Jian, you just don't understand. " Li Rufeng retorted, " That day there was a hundred operas on Zhuque Street , a needle-threading and begging party in the Northwest Tower, a lantern festival by the Qujiang Pool, and fireworks were arranged at Chengtian Gate. , which one is not more interesting than staying here on duty? "

Putting off river lanterns and watching fireworks, most little girls probably don't like these.

Cui Heng was moved.

But his face was still cold, and he leaned back: " Boring. "

" I don't understand the style. " Li Rufeng glanced at him, " There is no curfew that day, and these restaurants and teahouses are very busy. If you don't say hello in advance, you can't even get a seat. Now it's time for someone to tell you, you Are you really not going to be with me? "

" Not going. "

Cui Heng pressed his eyebrows, seeming to feel a little annoyed.

" Forget it if you don't go. I'm rushing to reserve a seat. It's not easy to reserve a seat at Chengtianmen. "

Li Rufeng snorted and hurriedly left with the documents in hand.

After Li Rufeng left, Cui Heng sat up straight and told Yang Bao, who was accompanying him, without changing his expression: " You should also walk faster and help me find a seat near the window near Chengtian Gate. "

" yes. "

Yang Bao suppressed his laughter, lowered his head and took his life.

Chapter 76 _ Travel

After leaving Jing Zhaoyin , as soon as he stepped out of the gate, the second prince slapped Wu La with his backhand.

" Idiot ! "

The Hu people are all powerful and their hands are like cattail leaf fans .

Wu La was caught off guard . The slap hit him and caused him to stagger a step.

After being dazed for a long time, Wu La finally straightened up reluctantly.

When I touched my hand , there was blood on my fingers.

Wu La stirred up the blood foam in his mouth and stared at the second prince: " Why is the king so angry? "

" You still dare to ask? "

The second prince raised his hand and was about to strike again, but was stopped by the attendants around him.

" The king won't let you ask, how can I know. "

Wu La spat out the blood foam in his mouth , and showed his bloody white teeth, still looking unruly.

" Count how many troubles you have caused! " The second prince did not fight, but curled up his yellow beard and became angry, " Don't think I don't know what your intentions are ! "

He walked closer and glared at Wu La with his dark green eyes: " If something really happens this time, don't even think about going back. "

Wu La curled his lips and smiled: " How dare I break the oath? Your Majesty thinks too much. "

" You better be. " The second prince suddenly approached , grabbed his neck and threw him against the wall, " If I find out again , I will break your neck! "

" I don't dare. "

Wu La's face turned red when he was grabbed , and the second prince left angrily.

After he left , Wu La held his throat and coughed several times.

Immediately afterwards, his originally submissive eyes suddenly turned sinister, and he spat heavily at the back: " What the hell! "

" General , the king is really angry this time , should we continue? " the person next to Wu La asked.

" What do you care about what he does! " Wu La squinted his eyes , " If you can't handle the errand and go back, you can't explain it. "

The only reason is that he was wrong in his prediction . The prince and the Cui family were quite tolerant. He provoked them again and again, and even saw a memorial against the oath of alliance.

" A bunch of weaklings, their children and grandchildren have been cut into pieces and they can still remain indifferent. " Wu La grinded his teeth, feeling irritable, " Let's go drink first! "

Jing Zhaoyin was not far from the piano shop , and the quarrel early in the morning completely fell into Cui Jing's eyes.

The two people spoke in Turkic language, which Li Chennian couldn't understand, but Cui Jing did.

Li Chennian watched as his clenched hand became tighter and tighter, and he advised: " Don't be impulsive . We are at the juncture of signing the covenant. It will not be too late to deal with him after the covenant is signed. "

" It's useless even if you sign it. " Cui Jing shook his head.

" In the past three years, I have lost my memory and lived in the Western Regions. I have been transferred to different tribes several times by accident. I have gained a clear understanding of the relationship between the various Turkic tribes. I have also learned the Turkic, Sogdian, and Tocharian scripts. I've read it all over. This second prince is the son of a married princess. He has half Han blood in his body. He is quite close to Zhou Dynasty, but the others are not at all. "

" I guess ..." Cui Jing continued, " This contract extension is just to delay time to prepare for war. Even if you sign with the other party, you can tear it up at any time. Sooner or later, there will be a war. "

" So, Wu La is deliberately provoking? " Li Chennian understood.

Cui Jing nodded : " Now that he has come to Chang'an, I will never let him go. "

" Whatever you want to do, don't get yourself into trouble . " Li Chennian advised.

" The second prince has murderous intentions, I just want to help him. "

Cui Jing said calmly and said the same thing as Cui Heng.

" Besides, I am already a ' dead person ' in the eyes of others , so it is convenient for me to do things. "

His eyes were firm and sure.

Li Chennian seemed to have seen his former glory, and he no longer tried to persuade him : " If you want to do it, just do it. "

Indeed, if a great revenge is not avenged, Cui Jing will never truly stand up.

July 7th is the day for begging for luck.

The eldest lady and the second lady have already passed this age, but the girls in the mansion are all very happy. They started gathering together two or three days ago to thread needles in the moon and compete with each other to see whose hand is more skillful.

The letter from Xingyang has been delivered. Everyone guessed that Zheng Xiuying and the second young master were going to settle down soon, so they all moved closer to her and complimented her in different ways.

Although Zheng Xiuying smiled on her face, her heart became increasingly bitter.

If the marriage fails and Cui Jing comes back, she will be completely embarrassed.

After hearing this, Xue Yi's heart felt slightly sluggish, but she regained her composure in a moment.

Sure enough , it was just like her dream, the second cousin was getting married.

If you don't have any hope, you won't be disappointed.

Therefore, when Cui Heng sent someone to send a message asking her to spare the night for begging, Xue Yi had no idea what his intentions were.

She just wondered, on days like this, if he didn't go to Zheng Xiuying, why would he come to her instead?

" Why did my second cousin ask me to go out? " Xueyi asked Qiurong.

" I don't know, I don't know. Master just asked you to make arrangements here at night so that no one can find out. " Qiurong replied.

What arrangements could Xue Yi have? Every time she had a private meeting with him, Qing Fang would have to keep the door tightly closed.

Xue Yi couldn't ask, so she nodded.

The day is coming soon.

There is no curfew on this day, and the streets are crowded with men and women.

As soon as night falls, lanterns are hung up in various restaurants and wine flags are fluttering. In addition, there were candy sellers, grinder sellers, and people guessing lantern riddles.

Xue Yi sat in the carriage and watched with interest.

" If you want to see it, just look openly. What can you see if you just open a crack in the curtain? "

Cui Heng opened his sleepy eyes , and saw that she only dared to lift a crack in the curtain with two fingers, and quietly looked outside with an expression of displeasure.

Xue Yi choked. Wasn't she afraid that the light would disturb his rest ?

" Just looking around. " Xueyi put down the curtain and asked him again , " What on earth did your second cousin bring me out for? "

" I can't take you out without doing anything ? " Cui Heng asked .

Xue Yi couldn't figure out his intention , so she shut up and didn't speak.

Cui Heng got off the carriage directly . It was still early and he planned to take her for a walk outside first.

But Cui Heng stood outside for a while. Before anyone came down, he turned around and said, " Aren't you coming down? "

" There are too many people. What if someone recognizes me? "

Xue Yi hesitated. After all, she was now his younger sibling. It was too easy to gossip when traveling together.

" Put on the power fence. "

Cui Heng pointed to the power fence placed in the carriage.

Xue Yi picked it up and compared it. This power fence is as long as the ankles, but the gauze is extremely light and thin. It can cover people without being stuffy, which is quite good.

Then she got off the carriage with confidence and walked far behind him wearing a power fence.

Cui Heng saw her retreating from the corner of his eye , and frowned again: " Follow closely, there are many people today, do you want to be abducted? "

" knew. "

Xue Yi took a look at the various crowds, was a little scared, and stepped forward.

This is the first time they have been together in front of so many people.

Xue Yi always felt as if someone was watching them, which made her quite uncomfortable.

=== Chapter 108 === _

In fact, the beauty of the man and the woman, one tall and tall, the other slender and harmonious, indeed attracts people to look back frequently.

There was a person in the crowd who was fascinated and accidentally stepped on the hem of his clothes and hit Xue Yi. Xue Yi was unsteady and almost fell down. Fortunately, Cui Heng helped him.

" So careless? " Cui Heng's voice was displeased.

But the hand hanging by his side stretched out to her, and he said casually: " Hold it tight , or you won't be swept away. "

The outstretched hand was slender and strong . Xue Yi paused, not daring to hold it. He only gently held one middle finger and said, " That's enough. "

" Really promising. "

He didn't even dare to hold hands.

Cui Heng chuckled, wrapped her whole hand directly, and held it in his hand.

Xue Yi tried to pull away, but Cui Heng frowned. Her eyes became timid again, and she had to be held tightly and followed him.

The second cousin seems a little strange today.

Xue Yi was confused.

But that hand was so big, covering her tightly.

Xue Yi frowned and did not resist.

There are lanterns today, with lanterns of different shapes hanging together, which are very bright and eye-catching.

There is also a note hanging under the lamp , probably for solving riddles.

The stall owner saw the two people approaching from a distance, and guessing that they were literate, he hurriedly greeted: " You two, please look at the lantern riddles . If you guess correctly, you can choose the lantern. "

Xueyi stopped and stared at the lamp with a rabbit on it.

" Want that? " Cui Heng asked.

" Is that okay ? " Xue Yi looked up .

" Go if you want. " Cui Heng said casually.

" Madam, you really have a good eye. This rabbit lantern is very popular this year, but it's hard to guess. " The vendor said with a smile.

Xue Yi was really moved , but this word puzzle was really hard to guess.

" Half green and half purple ..."

She stroked the note and frowned tightly.

" These are word puzzles for ordinary people to play. At most, they are just splitting words to spell them out. " Cui Heng reminded.

Xue Yi's eyes immediately lit up: " He's a ' prime ' , isn't he second cousin? "

The look in his eyes was so bright that Cui Heng was suddenly shaken. He paused and then turned around: " Look at what I do and tell him. "

Xueyi mustered up the courage to repeat it, and the vendor smiled: " Young lady is so smart, yes , this lamp is yours! "

Everything is difficult at the beginning , but after passing this hurdle, Xue Yi suddenly became enlightened and lit a few more lights.

" Forgetting selfishness for public purposes - that's an ' eight ' . "

…

She looked like she had guessed four or five things correctly, and her eyes were shining brighter than a lantern.

It wasn't until the vendor's face showed a look of embarrassment that Xueyi calmed down from his excessive excitement and explained to the vendor: " I only want one, and I don't want the rest. "

The vendor suddenly beamed again: " My little lady is not only smart but also kind-hearted. Sir, you are so lucky! "

Xue Yi pursed her lips. She was quite clever, but what did it have to do with her second cousin?

Cui Heng found it useful, casually throwing a silver ingot over, hooking his lips and hugging Lu Xueyi's waist and moving forward: " Let's go. "

Xue Yi was holding the lamp happily and didn't care about the words. She nodded and followed him.

The vendor picked up a silver ingot, came to his senses after a while, and smiled even brighter: " Go slowly! "

This noble man is so generous!

The market was particularly lively today . After the lanterns had passed, a shop was set up not far away and there were colorful little people playing music, attracting many people to stop, especially young children.

Cui Heng never liked these colorful flowers, so Xue Yi's steps slowed down.

" You like this? " he asked.

" No. "

Xue Yi felt embarrassed that such a grown-up person still liked the same things as a group of children.

Even so, the music was so attractive that she couldn't help but stop looking at it for a moment.

" Which one you want is up to you. "

Cui Heng raised his chin and pushed her over.

" My husband has such a good eye. This is the latest style. There are twelve in a set. You can choose which one you like. "

The hawker introduced Xueyi enthusiastically.

Xue Yi was so dazzled by what she heard , that she became more and more dazzled by it. She picked up one and put it down again, feeling very confused.

" Don't know which one you want? "

Cui Heng looked at her delicate eyebrows and twisted them slightly, and the tips of her eyebrows moved.

" I'll think about it again. " Xue Yi handed one to him in each hand, " Which one of these two is better? "

" Go for it, there's nothing to worry about. "

Cui Heng saw her hesitant look and spoke directly.

Xue Yi blinked: " No, there's no need for so much ..."

Cui Heng had already asked Yang Bao to pay: " It's all covered. "

So in addition to the lamp, Xue Yi also had a large box of grinding music in his hand.

Walking further, I saw that they were rich and Cui Heng was generous, and the vendors were trying their best to attract them.

Every time Xue Yi took another look, Cui Heng would directly ask Yang Bao to pay.

He bought a lot of food, clothes, and clothes . Yang Bao followed behind, with both hands full, and his arms were piled like a mountain . It attracted many people to talk about it, and the vendors were even more eye-catching. Shine light and keep shouting.

Xue Yi felt inexplicably ashamed and tugged at his sleeves: " Isn't it good to be so public? "

" You don't like it ? " Cui Heng asked, not feeling inappropriate at all.

" You can't buy so much. " Xue Yi pointed at Yang Bao, " Look, Brother Yang can hardly hold him anymore. "

Cui Heng raised his eyebrows slightly: " Are you worried that you won't be able to take it back? Can you just ask someone to pick it up? "

Cui Heng made a show of asking Yang Bao to go back and call for help.

" That 's not what I meant. " Xue Yi was anxious and shook his hand hard, her cheeks slightly red, " Everyone else is watching, it's too expensive . "

This is nothing, just buying something.

Even Cui Yinyin's shopping array is bigger than this, let alone an ordinary noble lady.

Cui Heng thought it was ridiculous, but when he lowered his head and saw Lu Xueyi being flattered and with panic in his eyes, he suddenly felt a little uncomfortable.

Because no one had indulged her or pampered her like this, she couldn't bear even such insignificant treatment.

I couldn't believe what he said at that time that he wanted to marry her was true.

This temper is really irritating and distressing.

Cui Heng's eyes were complicated , and he held her waist and leaned closer, but his tone was still cold: " Just take it, what are you talking about? "

Xue Yi was stunned for a moment, and then Cui Heng directly stuffed a bag full of silver into her hand and pushed her out.

" You can choose whatever you like, and you won't be allowed to come back until you spend all the money . "

How can anyone force others to spend money?

Gave so much.

Xue Yi held the heavy amount of silver and didn't know what to do for a moment.

But what Cui Heng said seemed to be true.

After careful calculation, every transaction between them was clear. No one owed anything to the other. They only waited for the marriage to be dissolved in three months, and they owed nothing to each other.

However, the second cousin's behavior didn't seem right today . He seemed to be simply being nice to her.

what is this?

Why is he like this?

Xue Yi felt a little confused, so she had to bite the bullet and step forward: " I 'll try. "

After hesitating for a long time, she finally stopped when she reached a shop and took out all the money.

Cui Heng stood far away with her on his back, regardless of what she wanted to buy.

After a long while, he heard footsteps behind him, and then he turned around and said, " Are you done? "

" Run out. "

Xue Yi nodded slightly, his hands behind his back.

She is willing to use it, so she has made some progress.

" What did you buy? "

Cui Heng estimated from the shop not far away that she probably bought some rouge and gouache for women.

But when Lu Xueyi's hand stretched out from behind and slowly unfolded it, his originally careless eyes suddenly stopped .

" What is this? " Cui Heng asked, the veins on his forehead protruding.

" Sandalwood bracelet. " Xue Yi held it in front of his eyes.

" I know. " Cui Heng asked in a different way, " I'm asking, who is it for? "

" It's for you. " Xue Yi said softly, " I just used up the money. "

The money he gave me was used to buy all the things that were given to him.

=== Chapter 109 === _

The implication is that they still owe each other nothing.

She is so sensible, too sensible, so sensible that it makes people angry.

" You still don't understand what I mean by giving you the money? "

Cui Heng did not accept the bracelet.

Xue Yi was confused, looked down at the bracelet, then turned around to go back: " Second cousin doesn't like this bracelet. If you don't like it, I'll exchange it for something else ..."

" It has nothing to do with the bracelet. " Cui Heng's tone suddenly turned cold, " Do you have to be so sensible? "

Xueyi didn't understand.

Cui Heng's voice lowered, and his anger was mixed with a hint of helplessness: " Do you have to tell me so clearly? "

Chapter 77 _ Bracelets

Although Cui Heng looks handsome and elegant , in fact his behavior is not as gentle as he looks.

Xue Yi has experienced his methods, and this person is paranoid in his heart.

He would seriously kill her to death when he got angry.

Many times , he would only let her go when her belly was so bloated that she was on the verge of collapse.

Now that he was angry , just by being stared at by those sharp eyes, her scalp began to tingle, and she subconsciously took a step back.

She stepped back , and Cui Heng took another step closer , lowering his eyes and speaking in a deep voice: " Do you really feel nothing ? "

It was obviously in a busy city, with tourists bustling around, and the hawkers' cries were still lively.

But when Xue Yi looked at him , his ears were buzzing and he couldn't hear anything clearly.

She was inexplicably afraid, as if someone had suddenly crossed the clearly drawn boundary between Chu, He and Han .

This made her very uncomfortable.

She was still more accustomed to him being more fierce, instead of being like this now, with his eyes clearly showing dissatisfaction.

And this dissatisfaction is not just about lust , he wants more.

Xue Yi looked at him and slowly held her breath.

What else could she give him?

Xue Yi became scared and panicked.

Her mind was a little confused, and she suddenly remembered that day when he accidentally mentioned that he wanted to marry her.

He also said so in the dream , but he didn't do it.

If she agrees , the trajectory in the dream may repeat itself.

She couldn't make the same mistake again.

Xue Yi curled her fingertips , lowered her head, held the bracelet in her hand and whispered softly: " The wood of this bracelet is not of high quality, and the polish is not smooth enough. If my second cousin doesn't like it , then don't let it go ..."

Cui Heng stared at her evasive eyes , slowly looked away , and suddenly smiled.

She didn't want to admit it , so there was no point in forcing her.

Lu Xueyi looked as soft as a ball of cotton, but the words he spoke stung him from time to time.

It hurt him to the core.

" Did I say no? "

Cui Heng lowered his eyebrows, held down her retracted hand, and put the bracelet into his sleeve.

Xue Yi breathed a sigh of relief.

Cui Heng became increasingly annoyed when he saw her relieved look.

As soon as the bracelet was put away, the two of them understood each other tacitly, and no one mentioned this incident again, as if it was just a moment of irrationality.

After buying a bunch of things, it was completely dark this time.

Soon , the fireworks at Chengtianmen will begin.

Cui Heng led her to walk around and go to Chengtianmen.

Yang Bao couldn't hold it anymore, so the two of them didn't buy any more.

But the vendors are still enthusiastic. Not far away, a man dressed as a Taoist priest is selling the marriage rope, and he speaks vividly with a good voice.

" This marriage rope has been worshiped in Hongluo Temple for eighty-one days. It is the most effective. As long as lovers are tied together with this rope for one night, they will definitely grow old together and last forever. "

" How much? " Someone asked curiously .

" Ten sticks. " The old Taoist replied.

" Shi Guan, why don't you go and grab it? "

The passer-by abandoned him angrily and walked away.

But there are also passionate men and women who actually pay for it.

Xue Yi glanced at it and saw that it was just an ordinary red rope, and sighed: " Someone actually bought it. I thought no one would believe this kind of deceptive trick. "

" Trick ? " Cui Heng glanced lightly.

" Yes. " Xueyi replied, " I used to live in a Buddhist hall . There was a marriage tree planted in the Buddhist hall. From time to time, people would throw red ropes. But all year round, very few people came to fulfill their wishes, so the marriage tree was Sometimes things must come true, and no matter how many red strings you wear, you can't force them. "

" Madam, sincerity leads to success . Don't you understand this? "

The veteran retorted .

" Even if it is useful, there is only one pen in the Buddhist hall. How do you explain the ten pens here? "

It was rare for Xue Yi to straighten up.

" I asked the mage to recite sutras and praise it. It is naturally extraordinary. When a lover is tied up, the friendship will be deeper. Even if you are ruthless, you can gain enlightenment if you use it. " The old Taoist still said stubbornly, " If you don't believe it, just use it. " Just try it and you will know. "

" I don't need it. "

No matter what Ren Laodao said, Xue Yi did not waver in the slightest.

She tugged on Cui Heng's sleeve: " Second cousin, let's go. "

Cui Heng hummed lightly , but the " enlightenment " that the old Taoist said just now kept echoing in his ears .

Is this thing really that effective?

Before leaving, he glanced and took another look.

When they got close to the carriage and were about to set off to Chengtian Gate, Cui Heng helped Xue Yi get on the carriage, but he didn't get on.

" I left something at the lantern. I'll look for it when I go back. You wait for me in the car. " Cui Heng said.

" What do you need me to come with? "

" Need not. "

Xue Yi wanted to come down, but Cui Heng pushed her up.

" Then you go and come back quickly. " Xueyi sat back again and waited quietly.

Cui Heng turned his back and walked a little faster, but instead of going to the lantern stall, he paused and stopped at the old road.

" Hey, Master, what's your answer ..."

The old Taoist was surprised, but Cui Heng's eyes turned sharp and he suppressed his voice.

Seeing the carriage parked not far away, the old Taoist shut his mouth knowingly: " Sir, what are you doing? "

" What, give me one. "

Cui Heng coughed against his fist, touched a silver ingot, and threw it away.

The old man understood, took the silver with both hands, chose the longest one and handed it over to him: " Master, take it. "

A fluttering red rope was handed over. Cui Heng stared at it and suddenly felt that he was going crazy again.

He would actually believe something that even Lu Xueyi didn't believe.

But unfortunately, he really came back.

Cui Heng held the red rope and sneered. For a moment, he balled up his hands and put the red rope into his sleeve before going back without changing his expression.

" Let's go. "

He turned over and the two of them headed towards Chengtian Gate.

Xue Yi was a little confused as to why he came back so soon, but seeing that he closed his eyes and rested as soon as he came back, he didn't dare to disturb him.

After a while, the carriage arrived at Linjiangxian Restaurant near Chengtianmen.

Because there are fireworks tonight, the restaurant is full of people , all of whom have made reservations early.

They are all distinguished guests and know each other.

As soon as the second son of the Bolingcui family came in, someone from a distance greeted him: " Brother Xingjian , I didn't expect to see you here. Brother Xingjian is also here to see the fireworks? "

" Yeah. " Cui Heng didn't seem to be very interested, and he just greeted politely.

Even so, many people stopped him along the way.

Xue Yi stood far away, and then she understood why Cui Heng chose an ankle-length power fence for her.

Otherwise, with so many people surrounding her, her identity would definitely not be concealed.

Even so, she was still a little scared to walk with such an eye-catching person, so she just pulled his sleeves and hid behind him.

" Who is this …"

Finally, someone brave couldn't bear his curiosity and quietly asked the beauty behind him .

Cui Heng's thin lips only smiled slightly and did not speak .

The man then understood that she was probably a beauty accompanying him, and asked no more questions.

After finishing the round, when he was finally going upstairs, a familiar voice suddenly came from far away.

=== Chapter 110 === _

" Xing Jian, why are you here too? "

Li Rufeng shouted in surprise, rubbed his eyes to make sure he saw it correctly, " You can't tell me, right? "

Cui Heng had deliberately avoided Li Rufeng 's position before , but unexpectedly he met him at the door.

Li Rufeng confirmed that it was him, abandoned the people around him and chased after him.

When his eyes fell on Bai Shengsheng's fingers holding Cui Heng's black sleeve, the surprise in his eyes was even greater: " Who is this? "

Xue Yi had met him several times and was so frightened that he quickly stopped.

Cui Heng remained calm and protected her behind him. He lowered his voice and said, " You go up first. I'll come back later. "

Xue Yi nodded gently, lifted up her skirt and climbed up the stairs behind him.

" Do n't leave! "

Li Rufeng looked at the figure that was indescribably familiar and was about to chase after him, but Cui Heng blocked his way and said coldly: " Are you very free? "

" No, who is this? " Li Rufeng asked, " Since when did you hide such a beauty beside you ? "

" We just met. " Cui Heng's voice was indifferent.

" Do I know her? Is she a noble girl from a certain family or a famous singer? "

Li Rufeng stared at the back, feeling indescribably familiar.

" Ask so many people what they are doing, but you don't know. "

Cui Heng stopped immediately.

" but I …"

" What are you doing? You are supposed to be on duty today . If you are so free, why not go back and exchange with Lu Canjun, so that he can have a rest. "

Cui Heng frowned.

Although his voice was calm, it was not difficult to hear the threat.

" No! " Li Rufeng immediately stopped and curled his lips, " Why don't you just ask. "

" She is timid and is not allowed to ask. "

Cui Heng glanced at him warningly before turning and going up the stairs.

" What's the big deal. "

Li Rufeng snorted and touched his chin, but the more he thought about it, the more something was wrong.

The woman was so afraid of him, and she was so protective of Xing Jian. Both of them were afraid that he would see her. Could it be that he knew this woman?

It seems so.

But he knew a lot of women, and just now he only saw a pair of snow-white soft hands. He couldn't figure out who they were for the moment.

But this was Cui Heng, and Cui Heng had a woman by his side, which was enough to shock people's jaws.

If you miss it again this time, it will not be so easy in the future.

He must find out who this person is.

Li Rufeng thought for a while and simply waited in the private room facing the stairs.

He didn't believe he couldn't wait until someone came out!

While Li Rufeng was waiting, at the same time, two pairs of surprised eyes appeared outside the door.

Those two people were originally following Lu Xueyi, but they didn't expect to bump into the second young master.

The two looked at each other with disbelief in their eyes.

upstairs

Xue Yi had just been almost discovered, and her heart was fluctuating. She drank half a cup of tea before her racing heart stopped.

" What are you afraid of? No one can see it. "

Cui Heng came in, closed the door, loosened his collar and said.

" What if ..."

Xue Yi was still worried and paced back and forth.

If even a hint of the news reached her aunt's ears, her plan would be ruined.

" With me here, what are you afraid of? " Cui Heng's eyes darkened, " Eat first, there will be fireworks later. "

" Why are there fireworks? " Xueyi looked up , unable to stop being surprised,

" We decided on a random location, and we happened to meet him. " Cui Heng said casually.

Not long after fireworks came out, they were still a curious thing.

I only saw Xue Yi once on the birthday banquet of my old father-in-law . At that time, the lights were so bright and colorful that it was unforgettable.

I didn't expect that I would bump into it by chance .

Xue Yi was looking forward to it, and she was absent-minded even during the meal. She only poked her chopsticks a few times and then stopped moving.

" Why don't you eat? " Cui Heng stopped.

" I'm full. " Xueyi put down her chopsticks and wiped her lips.

Cui Heng stared at the slightly moving food in front of her and frowned slightly. He pushed a basin of mutton over and said, " Eat more to avoid getting tired later. "

Xue Yi was wandering in a fugue, but when he said this, her ears suddenly turned red and she stubbornly refused to move.

" Don't want to eat? " Cui Heng put down his chopsticks and smiled, " If you don't eat, can you still walk tomorrow morning? "

" you …"

Xue Yi stared at him gently, but knew that he always meant what he said.

The one who felt aggrieved by this kind of thing was himself.

Just eat, Xueyi had to pick up the chopsticks again and pick up the rice in a dull manner.

After finishing the meal and bathing, the fireworks outside have not yet started.

Xue Yi opened the window and lay down by the window to wait.

The restaurant was very high, and even if the window was opened, her face could not be seen clearly from below, so she was able to relax and look at the street market below.

Chang'an is so lively. Men and women in the night market, dressed in fragrant clothes and beautiful figures, intertwined with each other, with indescribable emotions flowing in their eyes.

" It's windy up here , why don't you put on some clothes? "

Cui Heng came out of the bath, took off his cloak and threw it over.

" forget. "

Xue Yi blinked and turned around to let him fasten his cloak.

" I didn't forget to watch the fireworks. "

Cui Heng scolded, but his voice was not harsh.

Xue Yi was already familiar with his various tones and was not afraid of him at this time: " When will the fireworks start? "

" There's still a quarter of an hour left. " Cui Heng glanced at the sky. It was still early, so he handed her the sandalwood bracelet and said, " Put it on for me. "

The fireworks hadn't come yet, and Xue Yi was bored, so he opened the bracelet with two fingers and asked him to put it on.

His hands were slender and powerful, with prominent joints. Due to long-term martial arts practice, the veins on his hands were slightly swollen, making him look more powerful than ordinary people.

When Xue Yi compared it, he realized that the sandalwood string seemed a bit too small for him.

Sure enough, it was quite difficult for the slender hands to squeeze through the ring-shaped bracelet.

The bracelet was stretched a little bit, and the beads were separated one by one, and the red rope was almost broken.

Xue Yi looked down, a blush suddenly appearing on her cheeks.

However, Cui Heng didn't seem to mean it. When it got stuck in his palm , he deliberately asked: " Did you buy a smaller one? "

" Maybe a little. "

Xue Yi lowered his voice, but was embarrassed to say that his palm was obviously too big and his finger bones were too prominent.

" Really ? " Cui Heng raised his eyebrows slightly, " You didn't think about my size when you bought it? "

What size should I consider for this bracelet?

Xue Yi's cheeks were slightly warm: " Why don't you stop wearing it now? I'll go back and change the rope and braid it again. "

" Try a few more times and you'll get used to it. " Cui Heng held her hand and glanced at her, " I thought you should be the most experienced in this kind of thing. "

Xue Yi understood this time that he did it on purpose.

She pursed her lips and urged: " Are you still wearing it ..."

As soon as he finished speaking, there was a sudden sound, and his hand suddenly put it on.

The bracelet was firmly on his wrist.

Xue Yi quickly let go of her hand, but her cheeks were ripe.

Cui Heng adjusted the bracelet with a smile in his eyes: " Wear a bracelet, why are you blushing? "

Xue Yi bit her lip and didn't answer, only tilting her head to avoid his gradually heavier breath.

However, Cui Heng firmly suppressed her from behind.

He used the hand with the bracelet to stroke down her waistline and touched her face, forcing her to answer: " Tell me, your face is so red. What did you remember? "

Chapter 78 _ fireworks

If she had known that this bracelet would be used on her , Xue Yi would definitely not have chosen this item at that time .

Even if it is to pick a jade pendant.

=== Chapter 111 === _

However, Cui Heng was still reluctant and whispered into her ear: " Why don't you say it? "

Xue Yi was speechless and just looked out the window stubbornly : " I didn't think about anything. "

" Didn't you think you were blushing? " Cui Heng pinched her chin and turned it around.

Xue Yi had no choice but to speak and whispered: " I'm thinking of you. "

" What do you think of me? " Cui Heng asked again .

Xue Yi refused to answer this time.

Cui Heng saw that her face was as red as blood, and asked again: " Then you bought a small one on purpose, right? "

" No. " Xue Yi quickly explained, " There is really nothing better . The money was just enough , so I bought it. "

" The money is just right? Are you perfunctory with me? "

Cui Heng's eyes suddenly changed, and the wrist with the bracelet slowly dropped, sliding on her weak spot.

Xue Yi stared at him in surprise , but had to bite her lower lip: " I didn't. "

" What is it if it's not perfunctory? "

Cui Heng had a smile in his eyes , but that was not the case with his hands.

The bracelet is indeed not exquisite enough. The sandalwood beads are polished to be large or small, and are uneven.

The wooden beads slid past one by one , and Xue Yi had to hold on to the window edge.

" This is already the best one I have seen today, cousin ..." She bit her lip and her voice broke for a moment , " If cousin is not satisfied , I will polish it myself when I get back . I will definitely make it satisfactory to you. "

" No need to go back. "

Cui Heng leaned forward and hugged her tighter , lowering his voice , " I can polish it just as well here . "

Xue Yi's already ripe cheeks were almost bleeding: " You ..."

" What the hell, who told you to have poor eyesight and buy a defective product? "

Cui Heng had a smile in his eyes and continued to tease her through her clothes.

The night was getting darker outside the window , and there was a slight breeze . The originally quiet crowd downstairs suddenly started to shout . They all looked to the east. There was also movement on the tower of Chengtianmen not far away.

" The fireworks are about to start. " Xue Yi suppressed her voice and looked back at him, " I want to see the fireworks. "

" You can see it if you want, it's not like you can't see it . "

Cui Heng spoke casually and pushed her to the window.

But with him like this, how could Xue Yi care about watching the fireworks?

" Cousin, I really want to see the fireworks, can you wait a little while? "

Xue Yi pleaded softly .

Feeling that she was trembling, Cui Heng slowed down his hands and said, " What's so good about fireworks, isn't there in Jiang Zuo? "

" No. " Xue Yi frowned, holding his fingers so hard that they turned slightly white, and her eyes were covered with moisture: " It's really about to start. "

" There's enough time. "

Cui Heng's throat rolled slightly, and his eyes darkened at some point. The hand holding her tightened tighter and tighter. Xue Yi was squeezed between the railing and him, and was forced to stand on tiptoes.

" Second cousin ..."

She called him in fear , but the more she called, the heavier Cui Heng's breathing became. He pushed up her skirt and pressed it against her ear, whispering, " Wait a moment. "

Xue Yi snorted from her nose and closed her eyes slightly.

As soon as her eyes were closed and her ears became more alert, she seemed to be able to hear the dull sound of wooden beads hitting each other.

After all, this bracelet was bought at a market stall, and the rope is not very strong.

" It will disconnect. "

Xue Yi grabbed his wrist and seemed to have heard the sound of the rope tightening.

" It's not as weak as you think. "

Cui Heng remained the same and brushed her weak hand away.

The bracelet slowly retreated from his wrist to the palm of his hand, and continued to slide down. Together with the front and back, Xue Yi also stood on tiptoes, becoming more and more unsteady. When the bracelet was about to slip from his fingertips, a firework It cut through the night sky and exploded with sparks all over the sky.

Immediately afterwards, the crisp sound of wooden beads falling to the ground was heard everywhere, and they fell to the ground with a crackle.

Xue Yi also fell down, barely supported by Cui Heng's hand on his waist.

" Didn't you say it wouldn't break? "

Xue Yi glared at him slightly, but her eyes were filled with water. Not only did she have no strength, but she seemed to be coquettishly angry.

" Who knew the things you bought are the same as yours? " Cui Heng chuckled, stroking her waist, " It's the same thing , so useless. "

The more the hand touched, the hotter it became. Xue Yi's waist and eyes went numb, and she could no longer stand.

" It's worthless. "

Cui Heng scolded her lowly, but didn't move any more . He just hugged her and calmed down.

After a moment of slowing down, Xue Yi finally managed to stand firmly, and the blush on her cheeks slowly faded away.

At this time , the fireworks outside also exploded one after another.

" So lovely. "

Xue Yi poked her head slightly and couldn't help but sigh.

Cui Heng stared at her side face and saw that her eyes were sparkling, more brilliant than the dazzling fireworks.

He slowly moved his eyes away and agreed lightly: " It's quite beautiful. "

Xue Yi's eyes were completely attracted by the fireworks. He looked at them for a moment, let out a sigh, quickly closed his palms and closed his eyes.

" What are you doing? " Cui Heng asked.

" Pray. " Xue Yi lay on the window sill and closed her eyes devoutly, " I heard that praying for fireworks is very effective. "

Cui Heng leaned against the window and snorted, not believing the little girl's innocent statement.

But when he thought of the red thread on his sleeve, a trace of stiffness flashed across his face, and he asked her in an ordinary manner: " What wish did you make? "

" Peace. " Xueyi's wish was extremely simple, and her white fingers were tightly knitted together, " I want to be safe in the next month, set up a household smoothly, and then have a yard of my own. "

" What kind of yard? " Cui Heng became interested.

" One in and one out is enough. " Xueyi calculated based on the income of the shop, " It is best not to be too far away. There is a laurel tree planted inside . It is best to open up a vegetable plot. "

" You are the only one in such a small yard? " Cui Heng asked.

" And Harukata, she has been with me for so many years, so naturally she wants to come with me. " Xue Yi replied.

" Then what? "

Cui Heng's voice deepened, and she realized that there was no place for him in her wish, and her chest suddenly felt tight.

" What then? "

The fireworks outside temporarily stopped, and Xue Yi opened her dazed eyes, as if she really hadn't thought about this problem.

He was standing right in front of her, but she turned a blind eye.

Cui Heng stared at her clear eyes and searched carefully , and found that she really had no intention of nostalgia, nor did she waver for a moment. The hands hanging by her sides slowly curled up.

" It's okay, I'm just curious. " Cui Heng said calmly, " If you encounter trouble in the future , you can still come to me. "

" No need. " Xue Yi shook her head considerately, " If it's broken, it's broken. There is no reason to break the connection. If someone finds out, it will damage the reputation of the second cousin. "

Just break it off, she is really hard-hearted.

Cui Heng's voice deepened: " You are an orphan with no one to help you. Aren't you afraid that people will miss you? "

Xue Yi actually didn't want to get married, but when he questioned her, she became unconvinced: " At worst, find a suitable widower to marry, and naturally no one will care about her. "

" A widower? " Cui Heng frowned, but he didn't expect her to have such thoughts, " What kind of widower? "

Xue Yi just mentioned it casually. Now he thought about his own conditions and estimated, " Is it possible to find a scholar? "

" You have thought carefully. Indeed, your conditions are more than enough for a scholar who has lost his wife. "

Cui Heng looked her up and down, then slowly approached her, pushed her to the window , and suddenly asked with a smile, " Have you grown taller? "

Xue Yi was trapped between him and the window sill . He was confused when he heard this, but he still nodded: " It's a bit longer. "

She used to be just at the level of his shoulders, probably because she had eaten well, but now she was a little bit taller.

" In addition to growing taller ..." Cui Heng lowered his eyes slightly, " Has he also grown up? "

The big cloak that Xue Yi was wearing had already fallen off due to the commotion just now, and the collar was slightly open. When he saw it, he quickly raised his hand to cover it.

" Why don't you speak? " Cui Heng seemed to be just stating the facts.

Xue Yi's face flushed slightly when he saw him , and she nodded slightly: " It seems so. "

" Three months go by so fast, more than half of it has passed by. " Cui Heng put his hand on her waist, caressing her along her waist line slowly, and then he suddenly pressed her down hard when he fell under her waist. He stood at the window and asked solemnly, " You have changed a lot? "

Xue Yi didn't understand what he meant, but nodded anyway.

" Since things have changed ..." Cui Heng approached her ear and his voice suddenly dropped, " Then if you get used to me, can a scholar satisfy you? "

Xue Yi was hugged warmly from behind by him , and then she understood what he meant. Her cheeks turned red instantly, and she retorted in a low voice: " Do you think everyone has as much desire as you? "

There was no end to it once he saw her.

" Am I serious ? " Cui Heng smiled, " Since you think so, I can't let you down. "

Then, he put his hands on his belt, making a gesture to untie it again.

When Xue Yi saw it, her voice immediately softened: " I was wrong, I'm really tired. "

This excuse is not her first used.

However, Cui Heng knew it was an excuse but still believed it every time.

He stared into her eyes for a moment, and finally just stroked her hair and let her go back: " Go to sleep if you feel sleepy. "

Xue Yi breathed a sigh of relief, washed up slowly and went to sleep.

=== Chapter 112 === _

But Cui Heng stood by the window for a long time, so long that Xue Yi didn't know when he came back.

When she was half asleep , she suddenly felt as if the tip of her index finger had been caught and something was tied to it.

She wanted to pull back, but was held down when she moved. After trying several times to no avail, she gave up.

When I was drowsy, I felt that the hand was clasped tightly by someone's fingers.

Xueyi originally thought it was a dream and that it would be fine when she woke up, but when she opened her eyes the next day, she was sleepy and found a red mark on her index finger.

Xue Yi rubbed her eyes, rubbed the red mark and pondered for a long time, and suddenly remembered the old man who sold red rope yesterday.

The more I look at it, the more it looks like.

But ... isn't that a trick that even little girls don't believe ?

Xue Yi sat up and stared suspiciously at Cui Heng who had not yet opened his eyes beside him. He hesitated to speak and endured it again and again, but still couldn't help but secretly glance at his hand.

But Cui Heng's back was turned to her, and his hands were blocked.

Xue Yi stood up and was about to catch one when the sleeping man suddenly opened his eyes: " What are you doing? "

His voice was still a little gravelly, but when he opened his eyes , he was extremely sharp.

Xue Yi was so frightened that she quickly stopped her hand and explained in a low voice: " I just want to ask, did you go back to buy the red rope yesterday? "

" What red rope? " Cui Heng looked grim.

Xue Yi let out a sigh, if it wasn't him, then where did this red mark come from?

" You really don't have one? " Xueyi handed the red-stained finger to his eyes, " Then ... what is this? "

" How do I know? " Cui Heng looked impatient and turned over to get dressed. " It's getting late. Get up and get ready to go back. "

The more he behaves like this, the stranger Xue Yi becomes.

When he stood up , Xue Yi noticed that there was nothing on his right hand, but his left hand was slightly curled up, which was suspicious.

While Cui Heng was getting dressed , Xue Yi suddenly reached out, grabbed his left hand and lifted it up.

But when I picked it up with my hand, it was clean .

How not?

" What are you looking for? " Cui Heng glanced at her.

" No ... nothing. "

Xue Yi immediately let go of her hand.

" Then you want to help me get dressed? " Cui Heng's eyebrows moved slightly.

" I ..." Xue Yi was so nervous that she had to get out of bed, " Yes. "

" Then why don't you take action? "

Cui Heng stood calmly, with his upper body uncovered and only wearing a pair of obscene pants.

His upper body had smooth lines and was lean but not exaggerated. Xue Yi's cheeks were slightly red and she had to pick up clothes to change for him.

Cui Heng looked at her reddish cheeks, with the corners of her lips curled up.

He just lowered his eyelashes and turned the finger on his left hand almost imperceptibly .

—There was a red mark drawn by a red rope under the ring finger.

Chapter 79 _ Outer room (repair)

Xueyi had done the job of undressing Cui Heng many times , but this was the first time that she had helped him dress .

Xue Yi picked up the clothes and when she helped him put them on on tiptoes , she suddenly felt strange in her heart.

Although her father rarely visited her mother and daughter when she was young , every time her father came, it seemed that it was her mother who dressed him.

This behavior seems a bit too close.

" What are you thinking about? "

Cui Heng opened his arms and asked in a deep voice when he saw her not moving for a long time .

When Xue Yi was reminded by him, she realized that she was holding his middle coat for him when she was distracted, and her eyes happened to fall on his thin waist.

He has a well-proportioned figure , with a particularly smooth waistline , and a few strands of veins bulging slightly on his well-defined muscles, which converge downward one by one.

" I didn't think anything of it. " Xue Yi glanced at it and quickly moved away.

However, Cui Heng pinched her chin and said , " I've been staring at her for so long. Does it look good? "

What's so good about a few tough pieces of meat.

Xue Yi moved his eyes away and whispered: " That's it . "

" What's that like? " Cui Heng still didn't let go, his fingers lingering on the side of her face.

Xue Yi was tickled by him , so she tilted her head and pursed her lips, saying deliberately: " It doesn't look good. "

" It doesn't look good, why did you keep looking at it for so long? " Cui Heng slowly moved closer to her forehead, " As long as it's useful. "

Xue Yi's cheeks suddenly became hot and she turned her head to avoid his deep eyes.

" What are you hiding from? " Cui Heng pinched her face and turned her around , " Don't you know if it's useful? "

Xue Yi didn't want to answer , but Cui Heng still pinched her chin and forced her: " Speak. "

She held it in for a moment and couldn't help but curse in a low voice: " Shameless. "

" You have a tough mouth. " Cui Heng pinched the soft flesh on her face, " Whenever your sharp tongue becomes as honest as the other one, you will be relieved. "

Xue Yi's cheeks became even hotter. She pushed him away and was about to leave , but he grabbed her waist and pushed her back.

" Okay , I won't tease you anymore. " Cui Heng held her waist with both hands , put his chin on the top of her hair and gently rubbed it, " I'm going to Jing Zhaoyin, can you go back by yourself later? "

" I don't want to go back. " Xueyi shook his head, " It's time to get the household registration. I want to see the yard. "

When she mentioned her household registration, Cui Heng paused for a moment.

But Xue Yi still asked, his eyes shining: " Second cousin, do you know where there is a free yard like what I said last night? "

" I haven't noticed . " Cui Heng said lightly, " I'll help you find the yard, so you don't have to worry about it. "

Xueyi didn't want to trouble him, but his voice couldn't be refused, so she had no choice but to nod: " Okay. "

For a moment, she felt that it was not good to tire him out, so she stood up on her tiptoes and tapped his lips lightly.

She originally planned to leave at the first touch, but Cui Heng did not allow her to step back, grabbed her waist and kissed her deeper.

The early morning kiss wasn't intense, but it was gentle and lingering, and it seemed like she couldn't stop.

Cui Heng held her waist and rubbed her waistline with his big hands, as if he wanted to knead her into one with himself.

It wasn't until he was about to lose control again that Xue Yi bit him anxiously that Cui Heng let go.

But the kiss on her lips was wet and soft, and her eyes seemed to be wet from the kiss.

" time to go. "

Xue Yi leaned on his shoulder and panted for a while, then reached out to push his hand holding her waist.

Only then did Cui Heng let go of his hand.

Turning around, when he saw wooden beads all over the floor, he stopped her again and said, " Pick up the beads later and string them again for me. "

Xue Yi followed his eyes and saw those beads, and her cheeks instantly turned red.

This bracelet is like this, is it possible that he still wears it?

" This one is broken, can I buy another one for you? " Xue Yi blushed and refused to pick it up.

" No need. " Cui Heng interrupted, with a smile in his eyes, " That's it. "

Her cheeks felt hot at the sight of him, and Xue Yi quickly dodged away.

She really overestimated his bottom line!

downstairs

In Linjiangxian's private room, all the doors were closed tightly, except for one that was open.

Li Rufeng wrapped himself in a blanket, trembling and gritting his teeth, but his eyes were fixed on the stairs facing him.

He will not give up until the woman comes out today .

Li Rufeng thought secretly, and refused to leave.

After staying up for half the night, when he was in a daze , someone suddenly rushed in from outside and shook him vigorously.

" Join the army , no good, something happened! " the guard said anxiously.

" What's going on? " Li Rufeng was excited, " Is there something going on upstairs? "

" No, something happened to the Turkic envoy . " The guard pointed outside, his voice trembling, " That General Wu La, he slipped and fell into the water and died! "

" Dead? " Li Rufeng suddenly woke up and quickly dragged someone into the house, " Why is he dead? Is it you ? "

" It's not me. Tonight Wu La was drunk and got into a fight with the second prince again. I saw Wu La walking staggeringly by the river alone, so I stayed in the dark and was about to take advantage of the opportunity to push him. But. Before I could make a move, a person appeared out of nowhere and made a move before me. It was really strange! " The guard was confused.

" Can you see that person's face clearly? "

" No, it was too dark and I couldn't see anything . " The guard shook his head.

" Did you hit it accidentally? " Li Rufeng pondered again.

" No, I clearly saw him reaching out and pushing. " The guard explained again.

Li Rufeng didn't understand this time either.

Who else besides them has a grudge against Wu La?

It happened to be such a coincidence that he figured out the rift between Wu La and the second prince and took advantage of it to take action.

He was supposed to be on duty tonight , and Lu Canjun couldn't afford such a big deal alone. Seeing this, Li Rufeng didn't care to wait around, so he took the others and left for now.

=== Chapter 113 === _

As soon as Wu La's body was sent back, there was a commotion as expected at the Sifang Pavilion. The people on the third prince's side insisted that it was the second prince who had done it, while the second prince insisted that it was not him, but he and Wu La had just done it. Everyone thought he did it.

The second prince also had a bad temper, so he simply admitted it, and for a while the Sifang Pavilion was noisy.

But no one suspected that he was elsewhere, so Li Rufeng just thought it was a good show, found an excuse and hurried to Linjiangxian's restaurant.

But when he returned, the building was empty.

After keeping watch all night, but with such a result , Li Rufeng felt a sigh of relief in his chest and went to Jing Zhaoyin angrily.

Jing Zhaoyin and Cui Heng are thinking about the house.

Three months was almost here, but Lu Xueyi had no intention of wavering.

He frowned, his face uncontrollably irritated.

But if you do nothing, it will inevitably make her suspicious.

So Cui Heng still told Yang Bao: " Go find a yard with one entrance and one exit. It's best to bring a laurel tree. "

When Li Rufeng came in, he heard his instructions and raised his eyebrows: " What kind of yard are you looking for? Are you going to take that woman from last night as an outhouse? "

" What outer room? " Cui Heng frowned.

" If it's not an outer room, what kind of courtyard do you want to build ? " Li Rufeng asked.

Cui Heng understood that he had misunderstood, and bothered him to ask about Lu Xueyi's identity. He frowned and asked, " Why not? "

He hasn't married yet, so it wouldn't be a big deal to raise one.

" Is it pretty tight? " Li Rufeng smiled, " It just so happens that I have an empty yard in Guangdefang , but I haven't sold it because it's too small. If you don't mind, I can leave it to you if you can use it. . "

Cui Heng was just perfunctory with Lu Xueyi and didn't want to let her go. There was only one place that would be fine, so he casually agreed: " Okay. "

After talking about the chores, Li Rufeng became serious.

After closing the door , he said: " Wula is dead. "

" If you die, you will die. "

Cui Heng didn't even raise his eyelids.

He estimated that the conflict between Wu La and the second prince probably only happened in the past few days, and he had already ordered them to act according to the situation.

" But we didn't do it. Wu La was killed by someone else. " Li Rufeng spoke again.

" Who are you if not you ? " Cui Heng finally looked up.

" I don't know either, so I'm here to report it to you. "

Li Rufeng explained the matter to him exactly as it was.

After hearing this, Cui Heng's face darkened: " What a coincidence, he and we are thinking of getting together? "

" It's indeed a coincidence. The guards said that the man moved cleanly and had quick eyes and hands. I'm afraid he has been watching him for more than a day. " Li Rufeng thought.

" So this person obviously wants to put the blame on the second prince. He is so familiar with people inside the Turks and hates people in Ula ..."

Cui Heng clasped his fingers on the table and frowned .

" Could it be someone from the Cui family who did it? " Li Rufeng guessed.

" No. " Cui Heng shook his head. Somehow, a guess came into his mind, " Is it possible that there were still people alive back then? "

" Impossible, it's been three years. " Li Rufeng shook his head, understanding who he was talking about, " Besides , even if he was alive, he should have returned long ago. "

Logically speaking , this is the case, but in many things, circumstances are far from reasonable.

Cui Heng couldn't describe the feeling, so he just leaned on the chair and closed his eyes without answering.

If his brother is really still alive, he can let go of his guilt.

But if the brother is alive, then what will happen to everything he did to Lu Xueyi?

The veins on his forehead suddenly jumped, Cui Heng pressed his temple heavily with his index finger.

" Send someone to conduct a thorough investigation and ask everyone nearby. Be sure to ask about the person's physical appearance. "

Cui Heng's voice deepened.

" I 'll go right away. " Li Rufeng agreed.

Cui Heng pondered for a moment, then stood up, took his clothes and went out : " I will go to the Cui family's ancestral grave to take a look. "

" impossible …"

Li Rufeng wanted to stop him, but Cui Heng was already out the door.

Li Rufeng looked at his back and sighed.

As long as his brother's matter is involved, this man will be stunned.

The battle was so brutal that the corpses could not be separated, and a burial mound was erected in the end.

It is precisely because of this that Cui Heng always has a trace of doubt.

But in such a tragic situation, there is no chance of survival.

Li Rufeng shook his head, and after giving instructions to find someone, he simply went to the alley not far away to look at the yard.

Unexpectedly, when he reached the entrance of the courtyard, he met an unexpected person.

" Cousin Lu, why are you here? "

Li Rufeng's eyes lit up when he saw Lu Xueyi from a distance.

Xue Yi was also surprised when she heard Li Rufeng's voice.

Although her second cousin had just agreed to find a yard for her, after all, this was where she would live for the rest of her life, so Xueyi still wanted to see it for herself.

So after coming out of the cloth shop, she asked someone to show her around. Unexpectedly, she met Li Rufeng.

" Are you here to buy a yard? "

Li Rufeng understood as soon as she saw the Yaren beside her.

He had already discovered it, and Xue Yi could no longer hide it, so she could only nod: " Exactly. "

" Aren't you engaged to Sanlang ? Why do you want to buy a yard? " Li Rufeng asked.

" The shop has a profit, so we're just buying a property. " Xue Yi made an excuse .

" My cousin is very motivated . "

It's not difficult to understand why he wants to buy a property, not to mention that Li Rufeng has a soft ear, and he will believe whatever Xue Yi says.

" Is this yard yours? "

Seeing him standing carelessly, Xue Yi vaguely understood.

" It's mine. " Li Rufeng admitted, " You like it? "

Xue Yi nodded : " Cousin, can you sell this yard to me? "

Li Rufeng was about to agree when he suddenly thought of Cui Heng's wife. After thinking about it, he changed his mind: " This yard is a bit small. I have a second entrance. Do you want to take a look? "

" No need, I just want a smaller one. " Xue Yi shook his head.

" It's strange, how come both of them want a small yard today. " Li Rufeng muttered.

However, Xue Yi heard something unusual and raised his eyes slightly: " Dare I ask my cousin, is there anyone besides me who also likes this yard? "

" It's your second cousin. " Li Rufeng replied.

It turned out to be her second cousin. As soon as she finished speaking, he did it. By chance, he fell in love with a room.

Xue Yi curled her fingertips slightly, and just when she was feeling grateful, Li Rufeng spoke again.

" It's said to be used for raising an outer room. " Li Rufeng explained, and then asked her closer, " You also live in Cui Mansion, have you ever seen his outer room? "

As soon as the word " outer room " came out, Xue Yi's face instantly turned pale.

What outer room?

Didn't we obviously agree to set up a female household for her and start her own business in a serious way?

Xue Yi 's mind was buzzing, and the image of her second cousin's words kept popping up in her head. Why did she become an outsider?

For a moment, a suspicion suddenly arose in her heart : Since helping her buy a house was fake, did her second cousin really help her set up a female household?

Chapter 80 _ apologize

During the First World War, there were many people of the Cui family who died in the battle and their bones were buried in the yellow sand. The Cui family built a tomb for them.

If this matter is really related to the person from that time , and a great revenge has been avenged , there should at least be worship in front of the tomb.

Thinking of this, Cui Heng did not take the carriage, but rode straight to the western suburbs.

" Sir , please slow down. "

Yang Bao chased after him on horseback , and found that the young master was rushing to the cemetery, and thought that he was possessed.

But Cui Heng turned a deaf ear and instead speeded up . Yang Bao complained so much that he could only catch the horse's belly and catch up.

There were thick cypress trees in the suburbs . It was still early and the weather was a bit cold.

After getting off the horse , Cui Heng's steps were extremely fast, but when he was about to reach his brother's grave , he slowed down again.

He knew there was little hope, but the love of flesh and blood was hard to let go , so he had to make a trip.

However, when I walked to the tomb , the last glimmer of hope was gone.

The tomb was empty , with no sign of anyone worshiping.

In the past three years, even his mother has gradually given up on her, but he is the only one who still retains a trace of unrealistic thoughts.

Cui Heng stared at the tombstone and stood still for a while . After a while , a smile appeared on his lips .

This time , his thoughts were completely eliminated.

In the summer, the vegetation was lush. Although he often came to visit his brother, he had not been here for half a month and the weeds in front of the tomb had grown wildly again. The long clumps of thatch covered the tombstone, making it look a bit desolate.

As soon as they arrived, Cui Heng leaned over and cleared away the weeds bit by bit, and then sat with his brother for a while.

=== Chapter 114 === _

Unexpectedly, when he was sitting down, a piece of ashes flew over from nowhere, like burned paper money, and landed at his feet leisurely.

At this time, it is neither a new year nor a festival. Who comes to worship?

Cui Heng looked in the direction where the paper money was floating, and suddenly saw some unburned paper money left in a brazier in front of a tombstone.

The paper money also flew out of the brazier in front of the tomb.

Cui Heng immediately stood up and went over. When he touched it, he found that there was still a trace of warmth at the bottom of the brazier. The person worshiping had probably just left.

And this tomb is also a member of the Cui clan who accompanied the army back then.

As soon as Wu La died, people came to worship Cui, and those who worshiped were Cui's old friends.

Three coincidences stacked together cannot help but make people suspicious.

" I remember that the owner of this tombstone was my brother's deputy general? "

Cui Heng stared at the name on the tombstone for a moment, then turned his head and asked Yang Bao beside him.

" Seems to be. "

Yang Bao stared at the name and thought for a while, then remembered it.

Sure enough, he is an old person from back then. Who will come to worship him?

Why did you only worship this lieutenant?

The corners of his forehead bulged, and Cui Heng's originally suppressed thoughts emerged uncontrollably, and they were stronger than ever before.

—There is an answer that is ready to come out, almost impossible to hide.

After twisting the still warm ashes, Cui Heng immediately stood up and looked around sharply.

But it was extremely quiet all around, except for the occasional chirping of birds from the bottom of the leaves, there was no other sound.

After standing still for a moment, Cui Heng immediately ordered Yang Bao: " Go and investigate in secret. You must find the person who is worshiping. Also, don't alert your mother about this matter. "

After giving instructions to Yang Bao, he got up and returned to Jing Zhaoyin to mobilize more manpower.

In front of Guangdefang

When asked by Li Rufeng , Xue Yi didn't reply for a long time, without blinking, as if he was possessed.

Li Rufeng was suspicious and waved his hand in front of her eyes: " Cousin Lu, what's wrong with you? "

With a wave of his hand , Xue Yi suddenly came back to his senses and took a step back: " I'm fine. "

" Then this yard ..."

" I don't want the yard anymore, I won't bother my cousin anymore. "

Xue Yi's voice turned cold.

" You don't have to give in . I'm just a foreigner. Just change to another room. " Li Rufeng thought she was unhappy, so he persuaded her, " Compared with this, I am naturally willing to give it to you. "

These words made Xue Yi's chest feel even tighter.

In the eyes of these men, women from outside the house are not worthy of being on the stage, and my second cousin probably thinks the same way.

She twitched her lips and said, " Thank you for your kindness, cousin, but I still have something to do, so I'll take the first step. "

Li Rufeng wanted to call her, but she turned around.

When he saw that slender and graceful back again, Li Rufeng's eyes suddenly froze.

Why is this figure so similar to the woman next to Cui Heng?

At this time , Xue Yi was helped into the carriage, and one hand was reaching out to hold the door.

The stretched out hand was long and white, and Li Rufeng suddenly remembered the way the woman stretched out her white fingers to grasp Cui Heng's sleeve last night.

Could it be that Cousin Lu is the woman from last night?

Li Rufeng's eyes widened instantly.

Impossible, isn't cousin Lu already Cui San's fiancée?

And according to Cui Heng's temperament, he shouldn't be able to take away his brother's wife.

The two of them are incompatible with each other, and I have never seen them behave out of bounds in front of others.

Li Rufeng was stunned for a moment and then pressed his head again. He must have been awake all night and his mind was confused to have such a ridiculous idea.

Lihuayuan

After returning, Xue Yi changed her clothes, drank another cup of herbal tea, and slowly sat down.

Even if her second cousin really didn't want to let her go and wanted to raise her as a wife outside her husband's house, what could she do?

It seemed like she had no one she could rely on.

Xue Yi rested on her elbows and rubbed her brows in frustration.

Qingfang was packing her clothes when he suddenly took out a package of things wrapped in a handkerchief from his sleeves. He made a sound and handed it to her: " Madam, what is this? Do you still want it? "

What was wrapped in the handkerchief was the wooden beads he had picked up. Xue Yi's cheeks felt hot and he hurriedly snatched them back.

When the veil was loose , Qingfang also saw it. It turned out that there were scattered sandalwood beads inside.

It was probably used as a bracelet, but somehow it got broken.

Since I didn't lose it, I figured I'd still wear it.

Harukata asked thoughtfully: " Madam, do you want to string them together ? I will find a suitable rope for you. "

Xue Yi was upset and wanted to throw the bead directly away.

But Li Rufeng was speaking one-sidedly after all, and it would be troublesome if there was a misunderstanding.

From the bottom of her heart, she still didn't want to think of him like that.

When hesitating , Xue Yi withdrew her hand again and responded softly: " You can find one for me. "

After a moment, he added: " It's stronger and won't break. "

Harukata agreed briskly and wanted to help her considerately, but Xueyi didn't dare to let her touch it. He just carried it on his back, washed it by himself, and then hung it up again after drying.

After being upset all day, she still couldn't help but go to Qingwu Courtyard on the second night.

Cui Heng stayed away all night yesterday because of his brother's affairs. He only had a rest in Jing Zhaoyin and returned to his house the next day.

As soon as he entered the door, he saw that the person who usually avoided him came to Qingwu Courtyard and was standing in front of the window of his room without knowing what he was thinking.

" Lu ..." Seeing Cui Heng coming back, Qiurong stepped forward to remind Xue Yi .

Cui Heng's eyes narrowed and he signaled her to be silent.

Qiurong knew what he meant and turned to leave. Sure enough, when she was leaving, she turned around and saw the young master suddenly hugging his cousin from behind.

The young master and his cousin seemed to be getting closer.

Qiurong covered her mouth and smiled, closing the door for them .

Xue Yi was shocked.

She was in a trance when she was suddenly embraced by a generous embrace and screamed.

" What are you shouting, it's me. "

Cui Heng smiled and held down her struggling hand.

" Why are you walking silently? "

When Xue Yi turned around and saw that familiar face, her frightened heartbeat calmed down, and she couldn't help but frown.

" You're obviously in a trance. " Cui Heng poked her frowning eyebrows, " What are you thinking about? You're wrinkled like this? "

" I didn't think anything of it. "

Xueyi slapped his hand away.

Cui Heng seemed to be in a good mood . He was not angry when she brushed him away. Instead, he hugged her and sat on the chair, stroking her hair every now and then: " You are here after I have been urged to invite you. What happened today?" Did you take the initiative to come to my place? "

" I have something for you. "

Xue Yi slowly took out a string of bracelets from her sleeves and stuffed them to him with a shameless expression.

" It's so fast. "

Cui Heng took it and moved his eyebrows, " With your awkward temper, I thought you would have to wait a month. "

What 's wrong with her ?

" Don't forget it. " Xue Yi pursed her lips and stretched out her hand to grab it back.

Cui Heng raised his hand , high up out of her reach: " Whoever said you don't want it, I took it. "

She said this as if she had taken the initiative.

Xue Yi felt a little unhappy. Cui Heng saw this and stopped teasing her. He just put it on and deliberately handed it to her: " The size is just right this time. You are quite thoughtful. "

His hands were slender and well-proportioned, and they looked indescribably beautiful wearing brown sandalwood strings.

But when he touched the beads with his fingers , a dull sound came out, Xue Yi's waist and eyes went numb, and he remembered the scene of being maliciously teased again, and he immediately moved his eyes away.

" What's there that you don't dare to look at? " Cui Heng's voice was filled with laughter, " Where are you going? "

Then, he whispered something close to her ear again. Xue Yi's cheeks instantly became even hotter, and she took his hand and tried to avoid it.

Cui Heng held her waist firmly and smiled: " Don't hide, I won't touch you today. "

Xue Yi turned around , only to find that there was some weariness on his brows.

" Are you busy these past two days? " she asked.

" Something happened. " Cui Heng didn't mention anything about his brother . He just took her hand and put it on her temple. He closed his eyes and leaned back slightly. " Help me rub it. "

Xue Yi didn't want to help him at first, but it was rare to see him showing signs of fatigue, so she still stepped forward and used a little force with her two fingers.

While pressing it, she started talking: " Since you are so busy, do you need to slow down the matter of setting up a female household? "

" No, someone is taking care of it. " Cui Heng's voice was calm.

=== Chapter 115 === _

Xue Yi hesitated and then asked: " What about looking for the yard? If you are busy these two days, I can go there by myself ..."

" We 've already found it. I'll take you to see it another day. "

Xue Yi slowed down and asked calmly: " Really , where is this yard? "

" Near Guangdefang, not far from your cloth shop , probably only ..."

Cui Heng calculated and was thinking about how much time it would take, but Xue Yi interrupted him: " It only takes one stick of incense, right? "

Cui Heng opened his eyes: " Have you been there ? "

" Not only have I been there . " Xue Yi stopped, his eyes burning, " I also know this is Li Rufeng's, right? "

Cui Heng paused: " Did you bump into him? "

" Yes. " Xueyi pushed him away and stood up, " If I hadn't bumped into him, I might have been deceived by you again! "

" What did I lie to you about? Didn't I find a yard for you? "

Cui Heng also stood up.

" Yes, you looked for it, but Li Rufeng said that you were looking for a yard to raise an outside house. " Xueyi stared at him, " Are you not planning to let me go at all and want to raise me as an outside house? "

It turned out that she misunderstood that he regarded her as his foreign wife.

Cui Heng thought about it carefully . At that time, it seemed that he just thought Li Rufeng was annoying and made a perfunctory remark about being an outsider, but he didn't expect it to reach her ears.

Li Rufeng , who couldn't hold his tongue, Cui Heng narrowed his eyes.

But Li Rufeng knew little about it, and Cui Heng concluded that Lu Xueyi didn't know anything about establishing a female household, so he just explained calmly: " You misunderstood. "

" What did I misunderstand? I heard it with my own ears. Are you trying to lie to me again? Li Rufeng is telling lies? "

Xue Yi doesn't believe him at all now.

" What he said is true. " Cui Heng admitted calmly .

" Since it is true, what else can be misunderstood? "

Xue Yi suddenly became even more angry and turned around to leave, " In that case, there's nothing more to say . I don't need my cousin to help me anymore, and my affairs in the future have nothing to do with you. "

" Stop. " Cui Heng called to her.

Xueyi insisted on leaving.

" I told you to stop. " Cui Heng raised his steps and blocked her way.

" What are you stopping for? Didn't you admit it ? " Xueyi sniffed.

" What he said is true, and so is the outer room. " Cui Heng explained , " But it's not you. "

" what do you mean? "

Xue Yi stopped breathing and looked at him blankly.

" I didn't want to raise you as an outhouse. " Cui Heng continued, " I'm not talking about you. "

This time, Xue Yi completely understood. It turned out that there was someone else in the outer room that Li Rufeng was talking about.

In other words, besides her, the second cousin also has a woman outside.

It turns out he has someone else.

That's right, with his status, how could there be less women around him.

My heart suddenly felt a little stuffy.

Xue Yi's palms curled up slightly, and after a while, her eyelashes slowly lowered: " It turns out that I misunderstood, then ... that really has nothing to do with me, leave that yard to her, I will find another place , I don't need my cousin's help anymore. "

When he heard the word " she " , Cui Heng understood that she had misunderstood again, and his eyebrows moved.

He doesn't have a big head, but he has random thoughts.

" Are you jealous? " Cui Heng's lips curled up.

Xue Yi's mind was in chaos, and when he touched her, her heart shrank sharply.

For a moment, she lowered her head and said vaguely: " No, if it's okay, I'll leave first ..."

Cui Heng stared at her evasive eyes, and a pleasant smile escaped from his throat: " Are you really not jealous? "

Xue Yi was very confused: " I didn't, I was just a little surprised . "

" Accident? " Cui Heng suddenly approached, " Do you really think I'm made of iron? "

Xue Yi didn't understand, and slowly raised his lowered head: " What do you mean? "

" You still don't understand? " Cui Heng leaned over and rubbed the tip of his nose against hers. His voice was low and hoarse, " I usually give it to you. You don't know how much I have given you. How can there be anyone else?" . "

Xue Yi instantly understood what he meant, and her face suddenly turned red.

" Why are you blushing? This is not true? " Cui Heng said calmly.

Although he didn't want to admit it, he seemed to be with her every time except for the top.

Xue Yi's voice became confused: " Then ... what's going on in the outer room? "

" Li Rufeng saw you that night and kept asking questions. I was trying to deal with him, but the news reached your ears. "

Cui Heng explained .

" Why didn't you tell me earlier ? "

Xue Yi made a mistake and suddenly felt shameless.

" You questioned me as soon as you came up ? You were so angry that you blew your beard and stared. Do you believe what I said? "

Cui Heng's voice was calm.

" I don't have a beard. " Xueyi retorted quietly , still a little stubborn.

" Yes, you don't have a beard, your eyes are like knives, you look like you're going to kill someone. " Cui Heng glanced at her.

" Who asked you not to explain clearly? " Xue Yi was still awkward.

" Why, is it my fault instead? "

Cui Heng asked back , his voice was calm, but his eyes were heavy.

" No. " Xueyi immediately shook his head, " I was wrong, and I should apologize to you. "

" Forget it. " Cui Heng's mind was not pure at first, so he turned around and revealed it lightly.

But Xue Yi had a serious character and suddenly grabbed his sleeve: " It's my fault that you have been wronged, so of course I have to compensate . "

" How do you want to compensate? " Cui Heng suddenly thought about it.

" I'm sorry. " Xueyi thought for a while and apologized seriously.

" It's that simple? "

Cui Heng's mind was aroused, but he only heard three words in an unhappy voice.

" Then ... what else do you want? "

Xue Yi was stared at by him , and her voice became confused.

" The apology must look like an apology. " Cui Heng's lips curled up slightly, " Since you want to apologize, don't you have to show some sincerity? "

Chapter 81 _ Discover

Cui Heng's voice was already low , and when it was deliberately lowered , it became indescribably confusing.

Xue Yi's fingertips went numb , and she tilted her head a little: " You ... didn't you say you were tired? "

" I'm not tired now. " Cui Heng approached.

The hot air rushed over , and Xue Yi's eyelashes trembled: " It's getting late, you might as well take a rest. "

" It's really getting late, it's time to rest. "

Cui Heng's lips curled up slightly , his expression relaxed.

Xue Yi breathed out lightly , but then, the person in front of her suddenly leaned over and said, " Will you rest with me? "

Xue Yi's breathing paused momentarily.

" Are you afraid? " Cui Heng smiled, raised his hand and poked her forehead , " What are you afraid of ? I won't eat you. "

" No fear. "

Xue Yi rubbed her forehead, knowing that he was teasing her.

But the next moment Cui Heng changed his tone again, with a smile on his lips: " No , it's not like I haven't eaten before. "

Xue Yi's cheeks immediately turned red and she glared at him slightly.

" Why are you so embarrassed? " Cui Heng became more and more happy and raised her face , " You forgot so soon? "

" Stop talking ..." When Xue Yi saw his thin lips, her whole body was about to smoke , and she tilted her head to avoid his sight.

" Okay, stop hiding . I said I won't touch you. " Cui Heng stood up straight , " Please prepare a gift for me and I won't argue with you. "

" What gift should I prepare? "

He stood up, and Xue Yi could finally take a breath.

" It's my birthday in two days, don't you say anything? "

Cui Heng returned to his serious look and straightened out the clothes that had been wrinkled by her just now.

Xue Yi was stunned for a moment.

" Don't you know? "

Cui Heng didn't hear the echo . He paused while arranging his clothes and looked at her indifferently.

Xue Yi really didn't know , but when he looked at him, he forced a smile: " I know, how could I not know? "

Cui Heng looked at her appearance and guessed that she must not know.

The cousin girls living in the house these days have been sending things over one after another for a long time. Fortunately for her, she stayed here every two days but didn't notice anything.

=== Chapter 116 === _

He is indeed heartless.

Cui Heng turned back and glanced at her lightly: " Now that you know, what are you going to give me? "

Xue Yi pursed her lips and thought for a moment: " I won't tell you yet . "

Okay, I have learned to follow him in circles, and my courage is getting bigger and bigger.

Cui Heng's eyebrows moved: " Then I'm waiting for your generous gift. "

He deliberately emphasized the word " rich gift " and pressed it with eyes that seemed to be smiling but not smiling .

Xue Yi felt guilty when she saw it, but her face still calmly agreed: " Okay. "

As soon as she went out , she realized that he had gotten in again.

How can anyone take the initiative to ask for a gift and make it clear that it is a generous gift? How shameless!

The interrogation failed, and instead he had to pay for a generous gift. Xueyi returned to Lihuayuan in a depressed mood.

Cui Heng watched the people leave with a smile, but after Xue Yi left, the smile on his face faded. He turned around and threw the half-completed household registration documents to Yang Bao and ordered: " Burn it. "

" yes. "

Yang Bao quickly took it.

He was always cautious about the documents that needed to be destroyed, and was used to tearing the documents into pieces and then burning them.

However, when he threw the fragments into the brazier this time, he did not notice that a piece with his name on it fell into the gap of the desk. He only watched the brazier go out and left with peace of mind.

Lihuayuan

After Xue Yi came back, she couldn't sleep for the first time at night.

In fact , if you think about it carefully, although the second cousin has a bad temper and is a little merciless, he has done everything he promised her.

Now that her third cousin has recovered from her illness , and the three months are coming soon, if she leaves the house, her status will be very different in the future, and it may be difficult to see her again.

Leaving him a birthday gift can be considered a beginning and an end.

After leaving the house, she could escape the ending in her dream. Originally, this was what she had always wanted, but for some reason, when things came to an end, she felt a little empty in her heart.

Xue Yi didn't fall asleep until very late with her eyes open. When she was drowsy, she suddenly thought of Wang Jing.

By the way, Wang Jing also comes from a noble family and is knowledgeable. He is also a man. You might as well ask him tomorrow.

Finally finding a clear path, Xue Yi tossed and turned until midnight before finally closing her eyes.

However , this night, Zheng Xiuying was also up late at night.

On the day of begging for luck, Zheng Xiuying sent two spies to follow Lu Xueyi. They originally wanted to find out where Cui Jing was hiding.

Unexpectedly, Lu Xueyi did not go to see Cui Jing, but instead had an affair with Cui Heng.

When the two spies reported back , Zheng Xiuying's voice suddenly rose: " Who are you talking about? Second cousin? "

The two spies responded and emphasized it many times before Zheng Xiuying's stiff eyes gradually came back to reality.

" Impossible. How could my second cousin fall in love with her? "

Zheng Xiuying's eyes were filled with disbelief.

It turns out that Lu Xueyi did not know Cui Jing, but had an affair with Cui Heng.

" It's indeed Miss Lu. "

The two people vividly described how the second young master took Lu Xueyi to play in the market, how many things he bought for her, and how he took her to Linjiang Fairy to watch the fireworks.

When she heard that Cui Heng and Lu Xueyi had not come out of the restaurant all night, Zheng Xiuying took the cup at hand and smashed it: " Shut up, I don't want to hear it! "

The two spies narrowly avoided it and quickly lowered their heads.

But Zheng Xiuying was still upset. She lifted up the tablecloth and swept everything on the table to the ground: " How could it be her! "

However, after getting furious, she slowly sat down and pressed her eyebrows. Everything seemed to be traceless.

No wonder why the second cousin suddenly appeared behind Lu Xueyi's window when he was in the temple .

The same goes for Lu Xueyi. When she went to deliver the piano, she was not in the boudoir late at night.

Looking back now, she knew who Lu Xueyi was with at that time without asking.

It turned out that they had been entangled so early.

Then did her second cousin also know about her posing with Lu Xueyi on Lishan Mountain?

Was it because he knew it that he delayed in accepting Mrs. Zheng's reply?

That must be it.

" Bitch! "

Being vague with Cui Jing was not enough, now she was also entangled with Cui Heng.

But how could the second cousin , a person like the snow on the mountain and the moon in the sky, ignore his reputation and get entangled with his younger siblings?

Zheng Xiuying still didn't want to believe it, so she went to Lihuayuan in person to watch from a distance.

Only then did Zheng Xiuying realize that there was only a back hill between Lihuayuan and Qingwuyuan, so it was extremely convenient to go back and forth. No wonder they were unaware of them.

Zheng Xiuying stayed until midnight, and when she saw Lu Xueyi returning from Qingwu Courtyard with her own eyes, she had no choice but to believe the spies' words.

She was as bright as a peach blossom, and her eyes were affectionate. When she saw Lu Xueyi's appearance, Zheng Xiuying didn't have to think about it to know what good thing they had just done.

As her anger boiled over , Zheng Xiuying wanted to rush over and press down on Lu Xueyi to shake off all the scandalous things she had done.

But when she took a step forward, she remembered her current situation and stopped again.

Her marriage was already on shaky ground, and if her second cousin knew that she was responsible for this matter, he might be disgusted again.

She just wanted to expose it , so why should she dirty her hands with such a thing?

Cui Sanlang's illness has been cured recently . I'm afraid no one wants to catch Lu Xueyi more than the second lady, right?

If it fell into the hands of the Second Madam, Lu Xueyi would definitely end up even more miserable than if she exposed it.

So Zheng Xiuying stared at the back figure for a long time, then just wrote a letter and sent someone to throw it into Lu Xuening's house.

Early the next morning, Xueyi reported to her aunt as usual and went out.

After Xueyi checked the cloth line, she saw a commotion in the Sifang Pavilion from a distance on the road. After hearing about it, she realized that Wu La was dead.

No wonder the second cousin has been so busy recently . Xueyi looked away and went to the music store again.

Wang Jing was still playing the piano this time, but he looked much better.

" What happy events have you had recently? " Xueyi asked.

" It's not a happy event, it's just a matter of concern. " Cui Jing shook his head.

" Then you have figured it out and want to go back? " Xue Yi asked.

" It's only for the past few days. Speaking of which, it's all thanks to you, little lady, otherwise I might have been depressed. "

A rare smile appeared on Cui Jing's face , and the corners of her lips were slightly curved, making people feel like they were taking a breath of spring breeze.

At this time , the long red whip mark on his face also faded away, and his original face was revealed, making him look even more handsome.

Xue Yi stared at him and looked him over, suddenly feeling indescribably familiar, especially the thin lips, which vaguely ... resembled his second cousin.

But if you take a closer look, you will see that their temperaments are completely opposite. One is gentle and the other is strong, making it difficult for people to associate them with each other.

" Ms. Lu, is there something on your mind? " Cui Jing asked, looking at her frowning slightly.

" Have you noticed all this? " Xue Yi was indeed a little worried, " A cousin at home is celebrating his birthday recently, so I should prepare a gift, but my knowledge is shallow and I really don't know what to give, so I came to ask you. "

birthday?

Cui Jing suddenly thought of his second brother.

He and Jian were three years apart, but they were born on the same day.

Counting the days, he was the only one of the Cui family's children to have a birthday in recent days.

" Since he is Cui's husband, he probably has no shortage of these common things. You might as well make something with your own hands to show your sincerity. "

" But my hands are clumsy and I don't have many skills . " Xue Yi shook his head.

" You might as well make a pen. Since you are Cui's husband, you must be very diligent in reading and practicing calligraphy. A good pen is both beautiful and practical. " Cui Jing reminded.

" That's good, but I don't know how to make a pen ..." Xue Yi shook her head slightly.

" What's so difficult about this? If you can trust me, I'll teach you. "

" Would it be too disturbing? " Xue Yi was moved, but hesitated.

" It doesn't matter, Madam Lu has helped me so many times, a pen is nothing. "

Cui Jing smiled and turned around to pick up the materials with the shopkeeper.

These days, he has repaired a lot of pianos for the shop. The shopkeeper was very happy and generously let him choose.

So Xueyi stopped refusing and started following him.

After spending so many days together, Xueyi knew Cui Heng's temper best. He was always very demanding and could not tolerate any flaws.

Although a pen is small, it is not easy to make it well. Just polishing the pen barrel has already taken half a day, and if you want to finish it, it may take several days.

Xue Yi could not stay out for too long, so she had to agree to come back tomorrow.

Qingwuyuan _

Cui Heng has been looking for someone these past two days and is extremely busy.

He sent someone to ask the soldiers who survived that year. The soldiers only said that they were ambushed and Cui Jing and his deputy were missing. Then the news came that Cui Jing was tortured and killed.

The battlefield was already chaotic, it was summer again, and the bodies had not been stored for a long time, so when the news came, everyone believed it.

But the body itself was not seen .

The more Cui Heng checked, the more he felt that his brother was still alive.

If so, the last barrier between him and Lu Xueyi would be gone.

Thinking of this, he suddenly wanted to see her immediately, so he asked Qiurong to call her over.

=== Chapter 117 === _

Xue Yi had just returned from the piano store and wanted to change her clothes first, but when she thought of Cui Heng's short temper, she decided not to do it and went directly to Qing Wuyuan.

" What are you busy with? Why are you back so late? "

Cui Heng drank some wine and was leaning on the chair, rubbing his temples casually with his index finger.

She was obviously busy because of him, but now she was being questioned.

Xue Yi rubbed her red fingers and said in a somewhat unhappy tone: " I'm busy preparing a birthday gift for you. "

Cui Heng heard her displeasure , raised her eyebrows, and pulled the person over: " What kind of gift are you preparing? Why are your hands red? "

His voice slowed down , and he caught her red hand again, wrapped it in his palm and rubbed it.

Xue Yi calmed down, but still didn't want to answer. He only said softly: " You will know when the time comes. Why do you ask so many questions? "

" Keep it secret? " Cui Heng smiled, lowered his eyes, and immediately guessed it when he saw sawdust and a few pieces of wool on her sleeves, " Is it a woolen pen? "

" How do you know? " Xueyi looked up , eyes widening.

Cui Heng just smiled and picked up a piece of wool from her sleeve: " You are so stupid. You haven't even taken off your clothes . Is it difficult to guess? "

Xue Yi originally wanted to leave things in suspense, but she did n't expect to be seen through so quickly.

It's really boring to be with him. He can't hide his thoughts. Xueyi felt unhappy and knocked his hand away: " Don't forget it. "

" Why are you angry? I said no? " Cui Heng turned her around.

He drank wine tonight, and his eyes were as bright as the stars in the sky.

The smell of alcohol hit her face. Xue Yi was a little dizzy from the smoke and turned her head to hide.

But Cui Heng persisted, grabbing her fingertips and rubbing them: " If your hand hurts, you don't have to do it. You can just buy one. I don't lack pens here. "

With a look in his eyes, Xueyi noticed that there were many pens hanging on the bookshelf, large and small, each with its own purpose.

" No, it's already halfway done. " Xueyi slowly withdrew her hand, she was not so squeamish.

She was willing, and Cui Heng didn't try to persuade her . He just suddenly thought: " Who did you learn how to make pens from? "

Xue Yi knew that he didn't seem to like Wang Jing, so he just said vaguely: " A craftsman. "

" Is it that Wang Jing again? " Cui Heng stared into her eyes.

Xue Yi knew that she couldn't hide it from him, so she could only nod: " It's him. "

" Didn't I tell you to have less contact with this person? " Cui Heng's face turned serious as expected .

" He's not a bad person, why can't I go? " Xue Yi also raised her voice.

" How do you know he is not? " Cui Heng's voice deepened, " Besides , you are engaged now, how can you have a private meeting with your foreigner? "

" A foreigner? " Xueyi immediately withdrew his hand, " My cousin is right, you are also a foreigner, so it's time for me to leave. "

" I'm different . " Cui Heng held her down.

" What's the difference ? " Xueyi asked .

Cui Heng stroked the back of her neck and leaned on her shoulder: " You and I also have an inner connection. "

Xueyi heard what he meant, suddenly blushed again, and cursed in a low voice for being shameless.

" Am I wrong? " Cui Heng smiled, and asked deeply into the side of her neck, " You don't say anything because you think it's not deep enough? "

I don't know if it was because of drinking, but every word he said tonight was out of line.

The heat fell on her snow-white neck without concealment. The snow coat felt itchy and numb, and she quickly reached out to cover his chin: " You take a shower first. "

" You dislike me? " Cui Heng rubbed her face and leaned closer.

" No, just a little dizzy. "

Xue Yi tilted her head and dodged a little. She was afraid that he wouldn't be able to control the intensity while he was drunk.

Cui Heng saw that her face was flushed, as if she was really drunk, and he pinched her chin: " What about together? "

Whoever goes with him, goes in with him, not to take a bath, but to wash her.

Xue Yi turned her head awkwardly: " No. "

Cui Heng smiled and didn't force it: " There are travel notes on the desk outside . If you feel bored, just look through it. I'll give it a try and be back soon. "

He pressed the word " soon " very low, and Xue Yi's fingertips were slightly numb.

She hummed softly through her nose , and her burning cheeks slowly cooled down when someone came in.

After getting up and flipping through the travel notes , Xueyi found that they had been read before and were of no interest, so she put them down again.

As soon as she looked up , her eyes were attracted by the pens hanging on the shelf. She walked over slowly and flicked them one by one.

The pens in the second cousin's hands were indeed extraordinary, each one was much more exquisite than hers, no wonder he looked down on them.

When Xue Yi was about to take a closer look, she accidentally knocked off one.

She quickly bent down to pick it up, but when she lowered her head, she not only picked up the pen, but also picked out a scrap of paper from the gap between the table legs.

When she saw the name on the piece of paper clearly, her blushing cheeks instantly faded, and her fingers turned white while holding the piece of paper.

Chapter 82 _ help her

The household registration book with her name on it was torn into pieces.

So , the second cousin has been lying to her?

He didn't help her establish a female household at all, and he never thought of letting her go.

If Xue Yi was still hesitant to believe it the first two times , this time she had no choice but to believe it as she held the pieces in her hands .

Why did the second cousin lie to her?

Is it possible that Li Rufeng really wanted to raise her as an outsider as he said?

No wonder he never answered directly when she asked him about it, and even asked her to open her mouth and help him in such a humiliating manner.

What does he regard her as , a plaything in his hands ?

Is it fun to fool her again and again ?

Xue Yi clutched the piece of paper, feeling angry and feeling unspeakably stuffy.

In vain, she still cared about the kindness of saving him in the past three months and rubbed her fingers red to make pens for him , but what she got back was a complete deception.

Xue Yi took a deep breath to control her anger.

Outside the door, Qiu Rong saw that she had not moved for a long time and asked hesitantly: " What's wrong, cousin? "

" fine. "

Xue Yi narrowed her eyes, and then slowly loosened her tightly clenched hands, putting the piece of paper back to its original place without alarming the snake .

She stood up, and while she was lost in thought , she was suddenly hugged from behind .

" Have you been waiting for a long time? " Cui Heng's voice was slightly hoarse.

Before Xue Yi could speak , a delicate kiss fell.

From the side of her face to behind her ears , it spread all the way down the side of her neck.

Most of the alcohol smell on Cui Heng's body has disappeared, replaced by the faint fragrance of acacia on the tips of her hair, mixed with the rough breath, surrounding her tightly.

Xue Yi was so kissed that she could hardly stand . She held onto the Bogu stand next to her with one hand and turned back with a frown: " Stop ..."

When he opened his mouth , his slightly opened lips were suddenly blocked.

Cui Heng held the back of her head with one hand and pressed her waist with the other, forcing her to raise her head with his hand.

The sound was blocked, and Xue Yi tried to push away, but he cut his hands behind his back and sorted out the old times. Welcome to join us. Read tens of thousands of historical novels for free. Picked it up and threw it on the bed.

Immediately afterwards, the kiss fell overwhelmingly, even more violent than before. Xueyi whimpered during the kiss but could not utter a single word.

His clothes had been rolled up long ago, and his breath was gradually becoming disordered.

Cui Heng drank some wine tonight, and as he drank more, he became a little more rude than usual, and he didn't notice the reluctance of the person below him.

He paused when the tip of his nose felt wet and the corners of his lips tasted salty.

-she cried.

" What's wrong? " Cui Heng raised his head from her , his voice low and hoarse.

Xue Yi didn't speak, just tilted his head and his body trembled slightly.

Cui Heng pushed her messy hair away and realized that Lu Xueyi's face was full of tears at some point, and she was tilting her head and sniffing slightly, as if she was extremely aggrieved.

" Why are you crying? " He frowned.

It was when Xue Yi was extremely angry that she wanted to question him with all the words she could hold back.

Her arms were already raised, but when the words came to her lips, she couldn't speak.

What's the use of questioning at this time?

He would definitely give her excuses like before .

There was no way she could bargain with him. Even if he really wanted to raise her as an outhouse, she would have no room to resist.

Xueyi stared into his deep eyes, endured it again and again, and finally just lay on the pillow and muttered: " I don't want to tonight. "

After saying this , she seemed extremely tired, closing her eyes and breathing lightly.

Cui Heng stared at her for a moment, confirming that she was really tired, then took out the hand that was stirring, and turned to ask her: " Tired? "

Xue Yi didn't want to speak, but the tiredness between her brows couldn't stop her.

She responded in a low voice and tugged down her crumpled clothes: " I want to go back. "

Cui Heng pulled off a handkerchief and wiped it casually, keenly aware that her mood tonight seemed not right.

" It's midnight, what are you talking about? " He stretched out his hand and held her waist.

Xue Yi couldn't get away from him, and couldn't control her upset, so she made an excuse: " The day is coming soon, I don't feel well. "

She had always had a bad temper before and after she was a child , and Cui Heng knew that too.

=== Chapter 118 === _

" Lie down if you feel uncomfortable. "

Cui Heng still refused to let her go back.

" I'm not feeling well, I don't want to ..." Xueyi pushed his hand away.

" Lie down. "

Cui Heng frowned and pushed her down directly.

Xue Yi was forced to be trapped in his arms, feeling confused and annoyed. She had already said she couldn't do that kind of thing, so what else could he do with her?

She closed her eyes, thinking it was his excuse, and waited quietly for when the heavy breath behind her could no longer be controlled, and she would turn over again.

Sure enough, not long after, a large hand placed on her lower abdomen, moving restlessly.

It was itchy and numb, and I couldn't sleep at all.

Xue Yi simply opened her eyes and glanced at him gently: " You can do whatever you want. "

Cui Heng paused: " What to do? "

" Isn't that what you want ..." Xue Yi turned away slightly .

Cui Heng stared at her slightly frowned eyebrows, and then suddenly smiled very softly for a long time.

This is probably what is called retribution.

Due to the impression, even if he simply cared about her discomfort and wanted to rub it for her, she wouldn't believe it.

" Go to sleep. "

Cui Heng's voice was calm and he withdrew his hand.

Xue Yi didn't wait for him to lose his temper, and she felt indescribably weird in her heart.

For a moment, there was no movement behind her, and then she slowly closed her eyes.

When she was half asleep , another hand suddenly pressed against her lower abdomen, massaging her softly and soothingly.

Xue Yi opened her eyes slightly , and then realized that he just wanted to massage her.

But why didn't he explain?

The sleepiness suddenly disappeared, and Xue Yi's throat was blocked with a breath that could not come up or go down.

But his palms were extremely hot, and the iron felt warm and indescribably comfortable.

After rubbing it for a long time, he slowly took out his hand, turned to tuck the corner of the quilt for her, and hugged her to sleep.

When the breathing behind him gradually stabilized, Xueyi slowly opened his eyes and looked back at the sleeping face.

Cui Heng was extremely handsome, with sharp eyebrows and a straight nose. She only dared to look closely at him when he was asleep.

However, he was extremely possessive . He put one hand across her waist and pressed his chin against the top of her hair, trapping her tightly.

When Xue Yi turned around , her forehead was pressing against his chin, her shallow breathing fell, and she was slightly absent-minded.

To be fair , Cui Heng was not bad to her.

Food, clothing, housing and transportation were all taken care of for her invisibly .

It was true that he took care of her.

But it was also true to lie to her.

Why are there such annoying people in the world ?

While treating her so well, he also treated her so badly.

There was nothing she could do.

Xue Yi's heart was suddenly in a mess, her chest felt tight , and she was indescribably afraid. She was afraid that if she couldn't control it, she would drown in the gentleness he occasionally showed.

After closing her eyes for a long time, she really couldn't sleep, so she took his arm away, put on her clothes and stood up to go back.

Qiu Rong was resting and keeping vigil in the ear room when she suddenly saw Xue Yi coming out and was so surprised that she wanted to stop her.

However, Xue Yi raised a finger to her lips to signal her to be silent, and went back alone from the back mountain.

" What's going on here …"

Qiu Rong looked at her cousin's back and was a little confused. It was clear that the young master had been particularly considerate of her cousin recently and always asked her to leave early in the morning. Why did her cousin leave so late at night?

Could it be that there was a quarrel?

But it doesn't look like it's quiet inside.

Qiurong looked at the back and couldn't figure it out, and Cui Heng was the same.

He always wakes up early. Lu Xueyi always complains of being tired at night and usually wakes up later than him, nestling in his arms like a sleeping cat.

Today he subconsciously closed his arms, but his arms were empty.

The last trace of sleepiness disappeared. Cui Heng opened his eyes and touched it again, only to find that the pillow beside him was already cold.

There's no point in sleeping alone when she's not around.

Although it was still early, Cui Heng still got up and called Qiurong over: " When did she leave? "

" My cousin left suddenly in the middle of the night. She didn't ask me to call you when she left. " Qiurong replied.

Cui Heng adjusted his sleeves and slowed down his movements, vaguely feeling that Lu Xueyi was indescribably strange.

Probably just a normal tantrum.

She always gets into trouble once or twice a month.

After pondering for a moment, Cui Heng didn't pay much attention and just told Qiurong: " She is cold. Go to the warehouse to get some warming tonics and stew them. Bring them to her when she comes. "

Qiu Rong responded briskly, feeling more and more that the young master was becoming more and more considerate towards his cousin, to the point of taking everything into consideration.

But when the tonic was stewed, Xueyi didn't come again.

In the early morning, in the main room of Lihuayuan, the second lady had just returned from Cui Sanlang's place and was asking Mama An next to her to rub her shoulders.

" Who do you think Sanlang's elm-headed head followed? It's hard to find a doctor who can treat the problem. These days, I have done bloodletting, acupuncture, and drank so many rare medicinal materials that I finally got better. I think If he still doesn't want to help him choose a good wife, has he been seduced? "

The second lady's head was aching and tight.

" My cousin is born with a beautiful girl, and my husband is a little younger . He doesn't know the benefits of being in the right family, so he naturally can't let go. " An's mother advised, " My cousin doesn't have anyone to rely on. After all, this marriage is a success. If it doesn't work, it's all up to you? "

" I don't know what you are talking about. " The second lady sighed deeply, " But last time Sanlang got engaged before Erlang , and I had to sacrifice my face to ask for it. This time I will tell you to break off the engagement." He doesn't want to talk to the old lady anyway. "

" Not only did he not speak, he opened his mouth and scolded me for being cruel. How can I be cruel? I also think about Sanlang. If the wife of a legitimate son is not as good as Wulang in the future, isn't it just a joke! " Er Madam became more and more angry.

" Sanlang is in good health and wants to break off the engagement with his cousin. If this matter is revealed, the second master is afraid that others will laugh at him. "

Mother An said, exerting a little force on her hand.

" Take it easy. " The second lady turned to glare at her, " What are you kidding me about ? Sanlang's disease was cured by a doctor sent by Erlang. What does it have to do with her, Lu Xueyi? "

" This slave also thinks so. "

Mother An quickly agreed, but she didn't think so in her heart.

Although the doctor was useful, Saburo's illness definitely got better after his cousin got engaged. Who said it had nothing to do with his cousin?

The second lady didn't know.

If she hadn't been afraid of others poking her spine from behind, she would have driven Lu Xueyi back long ago.

If you don't want to be scolded behind your back , you still have to find an excuse from Lu Xueyi.

But the child was too honest, and the second lady couldn't find a reason for it for a while, so she had a headache.

Unexpectedly, when she was dozing off, someone handed her a pillow.

Lu Xuening rarely went out to show off after her attempt to save her from falling into the water failed.

Originally, she could gloat a little when she heard that Xue Yi was getting engaged to Cui Sanlang, a sick man, but now that Cui Sanlang was getting married, she couldn't even laugh. She just secretly complained about why her sister-in-law was so lucky.

When she was depressed , the maid who was cleaning the yard accidentally picked up a letter. She opened it and saw that she didn't even put on her clothes, so she hurried to find her aunt.

" You said that Lu Xueyi had an affair with a man? "

The second lady suddenly sat up straight and brushed An's mother away .

" That's what the letter said. " Lu Xuening replied, " I don't know who threw the stones in to wrap the letter. The letter was vague. It just said that it didn't want Sanlang to be kept in the dark, so it was handed over quietly. Got the news. "

" Does the letter say who the man is? " the second lady asked again .

" That's not true. She is probably cautious. " Lu Xuening shook his head, " However , my sister has been going out too often these days. Auntie, doesn't she think it's a little strange? "

" She said she was going to make a pilgrimage, but I never thought about anything else. "

The second lady immediately frowned.

" Then should we call her over and ask? " Lu Xuening asked.

" How can you ask about such a thing? To catch an adulterer, you need to catch a couple. If you ask her at this time, she will probably not admit it. Don't reveal the news first. " The second lady frowned, and then told Mother An, " Go and send someone. Follow her quietly to see who she is interacting with. "

Mother An immediately went down to find two safe people.

The second lady slowly sat down.

If this matter is true, Lu Xueyi asked for it this time.

After handing over the manpower, she looked at Lu Xuening again: " You have been here for a long time. I will not treat you badly. Although Erlang's side is not successful, don't worry, I will find another good son-in-law for you. "

Lu Xuening had finally figured it out these days. Hearing the words, he no longer refused and nodded in agreement.

After all, she, Lu Xuening, couldn't marry into the Cui family, and Lu Xueyi couldn't even think of overpowering her.

After returning to Lihuayuan, Xueyi was confused for a long time before she remembered that she still had an appointment with Wang Jing today.

Even though she wasn't going to give this gift, she couldn't waste Wang Jing's time in vain, so she still cheered up and went to the piano store.

" Ms. Lu, are you here? The pen barrel has been polished and you can start carving today. What words do you want to carve for the gentleman? "

Cui Jing said to herself, taking out the carved knives and placing them one by one.

" No need, I don't want to do it. " Xueyi stopped in annoyance.

=== Chapter 119 === _

Cui Jing stopped moving under her hands, and when she looked up, she saw that her face didn't look good.

" What happened? " Cui Jing asked, " But you are tired. If your hand hurts, I will do it for you. You can just sit down. "

" no …"

Xue Yi didn't know how to explain it.

The matter between her and Cui Heng is too complicated. Once any leakage is revealed, both people's reputations will be ruined.

If it reaches the ears of my aunt, the consequences will be unimaginable.

" I've been a little tired recently. This gift is not too much for me, but it's not enough for me. That cousin should look down on it. "

Xue Yi thought for a while and finally said lightly.

Cui Jing has always been thoughtful. When he knew she was the second aunt's niece, he expected that her life would be difficult. Now that he heard it, he was even more certain.

He asked thoughtfully : " Madam, have you been wronged? You might as well talk to me. As long as Madam opens her mouth, I will definitely help you if I can. "

The Bolingcui family is the head of the Five Surnames and Seven Hopes, and the highest sect in Chang'an. How can ordinary people offend her?

Xue Yi didn't want to drag him down, so she just shook her head: " It's nothing, you don't have to worry about it. "

" How did the lady persuade me at the beginning, why can't I think about it now? " Cui Jing persuaded again, " Besides, if you don't tell me, how do you know I can't help? "

" Can you really help me? "

Xue Yi slowly raised his drooped eyes, and suddenly remembered what Wang Jing said accidentally when he was on the mountain.

" But it doesn't matter. "

Cui Jing thoughtfully poured her a cup of tea.

His movement of pouring tea was extremely elegant. It was obviously the simplest coarse porcelain cup, but in his hand it was like the finest celadon from the top of a kiln. Even the well water seemed noble.

Come to think of it, Wang Jing's family background must be extraordinary.

Xue Yi hesitated for a moment and sighed softly: " You asked me before if I was willing to marry my third cousin. I lied to you. In fact, I am not willing. My aunt forced me to get married. "

" Forcing you? " Cui Jing really didn't expect it.

" My aunt thought that my destiny was suitable, so she tricked me into coming to Chang'an to celebrate the wedding. I had thought of other ways. I thought I could dissolve the marriage smoothly, but I didn't expect ... I didn't expect that I was also deceived . Now I am really desperate. "

Xue Yi's tone was calm, but her eyelashes were lowered, staring at her toes in silence.

A helpless cousin girl was first forced by her aunt and then deceived by others . Just thinking about it, you can guess how desperate she is now.

Cui Jing once thought that he was already suffering enough, so when he tried to persuade Mrs. Lu before, he just thought that she was incapable of understanding the harshness of the world.

But now that he knew her situation, he felt ashamed.

Madam Lu, a young lady, could be so perseverant and try to find a way out of the marriage, but he backed down again and again, which is really disgusting.

Cui Jing smiled self-deprecatingly and handed the square handkerchief over: " Don't worry, madam , I'll just help you. "

" But this is the Bolingcui family, do you take it seriously ..." Xue Yi still hesitated.

" Whether it's the Boling Cui family or the Qinghe Cui family, Madam, just don't worry. "

Cui Jing's voice was gentle and she handed over the handkerchief.

Since he said this, he must be confident.

Wang Jing, the so-called fifth surname happens to be " King Cui Lu, Li Zheng " .

Xue Yi went through it in her mind and suddenly thought: " Could it be that you are a descendant of the Wang family? "

" Madam, there is no need to ask any more questions. In short , just leave the marriage to me. I will never let you get married. "

" But if you want to help me, you have to go back. Are you really determined? " Xue Yi still hesitated.

Wu La is dead, and the seal has probably been handed over. Cui Jing now has nothing to worry about.

What's more, Xing Jian has probably guessed that he is still alive these days, so it's not good to worry him anymore.

" I'll be back in two days, on my birthday . " Cui Jing nodded.

That day also happened to be Xing Jian's birthday, and they hadn't seen each other for three years.

Seeing each other at this time , I believe Xing Jian must be extremely happy.

Chapter 83 _ Confrontation

Although Wang Jing agreed , Xue Yi was still worried, and she explained her situation to him seriously and let him weigh the pros and cons.

Cui Jing vowed and only smiled to comfort her.

Seeing that he was very confident, Xue Yi had no choice but to feel relieved for the time being and returned to the Duke's Mansion.

Most of the pen was finished , and Xue Yi didn't want to give it to Cui Heng anymore . She just heard that the day after tomorrow happened to be Wang Jing's birthday, so she thought of finishing the pen and giving it to Wang Jing.

So she brought back the half-finished pen and continued working on it.

Xue Yi was feeling groggy today and was absent-minded when he returned home . He didn't even notice the two spies following him.

The two people followed her all the way, and after seeing her return to the wing, they reported what they saw and heard to the second lady.

When the second lady heard that Lu Xueyi had indeed gone out to have a private meeting with a man, she was so angry that she fainted even though she had expected it.

" How dare she do such an arrogant thing behind my back and Saburo's back ? Does she still have me as an aunt in her eyes? "

The second lady flicked her sleeves , and all the cups and cups on the table were swept to the floor.

" Madam, please calm down. Maybe there is a misunderstanding? Didn't it mean that the cousin and the man had nothing against each other ? They only talked in the yard ? " An's mother was startled and asked the two spies again. , " Have you really seen it clearly? "

The two spies looked at each other and said exactly as they were: " We didn't dare to get close for fear of alerting the enemy, so we only watched from a distance on the opposite pavilion . My cousin did enter the piano shop and met a man . The two of them had sex. We talked for about half an hour, and it seemed like ... we were learning to make pens. "

" What kind of pen-making? She didn't mention pen-making when she reported to me before going out. I think she must have had an affair with an outsider as the letter said. " The second lady held her chest deeply and was so angry . The steps on the stairs were swaying, " Go and call Lu Xueyi. I want to interrogate her face to face. "

" Slave, let's go now. " Mother An saw that her face was livid, so she had no choice but to go out.

Unexpectedly, when she just walked to the door, she was blocked by Cui Sanlang.

" Go back. " Cui Sanlang yelled angrily.

He was now able to get off the ground, and was being helped by the female servant as he came over to say hello. Unexpectedly, he heard this scene.

" Who is mother trying to interrogate? " Cui Heng raised his head and asked while coughing.

" Sanlang, why did you fall to the ground? You guys, what are you doing standing there in a daze? Why don't you give me a hand? " The second lady hurriedly asked someone to help her.

" I can leave. " Cui Sanlang pushed away the female envoy who came forward and asked, " Why does mother want to attack my cousin again? I already said last time that the marriage has been decided, so if she doesn't want to marry her, why should mother? Deliberately targeting my cousin? "

" Targeted? " The second lady snorted coldly. Seeing his serious look, she simply pointed the two spies over, " Tell Mr. Sanlang personally what you saw today, lest he think that I am deliberately trying to torment him. people. "

The two spies repeated everything in detail.

Cui San listened, still indifferent : " A lame man and a violin maker. Does mother really think that my cousin will like such a person? "

The second lady was just getting angry , but now that she thinks about it carefully, she feels incredible.

Indeed, for a cripple with a low status, would Lu Xueyi really abandon her Saburo to become such a pariah?

Although doubts arose in her heart , the second lady still refused to admit defeat: " The letter said that she had an affair with her husband. Even if she is not the cripple she is today, I am afraid there is someone else. In short, I will not agree to this marriage. "

" My mother believes so much in a letter that I don't know where it came from , but she doesn't want to believe her own niece. Does my mother really have no selfish intentions? " Cui Sanlang asked again .

" So what if I have selfish motives? I am not doing it for you? You have already failed in all these years of lessons. If you don't marry a well-matched wife, you will be overshadowed by the bastard in the future! "

" I have no intention of pursuing an official career, and I don't care about my family status. My cousin is very suitable to my liking. There is no need for my mother to throw dirty water on my cousin. Her temper will never allow her to do such a thing. "

" Spraying dirty water? You are really seduced by her ! " The second lady laughed angrily, " If you don't believe it, I will stop interfering. You can follow her to see for yourself. "

Cui Sanlang's palms curled up slightly, and thinking of those eyes as clear as lake water, he responded calmly: " Okay, then my son will take a look with his own eyes to see if the lover his mother mentioned is actually someone. If not, Mother is not allowed to mention the matter of breaking off the engagement again in the future. "

In order to put an end to his infatuation, the second wife agreed despite her reluctance: " When the time comes, I will see it with my own eyes and I can't deny it. If you don't want to cancel this marriage, you have to cancel it! "

Because it was his birthday on the 20th day of the twenties, and it was also the first happy event for the eldest family after three years of mourning . Although the eldest lady did not have a big event, she also asked Cui Heng to return home early that day and have a dinner with the whole family. .

Cui Heng agreed that in addition to celebrating his birthday, the people sent to investigate his brother also got some news in the past two days.

" Sir, someone said that he had seen someone who looked like the eldest son in the West City. At that time, the news that the eldest son was not alive was widely known. Therefore, even if he saw it, he didn't pay much attention to it. He just thought he looked similar. Now he sees Come, I'm afraid it's the eldest son that day. " The visitor reported .

" West Market? "

The West Market is a mixed bag, with people from all religions and nine streams. Many barbarian merchants and merchants from the Western Regions sell slaves in the West Market. If my brother has been in trouble in the Western Regions, he may indeed be sold back to Chang'an as a slave.

Cui Heng pondered for a moment and then ordered: " Lead people to investigate the Hu merchants who travel between Chang'an and the Western Regions, especially in the past two or three months. You must not let go of any doubts. "

" I'll go to my humble position right away. "

Yang Bao responded, and for the first time he really felt that the eldest son might actually be alive.

But if the eldest son is still alive, there is no room for two tigers in one mountain, and there is no room for two masters in one family. Who will inherit the Duke's mansion in the future?

Yang Bao hesitated again.

He quietly raised his eyes and saw Cui Heng's expression was magnanimous. He didn't seem to care about this, but he felt that he was too narrow-minded.

That's right, the young master has always been a person who values friendship. The so-called power and status in his heart are not comparable to those of his elder brother. Even if he gives them up, he is probably willing to give them up.

After explaining his brother 's affairs, Cui Heng returned to the Duke's Mansion.

Lu Xueyi didn't come to see him in the past two days, so I don't know what the reason for the fuss was.

But tonight is his birthday, and she should come.

Cui Heng frowned and stepped faster.

The old lady's Shou'an Hall was already full of people. After Cui Heng sat down, Lu Xueyi didn't come for a long time.

At first , Cui Heng thought she had stumbled and didn't pay much attention.

But when the banquet started , the seat next to the second lady was still empty. He leaned back slightly, his phalanges resting on the table curled up slightly , and his eyes showed a hint of irritation.

Seeing Cui Yinyin present, Cui Heng calmly pushed a plate of sweets in front of Cui Yinyin.

When Cui Yinyin saw the sweet, she really thought of Lu Xueyi, so she leaned over and asked the second lady innocently: " Second Aunt , it's my second brother's birthday today, why didn't Sister Lu come? "

" She said she couldn't rest well during the day , and the wind blew and she occasionally felt cold, so she stayed in bed and stopped coming. " The second lady replied.

=== Chapter 120 === _

" It turns out Sister Lu is sick. " Cui Yinyin's face fell when she heard this .

When Cui Heng heard that Lu Xueyi was ill, he held the cup with his slender hands but didn't move it for a long time.

After a while, although his face still had a calm expression, his eyes became more and more absent-minded.

Zheng Xiuying watched Cui Heng's reaction from a distance, and her heart tightened with anger.

In vain, in order to protect his reputation, she only said that Lu Xueyi had an affair with her husband, but did not say who the person was. She just wanted to give Cui Heng a step down, so that Lu Xueyi could take the initiative. Seduce him and leave him alone.

However, now that she saw Cui Heng's reaction, she understood that even if the matter really came out, Cui Heng would probably not blame it on Lu Xueyi.

Sure enough, Cui Heng's patience could not even wait for the end.

Just halfway through the banquet , he put down his wine glass and calmly made an excuse to leave.

No need to think about it, Zheng Xiuying also knew that he must go to see Lu Xueyi.

Does he care about Lu Xueyi that much?

But why does Lu Xueyi?

In terms of family background, talent, and means, how could Lu Xueyi be better than her?

Why does the second cousin only see her in his eyes?

Zheng Xiuying clutched the cup in her hand, almost breaking it, but she could only watch Cui Heng walk away.

The eldest lady is actually not as cheerful as she looks today. Today is Erlang's birthday, but it is also Dalang's birthday.

No one knows the sadness of a person with white hair giving a gift to a person with black hair.

The eldest lady only sat halfway, and her smile became more and more forced in the second half . When she saw Cui Heng was about to leave, she also asked someone to help her down.

Cui Heng then sent his mother back to Ninghui Hall.

When leaving Ninghui Hall, when he saw his mother rubbing her eyebrows under the lamp, Cui Heng stopped and informed her of the news that his brother might still be alive.

" Is your brother really still alive? " The eldest lady suddenly raised her lowered eyes and asked anxiously, " Where is he? Why doesn't he come home since he is alive? Are you trying to trick me? "

" I have sent people to look for him. My brother may have some troubles. " Cui Heng speculated .

" What difficulties could he have? " The eldest lady suddenly became uneasy again, " Swords don't have eyesight on the battlefield, and he is a high-spirited person. Could it be that ... he was injured somewhere ? "

Cui Heng's eyelids twitched. Although he didn't want to admit it, based on his understanding of his brother, this was most likely the case.

" Maybe I just stumbled, mother, don't worry yet. "

Cui Heng pondered for a moment and then comforted him.

" I'm not in a hurry. As long as people are alive, everything will be fine. " The eldest lady took a deep breath and said, " You go find it quickly. If there are not enough manpower , I will ask your grandfather to write a letter to your fourth uncle and bring back more manpower. "

" I already have an idea. Don't worry, mother. I will definitely bring my brother back in the next two days. "

Cui Heng comforted her for another moment before the eldest lady finally rested.

Tonight happens to be the fifteenth day, and the full moon is in the sky.

When we walked out the door, the moon was as cold as water, and the moon was shining brightly all over the place.

Cui Heng did not return to Qing Wuyuan, but went to Lihuayuan.

But Lu Xueyi could make herself sick after not seeing her for two days. She was really capable.

Cui Heng's pace quickened unconsciously .

However, after entering the door, Lu Xueyi was not there.

" Where are the people? "

He stared at the empty bed curtain for a moment, then turned around and asked.

It was obviously in their wife's own courtyard, but as soon as the second young master came in, the courtyard seemed to have become his.

Harukata didn't dare to hide it, and subconsciously replied: " My wife went out in the evening, saying she was going to give a birthday gift. "

" Birthday gift? " Cui Heng frowned, " Where did she go? "

" Not long ago. " Harukata replied, " Didn't my lady ... didn't I go to your place ? "

Cui Heng didn't answer, but his cold face said everything.

It turned out that the gift was not prepared for him in the first place.

He really underestimated her.

" Where have Lu Xueyi been these past few days? "

Cui Heng asked in a deep voice.

Harukata was so overwhelmed by that look that she couldn't even lift her head, so she had to speak: " Aside from the cloth shop, my wife only went to the music shop ..."

At the piano store, it's that Wang Jing again.

It turns out that today is also Wang Jing's birthday, what a coincidence.

Cui Heng glanced at the carved utensils one by one, and the more he looked at them, the more dazzling they became.

He originally thought that if she was willing to spend so much energy making pens for him, she would at least have him in her heart.

But I didn't expect that even this amount would be given to someone else.

Cui Heng was born as the legitimate son of an aristocratic family, a proud son of heaven , and his job was only for others to please him, and no one ever asked him to lower his head.

The only person he made concessions to, besides his brother, was Lu Xueyi.

But this is how she repaid him.

Cui Heng was furious like never before , and the blood all over his body was screaming.

Her marriage was still in his hands, and her future depended on his words. He saved her life, gave her a shop next to her, and taught her how to play the piano step by step. He gave her everything. How dare she hide someone else in her heart?

Cui Heng stroked the open carving knife one by one, his face became darker and darker, and finally he raised his eyelids and told Yang Bao in a deep voice: " Go prepare the horse. "

He wanted to see who Wang Jing was, who was so obsessed with her, worthy of her betraying him again and again.

In Cui Sanlang's house, the second lady has been sending people to keep an eye on Lu Xueyi in the past few days. As soon as she went out, Cui Sanlang also received news.

Although Cui Sanlang had vowed before , when he heard that Lu Xueyi left the house in the evening, his heart still jumped.

The female envoy was afraid that he wouldn't be able to bear it anymore, so she tried to dissuade him by saying, " Why don't you go, Sir ? I can just send two boys to do this. "

Cui Sanlang has a gentle temper, which may sound harsh, but is actually weak.

But this cousin Lu was weaker than him, which made him feel the urge to protect others for the first time in his life.

For someone as good as his cousin , he didn't believe that she would really betray his second wife.

So Cui Sanlang shook his head and insisted on going: " Go and get the cloak for me and make the carriage go slower. "

Music store in West Market

Cui Jing's things have been packed up. He said he was packing them up, but in fact he had been wandering around without a fixed residence for the past three years and had nothing to bring with him.

Grandfather, grandmother, mother , Xing Jian ... Faces flashed before his eyes. Even though he made up his mind to go back, he was still a little unsure when dragging his lame leg around.

He was already a cripple, what would they think of him?

When Cui Jing was hesitating, the door behind him was suddenly knocked.

" It turns out you haven't left yet, and I haven't seen you yet. "

There was a slight sweat on Xue Yi's forehead, but the corners of his lips were curved, and he looked like he was walking in a hurry.

" Ms. Lu, why are you here? Isn't there a banquet in the house? " Cui Jing was surprised.

He was quite clear about the rules of the palace, and Xue Yi didn't hide it: " I don't want to go, but I want to come out for some fresh air. It just so happens that today is your birthday, so I came to try my luck and see you off for the last time. After all, in the future It will be hard to see. "

When he heard the last sentence, Cui Jing smiled: " Not necessarily. "

Xue Yi didn't understand what he meant. She looked around and saw a small bundle in his hand, so she asked: " Now that it's packed, I can give you a ride, but I don't know where you are going. Where? "

" Yiningfang. "

Cui Jing replied that he originally planned to go back and tell his mother that Lu Xueyi had saved him so that he could lend a helping hand, so it would be a coincidence to go back with her now.

" What a coincidence, I also live in Yiningfang. "

Xue Yi still didn't react . After all, there were dozens of distinguished families living in Yiningfang.

" It's quite a coincidence. "

The more Cui Jing looked at it, the more she felt that this cousin had a pure mind and deliberately did not tell her.

" Do you live on East Street or West Street? I can tell the coachman how to go. " Xue Yi asked again .

" East Street. " Cui Jing replied.

Xue Yi let out a sigh and thought about it carefully : " But I remember that the Wang family seems to be on West Street. Is it possible that they also have a residence on East Street? "

" I am not from the Wang family. " Cui Jing still smiled.

" You are not Wang, then you are ..." Xue Yi suddenly didn't understand.

" My wife will know about it in the future. " Cui Jing picked up the baggage, " It's getting late. Madam, I should go back. I'm afraid I'll catch up with the curfew. "

Xue Yi originally went out on time, but when he reminded her, she realized that it was getting late.

She turned around to leave, but suddenly remembered something, took out the pen wrapped in her sleeve and handed it to him: " Here. "

" Why give this to me? " Cui Jing did not reach out to take it.

" Today is also your birthday, and it also happens to be the occasion of parting. I couldn't come up with any other congratulatory gifts, so I thought of giving them to you to express my feelings. "

" But wasn't this money originally given to that Erlangjun? If you gave it to me, would you offend him if you didn't give it to him? " Cui Jing hesitated.

The second cousin only raised her as a foreigner, so how could he care about the gifts she gave her?

Xue Yi shook his head: " He won't care, and he won't miss me . You are different. "

Cui Jing also understood that Xing Jian had an arrogant temperament. Given his temper, he would probably have someone put the gift into a warehouse and never see the light of day if it was a gift from a cousin girl, so he accepted it without rejecting it.

Cui Heng came here on horseback and passed through countless roadblocks along the way.

At this time , as he walked outside the door, he looked up and saw a man carrying the package on his back, trying to put the pen in.

=== Chapter 121 === _

That — the pen he originally thought was going to be given to him.

Cui Heng suddenly stopped and looked at the backs of the two people with heavy eyes.

" Sir, this is the clerk's residence. If you want to see the piano, you should go downstairs! " The shopkeeper came up from the stairs panting and apologized carefully , " You are in the wrong place . Don't be rude." your feet. "

Suddenly there was a voice behind him. Xue Yi turned around and ran into Cui Heng's sharp eyes, suffocating her breath.

Why did the second cousin chase me here? He should be at the banquet in the mansion at this time.

Xue Yi 's mind was in confusion and she blurted out: " Why are you here? "

" Why are you here? "

Cui Heng asked back calmly , clenching his palms.

Although his voice was calm, his eyes were fixed on the pen, as if he wanted to cut the pen alive

When the two were confronting each other, suddenly, there was another weak voice outside the door .

"... brother?! "

Cui Sanlang trembled and tried to scream with some disbelief.

As soon as this voice came, Cui Heng suddenly raised his eyes and met the person who turned around.

Their eyes met , and his clenched hands suddenly loosened.

At the same time , Cui Jing turned around and suddenly dropped the pen in his hand ...

Chapter 84 _ Return home

Big brother?

What big brother?

A cloud of fog covered Xue Yi's eyes , but it was suddenly pushed away when he heard the sound.

" Do you know each other? "

Her eyes recognized the three of them, her heart pounded , and she vaguely had an answer.

She suddenly remembered the crossword puzzle she had guessed under the lamp on July 7th .

Wang and Jing, together, don't they mean " Jing " ? She vaguely remembered that the eldest son of the Cui family who died in the battle had the single name of "Jing".

Could it be that Wang Jing is Cui Jing?

As if a thunder struck , Xue Yi understood instantly .

No wonder Wang Jing said that it would not be difficult to meet her in the future, and that he would go with her, and vowed to help her.

But if Wang Jing is Cui Jing , wouldn't she be involved with all three brothers of the Cui family?

Xue Yi 's mind became a mess.

Cui Heng's face was calm as usual , but in the past few days, countless traces had gathered together, and his emotions were also turbulent.

He comes from a noble family and is good at playing the harp, and is involved with Zheng Xiuying ...

He should have thought of it earlier .

It was because Lu Xueyi was involved and it messed up his thoughts that he became obsessed with the authorities.

He is naturally happy that his brother is back .

But his brother was entangled with Lu Xueyi, and Cui Heng's mood was extremely complicated.

He stared at the person in front of him who had a thin cheek and scarred hands , but the light in his eyes did not diminish , and he didn't know what to say for a moment .

Cui Sanlang was also stunned. For a long time, he felt an itch in his throat . He coughed violently before breaking the deadlock.

" Brother , is it really you? This ... how is this possible ? You are not dead ?"

Seeing that he was coughing badly , Cui Jing stepped forward and patted him: " I'm lucky to have survived. I haven't seen you for three years. Deru, your anger is much better. "

Cui Sanlang looked at him as if he was in another world: " Thanks to my second brother for hiring a famous doctor for me , but since you are still here, why didn't you go back home? Instead ... you came here instead? "

Cui San's eyes flickered between Lu Xueyi and Cui Jing, his eyes hesitant.

" It's a long story ..." Cui Jing only briefly explained, " Anyway, Madam Lu rescued me. "

It turns out that the cousin is not here for a private meeting, but to save someone, and it happens that the person she saves is the eldest brother.

" It's a coincidence. " Cui Sanlang was shocked and didn't know what to say. He coughed twice and then realized that in addition to Cui Jing, Cui Heng was also there. His heart that had just calmed down began to beat hard again, " Second brother, why? Are you there too? "

" I heard my brother's clues and followed them all the way here. "

Cui Heng explained calmly .

He turned to Cui Jing, raised his eyebrows, and said the usual words: " Brother, long time no see . "

" Long time no see , Xing Jian. "

Cui Jing's throat surged, and she just patted his shoulder, looking at each other in silence for a moment.

" It turns out that the second brother has already known the news that the eldest brother is still alive. " Cui San coughed into his fist, " That's because I have lost the news. "

Everything clearly made sense, but for some reason, Cui San still felt something was strange.

When he saw Lu Xueyi standing beside him, who was also lost in thought, he asked, " Since my cousin knows that my eldest brother is still alive, why didn't you tell me? "

Xue Yi was asked suddenly , and her heart was in a mess. She just shook her head: " I didn't know it was my eldest cousin who I saved ..."

" Deru, you misunderstood. " Seeing this, Cui Jing interjected: " I didn't tell my cousin on purpose . I originally wanted to take advantage of today's birthday to go back, but I didn't expect you to come here. But you, Third brother, you have just recovered from a serious illness, why did you come here without any hesitation? "

Cui Sanlang originally came to catch an adulterer, but who knew that his " lover " was actually his elder brother whom he thought was long dead.

For a moment, he didn't know whether he was more frightened or happy.

Cui Sanlang's eyes hesitated and he did not mention the matter of catching an adulterer: " I came to see Qin and heard some movement upstairs, so I came up to take a look. Unexpectedly, I saw you, the eldest brother, and even the second brother. "

What the three people told were all lies. Although they each heard something was wrong, due to their affection and status, they all agreed not to go into details.

Xue Yi was surrounded, and the three of them glanced at her intentionally or unintentionally while they were talking. She could neither stand nor sit, and had almost no place to stand.

Especially the second cousin, his eyes were neither serious nor serious, but at a glance, Xue Yi felt inexplicably breathless.

" It's getting late. Big brother and third brother. If you have anything to do, you might as well go back first. "

After a moment of silence, Cui Heng raised his eyelids and took the lead in breaking the deadlock.

Cui Jing and Cui San did not refuse anymore and followed him out.

When everyone left , the forgotten pen seemed to be forgotten. Cui Heng stopped, picked up the pen and put it into his sleeve.

" Cousin, I'm a little tired, please give me a hand. "

When he was about to go out , Cui Sanlang suddenly looked at Lu Xueyi .

After all, Xue Yi was his fiancée in name only. Hearing this, he had no choice but to step forward and help her: " Come here. "

Xue Yi held Cui Sanlang's shoulders. Cui Heng looked at their supporting arms and his eyes slowly darkened.

However, soon, his attention was suddenly attracted by Cui Jing beside him.

When Cui Jing walked around , her right foot obviously limped.

" Brother, your legs ..." Cui Sanlang stopped, his pupils dilated.

Cui Heng stared at that leg and didn't move away for a long time.

" It's a limp, nothing serious. "

Cui Jing smiled and calmly dragged one leg down the stairs.

Cui Heng looked at his limping back and suddenly understood why his brother would not come back even if he was alive.

He didn't say anything . He just gave his brother a hand when he went down the stairs.

Cui Jing tilted his head and looked at the strong arm holding him, his eyes slightly stunned.

" It's getting late. Mother has been waiting for my brother for a long time. "

Cui Heng narrowed his eyes and said calmly.

Cui Jing understood what he meant and smiled slightly. Xing Jian really hasn't changed at all in the past three years. He is still as hard-spoken and soft-hearted as before.

Cui Heng always did things safely. Before returning home, he was afraid that his grandmother and mother would not be able to withstand the impact, so he first sent Yang Bao to report back quickly.

By the time their carriage returned to the mansion, news of the eldest son's return had already spread throughout the mansion.

The eldest lady couldn't even stay in Ninghui Hall and insisted on greeting her at the door.

As soon as Cui Jing opened the curtain of the carriage, he saw his mother waiting in the night wind.

The eldest lady has always been pampered and pampered, but the past three years of losing her husband and son have still made her much older.

Cui Jing saw his mother's slightly frosted temples and the ravine at the end of her eyes from a distance. He got off the carriage and went back step by step. When he got closer, he knelt down in front of the eldest lady and kowtowed to the ground: " My son is unfilial. I have not served my mother for many years , which makes my mother worried. "

The eldest lady was indeed angry at first. Dalang was obviously alive, but he didn't even make a report, making her and Xing Jian suffer for so long in vain.

But when she saw Da Lang getting off the carriage and limping toward her with one leg, her accumulated anger suddenly disappeared.

No wonder Dalang didn't come back, he was lame.

Such a proud and arrogant man actually has a limp leg. How could he be willing to come back?

Lost weight and became darker.

The eldest lady touched her eldest son's cheek with trembling hands. The more she looked at it, the more sour her heart became. Her hand fell down. When she saw the slightly bent right leg, her voice choked uncontrollably: " Your leg …"

" It's a gift from God that my son can save his life. As for the lameness, my son is used to it. Mother doesn't have to worry. " Cui Jing lowered his head to comfort his mother.

It is indeed not easy to save one's life from the mountain of corpses and the sea of blood. However, if he is lame, what will his career be like in the future, and where will his marriage go?

As a parent, when I think of this, the eldest lady becomes even more worried.

She took a deep breath and raised her voice: " Why did you insist on going to the battlefield in the first place? Why didn't you listen to my and your father's advice? Now, not to mention the limp, even the destruction of both legs is your own fault. Disaster! "

" It's my son's fault. He was too impulsive and impulsive. It's all my own fault now. " Cui Jing touched her forehead and lay on the ground for a long time. " It doesn't matter if my mother scolds me or hits me." That's fine, I just hope my mother won't get angry, lest she hurt herself. "

=== Chapter 122 === _

The eldest lady was angry and distressed. She had already raised her hand, but was stopped by Cui Heng on the side.

" Mom , my brother has just returned and needs to rest urgently. Grandma and all the uncles and aunts are still waiting in the Shou'an Hall. If you have anything to say, you might as well go back and talk to me. "

The eldest lady is also overly emotional . Her eldest son is already like this. No matter how angry she is, she can't save his legs.

The eldest lady put down her hand again, wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, and said to Cui Jing: " Forget it , go and make amends with your grandmother. "

" Son , go right away. "

Cui Jing agreed and was surrounded by everyone all the way back to Shou'an Hall.

It was already midnight, but the Shou'an Hall was crowded with people.

After Cui Jing entered, she paid homage to her grandmother and uncles and aunts one by one.

The old lady was getting older. When she saw her eldest grandson coming back, she held Cui Jing's hand and burst into tears: " It's good to come back, it's good to come back. It's rare to save a life . I have sent people to the Taoist temple to help your grandfather." Passed the letter, he will return soon. "

" It's my grandson's fault that I bothered my grandfather to run around. " Cui Jing lowered his head, feeling guilty.

" It doesn't matter, your grandfather still needs to come forward to request the seal. He should have returned. "

The old lady read, and when she opened her mouth, she realized that she had mentioned the matter of asking for a seal.

There was a sudden silence in the room , and everyone's eyes turned back and forth between the lame Cui Jing and the upright Cui Heng.

Cui Jing looked calm: " I haven't seen my grandfather for a long time, so it's time to fulfill my filial piety. "

The old lady realized she had made a mistake and changed the topic. She touched the whip marks on his face and said distressedly: " How did you survive in the first place, and how did you get here all these years? "

Cui Jing explained in detail how the deputy general replaced him, his experience of being tossed around as a slave after living in the Western Regions, and his return to Chang'an.

But in front of the third lady, he did not mention Zheng Xiuying.

" So, it was this little girl Lu who saved you? " The old lady understood.

As soon as she opened her mouth, everyone's eyes were fixed on Lu Xueyi.

" Yes, and my cousin has saved me more than once. " Cui Jing replied truthfully , " Cousin Lu is so kind that I can't repay her. "

Xue Yi also didn't expect that a slave he rescued turned out to be the eldest son of the Cui family.

There was a slight sweat on her forehead, and she hurriedly returned the greeting: " It's just a small effort and an occasional help. I have been troubled by my sojourn in the Cui family, so there is no need to say thank you, cousin. "

The more understated she was , the more attention she attracted. The old lady took off a bracelet from her hand and gave it to her: " I said at the beginning that this child looks like a kind-hearted person. I didn't expect that you really saved our uncle. It's just right." You are destined to the Cui family. "

The eldest lady also burst into tears of gratitude: " We are all a family from now on. If you have any shortcomings, just ask me. If you are so kind, I will definitely help you with all my strength . "

Xue Yi didn't dare to accept it, so she took a sneak peek and saw Cui Jing nodding to her, so she accepted it.

Indeed, it seemed reasonable to ask the eldest son to arrange a marriage for her after saving Cui's life .

This subtle collision of eyes between the two happened to fall into Cui Heng's eyes.

Cui Heng clenched his fingers instantly .

The public in the large court looked at each other with their eyes.

Cui Heng suddenly felt that the scene in front of him was indescribably dazzling. He looked away lightly, but the ring in his hand kept turning, showing a trace of irritation.

Without looking at the two of them , his thoughts suddenly became clear again.

Lu Xueyi and Zheng Xiuying were brothers who bumped into each other after they came back from the temple. Why didn't Zheng Xiuying help? She even refused to lend money, forcing Lu Xueyi to take the jade pendant he gave her.

It was fine that Lu Xueyi had never met her brother, but Zheng Xiuying had been her brother's fiancée for so many years, how could she not recognize her?

There are also thieves in Lishan, which is probably not an accident.

Cui Heng turned his fingers and slowly realized that Zheng Xiuying didn't want her brother to come back at all.

I just don't know how much my brother knows.

Cui Heng glanced around, and sure enough he didn't see Zheng Xiuying in the crowd.

She was probably too scared to come.

Cui Heng frowned and whispered to Yang Bao beside him : " Take some people to keep an eye on Zheng Xiuying. If she wants to leave the house, stop her immediately. "

When Yang Bao heard this, he immediately went out to recruit people.

At this moment, everyone's eyes were focused on Cui Jing. They were so happy that they did not notice the movement on Cui Heng's side.

But the second lady in the crowd was not as happy as she seemed.

It turned out that the cripple from the piano shop was Cui Jing. No wonder Lu Xueyi wanted to have a private meeting. It seemed that the letter was absolutely correct.

Dafang usually just suppresses them, but now he wants to get involved with Saburo's fiancée, which is really hateful.

But now everyone was congratulating Dalang for his safe return. Lu Xueyi saved Dalang again. The second lady had to knock out her teeth and swallow blood, temporarily holding back her anger.

After returning to Lihuayuan, she pointed at Sanlang and said, " You saw it with your own eyes today . Lu Xueyi is clearly having an affair with the man, and she is actually the same man. This marriage is really serious. "

" Didn't the eldest brother say that he was saved by his cousin? Where did the personal relationship come from? "

Cui Sanlang's chest was also stuffy.

" Why not? You said before that Lu Xueyi despises a cripple, but if this cripple is Cui's eldest husband, how can there be any argument? Besides, the letter is clearly written. I will read it tomorrow Take this letter to the old lady to ask for justice. " The second lady became more and more angry as she thought about it.

Cui Sanlang coughed a few times and opened his mouth impatiently : " Mother always talks about this letter, but what is said in this letter must be true? What's more, this letter was brought by the elder sister from Lu. After I recovered from my illness, my eldest cousin became much more attentive to me. How could my mother know that my eldest cousin had no other thoughts? "

" You mean Lu Xuening treats you ..." The eldest lady stood up immediately, " She is too courageous. It's impossible. How can I let her marry you? "

" I don't think so , but it would be too childish for my mother to break off the engagement based on just a letter . And that person is the eldest brother. If she slanders the eldest brother, how can the eldest aunt's temper be so easy to deal with? "

Cui Sanlang carefully analyzed every word, not knowing whether he was persuading his mother or himself.

The second lady was choked by him and thought of her sister-in-law's temper. If she made a mistake , she would definitely endanger her.

Anyway, Dalang has returned home. If Lu Xueyi really has an affair with him, clues will be revealed sooner or later.

" Let me think about it again. "

The second lady rubbed her eyebrows.

Cui Sanlang also felt a needle in his heart , no, his cousin would not betray him.

It must have been a deliberate design by his mother , who didn't want him to marry his cousin.

The faces of the eldest brother and the second brother flashed before his eyes . Cui Sanlang did not want to think deeply, but urged: " Now that I can leave, the wedding should be put on the agenda, and the betrothal gift that my mother should give should also be given now. I'm going to Jiangzuo, and I'll get married in the autumn. "

This time, the Second Madam had seen through her son's thoughts. Unless evidence was thrown in his face, such as catching someone in bed or Lu Xueyi being pregnant, Sanlang would never break off the engagement.

The second lady didn't want to irritate him, so she had to agree temporarily, but secretly asked people to keep an eye on Da Lang.

When she catches the evidence, she will directly send the person to the ancestral hall or drink a bowl of medicine. At that time, no matter how much Saburo pleads for mercy, it will be useless.

The conversation continued until midnight in the Shou'an Hall . It was not until the old lady became exhausted and yawned that everyone slowly dispersed.

Until this moment, Xue Yi could not believe that Wang Jing was Cui Jing. She walked slowly and just went out, but was detained by Cui Jing.

" It's late at night, I'm sending my cousin back. " Cui Jing stopped her.

Seeing that he seemed to have something to say, Xue Yi didn't refuse, and the two of them walked and chatted.

Sure enough, before walking too far , Cui Jing apologized: " It's my fault that I concealed my identity from you. I hope you don't mind. "

" My eldest cousin has made it very obvious. I didn't understand it myself. " Xueyi shook his head, not blaming him.

But when her identity changed, she suddenly didn't know how to get along with him.

She considered it and said: " After all, third cousin and you are brothers. I didn't know it before . Now that I know it, how can I let you, eldest cousin, fight against my third cousin brother for me? If the eldest cousin is embarrassed about breaking off the engagement, then Let's stop here, I'll find another way. "

" Since I promised you, it's settled. Cousin, there's no need to worry. " Cui Jing shook his head.

He was always keenly observant, and it only took him a moment to find out that the second lady was dissatisfied with the marriage after Saburo got better.

" As long as Sanlang has a more suitable choice, I believe the second lady will not embarrass you. " Cui Jing advised her.

Xueyi did n't know: " But my aunt is so proud that even if she breaks off the engagement, she will put all the blame on me. What's more, my third cousin seems to have some feelings for me now, and I'm afraid he won't be so willing to break off the engagement. "

Cui Jing heard her hesitation and tried to ask: " Sanlang has improved now and has a deep love for you. Why doesn't my cousin want to be with Sanlang? "

The third cousin was indeed not bad to her, and he had protected her when her aunt wanted to have her body tested. But because of this, Xueyi did not want to deceive him. She was no longer perfect, and she had had so many experiences with his brother. This is a personal affair, and I really feel guilty about it.

" I ..." Xueyi twisted her handkerchief, not knowing how to explain.

" If my cousin has something hard to say, just keep it secret. " Cui Jing didn't have the heart to ask , thought for a while, and then said, " If this plan doesn't work, I will help you change your identity and keep your name anonymous. Cousin, are you willing? "

Change identity?

Xue Yi had never thought of it , but it could be a strategy when desperate.

She nodded without thinking : " I do. "

" But hiding one's name and staying away from home is the best option after all. I won't do it unless I have to. " Cui Jing smiled and said to her, " It really doesn't work. If my cousin doesn't mind, I will go out and beg for fifty dollars." Marry you, and whether your cousin wants to stay or get divorced after we get married, it's all up to you. "

" Wouldn't the fifty-big board mean to beat people to death? "

Xueyi was surprised, she knew Cui's rules.

No one would risk their lives for marriage.

" Only in this way can we see the sincerity. " Cui Jing still joked.

Seeing that Cui Jing was joking with her, Xueyi responded with a smile: " Okay, then I'll have to see if my eldest cousin can stand the fifty bucks. "

After arriving at the edge of the woods, not far from the Lihuayuan, Cui Jing handed her the lantern in her hand and stopped politely: " Cousin, please go back. "

" Cousin, please walk slowly. " Xue Yi watched him go back.

When the back figure disappeared, Xue Yi turned around.

But when she turned around , she was suddenly pushed against the willow tree and hissed heavily.

Chapter 85 _ Liangqing

Suddenly someone pressed her against a tree . Xue Yi's back hurt. Just as she was about to open her mouth , a hand immediately covered her mouth.

" it's me. "

A deep voice came from above.

=== Chapter 123 === _

Xue Yi looked carefully and saw clearly that the person holding her down was her second cousin.

His back was a little painful from being hit, and he was almost out of breath due to the blockage . Xueyi couldn't help but push his arm and whimpered: " Let go ..."

She opened her mouth , and her soft tongue grazed Cui Heng's palm, which was slightly numb. Cui Heng's eyes darkened a bit , and he pressed harder with his hand .

Xue Yi struggled twice and clearly felt that the breathing on the side of her neck became heavier.

The summer night was quiet, not far away, Cui Jing's back was still vaguely visible.

Xue Yi was really afraid that her voice suddenly weakened, and her eyes were panicked. While looking around, she looked pleadingly at the person leaning on her neck.

Cui Heng always felt that she carried an indescribable sweet fragrance . Every time she smelled it, it always tempted people to swallow it in one gulp.

Now that she was nervous , the aroma became even stronger . Cui Heng buried it and took a deep breath before raising his head from her neck: " Is it okay to let you go? Don't scream? "

Xue Yi nodded quickly before he finally let go.

Xue Yi stroked her chest and took a deep breath. She was frightened and frightened . She couldn't help but complain softly: " You 're still outside , why are you so presumptuous? "

" According to your opinion , you can do whatever you want inside ? "

Cui Heng asked back , pulling a handkerchief from her sleeve and wiping her palms.

" You ..." Xue Yi raised her head and glared at him, realizing that he was getting more and more aggressive recently. She flipped up her hanging hair and asked softly, " Why are you looking for me late at night, second cousin? "

After Cui Heng wiped her hands, she stuffed the handkerchief into the tie around her waist and said calmly: " Go back and talk. "

When Xue Yi heard that she wanted to go back with him, her waist and eyes were slightly numb, and she pursed her lips and did not answer.

Cui Heng turned around. For a moment, he didn't hear the footsteps following him, so he turned back unhappily: " Why don't you leave? "

Xue Yi remained silent.

It's already this time. If she follows, she won't even think about going back tonight.

Cui Heng stared at her evasive eyes for a moment, and raised the corners of his lips slightly: " Why don't you leave, do you want to be here? "

We are already in Lihuayuan. Not far away, the light in the eldest sister's house is shining through. If there is any unusual movement, the eldest sister will definitely notice it.

Xue Yi had no choice but to move her toes: " Come here. "

Anyway, her eldest cousin is already planning to help her, and things between her and her second cousin should be settled tonight.

It was already midnight, and the full moon hanging high in the sky was covered by a cloud. The moonlight was hazy, as if covered with a veil. The two people were walking in front of each other, each with their own thoughts. Only two long shadows were moving around. Occasionally they come together, and then separate again.

When she arrived at Qingwu Courtyard and was about to enter, Xue Yi's heart felt numb and her feet were walking slower and slower. She took a deep breath and planned to shake things off as soon as she entered the door, so as to seize the opportunity.

But as soon as she stepped into the door, before she could open her mouth, Cui Heng grabbed her waist and pushed her against the door. Then, he held her face and kissed her deeply.

The kiss came suddenly. Xue Yi blocked her lips without any warning and hugged him as he walked inside. The door that was half open was kicked shut by him. With a " bang " , he was the only one left inside. Between the two of us , the room suddenly became hot.

Xue Yi was almost pushed away, and her steps were completely out of control. She kept retreating and retreating. When she could no longer retreat, she hit the bedpost of the canopy bed.

Xue Yi quickly tilted her head: " No. "

" Why not? " Cui Heng's voice was deep and gravelly, and his breathing was not steady .

" I don't want to. " Xue Yi tilted her head , her voice still breathless after the kiss.

Cui Heng stared at her averted face for a moment, and a sneer escaped from his throat: " When did you think about it? "

He was obviously smiling, but Xue Yi could detect a hint of anger.

She stubbornly refused to turn her head and just pushed his hand: " I'm a little tired. "

As soon as she struggled, Cui Heng held her tighter . Xueyi couldn't get away and cursed softly: " Let me go. "

" You didn't have this attitude when you begged me . " Cui Heng looked at her with lowered eyes, " I remember that you wore a silver-red skirt that day and took the initiative to hug my neck, right? "

As soon as Xue Yi was reminded by him, memories of the past came flooding back, and she quickly closed her hands and hugged her chest without saying a word.

" Forgot? " Cui Heng leaned back slightly, stared at her ears and said, " If you fail to take the initiative , you will sit on my lap again, right? "

Xue Yi hid even tighter and refused to admit it.

" Do you know what I was thinking at that time ? " Cui Heng continued to ask, touching the side of her face with one hand.

Xue Yi didn't open her mouth, but he slapped her face directly.

Forced to have no choice, she could only ask in a low voice : " What are you thinking about? "

Cui Heng smiled and didn't say anything . He only told her through gestures and actions.

" You bastard ! " Xueyi quickly turned to hide.

" Am I a bastard ? " Cui Heng asked in a low voice in her ear, " Why, you want to regret it before three months are up? "

" Didn't you regret it first ? " Xueyi couldn't push him away, pursed her lips and raised her head stubbornly.

" What did I regret? " Cui Heng asked calmly .

" How long will your second cousin continue to lie to me? " Xueyi endured the humiliation and looked at him without hesitation , " You didn't help me set up a female household at all. What you told me about the up and down management was also a lie. That house is, as Li Rufeng said, basically used to support other people's homes, right? "

Three questions were asked in a row . Cui Heng was slightly paused by her look and looked at her solemnly: " Who told you these things? "

" I saw the torn documents with my own eyes. Will my second cousin lie to me again? "

Xue Yi took a breath and straightened her clothes before leaving.

He had indeed ordered the documents to be burned, but she probably accidentally left them behind and she saw them.

Cui Heng had a faint headache. Seeing her turn around, he grabbed her wrist and said, " It's true that she's burned, but I don't want you to be an outsider. "

" Why don't you do something outside? Could it be that what I saw with my own eyes was fake? "

" I said I was just perfunctory with Li Rufeng, don't think too much about it. " Cui Heng explained .

" Can I still trust you? " Xue Yi was stunned.

" If you don't believe me, who do you want to believe ? " Cui Heng glanced at her, " Or do you want to find someone else? "

" So what . " Xue Yi broke away from his hand, " Since my second cousin broke the agreement first, why should I follow it? Why can't I find someone else? "

" It's my fault for lying to you. I will help you resolve your third brother's marriage as soon as possible. You don't need to find someone else. " Cui Heng's voice was slightly irritable .

" No need, my eldest cousin has promised to help me. He can also help me if my second cousin can help me. " Xue Yi was furious .

Sure enough, she found her eldest brother.

Cui Heng thought of what he had just heard and his voice became cold: " Then how do you plan to ask your eldest brother to help you and let him marry you? "

" Why not? " Although Xue Yi didn't want to get married, she was inexplicably angry when he asked her this.

" Marriage is not a child's play , don't mess around. " Cui Heng warned her in a deep voice.

" I'm not fooling around . I think clearly. In short, there is no need for my second cousin to interfere in this matter. Our previous agreement ends here and is clean from now on. Whether I marry or not, whoever I marry has nothing to do with my cousin. . " Xue Yi shook off his hand and left.

" If you insist on marrying, I will marry you. " Cui Heng grabbed her hand.

His palm was very wide, and he could wrap Xue Yi's entire hand tightly with one hand.

This was not the first time that Xue Yi heard him say that he wanted to marry her.

If she could just take it as a joke the first time, now she is not so calm.

" You don't have to look for eldest brother, I will marry you. " Cui Heng repeated again, looking straight at her.

Xue Yi was looking directly into his eyes, her heart was pounding and her breathing was a little messy.

But she heard clearly in the dream that Cui Heng clearly went to see other noble ladies in the end.

What's more, even her biological aunt, let alone Cui Heng, didn't agree if Cui Sanlang wanted to marry her.

The second cousin was so unpredictable that Xue Yi could not understand the truth and was unable to argue with him.

He probably said this just to coax her to be his wife, just like her mother did when she foolishly gave in and became an equal wife. In fact, she was not even as good as a wife.

Xue Yi just relaxed for a moment, then tightened her face again: " No need, since the eldest cousin promised me, there is no need for the second cousin to worry. "

It's the eldest brother again. After returning from eldest brother, she can't do without him in almost every word . Does she only have eldest brother in her eyes?

Cui Heng's tone suddenly darkened: " Does the elder brother know about your relationship with me ? "

" What do you mean? " Xue Yi immediately raised his head nervously.

" It seems that he doesn't know. " Cui Heng heard her panic , smiled slightly, held the back of her neck and pressed her towards him, " Then tell me, what if the eldest brother knew that we had a three-month relationship?" Skin-to-skin contact, can your marriage still be successful? "

" You are shameless! " Xueyi couldn't help scolding him.

Whether in a dream or in reality, what she fears most is that their relationship will be exposed, but Cui Heng threatens her like this.

" Isn't this true? I haven't seen anything about you, and I haven't touched anything about you. " Cui Heng's voice was still cold. He paused and glanced at her belly again, " Why, you didn't come to the small day this month? Tell me. You are not allowed to be pregnant with my child now. "

" Shut up! "

When Xue Yi heard him mention her pregnancy, she was frightened and panicked , and she raised her hands in anger.

Cui Heng held her wrist, holding her so tightly that she couldn't move: " Why are you angry? If you want to get married , you have to make it clear. Are you trying to deceive your brother? "

" Even if my eldest cousin knew, he wouldn't care. " Xue Yi trembled slightly and struggled hard, " Let me go! "

" Are you sure? " Cui Heng sneered and let go of her hand, " Brother should n't be resting at this moment . Do you want me to call him over for you and ask him face to face? "

" Are you crazy? "

Xue Yi was almost crying because of him and quickly grabbed his sleeves.

" Are you scared? " Cui Heng turned back and stared at her pale profile.

Xue Yi's heart was filled with ups and downs, but she still didn't want to bow her head : " You don't need to go. I'll go and make it clear to my cousin tomorrow . "

Even though it has come to this point, she still wants to get married.

Cui Heng's voice turned completely cold: " You really want to marry me? "

" It has nothing to do with you whether you marry or not. We are already settled. "

Xue Yi turned her head away.

Cui Heng listened to her stubborn voice and for a moment he really wanted to dig out her heart and see why she was so unmoved by his considerate care these days.

His face was slightly green, and he stared at her lowered eyes solemnly : " Are you really going to break up? "

" Yes. " Xue Yi replied, and when he lowered his eyes, he suddenly saw only a little bit of the pen tip exposed in his sleeve.

" Give me back the pen. " She sniffed and said softly.

=== Chapter 124 === _

" Is this money for eldest brother? " Cui Heng took out the money.

" Yes, today is my eldest cousin's birthday. " Xueyi pulled him over, " I will explain it clearly to him tomorrow and give him the pen by the way. "

Cui Heng's hand was empty and he suddenly smiled: " Then do you know that today is also my birthday. "

" Anyway, there are so many people giving things to my second cousin, and my second cousin doesn't care about me either. "

Xue Yi lowered her head , wrapped up her pen, and was about to leave.

" What if I care? " Cui Heng raised his eyes, " You just made it clear, but now you are passing on the gift you gave me to others, do you also owe me one? "

" Then what do you want ? " Xueyi turned around , determined to break up with him.

" Make it up. " Cui Heng said calmly.

Xue Yi was stared at by his deep eyes and immediately understood what he meant.

It turned out that after going around for so long, he just couldn't bear to part with her body, otherwise why would he call her over to Qing Wuyuan?

She really thought too much.

Xue Yi's heart felt sore and swollen.

She took a deep breath and put down the pen solemnly, then put her hands on her waist and opened her belt bit by bit.

" What are you doing? " Cui Heng stared at her movements and frowned.

" Don't my cousin just want me to stay ? "

Xue Yi raised her head, her voice trembling slightly.

Cui Heng originally wanted her to keep the pen, but she would rather do this than leave the pen to him.

At this moment, his whole body seemed to be on fire, and he seemed to be pressed by a boulder. When his anger rose, it almost burned his entire body.

Xue Yi had already unzipped his belt and stood shivering.

After a moment, seeing that he didn't respond, she turned around and prepared to leave: " It's getting late. My cousin left since he didn't want me to stay. "

Cui Heng stared at her, his palms tightening again and again. When he was extremely angry, he smiled instead.

He was cold and stern, but when he smiled, his eyes and brows were indescribably romantic.

" How can you give gifts when you're gone ? " Cui Heng approached.

" What do you mean? "

Xue Yi was still steadfast in her oath just now, but now that he was approaching and being looked at by that dark gaze, her breathing became tight uncontrollably.

Cui Heng did not speak, but looked at her coldly: " You are dressed so neatly, do you want to stay and talk? "

Chapter 86 _ break

In the past few days , Qiurong has been making nourishing soup for her cousin in accordance with the instructions of the young master .

But the cousin didn't come for several days, and she never found a chance to send it off.

I finally met my cousin tonight . Qiu Rong was about to knock on the door with a soup in her hands . As soon as she reached the door, she heard such explicit words. She was so scared that she took a breath and hurriedly went down with the soup.

Inside , Xue Yi felt a chill on her shoulders , and it took her a moment to understand what Cui Heng meant.

For a moment, she felt humiliated and indescribably sour . She stood with her head lowered and did not move for a long time.

" did not hear it ? "

Cui Heng sat on the chair, tapping the table with his slender hands, reminding Xue Yi time and time again.

The lights in the room were not bright, and behind him was the dark night. His whole person seemed to blend into the night , except for one pair of eyes that was particularly sharp.

Xueyi stood there feeling cold all over , and moved over step by step : " What do you want me to do? "

" Like the first time you begged me . "

Cui Heng curled his lips slightly and stared at her without hesitation .

He really knows her weaknesses so well that he can always hit her just right , causing the self-esteem and calmness that she has been deliberately whitewashing these days to collapse instantly.

Anyway, this is the last time . Xueyi sniffed gently: " Okay. "

As soon as she approached, the carelessness on Cui Heng's face gradually disappeared, and he looked at her with a vague look.

However, Xue Yi couldn't take a step forward and could only stand at a distance.

" Are you just saying yes ? " Cui Heng called her in a deep voice , " Come here. "

" Come here. " Xueyi had no choice but to walk over.

But it was too humiliating . When she walked in front of him , she folded her hands slightly and refused to move.

" What are you still doing standing here? There are nails in my knees? "

Cui Heng glanced at her and curled his fingers on the case slightly.

He was tall, not much lower than her even when he was sitting. His legs were slender and strong, and his knees were slightly apart, making him look particularly generous.

But in Xue Yi's eyes, it was comparable to a mountain of swords and a sea of fire.

She endured it, then tilted her head slightly , preparing to sit down sideways.

However, as soon as she bent over, Cui Heng bent down to avoid it and suddenly smiled: " Facing me head-on. "

" What do you want ? " Xueyi 's face turned red with anger at this unreasonable request.

Cui Heng still looked serious : " I just sat on my lap and didn't let you do anything else. Why, you can't stand this kind of intimacy? You're scared now. Why were you so bold three months ago?" ? "

" I was drugged at that time ..." Xue Yi explained as she slightly shifted her gaze.

" Then you are sober now and regret it? " Cui Heng looked at her coldly.

If Xue Yi had known that the person she provoked was so terrifying, she would have preferred to die of blood fever instead of being tortured over and over again now.

But March has come, and there is no need to fall out with him at this time. Xueyi took a deep breath and slowly sat on his lap.

As soon as Xue Yi sat down, her shoulders were just at the same level as his head.

Cui Heng's throat rolled slightly and he looked at her calmly: " Continue. "

What to continue?

Xue Yi suddenly remembered the time she fed him cherry cake before, blushed and turned away: " There is no cherry cake here. "

" How not? "

Cui Heng folded his hands together and lowered his eyes, as if he was really looking at a plate of pastries.

Xue Yi's cheeks were hot, but Cui Heng seemed to be very patient . She didn't move, and he just looked at her so seriously that his whole body felt hot, and even goosebumps appeared on his back.

She had to support his shoulders and take the initiative to send him over.

" It seems to have a really sweet smell. " Cui Heng glanced at her, " Did you eat cherries? "

" No. " Xue Yi shook his head.

" No, why is it so sweet? "

Cui Heng smiled faintly, suddenly held her down and kissed her lips.

Xue Yi hissed softly and reached out to push his shoulder. As soon as her hand fell on her, he held it back behind her and kissed her deeper.

" You are shameless! "

For a moment, Xue Yi couldn't help scolding him.

" Shameless, you came to my door to ask for it. " Cui Heng raised his head and raised the corners of his lips, " Do you regret it? "

" Regret. " Xueyi gritted his teeth .

" It's useless to regret. " Cui Heng sneered, pulled her hand down, and forced her neck to lift higher.

Xue Yi was really speechless this time. The more she scolded, the harder Cui Heng kissed her.

Xue Yi always knew that his words would hurt people, but she didn't expect that not speaking would hurt people even more.

Xue Yi had nowhere to put her strength, and her back hit the table. When she touched the pear-wood table, the pen on the table slid to the edge and almost fell off.

" My pen ..." Xue Yi struggled to hold his hand, gasped gently, and tried hard to reach it.

But during the pushing, the pen was swayed further and further towards the corner of the side table.

The moment it was about to fall , Cui Heng let go and quickly reached out to catch it. Xue Yi took a breath.

" You care so much? "

Cui Heng played with the pen in his hand and looked at her sideways.

" So what, give it back to me. " Xue Yi's eyes were still red, and she hugged herself slightly with both hands.

" Since you care so much, let me try it for you. " Cui Heng rubbed the tip of his pen.

" What do you mean? " Xue Yi felt a chill on her back.

" Your back is pretty good, smooth and smooth, and as white as paper. "

Cui Heng turned her around and pressed her down on the table. Then, the brush fell down and slid up and down her back.

The nib of the pen was made of wool. When I put it in a pile, my back felt itchy and numb. My snow coat trembled slightly and I couldn't help but twist back and forth.

" What are you moving about? " Cui Heng patted her, " You want to break the pen? "

Xueyi couldn't bear to move, but he deliberately slid the pen down her spine.

" Don't tickle me ..." Xueyi bit her lip and couldn't help but laugh after being tickled.

" You care so much, how can you rest assured if you don't try it yourself? "

Cui Heng still held her down, and moved the pen tip down again, gently tickling her waist .

His back instantly felt numb with itching. Xueyi endured it again and again, but still couldn't hold back a smile that escaped from his throat.

" Did you scratch the itch? " Cui Heng heard her laughter, and her voice also became happy.

" Let me go. " Xue Yi bit her lip to stop her voice, feeling so angry that she wanted to cry again.

=== Chapter 125 === _

Cui Heng smiled and held her back on his lap, but the pen still tickled her gently.

Laughing for a while, crying for a while, Xue Yi felt that she was being driven crazy. She turned back tremblingly, her eyes filled with tears: " You bastard ! "

" Why, aren't you happy to help you test the pen? " Cui Heng asked her, pressing the back of her neck with one hand.

" Who wants your help ..." Xue Yi cried.

" Really? " Cui Heng stroked her waist, his voice was deep and gravelly.

Being teased by him again , Xue Yi couldn't help but tremble, and was so angry that she bit his shoulder hard.

Cui Heng groaned and tilted his head. Blood was already visible on his shoulder.

" Relax. " He said solemnly.

Xueyi bit her even harder.

" Are you a dog ? Let me let you go. " Cui Heng patted her lower back.

Xue Yi was slapped by him and bit her teeth deeper.

She has two small tiger teeth, and she usually smiles very cutely, but it really hurts when she bites someone.

" Really not loose? "

Cui Heng's eyes darkened, and he held her waist with one hand, as if he could break her with just one force.

However, Xue Yi refused to let him go, wanting to sink together with him .

The corners of Cui Heng's lips suddenly raised in sadness , and then he threw away the pen and picked her up by the waist.

Xue Yi was speechless, sobbed and stared at him with tears in her eyes.

" Still not letting go? " Cui Heng's voice was deep with a hint of threat, " If you like to bite people so much, I will let you bite as many as you want today. "

Xue Yi was a little scared. She was about to let go, but Cui Heng picked her up and threw her on the couch. Xue Yi's tears immediately burst out.

In the middle of the night, she trembled and scolded him as a bastard, but the harder she scolded him, the more bastard he became.

In a daze , her whole body tightened uncomfortably, Xue Yi moved her limp fingertips, trying to push him away.

" You 're not allowed to leave tonight . "

Cui Heng was particularly forceful , holding her waist and not allowing her to leave.

Xue Yi was so tired that she couldn't speak. She couldn't push, so she stopped pushing and had to close her eyes.

After a groggy night, Xueyi slept uneasily and woke up very early in the morning.

Cui Heng hadn't woken up yet, his breathing was clear and shallow, falling behind her ear, but one hand was still placed on her waist, showing a bit of strength.

Xue Yi pushed away with great effort, opened her eyes and let her mind go.

Although she vowed to find her eldest cousin last night, if her eldest cousin knew about her and her second cousin, would he really help her?

Would he think she was deliberately seducing her second cousin?

Or is he siding with her second cousin and not helping her anymore?

Xue Yi really couldn't believe it, but if her eldest cousin didn't help, she would really be desperate.

After thinking quietly for a long time, Xue Yi pushed away the person who was half pressing her, got up and got off the bed.

The fuss last night was too ridiculous. As soon as Xue Yi stood up, she found that her neck was covered with hickeys.

She wrapped her clothes haphazardly and went out as early as possible before dawn.

Cui Jing was used to getting up early, so she came to Qingwu Courtyard early in the morning, ready to discuss Zheng Xiuying's affairs with Xing Jian.

But who knows, as soon as he passed by, he saw a figure stumbling out from inside.

The figure seemed somewhat similar to Cousin Lu.

Cui Jing tightened her palms slightly and tried to call out: " Cousin Lu. "

" Big cousin? "

Xue Yi was stopped, her voice trembled slightly.

As soon as she saw the person coming, she quickly reached out to cover the hickey on her neck.

But she came out of Qingwu Courtyard, and when she came out of the men's room, there was no difference at all whether she blocked her or not.

Xue Yi slowly retracted her hand, her cheeks were slightly red, and she was extremely embarrassed.

Cui Jing understood after just one glance. He was stunned for a moment and said softly, " Did Xing Jian bully you? "

Contrary to Xueyi 's expectation, her eldest cousin did not scold her for seducing her second cousin, nor did he accuse her.

When Xue Yi heard this, tears instantly flowed down.

" Cousin , don't cry ..." Cui Jing was at a loss and handed over a handkerchief.

But the more enthusiastic he was without any grudges, the harder Xue Yi shed tears.

When Cui Jing saw her, she didn't understand. Such a little girl must have been forced by Xing Jian.

It seems that Xing Jian has not changed at all in the past three years.

It's late summer and early autumn, and the morning is chilly outside.

Xue Yi's clothes were thin and she was crying and shivering.

With her brother on one side and her benefactor on the other, Cui Jing sighed, took off his cloak and covered her with it: " It's cold, put it on. "

His body was indeed cold and tight, and Xue Yi did not refuse. He only held back his tears and said thanks, " Thank you , cousin. "

Looking from behind , the two seemed to be embracing each other.

Inside, Cui Heng woke up and found that Lu Xueyi had already stood up. Fearing that she would catch a cold, he got up and chased her out with his cloak.

But when he saw the scene in front of him, he slowly stopped holding the cloak and his eyes darkened.

Chapter 87 _ thought

Cui Heng stood under the door , looking at the two people leaving side by side from a distance, holding the cloak tighter and tighter in his hands.

The early autumn wind carried a hint of chill . Qiurong folded her arms and stood under the eaves . She couldn't help but remind her: " Sir, my cousin is gone. "

Cui Heng responded after a long while and narrowed his eyes.

As he moved around , the wound on his shoulder suddenly throbbed.

He stopped and turned his head, only to see a row of bloody tooth marks on his white undershirt. Just looking through the clothes , you can imagine how deep the bite was.

Lu Xueyi was really cruel when she got angry . The more he pushed up , the deeper she bit. Her nasal sounds were intermittent. Her eyes were already covered with moisture, but she still stared at him with tears in her eyes.

Cui Heng didn't let her go until his shoulders were wet and he realized that she was choked with tears.

Then after the intimacy, as soon as the overheated body cooled down , it suddenly felt a little empty.

He was clearly holding her , but he felt like she was getting further and further away.

The elder brother came back , and the last bit of misunderstanding was eliminated. He originally wanted to make up for Lu Xueyi, so he proposed marriage to her.

But when he mentioned marriage, Lu Xueyi became even more angry.

After getting along with each other these days , it was clear that she was not completely indifferent . Why did she change as soon as her brother came back ?

Is it possible that Lu Xueyi really loves his brother?

One is the person he respects the most, and the other is the person he loves the most . Cui Heng looked at the backs of the two of them side by side, tightening and loosening his fingers. But when he thought of Lu Xueyi's tearful eyes just now, he took a deep breath, just Standing still.

If he catches up, Lu Xueyi will definitely cry again.

He didn't want to make her cry anymore .

On the trail in the early morning, after Xue Yi cried, her depression felt much better.

" What happened to your companion Jane? Did he really force you to do so? "

After seeing that her mood was stable, Cui Jing asked carefully.

Based on Cui Jing 's understanding of Cui Heng, although Xing Jian is a bit paranoid, it is impossible for him to attack a cousin girl who lives in the house for no reason.

" Not really, he's the second cousin I asked for first. "

Xueyi sniffed and told the truth about how she took the initiative to beg her second cousin after being drugged and asked him to settle the marriage.

These things are really too embarrassing for a woman. After Xue Yi finished speaking, her head hung deeply.

Cui Jing was in a daze for a moment: " You mean, after Xing Jian helped you settle your marriage, he didn't want to let you go, but wanted to keep you as a maid? "

Xue Yi nodded : " Yes. "

" Is there a misunderstanding? " Cui Jing frowned.

" I saw it with my own eyes. The original transfer documents were also torn into pieces. "

When Xue Yi thought about it, she still felt indescribably sad.

" Seeing is not necessarily believing. Xing Jian has always kept a clean mind over the years. I see that he is not completely ruthless towards you, otherwise he would not have gone after Qin Xing. " Cui Jing asked.

Xue Yi hesitated for a moment. Her second cousin had indeed said that he wanted to marry her several times, but could he really believe what he said? If he wanted to marry him, what was the explanation for what happened in the dream?

Xue Yi paused for a moment and then asked, " Even if the second cousin wants to marry me, does the eldest cousin think Cui will agree? "

Cui Jing was asked. He was now lame. The huge family fortune in the future would definitely be handed over to Xing Jian. Let alone the status gap, just marrying his younger brother's wife was an unethical thing. Grandfather and It was impossible for my mother to agree.

" Since it's impossible, how can my second cousin keep me? If I don't become a concubine, I'm afraid I'll also become a concubine. I don't want to do that. " Xue Yi breathed out a sigh of relief, " I went with him yesterday. Make it clear that I plan to break up everything. In my words, I took advantage of my eldest cousin, and I ask my eldest cousin to forgive me. "

" It's just a temporary measure, I can understand it. " Cui Jing didn't blame her and just asked, " Does my cousin really want to break up? "

The outcome in the dream has been decided, and if she doesn't resist, she will definitely end up dead.

Xue Yi paused for a moment, then nodded: " Yes. "

" Well, since my cousin has made up her mind, I will help you. If Xing Jian forces you again, just use me as a shield. " Cui Jing comforted her.

" Will this drag down my eldest cousin? " Xue Yi hesitated.

=== Chapter 126 === _

" Cousin, there is no need to feel guilty. You saved my life, and it is natural for me to repay your kindness. Besides, my legs are disabled. Xing Jian will inherit the entire Duke's palace in the future. There must be no stain on him. I am helping In the final analysis, you are thinking about Mr. Cui. " Cui Jing replied.

Xue Yi understood what he meant, and while she put down her burden , she felt a little lost for some reason.

Look, even an enlightened person like the eldest cousin thinks it's impossible for them. Even if the second cousin really wants to marry her, doesn't he still have to live in a dream?

If you continue to make mistakes, you will still make the same mistakes again. Xue Yi sighed softly.

There are differences between men and women , so Cui Jing only gave Xue Yi half a ride.

Now that you have helped others solve their problems , it's time to understand your own fate.

After standing for a while, he went to Zheng Xiuying's residence.

He had warned Zheng Xiuying once before , but she still did not leave. He had done his best to be kind and righteous. Now that he was back, naturally he could no longer indulge her in staying in the house.

Just when he arrived in front of Zheng Xiuying's courtyard, Cui Jing suddenly saw Yang Bao.

After talking for a while, Cui Jing realized that Cui Heng had noticed.

As expected, Xing Jian had an insight into the subtleties. Cui Jing concentrated slightly, stopped Yang Bao, and went in alone.

In the room, Zheng Xiuying said she was ill when she heard Cui Jing came back yesterday. She suffered all night. At dawn, she packed her things and planned to leave before Cui Jing revealed the crime she had committed.

But when she was about to go out, she realized that Yang Bao had already surrounded the outside tightly.

As soon as Zheng Xiuying saw so many people outside, she knew that the matter had been exposed.

The female envoy beside her burst into tears, feeling regretful and angry: " Madam , if we had received that letter before, we would have left earlier, but what should we do now? "

" What's the use of leaving early? Do you think he will really let me go? "

Zheng Xiuying went back, sat at the table, and spoke with a cold face.

Cui Jing was walking outside the door and happened to hear this sentence.

" Yes. " He walked in and responded lightly.

Zheng Xiuying raised her head instantly when she heard this familiar voice.

It's him, it's Cui Jing who's back.

Zheng Xiuying has been tortured enough these days. She has fantasized about what will happen to her after Cui Jing comes back countless times. But when things come to an end, she is not so afraid anymore.

What's more, she also holds an equal bargaining chip in her hand.

" Cousin, long time no see . " Zheng Xiuying was as usual, with a decent smile on her face.

Cui Jing used to admire her the most, as a noble daughter of a noble family, who was always decent and appropriate, but now after going through so many things, he felt that she was too hypocritical.

" Yingniang, do you regret it? " Cui Jing walked towards her.

Zheng Xiuying's fingers trembled slightly, but her voice was still calm: " What do you regret? Do you regret doing something to you? "

Cui Jing's palms curled up slightly: " Why do you hate me so much? You were clearly not like this before . "

" I've always been like this, you just didn't see it clearly. " Zheng Xiuying smiled.

" You hate me so much because you admire Xingjian? "

" Yes. " Zheng Xiuying no longer concealed it, " I have always loved my second cousin, but it's a pity that you are the one getting engaged to me. I can't resist the orders of my parents and the words of the matchmaker. I can only use my own methods. "

" Why didn't you tell me earlier? "

" Is it useful if you tell me? Will you let me? "

" Why not? " Cui Jing looked at her indifferently, " I used to love you so much. If you open your mouth, how can I not respond? "

Zheng Xiuying had not been looked at by such passionate eyes for a long time. Her heart skipped a beat, and her face became cold for a moment: " You Cui brothers are more clever than the other with words, but in fact they are all the same at heart. None of them can be trusted. "

" What do you mean? " Cui Jing frowned.

" You don't know? " Zheng Xiuying sneered, " Didn't you have an affair with Lu Xueyi? "

" You misunderstood. I only regard Cousin Lu as my sister. Don't think that everyone else thinks the same as you. " Cui Jing put her hands behind her hands.

" Are you accusing me? " Zheng Xiuying sneered, " One is my sister and you are my sister. Your good brother doesn't think so. He has an affair with Lu Xueyi. As an elder brother, he commits adultery with his younger brother. I'm unkind, wouldn't it be unjust for you Cui to lie to me like this? What position do you have to accuse me? "

" How did you know? " Cui Jing asked her.

" So you know it too. Sure enough, the adulterer will have to hide it sooner or later. " Zheng Xiuying snorted coldly, " Don't you just want to do something to me today ? If you do something to me, I will expose this matter." Get out, and when the time comes, everything will be dead and no one will be able to survive alone! "

" Are you threatening me? " Cui Jing frowned.

" So what? " Zheng Xiuying still looked confident of winning, " I have already written many letters about this matter for many people to hold. As long as something happens to me, your Cui family's reputation will no longer be wanted. "

Cui Jing looked at her calm expression and suddenly smiled bitterly: " Ying Niang, do you really admire Xing Jian? "

" What do you mean by this? " Zheng Xiuying asked.

" If you admire him, why would you want to destroy him? "

Cui Jing said quietly, suddenly thinking of Cousin Lu.

If Cousin Lu wanted to get rid of Xing Jian, she would just have announced the matter.

But she didn't, which meant that she at least still cared about Xing Jian in her heart.

" It was he who was unjust to me first . I waited for him for three years and he actually got entangled with a married woman. He never saw me in his eyes. How could he blame me for being cruel? " Zheng Xiuying's tone was still tough. .

" You don't admire him, you just can't ask for it. " Cui Jing said lightly, " If you really admire someone, you will never be so cruel. For example, when I treat you, you don't need to hold me hostage. "

" What do you mean? " Zheng Xiuying's voice suddenly dropped.

" I never thought about killing you. If I really wanted to do something to you, I wouldn't have sent you a message the first time. " Cui Jing said calmly.

" Impossible. " Zheng Xiuying didn't believe it.

Cui Jing smiled self-deprecatingly: " Ying Niang, I used to really admire you, and I missed you every day during the three years I lived in the frontier. But I never thought that you would attack me. "

" Don't you hate me for irritating you with my words and forcing you to go to the border? " Zheng Xiuying raised her head slightly.

" Since I admire you, I naturally want to fulfill your wish, so how can I hate you? " Cui Jing shook his head.

" I don't believe it, you must be lying to me. "

Zheng Xiuying pursed her lips and clenched the cup tightly with both hands.

How is this possible? Everything she did was out of fear that what had happened in the past would be exposed and to marry Cui Heng. But now Cui Jing said that he was willing to compromise for her and didn't care about what happened in the past.

So what has happened to her after these three years of suffering?

Isn't she punishing herself?

" Ying Niang, you really don't understand me very well. " Cui Jing coughed into her fist and slowly turned around for a while, " I will let you go back to the Zheng family. I can't let you go back to irritating me with your words." No matter what, I won't publicize the fact that you sent someone to assassinate me, but you can't mention the matter of Xing Jian and cousin Lu to anyone, can you do it? "

Zheng Xiuying used to hate his meek temper the most, but when this temper fell on her, her heart suddenly felt heavy and dull.

Cui Jing was carrying her back, as if she had seen through it all, but she made a final explanation: " If you can do it, I will arrange a boat for you today. You are not a bad person. It is only strange that the two families were married and you were We are tied together forever. Now that the marriage has been dissolved, we will have nothing to do with each other in the future and we will be fine. "

His tone was calm, and he didn't accuse her even now.

Zheng Xiuying suddenly didn't know what to say.

Seriously speaking, although she didn't like Cui Jing, she had to admit that he was a good match. If she had married him, she would probably be the eldest lady in the house now.

But now that she has ruined it all by herself, she will definitely be ridiculed by others if she returns to the Zheng family alone. She is already quite old and has broken off the engagement, so it may be difficult to negotiate a marriage in the future.

Zheng Xiuying slowly tightened her palms and regretted it for a while, remembering that her name was Cui Jing.

But as soon as she got up, Cui Jing had already walked away without even looking back.

Zheng Xiuying left quietly, and no one knew what happened.

But these days, many people have figured out that Zheng Xiuying is the second young master Xinyue. Now that the eldest young master who was originally engaged to her has returned, the scene is really embarrassing.

It was impossible for her to marry Cui Jing again , let alone Cui Heng, so it was reasonable to leave.

For a while, there were whispers and discussions in the house.

Cui Heng was on duty today, and he didn't know what was going on in the house.

All he could think about was the image of Lu Xueyi and his brother hugging each other. One was gentle and elegant, the other gentle and touching. The image of the two side by side kept dazzling in front of his eyes, which made him uneasy all day long. Finally, he had to He put down the fold, leaned back, and rubbed his temples vigorously with his index finger.

" Xing Jian, I've sent someone to clean the yard -"

Li Rufeng walked in proudly, with a bunch of keys in his hand.

But Cui Heng only said coldly: " No need. "

" What happened? " Li Rufeng leaned over and said, " You didn't originally plan to raise her as a mistress. Why do you regret it? "

When Cui Heng heard the word " outer room " , he felt a little angry in his heart. He raised his head and glanced at him: " When did I say that she would be the outer room? "

" Didn't you say this yourself that day? " Li Rufeng was surprised.

" Tricking you. " Cui Heng was too lazy to cover up.

His voice was too calm, to the point of being arrogant.

Li Rufeng was stunned for a moment before he realized that he was the one who was deceived.

" You ... you actually lied to me? " Li Rufeng was furious.

" So what, who told you to talk too much? " Cui Heng rubbed his brows without any apology, " Otherwise, how could I be misunderstood? "

" When did I talk too much? I kept this matter secret and didn't tell anyone. What does it have to do with me that you were misunderstood by your sweetheart! " Li Rufeng suddenly felt that he had been wronged and sat down, " What are you doing if you don't want to be an outsider? " , do you want to be a concubine? "

Cui Heng didn't answer, but curled up his hand slightly on the chair.

The veins on Li Rufeng 's forehead twitched: " Is it possible that you want to marry her? "

Cui Heng closed his eyes for a long time before letting out a faint hum from his throat.

" Are you serious? "

Li Rufeng , a person of low status who was originally only qualified to be a concubine, stood up quickly, never expecting that Cui Heng would marry her.

" But she didn't even want to. " Cui Heng's voice contained a hint of self-mockery, " Why do you think she didn't want to? "

After receiving the title , Xing Jian was extremely handsome, and had a bright future, Li Rufeng never expected that a woman would choose him.

He thought for a moment and could only think of one answer: " Maybe, she doesn't admire you. "

Cui Heng frowned, and his fingers that were lightly clasped slowly stopped.

=== Chapter 127 === _

Li Rufeng was speechless, and then guessed: " If she doesn't admire you, then does she already have a crush on you? "

Cui Heng's face gradually darkened and became a little ugly.

Li Rufeng knew that he had guessed correctly, so he deliberately joked: " With your identity, since you like her, just give that person some money to let her go. Even if you use some method to snatch her away, it won't be a big deal. As time goes by, love will develop. "

Take it.

Cui Heng clasped his fingertips gently, and his heart moved.

Obviously before her brother came back, Lu Xueyi did not reject him. As long as she was kept away from her brother and he treated her well, everything might get better.

Cui Heng glanced at the bunch of keys uncontrollably .

But it happened that that person was his brother , his biological brother. How could he do it?

Cui Heng frowned even more tightly.

" What's wrong? I can't take it away. Is it possible that you know that person? " Li Rufeng speculated, " With your attitude, he is still close to him ?"

" Stop guessing. " Cui Heng retracted his knocking hand and closed his eyes.

" You are in trouble today too. " Li Rufeng tutted. It was rare to see him deflated, so he leaned over and said, " Let me think about who this person could be. The person who is close to you and makes you so fearful, could it be your brother? "

" go out. "

As soon as Cui Heng opened his eyes, he couldn't hide the irritation between his eyebrows.

" It's really the eldest cousin, but didn't the eldest cousin just come back? " Li Rufeng just guessed casually and was so shocked that he couldn't close his mouth. " Who is that woman that can make you brothers fight? "

" You're not leaving? " Cui Heng looked at him coldly, " If you don't leave, I'll leave. "

He directly picked up the cloak and stood up to leave.

Li Rufeng saw him leaving angrily and chased after him: " You haven't told who that woman is yet. "

" Didn't you just meet him? " Cui Heng glanced at him.

" I have seen? "

Li Rufeng was stunned.

He has seen it, who could it be?

Do you still know your eldest cousin?

Li Rufeng thought for a moment, and a face suddenly popped up in his mind.

Could it be ... that cousin Lu?

Li Rufeng froze for a moment, and clues from the past rushed up. The more he thought about it, the more reasonable it became.

What a good Cui Xingjian , no wonder the mandarin duck that beat him up before turned out to be his own idea!

" Hypocrite! "

Li Rufeng sighed at the back, feeling so angry that he felt itchy.

But he was still not relieved. He paced back and forth in the room for a while, and suddenly found that the table was empty and the key he had taken at the beginning was missing.

Didn't Cui Heng say he won't keep an outside house, so what else is he doing with the key?

Li Rufeng thought for a moment, and a suspicion came to his mind: Xing Jian shouldn't really want to hide his cousin, right?

But he was just talking casually.

Li Rufeng immediately chased after him.

Chapter 88 _ choose

It was already time to leave for duty . Usually Cui Heng would be late, but today he left quite early.

The coachman flicked his whip , and the carriage began to move leisurely.

Cui Heng was resting with his eyes closed . He vaguely heard Li Rufeng's voice behind him, and he seemed to be shouting " key " .

What key? Li Rufeng always had a carefree temperament. Cui Heng leaned back slightly , thinking that he had lost the key , and did not pay attention to his words.

But his mind couldn't calm down, as if there were bugs gnawing at his mind. Cui Heng raised his hand and rubbed his eyebrows.

However, when he raised his hand , he realized that he was holding something cold in his hand.

—It is the key to that house .

When did he get the key?

Cui Heng's eyes were focused , staring closely at the bunch of keys, as if he could see the evil thoughts hidden in his heart.

He didn't want to let go, he didn't want to let go of Lu Xueyi, he wanted to hide her and just let her laugh and cry to him alone.

This thought was so strong that before he realized it , he had already snatched the key and held it firmly in his hand.

He was probably really crazy to do such a thing.

Cui Heng closed his eyes , and the cold key's serrated teeth dug deeply into his palm , causing pain in his palm .

After a long time, he took a deep breath and put the key into his sleeve.

Ninghui Hall

Zheng Xiuying left too quietly and didn't even come to Ninghui Hall to say goodbye . The eldest lady felt quite uneasy.

After all, she was once Da Lang's fiancée , and she almost promised her to Erlang , so it was too strange to leave her without saying goodbye.

The eldest lady thought about it carefully, and suddenly remembered that when Dalang came back, he said that Lu Xueyi met him in the market after returning from the temple and bought him.

But the eldest lady clearly remembered the time when the longevity tablet was enshrined, and Zheng Xiuying also went there.

It's okay that Lu Yatou doesn't recognize Dalang. Zheng Xiuying shouldn't be able to recognize him. Could it be that she didn't want to save him on purpose?

The eldest lady was interested, so she sent someone to call Lu Xueyi over in the name of reward.

Sure enough , Lu Xueyi was tricked into talking in three sentences.

The eldest lady immediately became furious and asked Lu Xueyi to go to a side hall to rest for the time being, and called Da Lang back.

Xue Yi didn't understand either. When she heard that Cui Jing let Zheng Xiuying go to cover up for her and Cui Heng, she felt extremely uncomfortable.

After getting off the carriage, Cui Heng returned home and was coming to Ninghui Hall to greet his mother. When he passed by the side hall, his eyes flashed and he suddenly saw Lu Xueyi.

He had been thinking about Lu Xueyi all day today . Now that she really appeared in front of him, Cui Heng stopped in his tracks.

" Second Young Master, why are you here at this time? The eldest Young Master is talking to his wife. Do you want me to go in and let you know? " Mother Zhou turned around and saw the person standing at the door.

" No, I 'll wait here. "

Cui Heng narrowed his eyes and stepped in.

This side hall was not big. As soon as he entered, Xue Yi suddenly felt that the space was cramped. Due to the etiquette, she had to stand up and salute him: " Second cousin, okay. "

Cui Heng said lightly " Yes " with a calm expression.

But after sitting down, he put aside the cups on the table and suddenly said to Zhou's mother: " The tea is cold, go and make a pot to make it hot. "

" Slave, go right now. "

Mother Zhou didn't think much, picked up the tray and left.

But Xueyi was too familiar with Cui Heng's methods, and he clearly wanted to drive away the female envoy.

Xue Yi felt unspeakably flustered now that she was in the same room with him. She raised her feet to follow him: " Mother Zhou , I too ..."

As soon as she stood up straight, Cui Heng suddenly held her shoulders.

Xue Yi stretched out her hand to break away, but Cui Heng pressed harder.

" Ms. Lu, what happened? "

Mother Zhou had already walked to the door and turned around to ask.

Across a screen , Zhou's mother couldn't see clearly what was going on inside.

" Let go. " Xue Yi was pressed so hard that she couldn't move. She lowered her head and glared at Cui Heng angrily. Cui Heng put a little force on his hand and brought her closer.

Xue Yi really couldn't get away, so she had no choice but to deal with Zhou's mother: " It's okay, I just want to ask if there is Junshan Silver Needle? "

" Yes. " Zhou 's mother responded, " But I have to go back to the big kitchen to look for it. Madam, please wait a moment. "

" Sorry to trouble mom. "

Xue Yi thanked her gently, and when they left, she frowned and was about to get angry, but Cui Heng was one step ahead of her, directly blocking her lips and pressing it against the corner.

Normal kisses are enough, but this is a big room, separated by a wall are the eldest lady and the eldest cousin. Xue Yi is afraid, and keeps pushing his shoulders with her hands, but the more she pushes, the deeper Cui Heng kisses her . Opening her teeth swallowed up all her sounds.

She bent her knees to push against him, but was pinned firmly. She couldn't help but let out a soft cry.

The kiss became deeper and deeper, forcing a blush to appear on Xue Yi's cheeks , and the hands that had resisted slowly softened, and she whimpered softly that she couldn't breathe. After a long while, Cui Heng finally let go.

Xue Yi could no longer stand firmly, and it was only because of his support of her waist that her weak legs kept her from kneeling.

" Is this what you want to do to me? "

Her lips were numb from the kiss , her voice had a hint of grievance, and she leaned on his shoulder to breathe.

" Can you speak properly without kissing you? " Cui Heng raised her head and glanced at the next door, " My mother and eldest brother are both here, or do you want them to hear me? "

Xue Yi was speechless, her voice was a bit uncontrollable just now.

She turned her head and lowered her voice: " Then what do you want ? "

" Sit down, I have something to tell you. "

Cui Heng let her go, looking at the empty seat.

" Didn't we make it clear yesterday ? I have nothing more to say to you. " Xue Yi didn't move.

" You said it, but I agreed? " Cui Heng asked back , with no emotion in his eyes.

" You ..." Xue Yi frowned, getting very angry every time she saw him, " But now that I don't need your second cousin's help, I naturally don't owe you anything. "

" You don't need my help. Are you looking for big brother? "

=== Chapter 128 === _

" So what. " Xue Yi pursed her lips.

" Brother has just returned. He is not familiar with everything in the house, and the second aunt is not easy to deal with. I'm afraid he can't help you. " Cui Heng frowned and stated truthfully.

" You don't have to worry about it. My eldest cousin doesn't care whether it succeeds or not, but he won't lie to me. "

Xue Yi tried to push away, but was held by Cui Heng instead: " What did I lie to you about? "

" Didn't you trick me into setting up a female household? "

" I've already explained that if I don't help you, I don't want you to leave. " Cui Heng admitted .

" Okay then, what do you want me to do, be the outer room ? "

" It's not my wife. I said I wanted to marry you. Why don't you believe me? "

" How do you want me to believe it? " Xueyi asked , " If you want to marry, do I have to marry you ? "

" Why, aren't you tempted at all? " Cui Heng asked .

Xueyi was too scared to look directly at him . For a moment, she moved her eyes away and did not answer. She just asked: " Even if you want to marry, will the eldest lady agree ? Will the old Guo Guo agree? Is it possible that you will do it?" Do I give up my title? "

" Why not? "

The two people were arguing louder and louder, and Cui Heng blurted out.

Separated by a wall , the eldest lady and Cui Jing were talking, and suddenly they heard a slight sound.

" What's the sound? " The eldest lady asked. She had become somewhat deaf due to years of illness.

Cui Jing clearly heard it clearly, but he deliberately coughed against his lips: " Maybe it's a rat causing trouble. I'll ask someone to check it out later. "

The eldest lady hummed and sat down again, but her eyes were red with anger: " Zheng Xiuying not only refuses to save you, but also wants to harm you in Lishan. How dare she? No, I will send someone to stop her right away. Regarding this matter It must not end here. "

" Forget it, mother , it's over. " Cui Jing comforted her with a warm voice .

" How can I forget it? My son is so handsome and knowledgeable . It is enough for her to break off the engagement, but she still treats you like this. It is too vicious ... " The eldest lady was so angry that she shed tears and felt sorry for Cui Jing.

" It's because I don't know people well, but it didn't cause a big disaster after all. " Cui Jing didn't mention anything about Zheng Xiuying threatening him with Cui Heng and Lu Xueyi.

" You are just too soft-hearted ..." The eldest lady caressed Cui Jing's thin face and sighed, " However , even if she is not escorted to the government, she will not be able to get married to a family with five surnames again. , I will never allow it. "

Next door, Xue Yi also sighed.

When Cui Heng heard this, he was a little confused: " What's going on? Why did Zheng Xiuying leave like this? Didn't she attack her brother? "

" Ms. Zheng knew about our affairs and used it to blackmail my cousin, but he didn't pursue the matter. " Xue Yi replied softly, and the hesitation that had arisen just now was dispelled by guilt, " That's it , Second Cousin. Brother, we can't do it. If we continue like this, it will only drag down more people, and your reputation will also be affected. "

" You don't have to worry about these things. " Cui Heng stared at her and asked, " Do you just say you are willing? "

Xue Yi looked into his eyes, as if she was back in a dream again.

In the dream, he also vowed to marry her, but the result was the same?

Xue Yi pursed her lips, and when she thought about the future, her heart felt so tight that she almost couldn't breathe.

" You really don't know the past at all . Welcome to join us and read tens of thousands of historical novels for free. Believe me , you have never wavered? " Cui Heng stretched out his hand and slowly touched the side of her face.

His voice was gentler than ever before, and he was still wearing the bracelet she gave him on his wrist. Xueyi looked at the face so close, her heart shaking slightly.

Although the second cousin had a bad temper, he was the one who saved her every time when she fell into the water, when she was given Chinese medicine, and when she was in trouble on Lishan Mountain.

People are not grass and trees, who can be ruthless, and she is not a piece of iron.

" Are you really that aware of my thoughts? " Cui Heng continued to ask, holding her chin and turning it little by little.

Xue Yi's eyelashes trembled uncontrollably . Just when the warm lips were about to fall, she suddenly heard a low cough, her cheeks felt hot and she quickly turned her head.

Cui Heng was blank and frowning, but the next moment he heard Xue Yi whisper: " My cousin is here. "

Turning around , Cui Jing was indeed standing at the door.

The two people immediately separated and each straightened their wrinkled clothes.

Cui Heng narrowed his eyes and called out: " Brother. "

" You're back? Mother is about to take a rest. If you'd like, please go earlier. "

Cui Jing's voice was calm, as if she didn't see what they were doing just now.

Cui Heng responded and lowered his eyes slightly: " I know about Zheng Xiuying. I can't bear to do this to my brother. If my brother still has grievances, I will find a way to resolve it. "

" It's okay, I don't care. It's for the sake of my cousin that I don't pursue the matter. " Cui Jing still looked indifferent .

It turns out that my brother did this for Lu Xueyi. Could it be that he was really moved?

Cui Heng's eyes flickered between the two of them , and he suddenly fell silent.

The atmosphere was really weird. Seeing Lu Xueyi's embarrassment, Cui Jing wanted to help her, " It's getting late. I'll give my cousin a ride. "

Xue Yi stood between the two of them , feeling really tormented. After hearing what he said, she nodded.

But as soon as she took a step forward, Cui Heng grabbed her wrist tightly.

" Brother is tired, I'd better send my cousin off. " Cui Heng suddenly said .

" My legs are disabled now and I have nothing. It is my free time. I am not as busy as I am with my business trip. If I am talking about fatigue, I am more tired from my trip. Even the small things like giving away my papers have to be respected by me." Are you fighting? " Cui Jing asked calmly .

Although the two of them were talking about who would send the person off on the surface, it was clear that they were competing for the person.

His words hit Cui Heng's weakness. No matter in the past or now, the last thing Xing Jian wanted was to steal his things.

Sure enough, when Cui Heng heard this, he loosened his grip on Xue Yi's wrist.

But he still didn't let go: " I have never wanted to compete with my brother. He can take anything he wants, except Lu Xueyi. Do you really want to force me to fight? "

When Xue Yi heard what he said, her heart suddenly felt swollen and numb.

" It's not up to you or me to decide whether to send it away or not. My cousin is not an object. Why don't you ask her what she thinks? Cousin, who do you want to send you back? " Cui Jing asked.

Cui Heng also looked at her, gently shook her palm and said, " Think about it carefully. "

Xue Yi was sandwiched between the two of them, feeling confused.

She was not unmoved by what she said to her second cousin just now, but everything in her dream came true. The happiness was real, and the third cousin's improvement was also real. If she didn't leave, sooner or later she would end up being drugged after the incident. fate.

She was really afraid, afraid of dying, and even more afraid of being let down.

The second cousin only thought that all she had to do was nod, but she was actually risking her life.

Is he really worthy of her giving everything, worthy of her life and future?

Two voices were screaming in her heart , one was reality and the other was dream, as if they were tearing her apart alive.

Xue Yi was almost out of breath . She was silent for a long time with her eyes lowered, and then she slowly opened Cui Heng's hand from hers and said, " Second cousin is busy with work , I'd better let my eldest cousin send me away. "

The moment he slowly pulled out his wrist, Xue Yi's heart seemed to be torn in half.

Cui Heng seemed to have had a rib removed from his body, and he watched her leave.

He has always been conceited , with a prominent family background, both civil and military skills, gold, silver, wealth, status, and everything that ordinary people desire is within his reach.

He was invincible on the battlefield. Even when he became a civil servant, his official career was smooth and he rose to great heights.

But only in the matter of love , he failed miserably, his self-righteous overtures were ignored, and his sincerity was trampled under his feet.

It was only now that he tasted what he wanted for the first time.

This taste is simply heartbreaking.

But when he thought about her leaving, getting married, and having sex with others , just thinking about it made him feel a hundred times more painful than now.

She was the one who provoked him first, and now that he hasn't let go, how can she leave? Even if that person is his brother .

Since she didn't believe it, he would find a way to make her believe it.

Cui Heng stared at the back figures and quickly clenched the key in his hand.

Chapter 89 _ change _

As usual, Cui Jing only made it halfway , and then turned back after arriving at Lihuayuan, leaving Xue Yi to go back alone.

She had just met her second cousin , and she was so distracted now that she didn't even notice that in the main room not far away, the second lady and Cui Sanlang were standing by the window looking at her.

" You have seen that since we returned home , this girl Lu and Da Lang have been very close . I have caught them walking together not once or twice. It was like this before marriage, but it must be even more unscrupulous after marriage . They have already After this , you are still stubborn? " The second lady specially called Cui Sanlang.

" It's a dark and windy night , and my cousin was called by my aunt again. So what if my eldest brother gives her a ride? " Cui Sanlang looked away from the two people, and instead speculated about his mother, " Mother , it was you at the beginning. You insist on letting your cousin get married , and now you break off the engagement, what will happen to your cousin's reputation? She is your biological niece , why do you hate her so much? "

" Have I ever hated her? "

The second lady quickly denied it.

Although the second lady did not admit it , she felt in her heart that if Lu Xueyi stayed in Chang'an for just one more day , there would be a risk that the events of that year would be exposed .

If it hadn't been for Sanlang's life, she would have never let Lu Xueyi come to Chang'an.

" Everything I did was for your own good, but now you are blaming me. Sanlang , do you still think of me as your mother? " The second lady patted the table.

Cui Sanlang had a vague feeling that something was wrong with his mother , but he couldn't tell.

But if my cousin continues to stay in Chang'an , there will only be more and more gossiping. Cui Sanlang felt irritated and coughed heavily against his fist: " In short, I will not marry anyone else. It's time for my cousin to go back and stay." After getting married, when the bride price is sent, the wedding should be held in September. "

" Are you really going to marry her? " The second lady had absolutely nothing to do with him.

" Yes, it's time for mother to start making preparations. Mother herself was born in Jiangzuo. Over the years, she has been complaining that her eldest aunt and third aunt don't value you enough. Why can't you respect yourself and others when it's your cousin's turn? " Cui Sanlang asked back. .

" Can I be the same as her ? I saved your father's life back then. Mrs. Cui should respect me and respect me. " The second lady suddenly raised her voice when the central point was struck.

" The wind was high and the sea was rough. It was really not easy for my mother to step forward and save my father. It was my fault. " Cui Sanlang was scolded by her and slowly lowered his head.

But when the second lady was suddenly reminded, she suddenly had other thoughts.

The wind is high and the waves are rough, so accidents are easy to happen. Back then, the second master let her take advantage of the shipwreck.

The second lady quickly came up with an idea and agreed: " Okay, I know about this. I will arrange for someone to send Lu Yatou back to get married. "

" Really? " Cui Sanlang thought she had been persuaded, and suddenly smiled: " My son would like to thank my mother in advance . My mother has really worked hard during this time. "

" Okay, you can rest. I will take care of the rest. I will send someone to escort her back. " The second lady responded calmly, leaning on her elbows .

After San Lang left, Mother An asked tentatively: " Madam, have you really agreed to this marriage? Then is it time to pick up the half-prepared betrothal gift again? "

" Don't move yet . " The second lady rubbed her eyebrows and then told the truth, " Lu Xueyi stayed in Chang'an and always dangled in front of Sanlang's eyes. Sanlang was bewitched by her charming face at the first sight . Where? You can listen to what I say. I'm afraid that even if something really happened, Sanlang wouldn't be willing to break off the engagement. At this point, there is no other way but to send her back. It takes a month to travel by water from Chang'an to Jiangzuo. There are countless rapids and dangerous shoals on the road, and it's late summer with thunder and strong winds. If something unexpected happens ..."

=== Chapter 129 === _

The second lady paused and knocked on the table lightly.

" Madam, you mean ..." An's mother looked at her with disdain.

" Find a few reliable people to make the accident look more realistic so that no one can see it. " The second lady looked solemn.

" Yes. " Mother An quickly lowered her head and understood what she meant.

After giving the instructions, the second lady let out a long breath .

When Jiang was interested in her brother, she thought about it and asked her brother to deliberately ask for Jiang's hand in marriage. After that, her brother had been resentful over the years, so she later introduced Wei to him. His noble daughter.

Unexpectedly, the flood didn't drown Jiang's life that year, and her brother was so confused that he actually gave birth to a daughter with Jiang, which led to the current situation.

The old lady didn't like her at all. Once this matter was revealed, she would definitely be abandoned, and Saburo and Saburo would not be able to hold their heads high.

Whether it was for Sanlang or for herself, Lu Xueyi really couldn't keep him.

Outside the door, Cui Sanlang knew nothing about this and called Lu Xueyi happily.

" It's getting late, why is my cousin out? "

" The eldest lady called me to ask questions. " Xueyi explained quickly, fearing that he would misunderstand, " Third cousin has just recovered from a serious illness. Why is he still not resting at this time? "

" I came to my mother to discuss our marriage. We have already gone through the six rites twice. It is time to officially hold the wedding ceremony in the autumn of September. According to custom, my cousin should go back to Jiangzuo to be married at this time. I will be waiting for her then. Yingcai. " Cui Sanlang took her hand and spoke in a friendly tone.

" To be married? "

Xue Yi has never been married, so she has forgotten about it. There is really no reason for a bride to marry in her husband's family.

I'm afraid the second cousin won't let her go so easily. Even if she goes back , she is no longer in Chang'an, so the things in the dream will naturally not happen. Xue Yi wants to agree in her heart.

It's just that after she goes back, the eldest cousin is the only one in Chang'an who has to figure out a solution. I wonder if he can solve it smoothly.

Cui Jing thought for a moment. He was originally thinking about how to get Lu Xueyi's golden cicada out of its shell, but now it just suited his mind, so he agreed: " It stands to reason that it's time to go back, otherwise I'm afraid people will gossip behind my back. "

Xue Yi received his signal and nodded in agreement: " Okay, then third cousin should take care of yourself these days when I'm not around . "

" Cousin, there is no need to worry about me. I will go to greet my cousin in autumn . Then we will be together forever and never be separated. " Cui Sanlang came close and held her fingertips.

Xue Yi hummed, but looked away.

The third cousin is a good person, but it's a pity that they didn't meet.

After the matter was finalized, the news that Xue Yi returned to Jiangzuo to be married soon spread.

It was just a temporary farewell. It was time for her to get married again in Qiu Yueyue. Compared with Zheng Xiuying's dejected departure, this matter did not cause any trouble.

But after all, I have lived in this house for three months, and before I leave, I must say goodbye with some courtesy.

Therefore, Xue Yi has been saying goodbye to Cui Jiuniang and all the noble ladies who were studying together at small banquets in the past few days.

Apart from these people, the eldest lady should also pay her respects. However, when she went to the eldest room, Xueyi was afraid of seeing her second cousin, so she delayed going.

Originally, she was still worried that her second cousin would stop her if he knew that she was going back to Jiangzuo. However, Cui Heng was on duty these days as usual and returned home as usual. He behaved calmly and did not care about her departure. After resigning, Xueyi thought that he had given up his mind completely for the sake of his eldest cousin.

That's fine, Xue Yi went to the big room with peace of mind.

The eldest lady has been standing in this mansion for decades, and has long been used to seeing people coming and going. When she heard that she was going back to get married, she only sent someone to deliver things properly.

Cui Yinyin, on the other hand, tugged on her sleeve and refused to let go: " Sister Lu, didn't you say you wanted to make Jiangzuo's snacks for me? Why are you leaving so soon ? "

" There will be another chance in the future . " Xueyi comforted her by touching her head.

" Girl Lu is right. Not long after we return, your sister Lu will get married in Qiuri. She will stay in the house for a long time and there will be many opportunities. It's getting late. Let go and let your sister Lu go back and rest . " The lady pulled Cui Yinyin's hand.

" Marry me, who should I marry? " Cui Yinyin reluctantly let go.

" Of course it's your third brother. " The eldest lady told her.

" Is it the third brother ? Why not the second brother? " Cui Yinyin blinked, confused.

" What does it have to do with your second brother? " The eldest lady smiled behind her veil, " Don't mind, Miss Lu, she is young, has no restraints and talks nonsense all day long. "

" How could I? Sister Lu and her second brother are obviously more ..."

Cui Yinyin twisted her short eyebrows and was about to speak, but was interrupted by Cui Heng outside the door.

" Cousin Lu is leaving? " He came in and asked calmly.

" I'll leave tomorrow. " Xue Yi nodded slightly .

" Congratulations. " Cui Heng had no expression on his face.

" I also wish my second cousin to find a good wife as soon as possible. " Xue Yi returned the gift.

The two of them were extremely polite and indifferent as they went back and forth, as if they were strangers .

As the eldest lady watched, she could sense a trace of anger inexplicably , and her eyes began to wander between the two of them.

Xue Yi didn't expect to see Cui Heng here, and suddenly felt that she couldn't stay any longer. She turned around and said goodbye to the eldest lady: " It's getting late. My niece is going back to pack her bags. Please take care of her. "

" Go ahead, be careful on the way, and remember to send a letter when you arrive. " The eldest lady said politely.

Cui Heng looked at Lu Xueyi's slim back. His face was expressionless, but there was anger rising from the bottom of his heart.

Lu Xueyi is going back to Jiangzuo. She has said goodbye to everyone these days, but she has been avoiding him.

If he hadn't figured out her thoughts and knew that she was coming to the big room to say goodbye tonight, she would have left quietly.

Skin-to-skin contact , lingering together for so many days, yet she was able to leave at the drop of a hat, wishing him to find another good wife.

She always blamed him for being hard-hearted, but seriously, how could he compare to her?

She is the real killer who kills without blood, and every word is dedicated to killing people's hearts.

" I'm sending my cousin off. "

Cui Heng clenched his palms, and when Lu Xueyi turned around, he followed him.

The eldest lady agreed , but Xue Yi felt like there was a drum beating in her heart, which made her very upset.

The two of them went out one after another in silence. When they got out of the big room, Xueyi couldn't bear it anymore. She stopped and turned around and said, " Just send it here. I can go on my own for the rest. "

" You just left like that, you have nothing else to say? " Cui Heng asked lightly .

" I just said what I wanted to say. There is nothing left to say between us. " Xue Yi pursed her lips.

" You cut it off really cleanly. " Cui Heng sneered, " What are you going to do when you get back ? Do you really want to get married? "

" You don't have to worry about it, my cousin is here to help me. "

" Brother, how can I help? Is it possible that during your return, Sanlang will find someone else who is well-matched and take the initiative to break off the engagement with you? " Cui Heng asked.

" how do you know? "

" It sounds feasible, but you are naive. Don't think others are as naive as you . " Cui Heng said coldly.

" What do you mean? " Xueyi asked , " Is it possible, what do you want to do? "

" Are you doubting me? " Cui Heng lowered his eyes, stared at her for a moment, and suddenly smiled, " I really think highly of you, but now, you still don't have any trust in me. "

Xue Yi was speechless. When she saw him, she felt upset and confused, and she couldn't speak carefully.

" I ..." she wanted to explain .

Cui Heng turned his back and said, " If you want to go, just go. There are strong winds and waves on the road, so be careful. "

What does it mean?

Xue Yi suddenly felt uneasy, but she was not willing to beg him again at this time.

So Xueyi just calmly said " Thank you " and turned around to leave.

Cui Heng didn't wait for her to ask. Instead, he heard the sound of leaving footsteps and frowned tightly.

He has reminded her, but she still doesn't understand. With such a temper, if he lets her go, can she really survive on her own?

After watching the people leave from a distance, Cui Heng turned back and asked Yang Bao: " Lu Xueyi is going to take the waterway tomorrow. Did you find out what I asked you to investigate? "

" It has been found out. I found that the people sent by the second lady to escort the cousin back were all good at water, so I tortured and instigated one of them to rebel. I heard that they wanted to take advantage of the wind to create the illusion of a shipwreck, but in fact they wanted to take advantage of the wind . This is how I end my cousin's marriage so that the marriage can be settled smoothly. " Yang Bao replied in a low voice.

" Okay, I understand. " Cui Heng frowned.

Sanlang didn't want to break off the engagement, so the second aunt naturally had to do something thorough to make him give up.

It is indeed the second aunt's style to act like this. Only a naive mind like Lu Xueyi and a gentle temperament like the elder brother would think that everything will be fine after breaking off the engagement.

" Then young master, should we bring this matter to the old lady's face now to prevent my cousin from going into this muddy water? " Yang Bao asked.

Stab it out?

Cui Heng frowned. If he really revealed the truth, the marriage would not be resolved. It would be better to resort to a trick and fake his own death to end the marriage once and for all.

What's more, only by making Lu Xueyi suffer, can she know that only he can save her.

Cui Heng refused softly : " No, you send someone to keep an eye on the ship. Everything will be as usual tomorrow. Just take action after falling into the water to ensure that people can be rescued. "

Yang Bao agreed and was about to leave, but Cui Heng suddenly stopped him and threw a bunch of keys.

" After rescuing the person, take him to Guangdefang. There is no need to take him back to the mansion. " He added.

Yang Bao held the key and pondered for a moment. He suddenly raised his head and suddenly understood what the young master meant.

Young Master ... he is clearly trying to hide his cousin !

Chapter 90 _ suspended animation

She was leaving tomorrow , but her second cousin said such strange words to her tonight . Xueyi tossed and turned after returning.

Maybe the second cousin was trying to scare her again . He had used this method more than once.

Xueyi thought hesitantly . She wanted to ask her eldest cousin what to do, but it was too late. There was no way to see him now . Xueyi could only bite the bullet and fall asleep.

Early the next morning , before dawn , she was called out of the house and sent to the riverside ferry by Cui Sanlang.

It was early in the morning , and many ships were docked at the nearby dock . The ferry was full of farewell people, saying goodbye noisily.

There was a vast mist on the river, green hills on both sides of the river , and the thick fog had not yet dissipated. The ship anchored together and flowed into the thick fog . After a while , it slowly disappeared , as if it had been swallowed up by something unknown in the thick fog.

One boat after another disappeared from sight , and fear suddenly arose in Xue Yi's heart.

=== Chapter 130 === _

The journey is so long and the river is so vast . Once the rope is untied, it will be like a kite with its string broken. Who knows whether he will live or die.

If you want to do anything on the boat , it couldn't be easier.

Xue Yi's heartbeat quickened. The boat had been untied , but she suddenly didn't dare to get on it.

She wanted to ask her eldest cousin what to do , but after all, she was Cui Sanlang's fiancée , and her eldest cousin couldn't come to such an occasion to say goodbye.

Xue Yi couldn't find him, so she had to ask Cui Sanlang instead: " Third cousin, I 'm seasick. Can I take the land route instead? "

" Change the route now? " Cui Sanlang frowned, " Cousin, are you afraid of encountering disaster ? Cousin, don't worry, these sailors and guards are carefully arranged by me. They have excellent water properties and are experienced. This ship is also extremely strong and will not Something happened. "

It turns out that these manpower were arranged by the third cousin.

Xue Yi took a quick glance and saw that everyone on the boat was doing their job, but she also suspected that she was overthinking.

That's right. In the dream, her aunt gave her medicine after the incident, but now that her relationship with her second cousin is well hidden, there is no need for her aunt to do anything to her.

Xue Yi slowly relaxed and thanked him sincerely: " Okay, thank you third cousin. I'm really tired these days and third cousin made arrangements for me. "

" We will be husband and wife soon . Cousin, you don't have to be polite. "

Cui Sanlang looked at her beautiful profile and the tips of her ears slowly turned red.

Xue Yi caught a glimpse of his abnormality, sighed softly, and took a step back: " Then cousin, take care, I will write to you when I arrive . "

" Cousin, be careful all the way. " Cui Sanlang's eyes were lingering.

After talking for a while, the thick fog gradually dispersed, and Xue Yi got on the boat.

At first, the boat was calm and nothing was out of the ordinary, but Xue Yi was in an inexplicable low mood and lay helplessly in the cabin, not wanting to move.

When night fell, she heard a series of knocking sounds.

" What happened? " She woke up Harukata, feeling wary.

Harukata went out to ask, but the guard outside just comforted him: " It's okay, there is a broken side on the ship, we are repairing it. "

The knocks sounded like mending things. Xueyi didn't think much about it and closed her eyes to fall asleep again. However, she seemed to be particularly sleepy tonight. She felt so heavy that she couldn't wake up as soon as she closed her eyes.

While she was sleeping hazily , she suddenly felt a little damp on her back.

Although the water vapor on the boat was heavy, it wasn't enough to wet her back. Xue Yi wanted to open her eyes , but even raising her eyelids was too difficult.

This feeling is so weird, as if I am trapped in a nightmare.

No , it's more like Chinese medicine—

Xue Yi 's mind was agitated, and her whole body was horribly sore. She gritted her teeth and broke her lip before she regained consciousness.

He stretched out his hand and touched randomly, but there was water all around his hand .

How come there is so much water ...

Xue Yi managed to open her eyes, and in the chaos, she realized that the ship had tilted and half of her body was submerged in the water.

What's even more frightening is that a big hole was broken in the cabin at some point, water was still pouring out, and the ship was sinking little by little.

She suddenly understood that those people just now were not repairing the ship at all, but drilling it. They were deliberately causing a shipwreck!

" Qingfang ..." Xueyi called with great effort.

Harukata wasn't much better either. She choked on her saliva before she woke up in a daze. When she opened her eyes and saw the scene in front of her, she was also frightened.

" Madam, what's wrong? "

" The ship is sinking, let's go! "

Xueyi dragged her to a place that was not flooded.

As soon as he got out of the cabin , Xue Yi saw the scene in front of him more intuitively.

The boat was mostly submerged in the water, and a large amount of water was still pouring in. Not far away, the group of people jumped on the prepared bamboo rafts one by one, and were escaping from a distance holding Hao .

" Come back! What do you want to do? "

Xue Yi shouted at them , obviously she had exhausted all her strength, but her voice was very weak.

The group of people didn't seem to hear anything, but rowed faster: " Go faster, faster, there is already a boat coming from behind , don't let anyone find you. "

" But they are already awake, will they escape? " someone asked.

" No, most of the ship has sunk. They were drugged. Now they have no strength. Even if they know the nature of water, they can't escape. " The boss of the ship shouted and told people to leave quickly, ignoring the two people. shouting.

" They did it on purpose ..." Xueyi had no way to call for help , so she could only grab the mast and go higher.

But the ship was irreversible and was sinking rapidly, visible to the naked eye.

To make matters worse, the medicine took effect at exactly this moment, and her vision became increasingly dark. Although she saw a ship approaching not far away, she was unable to call for help.

At the moment when the ship was about to sink completely, Xue Yi could not hold on and fainted.

The last scene before closing my eyes was the black and turbulent river water rushing towards me.

" Madam! " Qingfang called her and fell down.

It was as if the river was roaring and people were rushing in . Her ears were in a mess, but her body kept falling.

Apart from the river, there was someone else talking, and occasionally there was the sound of a carriage driving.

I don't know how long it took, but Xue Yi suddenly felt extremely thirsty.

Do dead people still feel thirsty? Xue Yi thought in confusion. When she was extremely thirsty, she moved her throat slightly and opened her eyes suddenly.

As soon as she opened her eyes , she was stabbed by the sunlight, and she didn't recover for a long time.

" Madam, are you awake? "

Qingfang came in with a medicine bowl. Seeing that she was awake, she quickly came over.

Xue Yi was dizzy, stroking her forehead and saying nothing.

Her eyes couldn't see clearly because she had been lying there for so long. After a while, she stretched out her hand and pinched Haruka, and then pinched herself.

Soft and hot, Xue Yi suddenly couldn't tell the difference between reality and illusion.

" Didn't the ship sink ? We are ..."

" We are saved. " Harukata helped her lie down.

In that case, who will save them?

Xue Yi leaned on the pillow, still feeling dizzy: " Did cousin save us ? "

" No. " Harukata hesitated, " It's the second young master. "

Second cousin again.

Xue Yi breathed out softly: " Then you should thank him properly. "

When Harukata heard what she said, her face turned red and white, and her mood was extremely complicated.

Xue Yi hadn't noticed anything strange yet. She just woke up and her neck felt a little uncomfortable. She pressed the back of her neck and said to Qing Fang, " You changed the pillow. Why is this pillow different from before? "

It is indeed different , because this is not Ewhawon at all!

Harukata stood confused, not knowing how to tell her.

Xue Yi waited for a moment but didn't get an answer. She opened her eyes and turned her head to look, only to realize that the pillow was not the soft pillow with a cloud pattern that she usually slept on, and her eyes suddenly stopped.

Not only that, as her eyes moved slowly , she realized that this quilt was not the quilt she was used to.

Looking outside, the bed curtain , screen, dressing table, wardrobe ... even the door are different from her wing room.

Only then did Xue Yi realize that something was wrong.

" Where is this? " She looked alertly.

Seeing that she had discovered it, Harukata held his breath and did not dare to speak.

" I asked you where you are, why don't you say anything? " Xueyi got angry.

" I don't know, I don't know. We were already here as soon as I woke up . Yang Bao only asked me to take good care of you and refused to say anything else. " Qingfang shook his head.

Xue Yi couldn't believe it: " What did you say? "

" Madam, you ... I'm afraid you were imprisoned by the Second Young Master! " Harukata guessed.

" It's locked up, so where is this? " Xue Yi looked around blankly .

" Guangdefang. "

When the master and servant were stunned, a calm voice suddenly came from outside.

Cui Heng came in.

When Xue Yi saw him, she immediately hugged her knees and shrank back: " Why did you bring me here? "

" Didn't you say you wanted to be here? "

Cui Heng didn't seem to notice her evasion and opened the window for her. A large amount of sunlight poured in without any cover, and Xue Yi quickly reached out to block it.

" The yard has been laid out as you said. There is a laurel tree and a field border. " Cui Heng turned his head and said, " Do you like it? "

Xueyi adjusted to it for a while, then realized that there was indeed a laurel tree planted outside, with a faint fragrance floating in the wind.

" Are you crazy? My agreement with you has long been over. "

Cui Heng ignored him and went in as if there was no one else around. He glanced at the medicine bowl and said, " Since you're awake, drink the medicine. "

" What kind of medicine is this? " Xue Yi looked at the dark concoction with caution.

" The antidote , you were hit by the incense. " Cui Heng raised his eyes, " What kind of medicine do you think it is? Do you think I will harm you? "

" You don't have one? " Xueyi asked .

" Do you think I was responsible for the shipwreck ? " Cui Heng's tone deepened.

" Isn't it? " Xueyi looked at him.

" Lu Xueyi, do you have any intention at all? " Cui Heng looked at her coldly, " In your eyes, could it be that I will only hurt you and harm you? "

" If it's not you, who could it be ? " Xueyi was confused, " Could it be my aunt? "

" You can be more obtuse. " He sneered.

It turned out to be really an aunt.

=== Chapter 131 === _

" Why is she like this? " Xue Yi's mind was a little confused.

No , it obviously shouldn't be like this.

" I reminded you last night , don't blame others for your own stupidity. " Cui Heng said coldly.

Xue Yi suddenly thought again: " Although my aunt is not good, you clearly know it. Why didn't you stop her, but you saved me by such a coincidence? "

" The medicine is almost cold, drink it first. " Cui Heng did not answer her directly.

When Xue Yi heard this, she understood.

The aunt wanted to harm her, but the second cousin was not a kind person either. He was just going along with the situation.

" I don't want to drink, I want to leave. "

Xue Yi pushed him away and held up her arms to get out of bed.

" Wherever you want to go, you are already a dead person. " Cui Heng called to her.

" What do you mean? "

" You are ' dead ' now . The news of the shipwreck has just been released. It is a good opportunity to cancel the marriage. Don't you understand? " Cui Heng held her down.

It turned out that he arranged to fake his death, which was indeed an excellent method.

With her aunt's temper, and with an excuse, she would naturally choose another marriage for Saburo. In this way, even if she went back, others would just sigh that the world is unpredictable, and her reputation would not be damaged.

" Fake death is fake death. Why did my cousin arrange for me to be here again ? Don't you have any selfish motives? "

Cui Heng was questioned by her and stood silent.

" You put me here , don't you want to treat me as a concubine? " Xueyi became more and more sure, " What's the difference between you and my aunt ? "

" What's the ban ? Didn't I say I would marry you? " Cui Heng frowned, not happy that she looked down on herself.

" You've already done this to me, how can I believe it? " Xue Yi asked back .

" You have to believe it if you don't believe it. Wait another month, and I will marry you after I have settled the matter of breaking off the engagement. " Cui Heng's voice deepened, and he sat her down . " You have just woken up now. Don't think about it. Drink the medicine. " Now, take good care of it. "

" Do I still dare to drink? Whatever you say is what I want, even if it's poison. Can I refuse? " Xue Yi raised his head slightly , his eyes full of sarcasm.

" Poison ? " Cui Heng curled his lips slightly, " Okay, let me help you taste it to see if it's poisonous. "

He suddenly took a big sip, pinched her chin, forced her to open her mouth and fed it in.

The more Xueyi resisted, the more he endured. The screen was knocked down while the two were tossing around, and Xue Yi was pressed against the bedpost by him.

She beat him and hit him to no avail, and was forced to swallow all the concoction.

The medicine was bitter and sour, and it was so painful that her teeth ached as she drank it in large gulps.

When Cui Heng let go , Xueyi couldn't help but cover her throat and cough.

" Is it poisonous ? " Cui Heng wiped the medicine stains from the corners of her lips and asked while pinching her chin.

There was bitterness in Xue Yi's throat and she didn't want to open her mouth.

" Since it's not poisonous, just drink it. " Cui Heng held the remaining half bowl of medicine and handed it to her lips.

" I won't drink. " Xue Yi pursed her lips and refused to open her mouth.

" If you don't drink, do you want me to feed you again? "

" It's not impossible, you always mean what you say. " Cui Heng picked up the bowl again.

Xue Yi was forced to do nothing by him and had to hold down his wrist: " I'll drink. "

After drinking a bowl of medicine, Xue Yi choked with tears in her eyes and put it down heavily: " You're done, can you leave? "

" If you had agreed earlier , everything would be fine. " Cui Heng softened his tone and straightened her temples, " Have a good rest. I'll go back and deal with the accident, and I'll see you again in the evening. "

What does it mean to visit her again in the evening ? Are you just raising her as an outside house?

Xue Yi lowered her head and sniffed slightly.

" Don't think too much. " Cui Heng lowered his head and touched the corner of her lips affectionately.

Xueyi didn't respond .

However, just as Cui Heng turned around, the medicine bowl suddenly fell to his feet. With a bang, the broken porcelain fragments splashed and scratched his hand.

With blood dripping from his hands , Cui Heng wiped the blood and told Yang Bao expressionlessly: " Replace all the porcelain bowls here with gold and silver ones. If she wants to, let her break them as much as she wants. "

Xue Yi had already picked up another bowl, and upon hearing this, tears fell down.

He was determined not to let her go.

Chapter 91 _ incident _

As soon as the news came that the ship had hit a reef and crashed , the house was filled with excitement.

Cui Sanlang fainted immediately after hearing this, and the chaos became even more chaotic.

The second lady covered her face with a veil and stayed beside Cui Sanlang's bed , weeping.

Cui Sanlang used acupuncture and rested for a long time before opening his eyes. He grabbed the second wife's sleeve and said in a hoarse voice, " Mother , did you do it? "

The second lady was crying , but when she heard this, her face suddenly turned grim: " You picked the ship, the escorts were all over your eyes , and you even chose the date . What does it have to do with me?" ? The water surface in summer is inherently troubled, let alone hitting a reef. If you don't believe it, go and see the loopholes in the boat yourself. I heard that the ones that were damaged were just fate. "

Is it all his fault?

Cui Sanlang slowly let go of his hand and couldn't help but blame himself , but then he thought: " Didn't my mother always hate my cousin? Isn't it really you? "

" That's my niece , am I hard-hearted? " There were tears in the eyes of the second lady , looking heartbroken.

Cui Sanlang stopped talking . After all, she was his biological mother, so he couldn't use too many malicious speculations.

" How could something like this happen? My cousin said good-bye to me in the morning, but now I haven't even found the body . How come she happened to happen to her? " Cui Sanlang was regretful and angry , lying on the edge of the bed and coughing. .

The second lady quickly called for the spittoon , then stretched out her hand to pat him: " I don't blame you, I can only blame Lu Yatou for her bad luck. I will arrange for people to do more rituals, and give Jiang Zuo more money. I want to come to Lu The girl can rest underground. "

" But my cousin is still so young ..." Cui Sanlang was still out of breath when he thought about it.

" After all , she is gone, so what's the use of being sad? It's better to cheer up and take care of her funeral, which will be considered a kindness to her. " The second lady advised again.

Cui Sanlang had no choice but to nod: " Then please ask mother to bury my cousin generously. "

In Ninghui Hall, the eldest lady also had a headache after hearing the news. She shook her head and sighed at the pity.

Since Cui Jing found out , she felt as if she had lost her soul and kept saying: " It's impossible, how could something happen suddenly? "

He clearly sent a boat to follow behind to prevent any accidents.

Why was it that on the same river, his boat didn't have an accident, but his cousin's boat had an accident?

Is it really such a coincidence , or did the second room tamper with it?

" Da Lang, death is like a lamp going out, so don't be too sad. " The eldest lady comforted, " But since Lu Yatou saved you, we will naturally have to contribute more to her funeral. I have arranged for people to go out." I entrusted the things to be sent to Jiangzuo. "

" But ..." Cui Jing still felt something was strange.

He thought about it for a long time before he remembered Cui Heng, and by the way, Xing Jian, why did Xing Jian not even show his face when it was such a big thing that his cousin was killed?

My cousin 's body was not even found. Could it be that Xing Jian had tampered with it ...

Just as he was getting suspicious, Cui Heng came in.

" Erlang, what's wrong with your hand? " The eldest lady keenly saw the finger-long blood mark on his hand.

" Nothing, I took people to look for my cousin's body today, and I accidentally scratched it. "

Cui Heng said calmly, holding his hands slightly behind his back.

It turned out that Xing Jian was still looking for her cousin, and Cui Jing felt that she was overthinking it.

The eldest lady also nodded after hearing this : " Sanlang is ill, and there is no one in the second room to support him. We should help him. You can send more people to look for him. Even if the person is gone, at least the body must be found. That's good." Girl, if you let the fish bite you or eat the shrimp, it would be too disrespectful. "

" Okay, don't worry, mother . " Cui Heng responded, turned the ring on his hand and said, " It's just that it takes some trouble to find someone . I'm afraid I have to stay out these days and can't come to pay my respects to my mother. I'm sorry, mother." . "

" It 's time like this, why bother with small details. " The eldest lady waved her hand, disapprovingly.

" Then I'll look for it too. " Cui Jing agreed.

Cui Heng interrupted him: " The river is very windy and wet, and my brother is weak. Don't hurt yourself. Just leave this matter to me . "

The ends of his eyes were bloodshot and his voice was a little hoarse. It looked like he was overtired.

It seems that Xing Jian is sincere to his cousin. If his cousin knew about it, I'm afraid she wouldn't be so resentful towards him.

Cui Jing didn't argue anymore , just patted him on the shoulder: " It's important to be healthy , don't tire yourself out. "

Cui Heng nodded , hurriedly dealt with the affairs in the house, changed his clothes and went to Guangdefang.

Guangdefangli

It had been half a day since Xue Yi woke up . Her mind was racing and her eyes were dizzy. In addition, the drug had not taken effect, and she felt weak all over.

After resting for a while, she regained some energy and got off the ground with Harukata's support.

She didn't know it, but after taking a closer look, she realized that this place looked ordinary, exactly the same as the first time she saw it, but the furnishings inside had been completely changed. There were huanghuali wood scented tables, small-leaf red sandalwood beds, and Qianqiu. Bookshelves, purple bamboo screens ... everything is extraordinary.

The golden house hides the beauty , he can really do it.

Xue Yi narrowed her eyes and opened the window, only to see a huge osmanthus tree planted in the courtyard. The osmanthus flowers were like rice grains, yellow and bright, and dotted among the lush green leaves.

In the evening of autumn, it is quite elegant to enjoy the coolness under the trees, with the sweet-scented osmanthus and wine, and one or two melons and fruits.

But if a person is locked up, everything will lose interest.

She looked towards the door again and saw four burly guards tightly arranged beside the door.

Harukata wanted to go out several times, but was politely invited back.

To deal with her, a weak woman with no strength, the second cousin actually sent out so many people, which seemed to be too high a regard for her.

Xue Yi couldn't get out, so she had to go back to her room to sleep.

In her daze , she couldn't help but think about the situation in the house. Her aunt must be very proud now, her third cousin might cry for her, and the most sincere one is probably her eldest cousin.

This time, it's really painful for those close to me, and quick for the enemies.

=== Chapter 132 === _

Xue Yi fell asleep in a daze, and slept until dusk when the yard suddenly became noisy , as if many people had come in.

" Cousin, this is the maid arranged by the young master for you. Please see if it suits you. If there is anything missing, just tell me. "

Seeing that she was awake, Yang Bao led three or four female envoys aged fifteen or sixteen into the outer room.

Those women must have listened to some admonishment, and as soon as they came in , they all called Xueyi " Mrs. "

Xue Yi stiffened slightly when he heard this, and said in a cold tone: " Who am I, Madam? I'm afraid you called her by the wrong name. "

" This is the Young Master's order, and even in this humble position, I just follow it. " Yang Bao quickly lowered his head.

The female envoys still didn't understand after hearing this. The lady in front of them was so beautiful, but she was raised outside. I'm afraid ... she was an outsider.

Several people lowered their heads together and still called: " Madam, calm down. "

Their acquiescence was even more uncomfortable. Xueyi turned away in frustration: " It's enough for me to have Qingfang , just let them go. "

" The lady doesn't like them, but the young master said that if the lady thinks they can't be used, there are still a lot of them outside, just waiting for the lady to like them. " Yang Bao said again, thinking that the young master really knows his cousin, even what she wants to say. It was all expected.

" What did you say? " Xueyi turned around .

Yang Bao lowered his head and repeated: " Young master also said that if the lady still doesn't like it, he will go shopping outside until the lady is satisfied. "

She took a quick look and saw that no one had come in.

The second cousin really took care of her.

Xue Yi was angry and helpless. She couldn't resist him at all, so she could only endure her anger and agreed : " No, it's just them . "

" Thank you , madam. " Those people agreed gratefully .

After arranging the maid, it was already getting late, so the few of them quickly landed to prepare meals and clean the courtyard. Gradually, some fireworks started to appear, as if it was really an ordinary house.

The meal was delivered, but Xueyi had no appetite and flatly refused: " I don't want to use it. "

" But the young master is coming soon. If we let him know that you haven't eaten, we will definitely be punished ..." the female envoy advised.

" I have no appetite. When he comes over, I will say it myself, put it down. " Xueyi didn't want to embarrass the female envoy.

The female envoys still didn't dare to leave. The young master bought their body contract and gave them a lot of money. They wanted everything. They only asked that their words be important and that they should serve the one inside them well.

If you can't even please him with food, the young master will definitely be angry.

However, this lady looked beautiful and gentle, but it was difficult to persuade her if she had a stubborn temper. The female servant stood for a long time, and when she saw that the porridge was cold, she had no choice but to leave with the lacquer plate.

When she was leaving , Cui Heng opened the curtain and came in: " What's wrong? "

" Sir, the lady refuses to eat. " The female envoy reported back to him in a low voice.

Cui Heng glanced at the man who seemed to have fallen asleep with his back turned , and took the porridge bowl: " I'll do it, you go down. "

" Yes. " The female envoy was relieved and went out quietly.

She originally thought that it turned out that the owner of this courtyard was a bad person, so he was so repulsive. She didn't expect that when she met tonight, the young master was so handsome and suave, and he was also extremely gentle and considerate to his wife. So why did she still act like this? So unhappy?

" Get up and eat. " Cui Heng brought the porridge bowl over and called out softly.

The people in the tent showed no reaction.

Cui Heng put down the bowl and opened the curtain, only to find that Lu Xueyi had fallen asleep.

This drug is so potent that she may not be able to recover for the next two days.

Cui Heng didn't insist on waking her up. These days, he couldn't sleep almost every night without her.

Seeing that she was asleep now, she no longer showed her teeth and claws at him, and Cui Heng also undressed and got on the bed.

He leaned over slightly, his nose filled with the fragrance of her hair. The fragrance was sweet and elegant, and his mind slowly calmed down.

After a long absence , while she was sleeping soundly, Cui Heng inserted his hands into her hair and caressed her hair. He greedily took a big sip, and his chest was filled with her breath. Only then did he truly feel that she was really beside him. .

Why are you so stubborn?

He had been persuaded by kind words and taught by harsh words, but he just didn't believe him.

Cui Heng looked at her peaceful profile as she slept soundly. He wished he could bite her and wake her up. The bite would hurt and make her cry and beg him.

But it's just a thought.

He stared at her for a long time, and finally just curled his index finger and scratched the tip of her gently quivering nose.

Lowering his eyes, he suddenly noticed a circle of light blue bruises on her ankle.

" What's going on? " He frowned and called Qingfang, who was guarding outside, to come over.

Harukata now respected and feared the second young master. When he asked, he explained honestly: " At that time , the ship was tilted, so the wife went to a higher place, holding on to the mast, and her ankle was caught on the cable. Maybe she was injured. arrive. "

This injury is secret, Xueyi doesn't tell it, not even Qingfang knows about it.

" Okay, I understand, you can go down. " Cui Heng was slightly irritable.

After all, it was a fake death, so Lu Xueyi needed to make it look like she really fell into the water.

Although he had sent people to guard her, Cui Heng still felt unspeakable trouble when he saw that she was injured.

His original intention was to teach her a long lesson, but instead of teaching her a lesson, he punished himself in the end.

Cui Heng was silent for a moment, then resignedly grabbed Xue Yi's ankle and gently massaged her with his generous palm.

Lu Xueyi's body is white, and her feet are small and round, and the green traces on her legs are more and more conspicuous.

Further up, a section of calf is smooth and smooth, slender and straight, like fine jade.

The late summer heat was still lingering, so she didn't wear any more under the loose middle coat. Cui Heng held her ankle and lifted it up, his eyes paused , and his throat felt slightly dry and itchy.

They haven't been close to her for almost half a month , and now every move she makes can affect his emotions. Just one look at her brings back the tender scenes from the past.

But Lu Xueyi had just been brought here by him, and it was the right time when he was scared. It was really not appropriate to do anything at this time.

For a moment, Cui Heng looked away, suppressed the evil thoughts that kept rising in his heart, and used his hands to massage her with a little force.

After rubbing it for a moment, the ankle in his hand suddenly trembled slightly. When he raised his head, he realized that Lu Xueyi had woken up at some point. His eyes had not recovered from his sleep and were looking at him blankly.

" Are you awake? " Cui Heng stopped moving.

" What are you doing? " Xue Yi quickly gathered the loose skirt of her sleeping clothes and shrank back in fear.

Cui Heng held her ankle and prevented her from retreating: " It's nothing. Your ankle is injured. I'll rub it for you. "

" You know very well how I got hurt. " Xue Yi twitched her ankle.

Cui Heng was indeed wrong on this point. He let out a faint sigh in his throat: " It's my fault. I'll help you now. "

" I don't need your help. " Xue Yi was wearing less, her cheeks were slightly hot, and she persistently wanted to pull it back.

Cui Heng had already given up his thoughts, but when she shook his ankle and hooked him back and forth, his eyes gradually darkened and his tone became darker: " Don't always get angry with me. "

" You came so late and went directly to my bed as soon as you came. Am I wrong? " Xue Yi asked him.

" You're thinking too much. " Cui Heng ignored her thorny tone.

" Then what are you doing here so late? Do you just want to see me? " Xueyi had just been woken up, feeling depressed in her heart. " If you want to come, I have to wait. If you don't come, I won't be able to see you all day ." If you can't even get out through the front door to outsiders, am I not the outer room you keep? "

" I said this is temporary, and you shouldn't walk around outside now. Do you have to use words to hurt me? " Cui Heng raised his eyes, and his anger could hardly be concealed.

" What is that if it's not an outer room? Is it Annv Chang ? Anyway, I'm dead in the eyes of outsiders. Now you can do whatever you want to me, and no one can restrain me, so you started to touch me as soon as you came here. ? "

" You can only see in your eyes how bad I treat you. You can't see at all how much effort I put into saving you from getting away. How many people I dealt with in the house during the day. Once the matter was dealt with, I started working non-stop. I rushed back because I was afraid that you would think too much, why do you think so lowly of yourself and want to anger me so much? " Cui Heng's anger flashed , and he directly held her ankle and folded it to his chest.

Xue Yi screamed, her cheeks instantly turning red.

But Cui Heng was so angry that he pinched her chin: " Turn around, do you really not know how much I care about you? "

" What do you care about? You haven't paid any attention to me for half a month? " Xueyi couldn't care less about the shame when he was angry.

The veins on Cui Heng 's forehead throbbed. He closed his eyes to hold back his anger and said, " I don't want to hurt you, so don't force me. "

" Isn't it? " Xueyi was obviously very scared, but still refused to bow her head in front of him.

" You ..." The veins on Cui Heng 's forehead jumped again and again, and a smile suddenly appeared on his lips, " If you insist on thinking this way, I will do what you want. "

As soon as he finished speaking, he suddenly folded her other uninjured ankle. Xueyi screamed in fear, her scalp tightened and she closed her eyes subconsciously.

Cui Heng really wanted to teach her a lesson, so he had already untied his belt, but seeing the person in front of him closing his eyes in fear, he still made no move.

He took a deep breath, and finally just lowered his head and kissed her.

When Xue Yi opened her eyes, she saw his buried head and quickly covered her mouth.

" I won't let you off easily next time , remember? " Cui Heng lowered his voice.

The heat of his words was still touching her. Xueyi's cheeks were hot and she nodded lightly: " I know. "

When Cui Heng saw that she had settled down, he put down her bound ankles and took her into his arms.

Xue Yi still resisted, but Cui Heng insisted on hugging her waist tightly, pressing her forehead against hers and coaxing softly: " I won't touch you, I'm tired, let me hold you for a while. "

His voice dropped slightly at the end, with a hint of sand, as if he was really tired.

Xue Yi saw the red bloodshot eyes, pursed her lips, and slowly stopped resisting.

" It would be great if you could always be so obedient. "

He pinched the soft flesh on her face.

The two of them pressed their foreheads against each other for a moment, and Cui Heng hugged her and adjusted into a comfortable position.

He was tall and big, and when he was pressed down, he felt extremely heavy. Xue Yi was so pressed that he could hardly breathe. As he was twisting uncomfortably, Cui Heng tightened his grip: " The news of your death has been released. , everyone in the house believes it. Next, I will find another suitable person for Saburo. When the matter is settled, I will go and make it clear to my grandfather, and our marriage will be decided in Qiuyue. "

" Trust me once, okay? "

Cui Heng raised his head and turned her face.

Chapter 92 _ Calculate

If you hear too many lies , you will think they are the truth.

This is his fourth time When he spoke, Xue Yi didn't have that good concentration . When he heard it again , he was obviously stunned for longer than before.

But even though he was asking for marriage, his tone was still so condescending .

Just like the fake death this time, she knew that he had good intentions , but he didn't say anything to her . Her fear when the ship sank was real, and her despair was also real.

=== Chapter 133 === _

Xue Yi was inexplicably angry. She tilted her head and said , " Why do you have to marry me if you want to marry me? "

" You don't want to? " Cui Heng didn't expect that she would ask this . " If you don't want to , then you just had an outhouse and a prostitute. What are you wronged about? "

" Am I wronged ? " Xueyi asked , but her voice was a little weak.

" Not only are you wronged, you are also jealous. " Cui Heng suddenly felt a little happy when he saw her deliberately trying to show off her strength. " Have you forgotten what it was like when you mistakenly thought that this house was for someone else? "

Xue Yi was pushed out by him, and her heart skipped a beat.

She still remembers that feeling very clearly . In addition to being angry at being cheated, she felt sour and bitter in her heart.

What is this ? Is it jealousy ?

" You always said that I broke the agreement first , but when the three months were over , you really didn't have any nostalgia at that time ? " Cui Heng continued to ask.

Xueyi suddenly remembered that pen. She made that pen with so much care, and even she herself couldn't tell how much of her thoughts it contained.

" You're just being tough. " Cui Heng revealed her thoughts.

Xue Yi was stared at by him , her heart beating wildly.

His skin was very good , his eyes were as deep as deep pools , his nose was high and his voice was very seductive when he deliberately lowered his voice. He penetrated deeply into her ears, making the tips of Xueyi's ears tingle.

" I'm sleepy. " Xueyi avoided his sight and slowly turned over.

As soon as she turned over, most of her clothes were opened, and there was nothing underneath. Cui Heng hugged her from behind, and his eyes darkened suddenly. He pushed aside her hair that was disheveled and asked in a low voice: " I'm really sleepy, or did I do it on purpose ? " Seduce me? "

His eyes were so hot that it was difficult for Xue Yi to ignore him. He stretched out his hands and tightened his collar: " No, I don't have any other clothes after I fell into the water . "

Cui Heng caught a glimpse of her evasive eyes and laughed.

She clearly knew that he was reluctant to touch her at this time.

" You did it on purpose. " Cui Heng stroked his hands along her waistline.

A blush slowly appeared on Xue Yi's rubbed cheeks , but Cui Heng continued to press her: " Why do you dare to fight like this? "

Xue Yi's whole body felt soft and hot, and she was speechless.

There was a little white between the fingers , and the evil thoughts in Cui Heng's eyes became more and more serious. He closed his eyes and breathed deeply in her ear: " You are called being arrogant because of favor. You are just relying on me to care about you. "

Yes , does she?

Cui Heng increased his strength. Xue Yi's breathing became more and more chaotic, and she twisted slightly. When she felt his hand fall on her lower abdomen, she immediately opened her hazy eyes and gently pressed it. He: " You promised me ..."

Cui Heng let out a low hum from his throat , and caressed her a few more times before letting go.

" Trust me once and stop making trouble, okay? "

Xue Yi was stared at by him , and her heart was extremely entangled. While saying that she believed him, she was afraid that the dream would reappear.

When she could hardly hold on any longer , her stomach suddenly let out a small growl and relieved her .

" Are you hungry? " Cui Heng lowered his eyes.

Xue Yi's cheeks were slightly hot, and she nodded honestly: " A little, I want to eat . "

It seemed that she couldn't ask tonight , and Cui Heng didn't force her. He just pretended not to know and let the female servant heat up the porridge.

Xue Yi only used half the bowl and stopped using it.

Cui Heng was watching her eat. She looked extremely delicate even when eating porridge.

Seeing her stop spooning, Cui Heng frowned: " Use so little? "

" No appetite. " Xue Yi lowered his eyes and stirred casually.

" Not good at craftsmanship ? " Cui Heng asked.

" I 'm not used to it . " Xue Yi shook his head and gently tugged on his sleeve, " I want to eat wontons from Huixianlou. Can you let me go out once in a while? "

Cui Heng understood. It turned out that he was waiting for him here without eating today .

She didn't want to believe him at all.

" If you want to eat it , just tell Yang Bao to buy it. " Cui Heng said calmly.

" What about the clothes? I fell into the water and I can't find the clothes I brought . " Xue Yi asked again .

" I will send someone to tailor the clothes for you. You can make do with them tonight. " Cui Heng glanced at the empty coat underneath her.

" But ..." Xue Yi thought about it and wanted to discuss it with him, but Cui Heng interrupted her, " You have outstanding appearance and are too eye-catching. It is not suitable to go out at this time, not to mention the funeral ceremonies are being prepared in the past few days. People come and go here, and Guangdefang is close to the West Market. Once you go out, you will easily be bumped into. "

" Then how long are you going to lock me up ? " Xueyi let go.

" Wait a few more days, when the limelight has passed, I won't keep you locked up. " Cui Heng touched her head.

Xue Yi 's little thoughts couldn't be hidden from him at all, and she sighed softly.

But how could she trust her second cousin when he was so powerful?

Xue Yi looked at the sleeping faces of the people next to her and didn't close her eyes all night.

In the next few days, Cui Heng was busy dealing with Lu Xueyi's " future affairs " and was afraid of being followed by others. He rarely came over. Occasionally, he only came over to take a look before he went on duty, while Xueyi was still awake.

Afraid that she would get bored by being alone , he specifically told Yang Bao that as long as Lu Xueyi didn't run away, he would try his best to satisfy her with whatever she wanted.

Yang Bao accepted the order and began to worship Xue Yi as his ancestor.

Xue Yi didn't know Cui Heng's plan, and after being left out for several days, she became increasingly uneasy.

If this continues, Cui Heng will be the only one in her life, and she will fall deeper and deeper into trouble. She really doesn't want to make the same mistake again.

She tried to go out several times, but Yang Bao would only repeat Cui Heng's words and ask her to take a good rest.

After pondering for a few days, Xueyi planned to go to the piano shop and send a message to the shopkeeper to ask for help from her cousin.

After the plan was made, Xue Yi started to argue with Yang Bao on the pretext that she wanted to eat the fish meat from Huixianlou.

" Cousin, the young master has an order, you really can't go out. " Yang Bao didn't dare to offend her at all, " If you want to eat, I will send someone to buy it . "

" But the fish must be freshly cut to taste. " Xueyi lost his temper deliberately, " With you following me, how can I escape alone? "

" Cousin, please don't embarrass me. If the young master finds out, I can't bear it. " Yang Bao said in a humble tone.

" If you don't want to offend him, can you offend me ? " Xue Yi asked back .

" This ..." Yang Bao was also in a dilemma.

Yang Bao refused, so Xueyi stopped eating for two consecutive meals.

In the evening , Yang Bao couldn't resist her, and couldn't find the young master for a while, so he had to ask a few people to accompany her out.

Fortunately, the power fence was tightly worn, so the journey was uneventful.

However, after entering Huixian Tower, Xueyi soon complained that she had a stomachache and wanted to go take a rest.

Yang Bao had veins twitching on his forehead, knowing that she was interested, so he sent an envoy to keep a close eye on her.

But Xue Yi had already planned it and was extremely familiar with Huixian Tower. When the female envoy was not paying attention, she slipped out through the back door.

" how so? "

After Yang Bao heard the news, he suddenly broke out in a cold sweat. If something happened to his cousin, the young master would definitely cut him into pieces. Yang Bao got angry and did not dare to make a big fuss, so he had to order the people around him to go carefully. try to find.

On the other side , after Xue Yi came out, she went straight to the piano store, hoping to use the shopkeeper's mouth to inform her eldest cousin that she would settle down for the time being and wait for her third cousin to get engaged before showing up again.

She had a good plan, but unexpectedly, as soon as she and Harukata turned into a small alley, they were stopped by four or five drunk men.

" Hey, where did this little lady come from to be so beautiful? "

" Where are you going, little lady ? If you're not in a hurry, you might as well have a few drinks with us. "

The sky was already dark, and several people were blocking the head and end of the alley. Xue Yi could not move forward or retreat, and was extremely scared as he was looked at by those pairs of wolf-like eyes.

" Do n't come over here. Our wife is from a noble family. She accidentally took the wrong path. If you dare to be disrespectful, you will bear the consequences yourself! "

Harukata stood in front, trying to intimidate the group with a tight voice.

" Hey, a daughter from an aristocratic family? " Several people looked around and saw that there were no guards or carriages around her. They didn't believe her at all. " I think she is just like a dancer from Pingkangfang . Why are you pretending to be noble! "

" That's right, so what about girls from aristocratic families? It just so happens that our brothers have never touched a girl from aristocratic families. They have such delicate skin and tender flesh. We don't know what it feels like ..."

Several people did not hide the greed in their eyes.

" Go away! "

Qingfang scolded them and called Yang Bao loudly, but the alley here was quiet and no one came after several calls.

Seeing that no one was coming, those few people became more and more convinced that they were bluffing and stepped forward directly.

Harukata stepped forward to block it , but was pushed violently and fainted.

" Qingfang ..." Xueyi hugged her, picked up a wooden stick in fear, and waved it around randomly.

The power fence that she originally wore fell off during the push. As soon as her face was exposed, the greed in the eyes of the people in front of her became even more intense.

" I didn't expect to get such a bargain today. This look is simply better than the top one in Pingkangfang! "

" Little lady, let us love you! "

Several people rubbed their hands and then rushed over to grab the wooden stick in her hand.

Xue Yi's strength was nowhere compared to theirs . Seeing that the stick in her hand was about to be snatched away, she closed her eyes and was despairing. Suddenly, the person who had snatched the stick from her was pulled by the back of the neck and pushed to the ground. .

—The second cousin is here.

As soon as Xue Yi opened her eyes, there was a sound of fighting, and Cui Heng stepped on the man's chest and coldly uttered one word: " Get out. "

The other few people ran away as soon as they saw that the person was not easy to mess with.

Although she was rescued, the person who rescued her was her second cousin. Xueyi's heart, which had just calmed down, began to pound again, even more uneasy than before.

" I told you to calm down, why don't you believe me? "

Cui Heng wiped his hands and looked unhappy.

As soon as he heard the news that she was missing, he rode straight out of the house.

Xue Yi pursed her lips and remained silent.

" Are you afraid of me? " Cui Heng looked at her defensive eyes, and his heart suddenly felt pricked, " You really want to leave? "

" What's the difference between you and them ? " Xueyi asked .

=== Chapter 134 === _

" Do you have any intention of comparing me to these people? " Cui Heng grabbed her shoulders.

Xue Yi was pinched and took a breath: " Then what should I do? Should I be grateful to you for locking me up? "

" I said so much that night and you didn't listen at all . Wasn't it just a temporary measure? " Cui Heng asked again .

When the two were arguing , the drunkard who had been restrained by Cui Heng woke up. While the two were arguing, he suddenly picked up a stick and danced towards them.

Cui Heng caught a glimpse of it from the corner of his eye and immediately hugged Lu Xueyi and stood in front of her.

Before Xue Yi could react, she heard a muffled groan.

After slowing down, Cui Heng's eyes darkened, he grabbed the wooden stick with his backhand and gave the drunkard a blow.

This time, the drunk man completely fainted.

Cui Heng lost his stick and felt a little dizzy. While he was rubbing his temples, a scream suddenly came from behind him.

" Second cousin, your head ..."

A trace of blood snaked down his forehead. Xue Yi covered her mouth and immediately panicked.

Cui Heng reached out and touched it, and sure enough he found a trace of blood.

He was a battle- hardened man with quick reactions. He avoided the stick in time and landed on his shoulder. His head was probably just pricked by a wooden thorn, which was not serious.

Just as he was about to offer words of comfort, Xue Yi's tears suddenly fell down, and she eagerly stepped forward to cover him up on tiptoes: " How are you ? Are you seriously injured? Are you still awake? "

Cui Heng had never seen her care about him so much, and he suddenly wanted to know if Lu Xueyi was really unconscious at this time, whether Lu Xueyi would choose him or leave.

He wanted to see if she had him in her heart.

After a moment of pause , Cui Heng swallowed the words that came to his lips and stroked his forehead: " I can't see clearly. "

" how so? "

Xue Yi quickly supported him and was about to stand on tiptoe to check.

But as soon as she finished speaking, Cui Heng closed his eyes and fell directly onto her shoulder.

" Second cousin. " Xue Yi lost her voice and tried her best to support his shoulders while shouting outside, " Someone, something happened! "

However, no matter how she shouted, no one came nearby.

Cui Heng was tall and heavy, and Xue Yi couldn't help him at all, so he had to help him sit down slowly.

" Second cousin, how are you ? Can you hear me? " Xueyi held his head while pinching his penis.

It was too dark at night, and she couldn't see clearly how serious the injury on his head was, but she just touched it lightly, and she couldn't help but feel scared because her hands were sticky.

At this time, Harukata woke up after being pushed and fainted. She patted her head and suddenly couldn't understand the situation in front of her.

" Madam, are you okay? " Qingfang crawled over anxiously.

" I'm fine, but ... but my second cousin got injured trying to save me. " Xueyi held Cui Heng's head, speaking incoherently, and her tears seemed to be broken.

Qingfang probed Cui Heng's breathing and breathed out softly: " Young master's breathing was steady , he probably just passed out, don't worry, madam. Let's leave quickly before Yang Bao catches up. "

Xue Yi was concerned and confused just now, but now when she reached out with her finger, Cui Heng's breathing was not steady.

" Are you really okay ? But I clearly heard a groan, and there was so much blood ..." Xue Yi couldn't let go and kept stroking his forehead.

" Madam, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. If you don't leave this time, I'm afraid it will be difficult to leave in the future after you are captured. " Qingfang held her hand.

Xue Yi knew this was the case, but her mind was in a mess: " But if I leave, what will my second cousin do? "

" Yang Bao will catch up, and the second young master is well-dressed, so no one will dare to touch him. " Qingfang comforted her.

" What if those drunkards come back again? " Xueyi was still worried.

" Madam, if you continue to look forward and backward , you really won't be able to leave! " Harukata reminded her anxiously.

" you're right …"

Xue Yi murmured twice and wiped her tears. Opportunities did not wait for anyone. If she didn't leave, she really wouldn't be able to leave.

No man's words can be trusted. She doesn't want to be deceived like her mother-in-law.

Xue Yi slowly put Cui Heng down and was pulled away by Qing Fang.

However, as soon as he reached the entrance of the alley, a painful groan came from behind , like the gasping of a dying person.

When Xue Yi heard this, her steps suddenly felt like lead, and she couldn't move any further.

" Second cousin seems to be in pain. He has been bleeding. What should I do ..."

Xue Yi stopped and looked back at the man lying in the night, confused as to what to do.

" It's okay. The second young master has been on the battlefield before, so this minor injury is nothing to him. " Harukata still comforted him.

What Qingfang said was reasonable, and Xueyi could understand it, but that person was her second cousin instead, and he had just saved her, so she simply felt relieved.

" No, Harukata, I can't do it, I really can't do it ..." Xue Yi's tears fell uncontrollably.

" It's okay. " Qingfang tightened her hand.

But Xue Yi kept shaking her head: " No, you go first, go to the piano store and ask the shopkeeper to report the news to my cousin. I still have to go back . "

While talking, Xue Yi heard another groan and suddenly shook off Qing Fang's hand.

" Madam! " Qingfang stamped her feet.

She screamed a few more times, but Xueyi didn't even look back, and rushed over to hug Cui Heng.

" Second cousin, I will take you back, it will be fine ..."

Xue Yi rushed over and helped Cui Heng up with difficulty.

The unconscious person was extremely heavy, and Xue Yi was weak. As soon as he held his waist, he slid down.

Xue Yi tried several times, but she was so tired that her head was covered with sweat and she couldn't get up. She couldn't help crying and blamed herself: " It's all my fault. "

When Cui Heng heard this, his fingertips curled up.

It was uncomfortable, but when she thought of the injury on Cui Heng's forehead, Xue Yi still didn't give up and gritted her teeth to lift his shoulders.

Just as she struggled to lift him up a little , her shoulders suddenly relaxed. Xue Yi was caught off guard and was hugged full of her.

She was stunned for a moment, her eyes moved over little by little, and she met a pair of dark eyes.

Cui Heng woke up.

" Second cousin, you, are you okay? " Xue Yi choked for breath, " Then your injury ..."

She rubbed her eyes and looked carefully , only to realize that Cui Heng wasn't bleeding much.

Looking again, not far away, Qingfang was also stopped by Yang Bao.

" You lied to me, you pretended to be dizzy on purpose! " Xueyi turned her head in disbelief.

But no matter how much she struggled, Cui Heng only hugged her tightly, as if he wanted to melt her into his body.

After a moment of comfort , Xue Yi became less resistant, but her tears were still uncontrollable.

Cui Heng kissed the end of her eyes and asked in a low voice, " Why did you come back ?"

When he asked, Xue Yi's struggle stopped instantly.

Why would she come back when she could obviously run away?

Both of them knew it clearly in their hearts. As soon as Xue Yi realized this fact, she suddenly couldn't speak.

" Why are you back? " Cui Heng raised her tear-stained face and asked again.

Xue Yi pursed her lips, panicking like never before .

" Because you can't bear to leave me. "

She didn't speak, but Cui Heng helped her speak.

As soon as his thoughts were exposed, Xue Yi burst into tears instantly because he was right.

" You are shameless, despicable, and nasty. " Xue Yi cried and scolded him, beating his shoulders with both hands. " You are just a bastard , and you used this method to plot against me! "

" I'm a bastard , but bastard loves you. " Cui Heng allowed her to be beaten and scolded , and hugged her waist tightly, " Don't you want to leave? "

Chapter 93 _ promise _

Sometimes Xue Yi really hates Cui Heng's arrogant way of calculating everything .

But she just couldn't control herself and kept falling into his trap again and again.

Until tonight , even the most secret emotions in his heart were stripped out by him.

The more she thought about it, the more uncomfortable she became. She lowered her head, feeling sour and numb.

Qingfang stood at the end of the alley , and it was only then that he realized that everything was the second master's plan.

She looked at Yang Bao standing next to her and was so frightened that she didn't know what to do. She quickly lowered her head and admitted her mistake: " It's my fault. I shouldn't instigate my wife. "

" Second cousin , she obeys my orders , don't touch her ..." Xue Yi held Cui Heng's collar and also begged for Qing Fang.

Cui Heng stood up with Xue Yi in his arms, and when he turned around, he glanced at Qing Fang lightly: " It's just this once, it won't happen next time. "

" Thank you, sir, I don't dare to do it anymore. " Qingfang lowered his head and muttered repeatedly.

Cui Heng didn't say anything else , he just held Xue Yi in his arms and called the carriage to speed back towards Guangdefang.

Although he had just been injured, he was in surprisingly good spirits today , and the steps on his feet were exceptionally faster than before.

Xue Yi stood close to him , clearly feeling that Cui Heng's hand on her waist was wide and hot . When he accidentally glanced at her, his eyes were so hot that it was almost scorching.

Xue Yi hurriedly looked away, her scalp numbing slightly, and she had a feeling that tonight might not be so easy.

Sure enough , as soon as he entered the door , Cui Heng ordered the female envoys in the room : " Everyone, get out. "

When the female envoy saw the two of them side by side and acting close to each other, they both left.

As soon as the door was closed, Xueyi swallowed her saliva as she looked at the person approaching her, and backed away at a loss: " Second cousin, your head is injured. I'm going to help you find some medicine ..."

" Not urgent. "

Cui Heng hugged her waist and blocked her lips directly.

=== Chapter 135 === _

His kiss was hot and heavy, and his eyes were dark and compelling. He forced Xue Yi to step backwards and pressed against the Bogu shelf.

Cui Heng's kisses were as compelling as his temperament , and he insisted on blocking her mouth tightly, leaving no gaps. Every time Xue Yi was kissed by him, she felt like she was almost suffocating.

This time it was like this again, even deeper than any previous kiss. Xueyi stood on tiptoes, relying solely on the breath he had passed over to stand. However, Cui Heng thought it was not enough, so he explored her collar while kissing her.

Xue Yi stretched out his hand to block it , but the collar was protected, but his skirt and pants were pulled directly to his body. Xue Yi gasped and quickly hugged his neck.

" Don't catch me. " Cui Heng grunted when the wound on his forehead was touched.

When Xue Yi raised his head , he realized that the wound on his forehead that had stopped bleeding started to sprout blood again.

" You still have a wound on your head, you can't do this ..." She bit her lip, her voice broken , " Why don't you bandage it first. "

" Worried about me? " Cui Heng held her waist, his eyes deep and dark in the gentle land.

Xueyi didn't want to admit it , let alone open her mouth. She was afraid that she wouldn't be able to hide the thin sound in her throat once she opened her mouth.

Cui Heng leaned against her ear and smiled lowly: " If you are worried about me, just hold my neck tightly. Just be calm and my wound will naturally stop bleeding. "

" You ..." Xue Yi really didn't expect that he could be so shameless, even though he was injured, he could still use his wounds to threaten her.

She stretched out her hand to push, but with a little force, Cui Heng's brows furrowed. Xue Yi did not dare to move any more and could only let him do whatever he wanted.

The porcelain on the Bogu shelf was knocked to the floor. The female maid outside the door heard the sound of the porcelain breaking from a distance and was startled. However, Harukata got used to it and directly arranged for people to stay further away.

Their wives were already thin-skinned. It was a good thing that the young master didn't touch her before, but this time it was like this. In the eyes of the female envoys, her identity as an outside concubine was probably confirmed.

Harukata sighed.

Xueyi hugged Cui Heng's neck, and when he made her feel dizzy and almost unbearable from the heat, she suddenly remembered that this was not her Lihuayuan, and there was no refuge from the soup, so she quickly pushed Cui Heng away.

But at this time, there was no way to push her. She hadn't seen her for half a month, and Cui Heng's previous promise to her was completely forgotten. Xue Yi's waist and eyes were numb, but she still didn't hide away.

When he was let go , Xue Yi was completely weak. Cui Heng was no better than her. Even though he had restrained himself, the wound on his forehead was still a little deeper, which looked a bit scary.

He tilted his head and kissed Xue Yi's crimson cheek. When he touched it, Xue Yi shivered and turned away from him, obviously being bullied.

Cui Heng laughed softly, hugged her and kissed her for a long time, before Xue Yi's trembling body slowly calmed down.

" I want to take a bath. " After Xueyi recovered, she closed her eyes and pushed the person pressing her.

" Wait a minute. " Cui Heng held her tightly, obviously not wanting to let her go .

" You still have a wound on your head. " Xueyi reminded him quickly, holding his shoulders.

Cui Heng felt a pain on his forehead, then he stopped and looked at her with a smile: " There is medicine on the bedside , please help me rub it. "

" You do it yourself. " Xue Yi was tired, leaning on the pillow and refusing to move.

" Why, you don't even want to take medicine for life-saving grace ? " Cui Heng leaned on his elbow and looked at her.

He just picked up on her soft-heartedness .

Xue Yi had no choice but to get up and help him.

After spreading the medicine, she felt Cui Heng's hand holding her became restless again. Xueyi panicked, pushed him away and got to the ground: " I'm going to take a bath ..."

Cui Heng originally just wanted to tease her, but when he saw the traces of winding legs on Xue Yi's back legs when he stood straight , his originally idle eyes darkened, and he suddenly stood up and directly pressed her waist from behind.

" You ..." Xue Yi was caught off guard, holding the table with one hand. This time, she couldn't even speak, so she could only turn her head and stare at him while whimpering.

After a while, she fell asleep directly in the tub , and was hugged before returning to the bed.

This time she was so tired that she fell asleep as soon as she touched the pillow.

However, I don't know if I think about it every day and dream about it at night. The long-lost dream suddenly comes to me.

The scene in the dream was still as vivid as if it happened in real life. The aunt was furious and called her a shameless slut. The eldest sister scolded her for losing her father's face. The third cousin was so angry that he fell ill. This time, he didn't. Help her again.

But the second cousin still didn't come as usual. Xueyi watched helplessly as she was being held up while the bowl of bitter black concoction was poured in again.

She couldn't help but curl up.

" What's wrong with you? "

Cui Heng was sleeping lightly. When he heard moaning , he immediately opened his eyes and reached out to pat the person next to him.

But Xue Yi showed no reaction , her body was slightly curled up, and her fingers were clenched tightly, almost embedded in her flesh.

" Wake up. "

Cui Heng frowned, held her in his arms, caressed her forehead comfortingly, and patted her back time and time again.

After a long while, Xue Yi woke up suddenly. When he opened his eyes, his forehead was covered with sweat.

" Are you having a nightmare? " Cui Heng helped her sit up.

Is that a dream ? It is clearly the future in the near future.

Xue Yi's tears fell down: " Why don't you come? "

" I'm not here? " Cui Heng was questioned inexplicably.

" I'm not talking about now. " Xueyi didn't know how to explain it to him, " I dreamed that my aunt found out about our affairs. I was pregnant. When my aunt found out, she wanted to give me medicine, but you didn't come ..."

Thinking about it now, she was still indescribably sad.

Cui Heng didn't take it seriously , just thinking that she was overthinking because she was locked up: " What are you thinking about? How could Aunt Second know if you stay here well? Even if she knew, she wouldn't dare to do anything to you as long as I was around. "

" Is it really not going to happen? " Xueyi looked at him with tears in her eyes.

" Stop thinking about it. Your funeral has been completed in the past few days. Next, it's time for Saburo to discuss marriage. I will let you out and take you to see your mother within a month at the latest. "

Cui Heng held her head and leaned it on his shoulder.

His shoulders were extremely broad. Xue Yi closed her eyes, holding his shoulders and shaking slightly: " Then you are not allowed to lie to me again. If you lie to me again, I will ..."

" What do you want? "

Cui Heng looked at her with a smile. He wanted to see what harsh words she could say.

" I will never trust you again. " Xue Yi hugged his shoulders, her voice was gentle and soft, but her tone was particularly decisive, " I will never see you again, nor will I talk to you again. We will never see each other again. "

" Okay. " Cui Heng straightened her hair, " Then you can bear it a little longer. You must not go out before the storm is over. "

Xue Yi nodded and leaned on his shoulder.

However , when Cui Heng heard her dream and thought of the shipwreck, he keenly sensed something unusual: " You are my second aunt's niece after all. Why does she hate you so much? "

This is something Xue Yi can't understand.

She shook her head: " I don't know. My aunt has not been close to the family these years . If I hadn't been the one with the right destiny for my third cousin, she wouldn't have let me come to Chang'an at all. "

Upon hearing this, Cui Heng pondered for a moment.

Lu Xueyi was just sixteen this year and was still young. She had no contact with her second aunt at all, so naturally there was no deep hatred.

Even if she didn't want Xueyi to marry Sanlang, she wouldn't have to kill her own niece.

The only explanation is that the second aunt had a grudge against her peers and took their anger out on her.

They are both biological nieces, and the second aunt treats Lu Xuening with great affection. She doesn't seem to be enmity with Jiang Zuo, so the problem should arise with Lu Xueyi's mother.

" But your mother had a grudge against her second aunt? " Cui Heng asked.

" My mother has a gentle personality and is kind to others. Even when my father wanted to marry an equal wife, she agreed. With her temperament, she would never take the initiative to turn against others. " Xue Yi quickly defended.

After thinking for a moment, she realized something was wrong: " However , my aunt once said that she and her mother grew up together and had a very good relationship, but my mother never mentioned her aunt in front of me during her lifetime. There was no relationship between them. It doesn't seem as harmonious as it sounds. "

This is strange.

A person who is always kind to others has kept silent about the second aunt. I am afraid that the feud between them is very big, so big that the second aunt can attack her niece regardless of blood and family ties.

Cui Heng's eyebrows were slightly raised: " Okay, I will investigate this matter. Since the second aunt has done something to you, I will help you find justice. "

" good. "

Xue Yi sniffed and hugged his waist sullenly.

The two hugged each other for a while before separating. Before Cui Heng left, Xue Yi suddenly grabbed his sleeve again.

" What else is there? " Cui Heng turned around .

" I want anti-pregnancy medicine. " Xueyi turned away, her cheeks slightly red, " You broke your promise again last night ..."

" It won't happen next time. " Cui Heng lowered his head and kissed the top of her hair, and said in a low voice, " Then remember to remind me next time. "

Xueyi never reminded him that she had bitten and scratched her, but the more she struggled, the deeper he penetrated.

Xue Yi got sulky and pushed him away: " You go. "

" I'll see you again tomorrow night. " Cui Heng smiled, rubbed her hair and returned to the house.

After he left, Xue Yi touched her belly, but it was not as easy as it seemed.

Her little life has been uncertain in recent months, and she is really scared.

But if I drink the medicine this time, nothing will happen ...

Lihuayuan

" Girl Lu's funeral has been completed. It's time for you to cheer up. Why are you so worried about a woman? "

The second lady pointed at Cui Sanlang angrily.

" But my cousin's body hasn't been found yet, how can I leave her alone? " Cui Sanlang still refused to give up, and had the most unlikely idea , " Maybe ... I can't tell if my cousin was rescued. ? "

" How is this possible? The river is so deep and the wind and waves are so strong. Don't have any wishful thinking. It's business to cheer up and meet the noble ladies I selected for you. " The second lady took out a scroll and handed it to her. In front of him, " This is the fifth lady of the Wang family. You can meet her someday when you are free. "

" I won't go. My cousin has just passed her first birthday. How can I have the time to see other people. " Cui Sanlang refused.

" If you don't want to go, you have to go. Anyway, I have already agreed with Mrs. Wang that you must go and see her. If both parties think it is good, then it will be settled. "

The second lady threw the scroll directly in front of him.

With the orders of his parents and the words of the matchmaker, Cui Sanlang had no choice but to pick it up.

It 's just his cousin's fate, Cui Sanlang sighed.

In addition to Cui Sanlang being urged to get married, Cui Jing and Cui Heng also did not escape from Ninghui Hall.

" Da Lang, you are already twenty-five years old this year . You have wasted three years in vain. It is time for you to get married . "

Since Cui Jing came back, the eldest lady has been worried about Cui Jing these days.

=== Chapter 136 === _

" Mother , I have no intention of getting married for the time being. Besides, my appearance will only disturb others. " Cui Jing sipped her tea.

" How do you look like this? You're just a little lame, but your talent has not diminished, and you will be able to do daily lectures in the future. Don't belittle yourself. " The eldest lady was most afraid of what he said.

" My cousin has just left. I haven't repaid my kindness, and I feel guilty. I really have no thoughts. Mother, today I have to go to Fayuan Temple to perform rituals for my cousin. I'll take my leave first. " Cui Jing stood up after saying this.

" There is no rush for the ritual. " The eldest lady stopped him, " I know you feel guilty. I have already agreed with Fan Yang and Mrs. Lu that you can take a trip to see each other and relax. And this Mrs. Lu used to be I admire you. When I heard that you were back, the Lu family even sent a special letter. You should at least go and see me. "

" No need, mother , I don't want to delay Madam Lu. " Cui Jing frowned, not wanting to agree.

" Dalang ..."

The eldest lady still wanted to persuade her, but Cui Jing left directly.

The eldest lady rubbed her brows, feeling depressed and not knowing what to do.

As soon as Cui Jing left, the eldest lady suddenly thought of Cui Heng again: " You are not young anymore. Your birthday has just passed, and it is time for you to start a family. I have also screened several families for you in the past few days. Look, Whichever one suits you best. "

The eldest lady was about to count them one by one, but Cui Heng interrupted her: " There is no need to trouble mother with my affairs . "

" Why, are you the same as your brother ? " asked the eldest lady .

" That's not true. " Cui Heng took a sip of tea and said, " I already have a favorite candidate. "

" Which family is she from? " the eldest lady asked .

Cui Heng did not answer directly, only said: " My mother once praised her. "

The eldest lady has praised many noble ladies over the years. She was thinking about it, but she couldn't remember it for a moment.

" But I can't decide your marriage. It needs your grandfather's consent. Maybe the person you like can catch your grandfather's eyes? " asked the eldest lady .

" I understand, don't worry, mother . "

Since Cui Heng was moved , he has already thought about the bargaining chip to exchange with his grandfather.

" You have always understood and you don't need me to worry about you. " The eldest lady was very reassured about Erlang. The only thing she couldn't worry about now was Dalang, " The Lu family has already decided, and Madam Lu is happy with Dalang. It's really rare to be able to stay with her until now. Since Dalang doesn't want to go, can you pick up Madam Lu for him? "

Cui Heng pondered for a moment.

With my grandfather's temper, regardless of whether he agreed or not , as long as he knew that he had designed to take away Saburo's fiancée, he would definitely use the monk's method and beat him fifty times. By then, he would be seriously injured, and his mother and Lu Xue would inevitably be hurt. Yi is worried.

You might as well use the excuse of traveling far away to recover from your injuries. It won't be too late to come back after you have healed your injuries.

So Cui Heng nodded and said, " Okay, I'll go there at the end of the month after I finish what I'm doing . "

The marriage of Dalang and Erlang was settled, and the eldest lady breathed a sigh of relief.

Chapter 94 _ gossip

Xue Yi is gone , and it makes no difference to Cui Sanlang whether the other party is Wang Wuniang or Lu Wuniang .

The second lady kept urging her , but Cui Sanlang temporarily agreed after seeing her twice.

The Second Madam found a suitable match for Cui Sanlang, and she finally felt relieved . She just waited for another month to go to formally propose marriage after getting Lu Xueyi's second wife.

Cui Heng told Xue Yi all the news about the second cousin . Xue Yi finally breathed a sigh of relief after hearing that her third cousin was getting engaged.

It seems that she will be able to go out after the end of the month.

But things have settled down , but Cui Heng has been tightly entangled this month. In order to avoid people's attention, he usually only comes every three to five days, but now he comes every two days, sometimes in the middle of the night, sometimes in the early morning . Many times, it snows. Yi was drowsily woken up by him , and she was covered in sweat.

" Can you ... can you not disturb my sleep next time? "

Being disturbed again , Xue Yi struggled to push the person on top of her.

Cui Heng lay on the side of her neck and gasped , but he still said, " You sleep on your own. "

How could she sleep peacefully with him like this?

Xue Yi was about to cry, but she still wanted to bargain. When she opened her mouth, her voice was broken.

Such days were spent in such a hazy state that when the maid saw Cui Heng coming in , she automatically left the room. Unfortunately, the courtyard was small , and the envoys ' ottomans were close to their main rooms. Xue Yi was thin-skinned and always bit her pillow tightly.

Cui Heng probably felt restricted in such a small courtyard, and always comforted her in her ears: " When we get married in the future , we will build another Qingwu courtyard to live more comfortably. "

This idea was certainly a good one. Xue Yi's face felt slightly hot, and she pursed her lips and nodded.

The days continued to the end of the month, Xue Yi's eyes were slightly blue, and he was always groggy and had no energy all day long, but Cui Heng was the complete opposite, he was much more energetic.

Seeing him in high spirits, Xue Yi just rubbed her waist silently and sighed.

You know how to eat the marrow, how can you throw it away so easily, and Cui Heng has to go to Fanyang at the end of the month, and when he comes back, he will have to recuperate, so he won't be able to touch her for a while.

Xueyi didn't know his plan, so she complained, but when she thought that the days like this were not long, she thought about it and decided to endure it, but she had to drink the medicine more frequently.

Who knows, just when she thought everything was on track, a basin of cold water was poured on her face, chilling her to the core.

Although Xue Yi can't go out, this house is not monolithic. Someone needs to bring food every day, and all daily purchases are brought in from outside. Usually, if Xue Yi wants something, he will draw up a list and the people below will go there. Running errands.

On this day, Cui Heng did not come, but Xue Yi was used to waking up early. After waking up, she was bored and leaned against the window, counting the stars outside that had not yet faded.

At this time, the woman who usually brought food arrived, and the maid Cui Heng bought went to open the door. The two of them started chatting while moving things to the dining room.

The courtyard was small and it was still early in the morning. Xueyi had no intention of listening, but when he was about to leave, he suddenly heard them talking about him.

" Our husband is really in love with this one. You see, the sweet apples are so expensive. The one here says he doesn't have an appetite and wants to eat them, so he keeps delivering them basket after basket as if he doesn't need any money." . "

" Then this one must look pretty good, right? "

" It's not only good, it's like a fairy. " The female envoy made some gestures, " The waist is a waist, the legs are legs, and the body is white and tender, like a piece of tofu. "

The woman delivering the food glanced into the dark room and said, " No wonder Cui's husband can be raised outside . He must have some skills. "

" No, I'm quite capable ..." The maid smiled playfully, gestured to her chest, and lowered her voice, " I once brought some fruit in during the day, and I saw two people stacked on a chair with their backs to each other, both wearing clothes. It was all neat and tidy, but when I looked again, I saw a pair of rouge-colored obscene trousers hanging on the side of the chair, flickering. When the little lady saw me coming in, her ears turned red and she lowered her head. That's what happened in broad daylight. Isn't she a capable person who seduced a man to do such a thing? The young master also asked us to call her madam. What kind of madam is this? Whose madam is so promiscuous in broad daylight. "

Xueyi was originally dissatisfied that her second cousin always treated her like this. She was embarrassed by the envoy's words, and her face turned red and white.

" That's right. " The woman selling vegetables curled her lips and spoke in a long voice, " But , no matter how talented she is, it's useless. She's just a living outsider. Let me tell you, that guy in my house is doing it. People who make a living on the ship, I went to the dock yesterday to deliver meals, and I saw this handsome husband going there too. Guess what, the husband said he was going to Fanyang to welcome the wife of the Lu family to see her! "

" Who, which Lu family? "

The hand of the waitress who was selecting vegetables paused. Inside, Xue Yi also turned her head, her eyes wide open.

" It's the Fan Yang Lu family. Didn't the third lady of her family just marry the Li family a few days ago? Now the fourth lady is going to be married to the Cui family. I heard that it is this Erlangjun who is going to marry, otherwise he How can you eagerly travel thousands of miles to welcome her in person? I think this marriage is probably settled. "

" This guy over there is really pitiful. He's trying to draw water from a bamboo basket but in vain. "

" What's so pitiful? Someone like this is just a thing kept outside. How can he really marry her? "

" I'm not pitying her, I'm pitying the piece of meat in her belly . " The female servant covered her mouth and said.

" Why, why is it that the lady on the head has this in her belly before she even comes in? " the vegetable seller's voice asked.

" Please keep your voice down, she is asleep. " The female maid quickly held her down , " This little lady is young, and the female maid next to her is also uninformed. I have given birth, and I can tell at a glance. Recently, this little lady has been complaining about her poor appetite. From time to time, she would hold her throat and order the things she bought to be either rose peaches or red bayberries. She just loved eating them sour. Isn't this what she was pregnant with? With two people entangled so tightly, something would happen sooner or later. ! "

Upon hearing this, Xue Yi slowly lowered his hands to touch his lower abdomen, feeling as if he had fallen into an ice cave.

" But before the lady from outside came in, she got pregnant first. Isn't this a slap in the face of the Lu family? Ms. Cui is a person with strict rules. Can she really let it go? "

" Who knows, anyway, I think it's hard to save this belly. Usually, one of the families I serve is like this. After a bowl of medicine was poured down, the noble girl was willing to marry . " Glancing at the dark room, " I'm afraid this guy inside is the same. He still doesn't understand anything and is eagerly waiting for Mr. Lang to come over. It's really pitiful. "

The two people chatted quietly, and after unloading the dishes, they separated and left. The woman followed the man to drive the oxcart back, leaving only the word " poor " floating in Xue Yi's ears .

Xue Yi had been worried these days, so she finally worked up the courage to believe Cui Heng, but she didn't expect to be deceived even more.

Sure enough, he still wanted to discuss the marriage as in the dream, and she was indeed pregnant. After going around in circles for so long, things inevitably turned into a dream.

Xue Yi suddenly felt dizzy, her vision went dark, and she held onto the window edge with both hands.

She was locked up in this small courtyard, and all the news leaked out from Cui Heng's fingers. Whatever he said was what he said. As for what he said was true and what was false? Xue Yi couldn't tell the difference at all, and had no ability to tell the difference.

Last time it was a trick in the alley , but what about this time? By the time the marriage was finalized, she had become a foreign wife.

When Xue Yi was frightened, it seemed as if there was really an extra piece of meat in her stomach , rolling upwards in waves. Nausea filled her throat and she couldn't help but retching.

When Cui Heng didn't come , Qing slept outside. As soon as she heard the sound of coughing and retching, she immediately got off the bed: " Madam, what's wrong with you? "

" I …"

When Xue Yi opened her mouth, she couldn't help but feel nausea in her throat. She was so frightened that she didn't know what to do: " He lied to me again , Harukata, I was lied to again. "

" Is it the Second Young Master? " Qingfang approached , " But isn't the Second Young Master very interested in you these days? "

" It's all a lie! He was just trying to appease me. He was going to Fan Yangxiang to see other people. Qingfang, I ... I have really become an outsider. " Xueyi covered her face , crying uncontrollably. welled up.

Qingfang also felt like he had been hit in the head : " How ... how could it be like this? Is it a misunderstanding? "

If it were based solely on the words of a female envoy and a woman delivering food, Xueyi might still be suspicious, but " pregnant " and " traveling to see each other " corresponded to everything in the dream , so how could there be any lies? ?

If she stays here any longer, her aunt will probably find her out after her second cousin leaves.

" No, Harukata, I want to leave. "

Xue Yi sniffed. It was already miserable to be deceived again . She didn't want to risk her life.

" But since you went out last time, the number of guards at this courtyard gate has doubled. Even if you want to go out, I'm afraid it will be difficult. "

" We can't force our way in , so let's go out quietly. "

Xue Yi thought of the bullock cart led by the vegetable delivery woman. There were always several huge baskets stacked on the cart, which was more than enough to hide a person.

In any case , she really couldn't stay here any longer.

More than a month has passed since Lu Xueyi's shipwreck, and everyone in the house has slowly accepted it. At most, they would sigh for this beautiful young lady after dinner. Sanlang also settled with Wang Wuniang, and saw that the situation had stabilized. , Cui Heng also began to prepare for the wedding.

He already knows most of Jiang Zuo's situation . Even if she gets married, Lu Xueyi's father probably won't buy her much dowry. It will inevitably look ugly when she gets married, causing others to talk about her.

Cui Heng planned to appropriate part of his private property to give her, and then buy some other things, and then send them to Jiangzuo to support her.

A lot of land deeds and house deeds were prepared . When Cui Heng was inspecting, he accidentally discovered a box of strange and cunning gadgets among the pile of miscellaneous items. It was a businessman who was good at sneaking in and wanted to please him.

Lu Xueyi was too thin-skinned to use this on her before marriage. Once she used it, she would inevitably have to think too much. So Cui Heng caught a glimpse of the bell, his eyes only paused for a moment, then he closed the lid and threw it away. In the carriage.

In the past few days, Sanlang and Wang Wuniang had settled down and were unhappy, so they went to a restaurant to drink with him. Cui Heng also felt a little guilty about this third brother, so he agreed with him and planned to enlighten him a few words.

Cui Sanlang had never drunk alcohol because of his frailty . He only drank a little before getting drunk. After getting drunk, he cried bitterly to Cui Heng and recounted the hardships he had endured over the years.

Cui Heng was going on a long trip tomorrow , and tonight he wanted to go back to Guangdefang to accompany Lu Xueyi and give her a few words. So as the night got darker, his hands on the table became more and more impatient, so he simply helped her He asked Cui Sanlang to get on the carriage, planning to send him back and then turn back to Guangdefang.

Unexpectedly, when the two carriages were returning, a man suddenly jumped out of an ox cart along the way and rolled twice, almost hitting the carriage.

=== Chapter 137 === _

Cui Sanlang's coachman let out a sigh and quickly tightened the rope. He raised his eyebrows and said, " You are so short-sighted. If you dare to hit the carriage, you will die, right? "

Xue Yi was hiding in the vegetable delivery woman's ox cart. After leaving Guangdefang, seeing that she was about to reach the West Market, she jumped out of the cart to go to the music store.

Unexpectedly, Zheng jumped down and rolled twice, but accidentally fell into the road and almost hit the carriage.

She hit her knee on a stone and let out a soft cry of pain. She was about to get up and apologize when the curtain of the carriage suddenly opened.

—It turned out to be the carriage of my third cousin !

" Don't be rude. " Cui Sanlang scolded the coachman, rubbed his brows, and looked outside with drunken eyes, " Is there something wrong, little lady? "

Xue Yi never expected to meet her third cousin here, so she immediately held her breath and lowered her head.

" Why didn't the little lady say anything, but she was seriously injured? " Cui Sanlang had a splitting headache. From a distance , he saw the woman lowering her head, as if she was injured.

Cui Heng's carriage was originally in front and was heading back, but something happened behind him. As an elder brother, he couldn't just sit back and watch, so he reined in his horse and drove back.

" What happened? " Cui Heng also lifted the curtain.

Xue Yi didn't even expect Cui Heng to be here, so she lowered her head even more, not knowing what to do.

Unlike Cui Sanlang's drunken eyes , Cui Heng recognized the person on the ground with a faint glance, and his pupils suddenly shrank: " You ..."

Xue Yi met his eyes and immediately moved away.

Cui Sanlang blew the wind and sobered up a little, then looked at the people on the ground: " I'll go down and take a look. "

" I'm going down, you don't have to move. " Cui Heng stopped him in a deep voice and went down by himself.

When he got closer, he saw that the person was indeed Lu Xueyi.

Cui Heng's face suddenly darkened. She was really capable.

After telling her to avoid the limelight, she not only dared to escape, but also ran directly into Saburo's carriage.

" What are you doing? " Cui Heng walked to her side and lowered his voice.

" You don't have to worry about it. " Xue Yi turned away.

Now it would be better for her to be discovered by her third cousin than to be deceived by Cui Heng.

" Why are you so angry at this time? " Cui Heng was angry and still stood sideways to block her.

At this time, Cui Sanlang also felt something was wrong. He looked at the two of them and said, " Second brother, do you know each other? "

Xue Yi wanted to speak, but Cui Heng quickly covered her mouth with quick eyes and hands, and said in a calm voice: " Oh, he is a fugitive who is being hunted. I happened to recognize him. "

" Such a coincidence? " Cui Sanlang was sober after hearing this, " Second brother, do you need my help? "

Xue Yi struggled away and bit Cui Heng's hand. Cui Heng frowned, but held her tighter, then neatly pulled a handkerchief from her waist and tied her hands. .

" No need, I have already tied her up. " Cui Heng turned slightly sideways and pushed the tied hands to Cui Sanlang. " Now that we have caught the person, it is better to turn her back sooner rather than later ." Jing Zhaoyin, can you go back alone? "

" Business matters , brother, let's get busy first. " Cui Sanlang glanced at the tied woman and lowered the curtain.

Cui Heng hummed lightly , and after Cui Sanlang's carriage left, he grabbed Lu Xueyi and threw him onto the carriage.

" What are you doing tonight ? If it weren't for me, Saburo would definitely find out. "

" So what if I find out, it's better than being lied to by you! " Xue Yi's hands were tied and couldn't help but struggle, " Help me untie them. "

" What did I lie to you? Speak properly. " Cui Heng held her hand.

" You're going to Fan Yang , haven't you lied to me yet? " Xue Yi asked him.

" How do you know? " Cui Heng paused. He was planning to tell her tonight.

Sure enough, Xue Yi's tears fell down: " Since you want to see someone else, how can you not lie to me? "

" I went to pick him up for my brother , not for myself. " Cui Heng explained .

" Brother, do you think I will believe it? Anyway, whatever you say is what it is. "

She heard her aunt's words clearly in her dream, but Xueyi didn't believe it at all. When she got angry, a wave of nausea surged in her throat, and she couldn't help but lie down against the car window.

" What's wrong with you? "

Cui Heng reached out to caress her, but Xue Yi retched even more violently, pushed him away and hid in the corner of the carriage: " Do n't touch me, you make me sick! "

Cui Heng has arranged the dowry for her these days, and has to find a way to convince her grandfather and hide it from the government. Everything is placed on him, just to make her famous and get out of the marriage smoothly and marry into the Cui family. , but after being busy for so long, I only got one sentence of nausea in the end.

She is an unfamiliar white-eyed wolf, and her words are always particularly heart-wrenching.

" Do you really not believe me at all? " He asked her calmly .

" You have so many tricks and calculations , how can I trust you? " Xue Yi's hands were tied, " You were just coaxing me from the beginning to the end ! "

" Shut up. " Cui Heng held back his anger, and the veins on his hands swelled slightly.

" Isn't it? I don't want to see you for a moment. " Xue Yi looked away, her throat was raging fiercely, and when she was leaning over to retching, she accidentally knocked over the wooden box that Cui Heng had stuffed into it.

When Xue Yi saw what was inside, her eyes were stunned.

As soon as the box was opened, Cui Heng also had a hint of sarcasm on his lips .

" You feel sick? "

His eyes paused , then he suddenly leaned forward and took Xue Yi into his arms.

" what you do? "

Xue Yi panicked instantly , curled up her knees and stepped back. However, her waist was hugged tightly, and she had no way to retreat. She could only watch as his hands lifted the hem of her clothes.

Xue Yi's eyes widened suddenly , and she kept pushing him with both hands: " Go away! "

" Didn't you say you were disgusting? " Cui Heng looked at her indifferently. At the same time , he pushed his fingertips into the hem of her clothes without any doubt, " Then let's try and see if you want me to stay. "

Chapter 95 _ Prophecy

Ice-cold , Xue Yi's voice suddenly broke in her throat. She placed her hands on the window , feeling ashamed and angry: " You bastard ! "

Cui Heng didn't take it seriously and just told the coachman indifferently : " Go back to Guangdefang. "

The coachman flicked his whip and the carriage started to move. Xueyi's body swayed and he couldn't even sit still , so he had to huddle in the corner of the carriage.

" If you feel uncomfortable, come here and I will help you. "

Cui Heng was sitting in the middle, leaning forward slightly . He alone occupied most of the space in the carriage.

" No need for your help. "

Xue Yi pursed her lips and refused , but her eyebrows were as furrowed as the cold mountains in the distance.

" Quite brave. "

Cui Heng leaned back slightly, closed his eyes and pressed his eyebrows.

He was really angry with her tonight. She didn't move, and he didn't move even more.

Xue Yi became more and more tormented, as if there was a small bug biting her heart, bite after bite , she gently bit her lower lip, holding on to the car window and couldn't help but twist slightly.

As soon as the carriage shook , she let out a small cry , but she didn't want Cui Heng to hear it , so it was extremely difficult to endure it.

Cui Heng closed his eyes and rested on the carriage, but there was a slight sound in his ears. He could hear his folded hands getting tighter and tighter, and his Adam's apple bulging slightly.

" It's still too late . As long as you admit your mistake and say you shouldn't go out without permission tonight , I won't care about you . " Halfway through, Cui Heng opened his eyes.

" I 'm not wrong ... I was wrong because I shouldn't have believed you. " Xueyi felt aggrieved and sad, hugging her knees tightly.

He had no idea how scared she was right now.

" I already said that I picked her up for my brother. If you don't believe me, can I bring her to see you in person after she comes back? " Cui Heng explained to her impatiently .

" Whatever you want. " Xue Yi buried her head , her shoulders shaking slightly.

Cui Heng stared at her coldly , figuring out her temper. She couldn't listen to anything now.

Cui Heng was preoccupied with all kinds of trivial matters in the past few days. He rubbed his eyebrows and said nothing. Anyway, bringing him here would be more useful than any explanation.

The road ahead was extremely bumpy. Cui Heng closed his eyes to rest, but Xue Yi's palms clenched tighter and tighter, and she almost bit her lower lip.

By the time she returned to the courtyard of Guangdefang , her cheeks were already flushed, her eyes were blurred, and her lips were bitten and swollen.

" arrive. "

Cui Heng reached out to help her.

But as soon as his hand fell on it, Xueyi trembled and avoided his touch.

" Don't want to go down? " Cui Heng was not annoyed, he just stared at her trembling shoulders with a half-smile.

" You don't have to worry about it. " Xue Yi pursed her lips and held up her arms to stand up.

However, her legs were so weak that she almost fell to her knees when she moved.

Cui Heng quickly held her waist with both eyes and hands. When he caught a glimpse of the water in her eyes, he still couldn't hold it back. He put his other hand through her knees and hugged her horizontally. Old times are sorted out. Welcome to join us, history. Read tens of thousands of novels for free. .

" What are you doing? " Xueyi panicked.

" How can you get to the ground without hugging you? " Cui Heng's voice was calm, covering up the concern in his eyes.

Xue Yi tilted her head and saw that Wai Qingfang had already come out to welcome her, and the female envoys were also guarding the door, probably looking for her.

It was really inappropriate for her to appear in front of others like this. Xue Yi closed her clothes and no longer resisted. She just hummed in a low voice and buried her face in Cui Heng's chest, blocking her blushing cheeks.

When everyone saw Cui Heng coming back with someone in his arms, they all breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, the little lady did not escape successfully this time, otherwise they would not be able to eat and walk around.

Yang Bao neglected his duty again and lowered his head.

" Find out what happened today, and if there's another time, you don't have to go back to the Duke's Mansion. "

As they passed by , Cui Heng gave Yang Bao a cold look.

" I promise that this will never happen again. " Yang Bao nodded solemnly.

After Cui Heng left, Yang Bao called the female envoys to question them one by one: " You all come here. "

The female envoy who was chatting that day was called out, and her heart began to beat. Maybe the young lady ran away after hearing something, but she was just talking casually.

inner room

After coming in, Cui Heng held Xue Yi and prepared to put her on the bed.

=== Chapter 138 === _

But as soon as he let go of his hand, Xue Yi held his shoulders tightly with both hands and refused to let go. She curled up her legs and gently rubbed his knees, and raised her head to peck his chin with misty eyes.

" Does the kiss feel comfortable? "

Cui Heng held her waist, lowered his eyes and smiled slightly.

Xue Yi had been tortured and lost her mind. She had no idea what she was doing. When he reminded her, shame surged up in her heart and she quickly lowered her head: " No. "

The mouth is quite tough.

Cui Heng's eyebrows moved, and he followed her wishes, taking away her hands on her shoulders one by one, and stood up straight away.

As soon as Xue Yi was put on the bed by him, she seemed to have lost her support and was about to cry in embarrassment.

She bit the pillow cover and turned back to glare at him, trembling : " You ... you bastard ! "

" Since you can curse, it seems you still have the strength. " Cui Heng didn't look back . He just stood up and drank a whole cup of herbal tea to suppress the anger all over his body. " Just in time, since you have the strength, you might as well tell me what happened today. Who did you hear those words from? "

Xue Yi pursed her lips and refused to speak.

" Do you think you can hide it? " Cui Heng put down the cup, sat back on the chair, gently tapped the armrest, and began to think, " Besides you and Qingfang, there are only a few female envoys and the occasional supplies in this courtyard. If I'm not wrong, you must have heard some gossip from outsiders, right? "

As soon as he glanced over, Xueyi raised his head instantly.

Although she didn't speak, the shock in her eyes revealed everything.

" It's true. " Cui Heng closed his clasped fingertips, and his brows were filled with anger.

Then I thought again, if she could hear him, at least he wasn't talking alone.

Cui Heng called Yang Bao in in a deep voice: " Go and check the person who sent the supplies. The female envoys in the yard will also check one by one to see who said something that shouldn't be said. "

Listening to Cui Heng's words, Xue Yi slowly clenched her palms.

He was clearly not present , but he understood everything. Xueyi was really afraid of him.

As soon as he turned his eyes, Xue Yi was burned and quickly averted his eyes.

Cui Heng spread his legs slightly, leaned forward , and knocked on the armrest: " What are you hiding from? If you can't help it, come here by yourself. "

Xue Yi's forehead was already wet with sweat, and her eyes were covered with mist. However, Cui Heng was really hard-hearted today. If she didn't go, he would really not move.

Xueyi didn't want to move, but when her body was on the verge of collapse, she was always one step ahead of her consciousness. Before she could react, she had already fallen to the ground and moved little by little onto his lap.

" What are you doing here? " Cui Heng asked, staring at her crimson cheeks.

He obviously knew it.

Xue Yi twisted her face and refused to look at him, but Cui Heng looked at her with a smile: " Don't tell me? Don't tell me, I'm leaving. I need to get up early tomorrow and go away. "

Cui Heng tried to let her go, but Xue Yi quickly grabbed his waist and said with a cry in her voice , " Don't go. "

Cui Heng finally felt a little happier and hugged her waist with his backhand: " Want me to stay? "

Xue Yi hummed and nodded in shame.

" Then do you dare to escape next time? " Cui Heng asked again .

Xue Yi pursed her lips. Although she was reluctant, the situation was compelling, so she had to nod for the time being.

Cui Heng's face looked better now. He took her hand and put it on his belt, deliberately forcing her to say, " You can untie it. "

" You ..." Xue Yi's unbroken tears instantly slipped out, her lips trembling slightly in anger.

But she really had no choice, she couldn't bear it anymore, so she had to sniff and use her trembling fingertips to untie it.

She had never untied a man's belt before, and the more anxious she became, the more she couldn't do it, and her fingertips moved around in confusion.

Cui Heng originally intended to tease her, but when she moved around like this, his eyes suddenly darkened when he looked at the thin white fingers. Then he quickly opened his belt, and at the same time reached into the hem of her clothes and pulled, bullying her. The body gave her a pleasure.

Xue Yi was caught off guard and grabbed his shoulders with both hands .

All I could hear was the crisp sound of a bell falling, and then it rolled to nowhere ...

Outside, Yang Bao followed Cui Heng's instructions and investigated all night. He caught the naughty maid and the woman delivering food, and brought them to Cui Heng in the early morning.

" Madam, it's all your fault. I don't dare to make random arrangements anymore. I hope my lady will be kind and keep you. "

" My wife is also wrong. My eyesight is poor. I only saw my husband arranging the boat, but I didn't expect that my husband was preparing it for others. Please don't misunderstand me. "

The two people stood outside and explained in panic.

Cui Heng turned the newly awakened person beside him and said, " Did you all hear that? "

Xue Yi looked from a distance through a curtain and saw that the two people outside the curtain were shivering and lying on the ground. They must have been frightened.

That's right, the second cousin's methods have always been extremely powerful. Who can escape from his hands?

Anyway, according to the dream, he should leave today . After he leaves, it will not be too late for her to think of a way.

Xue Yi was tired after a long night and closed her eyelids tiredly: " I understand. "

When Cui Heng saw this, he narrowed his eyes and told Yang Bao: " The female envoy paid the contract and sold it. This woman will also be kicked out. There is no need to come back. "

Yang Bao bowed his head in agreement and asked someone to help the two of them leave.

" Please, sir, have mercy! " The two women cried and fought over each other.

Cui Heng only frowned and remained unmoved.

Listening to the cries of the women who were being punished, Xue Yi's suspicions became more and more confirmed.

After dealing with the maid, the sky was already getting slightly brighter. Cui Heng pulled off some clothes and turned over.

Xue Yi looked at his back, as if she had returned to a fragmented dream.

It was exactly the same scene, but it still happened.

" Will you marry me ? Have you really not discussed marriage with anyone else? " She still asked the same question as in her dream.

" What are you thinking about? "

Cui Heng stood up and put on his clothes. As soon as he finished speaking, his belt clicked and was buttoned up.

Xue Yi remained silent , only holding the quilt around herself.

Sensing something unusual behind her, Cui Heng turned around and rubbed the top of her hair even though the time was tight: " I'm traveling far away on business this time. Everything is waiting for me to come back. "

Sure enough, he still wanted to go.

Xue Yi clenched the quilt tightly. When he was about to leave, the tip of her nose felt sore and she mustered up the courage to hold his hand: " Can you not leave? "

Cui Heng stopped and stared thoughtfully at the fingertips holding him. Lu Xueyi seemed to be a little unusually well-behaved today.

If we were just going to pick up someone for my brother, it wouldn't be a big deal to go earlier, later, or even someone else. But this pick-up was secondary. Convincing my grandfather to agree to the marriage was the most important thing, and there had been changes in the northwest, so we couldn't do it again. The delay continued.

" Why are you so good today and can't bear to leave me? "

Cui Heng paused, then smiled and touched her chin without directly refusing.

Upon hearing this, Xue Yi understood what he meant.

There is no doubt that he must leave, and he is still lying to her.

Xue Yi was completely disheartened this time. She didn't argue anymore, just closed her eyes, leaned on his palm and said politely: " If you have to leave, then go and come back quickly. "

Cui Heng hummed from his throat , not hearing the coldness in her tone. He moved slightly, held her cheek and kissed her deeply.

The crisp breath and the warm sweet fragrance were intertwined , and the two of them rubbed each other's hands impatiently for a while.

When Cui Heng left again , the sun had already risen outside.

Xue Yi was really tired this time and fell asleep, but she still frowned in her dream, as if she didn't sleep peacefully.

Cui Heng touched her cheek lingeringly , and he could vaguely understand how uneasy a woman who had entrusted her body and mind to him was, but it was getting late and he had to leave today.

Not urgent.

He thought that there would be plenty of time in the future, and it would not be too late to comfort her when he came back.

Cui Heng stood by the bed and looked at Xue Yi for a moment, lowered his head and kissed her forehead, then turned and left.

Chapter 96 _ Return home (repair)

The sun was shining brightly just now , but as soon as I went out , the dark clouds were suddenly swept by the wind and pressed down heavily .

Although he felt that Lu Xueyi was overly sensitive , Cui Heng looked at the suddenly changing sky before stepping out of the hospital , and for some reason, he also had a bad premonition.

He pressed his eyebrows , and finally turned around: " You should keep an eye on Lu Xueyi while I'm out these few days . She can do whatever she wants, but no matter what happens, she must not be allowed to go out again. If something happens to her, When I come back, you are the only one to ask , remember? "

Yang Bao was really scared this time . Without Cui Heng opening his mouth, he swore an oath: " I will protect my cousin with all my strength. If something happens to my cousin, I will die to apologize. "

Cui Heng nodded and said, " Remember to write to me every day, telling me what she has eaten and used, and whether she has headaches or fever. "

" In a humble position , everything must be taken care of , sir, don't worry. " Yang Bao replied solemnly.

After pondering for a moment, Cui Heng added: " Also , if something really happens and you don't have time to notify me , you go find my brother . After all, Lu Xueyi is my brother's savior, and he will not stand idly by. "

Yang Bao looked surprised.

Knowing that the eldest young master seemed to be interested in his cousin, at this juncture, the young master was actually willing to give his " rival " a chance for his cousin's safety . It seemed that he was really interested in his cousin.

Yang Bao lowered his head: " I understand. "

Cui Heng didn't say anything more . He really didn't want to let go , but he wanted to protect Lu Xueyi even more.

With so many people here, as long as Lu Xueyi stays calm these days, nothing will happen to her.

After arranging everything, Cui Heng got on the carriage and set off for Fan Yang.

After Cui Heng left, Cui Jing also went to stay in the mountain to pray for Xueyi.

The eldest lady knew that her eldest son was kind-hearted, so she didn't restrain him, just waiting for him to look away on his own.

In fact , if she asked herself, she didn't hate Miss Lu. Although the child was a bit outstanding, she had always been peaceful and peaceful. It was a pity to go so early. The eldest lady sighed several times and ordered someone to take her place. She went to offer two immortal lamps.

The first room always kept a strict tone, and the second room was not aware of the first room's movements. The second wife and Cui Sanlang both thought that Cui Jing had gone to Fan Yang to see him in person.

The second lady was quite disdainful. It would be better if Lu Xueyi died, otherwise she would be sad to see her lover abandon her and look at others.

After doing such a scandalous thing that ruined the family tradition, it was appropriate for her to give her a break, so as not to make her sad.

Ever since the drunken night, Cui Sanlang had an idea for some reason. He felt that Xue Yi was not dead, as if he had seen it before.

=== Chapter 139 === _

However, it was his first time drinking, and he felt dizzy when he woke up. He couldn't remember how many places he had been to that night, or how many people he had met. In his mind, there was only a slippery woman in white that kept dazzling in front of his eyes.

He told his mother the news that he suspected that his cousin was still alive , but the second lady only scolded him for being " drunk with ecstasy soup and seduced her soul . " She didn't believe a word of it and forced him to go there in the next two days. The Wang family hired him.

Cui Sanlang was depressed , but no one could understand him, so he often went out to drink to drown his sorrows.

After Cui Heng left, Xue Yi rested for a few days and regained her energy , but her stomach was still churning and she was extremely uncomfortable.

The weather has been a bit dry recently. At night, the heat is still severe, making it difficult for dry people to fall asleep. Xueyi has been worried these days. Coupled with the unbearable heat, the retching has become more and more severe.

Seeing this, Qingfang patted her shoulder distressedly: " Madam, what's wrong with you? Why do you keep retching recently ? "

" I ..." Xue Yi stroked her belly, her throat so painful that she couldn't speak.

It was just a matter of having an extramarital affair , but now that she was pregnant, she was really embarrassed.

" Is it possible ..." Harukata's eyes fell on her belly, and his eyes widened instantly , " But haven't you taken all the medicine to avoid children? Why is this happening? "

" Drinking medicine is not foolproof, not to mention that I am really late in my childhood, and my recent taste is indeed very strange ..."

Xue Yi frowned slightly, probably because the female envoy had been right.

" Young master must be notified of such a big matter. Just wait, I'll go find someone right away. " Harukata was anxious to find someone.

" You can't go! " Xue Yi grabbed her sleeve, " If my second cousin finds out, I will definitely be looked at even more severely. How can I go out then? "

Harukata thought it made sense, but after retching for a few days, the lady's face was already very bad. Moreover, these were her own inferences, which may not be true. Harukata couldn't bear it: " But it 's not an option if you continue like this. Why don't you find a doctor to take a look? Maybe you are just worried and overthinking, or maybe you have a spleen and stomach discomfort or a misunderstanding? "

When Xueyi heard this, she began to become suspicious, but if her second cousin knew about this, she would not be able to escape again, so Xueyi still did not dare to call the doctor, and just wanted to wait for some time to see. look.

Calculating the time, if what happened in the dream would happen, it would probably be within these few days.

It's just that although she saw the dream, she didn't know how it happened. How her aunt found her was really disturbing.

In order to avoid the dream, Xueyi originally planned to leave Chang'an and go far away while Cui Heng was away.

She once said that if her second cousin lied to her again, she would treat him as if she had never seen him again. At that time, the second cousin seemed to only think that she was joking, but she meant every word. She indeed loved him, but no amount of love could withstand such deception and wasting away again and again. She couldn't give in little by little like her mother, who gave up her status and her husband, and ended up with nothing.

But these days, the yard is under stricter control . Unlike the previous two times, it will be difficult for her to go out this time. Moreover, after she escaped twice, the piano shop will definitely be watched. There is no way for her to communicate with the big cousin. Contact me.

Besides , it would be difficult to explain what happened if she met Ms. Cui after going out, so Xueyi did nothing for the time being and just wanted to get through this period of time.

Yang Bao has been on tenterhooks lately, but his cousin seems to have been comforted by the young master, and things have been calm these past few days.

In fact, my cousin is quite easy to get along with when she is calm. She is not picky about her food and is extremely kind to others. She quietly reads books or takes care of flowers and plants every day. She is easier to take care of than the other masters in the Duke's mansion. many.

Yang Bao also slowly felt relieved.

Unexpectedly, neither of them expected that an accident would happen suddenly not long after.

After fireworks became popular, the aristocratic and wealthy households in Chang'an often set off fireworks during festivals and happy events. However, making fireworks was not that easy. Accidents often occurred when setting off fireworks, causing many fires. Xueyi never thought of this. Things were going to happen to her.

That night, before the curfew, Xueyi went to bed.

The weather was dry and things were dry, so she had an uneasy sleep . Halfway through her sleep, the quiet night suddenly became noisy, and there was a burning smell.

She was annoyed by the noise when suddenly a cry of " Water leaked " rang out in the yard .

Yang Bao shouted to the inner room: " Cousin, wake up! "

Qingfang, who was standing outside, was the first to be awakened. She pulled up her shoes and went to the ground. As soon as the window opened, the fire was soaring outside. The entire wooden door of the yard was burned, and the wooden beams on top fell out with crackling sounds. Yang Bao led A group of people put out the fire, shouting and yelling as if they were burned by fireworks falling from the sky.

" Sorry, madam, it's burning outside, we have to leave quickly! " Qingfang closed the window tightly and came to call Xueyi.

As soon as Xueyi saw the fire, she got down to the ground and walked out together with Harukata.

At this time , the fire outside was getting bigger and bigger, and the flames had already burned the laurel tree. The fallen branches hit the wooden window of their main house, and the main house was also burned.

There was so much noise here that all the neighbors came out.

" How could such a thing happen ? Whose mansion is that? "

" I don't know, it seems to be the private residence of a husband of the Li family in Zhaojun. "

" There seems to be a young lady living inside. I'm afraid it's an outhouse. "

Cui Sanlang was drinking in a restaurant when he heard something from a distance. Mr. Cui had some friendship with Mr. Li, so he couldn't leave it alone when something like this happened, so he put down his glass and went out to have a look.

Inside, when Yang Bao saw that the fire was getting more intense and thick smoke was rising in the yard, he simply gave up and planned to take his people to escape.

Although the young master had repeatedly warned his cousin not to leave the courtyard, this was already a critical moment and he had to disobey the young master's orders.

However, when he was turning around, Yang Bao suddenly saw a Cui family's carriage parked in the crowd. The boy guarding the carriage seemed to be from the second room.

Yang Bao glanced at it and understood. I'm afraid it was Cui Sanlang who was out drinking and having fun again. Cui Sanlang had been quarreling with the second lady about drinking recently, and the news spread throughout the house.

There was a fire in the yard, but the third young master came out at this time. The veins in Yang Bao's forehead jumped, fearing that the two of them would hit each other.

But there was no way they could stay inside when the fire was raging, and they didn't dare to go out through the main entrance, so Yang Bao quickly called his cousin to go out through the courtyard wall.

" Madam, the door is burned the most. The wood is falling down with crackling noises. It's really hard to pass. I have to trouble you to climb over the courtyard wall and go out for a while. "

Xue Yi is a patient person and follows him without choosing anything at the moment.

Yang Bao helped the person to the edge of the courtyard wall, and then hunched himself under the wall: " Madam, step on me to get out, and then support the tree outside to get down. "

" Then what should you do? " Xue Yi was choked with tears, looking at the crumbling door and the soaring fire in the yard with worry.

" You go first, we will arrive soon. " Yang Bao helped her up.

The situation was pressing. Xueyi knew that if she didn't go out, Yang Bao and the others would not leave, so she agreed and stepped on his back to the wall.

The courtyard wall was not too high, so Xueyi tried to step on it. When she was standing on top of the wall, suddenly, someone not far away called her.

" Cousin Lu? "

This voice ... Xueyi suddenly turned around, and it was her third cousin who was here!

She was stunned for a moment .

Cui Sanlang originally planned to come over to explore the situation, but he didn't expect to see his cousin resurrected from the dead.

He rubbed his eyes to confirm that he was not dazzled, and called her in shock and joy: " Cousin Lu, you ... you are not dead? I knew I was not wrong . "

How could she be caught by her third cousin at this time? The third cousin would definitely take her back to her home, but how could her aunt let her go after she returned home?

Xue Yi has never felt the dream approaching like now.

" I'm not. "

Xue Yi was already panicking . The moss on the courtyard wall was extremely slippery. When Cui Sanlang approached, the sole of her foot slipped and she fell straight down.

" Cousin! "

Upon seeing this, Cui Sanlang quickly reached out to help him, but he was still a step too late.

When he came over, Xue Yi fell down and hit the back of his head. He covered the back of his head and frowned tightly.

No, she can't let her third cousin take her back.

Xue Yi covered her head and tried hard to avoid it, but she was hit so hard on the head that she almost fainted.

" Cousin, are you okay? " Cui Sanlang leaned towards her .

" No, I won't answer ..." Xueyi tried desperately to struggle, but was knocked and she was so dizzy that before she could finish her words, her vision went dark and she fell on Cui Sanlang's arm.

" Don't be afraid, cousin , I will take you back to my house right now. " Cui Sanlang saw this and quickly carried her into the carriage, " Quick, go to Cui's house! "

Time was running out, and he didn't have time to ask why she was here, so he hurried back.

After Yang Bao came out from the courtyard wall, he happened to see Cui Sanlang leaving with his cousin in his arms, and instantly felt cold from head to toe.

After a moment, he remembered the young master's instructions and rushed out to report the news.

Chapter 97 _ Give medicine

The second lady worked hard for several days, and finally made a marriage agreement with the Wang family . A huge stone fell from her heart .

She was about to take a rest , but Saburo brought back someone she didn't expect.

" Mom , my cousin is not dead. I want to cancel my marriage to the Wang family. "

After Cui Sanlang brought Lu Xueyi back to the wing , he came over to make a speech.

" What did you say? "

The engagement was broken off , but Lu Xueyi was not dead. Two bolts from the blue came one after another, and the second lady was frightened by his words.

It wasn't until Cui Sanlang repeated it again that she went to the west wing in person and confirmed again and again that she realized that the sleeping person was indeed Lu Xueyi.

How is she still alive?

She could escape from a shipwreck, so did Lu Xueyi already know that she had tampered with the ship?

The second lady was filled with fear. If Sanlang knew that it was her who did it, Sanlang would definitely alienate her, let alone the other members of the Cui family.

The second lady pretended to be calm and scolded Cui Sanlang: " What nonsense are you talking about? You just went to the Wang family yesterday to find a job , and you are going to break off the engagement today . If you break off the engagement now , where will you put my face and Cui's face ? " ? "

" But I thought my cousin was dead before we got married to someone else. Now that my cousin is not dead, how can I abandon her? "

" Then do you know where she went this month when she disappeared ? A woman did not return for a month after escaping . Do you know who she was with during this period and what happened ? Do you still dare to marry her? " the second lady asked in return. .

" Perhaps my cousin was saved by chance and survived by luck. " Cui Sanlang defended Xue Yi, " Even if something happens, it's not too late to wait until my cousin wakes up . "

The second lady sneered when she heard this: " Sanlang, Sanlang, you are still lying to yourself. This month, Dalang said that he was praying for Lu Xueyi, performing rituals, and running to the Buddhist temple on the mountain every now and then. You haven't been home for many days, and Lu Xueyi has disappeared again this month. Do you really not know who she is with? "

Cui Sanlang's previous joy was washed away by the cold water in his pocket , and he suddenly remembered the phrase " waizhai " floating among the crowd .

He took a deep breath and turned his back: " Brother is not like that . The only reason he cares about his cousin is because she saved him. Mother, don't think too much about it. "

" You ..." The second lady was almost mad at her son. She thought of Lu Xueyi's rants just now, and slowly sat down again, " Then if she is already pregnant, can you still deceive yourself like this? "

" Mother , this is related to the reputation of your daughter's family, so you can't say this nonsense. " Cui Sanlang turned back , his eyes were surprised, " Besides , how did mother know about it? "

" Look where her hands are protecting her. " The second lady stared at Lu Xueyi with unkind eyes , " She was murmuring again in her dream , saying what happened to her? "

The second lady was not actually sure that Lu Xueyi was pregnant, but now this was the best excuse to force Saburo to let go, so she pretended to be ten percent truthful.

She had previously thought that this niece was the easiest to control, but she didn't expect that a niece who looked gentle, gentle, and well-behaved would be so bold and did such a ridiculous thing, which was a slap in her face.

Cui Sanlang didn't want to think the worst about people , but he had to hesitate when he saw Xue Yi sleeping with his palm protecting his lower abdomen.

Did his cousin really betray him ?

=== Chapter 140 === _

the second wife saw that her son was beginning to hesitate, she struck while the iron was hot and simply sent someone outside to invite a doctor.

" If you don't believe it, let the doctor check it out. "

Not long after, the doctor was invited.

The doctor felt it, but it was too early to make a diagnosis at all. However, the person sent by the lady warned him before leaving, and he still did as he was told: " The lady's pulse is indeed a Hua pulse. "

The previous suspicions all turned out to be true. When Cui Sanlang heard this, he felt extremely uncomfortable.

The second lady took the opportunity and continued to persuade: " Sanlang, you can't be confused anymore, and you can't be deceived by Lu Yatou again! "

Although Cui Sanlang loves his cousin, he doesn't have no bottom line. It is indeed inevitable that people will gossip about his cousin's disappearance for a month. Now that he is pregnant, he really can't tolerate it.

He was pacing back and forth , frowning tightly, feeling anxious. When he turned around, he hesitated when he saw that beautiful face.

In his ears , his mother was still persuading him in a long way. Cui Sanlang was so upset that he didn't know what to do. He couldn't help but interrupt his mother: " Okay, mother , I have a headache. You don't have to say it. In that case, I agree with you." She'll forget it. "

Seeing that San Lang finally let go, the second lady breathed a sigh of relief, but still didn't give up: " Let 's forget it? She just got pregnant with Da Lang's child after she got married to you. How do you want outsiders to see you when the news gets out? Looking at the second house? The eldest house has been suppressing us in the past. If even your wife is humiliated, we will never be able to raise our heads in this life. In my opinion, the eldest man hooked up with Lu Xueyi on purpose, and used this to humiliate us! "

" Mom, you are overthinking again. Auntie is not such a narrow-minded person. " Although Cui Sanlang was angry with his elder brother, he did not want to think too badly of him.

" Why not? " The second lady has been grudged after being suppressed for so many years, " Anyway, I can never let him go just like that. Also, the elder man is going to propose marriage to Madam Lu, and Lu Xueyi is pregnant. If she is pregnant, if she is put back, Da Lang will probably welcome her in as a concubine. She is your wife first, and then becomes Da Lang's concubine. What does this mean? This is not a slap in your face. Take it seriously. Do you want to be stabbed in the back for the rest of your life? "

Cui Sanlang had never thought of so much when he was rescuing people. Now his mother said, he became more and more troubled: " What should I do? After all, Xueyi is my cousin. Even though we can't be husband and wife, we still have the friendship of brother and sister. How can we do this?" Why don't you send her ... send her back to Jiangzuo. "

" You treat her as a sister, but does she treat you as a brother ? " The second lady raised her voice, " In my opinion, even if she is sent back, she will have to give her a bowl of medicine to get rid of the evil seed in her belly. Let's We can't let the boss bully us either. "

" This is too much, mother, why don't we deal with it after my cousin wakes up? " Cui Sanlang refused.

The second lady just wanted to end everything while Lu Xueyi was awake. Regardless of whether she had any medicine in her stomach, she just wanted to push it while filling her with medicine, saying that she was suffering from it herself and that if she couldn't bear the effects of the medicine, she would die.

In this way, it can not only give the big house a show of strength, but also keep the secret.

" No, this matter must not be let go like this, otherwise you and I will not be able to hold our heads high in the future. " The second lady urged him to go back and rest, " If you can't bear to see it, go ahead and I will do it myself. "

" But ..." Before Cui Sanlang could finish his words, the eldest lady directly ordered someone to cook abortion pills.

Cui Sanlang had doubts in his heart : " Mother , if you are so anxious, could it be that your cousin's shipwreck has something to do with you? "

" How dare you miss me so much? Everything I did was not for you? " The second lady's face darkened.

Cui Sanlang quickly lowered his head: " My son doesn't dare. "

The Second Madam didn't want him to ask any more questions , so she rubbed her brows and waved her hand towards him: " You are tired today, so you don't need to interfere in the affairs here. "

Cui Sanlang still wanted to defend himself, but the second lady directly sent someone to take him out.

Cui Sanlang knew that his mother was determined not to let go of his cousin this time, so he could only bow his head and respond.

But after all, his conscience was still intact. After he went out, he was blown by the evening breeze and calmed down a little. After thinking about it, he still couldn't sit back and watch a life disappear.

Moreover, his illness was cured by his second brother, so he owed Dafang his life.

It's better to give it back to the elder brother now .

So Cui Sanlang had already returned to his courtyard. When he was about to enter, he turned around and went to Ninghui Hall, intending to invite the eldest lady to come out.

He couldn't sit back and watch his mother's hands become bloody.

In the wing room, while Xue Yi was sleeping, she vaguely smelled the smell of medicine.

There were whispers in her ears , as if there were eyes of all kinds staring at her.

Xue Yi was most afraid of this kind of look. In her dream, it was as if she was stuck to a cold snake, which was quite uncomfortable.

She frowned and murmured a few times, trying to get rid of the sound, but she couldn't get rid of it. Instead, she heard it more clearly. When she was irritated, she suddenly opened her eyes and saw the red tent above her head.

She returned home again—

Xue Yi took a breath and suddenly woke up.

She hugged her knees and looked around. Sure enough, her aunt was guarding her bed aggressively with several female servants. Those eyes and noises were coming from this side.

" Are you awake? " The second lady rubbed her nails and ordered the maid to bring the medicine over. " Drink the medicine when you wake up . "

" What kind of medicine is this? " Xue Yi was terrified.

" You had an affair with your foreigner behind your back on the engagement , and you still have the nerve to ask questions? " The second lady glanced at her, " What kind of medicine did you say it was? "

It turned out to be red flowers, and Xue Yi began to feel uncomfortable just by smelling the smell.

But her guess was not entirely correct. Unlike on the ship, this was a house after all. The second lady did not dare to poison her directly. In addition to the safflower, she also added a little datura to induce hallucinations in order to stimulate her and create It was just an illusion of accidental death.

As soon as the medicine was passed over, Xue Yi pursed her lips and refused to open her mouth.

" Don't drink? " The second lady stood up and walked to her step by step , " If you don't drink, is it possible that you still want to keep this bastard? "

Xue Yi understood that everything had happened after all. She stood up and wanted to escape, but was blocked by the servant woman and forced to kneel down.

" You still want to escape, who do you want to go to? " The second lady snorted coldly, " You committed such a scandal, do you think that your lover will really marry you? He just treats you as a toy, you Don't you know, he left the house this time to visit me, and the person I met was a well-matched Junwang family, so why did he ever put you in his eyes? "

Xue Yi was desperate and simply stopped trying to hide from her: " After my third cousin got better, my aunt had already wanted to ruin the marriage. You were just looking for an excuse! "

" Shut up! " The second lady stood up immediately when she poked the main point .

Xue Yi was so frustrated that she just shook her head and said, " I'm not right , but doesn't aunt know why I'm like this? Is it reasonable for you to trick me into coming to Chang'an to celebrate my wedding? After my third cousin got better , You wanted to choose another noble girl for him, so you designed a boat to kill me. Why do you hate me so much? "

She really knows everything.

" You are talking nonsense! You have committed such a scandal, and now you are here to harass me! Give her this red flower quickly, and never let this scandal get out. " The second lady was furious.

Two women with big shoulders and round waists immediately stepped forward to hold her shoulders and put the medicine bowl to her lips.

Xue Yi pushed it open with all her strength, and moved her father out in a hurry : " Now that my cousin has re-engaged, my aunt has no right to deal with me. I want to go back to Jiangzuo. "

" Go back? " The second lady would never let this matter spread. " If your father knew about the scandal you committed, he would not be able to forgive you. I think you should drink it obediently. Don't let Mr. Lu and Mrs. Cui is humiliated. "

Xue Yi tilted her head to hide, but the woman opened her mouth and forced the medicine down.

Xue Yi was in severe pain, as if he was hallucinating. He had never looked forward to the return of his second cousin as much as he did now.

He said nothing would happen, so why did it happen in the end?

Xue Yi was really in pain. It hurt for a long time. When the pain was so bad that she couldn't help curling up, her second cousin still didn't come.

What is the second cousin doing now? He must have picked up Madam Lu, right?

They were probably drinking at the moon, chatting and laughing.

But she was drugged and forced to have an abortion, where she struggled in pain.

When all thoughts were gone , Xue Yi jerked away suddenly, as if he had been pushed hard by someone.

It's the same ending again . She has worked hard for so long, but is it still unavoidable?

Xue Yi felt desperate and watched helplessly as she crashed into the sharp corner of the table—

After picking up Mrs. Lu from Fan Yang, Cui Heng did not go back to the Cui family directly. When he arrived in the western suburbs, he first arranged for someone to take Mrs. Lu back home, while he went to the Taoist Temple to find his grandfather alone.

The old prince has been ill recently. He originally planned to go back to his hometown after Da Lang came back, but because of his illness, he stayed in the mountains for a while .

Seeing Cui Heng coming over, his cloudy eyes shone a little brightly, and he did not hide his love for this grandson at all.

However, when he found out why Cui Heng was here, he coughed a few times and spoke after a long time: " Jiangzuo Lu family, isn't it already in decline a long time ago? How come you suddenly mentioned his daughter? "

" My grandson is indeed pleased with her. " Cui Heng said calmly.

The old Duke thought for a moment and felt that the second daughter of the Lu family was somewhat familiar, but he couldn't remember it for a while.

It wasn't until the old servant next to him reminded him that he remembered that wasn't the second daughter of the Lu family the one who wanted to marry Saburo earlier?

I heard that a shipwreck occurred not long ago. How come she not only did not die, but was asked to marry her by Erlang?

" Did you do it? " The old man understood in a moment.

Cui Heng didn't answer, obviously acquiescing.

The old prince suddenly became angry and shouted with a livid face: " Kneel down! "

Cui Hengshi knelt down as if he had expected it.

" It's okay to rashly seek to marry a poor man, just like your second uncle, but this woman was once Sanlang's unmarried wife. You set up a brother for a woman. Where did your benevolence, justice, etiquette, wisdom and trust go? If you spread it, Let others see you and see Cui, you just want to destroy yourself! "

The old prince had spent half his life in the army and had a fiery temperament. He picked up the cup at hand and smashed it directly.

Cui Heng received a heavy blow on his shoulder and did not hide. He only advised: " Grandpa, calm down. "

" How do you ask me to calm down my anger? " The old Duke stood up in anger, " I have become an official, and your brother is now lame. In the future, the Cui family's burden will fall entirely on you. This is how you prepare to attack." Of lord? "

" There is indeed something wrong with this matter. My grandson is unfilial. " Cui Heng pursed his lips, but did not change his words. " But I ca n't look back now . I still hope that my grandfather will fulfill his wish. As for Cui's face, will my grandson be willing to do it?" Attack the Lord. "

" Are you threatening me with your title? " The old Duke was furious, his beard trembling slightly with anger, " Are your wings stiff? "

" My grandson doesn't dare. " Cui Heng's attitude was respectful, but his back was straight.

The old Duke became more and more angry, holding back his anger and reminded: " Xing Jian, you are always smart, don't be impulsive and destroy yourself for a woman. "

Cui Heng narrowed his eyes and said: " This is not an impulsive act. The title should belong to my brother. I have never coveted it before, and I have no intention of doing so now. Since my brother has returned, it should be returned to him, and a good man should return it to him. If you have ambitions in all directions, you don't have to live in the city of Chang'an, fighting for every moment of profit. "

" So, you want to go to the northwest? " The old man heard what he meant.

" Sooner or later, there will be a war between the Great Zhou Dynasty and the Turks . The national crisis is imminent. Xing Jian should no longer just give in. Moreover, someone must avenge the past. As a descendant of the Cui family, Xing Jian will not give in . " Cui Heng said decisively.

" Do you really want to do this? " The old man asked him one last time with a sullen face .

" My grandson has made up his mind, and I hope my grandfather will make it come true. "

Cui Heng bowed his head to show his determination.

The old man was really angry this time. He stood up and paced back and forth. He thought about scolding him several times, but he used the principles of family and country and the righteousness of filial piety as a cover. The old man could not think of a reason to scold him. .

This Madam Lu is only engaged, not married yet, and even if she takes away the marriage, she will not touch her bread.

But the laws of the country can be escaped, but the rules of the family cannot be spared.

The old Duke stroked his beard and said , " The Cui family has ancestral precepts . Do you remember what Article 21 is? "

" I'm trying to marry a wife who has been divorced. If we don't marry each other again. Those who marry at will, each man and woman should have fifty canes. " Cui Heng replied calmly, " But I decided to marry Lu Xueyi. She has no choice, so I hope Grandfather, please don't punish her. " (Note)

" You knew it and did it deliberately, which is simply unforgivable! " The old Duke slammed the table, " I ask you again, do you really have no regrets? "

" No regrets. " Cui Heng lowered his eyes and took off his coat.

=== Chapter 141 === _

" Okay, since you insist on this, I want to see whether it is your tough words or my stubbornness today. Come on, give me a hard beating! " The old Duke called someone in.

It just so happened that Mr. Cui was here today , so the old man specifically pointed him out.

Third Master Cui also came from the military and had great hand strength, but he had watched Cui Heng grow up, so he couldn't bear it, so he picked a slightly thinner wooden staff.

But the old man was really angry this time. He directly handed over his dragon-head crutch: " Use this, it's made of jujube wood. It only hurts when you hit me. "

" Father , is this too much? " Mr. Cui looked at the bowl of crutches with a thick mouth and dared not reach out to pick it up. He then advised Cui Heng, " Xing Jian, don't be stubborn like your grandfather. These five Going down ten boards would be fatal. "

Cui Heng glanced at the crutch, then looked away lightly.

He really deserves these fifty spanks. After these fifty sticks, he will be worthy of the Cui family.

When the time comes, it would be better if my grandfather agrees. Even if he doesn't, he will achieve military merit and ask the saint to marry him. Then no one will dare to gossip about Lu Xueyi behind his back.

Therefore, Cui Heng was calm. He knelt straight and said in a calm voice: " Uncle, don't worry, just do it. I can bear it. "

Cui Sanye sighed when he saw this, and had no choice but to take action.

As soon as the board hit him, Cui Heng straightened his body instantly and groaned.

Immediately afterwards, the crutch fell on the flesh, and the sound became muffled.

At first , Cui Heng knelt straight.

However, after ten strokes, blood started to appear on his back. The sound of flesh and blood sticking to the board was frightening to everyone who heard it.

The old Duke turned his back at some point and kept brushing the whisk in his hand.

Cui Sanye's palms also became sweaty, and he gradually couldn't move his hands.

He couldn't help but stop and whispered: " Xing Jian, you can bear it. If you can't, go and bow to your grandfather. It's still too late. "

Cui Heng's forehead was covered with sweat, and the veins on his arms were bulging, but he still straightened his back and nodded slightly: " I can bear it, don't worry, third uncle. "

When the old man heard this, he became even more angry and coughed several times. The hand pointing at him was trembling: " Then hit me, hit me hard. I agreed to hit you fifty times, not even one less." ! "

Cui Sanye could not disobey his father's orders, so he had to raise his crutch high.

Then the boards fell down like raindrops.

Cui Heng knelt on the ground. Every time he was hit hard on his back, he groaned. His kneeling body also staggered forward, and his hands had to be supported on the ground.

Soon, Cui Heng's back was covered in blood and flesh, and the sweat on his forehead mixed with the blood on the corners of his lips, so salty and wet that he couldn't tell the difference.

The tip of Cui Sanye's nose was filled with the smell of blood. His beatings became slower and slower, and his voice also lowered: " Xing Jian, if you don't count it, there's still half of it. I'm afraid you won't be able to bear it ..."

At this time, Cui Heng's consciousness was blurred, his back was in pain, and his skin and flesh seemed to have been peeled off.

But when the pain was excruciating , Lu Xueyi's face under the fireworks on July 7 appeared in front of him, smiling lightly at him.

She rarely smiled at him, but when she smiled, the two shallow dimples on her cheeks were extremely beautiful.

Lu Xueyi is still waiting for him to go back. He has to go through fifty obstacles today no matter what, before he can marry her openly.

Cui Heng clenched his palms, his half-slumped back slowly straightened up, and he still said in a deep voice: " Third uncle, continue. "

Chapter 98 _ break out

The old prince was leaning on his back , listening to the heavy blows from behind, and the folds between his eyebrows became deeper and deeper.

But Cui Heng was stubborn at heart . He didn't say a word or cry out in pain, as if he wasn't the one who was beaten to pieces .

The old Duke let out a long sigh. After all, he was getting old and his heart had softened . When he hit thirty times , he coughed heavily and called out to Mr. Cui: " Stop. "

As soon as Mr. Cui took it away , the crutch of jujube wood had been beaten slightly and was bent slightly.

The old Duke glanced at the bloody crutch and felt unhappy.

" I ask you again, do you regret it? " The old man turned around and asked.

Cui Heng wiped the blood on the corners of his lips with his fingertips and slowly straightened his back: " No regrets. "

" If I don't agree , will you go to the northwest? " the old Duke asked again .

" Yes. " Cui Heng lowered his eyes slightly.

" The war in the northwest is about to break out. The Turks are brave and good at fighting. You will be gone for as little as three months and as long as three years . The battlefield is extremely dangerous and the swords are weak . You are so sure that you can ensure your safety and make military achievements." , guaranteed to be able to come back and marry that woman? " asked the old Duke .

" My grandson will definitely do his best. " Cui Heng replied.

The old Duke snorted coldly from his nose: " Then if she dies, don't you want her to be a widow? "

Cui Heng hesitated for a moment , and then shook his head: " Since I said this , I will not allow this to happen . I hope my grandfather will make it happen. "

His voice was still calm, but his lips had turned white due to blood loss, and the sweat on his forehead was like raindrops, gathering on his chin and falling down, as if he would not be able to hold on any longer.

" You are confident. " The old Duke had already stepped down for Cui Heng. His persuasion was fruitless, so he turned his back again and said, " Then keep fighting! "

The old man seemed to be really angry this time. Mr. Cui shook his head.

But since his father asked this, he was obviously distressed, and behind him, Mr. Cui Sanye, the twenty-year-old man, gave it a gentle slap after careful consideration.

Sure enough, the old man just pretended not to notice and stood with his hands behind his back.

But after the fifty battles, Cui Heng's white tunic was still soaked in blood and clung to his skin, which was particularly shocking.

This time, Cui Heng fell on the ground and his breathing became weak: " My grandson has received the fifty sticks , and my third brother's sick grandson has also been cured by a doctor. In terms of love and reason, my grandson has nothing to lose. I wonder if my grandfather agrees to this marriage? "

" You have already planned everything , so why should I agree or not? " The old Duke glared at him with raised eyebrows.

" My grandson, I would like to thank my grandfather for this. " Cui Heng knelt down and thanked him solemnly.

When the old man saw his stubborn look, he wanted to beat him to death on the spot.

But he couldn't bear it anymore, so he turned his back and ordered Master Cui : " Take him down and ask for a doctor. Don't let this evil obstacle die in front of my eyes and disturb my Qing Xiu! "

Cui Sanye received the order and hurriedly helped Cui Heng who had fainted, and shouted at the people around him: " Why don't you come over and help me! "

Several people dragged and supported Cui Heng before moving him into the inner room.

After changing several basins of blood and applying golden sore medicine, the wounds on Cui Heng's body were no longer so hideous.

But the beating was one kind of pain, and changing the dressing was another kind of pain. The pain when the gauze was separated from the skin was as if it was tearing off a layer of flesh from the person alive.

Every time Mr. Cui helped him change the medicine, he would grimace just by looking at it. However, Cui Heng was extraordinarily tolerant and kept silent. At most, he grunted when applying the medicine.

" Is that little lady really so good that she deserves to give up her title and receive such a severe beating? " Mr. Cui asked quietly, staring at the criss-crossing wounds on his back.

Cui Heng was injured so badly that he couldn't even raise his eyelids and could only let out a faint sigh from his throat.

" How good is it? Tell me. "

Cui Sanye saw that he was in severe pain when applying the medicine, so he deliberately used words to distract him.

Cui Heng was not a shy person, but when he was asked this question, his fingertips curled up.

How good is that?

In fact, Lu Xueyi wasn't that good either.

When they first met , he heard Lu Xueyi say that she wanted to marry him through the door and thought it was ridiculous.

Zuo was just another scheming girl, coveting glory and wealth. He chuckled, pretending not to know anything, and watched her self-righteous flattery with cold eyes.

But when she accidentally fell into the water and she suddenly moved away from him and was no longer the same as before, he suddenly began to get used to it.

Although Cui Wu was hateful and gave Lu Xueyi that vicious medicine, this move secretly released the evil thoughts in his heart.

Later, he took the opportunity to set a three-month schedule, nominally with the intention of revenge on Lu Xueyi, but there were many ways to retaliate against her, but he chose this one. On the surface, it was to humiliate her, but in fact, he even I can't tell how much of the effort was involved in retaining him.

Gradually, as the three months passed faster and faster, he began to become dissatisfied. When he heard Lu Xueyi urging him to set up a female household, he realized that he didn't want to let go at all.

As for Lu Xueyi, despite her harsh words, he could clearly feel that she liked him, otherwise she wouldn't have pounced on him when she first arrived in Chang'an. When he taught her to learn the piano, her eyes had been secretly glancing at him.

Every time he kissed her, the tips of her ears would quietly turn red, and her hands would hug his neck unconsciously.

Lu Xueyi clearly didn't hate him, otherwise she wouldn't have given up the freedom at her fingertips when she could escape, and then went back to hug him.

It's just that she seems to have been afraid of something, and whenever she gets along with him , she is always particularly harsh.

It's just a dream, what's so scary about it?

He had left her with enough manpower before leaving, so nothing could happen.

Now, he can finalize the marriage when he returns, and she no longer needs to be afraid.

After Cui Sanye finished applying the medicine, he saw that he didn't answer anything, so he asked again: " What, can't you tell me? "

Cui Heng narrowed his eyes and uttered only a few words: " Very good, very good. "

He couldn't describe the feeling, but the thought of her made him very happy and indescribably comfortable.

This was the first time Mr. Cui heard him praise someone so much.

This kid seems to be really tempted.

The two of them had just finished talking when, unexpectedly, an accident happened suddenly.

" Sir, what's wrong is that there was a fire in Guangde Square, and my cousin was taken away by the Third Young Master by chance! "

The guard ran out of Guangdefang and changed two horses. His shoes were lost and his hair was scattered. He came to report in a hurry.

Taking it back home, doesn't that mean that the dream Lu Xueyi said will really happen?

" When did it happen? " Cui Heng was just halfway through applying the medicine. He didn't care about his injuries and got down to the ground together with his clothes on.

" Tonight, I'm afraid people have already arrived at the house. " The guard reported.

tonight? Why did something happen at this time?

Cui Heng narrowed his eyes and walked outside while ordering: " Go and prepare the car. "

" Xing Jian, you can't move! The wound on your body hasn't stopped bleeding yet. The doctor ordered you to rest. I'm afraid it will be worse if you go to the ground at this time. " Mr. Cui held him tight.

Cui Heng didn't know that blood was dripping from his back with every step he took.

But if Lu Xueyi was taken back at this time, the second aunt would definitely not let her go. She must be extremely scared at this time.

He designed her to fake death but failed to protect her. If he didn't save her at this time, I'm afraid it would be as she said and it would be irreversible.

" Third uncle, I have to go. Please take care of the rest for me in front of my grandfather. "

=== Chapter 142 === _

Cui Heng frowned, ignored his obstruction, endured the wound and went out. After getting on the carriage, he went straight to the Duke's Mansion.

Halfway through, he felt that the carriage was too slow, so he took off his harness and rode on horseback, riding all the way back.

Mansion

The corner of the mahogany table was like an unsheathed sword. Xue Yi was pushed and hit straight towards the tip.

If he really hit him this time, he would probably die on the spot.

Just when Xue Yi was despairing , in a flash of light, a hand suddenly stretched out in front of her face and held her firmly.

At the same time , a muffled sound sounded in his ears.

She was rescued.

Xue Yi closed her eyes and held her breath for a moment.

Who saved her? Is the person she thought of coming?

She had obviously been deceived by him countless times, but when life and death were on the line, the first thing that came to her mind was her second cousin.

If it was him, as long as he came, as long as he didn't lie to her again this time, she would no longer pursue everything.

Xue Yi's heart was beating fast. She slowly opened her eyes and looked up little by little.

However, when she saw the person in front of her clearly, her eyes were stunned for a moment, and then dimmed again.

It turned out to be Cui Jing, her eldest cousin who came to save her.

The second cousin still didn't come this time.

It was so ridiculous that she was still thinking about him at this time, and she didn't know what she was expecting.

" Cousin, are you okay? " Cui Jing helped her shoulders anxiously.

It was clear that he was surviving a disaster, but Xue Yi felt as if he had already died once.

She shook her head gently: " I'm fine. "

The second lady didn't expect Cui Jing to rush in suddenly and stood up instantly: " Dalang, why are you back? "

" If I don't come, will I have to watch my cousin die? " Cui Jing became angry for the first time.

" Do n't talk nonsense about death. I'm just cleaning up the house and rectifying the family tradition. Da Lang, don't get involved in this matter. " The second lady reminded, with a clear meaning.

" My cousin helped me save my life, how could I ignore her? " Cui Jing insisted on taking her away regardless.

He was praying for his cousin on the mountain, but Yang Bao suddenly came and told him that his cousin was not dead and was in danger, so he returned to the Duke's Mansion without saying a word.

Unexpectedly, as soon as I entered the door, I saw my cousin almost bumping into the corner of the table.

" Life-saving grace? " The second lady sneered, but she didn't expect that this old man was still pretending to her, " Then if your benefactor is shameless and gets pregnant out of wedlock, do you still want to take care of it? "

" Why are you pregnant? " Cui Jing frowned.

When he lowered his eyes, he found a medicine bowl knocked over on the ground, smelling of red flowers. Cui Jing understood that his cousin had probably been given medicine.

But Cui Jing has been a doctor for many years and has some medical skills. When he saved his cousin just now, he held her wrist for a while and didn't notice anything unusual.

And although Cousin Lu was given red flowers, there was no red on her clothes.

I think this is probably the second aunt's excuse.

" How could my cousin be pregnant? " Cui Jing helped Xue Yi stand firm and glanced at the sharp corner of the table. " There is no need to accuse her. The second aunt slandered her cousin for being pregnant and gave her medicine. What did she want to do? Portal, or do you want to take the opportunity to kill someone? "

Xue Yi was originally holding her belly, but when he said this, she was stunned.

" Cousin, did you hit the table because you couldn't stand the pain, or was it because someone pushed you and wanted to take the opportunity to harm you? " Cui Heng continued to ask.

Xueyi always thought she was pregnant, and she did feel uncomfortable when she drank a large bowl of red flowers.

But she was too nervous at that time, but now that she has calmed down, it doesn't seem to hurt that much.

Could it be that her aunt was lying to her?

Xue Yi thought about it and looked up at Cui Jing: " Someone did push me from behind just now. "

" You're talking nonsense ! " A trace of panic flashed in the second lady's eyes , " It's obvious that I dealt with you because of your own indiscretion. Don't think that I don't know what good things you did during the month you were living outside. "

" I was also about to ask my aunt how the ship sank? " Xueyi asked, staring at the second lady with her eyes.

" How do I know? I can only blame you for your bad luck. " The second lady refused to admit it.

" When my third cousin was ill and needed me to celebrate , my aunt said that I had a good fortune. Now that my third cousin has improved and wanted to break off the engagement, my aunt said that I was unlucky. In short, whether I am good or not depends entirely on you, aunt. Open your mouth. But I saw it that night. The ship didn't hit a reef, it was clearly pierced by life. Does this matter really have anything to do with you, aunt? " Xue Yi pursed her lips and retorted clearly. .

As expected, Lu Xueyi knew everything, but she could never admit it. She asked again: " A shipwreck? Is it a shipwreck? Or is it because you want to regret the engagement? You can't tell. You said I wanted to regret the engagement. Didn't you already do that?" You hooked up with Dafang. If Saburo didn't find you, you would probably marry Dafang and be his concubine soon, right? "

" Second Aunt , you can't talk nonsense like that. " Cui Jing interrupted her with a frown.

" What I said is wrong. Your eldest brother has always trampled on our second brother's feet, and now you are using this kind of thing to humiliate me and Sanlang. How can I bear it? " The second lady was confident and sternly called the people in the yard to come out, " Get out of here. " Lock Lu Xueyi, she has done such a disgraceful thing, no one can take her away tonight! "

After a while, people in the yard surrounded the two people.

" Second aunt made such a big move, it seems that what my cousin said about the shipwreck is true? " Cui Jing stood in front of Xueyi.

" Da Lang, you are also a smart man. If you don't want to embarrass Da Fang, you know what to do. " The second lady deliberately threatened her with her reputation .

" I 'm not so cowardly that I can't even protect my savior. Today I have to take him away. " Cui Jing's eyes narrowed, and she pulled Xue Yi away.

After all, the boys are all Cui's domestic slaves. How dare they be really violent when facing Cui Jing.

" Why don't you move? " The second lady was like an ant on a hot pot. She was completely confused. Her only thought now was to hold Lu Xueyi and never let her out. " Stop it, this is from the second room." The yard, I have the final say! "

" The one who is in charge of the house now is Dafang. I don't think any of you dare to touch it? " When the two sides were in a stalemate, the eldest lady was suddenly led in by San Lang. Someone dares to attack Dalang in the house, do you still take Dalang seriously? "

She glanced at him , and the servants who gathered around him quickly backed away.

" Sister- in-law, I misunderstood. I was just disciplining my niece. I was afraid of bumping into Da Lang, so I just asked him to stay away for a while. " The second lady quickly stepped forward to explain, but she glared at Cui Sanlang from the corner of her eye.

Why did this son invite Mr. Li here?

Cui Sanlang was glared at by his mother and quickly lowered his head.

But the eldest lady had heard everything just outside the door. She raised her eyebrows and said, " My younger siblings are quite clean , but are you really just disciplining Miss Lu, or are you hiding something? "

Now that things have happened, the second lady is not as submissive as usual : " Sister-in-law, there is no need to be so aggressive. I have selfish motives. Is the big room clean? I don't know what your intentions are in taking Lu Xueyi away? "

" What are our thoughts? Don't talk nonsense. No matter what, Lu Yatou is Dalang's savior. You are an unkind aunt. Our eldest brother must not be unjust. " The eldest lady pressed the veil and said calmly. .

" Sister- in-law said it nicely. Do you really know what your good son has done? " The second lady pointed at Cui Sanlang, " Sanlang, come here yourself and tell your eldest aunt yourself what your good brother did to your fiancée." ! "

Cui Sanlang had just heard the truth about the shipwreck from his cousin, and now he had no trust in his mother.

Seeing that my cousin's clothes were clean and there was no sign of miscarriage, I felt more and more that I had been deceived.

He lowered his head and remained silent.

" Why didn't you say anything? Do you just watch yourself being humiliated by someone climbing on your head ? " The second lady accused him angrily .

" What does mother want me to say? " Cui Sanlang only smiled bitterly: " Mother , don't be stubborn anymore. Apologize to your cousin and let this matter go. "

" Why did I give birth to you , a thing with turned elbows? " The second lady was furious.

" Now that things have happened, brother and sister, you are still biting the eldest brother. How could Mrs. Cui marry such a poisonous woman like you? " The eldest lady knew what the eldest man was doing these days and did not believe what the second lady said at all, " You If you keep talking nonsense , don't blame me for not caring about the friendship between the two of us! "

The second lady had no real power in her hands and her arms could not twist her thighs. She sneered and suddenly held Lu Xueyi's wrist: " I have no evidence. I only blame you, a little slut , for being too secretive. Now you dare to point your fingers at the sky. Do you swear that you have not betrayed Saburo or done anything obscene ? If you have, then you should go to the ninth hell, suffer the burning pain of the fire, and fall into the realm of animals for eternity. Do you dare to swear in front of so many people? ? "

Xue Yi was held fiercely, and every word her aunt said was piercing her heart.

Her face turned pale, and her lips trembled uncontrollably .

" Tell me , if you don't dare, it means you have something up your sleeve. What's wrong with me treating you like a slutty woman ? " The second lady held her wrist and became more and more proud.

Cui Jing couldn't stand it anymore. For the sake of the reputation of his cousin and Xing Jian, he simply took everything on himself.

" Cousin Lu is my savior, and also the savior of the eldest house. My mother and I are grateful to her, so we asked her to go to the eldest house a few more times. You failed to murder your cousin, and you want to slander her reputation. Second aunt, please don't It's too much to deceive others! "

" Did I go too far to deceive others? " the second lady sneered, " Da Lang, you praise her so highly and call her your savior. If you value her so much, do you still want to marry her? "

The elder man had just returned from picking up Madam Lu, and the second lady didn't believe that he was really willing to let go of Madam Lu, so she deliberately mocked him.

Everyone has their own agenda . Lu Xueyi is just a helpless and weak girl who is just a weight in the conflict between the two families. How can she pretend to be deeply affectionate at this time!

However, the next moment, Cui Jing said seriously: " Second Aunt is unjust. Don't let others think the same as you. "

" Dalang, you ..." Upon hearing this, the eldest lady quickly grabbed Cui Jing's sleeve.

But in the end it was still too late, Cui Jing had already blurted out: " My cousin is very kind to me. As long as my cousin is willing, it doesn't matter if I marry her? "

" It's such a huge favor, so I thought wrongly? " The second lady sneered, " But even if you are willing, you can't cover up those past activities. Anyway, our second wife's face has been completely disgraced, so we won't let the matter out. Let everyone judge and judge, there will always be someone with sharp eyes, which will save you mother and son from saying that I have slandered me! "

" You shrew, shut up! " As soon as the reputation of the eldest family was involved, the eldest lady immediately became solemn. She lowered her eyebrows and looked around the crowd and said, " What happened today is all lies. Anyone who dares to spread a word outside will be punished on the spot. Beat to death. "

" Sister- in-law, what are you doing? " The second lady had never seen her use such thunderous tactics.

" Of course we need to find out what happened to the shipwreck. If you don't admit it, sister-in-law, then I have to look for evidence. " The eldest lady's tone became completely cold. " Come here, give me the few guards who survived." Call me over, I want to see who is lying. "

" Sister- in-law, you have always looked down on me, but now you have found an opportunity. It's a pity that I am from a humble background, but you have forced me to confess. Sanlang, go and call your father and let him see how I have been wronged. ! " The second lady now only has the last weight left.

Cui Sanlang is caught between reason and reason, and is in a dilemma.

The eldest lady was quite confident: " Sanlang, just go and call your father , so as not to let others chew on me. "

Cui Sanlang then went to find his father.

Lihuayuan was in chaos , and the noise was causing headaches. Xueyi had just been drugged, and suffered several shocks one after another, and her face did not look good.

Upon seeing this, the eldest lady ordered Cui Jing: " Take Lu Yatou to see a doctor first. I will investigate the shipwreck. "

At this moment, there were already whispers in the yard . It was really not good to stay any longer at this time, so Cui Jing took Xue Yi and left.

Unexpectedly, when the two of them were stepping out of the door, Cui Heng, who was running back from outside, happened to come over.

The three of them were all walking in a hurry and almost bumped into each other. They all stopped in front of the door, only looking at each other.

Cui Heng went straight to Lihuayuan as soon as he walked in. He looked up and down and finally breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that Lu Xueyi was fine.

It seems that Yang Bao went to call his eldest brother.

" Are you okay? " Cui Heng naturally stretched out his hand to pull Lu Xueyi.

However, when he stretched out his hand, Xue Yi suddenly dodged away, leaving Cui Heng in the air.

He frowned, and then he saw Lu Xueyi tugging at his brother's sleeve: " Cousin, let's go. "

=== Chapter 143 === _

" What do you mean? "

As they passed by , Cui Heng grabbed Xue Yi's wrist.

Xue Yi had just suffered a heart attack, but now her heart was calm.

" I'm going to get engaged to my eldest cousin, and I hope my second cousin will respect himself. " Xue Yi lowered her eyes and pushed his hand away little by little.

Engaged?

Cui Heng was forced away by her , and the wound on his back tore open instantly, as if he was cut into pieces with a thousand knives.

But no matter how painful the injuries on her body were , they were not as heart-wrenching as her words.

He suffered fifty strokes for her, and rushed back home regardless of his wounds. The pain was dripping with blood, and he almost fainted from blood loss. What he heard was the news that she was going to marry someone else—

How could she get engaged? Why should she get engaged to her eldest brother?

" Say it again. " Cui Heng slowly raised his eyes and called her in a deep voice.

Xue Yi's heart was so painful that she almost suffocated. She took a deep breath, turned around , and repeated to him: " I'm getting engaged to my eldest cousin. Didn't my second cousin hear clearly ? Could it be that I want to do it again?" Steal me once? "

Chapter 99 _ frustrated

After Xue Yi finished speaking , she left without looking back.

Only Cui Heng was left standing in front of the door.

The blood on his back began to bleed again. Cui Heng had lost so much blood that he began to feel dizzy.

It was only because of his consistent concentration that he could maintain his figure.

As soon as the people left, he frowned and fell back uncontrollably , as if the building was about to collapse.

" Sir! " The guard who caught up quickly stretched out his hand to help him , and when he touched it, his hands were covered with blood.

Looking again, the young master was still fine in front , but his back was already wet.

But what he was wearing today was a dark black robe , so even though he was so seriously injured, neither the cousin nor the eldest son noticed.

Except for the previous times on the battlefield, this was the first time that the young master had been so seriously injured.

The guard panicked and quickly took him away: " Sir, I will take you to the doctor right now. "

Inside, the voices of arguments came out . Cui Heng lost too much blood and was dizzy for a while , but his mind was still clear . At the last moment before he passed out , he remembered the previous letter from Jiang Zuo and held down the guard with force. : " Farewell for now , find someone to deliver Jiang Zuo's letter to your second uncle. "

The guard responded quickly. After Cui Heng finished his instructions , he closed his eyes.

—He didn't have time to save Lu Xueyi just now , now he must at least help her get rid of her second aunt.

He couldn't let her suffer anymore .

Outside the door , Xueyi pulled Cui Jing out. When she was out of the courtyard and blocked Cui Heng's sight, she immediately let go of her hand and apologized to Cui Jing: " I'm sorry, cousin, I just took advantage of you again." You, don't take what I say to heart. "

" Cousin , there is no need to apologize. " Cui Jing shook his head, " It's me who should apologize to you. I just said those words in front of my second aunt and mother without your permission. I'm afraid you will be wronged. "

" My eldest cousin is just trying to preserve the reputations of me and my second cousin. After all, it's me and my second cousin who have caused trouble for you. "

" Xing Jian is my biological brother, and you have helped me save my life. I should cover it up for you both emotionally and rationally. " Cui Jing replied, " I just don't know how your second aunt came to know about it rashly. ? "

As the two of them went back and forth, they both thought that the affair the second lady was referring to was between Xue Yi and Cui Heng.

Xue Yi pondered for a moment and said, " I don't know. I fainted at the time . Maybe my third cousin discovered something. "

" Then since nothing happened to you, where have you been this month and why don't you come back? " Cui Jing then asked.

Xue Yi pursed her lips and said, " Second cousin designed a fake death and brought me to Guangdefang. He wanted to raise me as a foreigner. "

" Outside the house? How could Xing Jian do such an outrageous thing. " Cui Jing frowned, " But he came to you in a hurry just now, and it didn't seem like he didn't care about you. Is there any misunderstanding? "

" He has to look at others. What misunderstanding is there? Moreover, if it weren't for you, eldest cousin, today, I'm afraid I would have died at the hands of my aunt. After experiencing life and death, I really don't want to be entangled in the affair. Oh, cousin, please don't mention it again. " Xue Yi lowered her eyes, feeling depressed.

Cui Jing has been praying on the mountain these days, and he doesn't know that Cui Heng has gone to Jiangzuo to pick up someone on his behalf.

After hearing this, even though he was his biological brother, he couldn't help without conscience.

So Cui Jing had to stop talking for the time being: " Your health is important . Don't worry about it, cousin. In order to deal with you for slandering you for being pregnant, my second aunt gave you medicine. I don't know what was in the medicine. It's better to see a doctor first." yes. "

Xue Yi also felt a little uncomfortable in her lower abdomen, so she didn't refuse.

Fortunately, she was in the house. The second lady was afraid of leaving any clues and gave her red flowers. However, some datura was put in it to induce hallucinations, which made Xueyi mistakenly think that she was really pregnant, and the pain was severe.

In fact, she was not pregnant, and the medicine was just a bit cold. The doctor gave her a warm tonic prescription, and she took a few pills and she was fine.

After taking the medicine, Xueyi felt a little relieved. However, when she was about to go back, Mr. Cui, who had just returned from the house, suddenly sent someone to call her.

Xueyi thought that her uncle found out about the shipwreck and wanted to confront her, so she returned to Lihuayuan without much thought. But who knew that when she returned, she heard something that shocked her even more than the shipwreck. thing.

In the Lihuayuan

At that time, several guards who escorted Xue Yi back to Jiangzuo knelt on the ground and trembled , saying, "... That 's what happened. The second lady said that we should do it more secretly and create the illusion of a shipwreck. Don't let anyone see the flaw. After it was done, each of the five of us was given fifty silver. "

" Have I ever said these things before? It's obvious that you didn't want to be punished and deliberately slandered me. " The second lady refused to admit it.

" Madam, you have to admit it . If you don't admit it, our brothers will be doomed. " The leading guard wanted to be beaten up by the people under the eldest lady, and he did not dare to hide it anymore, " I remember the second time. Madam, you also specifically told your cousin to know how to drink water, and asked us to put poison into her tea to make sure everything is safe. There is still half a package of the poison left, and it is buried under the locust tree behind my house. If you don't Admit it, you might as well ask someone to dig it up and take a look. "

When the second lady heard that there was evidence, she immediately panicked: " What kind of drug , I don't know. "

" You really don't know? " The eldest lady was sitting at the top, " Not many people know about Miss Lu's ability to swim. Only a few people saw her on the island in the middle of the lake the day she fell into the water, and your biological aunt happens to know that Mrs. Lu, Now what else can you say to quibble ? "

" I didn't do it. It's clear ... someone clearly framed me. " The second lady was still stubborn.

At this time, it happened that Cui Sanlang came back with Mr. Cui. As soon as the second wife saw the person, she immediately rushed towards him crying and saying: " Master , you are finally back. If you don't come back, I will call someone." Join forces to deceive and bully to death! "

" Did you deceive others or did others deceive you? "

As soon as Mr. Cui entered the door, not only did he not protect the second wife, but his face turned livid.

The Second Madam has been pampered in these years, but this is the first time she was scolded so harshly. She was stunned for a moment and asked tentatively: " What do you mean, sir ? "

" I'm just asking you, did you do the sinking of the ship? Are what these guards said true? " the second master asked holding back his anger.

" It's not me. Master , please don't listen to one's own beliefs. It's obvious that Miss Lu didn't know anything about her relationship with the eldest brother-in-law, and the eldest sister-in-law deliberately targeted me in order to cover it up. " The second lady held his sleeves, tears welling up in an instant. When she came out, she looked like she had tears in her eyes when her second master was about to leave after recovering from his injuries.

The second master has a kind-hearted nature, and it was precisely because of this that he married the second wife.

In the next twenty years, no matter how many times the Second Madam did something wrong, as long as her crying reminded him of her life-saving grace, he would never argue with her again.

But after knowing the truth of that year, the second master only felt strangely angry.

Fake, everything is fake, this woman deceived him for twenty years with the help of saving her life!

" Now that things have come to this, you are still arrogant, you vicious woman! " The second master broke away from the second wife and smashed the letter he received in his hand over his face, " Tell me , what good things did you do back then!" "

" Mother ! "

The second lady was suddenly pushed down, and Cui Sanlang quickly reached out to help her.

The second lady had never been treated like this before. She fell to the ground, and her cheek was cut with a long cut by the flying letter.

Immediately afterwards, the second lady reached out to pick up the scattered letters and looked at them one by one, feeling chilled from head to toe.

The letter revealed exactly how she sent her own brother to deceive the Jiang family into voluntarily giving up the claim and pretending to be the claimant herself.

" This is not true ..." The second lady quickly gathered the letters and shouted, " Master , are you going to ignore our twenty-year friendship for these letters? "

This letter was handed over suddenly. The second master was hesitant at first, but just now he heard about the shipwreck with his own ears and had to believe it.

" If this is not true, why did you kill Miss Lu? She is your niece! " the second master asked.

The second lady was suddenly stunned.

When Xue Yi entered the door, she happened to hear all this, and her dull eyes immediately raised.

Aunt, my aunt actually married into the Cui family after taking the credit from her mother.

When the second master saw Xue Yi coming, he beckoned her over: " Good boy, you said before that you saw with your own eyes that the ship was deliberately scuttled, but is it true? "

Xue Yi is now in a state of shock. If this matter is true, wouldn't it be her aunt who caused her mother's misery for so many years?

She took a deep breath before slowly nodding: " I saw with my own eyes that it was those people who scuttled this ship. They also fed me drugs. They didn't look back even when I called for help . They were clearly strong." You want to kill me. "

The second lady originally wanted to take advantage of this to deal with Lu Xueyi so that she could completely cover up what happened back then, but she didn't expect that it was this that exposed her thoughts.

Sure enough, people can't lie. If you tell a lie, you have to use countless lies to cover it up, and in the end you have to go to the extreme.

The second lady completely fell to the ground.

" Mother , how could you do such a thing! " Cui Sanlang was also too uncomfortable to speak.

The second master coughed angrily and turned his back: " You vicious woman, you have lied to me for so many years, and now you want to kill Jiang's daughter. How can I tolerate you? From today on, you She is no longer my wife, Mrs. Cui. I will write you a letter of divorce. Please invite yourself back to Jiangzuo! "

" Master , master, you can't do this. I lied to you, but after all, we have been husband and wife for twenty years. How can you just divorce me? " What the second lady was most worried about happened.

She cannot be divorced, let alone return to Jiangzuo. She finally escaped from somewhere and became the leading lady in Chang'an City. Now she is abandoned and returned. This makes her lose her face. This is not forced. Is she going to die?

She cried and went to hug the second master , but the second master was livid and refused to let go.

" Sanlang, please help me beg your father for mercy. You can't just watch me being divorced. Everything I do is for you! " The second lady went to win over Cui Sanlang again.

Cui Sanlang looked at his cousin next to him, but his mood was extremely complicated . It turned out that he had robbed Cousin Lu of everything. What was hateful was that his mother not only asked Cousin Lu to celebrate for him, but also killed Cousin Lu.

How cruel this must be.

Cui Sanlang was so ashamed that he threw the second lady away: " Mother , why did you do it for me? You just wanted to fight with the big house and kept forcing me to get better and marry a noble girl. You didn't do it at all. Never cared what I was thinking. "

Even her son stopped helping her. The second lady was really at her wits end this time.

Her hair was messed up, her hairpin fell off, and she was lying on the ground, completely losing her former pride and glory.

Lu Xuening had come over before she heard the commotion, but seeing that her aunt was in danger, she didn't dare to say a word.

The second lady yelled at her again: " Why don't you speak for me? I've been hurting you for so long in vain. Get out of here! "

The aunt stole Lu Xueyi's mother's marriage. Lu Xuening was looked at by everyone and had no shame to stay here any longer. She hid her face and cried before making a fuss about packing her bags and going back to Jiangzuo.

The room was in a mess . The second lady was disheveled and almost crazy. She suddenly saw Lu Xueyi and grabbed her suddenly: " Just now, the master said that he wanted to marry you. Are you very proud now? But do you think It's so easy to marry from a high family, do you know how many looks I've received and how much ridicule I've endured over the years? If you really marry me, I will be you tomorrow, so don't even think about running away! "

Xue Yi was shaken by her aunt so much that she could hardly stand. She pursed her lips and slowly pulled away her aunt's hand: " I won't be like you . "

" Are you serious ? I want to see your fate! " The second lady laughed sarcastically, " When you get married, you will know how terrible these people are. "

" Ms. Cui, why can't I forgive you? It's obvious that you think too much about yourself and are always suspicious of other people's words. Qi Sanlang's illness was cured by someone sent by my family's Erlang. Up to now, everything is your own fault. That's all. " The eldest lady rolled her sleeves and felt ridiculous looking at her already crazy sister-in-law.

=== Chapter 144 === _

The second master also felt embarrassed and wanted to go back and write a letter of divorce.

At this time , the second lady rushed over and hugged him, with a calm voice: " Master , you can't divorce me. Now that Sanlang has just got engaged to the Wang family, something happened to his mother. How do you want Sanlang to deal with it?" , and if this matter spreads, it will also damage Cui's face. Do you want to destroy Sanlang? "

" Did I want to destroy him or did you want to destroy him? Now you know that you threatened me with Saburo, but why didn't you think of Saburo when you pretended to be the leader and attacked Lu Yatou? Don't you know what happened? What situation will he be in after that? " Mr. Cui asked her.

Cui Sanlang was ashamed and embarrassed at this moment , and couldn't stop crying. He was extremely uncomfortable, and the illness that he had just recovered showed signs of attack again, and he held his chest and gasped heavily.

After all, when the second wife saw her son's appearance, she rushed over and hugged him: " I am the mother who is confused, but Saburo is innocent after all. Master, you just ignored the past twenty years." The relationship between husband and wife should also be taken care of Saburo, you can't divorce me! "

Why doesn't Mr. Cui know this? This matter has become a big deal, and it will be difficult to straighten the family tradition if he doesn't give an explanation.

But Saburo was his only legitimate son, so he couldn't ignore it.

Mr. Cui stroked his beard and hesitated for a moment before looking at Xue Yi: " Girl Lu, I have not been able to recognize people well these years. I have wronged your mother and wronged you. But after all, what has happened has happened. If you are willing , I asked Sanlang to cancel the marriage with the Wang family. How about marrying you? In this way, it can be regarded as making up for the regrets of the past. "

Xue Yi lowered her eyelashes slightly and understood what the second master meant.

Sure enough, the reputation of this aristocratic family trumps everything else.

The eldest lady was careless when she came here before, but when it came to her son, her methods immediately became thunderous.

Now the second master is the same. Even though he knows the truth, he starts to hesitate again for the sake of face.

I'm afraid even if my aunt didn't pretend to claim it , my mother might not be willing to marry into the Cui family.

" I have no chance to meet my third cousin , so I thank my uncle for his kindness. " Xueyi shook her head and declined politely.

" Then what do you mean ..." The second master hesitated and asked again.

" Everything is at my uncle's disposal. " Xueyi was also forced to learn to be cautious.

" You are a sensible child, don't worry, I will never treat you badly. " The second master patted her shoulder, breathed a sigh of relief, and then pointed to the second lady, " For Saburo's sake , I I won't leave you alone for the time being, but from now on, I will announce to the outside world that you have a strange disease and ask you to move to Zhuangzi. From now on, you will eat and chant Buddha in Zhuangzi. You will never return home or see Sanlang again. From now on, I will Just treat you as dead! "

This was the best ending. After hearing this, the second lady didn't struggle anymore, she just fell on the ground and cried bitterly. When Cui Sanlang saw this, he also hugged his mother and started crying.

Everything settled, and soon someone dragged the second lady down.

In just one night, the second lady told so many lies, and the truth and lies were mixed together. Naturally, no one believed her previous statement that Xue Yi had an affair with someone else. The servants and wives present looked at Xue Yi one after another, with many expressions in their eyes. A hint of sympathy.

Only the eldest lady, even though her second younger brother and sister were crazy, some things sounded sensible . Her suspicion was aroused, and she looked at Xue Yi more carefully.

Xueyi understood that the eldest lady came from a high family, so she might not like her, but in fact, she had just witnessed the secrets of the big house with her own eyes, and she didn't want to marry in at all.

But now she still needs to use her eldest cousin to block Cui Heng, so she didn't express her thoughts clearly and just thanked her sincerely: " Xueyi thanked Madam for helping me today. "

The eldest lady was in a complicated mood , and hesitated to speak several times. Finally, she just patted her shoulder and went out: " You are tired tonight, so please stay and take good care of yourself. "

After all, now that Da Lang is different from Er Lang, he does not need to inherit the title. If he really wants to marry Lu Yatou, it is not impossible.

However, Madam Lu has also come here. It is easy to ask the gods but difficult to send them away. The eldest lady really has a headache. She thought for a moment that she would not let Madam Lu meet Lu Yatou recently, so on the way back, she ordered someone to arrange for Madam Lu to live in the big house. In a secluded courtyard of the house.

After the eldest lady left, Lihuayuan became completely quiet. Medicine bowls and various things were scattered on the ground. It was a mess. Xueyi looked around, called someone and said: " Take care of this place. "

" Yes. " The female envoys took the order and started cleaning.

Xue Yi had a splitting headache and was about to go back to rest when she suddenly heard several screams coming from behind.

" Where did there come from so much blood! " The female envoys were holding brooms and whispering.

Xue Yi thought about it carefully and realized that the dispute was a dispute, but no one was hurt. Seeing this, she turned around and said, " What's going on? "

" I don't know, my servant. Madam, please come and see! " The female servant lit up the lantern .

The night was already dark, and it was so dark that it was difficult to see clearly. Xueyi walked over and took a closer look, only to find that there were actually a few drops of blood dripping by the door. He then held up a lantern to shine it from a distance, and found the winding path of the blood. This seems to be the way to the big house.

Xue Yi stopped, and a figure suddenly appeared in his heart .

This position seems to be exactly where the second cousin was standing when he came over just now.

What happened to the second cousin? Why did he bleed so much?

Xue Yi's heart, which had just calmed down, suddenly started beating wildly. When his palms became sweaty, the lantern in his hand also fell down.

Chapter 100 _ retain

Erlang first took the initiative to be beaten with a cane for the woman , and then returned to the house regardless of his injuries. When the old man heard this, he became anxious and asked Mr. Cui to protect him and returned to the house overnight.

When I came back and asked again , it seemed that the woman and the old man were not involved, and the old man's face suddenly became ugly.

The most important thing for a big family is " stability " , but now the three brothers , Dalang , Erlang and Sanlang , are fighting fiercely for a girl. Even the daughter-in-law of the second wife was sent to Zhuangzi because of this. The young lady of the Lu family's impression was greatly reduced , and she became even more suspicious that Erlang had been bewitched.

Therefore, after returning, while Cui Heng was still unconscious from a high fever, the old Duke changed his story and did not mention Cui Heng's request to marry Lu's daughter again. He only said that he was accidentally injured by a bandit on the road. .

So the rumor spread quickly, and when Xueyi heard it , she understood the whole story.

Fanyang is far away from Chang'an Mountain, and there are indeed many bandits on the road . After all, he is here to pick up people and see each other . Whatever happens, the second cousin deserves it.

There was a big fuss yesterday , so many people heard about her affair with her second cousin, so Xueyi stopped visiting and just pretended that she didn't know.

Right now, she has just learned the truth about her mother's design for so many years . The most important thing for her is to perform a ritual for her mother and comfort her spirit in heaven.

So Xueyi took the initiative to go to a Buddhist temple to stay.

After the eldest lady learned that Cui Heng was injured , she immediately went to Qingwu Courtyard.

The difference is that she is well-informed and does not believe the old Duke's words at all.

Sure enough, when she opened Cui Heng's coat, she saw, as expected, numerous scars, which were clearly caused by being beaten with stick after stick.

" This is clearly not an accidental injury. Tell the truth about how it happened! " The eldest lady was angry and distressed, and called the accompanying guards.

On one side was the old duke and on the other was the eldest lady. The guard was covered in sweat. He lowered his head and did not dare to say anything. He only replied: " Even in a humble position, I only obey orders. Please forgive me, madam. "

" You don't dare to say it? " The eldest lady thought for a while, and there was only one possibility, " Is it possible that it was the order from father? "

The guard immediately lowered his head, and the eldest lady understood that she was right. But the old man always valued Xing Jian. What happened to make him so angry and beat Xing Jian like this?

The eldest lady sat beside Cui Heng's bed and thought about it carefully. Before Xing Jian left, she had just said that she had the person she liked, but she was so seriously injured when she came back. Could it be that he couldn't get married and angered her husband?

" Do you know who Xing Jian offended his grandfather for? " The eldest lady asked, pointing to the guard.

" The humble position has been guarding outside. I only know that the old man seems to be very angry, but he also has a hard temper, so he is beaten like this. " The guard did not dare to guess a word.

I'm afraid that woman's status is extremely inappropriate for her husband to lose such a big temper.

The eldest lady couldn't figure out who the woman was for a moment , but Xing Jian also said that she had praised this woman before, so she was probably not a stranger.

The eldest lady was rubbing her brows in frustration when a face suddenly popped up in her mind.

Could it be that it's Miss Lu?

The eldest lady had never thought about this before , but once she got into it, she realized that if it was her, everything would make sense.

According to family law, a brother who seizes his brother's wife should be punished with fifty sticks .

Moreover, as soon as something happened to Lu Yatou, Erlang rushed back that night. What a coincidence.

The month Lu Yatou disappeared was even more strange. She said she was washed away by the river and survived by luck. But the wind and waves on the river were high. If no one helped her, how could she, a drugged woman, have such a fatal fate?

These things are connected one by one, and now it is difficult for the eldest lady not to doubt.

But if Lu Yatou is entangled with Erlang, what is going on between her and Dalang? What on earth does she want to do?

The more the eldest lady thought about it, the tighter her eyebrows furrowed.

However, this girl Lu was still Dalang's savior, and now the second master was also protecting her. The eldest lady was afraid that she might have guessed wrong, so she did not dare to act rashly. After thinking about it, she remembered the girl she had left behind in Qingwu Courtyard. Qiu Chan called her over and asked her to keep an eye on what was going on in Qingwu Courtyard.

If that woman was really Lu Xueyi, she could never just watch her two sons fall out over a female brother.

Cui Heng 's injury was not serious, but it didn't heal. He rode his horse back to his home. He tore the wound during the journey, which became more serious.

In addition, after learning that Lu Xueyi wanted to get engaged to her brother, she was furious, and the disease came with a sudden onset.

Originally , it was just a high fever on the first day, but unexpectedly the fever became more severe in the next two days, and I had to call the imperial doctor.

The high fever lasted for three days, and the person who had the fever was on tenterhooks. Although Cui Jing was upset and Cui Heng hid his cousin without authorization, they still had a deep brotherly love. Cui Heng had a fever for three nights, so he stayed with her for three nights, never sleeping until he I also caught wind and cold and fainted from fatigue.

Erlang hasn't recovered yet, and Dalang fell ill again. The eldest lady rarely sleeps a wink these days, and the entire big room looks solemn.

Although the old Duke was even more angry, he couldn't help but visit several times.

Only Xue Yi went to the mountain to pray for blessings early in the morning, thinking that Cui Heng was only slightly injured and did not know everything in the house.

Cui Heng suffered from fever intermittently. It was not until the night of the fourth day that the fever subsided. As soon as his body improved, he suddenly had a dream.

In the dream, it was the scene where Lu Xueyi was brought back to the house by Saburo.

He saw how Lu Xueyi was spoken to by the second aunt , how she was forced to kneel down, how she was given a large bowl of medicine, and how she was pushed straight towards the corner of the table.

Cui Heng felt Lu Xueyi's despair as if he was feeling it. The overwhelming despair almost drove him to suffocation.

The moment she was about to hit him, Cui Heng suddenly opened his eyes and woke up.

It was already late at night, the candle wick was twisted very thin, and Qiurong stood by, so sleepy that her eyelids drooped.

Suddenly, the cup was knocked down to the ground, and she was suddenly awakened with a clang. After rubbing her eyes, she realized that it was the young master who knocked it down.

" Sir, you finally woke up! " Qiurong rushed over.

Cui Heng had just woken up, and his consciousness was still stuck in the dream just now.

After a while, he moved his chapped lips, and realized that it was a dream. He rubbed his eyebrows, and when he moved, his body seemed to be torn. He groaned in pain: " How long have I been unconscious ... "

" It's been three days, and this is the fourth day. If you don't wake up, the eldest lady will cry all her tears. " Qiurong wiped the corners of her eyes, turned around and rushed out of the door, " Wait a minute, I'm here Just go and ask the doctor! "

As soon as the news of Cui Heng's awakening came, the lights in the originally dull Qingwu Courtyard immediately turned on one after another . The female servants boiled medicine and prepared water, and they all became busy.

Before his mother came, Cui Heng waited for a while and asked Yang Bao to report to him what happened in Guangdefang after he left and what happened in the past few days.

Yang Bao explained everything in detail. As Cui Heng listened, he felt more and more as if there was a hand pushing everything, and it was impossible to avoid it.

After asking what happened, he rubbed his eyebrows and said, " I've been in coma for the past few days. Who has been here? "

" The eldest son has been guarding you. Later, he contracted the cold and fainted. He is still recuperating. The eldest lady is also here. The old prince is also here, as well as the second master, the third master, the third master, the sixth master, and the ninth lady. , Li Langjun ..."

Yang Bao counted one by one with his fingers. Halfway through the count, Cui Heng interrupted him.

" Isn't Lu Xueyi here? "

Yang Bao stopped talking immediately. He didn't know what the young master wanted to hear.

=== Chapter 145 === _

Yang Bao shook his head.

When Cui Heng heard this, he immediately fell silent.

Lu Xueyi is really cruel.

She had agreed at the beginning that if he lied to her again, she would never see him again. Now that he has been in coma for several days and is dying several times, she really has not come.

Cui Heng coughed against his lips and wanted to get off the ground: " If she doesn't come, then I'll go find her. "

As soon as Yang Bao saw that the young master had just woken up and was about to get out of bed, he quickly stepped forward to hold him up: " Sir, your wound has just healed. I'm afraid it won't be so easy to tear it again this time. "

" Maybe she doesn't know I'm sick. " Cui Heng brushed his hand away and insisted on getting off the ground.

Yang Bao really couldn't help it this time, and stood in front of him: " Master, the news of your illness has been widely spread, and everyone in the house knows it. You really don't need to go. Besides, Madam Lu ... ... Ms. Lu is not in the house at all now. She has gone to the Buddhist temple on the mountain long ago and has never come back! "

Yang Bao said it euphemistically, but the implication was clearly that it wasn't that Lu Xueyi couldn't come, he just didn't want to come.

How could a smart person like Cui Heng not understand? He just didn't expect Lu Xueyi to be so cruel.

Cui Heng suddenly remembered the morning before leaving, when Lu Xueyi held his hand and begged him softly not to leave.

Looking back now, she was probably extremely frightened at that time. She was so frightened that she took the initiative to beg him not to go to Fan Yang.

But at that time, he only thought that she was imagining things, so he left her alone.

Everything was vivid in the dream. Lu Xueyi was almost killed that night, so it was right to hate him.

She must have been heartbroken to marry her brother after he saved her.

Thinking of this, Cui Heng suddenly realized something was wrong: " Lu Xueyi told me that day that she was going to marry her brother. Does grandfather know about this? "

Yang Bao lowered his head completely this time: " You must have known. The old prince was very angry when he came to see you. He didn't say a word about your previous marriage proposal at the Taoist temple. I'm afraid he wanted to regret it. "

When Cui Heng heard this, he suddenly coughed heavily.

It seemed that his fifty years of experience were in vain. Not only was he in vain, the marriage was not possible, but it made his grandfather even more repulsive to Lu Xueyi.

Fate really plays tricks on people, why is it only one step away?

Cui Heng couldn't wait to explain to Lu Xueyi, but he was already so seriously injured that Lu Xueyi still refused to come to see him. She was really heartless.

He leaned on the pillow, and after a while he came up with a plan, and told Yang Bao: " Tomorrow, you will send the news of my brother's illness to the mountain. Lu Xueyi doesn't want to see me, but when you learn that your brother is ill, you will definitely Will come back to see him. "

" yes. "

Yang Bao agreed, but couldn't help feeling sad.

The young master used to be such a proud person, even in front of the eldest son, he did not lose his grace at all, but now he is so humble just to meet his cousin.

Why is my cousin so cruel?

Yang Bao sighed, but he couldn't bear to let the young master down. He turned his hands several times the next day and tried to find a way to deliver the news to the mountain.

The eldest cousin Yu Xueyi was kind, and when she learned that he was ill, she had to visit him.

Therefore, even though Xue Yi was afraid of seeing Cui Heng, she packed up and went down the mountain.

Unexpectedly, not long after she returned home, she met a new face on the way to the main house.

The visitor had squinty eyes, high cheekbones, and thin lips. He was not someone to be easily provoked at first glance. Together with the maid, they blocked the narrow path.

" Madam, please give way. " Harukata said in a good-tempered way.

But the woman didn't move at all, rubbed her nails, and asked lazily: " Didn't you see me drying my nails? "

As she spoke, she stretched out her hand and handed it over with red nails dyed with impatiens flowers, which were so red that it pierced the eyes.

" There are so many places, why do you only block here? Aren't you sincere ..."

Qingfang asked in a nice voice , but was scolded. Just as she was about to argue, Xueyi pulled her back and said, " Forget it, let's go another way. "

" Hey, the female servant is not very discerning, but this master is very sharp-eyed. It's just that you are so sharp-eyed. Why do you know that someone else is getting engaged, and you still send it to someone else? " The woman asked sarcastically.

" Who are you ? How can you speak? Who sent you up? " Harukata got angry.

When Xue Yi heard this, she understood. She turned around and asked, " Are you Miss Lu from Fan Yang ? "

" You have good eyesight . Why don't you avoid me even though you know me? After all, I will be the mistress from now on. Even if you marry me, you will also be a concubine. To be a concubine, you must act like a concubine. You see? Are you still not polite to me? " Madam Lu looked at her sideways.

" What kind of concubine are you talking about? What nonsense are you talking about ? " Harukata really couldn't bear it this time.

" What I said is wrong? The five surnames have been married for generations. I was born in the Lu family of Fanyang. Now that I'm here, I naturally want to be the head wife. Is it possible that you, a person from Jiangzuo who is in ruins, dare to think about the position of the head wife? It's really ridiculous. " Mrs. Lu He raised his chin with undisguised contempt in his eyes.

Although Xueyi already knew that her second cousin was seeing Mrs. Lu, knowing that she knew it was still different from being humiliated in person.

" I don't know how to be a concubine, and I won't fight with you. Madam Lu, you are overthinking. " Xue Yi said calmly.

" Why are you coming to the big house if you don't want to argue? " Madam Lu specifically inquired about the news.

She was surprised at first. After all, she was also the legitimate daughter of the Fan Yang Lu family. How could she be placed in such a secluded courtyard? Later, she asked for money and found out that on the day she arrived, Cui Jing actually announced in public that she wanted to marry him. This lady Lu from Jiangzuo.

Who can bear to have a good marriage taken away for free ?

Madam Lu was an upright person, so she specifically came to block Lu Xueyi, hoping that she would retreat in spite of the difficulties.

" I just heard that my eldest cousin was sick and wanted to come and see him. " Xueyi explained .

Anyway, it was the second cousin who wanted to marry Madam Lu, not the eldest cousin. As long as she made it clear that she was not going to see her second cousin, Madam Lu would probably not embarrass her again.

Unexpectedly , Madam Lu became even more angry when she heard this.

What a Lu Xueyi, he actually provoked her like this and clearly wanted to steal someone from her.

How could Madam Lu tolerate it? She raised her eyebrows and walked up to her and looked her up and down: " You are indeed a beauty, with a slender waist and long legs, and skin as smooth as gelatin, but you think you can marry with this good appearance? " Have you entered the Boling Cui family? Let me tell you, being beautiful as a concubine may be useful, but choosing a wife depends on family status. You are from Jiangzuo, and if you don't want to be a concubine, I advise you not to have such wishful thinking! "

Her tone was extremely sarcastic, and her voice was particularly sarcastic. Xueyi was already feeling depressed because of her aunt's words, and now she felt even more uncomfortable when being pointed at her face and scolded. She pursed her lips and said lightly: " I know. I don't want to argue with you, and I don't dare to think about it. This is just a courtesy visit. Madam Lu, don't worry. "

" It's good that you know. " Lady Lu breathed a sigh of relief, " Otherwise , even if you resorted to all kinds of tricks to marry in, you would only be like your aunt, do you understand? "

" My aunt brought it upon herself, Mrs. Lu, you don't need to remind her. "

Xue Yi said something dull, turned around and left.

" Hey, I haven't finished speaking yet, you dare to leave ..." Madam Lu wanted to hold her back.

However, Xue Yi directly bumped into half of her shoulder and passed her by .

" This little hooves has quite a temper! "

Madam Lu stared at the back and cursed angrily. She had always been attracted to her eldest cousin, and finally found out that her eldest cousin was not dead, and that Madam Zheng had terminated her engagement. This time, no one could compete with her. .

Xueyi was raised as an outhouse before , and at most she was criticized twice by the female servants in the yard.

But now that I'm back and being called a concubine in front of my face, the humiliation is even worse.

In order to avoid being misunderstood by Mrs. Lu again, she deliberately took a detour when she went to visit her eldest cousin, hoping to completely avoid her second cousin.

Unexpectedly, when she was walking down the corridor and about to turn a corner, she was suddenly hugged from behind and pushed into the corner.

Qingfang was about to scream, but Yang Bao quickly covered her and pulled him aside.

" Who? " Xue Yi was startled.

" Me. " Cui Heng relaxed his hold on her hand and said in a low voice.

Xue Yi heard the familiar voice, pursed her lips, and became even more nervous.

" Don't fight. " Cui Heng grunted when her elbow touched the wound, " Don't hide from me, I just want to say a few words to you. "

Xue Yi was hugged extremely tightly by him, her back pressed against his chest, and she couldn't get away no matter how hard she tried. She had to give up temporarily and said coldly: " We have nothing more to say, please let me go ..."

" Listen to me first . " Cui Heng interrupted her directly and said, " I have thought a lot in the past few days while recovering from my injuries . I was too conceited in the past. I promised you to set up a female household, but then I went back on my word and didn't interfere. It's your wish that's not my fault. "

Xueyi originally thought he was going to get angry, but unexpectedly she heard him lower his head and was suddenly startled.

Seeing that she didn't resist, Cui Heng continued: " And that dream of yours, I never took it seriously before. I didn't know you would be so scared. Last time you were so scared that you wanted to escape from Guangdefang. I shouldn't have treated you like that. you. "

Xueyi was indeed extremely humiliated by him playing with such a private place so wantonly, and she couldn't help but pinch her palms.

" I designed you to fake your death, but I almost failed to protect you. It was my fault for traveling this time. " Cui Heng continued, " You begged me to stay at that time . I should have agreed. "

" It's okay. " Xueyi lowered his head , as if everything had really passed.

Cui Heng raised his eyes and saw her relieved face, thinking that she would forgive him so easily, but who knew that the next moment, he was stabbed hard by that plain voice.

" Later, my eldest cousin arrived in time and saved me. " Xue Yi tilted her head slightly , her lips brushing against the side of his face, " It's enough for me to have my eldest cousin . "

" What do you mean? " Cui Heng looked at her, " I have already explained to you that I went to pick him up for my brother. Later I went to ask my grandfather for help. I was delayed on the way so I didn't come back. Why did you …"

" Second cousin, does it still make sense to say this now? You have lied to me so many times, do you think I will still believe your words? " Xue Yi asked.

Sure enough, people's trust and patience have a bottom line . His once self-righteous design brought out her sincerity, but now it has been completely shattered.

Cui Heng stared into her eyes, trying to confirm: " But since you came back that night in the alley, it shows that you don't care. Do you really fall in love with your elder brother so quickly? "

" Is admiration useful? " Xueyi has only really realized the gap between family backgrounds in the past few days. She was ridiculed by Madam Lu just now. She only asked calmly, " Second cousin , since you are so steadfast in your vows, can you say that you will marry me now?" Marry me? "

If it had been five days ago, Cui Heng had just received fifty strokes and asked for his grandfather's consent. He would indeed have the confidence to agree.

But the dream happened. Lu Xueyi said that she wanted to marry her brother, but it fell into the ears of her grandfather, causing all his efforts these days to be in vain.

Cui Heng naturally wanted to marry her, but now that his grandfather could no longer agree , he had no choice but to go to the battlefield and gain fame.

But as his grandfather said, swords have no eyes, and he could not promise that he would be destined to come back and marry her.

Cui Heng suddenly fell silent.

Seeing that he didn't speak, Xue Yi felt as if a big stone had fallen on her heart. It hurt. She pursed her lips, pushed his hand away, turned around and left: " If you can't agree , why bother to lie to me. "

" Don't leave yet . " Cui Heng still hugged her, " I can't make a promise to you now, but I will find a way to marry you openly. I just need you to endure it for a while. During this time, I won't If I lock you up again, I will do my best to give you whatever you want. Can you trust me again? "

Xue Yi's waist was hugged by him, and the side of her neck was filled with his warm breath, as if her whole body was being embedded in her body.

Cui Heng has always been strong. In the past, he always liked to lower his head to kiss her lips, while holding her waist and pressing forward, blocking her tightly from top to bottom. Even at this time, he still held her whole body All completely surrounded.

He was always full of love like this, and sometimes Xueyi couldn't help but have the illusion that he really loved her.

But the fact is that he can always make all kinds of promises without hesitation and break them without mercy.

Xue Yi lowered her eyes slightly, tilted her head and asked, " Can you really give me whatever I want ? "

" Within my ability, you can do whatever you want. " Cui Heng hugged her and finally breathed a sigh of relief.

" Well, I only want one thing , and you can definitely do it. " Xue Yi replied calmly.

=== Chapter 146 === _

" You said, you don't have to limit yourself to one thing, ten things, a hundred things, whatever you want is fine. " Cui Heng said in a low voice.

Xue Yi shook her head, but only said: " I want you to let go completely. "

As soon as she finished speaking, the swaying wind lantern in the corridor suddenly stopped.

Cui Heng slowly raised his head, and the hand holding her suddenly let go.

The moment the two looked at each other, not far away, Qiu Chan, the female servant who was ordered to stare at Cui Heng by the eldest lady, also happened to see this scene and instantly covered her mouth in surprise.

Chapter 101 _ the truth

" Are you serious? " Cui Heng stood up and stared into her eyes.

" Didn't my second cousin say that I can have whatever I want? " Xueyi looked away and lowered her head to pry his hand.

Just when she was about to let go , Cui Heng held her hand back and said, " Other than this , I can't let go. "

Xue Yi panicked, for fear of being bumped into , so she gently stretched out her hand to push him: " Let go , this is the corridor. "

He didn't know where he hit when pushing , Cui Heng snorted, and Xue Yi immediately stopped.

" Pushing on the shoulder is useless. If you really want to break away , you should push on my back . There is an injury on my back. Pushing there hurts the most. " Cui Heng noticed her stop and reminded her gently.

Xue Yi caught a glimpse of his slightly pale lips, curling up his fingertips and refusing to move, but Cui Heng actually took her hand and put it on his back.

His behavior clearly shows that the old times are being sorted out. Welcome to join us and read thousands of historical novels for free. It was a bet that she would be soft-hearted, but Xueyi really couldn't make a move.

" Are you reluctant? " Cui Heng noticed that she stopped and stared at her closely.

" No, I just don't want to make a fuss ..."

Cui Heng pushed her further and hugged her: " You just can't bear it. "

Xue Yi was hugged by him suddenly , and her struggling hand stopped immediately . Why at this time, even though she knew he was still lying to her, she still couldn't be cruel to him.

After a moment, she gave up struggling and simply said calmly: " Second cousin has promised me that he can give me anything , but this time he wants to keep his promise? "

The people closest to you often know the most hurtful words.

Sure enough , as soon as she opened her mouth, Cui Heng held her hand and immediately let go.

Taking advantage of the moment he let go , Xue Yi rubbed her wrists and turned around to leave without looking back.

Cui Heng stepped forward to chase after him, but due to the injury on his back, he had to stop with his back against a pillar as soon as he took a step, closing his eyes and taking a breath.

" Sir, are you okay! " Seeing this, Yang Bao quickly came over to support him.

" Madam, please wait! "

Qing Fang, who was on the side after being let go, also trotted forward to find the lady. However, when she saw that the second young master seemed to be unable to stand firmly and was relying on Yang Bao to hold him up, she became confused and looked back for more. One glance.

Qiu Chan, who was hiding aside , quickly shrank her head, and then hurried back to Ninghui Hall.

Although Xue Yi stabbed Cui Heng with her words, she felt inexplicably panicked.

After entering the courtyard gate, her eldest cousin was still awake, so she put down her things and sat there for a while before returning to Lihuayuan.

However, after not coming back for just a few days, Lihuayuan has changed drastically. After my aunt lost power, the second bedroom was temporarily handed over to Aunt Lian's care.

When Xue Yi returned , she saw Aunt Lian and her people guarding the door of the main room, seemingly watching her aunt pack her things.

" My master has given me an order for my wife to go to Zhuangzi to do some purification. She only needs to take some clothes. She is not allowed to take anything else, so as not to disturb my wife's purity. "

The second wife has taken off her hairpin and only has a common jasper hairpin on her head, but her aura is still undiminished: " Even if I leave, I will still be the head wife of the second room. You will be my concubine when you walk in. I will be a concubine from now on, and I will never be able to correct her. "

" You ..." Aunt Lian's face turned red when she was told that. After a moment, she said sarcastically, " I don't want this false reputation. It's just that my wife is seriously ill this time. I'm afraid she won't even be able to see Sanlang get married. It's really a pity. . "

These words hit the second lady's lungs, and her expression immediately changed. She was about to get angry, but she saw Lu Xueyi, who was just coming back, and her anger was instantly transferred: " You are here to see my joke too. ? "

" Auntie is overthinking. I 'm just passing by. Auntie has a good trip. " Xueyi gave a slight blessing, turned around and left.

" Do n't be proud. I've told you a long time ago. Now that Madam Lu is here, you are just destined to be a concubine, and your end will not be better than mine. " The second lady stopped her.

Xueyi didn't understand why one or two of them were talking about Madam Lu. She was upset and just said calmly: " What does Madam Lu's matter have to do with me? "

The second lady sneered when she heard this: " Are you deceiving yourself? Or do you think what Da Lang said is really useful? Let me tell you, in the end, whether the marriage can happen or not is still the order of the parents. It is useless even if Da Lang wants to marry you. "

Xue Yi finally realized that something was wrong. She slowly stopped and said, " What kind of uncle? What does Madam Lu's marriage have to do with her eldest cousin? "

" You don't know? " the second lady kindly reminded her, " Ms. Lu has admired Dalang for many years. A few days ago, as soon as Madam Zheng left the Cui family, she planned to marry the Lu family. Didn't Da Lang go to Fan Yang himself? "

It was obviously her second cousin who went to Fan Yang, and her eldest cousin went up the mountain to pray for her. Why is it that Madam Lu now admires her eldest cousin?

Xue Yi didn't react for a moment .

The second lady thought she was scared, so she continued: " God is really wise. You went behind my back and hung out with the old man. Now you have received retribution. "

Xue Yi stopped and pursed her lips: " Auntie always thought that I was my cousin, don't you know? "

" Isn't it possible? You can deceive others, but you can't deceive me. " The second lady looked at her sideways, and at a glance she could see that her figure had become much slimmer in the past few months, and there was an indescribable charm in the corners of her eyes and eyebrows. She was still new here. It's that youthful look.

This time Xue Yi finally figured it out. It turned out that the adulterer her aunt said was her first cousin all along.

So, everything in the dream was false, and she also misunderstood the drug that day?

" Why don't you say anything? You clearly have an affair with Dalang . " The second lady became more and more sure.

Xue Yi didn't say anything, but her chest felt tight.

On the side, Aunt Lian was about to leave, but she didn't expect to hear such a drama. She raised her eyebrows and suddenly smiled: " Did Madam guess wrong ? How could my cousin have something to do with Da Lang? "

" What do you mean? " The second lady looked at the different expressions on the two people's faces and felt something was wrong.

Aunt Lian was really proud of herself this time. It turned out that the second lady, who prided herself on being smart and calculating, had even mistaken the target of her revenge.

She covered her veil and laughed, intentionally leaning into the second lady's ear and speaking in a long voice: " It's not Da Lang at all. He has something to do with your good niece. He's always been Er Lang— "

The second lady suddenly felt like she was struck by lightning.

How could it be Erlang? Didn't Erlang help her Sanlang find a doctor?

Is it possible that this was all planned?

The second lady stopped Lu Xueyi: " Stop, is what she said true? "

Xueyi didn't have the energy to argue with her aunt now. She didn't want to say a word, so she turned around and left.

Her look made Aunt Lian's words more and more credible.

" You have lied to me for so long. " The second lady was furious and reached out to pull Lu Xueyi.

" Hurry and hold Madam down. " Aunt Lian quickly ordered to block the Second Madam, " It's getting late, Madam should go to Zhuangzi. "

" You bitch, when did you start a relationship with Lu Xueyi? " The second lady was pushed into the car and could only watch as Xueyi dodged away.

" Madam, you are overthinking, but I didn't say anything. "

Wu Lang was still in Er Lang's hand. How could Aunt Lian dare to tell the truth? She stuffed the person into the car and ordered him to go down and tighten her tone.

The second lady thought she was the one who set up the trap, but she didn't expect that she was being set up all the time.

After half a lifetime of planning , she ended up with a husband who rejected her and her son who was separated from her. Even her most important status and status, the rich clothes, were all in vain.

This is probably her retribution. It's not hers, and it won't become hers after twenty years of enjoyment.

But it was difficult to transition from luxury to frugality, and her torture had just begun.

Aunt Lian watched the carriage leave and then walked towards Xueyi: " Don't worry, cousin, the Second Madam is already ' crazy ' now . No one will believe her no matter what she says. But you see that Wu Lang was also sent to study. After a long time, he has realized his mistake. Recently, he has been sending letters of confession home one after another. Seeing that the Mid-Autumn Festival is approaching, would you like to talk to Erlang and ask him to come back and spend the festival with me? "

Xue Yi was in such a mess that she couldn't think of talking to her second cousin about this. Besides, she had just rejected her second cousin, and now she was still having second thoughts about whether he wanted to see her.

She shook her head, just said " I can't control it " and left.

" Hey, cousin ..."

Aunt Lian chased after her, but Xue Yi's footsteps were very fast and she disappeared in an instant.

After seeing her aunt off, Xue Yi felt as if her soul had been taken away . She didn't know how she got back to the wing.

She had been afraid of the dream , but now that she thought about it carefully, if she had not been so afraid and had not provoked her second cousin, the following series of things would not have happened. If she had been able to trust her second cousin later and not insisted on If you run away, maybe you won't be brought back to the house by your third cousin.

In this way , if she had not believed in this dream, nothing would have happened. It was precisely because of her fear that it made things happen step by step.

After all, this dream seems to be a prophetic dream, but there is no such good thing in the world. Now that she knows the secret, she must pay the price. Seeing may not be believing, and maybe it is her punishment.

When the past came back to her, Xue Yi had a severe headache. She always blamed her second cousin for lying to her, but she never believed him.

In the final analysis, they had their own prejudices from the first time they met, which led to more and more misunderstandings, leading to where they are today.

Xue Yi suddenly didn't know how to face him.

" Madam, the tea is cold. "

Harukata saw her expression was bad and reminded her softly .

Xue Yi moved her stiff eyes, then took a sip from the cup. When she looked up, she saw Qing Fang standing aside, hesitant to speak, and couldn't help but ask, " What do you want to say ? "

Harukata originally didn't plan to say anything when she saw her wife being so resistant to the second young master, but now she saw that her wife was obviously starting to hesitate, so she thought about it and said, " Just after you left, I saw the second young master being held up by Yang Bao. It seems the injury is more serious than what we heard. "

Xue Yi had been on the mountain these past few days and didn't know how serious Cui Heng's injuries were.

Just now she mistakenly thought that he was using the same trick as in the alley, so she broke away from him and left.

But now that I think about it carefully, my second cousin's injury was very wrong.

Xueyi suddenly remembered the naughty joke she once told her eldest cousin. According to family rules, if a brother seizes his brother's wife, he will be punished with fifty sticks. Your best cousin received the stick because he asked to marry her. Punishment, that's why he didn't come back in time?

Why did he really speak?

Fifty sticks, how serious that must be. No wonder there was blood dripping on the ground that day. No wonder she accidentally touched him today and he groaned in pain.

Why didn't he say anything? If she knew, how could she do this to him?

Xue Yi regretted it, but this time she couldn't sit still at all, put down her cup and was about to go out.

" Madam, it's getting late. Wrap up in a cloak and go out. " Qingfang chased after her.

" No need. " Xue Yi brushed her away, her steps faster than ever.

However, just as she was about to go out, someone stepped in the door before her.

=== Chapter 147 === _

Chapter 102 _ chase her

" Ms. Lu , it's getting late, where are you going? "

The eldest lady stood at the door , blocking the light from the corridor.

As soon as Xue Yi went out , she met such a giant Buddha . She suddenly felt uneasy. She bowed and quickly took a step back: " Go back to Madam , the room is a bit stuffy . I ... I want to go out for a walk. "

The eldest lady raised her eyes and looked around the room . She saw that the ice mirror was full of ice, and the clothes on the smoke basket were also fashionable Shu brocade. She was definitely not Lu Xueyi's helpless cousin who was not loved by her aunt. It can be possible , this is completely confirmed.

" You don't want me to come in and sit down? " The eldest lady withdrew her eyes and asked warmly .

" If you don't mind, Madam, I am willing. " Xueyi turned sideways, led her through the door, and then told Qingfang, " Go and make a pot of tea. "

" There is no need to mobilize troops. I only have a few words to say. " The eldest lady declined politely and only looked at her lightly.

The eldest lady looks gentle, but in fact it can be seen from how she dealt with her aunt Xueyi that day . Normally she just doesn't want to care about it . Once her two sons are involved , her methods are no more merciful than her aunt.

It would definitely not be a good thing for her to come to her at this time, and Xue Yi's palms were sweaty.

Sure enough, the next moment , the eldest lady spoke bluntly: " I have only one thing to do here today . What is the relationship between you and Jane ? "

Xue Yi stiffened instantly when she asked .

This is Cui Heng's mother. When she discovered such a thing, even when her aunt pointed her nose in and scolded her a few days ago, Xue Yi had never been as embarrassed as she was now.

Her eyelashes immediately drooped.

The eldest lady didn't understand anything when she saw this. It was such a bad fate. She let out a long sigh and said, " Say, how long has it been? "

Xue Yi lowered her head and lowered her voice: " It's almost five months. "

" So long? " Although the eldest lady had expected it, she did not expect that they would have a clue so early.

Upon hearing this, Xue Yi lowered his head.

" I'm not blaming you. I knew you were a good boy since you didn't deliberately climb up when you fell into the water. " The eldest lady was afraid of scaring her, so she slowed down her tone, but because she knew that she was not bad in nature, unlike Zheng Xiuying, It was the eldest lady who found it difficult. She didn't ask too much about their privacy, she just asked: " Then what's going on between you and Da Lang? "

" I have no illegal relationship with my eldest cousin. My eldest cousin just wants to help me. " Xue Yi explained immediately .

The eldest lady thought about it and felt that it was impossible. Da Lang proposed to marry him that day just to repay his kindness.

" Did you know that Erlang begged his grandfather for you and was punished fifty times with a cane? " the eldest lady asked again .

" I know. " Xueyi didn't hide it either .

" Xing Jian is very fond of you . What about you? Did you just go to see him? "

Xue Yi lowered his head and hummed.

The man is affectionate and the concubine is interested. Now the eldest lady doesn't know whether to be happy that her son is liked, or whether to worry that her son is too popular. She narrowed her eyes and said: " Xing Jian has been likable since he was a child. He is good at superficiality. He is both civilized and military, and there are so many noble girls in the capital who admire him, so it's not surprising that you would be tempted by her. "

" But ..." The eldest lady changed the topic again, " Now that the elder man's leg is lame, the Cui family will have to bear the burden of Erlang alone in the future. His marriage is related to the Cui family's future. He cannot decide it alone, nor the eldest son." The room can decide, do you know this? "

Ever since Xue Yi called Chang'an, the two words she heard the most were family status. Her mother had also been suppressed by family status her entire life, so how could she not understand that.

" I understand. " Xue Yi nodded lightly.

" You are a sensible person, but I am not here just for family status. " The eldest lady sighed softly, " I have inquired this time. My father-in-law did not want to agree to Xing Jian's proposal to marry him, but this time he made a fuss. After all these ups and downs, he had a reason and was determined not to let you in. If Xing Jian wanted to marry you openly, he would have to go to the battlefield to ask for a favor himself. But swords don't have eyesight on the battlefield. , Da Lang's example is right in front of me, and the master is also injured on the battlefield. As a mother, I really can't just watch Xing Jian take risks, do you understand? "

Xue Yi knew about Cui Heng's previous abandonment of martial arts and literature, and naturally understood how much Cui valued him.

She still nodded : " I understand. "

" Since you love him, you certainly don't want anything to happen to him, right? " The eldest lady continued to ask.

The tip of Xue Yi's nose was slightly sour, and she suddenly understood what the eldest lady meant.

After going around in circles so much, the eldest lady is willing to come here to force her to let go.

But knowing it clearly, she still nodded honestly: " I don't want to. "

" You are indeed a sensible person. "

The eldest lady originally planned to be kind and powerful, but now faced with such a well-behaved child, she didn't know what to say next.

" Ma'am, just tell me what you have to say, I can bear it. "

Xue Yi knew that now that this matter had been exposed, it might be irreversible.

Sure enough, the eldest lady still said: " You are a sensible person, but Xing Jian is stubborn at heart. Since he has received fifty canes, I am afraid he is not willing to let go, so I thought of letting you separate for a while. If it grows and fades away, he will naturally not be so persistent. "

Although Xue Yi had expected it, when she actually heard that she was going to be sent away, she couldn't help but feel her eyes well up.

" Don't be too sad. " The eldest lady took a handkerchief and touched her eyes, " I know you are a good child. I know everything about your family , and I will not send you back to Jiangzuo. I have thousands of acres of land and several houses in Jiangzhou. If you are willing, I will give you the identity of an official daughter and send you there. By then, these fields and houses will be yours, which will be enough for you. You will be worry-free for half your life. Moreover, Jiangzhou is far away from Chang'an, so no one will know you there. With your status and property being rich, and your appearance being good, it will not be difficult to find a marriage in the future. Are you willing? "

To be honest, the conditions listed by the eldest lady are already very generous for a legitimate daughter of a poor family, which shows that she is sincere.

But in contrast , it takes two months to travel from Jiangzhou to Chang'an by water alone.

Once I leave, I'm afraid it will be difficult to come back.

Xue Yi's nose was so sharp , but she knew in her heart that everything the eldest lady said was true. If she continued to stay, she would only become a drag on the second cousin and force him to go to the battlefield.

Someone among them has to pay the price.

Her second cousin had done so much for her before without her knowing it , and she couldn't just watch him take risks.

Xue Yi's nasal voice was thick and she breathed gently: " Then when will the eldest lady plan to send me away? "

When the eldest lady heard her promise, she breathed a sigh of relief: " It's better to do it sooner rather than later . Erlang's injury is almost healed. Once he can move freely, everything will be difficult. If you are willing, you can leave tonight. "

" Tonight? " Xueyi looked up .

" Yes. " The eldest lady said decisively, " You just had an argument with him today, and it would be best to make him give up now. "

Xueyi could understand the eldest lady's painstaking efforts, but she had just found out everything Cui Heng had done, before she had time to clear up the misunderstanding with him, let alone take a look at his injuries, and now she was leaving so suddenly.

Xue Yi felt extremely uncomfortable. As soon as she lowered her head, tears fell instantly.

" I know that this matter has indeed wronged you, but the long-term pain is better than the short-term pain. If you want to break it, break it off completely and don't leave him any thoughts, don't you think? " The eldest lady bit her lip and refused to cry when she saw her . When I came out, I felt uncomfortable in my heart.

" I know. " Xueyi sniffed, her voice choked with sobs.

But knowing is one thing, doing it is another.

" We really can't delay it any longer. News came from the palace that the border is in a critical situation. The Holy Emperor is in urgent need of someone. If you don't leave, Erlang will have to give up for you. " The eldest lady advised again.

Xue Yi clenched her palms and held back her tears as she agreed, " Okay, I'll leave. I'll leave tonight. "

" Then I'll arrange the carriage, and you can simply pack up. Someone will pick you up when you get there. "

The eldest lady patted her on the shoulder, feeling a little reluctant to leave.

To be fair , this child is good in every aspect, but his background is low.

But she had no choice. If she didn't send Lu Xueyi away now, when Erlang continued to be stubborn and provoked the old prince to take action himself, his method of dealing with Lu Yatou might not be as gentle as it is now.

The eldest lady let out a long sigh and couldn't bear to watch anymore.

" I understand Madam's painstaking efforts. " Xueyi sniffed and did not blame her.

As soon as they left, the tears she held back fell uncontrollably. She leaned against the door and slid down little by little.

She cried with great restraint, but the more she cried, the more painful it felt in the hearts of those who listened.

Harukata stood aside and couldn't bear to look at her: " Madam, are you really not going to see the second young master for the last time? "

How could Xue Yi not want to see her, but just as the eldest lady said, she was afraid that she would not be able to leave once she left.

Xue Yi's eyes were red from crying , but she was still choking and shaking her head: " It's gone . You should pack your things. "

Instead of letting her second cousin miss her, it would be better to let him misunderstand that she doesn't care about him at all, just like today.

Qingwuyuan _

Cui Heng was not well yet, so he rested for half a day after being carried back by Yang Bao in the morning.

The wounds on his body have basically scabbed over, but his back is in a special position, so he still needs help changing the dressing every day.

After waking up from a long sleep , Cui Heng pulled off his clothes, rubbed his brows, and ordered someone to come over and change the dressing.

Usually , Yang Bao did this kind of thing. Even if Yang Bao was away, Qiu Rong came. But today, Cui Heng gave an order, but Qiu Chan responded briskly and came over with her handkerchief twisted.

" Why is it you? I remember you are not serving in the inner courtyard. "

Cui Heng vaguely remembered that he had driven this female envoy away a few months ago.

Qiu Chan didn't panic, but when she caught a glimpse of Cui Heng's well-proportioned and slim figure wearing only a middle coat, her cheeks were slightly hot: " Today, while you were sleeping, Master, the eldest lady came over and said that it was because of your injury that you needed it. Jingyu, seeing that I am attentive, specially asked me to come in to serve you. "

Cui Heng frowned. His mother rarely interfered in matters in his yard. What happened this time?

But after all, it was his mother who brought him in, so he couldn't help but deny it right away. He just pulled up his coat and said lightly: " I'm used to Yang Bao, go and ask him to come in. "

Qiu Chan had no choice but to lower her eyes again: " Yes, I 'll go right now. "

After Yang Bao came in, Cui Heng changed the medicine, washed up again, and felt much better.

After sleeping for too long during the day, it was already getting late, but he couldn't sleep anymore, so he put on his clothes and planned to go out for a walk.

It was already autumn. When he went out and faced the night wind, Cui Heng coughed against his fist.

Yang Bao listened from a distance and couldn't help feeling uncomfortable.

During this time, the young master was busy with shipwrecks, traveling far away to pick up people, and received a full fifty sticks. His whole body became visibly thinner.

But the cousin refused to believe their young master no matter what . It must have been uncomfortable for him.

After all, Cui Heng was not made of iron. He was thrown away by Lu Xueyi time and time again. Sometimes he wanted to see what her heart was made of.

But whoever made him miss a step was only because of fate.

Cui Heng walked slowly, and unknowingly, he walked towards Lihuayuan again.

When he found out, he had already arrived at the willow forest next to Lihuayuan.

Cui Heng looked at the wing with the lights out from a distance and did not step forward. But when he was about to leave, he suddenly saw Lu Xueyi walking out wrapped in a cloak.

" Stop. " Cui Heng called her.

Xue Yi didn't expect to bump into Cui Heng at this time. She stopped and didn't know whether to be happy or sad for a moment.

Cui Heng stared at her back and found that the direction was towards Qingwu Courtyard. His palms were slightly sweaty: " It's so late, do you want to go ..."

" I left my things with my eldest cousin, and I'm going to go look for them. " Xueyi interrupted him , and followed what the eldest lady said, not giving him any thought.

=== Chapter 148 === _

It turned out that she was looking for her eldest brother.

Cui Heng loosened his grip and said, " You have to talk to me like this? Aren't we fine when we were in Guangdefang? I have already explained to you that I went to pick up Mrs. Lu on behalf of my brother. As for The marriage was originally possible, but now my grandfather has regretted it, and I am thinking of a way. "

" Then what do you plan to do, second cousin? Go to the battlefield and perform meritorious service to seek favor? " Xueyi asked him, enduring the soreness on the tip of her nose .

" You know? " Cui Heng asked her.

Xue Yi did not answer directly. She took a deep breath and deliberately provoked: " This is just my second cousin's self-righteousness. You have no idea what I want. I just want to be safe now, and on the battlefield, you can Are you guaranteed to win the battle and meritorious service? What if I fail to win or lose my life, how do you want me to deal with myself? "

It was this issue that Cui Heng cared about the most , so he didn't make a promise to her.

" Second cousin stopped talking. It seems that you also know that this is the case. In this case, we have nothing to say. If you miss it, you will miss it. If second cousin really cares about me at all, why not just let me go. Okay? " Xue Yi did not look back , only glanced at him faintly from the corner of her eye.

Cui Heng's throat tightened: " You ... really think so? "

" Yes. " Xue Yi's voice was decisive, but the tip of her nose was sore. The carriage outside was already ready. She didn't dare to stay any longer for fear that she would not be able to cover up if she said another word.

Cui Heng stared at her back, clenching and loosening his palms. He wanted to rush forward countless times, but he held back.

She was right, he had to go to the Northwest. He really couldn't give her a guarantee, so why should he delay her?

It's better to let her go for the time being and wait until he really comes back.

Cui Heng stared at her back again and again before slowly uttering one word: " Okay. "

When Xue Yi heard this, tears instantly filled her eyes.

The second cousin is such a strong person, but now he is willing to let go in order not to delay her. He really cares about her.

But the more he behaves like this, the less she can drag him down.

Xue Yi bit her lower lip and held back her tears. She only squeezed out a faint sound from her nose and walked away quickly.

When she reached the corner, Xue Yi didn't dare to look at her again. It wasn't until she got on the carriage that she couldn't help but hold her face in her hands and cry.

But soon, the coachman whipped his whip and hurried away from the Duke's Mansion without even letting her take a last look .

After Xue Yi left, Cui Heng stood in the night for an unknown amount of time. Frost seemed to have fallen on his black cloak for so long.

" Sir, it's late at night, go back. " Yang Bao couldn't help but advise.

Cui Heng seemed to have come to his senses at this moment, moved his stiff body, and walked towards Qingwu Courtyard without saying a word.

Unexpectedly, as soon as he returned to the gate of the courtyard, he saw an unexpected person.

" Brother? " Cui Heng stopped, slightly surprised, " Why are you here? "

" It's so late and you're still hurt. Where have you been? "

Cui Jing couldn't help but ask. He was recovering from his illness and she wanted to continue to stay with him tonight.

Cui Heng did not answer, but vaguely noticed something was wrong: " Didn't Lu Xueyi go to get something from you? Why did you come to my place? "

" Cousin Lu? She's not here. " Cui Jing was confused by his question.

" She didn't go? " Cui Heng frowned, this time he really felt something was wrong.

It was so late, and since Lu Xueyi didn't go to her eldest brother, where could she go? And why did she lie to him?

Cui Heng pondered for a moment, and the more he thought about it, the more he felt something was wrong. When he was thinking, he suddenly saw Qiu Chan standing in the corridor, and the broken string in his mind was instantly connected.

There are no good things in the world without a reason . Why did Qiu Chan get her mother's favor? She must have paid the price.

What a coincidence that as soon as she entered the inner courtyard, Lu Xueyi wanted to break up with him.

Could it be that the mother discovered something?

Cui Heng's eyes suddenly became sharp and he called Qiu Chan: " Come here. "

Qiu Chan was standing far away in the corridor, but suddenly she heard the young master calling her, and she immediately went over happily.

But the smile in her eyes didn't last for a moment, and then there was a basin of cold water in her pocket.

" How did you get transferred back? " Cui Heng asked coldly .

Qiu Chan had never seen the young master with such cold eyes, and her legs were slightly weak.

In fact, out of caution, the eldest lady told her to wait two days before entering the inner courtyard, but Qiu Chan had already waited for such a long time, and usually did not even miss the opportunity to watch the night once a month. How could she wait any longer, so Only then did he impatiently show his face while the dressing was being changed.

I didn't expect that just such an unusual move would be discovered by the young master.

Qiu Chan was so frightened that she lowered her head tightly and dared not speak.

" Don't you dare say it? It seems that something is indeed wrong. " Cui Heng frowned and said in a deep voice, " I can't hide anything in my eyes, and I don't have to betray my master. If you don't want to say it, then sell it out." go out. "

Qiu Chan didn't expect that the master's methods were so fierce , so she quickly called out with a trembling voice: " The eldest lady asked the slave to keep an eye on you. Today, the slave happened to see you and your cousin hugging each other , and then ... then the eldest lady sent the slave back. , I don't know what's going on next. "

When Cui Heng heard this, he finally understood.

No wonder Lu Xueyi didn't even dare to touch his wounds in the morning, but could say such decisive words at night.

Now that I think about it, Lu Xueyi seemed to be walking towards Qingwu Courtyard at that time, but in fact, this direction was not limited to Qingwu Courtyard? She was probably going to the east side door not far from Qingwu Courtyard.

Mother, this is obviously to send her away overnight—

Cui Heng knew about the underworld of the wealthy family, but he didn't expect that his mother would one day use these methods.

As soon as he figured it out, Cui Heng's forehead veins jumped. He immediately turned around and hurried out, telling Yang Bao: " Quickly prepare the horse! "

He had been delayed for so long, and Lu Xueyi might have been sent far away now.

Chapter 103 _ search

Cui Heng was injured before and fell into a coma . When Cui Heng woke up, Cui Jing was tired from taking care of him.

When Cui Jing woke up in the evening , she learned the truth about Cui Heng's disappearance from the female envoy .

It turned out that Erlang did not treat her as a foreign concubine as Cousin Lu thought , but he was afraid that she would worry, so he didn't say anything about receiving fifty sticks.

Cui Jing was in a complicated mood , so she came to Qingwu Courtyard just now , wanting to explain the marriage to Erlang . Unexpectedly, cousin Lu was sent away.

" Xing Jian, your injury hasn't healed yet, so you shouldn't run around . I'll chase cousin Lu for you. " Cui Jing said.

" No , I 'll go in person. " Cui Heng refused , quickly tied on his cloak and walked quickly to the courtyard gate.

" Xing Jian, you must not be impulsive. "

Cui Jing became anxious and tried to stop Cui Heng. However, as soon as he reached the door , someone took a step ahead of him and stopped Cui Heng .

" It's so late , Erlang, what are you doing to mobilize the troops? "

As soon as the eldest lady noticed the movement in Qingwu Courtyard , she immediately brought someone over.

Cui Heng was forced to stop by his mother and frowned : " It's my turn to ask my mother about this. Where did my mother send Lu Xueyi? "

" Is this how you talk to your mother? " The eldest lady said in an unhappy voice.

Cui Heng lowered his head slightly , but still did not retreat: " Please mother, please tell me where you sent Lu Xueyi. "

" What's the use of telling you? Your wounds haven't healed yet . Is it possible that we should pursue you? "

" Yes. " Cui Heng's voice was firm.

Even his injuries couldn't stop him . The eldest lady missed a step and pursed her lips slightly: " Are you really so interested in Miss Lu? "

Cui Heng was silent for a moment and said only four words: " I won't marry anyone but her. "

The eldest lady was really angry this time: " I won't marry anyone but her. Marriage matters are always the orders of the parents and the words of the matchmaker. Do you take my mother seriously with your words and deeds like this? "

" My son is unfilial, but my son has never asked his mother for anything in these years. This is just one thing. I hope my mother will agree. " Cui Heng lowered his eyes slightly.

This was the first time that the second lady heard Erlang begging her. She was stunned for a moment, feeling quite uncomfortable. She looked away for a moment and said, " You don't have to say soft words to please me. You can do anything else, but this matter is not negotiable." leeway. "

" Since the mother won't tell you, then the son will have to find it himself. " Cui Heng frowned, trying to pass through .

" Stop. "

The eldest lady called him to stop, but Cui Heng seemed not to hear her.

Upon seeing this, the eldest lady directly ordered the people behind her, " Come here, surround the courtyard gate and ask the young master to go back and rest! "

As soon as the eldest lady spoke, the guards behind her immediately rushed out and surrounded the courtyard door tightly.

Cui Heng looked around and realized that his mother had been prepared.

" Mother , what are you doing? " Cui Jing stood up.

" It has nothing to do with you. " The eldest lady was determined this time, even if Cui Jing came to persuade her, it would be useless, " Da Lang, take your brother back, he is still injured. "

" Mom , it's just that you picked up Madam Lu without my knowledge before. Now you want to send Cousin Lu away. What on earth do you want to do? " Cui Jing frowned as she watched her mother and brother confront each other. frowned.

" What do you know? I 'm doing all this for the good of your brothers. " The eldest lady still didn't let go.

Cui Heng stood quietly, slowly clenching his hands: " Mother, are you really unwilling to let me go tonight? "

" You are still young and can't distinguish the importance of many things. I can't let you go astray. " The eldest lady lowered her eyes and motioned to the people around her , " Why don't you take action and send Erlang back quickly! "

Cui Heng was known for being brave and good at fighting. The guard obeyed the order and had to go up. However, before his hand could reach Cui Heng's shoulder, he was held by the wrist and turned behind him.

Before the other one could get closer, Cui Heng kicked him in the knee, causing him to fall to his knees.

The two guards grimaced in pain and quickly begged for mercy.

Cui Heng raised his eyes and threw the person out without even looking at him: " Mother , do you really think these people can stop me? "

Two people fell over, and the others quickly took a step back upon seeing this, not daring to act rashly, and turned to look at the eldest lady.

The eldest lady didn't know what her son was capable of. She said with a sullen face, " Are you determined to go against me? "

" My son doesn't dare. My son just wants to find Lu Xueyi and hopes that his mother will be merciful. " Cui Heng lowered his head, but his voice could not be rejected .

" This is absolutely impossible. If you want to go out, attack me first. " The eldest lady stood at the door with her sleeves fluttering, determined not to retreat.

Those guards Cui Heng did look down upon, but he couldn't really do anything to his mother.

Cui Heng raised his eyes: " Does mother have to force me? "

" You can't be stubborn anymore. " The eldest lady did not retreat.

The two of them were on the verge of a fight , with neither one willing to give in. Cui Jing stood aside and watched anxiously.

However, he could not be persuaded. When he saw that the operation was about to begin, Cui Jing had a plan in mind. He suddenly covered his eyebrows and staggered: " Mother , I have a serious illness ..."

=== Chapter 149 === _

" What's wrong? " When the eldest lady heard that something happened to Dalang, she quickly moved over.

Taking advantage of this moment, Cui Jing glanced at Cui Heng and expressed brotherhood. Cui Heng instantly understood what he meant. He bypassed his mother in a flash, led Yang Bao to deal with several guards with quick eyesight, and rushed out of Qing Dynasty. Wuyuan.

" Hurry up and chase! "

The eldest lady realized that she had been deceived and immediately turned around.

But as soon as she turned around, Cui Jing hugged her arm tightly: " Mother , I have no choice, just let Dalang go. "

The eldest lady was pulled by her eldest son and could not walk. She could only watch Erlang disappear before her eyes.

" Da Lang, you don't understand. How can love be more important than life? You are not helping Xing Jian, you are clearly hurting him. " The eldest lady pointed at Cui Jing and her voice trembled with anger.

" But mother , if Xing Jian really doesn't go, then he will really die. " Cui Jing still hugged her mother and wouldn't let go.

" You ..." The eldest lady sighed angrily , not knowing what to say for a moment.

But she gave Lu Xueyi a token, and the curfew was not hindered along the way. Calculating the time, she might have already boarded the ship by now.

The ferry is connected in all directions, and as soon as the boats leave, they scatter in all directions. Even if they go there easily, they may be difficult to find.

The eldest lady was relieved a little and asked Cui Jing to go back with her.

Her mother refused to say where she sent Lu Xueyi, so Cui Heng had to find it on his own.

Although he was anxious, his mind remained calm.

It was already late at night, and there was a curfew on the road. If the mother wanted to send the person away, she would have to use Cui's connections.

Cui Heng thought quickly and planned to ask for directions from these guarded passes, and asked Yang Bao to ask one by one if anyone had taken Cui's token to pass.

After asking more than a dozen checkpoints in a row, he directly connected the routes that Lu Xueyi took.

Cui Heng was familiar with the terrain of Chang'an City. After sketching it in his mind, he understood that the route Lu Xueyi took led to the canal ferry.

—It turned out that mother wanted to send Lu Xueyi away by water.

As soon as Cui Heng found out the location, he immediately rode his horse and led people to the ferry. At this time, Cui Jing also got rid of his mother and prepared to help Cui Heng search together, so the two of them rushed towards the ferry together.

But Cui Heng met Lu Xueyi at three o'clock in the night. At this time, he was arguing with his mother and exploring the pass. When Cui Heng and Cui Jing arrived on horseback, the riverside turned white. It's almost dawn.

It was past midnight , and Lu Xueyi had probably already boarded the boat.

Cui Heng got off his horse and went straight to the riverside ferry. But those who traveled far left early. At this time, only three or two ferries on the river were still tied up. The rest were floating far away on the river, leaving only a black spot.

Cui Heng's forehead twitched sharply, and he called the boatman guarding the ferry to come over and interrogate him carefully: " How many boats have gone from last night to now and where they went? Please report them truthfully one by one. "

The old boatman was taken out of bed before he woke up . When he saw the menacing appearance of a group of nobles, his voice trembled with fright: " About a dozen of them left last night . I only know a few of them." The other villains have no idea where the official ship is going. "

" Then have you ever seen a beautiful woman named Lu, accompanied by a tall and thin maid? " Cui Heng asked again .

" I've never seen it before. Young ladies who go on long journeys all wear power fences, and it's dark, so I can't see clearly. " The old boatman replied.

It seems that the mother did not use the official ship or her true identity. In this case, the investigation is now at an all-out.

Cui Heng said nothing after hearing this, and personally searched the ferries docked by the river one by one, but could not find any trace of Lu Xueyi.

Lu Xueyi is really gone.

As soon as he recognized this fact, Cui Heng stopped and looked at the broad river from a distance. For the first time, his heart felt empty as never before.

Cui Jing didn't know what to do when he saw this, so he just stood at a distance.

On the other side , in a carriage not far from the embankment, Xue Yi did not leave.

She did get on the boat last night, but she has been seasick since she fell into the water. The boat had already sailed, and not far away, the guard saw that she was really dizzy, so he had to turn back and made emergency arrangements. A large carriage without Cui's logo, intended to escort her overland.

Unexpectedly, as soon as they settled down here and before they could leave, Cui Heng had already come looking for him.

Afraid of disturbing Cui Heng, the guard had to temporarily park the carriage behind a willow tree, hoping to wait for the second young master to leave before leaving.

Xue Yi was feeling sleepy. When she heard people talking outside, she thought it was her illusion at first and kept her eyes closed.

But then when she opened the curtain and saw the figure standing by the river , her heart twitched hard and she didn't look away for a long time.

" Xing Jian, my cousin may have left long ago. "

Cui Jing looked at Cui Heng standing silently, and even though she knew he was feeling uncomfortable, she still had to remind him.

" Then I will continue chasing. " Cui Heng slowly withdrew his eyes and ordered the boatman to prepare a boat.

" This water system extends in all directions. Once the ferry leaves, who knows where it will go. How will you find it? Don't waste your efforts. " Cui Jing advised.

" There is always a way. " Cui Heng still wanted to get on the boat.

" Xing Jian! " Cui Jing stopped him, " Calm down, now the clues are broken, we don't know where my cousin has gone, let alone what her route is. You can't find her. "

" Then what do you want me to do, just watch her go? Lu Xueyi has been afraid of water since she fell into the water last time. What if she is afraid now that she is walking on water? If there is really a storm on the road, who can save her? After she leaves, she What should I do with my livelihood ... With so many things ahead of me, how could you ask me to let her go? "

Cui Heng endured the whole journey, and questions kept popping up in his mind, making him restless for a moment.

Now that he learned that she had really left, Cui Heng almost lost control of his emotions.

A series of questions were thrown out, and Cui Jing was stunned.

After a moment, Cui Jing narrowed her eyes and patted Cui Heng on the shoulder: " I know you feel uncomfortable, but the mountains are high and the water is far away. Once my cousin leaves, it's like looking for a needle in a haystack. How can I find it? "

" I'll go back and ask my mother. She must know. " Cui Heng calmed down, turned around and left.

" It's impossible for mother to tell you. " Cui Jing stopped him, " I asked before I came , and mother only said that she sent her cousin to a place where no one can find her, so that you don't waste your efforts. She also She said she has left enough things for Cousin Lu so that you don't have to worry. "

Only then did Cui Heng stop.

How could he not be worried? Lu Xueyi indeed had no worries about food and clothing, but she was an orphan wandering alone and helpless. What kind of arrangement was this for her mother?

When Cui Heng thought of her lonely situation, there was blood rolling in her throat: " If mother doesn't want to say anything, then I will beg her until she is willing to speak. "

" Then what if mother refuses to say anything? "

" Then I will look for it myself, one by one, for three years, five years, ten years, and I will always find it. "

" The world is so big, how can it be so easy to find someone? If you never find someone, will you really never marry for the rest of your life? "

" Without her, who else can I marry? " Cui Heng's throat tightened slightly.

He originally had a lot to say to Lu Xueyi, but he always thought there was still a lot of time, so he thought it would not be too late to talk to him later. But I didn't expect that they would quarrel as soon as they met and never had a good conversation again.

" I have prepared a dowry for her. I originally planned to tell her after I came back from Fan Yang, but we always missed one step. I failed to stop the second aunt from giving her medicine. Now, I have missed another step. I didn't catch up with her ship, so I don't know who else I could say these words to. "

Cui Heng's voice was calm, but it was easy to hear the helplessness.

Xue Yi was already feeling extremely uncomfortable, but now when she heard that Cui Heng had even prepared a dowry for her, her eyes suddenly became sore.

Cui Jing didn't expect that Xing Jian would do this secretly, and he didn't know how to comfort him for a while.

Cui Heng turned his back and continued to speak: " I can't blame fate. In fact, everything that happened today is the result of my own karma. I saved Lu Xueyi once three years ago, but she couldn't return her in time for some reason. I was injured while returning to the carriage, so I asked you, brother, to go to the battlefield for me. I resented her, and then I had the idea of plundering her. But later I realized that this was a misunderstanding, and you, brother, also He wanted to make up for it, but he made more and more mistakes, and finally reached this point. "

After Cui Heng finished speaking, Cui Jing also fell silent. He only knew that Xing Jian's past three years had not been easy, but he didn't know that he had been feeling guilty for so long.

It was only then that Xue Yi suddenly realized that her second cousin was the one who saved her in the first place. It turned out that she had caused him such serious injuries due to her unintentional mistake, and she almost made her eldest cousin unable to come back.

She always blamed fate for playing tricks on her, but why wasn't Cui Heng trapped in it?

Xue Yi had missed this benefactor for so long, but she didn't expect that he had always been by her side. She looked at Cui Heng's silent back and tears fell instantly.

Seeing that Xue Yi lost control, the guard quickly made a silence gesture to signal her to keep quiet.

Xue Yi had to bite her lips tightly, but her tears fell even more fiercely.

Outside, Cui Heng was completely unaware of everything in the carriage and just looked at the river in silence.

" It's windy on the river , go back first. " Cui Jing saw Cui Heng's expression was not good, so she advised him.

Cui Heng stood for a long time before finally turning around, but as soon as he took a step forward, his heart was filled with anger, and a trace of blood spilled from his lips.

" Xing Jian! " Cui Jing quickly supported him.

In the carriage, when Xue Yi saw the blood on Cui Heng's lips, she cried uncontrollably and tried to rush out.

But the guard stopped her tightly and forced her back.

" Brother , I think I heard Lu Xueyi's voice. " Cui Heng wiped the blood from his lips , and his eyes suddenly became sharp.

Cui Jing listened attentively, but heard nothing: " You are overthinking Xingjian, my cousin has already left. "

" I really heard it. " Cui Heng looked around solemnly.

No one is more familiar with Lu Xueyi's voice than him. He has seen her crying, laughing, angry, scared ... He has seen her in every way, and there is no way he will admit her mistake.

At this time , when the guards saw that Cui Heng was suspicious, they quickly tightened the curtain of the carriage. Xue Yi was forced to cover her mouth tightly, but tears still fell uncontrollably.

Seeing Cui Heng's persistence, Cui Jing had no choice but to check on the tied ferries again, but this time, she still found nothing.

" You really think too much. " Cui Jing asked him to take a look again in person.

Indeed no one.

This time Cui Heng had to admit that he was hallucinating, so he had to turn around and leave with his brother.

Xue Yi sat in the carriage and watched Cui Heng's back walking by. Her heart felt like a knife, and she clutched the wooden frame of the window in pain.

As if feeling something in his heart, Cui Heng originally planned to leave, but when he approached the carriage, his heart twitched.

His steps became slower and slower, and when he passed by , he couldn't help but cough into his fist.

As soon as he coughed, the sound of crying that was so subtle that it was almost undetectable suddenly appeared in his ears again.

Cui Heng stopped suddenly and his eyes fell on the carriage.

His throat was slightly tight, and his voice was not so confident for the first time: " Lu Xueyi, is that you? "

Chapter 104 _ Asking for marriage

As soon as Cui Heng stopped , several people in the carriage held their breath.

Xue Yi tightened her grip and looked at Cui Heng through a dense blue velvet curtain.

She knew that he must be looking here too now.

As Cui Jing walked , she noticed Cui Heng stopped and turned back.

=== Chapter 150 === _

He looked around and saw that the carriage was plain and simple . It was probably just here to pick up people . He felt that Cui Heng was too suspicious, so he asked him to leave: " Xing Jian, you are thinking too much. "

Cui Heng stared at the velvet curtain but did not leave . He glanced at the coachman and said, " What are you here for? "

The coachman was disguised as a servant from the mansion. Cui Heng stared at him with cold sweat breaking out on his forehead: " Sir , I'm here to pick up the master of the house. "

" Since you are picking up someone, why are you stopping here ? Is your master not here yet? " Cui Heng asked again .

The coachman responded quickly: " The master only sent a message saying that he would be back in about two days , but he didn't know when the boat would arrive. That's why I stopped here and waited. "

Cui Heng glanced at this inconspicuous carriage and hummed lightly , seeming to believe it.

The coachman breathed a sigh of relief.

Inside , Xue Yi seemed to be split in half. One half wanted to rush out, but the other half was tightly tied by the eldest lady's words, almost tearing her apart.

When she heard her second cousin's response , she pursed her lips and slowly calmed down.

Being able to see him one last time before leaving was already complete . She should not have any more extravagant wishes. Xueyi lowered her head and said nothing while holding back her tears.

However, just when she was about to put it down, suddenly, footsteps outside quickly approached, and then, the blue velvet curtain was suddenly opened. She raised her head and was looking at Cui Heng outside -

" It's really you. " Cui Heng held the curtain, his eyes motionless.

The moment she saw him, Xue Yi 's tears that she was holding back fell instantly.

The two looked at each other for a moment, Cui Heng's throat tightened slightly, and he leaned forward to hug Xue Yi tightly.

Xue Yi was already feeling extremely uncomfortable, and when he hugged her, she buried herself on his shoulder and cried.

When Qingfang and the female guard in the car saw this scene, they knew they couldn't leave today. Cui Jing stood outside, glanced inside, quickly looked away, coughed into his fist, and signaled to the guard and Qingfang Come down and give them a chance to be alone.

Xue Yi was also dazzled by the reunion . Now when the people in the carriage left, she calmed down a little and quickly pushed Cui Heng: " No, I have to leave. "

" Leave? " Cui Heng held her neck and opened her arms slightly, " Why are you leaving? "

Xueyi sniffed and tried to keep a straight face: " I ... didn't I tell you that I just want to live a stable life, so of course I have to leave. "

" Do you really think so ? " Cui Heng's tone deepened.

" Yes. " Xue Yi's voice was choked, but she still held on.

Cui Heng glanced at the end of her eyes which were red from crying, but suddenly smiled: " If you did n't say harsh words while crying, these words might be more credible. "

" You ... you know everything? " Xue Yi's originally suppressed sadness suddenly burst out.

" I know. " Cui Heng wiped the tears on her face, lowered his head and coaxed her, " Since you can't bear to leave, then come back with me? "

" No. " Xue Yi stopped her tears and said seriously, " If we continue like this, the eldest lady said that the only way for you is to go to the battlefield. But the Turks are all brave and good at fighting, and they are extremely ferocious. If they attack a city, they will massacre it directly. Once defeated, the end will be very miserable. "

" You don't believe me? " Cui Heng glanced at her.

" It's not that I don't believe it. " Xue Yi shook his head, " The battlefield is not a child's play. Swords don't have eyes and things can easily go wrong. I can't gamble with your life. "

Cui Heng stared at her serious face and only chuckled: " You have never been on the battlefield, but you know more about it than me. "

" Be serious. " Xueyi sat up straight, wondering why such a big thing still seemed light in his eyes.

" Don't be afraid. " Cui Heng smiled, " Don't worry, I won't do anything I'm not sure about. "

" Really ? " Xue Yi still hesitated.

" Of course. " Cui Heng's voice was calm and he rubbed the top of her hair, " It's you who should worry. If I really leave, will you wait for me? "

The second cousin had already done so much for her secretly , and only this last step was left. It was time for her to take the initiative.

Xue Yi stared at him, her voice choked with sobs: " I am willing, I will wait as long as I want. "

" Okay, then let's go back to see grandpa. " Cui Heng lowered his head and kissed the side of her hair. " What grandpa and mother will say later may not be too nice. You stand behind me and just pretend you didn't hear me." , I have everything. "

When Xue Yi heard that she was going back, her heart was pounding.

The most critical level is still coming.

The old prince had always been known for his iron-bloodedness, and he could even deal such a harsh blow to his own grandson . She could already predict the scene to come.

Xue Yi shook his head, his fingers trembling slightly: " I'm not afraid, I don't want to hide behind you, I want to stand with you. "

Cui Heng lowered his eyes and saw her pursed lips tightly, her eyes blazing, as if she was going to die. He caressed the side of her face and smiled: " My grandfather is a bit fierce, but he doesn't know how to eat people." , why are you shaking? "

No matter how heavy the atmosphere was, it was no longer so scary when Cui Heng said it. Xue Yi's cheeks were slightly red, and she hugged his waist tightly, and the two of them went back.

When the carriage moved, Xue Yi suddenly remembered: " Weren't you about to leave just now ? Why did you turn back after asking the coachman? "

" That's stupid. " Cui Heng looked at her puzzled look and smiled, " The coachman said he hadn't picked up anyone yet, but the wheel had clearly been crushed, and you could tell at a glance that there was more than one person sitting on it. "

Xue Yi covered her mouth tightly at that time , but she didn't expect that the flaw turned out to be here.

The second cousin's observation skills are so keen and his skills are so good that he was able to figure out the route she took in just the middle of the night. He is so good, even if he really goes to the northwest, he will be fine.

Xue Yi finally relaxed a little.

But the relaxed and happy atmosphere disappeared as soon as they arrived at the house.

When they came back, it was the time to pay their respects early in the morning, so Cui Heng took Lu Xueyi directly towards the old Duke's main room.

The old Duke had just gotten up and had some tea. He was quite satisfied when he heard Cui Heng come to greet him. However, when he saw that Cui Heng did not come alone, his face suddenly became serious.

" Xing Jian, what are you doing? " asked the old Duke .

Cui Heng did not answer directly, but just flicked his sleeves and knelt down: " Xing Jian came today to ask my grandfather to grant marriage to Lu Xueyi and me. "

" Is this the one next to you ? " asked the old Duke .

" Yes. " Cui Heng nodded .

In the past few days when the old man came back , he had heard about Miss Lu's reputation for a long time. When he saw her today, she turned out to be a sweet and cute little lady. She was quite pleasing to the eye. No wonder his three grandsons all fell into disgrace as if they were obsessed. Got in.

His face was not very pretty: " I remember that Miss Lu was engaged to San Lang before, and then I heard that Da Lang also wanted to marry you. How come she is now related to Er Lang? "

" It's all a misunderstanding. " Cui Heng spoke for Xueyi, " Sanlang was ill before, and the second aunt thought Lu Xueyi had a suitable fate and tricked her to come over. After Sanlang got better, the second aunt canceled the marriage. The matter has nothing to do with Lu Xueyi. "

Upon seeing this, Cui Jing hurriedly stepped forward to explain: " Please tell me, grandfather, I asked for marriage that day because I wanted to help cousin Lu out of trouble. I have no personal relationship with her. "

The two grandsons explained clearly. The old man didn't know whether he believed it or not, but his brows furrowed even more.

When Cui Heng saw this, he pulled Lu Xueyi forward: " Go and say hello to your grandfather. "

Xue Yi nodded and was about to kneel down while holding up the hem of her skirt, but before she could make a move, the old man suddenly put down his cup and coughed heavily.

Xue Yi 's knees that had just been bent quickly straightened up again. She understood that the old man did not want to accept her courtesy. He was extremely embarrassed for a moment, and everyone present also cast their eyes over.

At this time, the eldest lady got the news from somewhere and came in, and the embarrassing scene was broken.

" Ms. Lu is here too? " The eldest lady seemed to have completely forgotten what happened last night. She only introduced the old man with a smile, " Father , this is the one who saved Da Lang I told you before. That little lady, didn't you say you should reward her well? She just happened to be here. "

When the old man heard this, his face looked better: " So it's you, then sit down. "

Xue Yi glanced at the eldest lady gratefully. The eldest lady's expression did not change and she just pulled her to sit down together.

At this time , Cui Heng was the only one left kneeling in the hall.

After letting Cui Heng dry for a while, the old man skimmed the tea foam and said, " Today I will just pretend that you haven't said it before, and there is no need to mention it again. "

" Why, didn't my grandfather promise me before? " Cui Heng raised his eyes.

The old Duke was calm: " There are state laws and family rules. The Bolingcui family is a Qingliu family. Although Mrs. Lu is not really engaged to Da Lang, there are rumors after all. It is not easy for people to misunderstand. If you If you want to get married, is it possible that you want to receive fifty more sticks? "

Cui Heng understood that his grandfather did not want to agree at all, so he deliberately found reasons to force him.

He pursed his lips and said very calmly: " As long as grandpa agrees , I can bear another fifty. "

When the eldest lady heard this, she was the first one who couldn't stand it: " No, okay, your injury hasn't healed yet. Do you want to die if you give me fifty more? "

" I have no choice. " Cui Hengping looked forward. Although his words said he had no choice, his tone was clearly provocative.

The old Duke's face suddenly darkened: " Listen to what you said, what does it look like? Do you still remember your identity? Where will Mrs. Cui's face go after you do such a thing? "

" I have already told my grandfather that I will not attack the nobility, and naturally it will not damage Cui's face. " Cui Heng said straightforwardly.

" Absolutely not! " When Cui Jing heard this, he knelt down quickly, " Grandpa, I am already lame. I am afraid that it will be difficult for me to hold a big position in the future. Naturally, it is best to leave the title to Xing Jian. "

" Brother, there is no need to refuse. This title should have been yours, and being lame will not hinder your ability to seize the title. I am in good health and can earn the title myself if I want. " Cui Heng did not relent.

When the two were arguing , the old Duke's face became increasingly ugly: " If I don't agree , will you go to the northwest to earn a favor yourself? "

" Yes. " Cui Heng replied.

The old Duke had given him a chance before , but he didn't expect him to be so stubborn. He waved his hand and called all the servants, women and servants down, then closed the door, and his voice suddenly became stern: " For a woman , you actually risked yourself and took the initiative to go to the battlefield. You are simply obsessed! You are so petty and careless. You have forgotten the responsibility I taught you before. Is it difficult in your eyes? Is there only love left? "

When the old Duke became angry, the eldest lady also became anxious and quickly urged Cui Heng to bow her head and admit her mistake.

But Cui Heng still stood straight: " I haven't forgotten. The battlefield is changing rapidly and is indeed dangerous. Even so, Lu Xueyi is still willing to wait for me to come back. In this case, I can't help her. "

The old Duke did not expect this, and was speechless for a moment, but even so, he still did not let go: " After your father passed away, I asked you to give up martial arts and study literature, and rest for three years. Do you understand my intention? I I took the initiative to become an official and went to a Taoist temple for three years to practice meditation. Have you ever understood my painstaking efforts? "

" My grandson knows that everything my grandfather did was to preserve Xingjian and the Cui family. " Cui Heng lowered his head and raised his eyebrows.

Today's Holy Emperor is old and suspicious, and the Cui family is in its prime, and he is related to the prince, so it is inevitable that he will be suspected, and this is how his father lost his life. At that time, my father had just finished his campaign in southern Xinjiang and was transferred to the northwest before he had time to recuperate. In the end, he won the battle, but he was also consumed and died. In the end, only His Majesty benefited.

Cui Heng understood his grandfather's intention of avoiding the situation three years ago , so when his grandfather asked him to give up martial arts and become civilized, he did not refute and only accepted calmly.

" Since you know, why do you insist on going? It's a dragon's pool and a tiger's den. Haven't you seen the fate of your father? This is the fate of blind loyalty. " When the old Duke mentioned his eldest son, he patted the table heavily.

" Xing Jian understands, but my grandfather also taught me that if you are not a king, you must be a minister . " Cui Heng raised his head and looked at him.

" What do you mean? " The old man frowned.

" The Turks have invaded, and the war between the two countries is a national disaster. The national crisis is at the forefront, and the people on the border are displaced. There will never be peace. Xingjian's request is not for the emperor but for the livelihood of the people, not to be a loyal minister but to be a good minister. " Cui Heng looked straight. He said, word by word, calmly and powerfully, " The Boling Cui family has stood among the gentry for hundreds of years. During this period, the situation has changed and the dynasties have changed. It has never fallen. It has never relied on serving a king or a master, but on the gentry." If Xing Jian does not go away this time when the Turks invade, he will truly destroy his foundation. Therefore, during this rebellion in the northwest, Xing Jian must go, both emotionally and rationally, and for the future of the Cui family. "

After Cui Heng finished speaking, he kowtowed heavily to the ground and said, " Please grandpa agree. "

The old Duke was originally annoyed with him for being obsessed with love and lust, but suddenly he heard these words and suddenly didn't know how to speak.

In the past, he had always felt that this man was very smart, but too sharp. He was afraid that his actions would be too eye-catching and make the Holy Emperor jealous. But when he heard this today, the gap in Xing Jian's chest was much wider than he thought, and his vision was also far-term. Much.

Having said this, the old Duke could not give a reason for his refusal. He just turned his back and sighed: " Three years ago, your father told me the same thing when he went to the battlefield. "

The eldest lady remembered what Lang Jun said before leaving, and she covered her face and burst into tears.

Why didn't she want her son to make a successful career? Could she have the heart to force her son to give up martial arts and become a scholar? But the glory of the family was bought with the bones of generations and the tears of countless wives and daughters . She just wanted to protect her son. That's all.

However, after going round and round, Xing Jian still said the same words as the old man.

This is his fate, Cui always needs someone to support him.

Although the eldest lady was sad, she did not say any more words to dissuade her.

=== Chapter 151 === _

Xue Yi stood aside, her eyes swaying slightly, and then she felt that she could clearly see the person next to her pillow for the first time.

The old Duke did not stop him this time, and only sighed longly: " If you want to go, go ahead. Just remember that I, your grandmother, mother, brother, and ... your unmarried wife are all waiting for you. You, you must remember to protect yourself. "

Cui Heng lowered his head. When he heard " his unmarried wife , " he raised his head instantly and met Lu Xueyi's eyes, who were looking at him.

The two of them looked at each other, and Cui Heng slowly moved away. Then he smiled for the first time tonight and said in a deep voice: " The mission will definitely be fulfilled. "

Chapter 105 _ retain

Previously, the second Turkic prince had just signed a treaty and returned, but the third prince sent troops to break the treaty . Suddenly, the border was in urgent need of manpower . The saint originally wanted Cui Heng , but he heard that he had just been injured and could not be assigned.

This time it was good. When the saint was hesitating , Cui Heng took the initiative to ask for the tassel . The saint was immediately overjoyed and immediately ordered him to be the general of the expedition to the west. He packed up his gear and set off as soon as possible.

After the matter was settled , Cui Heng became busy and rarely stayed in the house.

Although the marriage between Cui Heng and Xue Yi has not been announced, rumors have spread and almost everyone in the house knows about it.

Previously , Mrs. Lu had just been divorced by the second wife due to an accident. Unexpectedly, she was married to Cui Erlang. This experience is really enviable .

The news spread to Jiangzuo, and Mrs. Lu was also quite shocked . Unexpectedly, she had just lost a second lady and gained another " second lady " .

Cui Sanlang was already engaged to the daughter of the Wang family at this time . Since his mother left, he was no longer obsessed with Lu Xueyi and just smiled lightly when he heard this.

The marriage between Cui Jing and Madam Lu was tentatively decided. Madam Lu knew that it was a misunderstanding , so she sincerely brought a gift to apologize to Xueyi.

Everything had returned to calm , and Xueyi should have been happy , but when she thought that Cui Heng was about to go on an expedition, she began to worry again.

Now it is autumn, the army is setting off, and winter will probably come when they go west to the northwest. Therefore, when Cui Heng is busy outside these days, Xue Yi starts to prepare winter clothes and some cold-proof equipment for Cui Heng.

The eldest lady has also figured it out. Now that the eldest son has settled on the Fanyang Lu family, if the eldest son has made military exploits, marrying another noble girl will probably make the saints jealous. Therefore, marrying Lu Xueyi, who is of unknown origin at this time, is not a good idea. is a good thing.

Therefore, the eldest lady's attitude towards Xue Yi has softened a lot. The things she had promised to her before were still given to her to keep. She just wanted to let her marry Cui Heng before he went on the expedition, so as to calm his heart. .

But to her surprise, when she mentioned the matter to Cui Heng , Cui Heng, who had been eager to marry him before, did not agree.

" Why didn't you agree? " The eldest lady was puzzled.

Cui Heng didn't say much, and just said calmly: " The marriage is not urgent. It won't be too late to wait until I come back . "

" Are you afraid that if you don't come back after getting married, you will delay Miss Lu? " The eldest lady heard what he meant.

" Yes. " Cui Heng did not refute .

In fact, if his mother had not sent Lu Xueyi away, he originally planned not to even mention the engagement, but only waited for him to really come back before proposing to Lu Xueyi.

It's not that the eldest lady can't understand Cui Heng, but as a mother, she has a longer-term thinking: " I have confidence in your ability, but what if something really happens? You have to leave someone behind so that you can continue. Continue the incense. "

" I am not involved in this. Besides, it is less than a month before the expedition . If I get married in a hurry, others will laugh at Lu Xueyi. There is no need to mention this matter again. I will ask for the imperial edict in person and make it public after I return in triumph. " Cui Heng did not promise .

The eldest lady did have selfish motives on this point. If Lu Xueyi was her daughter, she would definitely not want her daughter to marry before going out for the war and push herself over others. She did not force it anymore: " Since you said so, I will also I don't want to force you anymore, I just hope you will be more careful. "

Cui Heng nodded in agreement, pondered for a moment and said one more thing: " My son is not here these days. I beg my mother to take care of Lu Xueyi more and don't let her be wronged. "

The eldest lady's eyebrows moved: " You're so protective of her even before we enter the door. Are you afraid that I'll eat her? "

" Son, I don't dare. " Cui Heng lowered his head .

" You are a man who is fighting for the country. Who dares to make your fiancée suffer injustice? Don't worry, I will watch over you. " The eldest lady agreed .

Cui Heng was relieved. When he looked up, he saw a pomegranate skirt flashing outside the door.

" Why are you walking? " Cui Heng recognized Xue Yi and stopped her.

Xueyi originally wanted to come to see if Cui Heng's injury was healed, but she didn't expect to bump into the eldest lady. She was afraid of losing etiquette, so she wanted to leave. However, when Cui Heng called her, she had to turn back and rush to the doctor. The man saluted.

Unexpectedly, instead of blaming her, the eldest lady kindly asked her to sit down: " Sit down when you are here. I happen to have something to leave. "

" Madam, walk slowly. " Xueyi said to her.

" It's still early, please talk more. " The eldest lady touched her head and left with a smile.

Xue Yi didn't know why, and after the eldest lady left, she couldn't help but scold Cui Heng: " Your mother is still here, why did you call me? "

" Are you afraid of my mother ? " Cui Heng reached out to pull her.

" It's not that she's afraid. " Xue Yi shook her head. Although the eldest lady wanted to send her away before, she was actually not bad to her. That day when the old prince didn't want to see her, the eldest lady even helped her out. She thought about it. I thought, and whispered, " I don't want to disappoint the eldest lady and make her think that I have no rules. "

When Cui Heng heard this, he smiled with unknown meaning: " I'm leaving soon. Mother is now wishing you had no rules. "

Xue Yi nestled in his arms for a while and finally understood what he meant. Her cheeks suddenly turned red and she punched him lightly: " Do n't talk nonsense ..."

Cui Heng suddenly grunted after being hit by her, and Xue Yi immediately panicked: " What's wrong with you? I touched your injured spot? "

" Yes. " Cui Heng said deliberately, taking Xue Yi's hand and putting it on his back, " Please help me change the dressing. "

Xue Yi believed it and quickly took off his coat for him.

When he opened his clothes, he saw that most of the injuries on Cui Heng's back were healed.

But the bruises were criss-crossed and looked particularly frightening. Xue Yi dipped her fingertips in medicine and wiped them for him. The more she looked at them, the more uncomfortable she became.

" Are you feeling distressed? " Cui Heng turned around and saw Xue Yi with her head lowered.

" No. " Xue Yi felt awkward and pressed the button angrily, " Who told you not to tell me? I'll give you another fifty bucks. "

" If I get another fifty, my waist will be really useless. " Cui Heng said with a smile.

" If it's useless, it's useless. It's none of my business. " Xue Yi pursed her lips.

" Why does it have nothing to do with you? " Cui Heng turned around and raised her chin, " Don't you know best how much it has to do with you? "

Xue Yi's cheeks suddenly felt hot, and she felt uncomfortable sitting on his lap, and her voice lowered: " I'm still applying medicine, don't make trouble ..."

" Fuck you. "

Cui Heng's throat rolled, and the hand originally attached to her waist opened the hem of her top and got in.

Xue Yi was still applying medicine for him, but gradually she became restless. She felt like a cloud in the sky, blown out of shape by the strong wind, or like a ball of soft mud, so soft that she had no strength, leaning on her back. It didn't slide down until it touched his chest.

After holding him and sitting for a while, in confusion, Xue Yi keenly felt the abnormality in her lower back and bit her lip gently: " You ... aren't you still hurt? "

When Cui Heng was interrupted by her, he stopped with his slightly bent hands and suddenly smiled: " I hurt my back, what's the hindrance? "

Xueyi originally thought that he had really changed his gender during this period, but she didn't expect that he was still like this. He would hold her down whenever he found an opportunity, and she suddenly became angry again.

In the past, Xue Yi would definitely push him away, but when she thought that he was about to leave, this time the mountains were high and the water was far away, and life and death were unpredictable. She did not struggle anymore, only put her arms around his neck and said softly. : " The door isn't closed yet, please let someone close it first. "

Cui Heng hadn't touched Lu Xueyi for more than a month, and he couldn't control it just now. Now when he heard her half-pushing sound, he suddenly calmed down, twitched his hands, and turned to help her take care of her body. Placket.

" What's wrong? " Xue Yi was suddenly let go, and the fog in his eyes had not yet dissipated.

" It's okay. " Cui Heng's lips curled up, deliberately teasing her, " I'm afraid the wound will burst open later. "

The tips of Xue Yi's ears were burning, and she buried herself in his arms and whispered, " Then ... can't you be more careful ? "

" Why should I be careful with your appearance? " Cui Heng caressed the side of her face lingeringly , his voice low and hoarse, " You overestimate me. "

Xue Yi's ears softened due to his deep voice , and her body had no strength. If this continued, his wound might really burst. She pursed her lips and had no choice but to break away from him: " It's getting late. , I suddenly remembered that I haven't finished the knee pads I made for you, I'm leaving first. "

" clothing. "

Cui Heng reminded her while staring at her loose clothes.

Xue Yi quickly gathered her arms, turned around and glared at him, and then ran away.

Cui Heng looked at her slender back and curled his lips slightly. However, after she left, the smile on his lips faded, and he suppressed the surging emotions alone.

After another half month of recovery, Cui Heng's injury was completely healed. The day of the expedition was getting closer and closer, and the atmosphere in the mansion became more solemn day by day. Everyone was hurriedly preparing for Cui Heng's expedition. something to use.

Xue Yi took the maid to make cotton-padded clothes, knee pads, wrist pads, and everything she could think of. She was also very busy these days. Occasionally she would meet Cui Heng, but she couldn't help it when the two of them were alone. Get close. But what was unusual was that after they had kissed, hugged and unbuttoned their clothes, Cui Heng stopped at the last step.

At first, Xueyi thought that Cui Heng was really worried that the wound would collapse, but later, his injury was obviously healed, his face was slightly blue, and he was so flushed that he still refused to move her. Only then did Xueyi realize that something was wrong.

The second cousin clearly didn't want to touch her.

He was so restrained, probably because he was afraid of not being able to come back and wanted to leave a way out for her.

When Xue Yi figured it out, she felt very sad .

But Cui Heng thought he was doing it for her own good, but if he was gone, she wouldn't miss him at all, and she wouldn't be able to support him for the rest of her life. It would be better to leave him alive.

After Xueyi understood it, she wanted to talk to Cui Heng and explain it to Cui Heng several times, but every time she mentioned it, Cui Heng changed the subject and became more and more restrained towards her.

Time passed quickly, and finally it was the last night before the expedition that things turned around.

That night, Xue Yi was packing Cui Heng's luggage. Most of her things had been sorted. When she was about to ask someone to move it, she suddenly found that Cui Heng had arrived without knowing it. He was leaning against the door and looking at her busy figure. His eyes were warmer than ever before.

" What are you looking at? Is there something dirty on my face? " Xue Yi was overwhelmed by his motionless eyes and quickly reached out to cover her cheek.

" No. " Cui Heng walked over and took her hand, " I just think we are like a couple. "

When Xue Yi was reminded by him, her cheeks turned slightly red and she argued in a low voice: " Isn't it? "

The only difference between them now is a marriage certificate.

" Not only that, she is also a good wife. " Cui Heng smiled and held her needle-pricked fingertips, " Does your hand hurt after doing so many things? "

" It doesn't hurt. " Xue Yi curled her fingertips, " In addition to me, there are also female servants here. Madam Lu also helped a lot, and the eldest lady also sent some. "

" Then there's no need to do so much. " Cui Heng smiled, " If you do so much, you won't be able to wear them all in three years. "

" It's okay if you can't wear them all, it's better than nothing. " Xue Yi counted the things inside dullly, " I prepared cotton coats, kneepads, and wool insoles for you. You like to keep things clean, so I also brought ten close-fitting underwear. Several items, as well as various medicines for treating trauma, medicine for sores, medicine for stopping bleeding, medicine for replenishing qi ..."

As she kept counting, the tip of her nose began to feel sour.

She really couldn't do anything for him, she could only prepare some trivial things.

When Xue Yi finished speaking, she was so choked up that she couldn't speak. She sniffed and hugged his waist: " Anyway, you must come back. "

" It'll be fine. " Cui Heng hugged her back and hummed lowly from his throat.

" Then you are not allowed to lie to me. If you lie to me again this time, I will ... I will completely ignore you. " Xueyi raised her head, and as soon as she blurted out her words, she realized that even if he really lied to her this time, She couldn't be angry with him anymore, and tears fell down.

" I haven't left yet. Why are you scaring yourself? " Cui Heng wiped the tears on her face, " You are crying like this now. If I really break my arm or leg, will you faint from crying? ? "

" You are not allowed to say bad words. "

Xue Yi was anxious and quickly stood on tiptoes to cover his mouth.

" Well, let's not talk anymore. "

=== Chapter 152 === _

Cui Heng tilted his head , kissed her palm, and then lowered his head to silence her chatter.

The two people were inseparable, and the kiss was even more explosive. The atmosphere suddenly became chaotic. They all stepped back and leaned against the window, and the kiss became deeper and deeper.

Cui Heng had no resistance to Xue Yi in the first place, and now that Xue Yi was deliberately catering to him, he was even more helpless.

It wasn't until he sucked harder and a sound escaped from Xue Yi's lips that Cui Heng suddenly came back to his senses, suddenly raised his head from in front of her, and gasped a few times.

" It's getting late. We have to go on an expedition tomorrow. I'll leave first. You have a good rest. " Cui Heng rubbed his brows, with a glimmer of water on his lips .

" Don't leave. " Xue Yi reached out and grabbed his neck.

Cui Heng didn't expect that she would take the initiative to keep him, so he put his hands on her sides and didn't move for a moment.

Seeing this, Xue Yi took a deep breath and simply raised her neck and kissed his lips.

She kissed without any rules, sliding from his lips to his chin from time to time. Cui Heng gradually lost control and reached out to hold her shoulders: " Stop making trouble. "

" I didn't make a fuss. " Xue Yi felt aggrieved, " I know why you didn't move me, but I thought clearly. I'm not afraid. "

Lu Xueyi usually looks soft and weak, but when the critical moment comes , she is more determined than anyone else. She left without hesitation before, and she is now taking risks to be with him.

But the more sensible she is, the less Cui Heng can harm her.

" Do you understand what you mean? If I don't come back, you will be tied to the Cui family and be a widow for the rest of your life. " Cui Heng reminded her in a deep voice.

" I know. " Xue Yi pursed her lips, " I'm not afraid of getting pregnant, I'm just afraid that you will disappear completely, leaving nothing behind. "

" You're too impulsive . " Although Cui Heng was moved, he still didn't intend to touch her.

" I'm really not afraid. " Xue Yi felt relieved and simply untied her coat.

As soon as the waist-length underskirt fell to the ground, it was actually empty underneath.

Cui Heng's eyes darkened, and he realized that she was determined today.

Taking advantage of the moment of his pause , Xue Yi took his hand and put it directly on her body, her eyes ready to say, " Whether it works or not, can you leave me a thought? "

As soon as the palm of his hand fell, reason and desire were at war, and the veins on Cui Heng's forehead bulged uncontrollably.

However, Lu Xueyi was still in the fire, so she went up to him, hugged his waist, and gently called him " Husband " .

If he didn't move, she would become more and more passionate.

The tense string in Cui Heng's mind broke instantly. His hand that had fallen down suddenly tightened his grip, and he lowered his head to rub her lips heavily with his lips.

Xue Yi also hugged his neck tightly, and the two of them kissed and moved to the bed. The usually short journey was extra long today . Before they could move to the bed, Cui Heng tried a few times and raised his head. Holding her waist directly against the mirror ...

Chapter 106 _ End of text · Part 1

The sky hung low , as if it was brewing with rain.

Cui Heng was going to leave for the expedition tomorrow morning. At this time , he should have called someone to carry the box away.

But after Cui Heng went in , no one came out for a long time, and Qing conveniently understood that usually the two of them were inseparable , but now that it was the last night of farewell , it was not hard to separate.

There was no rush to move things, the most important thing was for the husband and his wife to talk goodbye, so Harukata waved his hand again and called the boy down.

In the house , it was already autumn , and the window was half opened just now, letting in a cool breeze.

The night wind blew, and the sweat-covered skin of Xue Yi was slightly chilled by the blow. In addition, she was hanging in the air, and her whole body was relying on Cui Heng's hand on her waist . The hand holding Cui Heng's neck became even tighter. Pressing his neck, she urged softly: " Lang Jun , look at me ..."

Her voice sounded like a sigh , mixed with infinite longing , like a thin and dense spider thread. Once it was spit out, the person wrapped around it almost lost control.

The two people's shadows were reflected on the mirror in front , with their snow-white backs and jet-black hair . Cui Heng's eyes darkened , and veins popped out on the arm holding Xue Yi's waist, as if he had reached the limit of his endurance.

The voice in his head screamed that if he took one more step forward, he could get the ultimate joy.

But at the same time , the bones from the past battlefield reminded him that he couldn't just destroy her.

Cui Heng used to think that love was possession, and he would keep her by his side if he liked her, no matter what method he used. But it is different now. When he truly loves someone, he will be willing to restrain and tolerate for her. .

Even if she didn't have him in her life, he would be happy with it .

Cui Heng frowned, turned her hand that was holding Xue Yi, suddenly turned her over and tightened her legs.

Unable to refute , Xue Yi put one hand on the mirror, then lowered his head and saw their embracing figures reflected in the mirror. Soon, the mirror was covered by the hot breath of the two people , and everything was blurred.

" It's going to rain ..." Xue Yi raised her head and vaguely smelled the damp earthy smell mixed with the night wind as the heavy rain was about to come.

Cui Heng looked up and saw a bolt of lightning flashing across the sky, and he breathed out deeply: " It's almost here. "

Dark clouds accumulated outside the window , and the sweat inside became heavier and heavier, condensing into water droplets and dripping down. The originally hazy mirror cracked into pieces. Then there was a thunderous rumble outside, and heavy rain fell. Inside, the mirror was covered by even bigger The water droplets splashed and became completely mottled.

The strong wind brought the rain in through the window. Xue Yi was feeling hot all over, and his sweaty body shrank from being hit by the rain.

When Cui Heng saw this, he wanted to carry her back, but Xue Yi gasped and shook her head: " I want to watch the rain. "

Cui Heng didn't stop her either. After dealing with the dirty mirror, he picked up the hanging skirt and put it up for her, and wiped her red legs. The two people hugged each other and leaned against the window.

This autumn rain came quickly, but it was extremely continuous. The dense raindrops drooped from the sky to the bottom of the curtain, completely cutting off the house from the outside.

Listening to the sound of rain hitting the plantains, Xue Yi felt dazed for a moment . She couldn't help but turn her head and asked Cui Heng, " When can I see you again now? "

The battlefield situation was changing rapidly, and Cui Heng could not give her an accurate answer.

" Can it be done during the New Year's Day ? " Seeing his silence, Xueyi asked tentatively.

" It can't be that fast. " Cui Heng stretched out his hand to rub her hair.

" Three months is too soon. " Xueyi sniffed, " Is March next year okay ? "

" I'll try my best. " Cui Heng didn't boast, he just asked her, " If everything goes well, I will come back to formally marry you in March, okay? "

It's March in spring, when willows are like smoke and grass grows and orioles are flying. It's a good time.

Xue Yi's heart was pounding, she leaned against him and closed her eyes: " Okay. "

After hugging her for a while, she suddenly remembered something and reached out on tiptoe to cover Cui Heng's eyes: " Wait for me, don't open your eyes. "

" What do you want to do? " Cui Heng's eyes darkened, wondering what trick she was playing .

" You'll find out later. " Xue Yi returned to the dressing table mysteriously .

Cui Heng didn't stop her , he just leaned against the window and let her make trouble.

After tinkering for a while, Xueyi stuffed something into Cui Heng's hand: " You can open it now. "

" What's in it? " Cui Heng opened his eyes and saw a small bag of tips.

" You'll know when you untie it. "

As soon as the kit was opened, Cui Heng found that it contained a strand of black hair.

They are married as husband and wife, and there is no doubt about life or death. ( 1 )

When she gave him the gift bag, she was telling him that she was already married to him in her heart.

Even though he could say such things so tactfully, Lu Xueyi's way of expressing love was as shy as ever.

" Aren't you afraid that I won't understand? " Cui Heng held the bag of tips firmly in his palm.

" You will understand. " Xueyi hugged his waist sullenly.

Although he is domineering, paranoid , and has a bad mouth, he is also the best person to her. He teaches her to learn painting, teaches her to learn piano, saves her time and time again, and protects her time and time again. No one understands her better than him. .

Cui Heng had a lot to say at this moment, but at this moment, nothing seemed necessary anymore. He hugged Xue Yi, lowered his head and kissed the top of her hair.

There is such a little girl who has entrusted her wholeheartedly to him waiting for his return. No matter how dangerous and difficult it is, he will crawl back from the mountain of corpses and sea of blood to find her.

The two hugged each other quietly for a while, and spent the last night in the sound of rain.

In autumn and October, the 100,000- strong army was divided into six groups and officially set off.

In the middle, the Minister of War led the troops to advance towards Mayi. In the east, Cui Heng led the main force to march towards the hinterland of the Eastern Turks. In the west, the governor of Huazhou advanced along the Yellow River and surrounded the Turks from three sides.

In addition, in order to prevent the Turks from escaping, another minister of the Ministry of Rites set out from Lingzhou to cut off the Turks' westward escape. Lu Guogong stationed in Yanyun to prevent the Turks from escaping from the east, and the governor of Lingzhou surrounded the Turks from the rear. ( 2 )

The six armies were carefully laid out and headed northwest after leaving Chang'an.

Compared with the other routes that were either covering or besieging, the main force on the east route led by Cui Heng was obviously the most critical and dangerous route, directly fighting the Turkic army.

It was late autumn when the army first set off. It crossed the Hexi Corridor in November and arrived in Turks in early December. It was already winter.

The Turks had long been accustomed to the strong wind and sand in the northwest and the bitter cold in the border areas, but the soldiers of the Great Zhou Dynasty were not so accustomed to it. In addition, they were exhausted from traveling long distances. They were so cold on their hands and feet as soon as they arrived at the border areas.

" Sir, it's too bitter and cold in the northwest. If this continues, I'm afraid we will lose a lot of people before the war even starts. "

" They deliberately rebelled in late autumn. Isn't that what they had in mind? These gang slaves! "

A group of people discussed each other word by word. The lights in the camp were brightly lit for several days. After deliberation for a long time, they agreed that a quick resolution was needed.

But a quick victory requires a breakthrough. Who is willing to take the risk and take the lead?

Cui Heng had fought against the Turks many times before and was accustomed to knowing their temperament. After thinking deeply, he took the initiative and said: " I'll go, just give me three thousand people. "

" Three thousand people? "

Everyone didn't know what he was planning , and they all whispered, feeling that the second son of the Cui family was too young.

Cui Heng, however, was confident and led three thousand cavalry from Mayi alone , planning to attack Zhanxiang City, the home of the Turks, at night.

At this time , the second Turkic prince had been killed after returning, and the new Khan was now the third prince, Jieli Khan, who had just ascended the throne.

Jie Li knew Cui Heng 's reputation in the northwest. When he found out that Cui Heng only brought 3,000 people to raid the royal city, he didn't believe it at all.

" Only three thousand? " Jie Li sneered, " This must be that kid's plan. Based on my experience in fighting with him in the past, these three thousand people must be the bait he sent deliberately to lure me into sending troops. He just waited. After waiting for him to fight, he will send the main force behind to besiege us. This Cui Heng has been full of tricks in the past. We must not fall into his trap in this battle, retreat! "

So Jieli simply fled without fighting, abandoned Zhanxiang City and retreated to Qikou.

Unexpectedly, after he retreated, he discovered that Cui Heng really only brought three thousand cavalry.

Da Zhou won the first battle without a fight, and his morale soared. The other five generals finally convinced Cui Heng this time.

On the contrary, Jieli was furious when he surrendered a city. However, the Turkic tribes felt that the new Khan was clearly frightened by General Cui and were quite dissatisfied.

At this time , Cui Heng figured out the Turkic tribe's thoughts and took advantage of the victory to pursue them. He sent people to alienate those who were dissatisfied with Jie Li, and persuaded his trusted general Kang Sumi to surrender.

After losing a city and his confidants were persuaded to surrender, Jieli's strength was greatly reduced and he had to retreat behind Yinshan Mountain. Unexpectedly, this retreat happened to fall into the hands of Lu Guogong and Lingzhou Governor who specially besieged him.

Cui Heng was in hot pursuit, and three lines of reinforcements were behind him. Relying on his familiarity with the terrain and the severe cold in Mobei, Jie Li managed to hold on for several battles.

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it came to the most critical battle at Yinshan, the fighting between the two sides was particularly fierce. At this time, there was a heavy snowfall, and the mountains were blocked by heavy snow. The supplies on both sides could not be delivered, so they all relied on perseverance to fight.

Jie Li had already fought against the trapped beast and tried his best. Unexpectedly, the Eastern Route Army led by Cui Heng fought more urgently and fiercely, as if they were desperate for their lives.

In the end , Jieli was defeated and tens of thousands of people were captured. It happened that a heavy snowstorm closed the mountains, and the Turkic cattle and sheep were also damaged. He had no choice but to submit a letter of surrender to Zhou Dynasty to apologize.

At this point, after the Battle of Yinshan, the two sides temporarily ceased fighting.

When the news reached Chang'an, it was at the end of the new year.

Xueyi has been worried about the front line these days, has trouble sleeping and eating, and doesn't dare to miss any news. When she heard that Cui Heng had only led a surprise attack with 3,000 men, she was so anxious that she wanted to rush over to find him. Later, when she learned that it was his plan, she felt relieved.

Although it was the New Year's Day, because Cui Heng was still on the front line, the Duke's Mansion did not hold any big events this year. The family only got together on New Year's Eve.

When the news of the victory on the front line came, the Duke of Guo was sitting around having a reunion banquet.

" The Turks have surrendered and Erlang has won? " The eldest lady immediately put down her bowls and chopsticks, crying with joy.

Cui Jing was also overjoyed . Even the always serious old man also smiled and said " good " several times .

Xueyi had thought about this scene countless times. When she heard it with her own ears, she didn't recover for a long time and asked in disbelief: " Are you serious? "

" It's true, of course it's true. " The eunuch was specially sent by the prince to deliver the message. After reporting the good news, his voice began to hesitate again, " But ..."

When everyone heard this, the smiles on their faces suddenly froze.

The eldest lady was even more worried: " Nothing , we have won the battle, what else can't be said? "

" Tonight is the time of reunion. Logically, this kind of thing should not be reported to you, but this matter is of great importance and cannot be hidden. His Highness the Crown Prince decided that it would be better to tell you early. You should be prepared first . " The supervisor laid the groundwork warmly, and then released another news, " However , even though we won, a heavy snowstorm fell from the sky during the battle at Yinshan Mountain. The two sides were fighting to the death, and happened to encounter an avalanche. The second young master ... the second young master He's missing! "

" How is this possible? " Upon hearing this, the eldest lady staggered a few steps and fainted immediately.

" Please call the doctor quickly! " Xueyi quickly reached out to support the doctor.

At this time , the originally peaceful reunion banquet suddenly became chaotic. Everyone found it difficult to accept it and began to discuss it noisily.

Although Xue Yi comforted the eldest lady, she felt no better than she did. She held back her tears and asked, " Second cousin has always been very resourceful . Could this be a misunderstanding? "

" There are many people on the battlefield, and I was misinformed back then. Are you convinced? " Cui Jing couldn't believe it either.

" This news has been received by the six armies. Even if there are mistakes along the way, it is impossible for hundreds of thousands of people to hear it wrong. No one was spared under the avalanche. There is no way it is false. Please forgive me. " The great eunuch said. He bowed his head respectfully.

This time, the last bit of hope was dashed.

Didn't the second cousin agree that he would come back in March to marry her?

Why did he break his promise again at the end?

Xue Yi suddenly felt dizzy and felt the sky falling for the first time.

" Ms. Lu, General Cui probably had a premonition and left you a letter before he went to Yinshan. It happened to be sent back with the good news from the front. " The eunuch then ordered someone to take out a blood-stained letter. " Don't be too sad. "

Before it was opened, Xue Yi's tears fell directly when she saw the words " Letter to My Wife " on the envelope . When she opened it again, she burst into tears.

" My wife and I meet each other very much: after a farewell, the two places are separated by clouds and thousands of miles of clouds, and thousands of mountains are covered with snow at dusk. I may not be able to see each other again for the rest of my life, so I wrote this book to express my farewell.

I still remember when we first met you, you were dressed in a yellow shirt and had a young face and teeth that was rare in the world. However, the words are shocking and attract people's attention. I was not happy at first, but after getting along with you for a long time, I realized that you are pure and good, and the barriers gradually disappeared and my heart was shaken. One night on Lishan Mountain, I realized that I was trapped in it and could not extricate myself. However, you were trapped in a dream, and I was also arrogant, so we had many misunderstandings and almost never parted again.

On the top of the fiery waves, after many hardships, we finally found the connection between our minds. Unexpectedly, there was an emergency at the border. There were fishy clouds and smoke everywhere, and the situation was critical for a while. I love you very much, and I also love all the people in the world. Love and righteousness are two dilemmas, and I love the house as much as the crow, so I have to leave you and go to Guanshan.

However, in the past years, life and death are unpredictable. If I don't come back, you can choose another husband, and you don't have to keep my integrity. From now on, the sea is wide enough for fish to leap, and the sky is high enough for birds to fly. I only have this thought, wishing you success and peace. Paper is short but love is long, this is all. " ( 3 )

Halfway through reading, the writing behind it was wet with tears and she fainted. Xueyi held the letter in hand and lay on the desk, crying uncontrollably.

But if a person encounters dazzling pearls and jade first in his life, how can he catch other fireflies with fish eyes?

She has been fully occupied by him, and there is never room for others.

Xue Yi wiped her tears and carefully put away the letter. Her voice was choked but firm: " I won't leave. I want to wait for him to come back. He will definitely come back. "

Chapter 107 _ End of text · Part 2

The news of Cui Heng's accident spread quickly , and everyone in the Cui family was gloomy. Although it was the New Year , no one was happy.

The eldest lady was extremely sad , but what was even more pitiful was that Miss Lu had just broken off her engagement with the Third Young Master due to an accident. After all the hardships , the Second Young Master had an accident.

This fate is really ill-fated.

Ever since Cui Heng's accident, Xue Yi held the letter and said nothing . Although the eldest lady was sad , she remembered what her son had asked her to do before he left , so she still cheered up to persuade Xue Yi.

" Why don't you even use porridge? " The eldest lady sat down next to Xue Yi and ordered the female envoy, " Remove and bring another bowl of hot food. "

" No need, madam, I can't eat. " Xue Yi shook her head.

" If you have no appetite, at least you need to take some rest to avoid collapse. " The eldest lady insisted on asking the maid to bring some porridge instead.

Xue Yi stirred the spoon , took only a few bites, and then put it down.

The eldest lady saw that she really couldn't eat , so she didn't force her. She touched her head and said, " You kid , you are really affectionate, and Erlang told me to look after you in vain before he left. Now Erlang Now that he is no longer here, he has sent you a letter again. Let this marriage end here . You can marry someone else or leave as long as you want. "

" I won't leave . I want to see him alive and his body when he dies. As long as I don't see his body for a day, I won't believe it. " Xue Yi shook his head weakly .

" I do n't want to believe it, but natural disasters are not man-made disasters. The avalanche was so powerful that people were crushed into powder, and there were no corpses anywhere. " The eldest lady sighed.

It's not that Xue Yi hasn't thought about this possibility, but when she thinks of the living person disappearing like this, she feels extremely uncomfortable: " No way, he won't ..."

When the mother- in-law and daughter-in-law were grieving, suddenly Cui Jing rushed in with a limp and a letter in her hand: " Mom , cousin, the travel slip is still there! "

" What did you say? " The two of them turned back together .

Cui Jing wiped the sweat from his forehead and explained while breathing heavily: " New news came from the East Palace, saying that Xingjian fell into the col during an avalanche and escaped by luck. He returned to the camp three days later. Not life-threatening. "

" He's fine ..." When Xue Yi heard this, the boulder in his heart suddenly fell down, and his eyes became sore.

She knew that her second cousin was lucky and would not get into trouble so easily.

" It must be blessed by gods and Buddhas all over the sky. " The eldest lady also clasped her hands together and prayed happily, " Since everything is fine, will Erlang return to the court soon ? "

" Not yet. Jie Li is cunning by nature. This time he was tricked by Xing Jian and lost the opportunity to surrender and retreat. In March next year, the water and grass will be abundant, and the Turks will definitely cause trouble again. This time the imperial court has mobilized six armies, so Xing Jian felt that rumors of his death had spread, so he took advantage of the victory and pursued it, and when the time came, he would take advantage of the situation and destroy the Turks in one fell swoop. " Cui Jing explained .

" No matter what the plan is, as long as he is okay. "

The eldest lady breathed a sigh of relief and sat down slowly.

Unexpectedly, when she was relieved, Cui Jing suddenly knelt down.

" Dalang, what are you doing? " The eldest lady stood up again.

" My son has one more request to make, and I hope my mother will agree to it. " Cui Jing knelt straight, " After all, the Turks have handed over the letter of surrender this time. It stands to reason that the Great Zhou Dynasty should send a comfort envoy to accept the surrender. Jian Tongsheng's plan is to carry out the plan. By pacifying the Turks when they are about to surrender, the Turks can be caught off guard, so that the battle can be won quickly and the casualties of the Zhou soldiers can be reduced. "

Although the eldest lady is a woman, she is also from the Li family in Zhao County. She has heard and seen things since she was a child and has some knowledge of military affairs. She understood her son's intention as soon as she heard it: " Da Lang, you ... you want to take the initiative to ask for comfort." make? "

" Mother has a clear lesson. " Cui Jing nodded.

" Since you know Xing Jian and the saint's plan, you must also know that the current pacifier is a bait. Although the two countries are at war without killing the envoy, once Xing Jian sends troops, you, the envoy, will be in danger. You know What are you doing? " The eldest lady frowned.

" My son knows, and it is precisely because he knows that he has to go. " Cui Jing lowered his head , " Mother , my son feels guilty for fighting in the war three years ago. Although Wu La is dead, this only ends personal hatred and national hatred. There is still no revenge. Every time I think of my father, I always feel extremely guilty. If I don't go to the battlefield to settle this matter, I will never be at peace in my life. What's more, how can I ignore Xingjian who treats me so sincerely? No matter what the matter is, Whether it's public or private, the son must go, and I hope my mother will agree. "

" You have really thought it through and won't regret it? "

" No regrets. " Cui Jing leaned over and kowtowed, " It's just that this time I went on an expedition with Jane, and the most tiring person was my mother. "

" I knew that none of you would be willing to give in. Xing Jian is right. When the country is overthrown, what is home if the country is not there? Although I can't help you fight, I won't drag you down. " The eldest lady said quietly Sighed.

" My son thanked my mother. " Cui Jing choked in her throat and fell heavily to the ground.

The news of Cui Heng's " death " had just spread, and Cui Jing had sent a comfort envoy to the Turks. The Boling Cui family, which had just fallen silent for a while, aroused people's discussion and admiration.

This time Cui Jing went to the Turks ostensibly to be a pacifier, but secretly he also wanted to deliver supplies to the soldiers stationed there.

Xue Yi took the opportunity to prepare some cotton-padded clothes and leather boots for Cui Heng and asked Cui Jing to take them with him.

In addition, when she learned that the border soldiers could not withstand the cold, she took out all the cotton in stock from the cloth shops that Cui Heng had left for her, and rushed to make cotton-padded clothes and knee pads overnight, entrusting them all to Cui Heng. Jing, donated to Northwest China for free.

When she saw the carts of things being escorted over, Cui Jing teased Xueyi and said, " This is your dowry. You donated it and you don't feel bad at all? "

" I don't feel bad. " Xue Yi shook his head, " Those soldiers also have mothers, wives and children. I can still make something for my second cousin, but their wives probably can't even protect themselves from the cold, let alone take care of the northwest. Aiwujiwu, I think if my second cousin knew about it , he would definitely not blame me. "

After a war, they all changed a lot. They were no longer limited to small love affairs. They saw thousands of miles of mountains and rivers and the hard work of the people. Cui Jing sighed with emotion and nodded in agreement: " Don't worry, cousin, I will definitely take care of you. " The mind is transferred to the past. "

After preparing things, Cui Jing left Chang'an and traveled to the mountains in the name of appeasing the envoy after the fifteenth day.

This time, Xue Yi was not the only one who was worried about the northwest. Madam Lu also became nervous. The two of them had common concerns and there were more topics to talk about. Slowly, Xue Yi felt that Madam Lu was not as good as when they first met. So aggressive.

Compared to Zheng Xiuying, who was sweet-talking and secretive, Madam Lu was obviously much more frank and cheerful.

It didn't take long for the situation on the front line to become tense.

At first, Cui Jing arrived at the Turks in the name of appeasement , and both sides were in peace.

Just when Jie Li relaxed his vigilance, Cui Heng, who had already been informed of his death, suddenly appeared and led troops to attack the royal city at night.

Knowing that he had been tricked again , Jie Li was furious and wanted to kill Cui Jing in front of the battle in protest.

Cui Jing had expected it and died calmly. At the critical moment, Cui Heng attacked the royal city. Seeing that the situation was over, Jie Li had to let Cui Jing go to show his sincerity, and finally surrendered to the Great Zhou Dynasty.

At this point, the Eastern Turks were completely subjugated.

In this battle, the Cui brothers cooperated internally and externally, cooperated tacitly, and destroyed the Turks with the least casualties. After this battle, the territory of the Great Zhou Dynasty expanded hundreds of miles to the west and north, which was unprecedented in the history of the dynasty.

When the army returned to the court, it coincided with the Shangsi Festival on March 3rd. The whole country was excited. The Cui family produced two talents in the battle, which made them unparalleled in the limelight and strengthened their reputation as the leader of a century-old gentry.

When Madam Lu heard that the army had returned, she couldn't wait to have a look at the city gate. She took the initiative to find Xue Yi and said, " Today the army will return to court. I heard that the Holy Emperor personally came out of the palace to greet him. Do you want to go and have a look? "

It's been half a year since I last saw Cui Heng, how could Xue Yi not want to go.

But she couldn't wipe her face away and shook her head coyly: " It's better not to go. I'm not married yet, so it's easy for others to gossip. "

" What's there to say? We're all engaged. " Madam Lu looked carefree on the surface, but in fact she was a little embarrassed. " It's okay. Let's go together. We just stand on the tower from a distance and take a look. "

Xue Yi was moved and rubbed her fingers gently: " Is it true that I won't be discovered? "

Madam Lu caught a glimpse of her red fingers, smiled and pulled the person up with one hand, and pulled a power fence to cover it with the other hand: " If you wear it tightly, you won't be discovered. "

" Then we have to stand farther away. "

Xue Yi's cheeks were slightly red, but she couldn't resist her curiosity, so she boldly went to the city gate secretly with Madam Lu.

When the army set off, Xue Yi was not in time to see them off. Now, for the first time, she saw so many soldiers in iron armor, pouring darkly from the official road to the west, like a dark cloud. She was so shocked by the momentum that she didn't even blink. .

Madam Lu looked at it with gusto, raising her eyes and tiptoing to look around from time to time.

" Look at that, is that the second brother? " Madam Lu pointed at a man wearing silver armor and riding a horse in front and shouted to Xue Yi,

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Xue Yi quickly lifted the power fence and recognized him at a glance among thousands of people.

" It seems ..." Xue Yi's voice was dull.

" Hey, are you shy? " Madam Lu joked.

" No. " Xue Yi retorted quickly, but the tips of her ears turned red.

Madam Lu wanted to continue joking, but Xue Yi refused to give up and pointed at a man wearing a crimson official robe: " Look, is that my eldest cousin? "

Madam Lu turned her head and recognized Cui Jing from a distance, and she also blushed.

The two people rubbed each other's elbows and said nothing. They each secretly lifted the power fence and looked at the city wall.

Suddenly, Cui Heng seemed to feel something, and raised his head and glanced at the city wall.

Xue Yi immediately shrank her head and pulled Madam Lu to squat down: " Hurry up and lower your head . "

Madam Lu didn't dare to look any further. The two of them looked at each other and smiled, then quietly returned to the Duke's Mansion before the army entered the city.

The people under the city wall looked at each other, and a slight smile appeared on the corners of their lips.

When the army returned to the court, Xueyi thought that Cui Heng must be very busy today. He had to go to the palace to report his duties. After returning home, he had to pay homage to his grandparents, first lady, and all the elders in the clan, waiting for him to truly When I come down to find her, I'm afraid it will have to be at least night.

But Xueyi didn't expect that as soon as Cui Heng returned home, she would be called to the front yard.

" What happened? " Xue Yi felt uneasy, thinking that something happened when Cui Heng was reporting on his duties.

" It's a good thing. " The female messenger next to the eldest lady was mysterious and pulled her away.

" Am I the only one going ? Where's Sister Lu? " Xue Yi was not used to it.

" Yes, I am the only one here. This is a great honor . " The female messenger smiled from ear to ear , " Madam, please leave quickly. Do n't keep your noble man waiting. "

Xueyi didn't know why, so she could only follow the envoy to the front yard with her heart pounding.

As soon as she passed by, she realized that the room was full of darkness. Everyone was here. Cui Heng was also there, standing in the front left, looking at her with a smile.

Looking again, the person standing in front of the hall seemed to be a civil servant.

Could it be that this is ... Xue Yi suddenly thought of an idea .

" Ms. Lu, hurry up and accept the order. General Cui has made great achievements. Saints will be rewarded after their merits. But in front of all the civil and military officials, he did not want gold, silver, or land. He only asked for a marriage. According to the imperial edict, please ask a saint to marry you. This is an unprecedented honor! " Hanlin Chengzhi said happily.

The saints have granted marriage, and now no one dares to mention the previous marriage between Xue Yi and Cui Sanlang. Even if everyone present had complained about it before, they dare not mention it again now.

The tip of Xue Yi's nose suddenly became very sore , and she held back her tears and said, " A commoner woman thanks the Emperor for his kindness. "

When she looked up and saw the smile in Cui Heng's eyes, she broke down into tears and smiled.

After receiving the imperial edict, the whole family held a banquet.

After the banquet , Xue Yi was slightly drunk. Although there was nothing visible on Cui Heng's face, Xue Yi felt that he must also be drunk, otherwise he wouldn't glance at her from time to time while still at the table.

His eyes were stained with alcohol, and he seemed to be smiling but not smiling. His knuckles on the case were also tapped, which made Xue Yi suddenly feel panicked and start pounding.

Sure enough, after the banquet was over, as soon as they walked out of Shou'an Hall and reached the willow forest, Cui Heng put his arms around her waist and led her to Qingwu Courtyard.

" Will someone see it? " Xue Yi quietly reached out to grab it as she walked.

" There is no one left. " Cui Heng's voice was deep and gravelly, " Besides , we are now married. We are unmarried couples. We haven't seen each other for half a year. Who would be able to chat about old times for a little chat? Welcome to join us. Historical novels Watch tens of thousands of movies for free.? "

Perhaps it was because of drinking that his eyes were surprisingly hot tonight, and Xue Yi was a little dizzy from the smell of alcohol hitting his face.

Xue Yi made a mistake and did not retort again . She hummed in a low voice and followed him back one after another.

There had been so many people just now that Xue Yi didn't dare to look at him directly. Now she used the wind lamp in the corridor to look at him carefully and found that he was darker, his contours were clearer, and his figure was thinner. He looks more mature and tough than before.

As Xue Yi walked, her steps slowed down.

" What's the matter, do you dislike me? " Cui Heng noticed the appraising gaze and turned around to ask.

" No. " Xue Yi shook his head, " How was your injury from the avalanche before ? "

" It's ready. " Cui Heng replied calmly.

" No sequelae? " Xueyi was still worried.

How could there be no such thing as a narrow escape? But Cui Heng didn't say anything . He just took her hand and put it on her collar: " Don't believe it? If you don't believe it, just go back with me and check it out. "

" You're a bastard! "

Xue Yi quickly retracted her hands and couldn't help but complain. He hadn't changed at all in the past six months.

" The imperial edict has been issued. It's too late for you to regret it this time. " Cui Heng generously held her waist, " Besides , you don't miss me, so who went to take a peek at the city wall this morning? "

Sure enough, he discovered it.

Xue Yi blushed: " You ... you saw it? "

" It's hard for me to recognize two women with long wavy fences covering them from head to tail. " Cui Heng smiled.

Xue Yi's thoughts were poked into her mind, and she couldn't refute this time.

When he looked up , his eyes met, and the night suddenly became dry. When he looked away again, the pace of his feet unknowingly accelerated a lot.

The Qingwu Courtyard, which had been dormant for half a year, burst into flames as soon as it was opened. The two of them lost their clothes as they walked, expressing their longing for each other in the most direct and primitive way. Before they reached the bed, the fire was so intense that they couldn't suppress it. They gasped and gasped briefly. The breaths are intertwined, the long burning night is about to become bright, and the spring flowers are about to burn.

The screen fell down, the table crooked, and eventually the curtain was torn apart, the window was half-opened, and fireworks filled the sky above our heads.

When the fireworks were brilliant, Xue Yi raised her neck and looked up, her eyes sparkling.

The fireworks were set off six times to celebrate the return of the army, and the entire city of Chang'an was as bright as day.

Everything in front of me was too perfect to be true.

When it came to a stop , Xueyi couldn't help but look back, holding on to her legs that were so weak from being pounded: " During the avalanche , I heard that you were washed to the bottom of the canyon. How did you get back? "

Cui Heng took a deep breath before slowly calming down: " Walk back. "

" How long have you been gone? " Xueyi could already capture the part of him that he deliberately didn't want to mention.

" Three days and two nights. " Cui Heng frowned and stretched out his hand to straighten their clothes.

Sure enough, she said how could such a good thing happen? After three days and two nights of journey, she was still injured, and an ordinary person would have died long ago.

" How did you survive these three days? " Xue Yi's nose felt sore and she breathed lightly.

" On that wallet. " Cui Heng replied briefly.

Xue Yi blinked and held her breath.

" Really. " Cui Heng took out the faded purse that was soaked in snow and water, and raised the corners of his lips slightly, " I was thinking at that time , if I can't go back, I'm afraid you'll be beaten by me if you're so crying. Drowning in tears. "

" You're talking nonsense again ! " Xueyi slapped him, obviously smiling, but tears fell out.

" I will not do it again. "

Cui Heng said nothing more and stretched out his hands to hug the person.

When the last fireworks exploded, Xueyi quickly closed her eyes, clasped her hands together and made a pious wish.

" What wish did you make this time? "

" I made three wishes. " Xue Yi slowly opened her eyes.

" Which three? " Cui Heng leaned against the window and looked at her with a smile.

" I wish that my husband would live a thousand years . "

Xue Yi's voice was clear and clear. When she said something, Cui Heng hummed.

" I wish that I will always be in good health. "

" What about the third one? "

" Three wishes are like the swallows on Liang Shang, seeing each other every year. "

Xue Yi stood on tiptoes and kissed the corner of his lips gently.

" See you every year. "

Cui Heng lowered his head , pressed it against her forehead and repeated it.

This is their most simple wish after experiencing life and death.

—End of text—

=== Chapter 108 _ Extra 1 · Marriage ===

As soon as the wind blows from the willows , the weather gradually gets hotter.

At this time , it was exactly one year since Xue Yi first came to Chang'an. When she first arrived last year, she was like duckweed . Now everything has settled and she is as stable as ever.

As the eldest son of the eldest family, Cui Jing 's marriage to Madam Lu should be arranged first. Fortunately, the decision was made last year. After the six rites and five rites, all that was needed now was to welcome her in person.

In early March , Cui Jing married Lady Lu.

After getting married, one of them was gentle and the other was straightforward . Although they had some minor quarrels, they got along well and lived a happy life.

After Cui Jing , it was Cui Heng's turn.

However, after returning to the court , there were still a lot of troubles in terms of rewards for merit , pensions for soldiers and handling the follow-up of Turkic surrender. Therefore , even though Cui Heng returned to the court , he has been quite busy , and the wedding was scheduled for May.

According to custom, a woman should marry from her natal family . Previously, Xue Yi stayed in the Duke's Mansion because Cui Heng did not return from the expedition . In addition, the eldest lady was considerate. Now that the wedding is approaching , it is time for her to go back.

So not long after Cui Jing got married , Xueyi returned to Jiangzuo.

Not long after they reunited , the two were about to separate . Cui Heng heard that she was leaving. Although he did not object, his expression was really not good.

However, Xue Yi breathed a sigh of relief. She had previously been worried that Cui Heng had narrowly escaped death on the battlefield and that his body might not be able to bear it when he came back. Later, she realized that she was clearly the one who was " unbearable " .

It was better to be separated for a while. Xueyi rubbed her red face and insisted on leaving.

After all, the etiquette and customs were there. Even if Cui Heng didn't want her to leave, he couldn't ruin her reputation, so he still sent someone to escort her back.

Half a month later, Xue Yi returned to Jiangzuo. At this time , although the second lady claimed to be ill, everyone vaguely knew the reason behind it. They all turned their attention to Xue Yi, and their attitude towards her changed drastically from before .

Even her father, who was lukewarm to her in the past, came to the door to pick her up this time.

" Third girl, you have been gone for nearly a year. During this year, my father has missed you very much. I originally wanted to ask your aunt to help you find a good family. I didn't expect that you would be so lucky. It's not in vain." I've worked hard. " Father Lu couldn't hide his excitement, " How's it going? Is your journey going smoothly? "

Father Lu was born with a good temper and always had a good temper towards everyone. It was precisely because of this that he deceived Xue Yi's mother.

Xueyi had been deceived by her father 's sweet words before , but after this year, she felt more and more that when dealing with others, you should not listen to what he said, but to see what he did.

She suppressed the emotions in her eyes and said calmly: " I'm tired of worrying about my father, so the eldest lady sent me a bodyguard. There were no disturbances along the way. "

Father Lu glanced at her and found that she had gone out, and there were twenty or thirty guards accompanying her. This showed how much Cui valued her, so he became more and more concerned about her: " It's okay. Since I learned that you were coming back, I I have been thinking about it, but now I have finally let it go. Let's go back. There is a big banquet in the house for you to wash away the dust. "

" Yes, Chang'an is north of Chang'an, and the taste is not very similar to Jiangzuo. You must have missed Jiangzuo after being away from home for a long time. Your father specially ordered someone to prepare your favorite steamed seabass tonight, which must suit your taste. " Mr. Wei who was standing aside also came over diligently, holding Xue Yi as he walked, and said tentatively, " I heard that the Turks were destroyed this time, and the saint was very happy. The second young master was promoted to three levels in a row, and now he is the minister's right servant. Isn't it a gift to the governor of the state? "

" Auntie is quite well informed. " Xue Yi pursed her lips and brushed away Wei's hand holding hers carelessly .

Mrs. Wei heard her sarcasm. She originally wanted to get angry as before, but the girl in front of her was no longer what she used to be. She could only hold back and said, " I am your mother , how can I not care about you. "

Although she said this, she glanced at Father Lu, quite dissatisfied.

Father Lu couldn't afford to offend both sides now, so he had no choice but to go forward and smooth things over: " Your mother also has good intentions. After all, he will be your husband in the near future. Our Lu family will have to rely on him in the future, so naturally we should be more concerned. "

When Xue Yi heard this, she started to have a headache. How did they treat her and her mother in the past? How could they have the nerve to say such things now?

She rubbed her brows, her voice tainted with a hint of tiredness: " I'm a little tired from the long journey . I'm afraid I won't be able to attend the banquet today. Please don't blame my father and aunt. "

" Why are you tired? The food is ready. "

Wei was dissatisfied, and Father Lu quickly blocked Wei and said with a smile: " Father , I didn't think well. You have been gone for half a month and you really deserve a good rest. There is no need to rush the reception banquet. It doesn't matter if you wait until you have rested. . Just rest, I will take care of these guards. "

Being arrogant at first and respectful at the end was particularly disdainful. Xueyi just pretended not to notice, bowed and returned to her residence.

Behind, Mrs. Wei looked at the backs of the master and servants and almost gritted her back teeth. When Father Lu said that they would go back to have a meal together, she brushed his hand away: " Eat whatever you want, you good girl. I'm going to give you a tough blow when I come back, can you still eat it? "

" You're overthinking, you three girls are always reasonable. "

" Then you mean that I'm messing around? " Mrs. Wei glared, " Lu Qiming, before the Wei family was still famous, it was not like this when you went to my house to propose marriage. Why, now that your daughter has become a successful person, do you want to rely on her? Your daughter no longer has me or the Wei family in her eyes? "

Father Lu's face suddenly changed when he was exposed to the central issue: " What's the use of yelling at me? If you 're not satisfied , why didn't you just tell the third girl directly that you're also afraid of the Boling Cui family? "

Wei Shi choked and didn't speak again.

Father Lu snorted from his nose: " We are all old, and we can only rely on the third girl in the future. If you don't want to rely on the third girl, you will have to find a better one for the elder girl. "

" How else can you find it? Not to mention Jiangzuo, even Chang'an can't find anyone who is more popular than the second young master . Aren't you trying to make me angry? " Mrs. Wei rolled her eyes at Father Lu and said, When he mentioned his eldest daughter, he couldn't help but sigh, " I knew that after your third girl got married, you didn't care about the eldest girl's life or death. "

" The palms and backs of my hands are all flesh, how could I not care? " Father Lu frowned, " Aren't I just trying to make amends for you mother and daughter by mobilizing people like this today ? The third girl is soft-hearted. After a while, she will let it go and get married. , that is Cui's second wife. When the time comes, I will introduce you to the eldest girl. The eldest girl can also climb a high family, don't you think? "

When Wei heard it, it made sense, but then she wondered: " But I see that the third girl has changed a lot in the past year since she went out. Even the female servant next to her has talked a lot better. Can she really agree? "

" Madam, it's up to you. " Father Lu then tried to test, " The third girl is going to marry the Bolingcui family, so we need to buy more dowry, but you know the situation in our house, and now you still have to do it." It's far from enough. I'm afraid you have to contribute. As long as you do enough, the three girls will naturally not be able to lose face. "

" Are you using my private property to add makeup to her? " Mrs. Wei suddenly dropped her sleeves, " Impossible! "

" Madam, you must not be too short-sighted. The eldest girl is already quite old. Do you really want to raise her to be an old girl? " Father Lu also raised his voice.

This sentence frightened Mrs. Wei.

Even though he was reluctant, he still had to bow his head for the sake of his daughter Wei.

" I heard that this Cui family has Wu Langjun who is not yet married? " Wei family thought.

" Are you thinking about this person? "

Mrs. Wei nodded, and the more she thought about it, the more suitable it seemed to her: " The husbands in the house who are the direct descendants have either already decided to get married, or they are too young. Only Wu Lang is the same age and a concubine. As long as the third girl is If the sister-in-law makes peace with her, the marriage will most likely be successful. "

Father Lu was also moved. Although the three girls were well married, sending one more would provide an extra layer of protection. He was still thinking of being transferred to Chang'an, so he thought about it and did not refute: " I just don't know the character of Wu Langjun. " how. "

" Both the first and second sons are powerful, and I guess the fifth one is not far behind. " Mrs. Wei was overwhelmed now, " I'll go talk to her in two days. You have to help me then." After all, her dowry is paid for by us. If she doesn't want to embarrass the Cui family and the entire Chang'an City, she will know what to do. "

The wedding is approaching, and Xue Yi has been busy embroidering the wedding dress these days, and her life is quite busy. Although she is happy, when she thinks of her mother's death from illness, she has a layer of sadness on her brows.

Back then, her mother was seriously ill and the doctor didn't come, so she had no choice but to go out and ask for him. Unexpectedly, when she came back, her mother was already gone.

Was it an accident that her mother left so suddenly, or did someone push her away deliberately?

Xue Yi tried to insinuate her father several times , but Father Lu always avoided answering, saying that she was overthinking it.

Her mother had been gone for several years. She had only speculations and no evidence, so she had to put it aside for the time being, but she felt like she was holding a breath in her heart, which made her feel uncomfortable.

However, Mrs. Wei was very attentive these days, sending food and clothing to her without hesitation, which made Xue Yi even more uneasy.

It wasn't until they came home for the dinner that she understood Wei's intention.

" Auntie, you want me to marry my eldest sister to Cui Wulang? " Xueyi frowned.

" I heard that Cui Wulang invited himself to study at Zhuangzi for a year. Although he didn't pass the exam, his ambition is average and he will definitely be a promising person in the future. Why, don't you want three girls? " Wei said with a smile in her eyes . With a trace of vigilance, she suspected that Lu Xueyi deliberately did not want Lu Xuening to marry.

How should Xue Yi answer this? She couldn't tell the real reason why Cui Wulang " invited himself " . After thinking about it, she only said carefully: " I feel that the eldest sister and Cui Wulang are not suitable. "

" What's inappropriate? " Mrs. Wei immediately changed her face, " You can marry Cui Erlang, why, we Xuening are not even worthy of marrying the concubine Wu Langjun. "

" I didn't mean that, don't think too much, madam. " Xue Yi pursed her lips.

Mrs. Wei was now convinced that Lu Xueyi meant it. She drooped her eyelids and rubbed her nails: " Third girl , you are not married yet. No matter what, I am still your mother, not you." When it comes to setting up the stage, besides, you also know the situation of the Lu family. If you want to marry in glory, I will have to pay for the dowry. You can weigh the pros and cons yourself. "

Xueyi finally understood this time that Mrs. Wei was blackmailing her with a dowry.

If she had a trace of sisterly friendship before, now with these words and the unsolved cause of her mother's death, this remaining friendship has disappeared.

What's more, Cui Heng gave her so many shops before, and the eldest lady also gave her a lot, so she was short of dowry.

Xue Yi stood up and left: " I don't need to worry about my marriage. It's better for me to pay more attention to my eldest sister. "

Mrs. Wei was originally taking Qiao, but she didn't expect that the third girl would not give her any face. She quickly called out to stop him, but Xueyi walked away on her own.

Mrs. Wei looked at the slim figure and snorted coldly. With the dowry, she was not afraid that Lu Xueyi would not change his words.

When they went out , the weather in April was sunny and warm, and the night was not too cold, but Xue Yi was a little upset.

She walked back to her hospital. As she walked, she couldn't help but think that the Duke's mansion was still clean. It would be great if she could get married earlier and get rid of this messy home.

But the brides next to her always cried when they got married. How could she be so unreserved? Xue Yi quickly threw the thought away.

When mentioning Chang'an, Xue Yi couldn't help but think of Cui Heng. It's been a month since we left. What is my second cousin doing now ...

The military affairs have probably been taken care of. Before leaving, he said he wanted to rest and renovate the Qingwu Courtyard. Is it possible that the construction has really started?

I don't know what he will build the yard into . Xue Yi feels her face get hot just thinking about it.

Calculating the time, it would take a month for her to get married, and Xue Yi felt slightly melancholy.

After walking through the long corridor and returning to his own courtyard, Xue Yi was already quite tired. After bathing, he only held up his hazy sleepy eyes with a loose coat before opening the curtain and falling on the bed.

Unexpectedly, when she was lying down, someone suddenly turned over behind her and pinned her down.

Xue Yi wanted to scream in panic, but her voice was blocked as soon as half a tone escaped.

" It's me. " The man said in a low voice.

Xue Yi took a deep breath, calmed down his undulating chest, and then recognized the long-lost face in the night.

—It 's Cui Heng.

There is still one month left before the wedding , why would he come?

Xue Yi forgot to blink, and reached out to touch his cheek. It was warm and soft, and then she confirmed that this was not an illusion, and her eyes suddenly became sour.

" you …"

Xue Yi was about to ask him why he came suddenly. Outside, Qing Fang, who noticed the movement, put down the thing in his hand and listened, " Madam, what happened? "

Xue Yi, who was immersed in the reunion , immediately came back to her senses. The man and woman were not supposed to meet before getting married, let alone breaking into the boudoir at night. It would be a joke if people knew about it.

Xue Yi pushed Cui Heng and turned her head outward: " Oh, it's okay, a mosquito got in. "

" How can mosquitoes come from April weather ..." Harukata muttered, " Lady, do you need me to help you catch them? "

" No, winter mosquitoes are out of control, and even if they bite, they won't hurt. You don't have to stay outside tonight, just go to bed early. " Xueyi explained .

" Then the lady should rest early. " Qingfang yawned, took the lampshade for her and blew out the lamp.

As soon as the room was darkened and the door was closed, only the two of them were left looking at each other in the darkness, and their whole bodies suddenly became anxious.

" Isn't it cool? " Cui Heng smiled and caressed the side of Xue Yi's face, " After a month of separation, is this how you miss me? "

There was a bit of coolness on his fingertips , but his eyes were burning. Xueyi's voice lowered uncontrollably, and he said calmly: " No. "

" No, then you are saying that I am very mature? " Cui Heng pushed her cheek again.

No matter how she answered , Xue Yi blushed, and when she noticed something was wrong in his eyes, she turned over and wanted to leave. However, as soon as she started to move, Cui Heng grabbed her back.

Cui Heng suppressed a chuckle that escaped from her throat: " How do you know whether it hurts or not before I bite you? "

=== Chapter 109 _ Extra 1 · Marriage ===

" Hiss— " Xue Yi frowned and quickly pushed Cui Heng's shoulder, " Don't bite. "

Could it be that this man was really transformed from a mosquito? She just said it casually , but he actually spoke.

Cui Heng, however , seemed oblivious and held down her erratic hands . Then, when he put his hands together , Xue Yi suddenly felt that his heart was about to be plucked.

If Cui Heng was deliberately teasing people , he would be much more powerful than that annoying mosquito.

Mosquitoes only bite a few times and suck some blood , but falling into Cui Heng's mouth is like a living sheep entering a tiger's mouth. They swallow it in big mouths and bite wildly. It is no better than mosquitoes.

But Cui Heng didn't think it was enough , so he still held on to her. This time, Xue Yi was really scared , and quickly held his head: " No, the skin is going to break. "

" How can you be so delicate? " Cui Heng finally raised his head , reached out and pinched it , " I'm very optimistic about it. "

" It really can't be done ..." Xue Yi lowered her voice, and when she picked up her clothes and was lightly rubbed, she couldn't help but gasped and turned away angrily.

Cui Heng was pushed by her , and from the corner of his eye he saw the little cherry turning into a ripe grape . He knew that this time it was true , so he didn't provoke her again, and only stroked the temples on her forehead: " Qingwuyuan has been It has been repaired. It has been expanded by half this time. It is more spacious for two people to live in. The maid's wing has also been moved further away. A new Poly screen has been added inside. Think about what else to add. "

When Xue Yi heard that he had really changed, her cheeks immediately burned: " I have nothing more to add. "

" Why are you shy? From now on you will be the master of Qingwu Courtyard. Naturally, you will do whatever makes you feel comfortable. " Cui Heng pinched her face.

Xueyi moved abroad with her mother when she was a child . After being brought back by her father, she only lived there temporarily for a few years. Then she went to Chang'an and lived in Lihuayuan again. After tossing and turning for so long, this was the first time that she had her own family. courtyard.

She's going to have a family.

A home that truly belongs to her.

" I'll think about it again. " When Xue Yi thought of that courtyard, her heart became slightly warm, and she was no longer so angry. " Why are you here? Have you sorted out everything in Chang'an? "

" That's about it. I happen to have something unfinished and I'm going to Liyang. I stopped by to see you. " Cui Heng said calmly.

Xue Yi said oh, but for a moment he felt something was wrong. Liyang was to the north of Jiangzuo, so there was no reason that he would pass by Jiangzuo first.

He clearly took a detour on purpose.

Xue Yi's last trace of resentment disappeared, and she turned around and hugged his waist: " Why do you come to me specifically when you are so busy ? "

Cui Heng was exposed and didn't cover up anymore. He just smiled and said, " If you don't come again, I'm afraid you will be eaten alive. "

" It has come to this. " Xue Yi pursed her lips slightly.

" Really not? Then why did you come back tonight like an eggplant beaten by frost, as wilted and listless. "

Xue Yi was indeed upset , and was a little embarrassed when Cui Heng saw through it.

Her family background is not obvious at all, and her father is a vain man who used to rely on his wife and now wants to rely on his daughter. There are a lot of messy things in the family that would make ordinary people laugh if he told them, let alone let his husband know about it.

Out of pride, Xue Yi pursed her lips and said nothing: " It's okay, I just had some quarrels and was upset for a moment . "

" Seriously? " Cui Heng stared at Xue Yi's evasive eyes for a moment, then stretched out his hand to pull her over, " Come, look at me and say. "

" I ..." Xue Yi was stared at by him , her palms clenched, and she was speechless for a moment.

" I don't have a big head, but I have random thoughts all day long. " Cui Heng saw through her thoughts and reached out to rub her head, " We will be husband and wife soon, we are the closest people, you can talk to me about anything." I said, since I want to marry you, I don't just want to enjoy your good things. I should also bear your grievances and worries. Do you understand? "

Xue Yi has been worried about something these days. When he poked her, the tip of her nose felt sore . She stretched out her hand and hugged him: " I understand. "

" Tell me, was it your father or your mother who forced you? " Cui Heng stroked her back.

" Both. " Xueyi sniffed, no longer covering up, and told him one by one what Lu had forced her to do, and the cause of her mother's death.

" I thought it was such a big deal. You don't have to worry about the dowry. I'll just investigate the cause of your mother's death and give you an explanation. " Cui Heng said in a deep voice.

" You don't need to come. " Xue Yi interrupted him and said stubbornly , " It's about my mother . I want to ask clearly for myself. "

" Can you do it yourself ? "

" Don't underestimate me. " Xueyi raised his chin slightly, a little proud, " When you went to the northwest, I donated a lot of things, not only myself, but also inside and outside. The young lady also entrusted me to deliver it. "

Cui Heng really couldn't protect her all the time, so she could go through the storm by herself.

He didn't interrupt anymore, but only moved his eyebrows: " Okay, then you go by yourself this time. "

" Then you can go. There is no need to delay me in Jiangzuo. " Xue Yi became more confident after getting his promise .

" I'm here now. I'll wait until you finish taking care of it before I leave. It won't be until this day. " Cui Heng was still worried.

Xue Yi thought about it and said, " But ... we shouldn't meet before marriage . Why don't you stay at an inn? "

" No, you have a lot of guards accompanying you this time. I can pretend to be a guard and I can stay with you for two more days. " Cui Heng had already made up his mind and lay down on his arms without any scruples.

When Xue Yi heard that he was going to pretend to be a guard , she burst into laughter and said, " How can you pretend to be a guard with your appearance? "

" Why not? " Cui Heng was calm and did not feel at all that his superior appearance was inconsistent.

Xue Yi suddenly became playful and deliberately imitated the way he used to order her, and said coquettishly: " Since you want to be a guard , you must behave like a guard. You first learn to serve me like a guard. Call me Miss." listen. "

Cui Heng saw the cunning flash in her eyes , a smile appeared on his lips, and he lazily cooperated with her: " What do you want me to do, then? "

" That's not right . " Xue Yi pulled him face to face and pulled his chin down slightly, " You are a guard . You can't speak so arrogantly, and you can't raise your chin so high. It should be like this ..."

Xue Yi stretched out her hand to lower his chin and press down his neck.

Cui Heng's posture was lazy, and he obeyed her instructions. Finally, he deliberately raised his eyes and asked, " Is this okay? "

" It still doesn't work, you're too tall. " Xueyi stared thoughtfully at the person who was still a head taller than her even though she lowered her head, " Lower your head, lower it ..."

But with Cui Heng's figure here, even with his head lowered, he was much taller than her, not to mention the aura around him. He looked like he was here to be a guard, more like he was here to collect debts.

Xue Yi fiddled with it for a long time and stared at him up and down for a while. She felt something was wrong and frowned slightly.

" Still not low enough? " Cui Heng curled his lips slightly and suddenly stretched out his hand to hug Xue Yi and sit on his lap, " Let you sit on top of me, so you are taller than me, right? "

The height was too high, but Xue Yi didn't have the feeling of being bossy at all. She thought for a moment and then understood the crux: " No , which guard dares to be so close to the master? You ... you are clearly the following Offense! "

" Is this the next offense? " Cui Heng glanced at their current location, " That's a good word. "

" What do you mean? " Xue Yi suddenly had a bad premonition when she heard his deep and gravelly voice.

" Literally. " Cui Heng said with a smile, but the hand holding her became tighter and tighter.

Xue Yi pondered for a moment and suddenly felt that the part embedded between her buttocks was about to move. She immediately understood and her cheeks turned red: " You ... don't forget the identity you are playing ! "

Cui Heng, however, didn't seem to hear anything. Instead, he lifted up the hem of Xue Yi's clothes more and more excessively. Then, when she was surprised, he suddenly raised her head and said, " Miss, if you think I'm going to do it, I'll try it today." . "

Xue Yi almost couldn't catch her breath, and quickly grabbed Cui Heng's arm with both hands: " How ... how can you be such a bodyguard? "

" This is indeed wrong. " Cui Heng paused when he heard the words. He only supported Xue Yi weakly and looked at her with a half-smile. " Everything should be made by the young lady. Whatever the young lady wants is fine. "

" You ..." Xue Yi's face flushed, and she relied on her arms to hold him up for support, unable to even sit down while kneeling.

" A young lady should act like a young lady. Young lady, don't forget your identity. " Cui Heng deliberately used words to provoke her.

He told him all the right and wrong words, and Xue Yi wanted to cry but had no tears, but she was talking about joy, but she couldn't wipe it off her face when he really asked her to come .

Xue Yi was in a dilemma, struggling for a moment, holding on to the last bit of stubbornness clinging to Cui Heng's ear and whispered: " I am being magnanimous today and allow you to be less polite. "

" Since the young lady has spoken, I have no choice but to be respectful rather than obey your orders. " Cui Heng's eyes darkened, and he pressed down on her waist, serving her without any perfunctory.

Xue Yi whimpered and clutched the pillow tightly with both hands.

However, Cui Heng was extra serious today. She agreed to be a bodyguard, and she really stuck to it. From time to time, she would ask her " intimately " her priorities . Xueyi didn't think it was anything at first, but when he asked her, she felt even more ashamed, until later. In the middle of the night, she cried and " removed " Cui Heng from the post of bodyguard , and Cui Heng finally stopped.

The weather in April was suddenly warm and then cold, and it was still a little cool at night. After sweating, the two hugged each other and slept together.

Although she was very tired, Xueyi had to admit that she felt relieved once Cui Heng came. She nestled next to him and had a good sleep for the first time in the month since she came back. She was not so worried about facing her father and Mrs. Wei.

Early the next morning, Lu's father indeed sent someone to call her over again. Xue Yi briefly freshened up, then found Cui Heng some bodyguard clothes and helped him change into them.

Cui Heng has a long body and a tall body, with broad shoulders and narrow waist. After traveling westward for several months, he has become more and more calm. Even the most common round-neck robe without hakama is put on him, which shows the aura of a third-grade official.

This appearance really doesn't look like ordinary people.

" Can't you restrain yourself a little? " Xue Yi was helpless.

" I was born like this, I can't hide it. " Cui Heng pinched the thread on the robe in disgust , and even flicked his fingertips, his movements were indescribably graceful and calm.

Xue Yi was speechless , unable to think of a reason to refute him, and turned her head away angrily.

Qingfang waited for a long time and no one came out. He was about to go in to urge him. When he opened the door, he saw his wife and a man dressed as a guard acting very close to each other. He was stunned and froze in place: " Madam, what are you ..."

" It's not what you think , you misunderstood. "

Xueyi knew that Qingfang had misunderstood, and her cheeks instantly became hot. She pushed Cui Heng, and Cui Heng coughed against her fist.

This voice was so familiar that Qingfang understood immediately that it was the second young master.

The lady and husband are really becoming more and more affectionate . Harukata secretly cursed and pretended to be calm: " Madam, the master asked you to come over. He said that he had some unfinished words yesterday and wanted to talk to you again. Let's talk. "

" Let's go now. " Xue Yi agreed , and before going out, he straightened Cui Heng's collar and said, " I can do this myself, but you must not come forward unless absolutely necessary later, okay? "

" Yes, miss. " Cui Heng agreed slowly .

When Xue Yi heard this tone, her cheeks felt hot and she quickly let go of her hand: " Do n't call me that. "

She rubbed her red face. Cui Heng asked her last night if he could do it. When she had no choice but to agree, that was what he said.

" Yes, miss. " Cui Heng smiled again, hugged her and walked out as if no one else was around .

Seeing his unabashed possessiveness, Xue Yi really had no choice this time. She could only secretly pray that her father and Mr. Wei had poor eyesight and really couldn't tell the identity of the person in front of them.

=== Chapter 110 _ Extra 1 · Marriage ===

As soon as he reached the door , before he stepped in, Xue Yi heard an argument coming from the door in the distance.

Mr. Wei was sarcastic, just as Mr. Lu was scolding Xueyi one by one in front of him.

"... Look at what she looks like now . She doesn't respect her parents, doesn't help her eldest sister , and her behavior is so perverse before she is married . If she gets married in the future , you still don't know what she will look like. While she is not married yet, you should take advantage of her. You should act like a father and discipline her! "

Father Lu stroked his beard without saying a word . When he caught a glimpse of the shadow cast by the door , he coughed and stopped Mrs. Wei: " Okay. "

When Cui Heng saw this, he frowned slightly and said to Xue Yi, " I'm here, you can do whatever you want later. "

Xue Yi started to have a headache as soon as she entered the door , but this time it was different. With Cui Heng standing behind her , she felt more confident . She nodded lightly , then slowly walked in and saluted: " I have met my father and mother. "

Mrs. Wei didn't seem to see her and turned away.

Father Lu spoke again , but his voice was not as attentive as when Xue Yi first came back. He just said calmly: " Sit down. "

" Yes. " Xue Yi sat at the lower left position , and Cui Heng also stood behind her.

Father Lu took a quick glance, and when he saw Cui Heng, his eyes stayed for a moment, looking up and down , and hesitantly said: " This is ..."

" This is the guard who escorted me back to Jiangzuo. " Xueyi replied.

Just a guard ?

Father Lu looked sideways and noticed that this young man had bright features , a particularly upright appearance, and an unusual demeanor .

Even one of the Cui family's bodyguards was so handsome and handsome. They deserved to be called a big family. Father Lu didn't think much and subconsciously sat upright: " You've already returned to your home, why are you still carrying your bodyguards with you? "

" On this road, we are going through mountains and ridges, and there are jackals, tigers and leopards coming and going from time to time. We have to be on guard. Once you get used to it, you will naturally take it with you. " Xue Yi explained .

When Father Lu heard this, he frowned slightly.

Mrs. Wei finally understood what she was saying, what a third girl, a very sharp-tongued girl, dared to ridicule her like a tiger jackal to her face!

Wei was about to get angry, but Father Lu held her down and had to endure it: " You don't have to be so careful at home . How have you considered what I told you yesterday? The wedding is approaching day by day, and it's not too early. " _

" Does Father think so too? " Xueyi did not refute , just looked at his father.

Father Lu didn't want to stand out, but he thought it was reasonable when Mrs. Wei just mentioned it, so he cleared his throat and said sternly: " What your mother said is reasonable. Brotherhood cannot be destroyed. If you marry well, naturally you can't." Forget about your eldest sister. What's more, marriage is a major event between two people. You are marrying high. If you are wronged in the future, you will have to have your family to stand up for you. It is also a good thing to have one more person to help you. "

" It's not that I don't want to, it's that Cui Wulang and the eldest sister are really inappropriate. Cui Wulang has a defective temperament. I've explained it to my aunt, but my father doesn't believe me at all? "

" You can't tell if you are suitable until you meet him. What's more, if Cui Wulang is not good enough, there are so many nobles in Chang'an. As long as you work hard, you can always meet the right one. " Father Lu didn't say anything, and Wei was the first to help. cavity.

" No one can do it. Auntie wants me to go to the house to look after my eldest sister. I am so impatient. Have you ever thought about my situation? " Xueyi asked back .

" The Lu family has supported you for a long time, and they have been so kind to you. What does it mean to lose some face? " Mrs. Wei squinted at her, " Besides , now you are not willing to pull strings just for your eldest sister, and your brother is not young anymore." , he failed the imperial examination last year, I want you to find an official position for him in Chang'an, wouldn't you be even more reluctant? "

As an eldest sister was not enough, she was asked to seek an official position for her useless younger brother. Mrs. Wei was obviously taking advantage of her, seeing that she was easy to bully.

If he agrees to her today, she may be able to seduce people around Cui Heng in the future.

Xue Yi pinched her palms tightly and was feeling depressed when suddenly there was a clear cough behind her. When she turned around, she saw Cui Heng's soothing eyes and instantly felt reassured.

She is no longer alone.

Xue Yi took a deep breath and said, " My mother only gave birth to me. I don't have any older sisters or younger brothers. "

" What are you talking about? " Mrs. Wei was stunned, " Master , listen, she still has the word "filial piety" in her eyes, and does she still have me as her mother? "

This was also the first time Father Lu was told this to his face. He raised his eyebrows and said, " Third girl, you are wrong. Please apologize to your mother. "

" I only have one mother . My mother passed away a long time ago. I should apologize. " Xueyi raised her eyes and looked at her father , " But instead of apologizing here, I went to my mother's grave to apologize. It's all my fault. She had We couldn't save her when she was seriously ill, and we still can't find out the cause of her death. We can only watch her live in injustice. "

" What's wrong? Your mother died of illness, don't think about it. " Father Lu also raised his voice.

" Is it just my wild imagination? I left for only an hour, and when I came back, my mother was gone. Is it really just an accident? " Xue Yi asked.

" Are you suspicious that it was me who attacked your mother? " Father Lu glared, " I am your father , and you actually miss me so much! "

" Father , don't you know why I think this way? My aunt has already explained everything. It was you and your brother who conspired together to deceive my mother. Later, father, you made an equal arrangement, which really made my mother Han Xin. Father, did you really not do anything to your mother? " Xue Yi stared at Father Lu closely.

When Father Lu heard this, he was so angry that he kept coughing.

Mrs. Wei quickly stretched out her hand to help Father Lu: " It's crazy that there are girls like this in the world. You don't know how sick your mother was back then. She looks so sick that no one needs to do anything. She has a headache and a fever. It could kill her. It's just her bad luck that she didn't wait until the doctor came! "

Father Lu also shook his head and scolded Xue Yi for being unfilial.

Now that the matter has been revealed, there is indeed no need to hide this matter.

Xue Yi believed it for the time being, but still did not bow her head: " Even if my father did not take action directly, my mother became depressed and sick because of your chaos and abandonment. My mother's death is inseparable from you and the Wei family." , the thing that she couldn't let go of the most until her death was her status. Now that she has spoken, I will rectify my mother's status today. "

" Your mother is dead, what else do you want to do? " Father Lu's face turned red with anger.

" I just want to get back what my mother originally owned. A wife is a wife, and a concubine is a concubine. In order to marry the Wei family, my father and the clan leader forcibly demoted my mother from a principal wife to a common wife, but according to the laws of the Zhou Dynasty, But there is no such thing as an equal wife. " Xue Yi still looked good-tempered , knelt down and bowed solemnly, but her voice was firm, " I want my father to change the genealogy and change my mother to the head wife again. As for the Wei family, she was originally It's a concubine. Even if her father marries her, she can only be recorded in the genealogy as a stepmother raised by the concubine, and she is not allowed to be buried with her father after her death. "

As soon as she finished speaking, Mrs. Wei was dumbfounded, and Father Lu was so angry that he couldn't speak.

Cui Heng stood behind Xue Yi, but smiled very softly.

He underestimated her. Lu Xueyi was pretty cool when her temper got tough.

There was silence in the flower hall for a moment, then Father Lu pointed at Xueyi with trembling hands: " If I really do as you say, the whole Jiangzuo will laugh at me and your aunt, where do you want Lu's face to be?" ? "

" Father , what you said is wrong. My move is entirely to rectify the Lu family's family tradition. If this kind of greed and vanity, destroying one's wife and marrying another is allowed to continue, it will be a harm to the Lu family, and it will also be a harm to the Lu family." I hope my father won't be confused anymore. " Xue Yi pursed her lips and said, " Besides , my father now knows the shame, but my mother has endured it for more than ten years. Why hasn't my father thought about her situation? "

Father Lu choked and did not refute.

As soon as Mrs. Wei came back to her senses, her expression changed completely: " Your dowry is still in my hand. If I don't add more dowry to you, I will see how you can establish yourself in your husband's family! "

" Auntie , do you really think I care about these dowries ? " You will think that Mr. Lu does not understand etiquette. "

Does she have private property ?

Wei Shi really didn't expect that the only trump card he had was drawn, and the fire was instantly extinguished.

Father Lu didn't expect it and hurriedly went to smooth things over: " Three girls , the past is over after all. Your mother is gone long ago. You are about to get married. At this time, you should no longer stick to the past. If you don't If I probe further, I will just pretend that I didn't hear those treacherous words just now. We will still be father and daughter from now on. "

" If there is no explanation for this matter, I will no longer be father and daughter with my father. " Xue Yi did not agree , " If my father insists on not repenting, when I return to Chang'an, I will write a complaint to the government and ask the government for judgment. . "

The Wei family has been very powerful in Jiangzuo in recent years, so Lu's father dared to do the so-called equalization of wives. If it really got serious, he would be impeached by the official. Not only would he not be able to be promoted, he might not even be able to keep the junior official at hand. .

" You unfilial daughter! " Father Lu was really angry this time, and stood up in confusion, " These days, I have supported you so much, spoiled you, and raised you to such an extent that you don't know how high the world is. I ask you again, are you willing?" Don't want to give up? "

" I don't want to. "

Xue Yi knelt straight, neither hiding nor turning aside, just looking straight at Father Lu.

" Okay, okay. " Father Lu said several good words in succession and raised his hand, " Then I must fulfill my duty as a father today and teach you a lesson! "

His hand had already been raised, and when he was about to drop it, he was suddenly grabbed by someone.

When he looked up again , he realized that it was the guard who accompanied Lu Xueyi.

" Let go, I 'm disciplining my daughter! " Father Lu was furious and glared at Cui Heng.

" Ms. Lu is not only the daughter of the Lu family, she will soon be the wife of the Cui family. Do you want to take action against the Cui family's wife? " Cui Heng reminded.

The guard not only looked at Zhou Zheng, but also spoke calmly and forcefully. When Father Lu was reminded by him, he was already a little scared, but because of his face, how could he retreat at this moment? He still said in a cold tone: " How can you, a guard, understand? So much, I want to teach her a lesson just for the sake of the good of the two surnames. If the third girl really lets the three girls make a fuss, I'm afraid Mrs. Cui will break off the engagement if she finds out! "

" Ms. Cui will not break off the engagement. " Cui Heng's voice was calm, but his tone was extremely determined.

" How did you know? " Father Lu glanced at Cui Heng. He had always felt that something was wrong with this guard since just now, and now he was even more hesitant when he heard this.

Cui Heng looked away and did not answer. He just walked over and helped the kneeling Xue Yi up.

Lifting her up was not enough, so he leaned over and patted the dust on her skirt: " Does it hurt to kneel down? "

" A bit. " Xue Yi grabbed his sleeve and spoke in a friendly tone.

" Sit down if it hurts. " Cui Heng pushed her to sit down, " I haven't seen you kneel a few times in Chang'an for so long, why did you get up on your knees when you got home? "

Xue Yi pursed her lips and didn't say anything , but looked towards the opposite side.

If Father Lu and Mrs. Wei on the opposite side didn't understand before, now they see their intimate behavior.

" You, you are ..." Father Lu's voice could not hide his shock.

" Cui Heng, I would like to pay my respects to my father-in-law. " Cui Heng cupped his hands and bowed solemnly.

It turned out to be the second young master.

Father Lu and Mrs. Wei looked at each other, not expecting it at all.

As soon as Father Lu came to his senses, he quickly pulled Cui Heng and said, " My dear son-in-law, don't be too polite. Just sit down. "

" I won't sit down anymore. I'm going to Liyang later. " Cui Heng refused quietly .

" That's right, you are busy with things, and you are busy now. " Father Lu wiped his sweat and looked at Mrs. Wei with a smile.

Mrs. Wei also showed her attentiveness: " How about a cup of tea? Recently, the new hooded stone flowers have arrived. I will ask the female envoy to make a pot of it. "

" Madam, there's no need to work too hard. I only have a few words to say. " Cui Heng interrupted her.

As soon as Mrs. Wei and Father Lu heard Cui Heng calling her eldest lady, they looked at each other and understood that something was wrong. Sure enough, the next moment, Cui Heng spoke sharply.

" I came here today because I wanted to see my cousin, but I never expected to see her forced to this point. My son-in-law is considered half a son-in-law. Now that I know it, I can't stand by and watch my mother-in-law suffer injustice underground. " Cui Heng's voice was calm. , " According to the laws of the Zhou Dynasty, those who have a wife and marry a new wife will live for one year, and the girl's family will be reduced by one rank ; if she marries someone out of deception, the wife will live for one and a half years, and the girl's family will not sit down, and they will leave each other. If my father-in-law still wants to To make a future, it's time to look back. " ( 1 )

" My dear son-in-law, this matter has been going on for so long. Please don't let your little daughter do whatever you want. It will make both families look bad. " Father Lu did not expect that this son-in-law, looking at the gentle and elegant man , would speak so sharply.

" My father-in-law, what you said is wrong. It is precisely because time has passed and my cousin has been wronged for so many years that I want to seek justice for her. Besides, if the name is not right, the words will not be right. The Cui family has a pure family tradition. If I were to If my grandfather and mother know about it, they will definitely say the same thing. " Cui Heng only reminded, " Today it's time for my father-in-law to make a decision. "

When Cui Heng raised his head, he glanced at him, and Father Lu felt a chill in his heart. He knew that the second young master was not passing by at all, but was here to support the third girl.

It seemed that he had to make a decision today .

Mrs. Wei also understood what she was saying, and burst into tears instantly. She hugged Father Lu and said, " Sir , you went to the Wei family first to ask for your hand in marriage to me, so I married you after you asked me to be your head wife. Even if I become an equal wife, I have no regrets or complaints. Why, are you really going to abandon me today ? "

" It's true that I came to propose marriage, but the reason why I dared to come was because of your Wei family's instruction. Otherwise, how could I, a poor scholar who lost his wife, dare to ask you to marry me as my stepmother? " Father Lu said in front of his son-in-law. Don't lose too much face and settle old scores.

This time Ms. Wei had nothing to say. Back then, she was still young and her marriage had been frustrated many times. She saw the handsome father Lu on the street and she took advantage of the flood to secretly spread the word.

The two of them had been secretly communicating with each other for a long time, so they took advantage of the flood to arrange the marriage when Jiang was missing. Who would have thought that Jiang would be lucky enough to be found again.

" And you were talking about being an equal wife at first, but you drove Wanru to the nunnery all your life and didn't allow me to set foot in it. It's really too much. I have been feeling guilty all these years. " Father Lu continued, glancing at her. Cui Heng tried to save some face in front of his son-in-law.

Wei Shi sneered: " Without you agreeing, can I have the final say alone? Besides, if I don't let you go, why don't you go anyway? You are just greedy for that woman's beauty, and now you regret it? "

" Shut up. " Father Lu choked, his face turned red, and he quickly stopped Wei.

Xue Yi sat aside, listening to the two people choking each other and feeling ridiculous.

Mrs. Wei also realized that she had made a mistake, and lowered her voice to Father Lu: " No matter what happened at the beginning, now that I have been married for so many years, you now change me into a concubine, and the two children you asked me to have are How should I behave and let them say goodbye? "

" This ..." Father Lu also hesitated and glanced at Cui Heng from the corner of his eye.

But Cui Heng didn't seem to see it, and there was no ripple in his eyes.

Father Lu had no choice but to look at Xueyi again: " Third girl , even if you don't think about Mrs. Wei as your mother for so many years, you should still think about your eldest sister and younger brother. You see ..."

" I care about them, do they ever treat me like a brother or sister? " The last thought in Xue Yi's heart disappeared, and she only looked at her father calmly, " I didn't ask my father to divorce the Wei family, I just wanted to To get back the original things for my mother , even if my father agrees, Wei and her children will only be a little lower in status, so my father is so partial that he is not willing to give me and my mother even this bit of justice? "

Father Lu was speechless by her question. He gritted his teeth and accepted: " Okay, what the third girl said is right. I was the one who was ashamed of your mother at the beginning. In that case, I will do as you say. I will wait for you." Then go to the ancestral hall and change your mother to the wife. As for the Wei family ... they will be changed to the concubines and they will not be buried together after death. "

" I'm not a concubine, I can't be a concubine! " Wei was stunned for a moment, then reached out to pull Lu's father.

Father Lu turned sideways and dodged, and Mrs. Wei stumbled and fell directly on the table, crying and cursing: " Lu Qiming, you have no conscience! "

Xue Yi sat aside, with neither joy nor ridicule on his face , only the calmness after the dust had settled.

On the contrary , Father Lu, who was thrown in front of this high-ranking son-in-law one after another, blushed with shame and quickly ordered the envoy: " Hurry and help Madam down to rest! "

Mrs. Wei was still reluctant to let her go, and several female envoys dragged her away before dragging her away.

After seeing off Mrs. Wei, Father Lu looked at Cui Heng with a stern look: " Today is really ridiculous, and it's a joke for my virtuous son-in-law. "

" Every family has its own scriptures that are difficult to recite. My father-in-law said something harsh. " Cui Heng said lightly.

Father Lu breathed a sigh of relief and said: " Please rest assured, dear son-in-law, I will definitely take care of the dowry, and I will definitely let the third girl get married in glory. "

" Ms. Cui has already prepared the dowry , so there is no need to trouble my father-in-law. " Cui Heng refused .

Father Lu was really embarrassed this time. When his daughter got married, her husband's family was responsible for the dowry. He rubbed his hands, acted like a loving father again, and reached out to pull Xue Yi: " Third girl , you were here for me before." "Father, there are many mistakes, and I will definitely make it up to you in the future, so as to fulfill our father-daughter relationship. "

Xue Yi listened to her father 's words without any emotion. She slowly took out her hand and stood next to Cui Heng: " It's getting late. If father is fine, I will see Lang Jun off. "

Father Lu was very upset, but to this day, it was useless for him to say anything . He could only watch Xue Yi and Cui Heng leave and let out a long sigh.

After the two left, Cui Heng left in no hurry, so Xue Yi accompanied him back to change clothes.

After returning, Xue Yi was particularly silent. Cui Heng was used to seeing people's hearts. He rubbed her hair and said, " Is it because your father is sad? Cry when you feel uncomfortable. Don't hold it in. "

Xue Yi shook her head: " I'm not doing it for my father. I already know what kind of person my father is. I'm just doing it for my mother. "

" It's all over. " Cui Heng hugged her and sat down, holding her back to comfort her , " Your mother Quanxia Youzhi will definitely be very happy to know that you are marrying well now. "

When Xue Yi heard this, the sentimentality just now disappeared and she cursed in a low voice: " You are so thick-skinned. How could you boast so much. "

" You'll know later. " Cui Heng smiled and hugged her waist.

Xueyi understood that he was making a promise to her in disguise, and her heart softened.

When Cui Heng saw that she really looked away, his eyes moved to the bamboo basket beside the couch. He reached out and picked up a half-embroidered wedding dress: " Is this for the wedding? "

Xue Yi quickly took it back and said, " Yes. "

" Why did you make two more? " Cui Heng was curious.

" Xiniang gave me two tricks. I didn't know which one was more suitable, so I did them both. "

Cui Heng picked up both items and looked at them carefully. A smile appeared on his lips: " I don't know. Why don't you give it a try and I can help you choose? "

How can anyone try on a wedding dress in front of her husband ?

Xue Yi quickly refused: " I won't try. "

When Cui Heng saw this, he didn't force her and said sincerely: " There is no need to try. You are born well and look good in anything you wear. "

Xue Yi's cheeks were slightly red after being praised by him , and she was wondering why he was so good at coaxing people recently. Unexpectedly, Cui Heng returned to his true nature in the next sentence, glancing at her with a half-smile: " You look better without any clothes on. "

Xue Yi's cheeks turned red instantly and she took the wedding dress back: " Hurry up! "

Cui Heng looked at Xue Yi with a smile for a while, until her cheeks were almost cooked, then she stood up and said, " Then I'm really leaving? "

" Let's go. "

Xue Yi held the wedding dress and said goodbye to him in a dull voice, but her heart was pounding, and she felt real for the first time.

Soon , she will really get married and become a woman.

She used to be afraid of getting married because of her mother 's affairs, but now, she is full of expectations.

=== Chapter 111 _ Extra 1 · Marriage ===

After the Wei family name was changed , the Wei family came to make trouble a few times, but they were unreasonable, let alone the fact that Lu Xueyi was now promised to the Bolingcui family , so no matter how much trouble they made , the clan elders did not listen. , or the genealogy was modified.

The story spread quickly .

The Wei family has been running rampant in Jiangzuo for many years and has long made people dissatisfied. This time the chaos is brought to an end , which can be regarded as a great satisfaction. For a time , this strange news was circulating in the streets and alleys , after tea and dinner .

Mrs. Wei was always proud and arrogant. After this incident , she became seriously ill and cursed Lu's father all day long .

Lu Xuening gritted her teeth in hatred when she found out. She was so angry that she originally wanted to marry high, but this time it was completely over.

Lu's father also had a hard time. Although the family tree had been changed , once the incident spread, his reputation would be damaged and it would be difficult for him to get promoted in the future.

But it happened that his good daughter who married high had brought about this matter . Father Lu was in trouble and could only go ahead with the wedding as usual .

The wedding date was set for May 16th . After Cui Heng left , Xueyi ignored the chaos at home and only concentrated on preparing the wedding dress.

Afraid that something might happen to her , Cui Heng sent more guards and quietly added a lot of dowry to her original private property, which amounted to a dowry of eighteen tons.

The day came soon. Because they were marrying far away, Cui sent Cui Jing to greet her early. The group traveled overland for half a month before arriving in Chang'an. They first went to the inn to rest for one night, and Cui Heng personally greeted her the next day.

The wedding procession was so majestic that the entire inn was full. Everyone was performing their duties and had been preparing for tomorrow's evening ceremony all night. After half a month's hard work, Xueyi was preparing to have a good rest that night. However, just now At the fifth watch, before dawn, I was called by Xi Po, who was sent by the clan.

" Ms. Lu, although we are getting married in the evening, Cui has strict rules and must dress up as early as possible. Do you still remember the etiquette and customs I taught you before? "

Xue Yi was sleeping in a daze. Hearing this, he rubbed his eyes and said, " I remember everything. Grandma, don't worry. "

" My wife is smart, I know you have a clear mind. " Xipo praised and ordered outside, " Come in. "

She gave the order, and the female envoys holding silver basins and handkerchiefs filed in.

Xue Yi was still sleepy, but it was hard to keep so many people waiting, so she still got up and let Xi Po handle it for her.

It wasn't until there was a slight pain on her cheek that Xue Yi hissed softly before she regained consciousness. She covered her left face and looked at Xi Po in confusion: " Grandma, what are you doing? "

" I 'm twisting your face. " Xipo wrapped a cotton rope around her index fingers and handed it to her, " Here, I'm just making your face more delicate and smooth. "

Xue Yi touched her cheek, it seemed ... that was indeed the case.

She had always heard people say that people should be open-minded, but now she understood it, so she endured the pain and raised her face: " Then come on, I'm not afraid of pain. "

Xi Po took a look at her fair and delicate cheeks, and just smiled: " My wife is born well, her cheeks are like peeled chickens, there is no need to twist them anymore, just be happy. "

Cui Heng seemed to have said this, and he usually loved pinching her face. Xueyi rubbed her face, her cheeks turning slightly red.

When she was shy, her cheeks were like sunset, and she didn't even need rouge on her face.

Xipo opened the dowry and originally wanted to dress her up, but when she looked left and right, she realized that this face was good in every way. She was stunned for a long time and decided not to do it: " My wife is so well-born, but I can't be of any use . "

" Exactly. " The female envoy on the side also praised in agreement.

This time, Xue Yi really blushed when she was praised. When the people in the room saw this, they stopped messing with her. They simply traced her distant eyebrows with Luozida , and put some lipstick on her lips and between her eyebrows. I put a flower patch on her, it's just makeup here.

After a simple dressing up, Xue Yi was already dazzling. When her bun was pulled up and she put on her wedding dress, she walked out gracefully, looking even more dazzling.

The female envoys present used to feel that the person in front of them must have used tricks to marry into a high family, but now when they saw that the bride turned out to be such a goddess, their previous suspicions were all dismissed. Just based on this appearance. , it's really hard to say who took advantage. After all, high-ranking families often exist, but such a beautiful woman is not common, not to mention that this beauty has a very good temperament and is extremely generous in her dealings with others.

Although Mrs. Lu's family background is somewhat inferior, the second young master is very capable and does not need to rely on in-laws for promotion. She was married and had a sister-in-law to take care of her, so she didn't need to worry about the trivial matters in the house.

Days like this are simply incomparable to gods.

The female envoys looked at each other, unable to hide the envy in their eyes.

Only Lu Xuening, who came to give her the wedding , looked at this beautiful sister from a distance through the window, and almost scratched the window frame under her hand.

Xue Yi didn't like Jiang Zuo. She had been looking forward to it before getting married in Chang'an. But when it got darker and she heard the commotion in the inn that Cui Heng was coming to greet him, she still panicked. My mind was in a state of unrest.

Outside, Cui Heng recited a poem urging Xue Yi to go out according to etiquette .

Cui Heng's voice was already clear, but now that he was reciting such eloquent words, it made people blush. Many ladies in the station quietly opened their windows to secretly take a look at the handsome man in the scarlet robe.

Xue Yi could not stand up to Cui Heng. After listening to this song, her ears warmed up secretly. She told the nanny beside her, " That's enough. Let him in. "

" Hey, madam, you can't be so soft-hearted. " Xipo held her down and whispered, " You should show off your husband more and let him wait for a while, so that he can cherish you more in the future. "

Xue Yi thought about it and it was right. In the past, Cui Heng always liked to tease her when he was angry. She couldn't let him go in vain, so she just pretended not to hear and followed the maid in the house to open the window and go secretly. Look.

Cui Heng was born with a lot of stars and no one dared to give him a hard time in public.

Now that he was being looked at by so many people, he was not annoyed at all. He remained upright and composed another song with a rare good temper.

It was not until the third song that Cui Heng saw that the inside and outside of the inn were crowded with people who came to watch the excitement. Cui Heng said helplessly to the window: " Madam, if you don't come out, we won't be able to leave today." Lost. "

Xue Yi was glanced at by his smiling eyes and hurriedly put down the window holder and looked around again, her eyes widening in an instant.

As expected, the inn was completely surrounded. The older girls and younger ladies kept looking at Cui Heng, as if they wanted to eat people.

Xue Yi pursed her lips slightly and told Xi Po: " That's enough, let him in quickly. "

Xi Po knew that the young lady was jealous, so she laughed a few times and asked her to cover her face with the fan before letting Cui Heng in.

After entering the door, Cui Heng naturally stretched out his hand to Xueyi: " Hold me. "

Xue Yi's eyes were blocked by the fan , and from the corner of his eye he could only see the hand with distinct joints, which was particularly long and strong.

This was the first time they held hands openly in front of everyone.

Xue Yi's heart skipped a beat before she slowly stretched out her hand: " Okay. "

As soon as their hands touched each other, Cui Heng firmly held her fingertips and walked out side by side.

The men and women, the talented and the beautiful, walked out on the transfer table, making many people envious along the way, and tuts and tuts kept coming from the crowd.

Her ears were in turmoil, and Xue Yi was extremely nervous. It was only thanks to the hand holding her that she slowly calmed down.

The float returned to the Duke's Mansion with great fanfare and entered Qinglu, causing another commotion.

After paying homage to the gods and ancestors, and then paying homage to the couple, Cui Heng stayed in the front yard to entertain guests, while Xue Yi returned to the wedding room in Qingwu Courtyard.

I haven't seen her for a few months , but the Qingwu Courtyard has changed a lot. The rocks and water inside have been piled up, adding some Jiangzuo charm. A swing has been added for her under the wisteria trellis in the northwest corner of the yard, and an additional osmanthus plant has been planted in the courtyard. The tree, compared to its former simplicity, is obviously more popular.

Xue Yi covered her fan. When she passed by the corridor, she only glanced at him quietly and then withdrew her eyes. She was led by Xi Po and sat on the edge of the bed, waiting for Cui Heng to come back.

" It's still early. Madam, there's no need to cover your face. Let's take a rest for now. " Xi Po advised.

Xue Yi then removed her fan and saw Qiurong directing people to move the dowry in the yard from a distance. She finally found some familiarity and a smile appeared on her lips.

In addition to getting married, Xi Po had another important matter today. Seeing Xue Yi relax and quietly close the door, she pulled something out of the box and handed it to her.

It's a veil.

When Xue Yi saw it, she quickly reached out to touch her eyebrows and lips, and asked worriedly: " Is it because of my makeup? "

" This is not a simple veil. You will know when you open it. " Xi Po said with a smile.

Xue Yi didn't know why, so she pinched the corners with two fingers. When she opened the veil and saw the paintings embroidered on it clearly, Xue Yi let out a sigh and threw it away quickly: " Why did grandma give me this? "

" Don't be ashamed, madam. This is something every bride must learn. Your mother died young, and the Wei family didn't care about it. If no one teaches you these things, you will definitely suffer. Since I was sent by the clan, I should naturally I'll teach you. " Xipo bent over and picked up the handkerchief and handed it over, " Here, open it and take a look. "

Xue Yi had already been taught this a hundred times, so she didn't need any more teaching, but she didn't dare to say it directly, so she had to pretend that she didn't understand anything and unfolded the veil again.

In fact, the embroidery on this handkerchief is very subtle. It only depicts a naked woman's legs wrapped around the man's waist from the back. As for the inner story, there is no drawing on the handkerchief.

" Madam, do you understand ? " Xipo asked quietly.

" Almost. " Xue Yi said vaguely, stuffing the handkerchief over again, " Grandma, take it away. "

However, Xipo didn't answer and pushed back: " It doesn't matter even if you don't understand , my husband will teach you later, so just lie down. "

" Yeah. " Xue Yi responded softly, but couldn't help but think about it, it seemed that it would be okay not to lie down.

Xipo thought she was shy, and whispered: " Mr. Lang is a military general. My wife may have to endure some hardships for the first time. It would be better for you to know earlier. "

" okay, I get it. "

Xue Yi's voice became even lower, and she recalled slowly in her mind. She remembered that she had been hit by medicine at that time, and she was sweating all over her body. The night with Cui Heng went smoothly, but it was a bit difficult later when she didn't have the medicine. , but after trying it a few times, I gradually became able to accept it.

Xipo heard her lowered voice and warned again: " The rules of this family are strict. Madam, please remember to be more reserved. Even if you are in pain, it is best to endure it and not say anything. If you really can't stand it anymore, you can bite it." Pillow or quilt corner, in short, don't make your husband unhappy. "

Xue Yi didn't know how other people were, but Cui Heng never restrained her on the couch. Instead, he always asked her to open her mouth, and he always liked to force her to answer some unspeakable questions.

But these words must not be said to Xi Po. Xue Yi only nodded obediently: " Grandma, I understand everything. "

" Madam, do you really understand? " Xipo hesitated, " There are others in the cage , do you need to open them again and take a look? "

" It's really not necessary. "

Xue Yi refused continuously, and if she continued to speak, her cheeks would burn.

When Xi Po saw this, she didn't force it. When the two of them were whispering, the door was suddenly pushed open.

—It 's Cui Heng who's back.

" Fan, fan! " Xi Po urged Xue Yi to cover her face.

Xue Yi quickly picked up the fan, but there was nowhere to put the handkerchief, so she stuffed it into her sleeves and sat upright with her shoulders straight.

Seeing that she had packed up, Xi Po walked towards the door to greet her: " Why did Mr. Lang come back so early? "

" I was too drunk, so I went back early. "

Cui Heng rubbed the center of his brows, but his expression remained as usual, and the soles of his feet were not at all frivolous.

Xi Po understood that a spring night was worth a thousand pieces of gold , and Lang Jun clearly couldn't wait any longer.

She covered her lips and smiled, leading Cui Heng in.

Cui Heng had been busy with various things all day long, and it was only now that he could look at Lu Xueyi unabashedly.

Today she was wearing a deep green dress and covered her face with a mandarin duck fan, which made her half-covered look even more attractive.

When he stood still , Xueyi slowly moved away from the fan, but his cheeks were slightly apart.

Cui Heng had never seen Xue Yi wearing such makeup before. Even though he was familiar with her various appearances, he was still dazzled by the beauty at this moment.

It was also rare for Xue Yi to see Cui Heng with a blushing complexion. As soon as he was blocked by that upright figure, his palms tightened.

One of the two was shy, the other was straightforward. Although they didn't speak, there seemed to be affection flowing in their eyes, as if they were about to hug each other uncontrollably at the next moment.

Fortunately, Po Xi interrupted the entanglement in their eyes when she handed him the Hexin wine: " Please, husband and wife, please give me the Hexin wine. "

Xue Yi's heart was beating so fast that she didn't dare to look Cui Heng in the eyes. She looked away slightly when her forearms were crossed, and she held up the cup and drank.

It was Cui Heng who quickly held down her wrist with quick eyes and hands: " Just take a sip, it will be difficult to handle if you drink too much . "

Xue Yi met his meaningful gaze, and the tip of her ears suddenly burned. She just touched her lips and then put it down: " Yeah. "

But this burning sensation spread, making her whole body feel hot.

Cui Heng also felt hot. He lowered his eyes and ordered everyone: " Everyone, get down. "

" Congratulations to your wife, Sir, on your great joy. " Mrs. Xi and the envoy congratulated one after another.

After the outsiders left, Xue Yi took a breath and became less restrained. Cui Heng didn't hold on as before, and stretched out his hand to pull on his collar: " Are you tired? "

" It's okay. " Xue Yi shook his head.

" As long as you're not tired. " Cui Heng said with a smile in his eyes.

Xue Yi glanced at him and felt that tonight must be very difficult.

Sure enough, as soon as Cui Heng finished untying her coat, he reached out to untie her wedding dress. Xue Yi subconsciously stretched out her hand to protect her, but when she lifted her sleeve, the handkerchief fell out.

" Do n't look. "

Xue Yi quickly went to grab it, but Cui Heng had already unfolded it.

When he saw the veil clearly, he moved his eyebrows and handed the veil to Xue Yi with a half-smile: " So you like to lie down? "

" No, it's ... Po Xi gave it to me. " Xue Yi quickly explained.

Cui Heng didn't seem to hear him , he just smiled and said: " It's better to lie down ..."

He didn't finish the second half of the sentence, but looked at Xue Yi's belly, as if he could still remember the slight bulge.

" You ..." Xue Yi blushed at his straightforward words.

" What am I? It's time for you to change your words. Do you know what it's called? " Cui Heng was extremely calm and reached out to lift her chin .

Xue Yi felt panicked at the sight of his fiery eyes, but Cui Heng insisted on asking her to speak: " Scream, I want to hear it. "

Xueyi practiced countless times before getting married, but when the words came to her lips, she suddenly couldn't spit them out. After a long while, she bit her lower lip awkwardly and called out : " Mr.

" What? " Cui Heng didn't seem to hear clearly.

Xue Yi had no choice but to call him again: " Lang Jun— "

" Still didn't hear clearly. " Cui Heng said deliberately.

Xue Yi got angry and called him several times: " Langjun, Langjun ..."

" Listen carefully, madam. " Cui Heng interrupted her with a smile.

The first time Xue Yi heard him call her that, her heartbeat skipped a beat, and then she slowly looked away: " I ... the wedding dress I chose today , do you think it looks good? "

" nice. "

Cui Heng's voice was deep and gravelly.

Although he was talking about wedding clothes, his eyes were staring straight into Xue Yi's eyes, which were so bright.

Their eyes met , as if a fire was spreading, and Xue Yi froze instantly.

Immediately, Cui Heng slowly lowered his head and kissed her lips. Then the brief taste turned into a deep kiss. His breathing became faster and faster, and Xue Yi had to reach out and hook his neck .

However, Cui Heng thought it was not enough. He held the back of Xue Yi's neck with one hand and pressed it to his lips, while using the other hand to untie Xue Yi's wedding dress. The originally complicated and elegant wedding dress had now become a constraint. He groped her body with one hand. After trying for a long time, I still couldn't find a way to untie the knot.

Xue Yi was a little dizzy from being kissed , and she felt in a daze that Cui Heng had reached the limit of endurance and seemed to be planning to tear apart her wedding dress.

Xue Yi hurriedly reached out to help him, but in the end she was still unable to match his impatience. There was a tearing sound in her ear, and at the same time, Xue Yi was slapped hard, and her words of dissuasion turned into a long exclamation. , could only watch as her wedding dress, which had been embroidered for a hundred days, was broken into several pieces, bit by bit, sliding down from her toes as she swayed ...

=== Chapter 112 _ Extra 2 : After marriage ===

The weather in May is already changeable . During the day, the sky is still clear, but at night, the wind and clouds suddenly change, with lightning and thunder , with the potential to destroy everything.

The heavy rain came hard and fast , hitting the ground and washing it into a puddle of soft mud.

Xue Yi felt that she was as soft as a puddle of mud, still too soft to hold on to, and would flow out from her fingers as soon as she grabbed it . Cui Heng carried her into the tub because of Cui Heng .

As soon as the warm water washed away , she pushed Cui Heng angrily , but unexpectedly, a wave of waves arose again . When she was taken out again , she could vaguely hear the birdsong outside the window.

This time, she had no strength to struggle at all , and fell asleep as soon as she got on the bed .

She slept in darkness , and when she woke up again , she was awakened by the coolness on her shoulders.

Xue Yi stretched out her hand and pulled the quilt. As soon as she moved, she suddenly felt uncomfortable and slowly opened her eyes.

Sure enough , when she opened her eyes, she saw Cui Heng holding his arms above her.

It was early in the morning, and when she opened her eyes , she saw such an impactful face. Xueyi's mind buzzed , and it took her a while to realize that they were married.

She silently recited a few times that this was her husband . After looking at him for a long time, she got used to it , and she could calmly move away from the face with sharp eyebrows and starry eyes.

However , when she lowered her head and saw a hand that did not reach her fingertips , her whole body stiffened slightly , and she finally understood where the discomfort in the dream came from.

" It's just dawn, why are you ..." Xue Yi almost wanted to cry without tears.

" Didn't you keep complaining about feeling unwell in your dream? " Cui Heng moved his eyebrows and threw a porcelain bottle in front of her eyes.

Does she have it?

Yesterday was such a chaotic day. Xueyi's mind was so chaotic that she couldn't even remember what she said in her dream.

" It's okay now ..." Xue Yi lowered her voice.

" Is everything okay? " Cui Heng looked at her seriously with a smile on his lips.

Xue Yi gave a vague hum, and Cui Heng narrowed his eyes before finally retracting his hand, standing up and asking someone to prepare water for washing.

The sound of gurgling water rang in her ears . Xue Yi turned around and saw Cui Heng wiping his hands slowly, meticulously wiping the handkerchief from his fingertips to his roots.

His hands are extremely slender, like fine white jade.

Xue Yi's ears suddenly felt hot, and she quickly turned her back while hugging the quilt.

When Cui Heng came back after washing up and changing clothes, he saw Xue Yi curled up like a hedgehog and buried in the pillow, with only the tips of her ears exposed, which were extremely red and cute.

" Still sleeping? " Cui Heng walked over.

" So sleepy -" Xue Yi let out a long drag.

" It's okay if you're sleepy. Come back and sleep later. " Cui Heng patted her lower back and reminded her deliberately, " If you don't get up now, you won't be able to come in time to say hello. "

Xue Yi was awkward at first, but when she heard the word "please greetings", she sat upright instantly: " I almost forgot, when was it? "

" It's two- quarters of an hour before Chen time, so there's still time. "

Xue Yi suddenly became even more panicked. She only washed herself briefly before dragging Cui Heng to leave.

" Wait. " Cui Heng held her down.

" What else is there? I'm afraid it will be too late if I don't go? " Xue Yi was feeling annoyed .

" There is still something we haven't dealt with. Mother Zhou is still waiting outside. " Cui Heng pulled out a handkerchief at the end of the bed.

Xue Yi glanced at the people outside the hospital and then remembered that the newlyweds needed to have their Yuanpa tested.

But they had been together for a long time, and there were no traces anywhere. Xue Yi's cheeks instantly turned pale: " What should I do? "

" Don't worry, I'm prepared . " Cui Heng threw away the veil and looked calm.

How can you prepare this thing? Xueyi looked at him suspiciously and said hesitantly: " You shouldn't have kept the original thing, right? "

" How do you know? " Cui Heng's eyebrows moved.

It's been a year and he still has something like this.

Xue Yi's eyes slowly widened: " You ..."

" What am I, am I shameless? " Cui Heng rubbed the top of her hair, " Why are you so naive even though you are married ? You believe everything you say. Didn't you already have that thing burned with your own hands? "

Xue Yi was dumbfounded, realizing that he had tricked her again, and angrily avoided his hand: " Don't touch my head, the bun I just tied. "

Only then did Cui Heng realize that Lu Xueyi had pulled her hair into a bun today.

Not to mention, once the green hair on her head was combed, she looked more charming than before.

Xue Yi felt hot when he saw him , and turned away awkwardly: " Let's get down to business, what are you going to do with this veil? "

" Just build one. "

Cui Heng didn't take it seriously , and then wiped his fingertips on the sword hanging on the wall, dripping a few drops of blood on it, and the Yuan Pa immediately looked good.

Xue Yi glanced at it, her cheeks warmed slightly: " But ... this is different after all, will anyone find out? "

" No. Mother already knows what happened to us in the past. This time it's just a formality to save the maids from talking about it. " Cui Heng explained .

" Then you're still scaring me? " Xue Yi glared at him angrily.

" Who made you so cowardly? " Cui Heng poked her cheek maliciously.

Sure enough, when they got dressed and went out, Nanny Zhou who was beside the eldest lady only opened the curtain and took a look from a distance, and then withdrew without saying anything.

Xue Yi felt relieved and couldn't help but sigh that she had met an enlightened mother-in-law.

After inspecting the handkerchiefs, when they arrived at Old Guogong's place, almost all the people in the rooms had arrived.

Although Xue Yi had lived in the mansion before , her identity was different this time. When she and Cui Heng reached the threshold side by side, she clearly felt that the eyes on her were heavier and her breathing was erratic. got up.

" Don't worry, we are all close relatives . "

Cui Heng squeezed her palm, and Xue Yi quickly curled up her hands to avoid it, but her mood was indeed not as nervous as before.

The intimate gestures between the two caught the attention of everyone present, and everyone looked at them with smiles in their eyes.

As per the etiquette, Xue Yi must first serve tea to the old Duke.

The last time she was refuted by the old prince was still in front of her. Xueyi was particularly cautious this time. She raised her arms slightly, lowered her eyelashes, and respectfully handed over the teacup: " Grandpa, please have some tea. "

The tea was obviously not hot, but Xue Yi's fingertips were slightly red, obviously because she was nervous.

Because of the incident involving his second daughter- in-law , the old prince did not like to see Miss Lu at first. But last time something happened to Xing Jian at the border, Miss Lu still insisted on leaving her, so he took it lightly.

Children and grandchildren have their own blessings, and he can't control them.

Therefore, the old Duke was particularly kind this time. He took the cup without hesitation, and after drinking the tea, he said: " Reward— "

The nanny beside him obeyed the order and handed over the tray that had been prepared .

When the flannel cloth was opened, there was a fine jade Ruyi inside.

Xueyi knew that the old man had truly accepted her this time, so she breathed a sigh of relief and leaned over to thank her: " Thank you, grandpa, granddaughter-in-law. "

After the biggest obstacle was overcome , everything went smoothly. The old lady looked kind and gave Xue Yi a jade bracelet.

As for the eldest lady, as soon as Xue Yi bowed down, the eldest lady called her up. The things the eldest lady rewarded were also the most substantial, and she directly gave them to several shops in the most prosperous areas of Chang'an West City, which were particularly enviable.

Immediately afterwards, Xue Yi and Cui Heng met the uncles from the second, third and other rooms together and received many rewards. By the time they left, Qingfang and Qiurong could no longer hold the things in their hands and had to call Yang Bao for help.

" You made a whole street in one morning . Isn't it a loss to marry me? "

On the way back, Cui Heng glanced at Xue Yi who was dizzy after being hit by a heavy gift and joked.

Xueyi was indeed shocked by the actions of the Cui family, but it was not surprising when she thought about it. Needless to say, the old man and the old lady were not mentioned. The eldest lady was born in the Li family of Zhao County, and her family had numerous properties; Xueyi deserves to be given more; the third lady was born in the land of plenty in the south of the Yangtze River and was also wealthy.

The Cui family 's in-laws cover almost everyone in the Five Surnames and Qiwang, and since Cui Heng is now in power, Xue Yi will naturally get more things.

But Xue Yi would never admit that it was because of Cui Heng. She only raised her face and said, " That's because I'm popular. "

" You are indeed likeable . " Cui Heng smiled and handed over a bunch of keys, " I have something for you too . "

" What's this? "

" The keys to the inner treasury are all given to you. "

The entire inner library.

Xue Yi was slightly startled: " How many things are there in your warehouse? "

" I haven't counted them in detail. " Cui Heng did n't take it seriously. He paused and said, " You can marry me a hundred times if you don't say it . "

Xue Yi was dumbfounded . She had been too weak to collect things all morning. She didn't expect that the weight of this bunch of keys was actually heavier.

She swallowed her saliva and did not dare to reach out to take it: " This is too much ..."

" I'm all yours, what do these extraneous things mean? " Cui Heng disagreed .

Xue Yi blinked, and the tip of his nose suddenly felt sore.

" Moved ? " Cui Heng glanced at the end of her red eyes, " If you are really touched , you might as well think of how to repay me. "

The itching on the tip of Xue Yi's nose stopped instantly and she looked at him suspiciously: " What kind of reward ? "

" This time, because of the marriage granted by the saint, I have ten days off. " Cui Heng said with a half-smile.

Xueyi understood what he meant and quickly turned away: " Shameless . "

" This is called fairness and justice. " Cui Heng took her fingertips.

" It's still outside, don't hold me back. " Xue Yi struggled gently.

" It's okay. " Cui Heng held his hand tighter , " It just rained overnight and there are puddles on the ground. Don't fall. I will hold you. "

Xue Yi was helpless and couldn't get away, so she had no choice but to hold Cui Heng back tightly while facing everyone's gaze.

Behind her, Madam Lu glanced at the fingertips of the two people in front of her, and then glanced at Cui Jing, who was about a foot away from her, and sighed silently.

They are obviously brothers, why are they so different?

Lu thought for a moment, pretended to be slippery, fell forward and grabbed Cui Jing 's hand: " Ah, there are so many puddles here! "

" That's a lot. " Cui Jing quickly supported her.

Mrs. Lu was immediately happy, thinking that Cui Jing had become enlightened and would be like Cui Heng.

However, the next moment Cui Jing let her go and said seriously: " With so many potholes, it's time to take a rest. I'll have to give orders another day. "

Lu: "..."

After a while, she didn't give up and asked deliberately pretending to be in trouble: " Then what should we do now? I'm afraid I'll easily fall down on the way back, right? "

" What you said makes sense. " Cui Jing nodded in agreement , but the next moment, he raised his feet and turned in another direction.

" Dalang, where are you going? " Lu didn't know why.

" Didn't you say there are many puddles on the road? " Cui Jing pointed to the corridor not far away, smiling very gently, " There is no water in the corridor , let's go another way. "

Lu didn't want to change her path. She clearly wanted him to lead her.

Cui Jing is such an elm-headed person!

However, Cui Jing didn't feel anything , and still turned around kindly: " Why don't you leave, madam? "

" I ..." Mrs. Lu hesitated to speak, but when she met Cui Jing's gentle eyes, she had no choice but to hold back her words, " Come right now. "

The two men went back one after the other, with a distance of ten feet between them .

Madam Lu couldn't help but look back as she walked, her eyes frequently falling on the intimate figures not far away, feeling envious in her heart.

No, she couldn't treat Dalang like this anymore. One day she would have to ask her sister-in-law for advice on how to make the man enlightened.

Come to think of it, this Lady Lu must have many methods.

=== Chapter 113 _ Extra 2 : After marriage ===

There are mother-in-law and sister-in-law housekeepers above , and Cui Heng's inner courtyard below is clean and tidy . Even the lax Qiucican from before has been driven out . Xueyi's life has been particularly smooth after she got married.

It's just that they hadn't seen each other intermittently for half a year . In the two days after the wedding , Xue Yi's life was really ridiculous.

Fortunately , although he was not on duty, Cui Heng still needed to see off the guests in the mansion, so Xue Yi had to take a breather during the day.

The guests who came from afar all left one after another . Lu Xuening, who came to marry , had no intention of returning to Jiangzuo . It seemed that she really planned to find a marriage in Chang'an.

But Xueyi is not an aunt after all . There is no reason in this world for the eldest sister who has not left the court to stay in her sister's house . Thinking about it, if the eldest sister still cares about her face , she will take the initiative to say goodbye and return to Jiangzuo soon .

So Xue Yi just pretended not to see her and just ordered people to treat her eldest sister as usual.

In contrast , Mrs. Lu, her sister-in-law, is more like her eldest sister. Not only did Mrs. Lu prepare a generous gift for her, but when there was a female family member with a distinguished surname at the banquet who expressed her disdain for Xueyi's background , Mrs. Lu always It was an unceremonious return to the past.

The Lu family was born in the Lu family of Fanyang . She was also the daughter of a military commander. She had a high family status and a fierce temper. She could quarrel with the noble girl opposite her with just a few words and was unable to resist , so she had to apologize to Xue Yi .

From this, Xue Yi became more and more fond of this sister-in-law.

So when the always generous Lu came to look for Xueyi with a troubled face, she didn't react.

" What's going on? " Xueyi stood up and welcomed Mrs. Lu in.

Mrs. Lu has always been a carefree person , but no matter how generous a woman is , she is not immune when it comes to the word love.

Mrs. Lu couldn't open her mouth. When she was about to speak, she suddenly saw a plate of peeled walnuts on the table, and her eyes slowly stopped.

" Did your second brother peel these walnuts for you? " Lu guessed.

" It's him. " Xueyi replied. She didn't know why Lu suddenly pulled on the walnut. She pushed the porcelain plate and said, " Sister-in-law, do you want to try it? This is what Lang Jun brought back specially when he went west. "

" No need. " Mr. Lu shook his head and sighed quietly, " It's so troublesome to peel these walnuts, but Erlang is willing to peel so many walnuts for you. He really cares about you. "

" He wasn't doing any good for me. He obviously couldn't sit still. My sister-in-law didn't know anything. Last night, Lang Jun used walnuts to practice his hand strength. He crushed them and thought it would be a pity to throw them away , so he peeled them for me. " Xue Yi explained angrily .

What about practicing hand strength? This younger sibling is obviously used to being pampered.

Lu laughed and said: " I think you are the one who is obsessed with the authorities. Erlang is obviously being tough and just changing his words. Otherwise, look at how the walnut coat is completely peeled off? "

Xue Yi picked up a crushed walnut, looked at the sun carefully, and found that it was indeed the sun, and the tips of her ears suddenly turned red.

When Mrs. Lu saw their deep affection, she became even more sad while joking: " I didn't expect Erlang to look cold and cool, but in fact he is very careful. Why is there such a big gap between people ..."

No matter how slow Xue Yi was, she still understood Lu's meaning. She asked softly: " Why did sister-in-law say this? But something happened between you and elder brother? "

Lu nodded, but didn't know where to start.

The eldest brother is gentle and has a great temperament. What could happen to them?

Xue Yi was puzzled and her voice became hesitant: " Is it possible that my eldest brother is not treating you well, sister-in-law? "

" That's not true. " Lu retorted.

Xueyi breathed a sigh of relief, but Mrs. Lu was not relieved. Instead, she sighed: " But good things are good, good things are not like husband and wife. Sometimes I would rather he make trouble with me than treat each other like guests like we are now. It's like marrying a dummy. "

" Maybe the eldest brother is just not good at words and doesn't know how to open his mouth. The husband was also like this in the past. He always refused to say anything directly. " Xue Yi tried to comfort her.

" No. " Mrs. Lu knew it well, " Da Lang is different from Er Lang . I always feel that Da Lang doesn't see me at all. He respects me and values me entirely because I am his official wife, not because I am this person. Even if this person is not me, it will not make any difference if it is the Zheng family or the Wang family. To him, this marriage is nothing more than the words of the matchmaker ordered by his parents, right? "

This is indeed a fact, Xue Yi was speechless for a moment.

" Sometimes I really envy you. Erlang was tortured with a stick and went to the battlefield for you. He made great military exploits and asked for nothing. He only asked to marry you in public. You don't know how many noble girls in Chang'an are envious of you. You. " Lu sighed.

" People have different tempers. You are impatient, but my eldest brother is slow. We just got married. As time goes by, friendship will naturally develop. " Xueyi advised her.

" Will you really be able to do it after a long time? " Mrs. Lu hesitated, moved her chair and asked, " You and your second brother are so close, do you have any tips for getting close to each other? Let me learn a few. "

Does Xue Yi have any tricks? She doesn't do anything. Cui Heng is already like a wolf and a tiger.

Xue Yi wanted to shake her head, but she saw Lu's eyes were lonely. After thinking for a moment, she finally said, " In my opinion , this couple must advance and retreat. Since the eldest brother is reserved, then sister-in-law, you might as well take the initiative. "

" How to take the initiative ? " This was what Lu was worried about, and she tugged on the veil, " You don't understand, your eldest brother is just a fool, and he doesn't understand. Even if I try to hold his hand, he will push it away. "

" I've heard of Xizi's allusion before . Sister-in-law, you might as well try pretending to be sick. If you are sick, my eldest brother will naturally not push you away. " Xueyi thought for a moment before coming up with this idea.

She said that she had a heart problem and asked Lang Jun to rub her heart, but it was natural for her to get close ...

The more Lu thought about it, the more it made sense. She covered her face and coughed: " Then let me give it a try? "

Xue Yi nodded , and Mrs. Lu couldn't wait to get up: " If it is useful, I will definitely repay my brothers and sisters. "

" Sister-in-law took care of me a lot in the past , so what does this mean? " Xueyi smiled as she watched Lu leave.

But to be honest, she hadn't tried it after all, and she didn't know what they were like, and Xue Yi was a little unsure.

After sending off the gifts to her eldest sister-in-law, Xueyi continued to sort out the wedding gifts and checked them into the warehouse.

He was busy until the evening, when Xueyi was feeling sleepy , a shadow suddenly fell over his head.

When she turned around , she saw that the person coming was Cui Heng. She stretched out her arms and hugged his waist lazily: " When did you come back? "

" Just got back. " Cui Heng hugged her back, " Sister-in-law is here during the day? "

" Yeah. " Xue Yi rubbed his eyes, feeling sleepy yet not gone.

" What did you say? " Cui Heng asked casually.

" Sister-in-law feels that eldest brother is not close to her, so she asked me to come up with an idea. " Xue Yi frowned, feeling distressed.

" What's your idea? " Cui Heng raised his eyebrows slightly.

" I asked her to pretend to be sick. " Xueyi hugged his neck and explained in a low voice , " Do you think it's okay? "

" What a bad idea. " Cui Heng rubbed the top of her hair.

" What, you think it can't be done? " Xueyi glanced at him.

" How can a person as dignified as brother understand this? " Cui Heng smiled.

" Then what should we do? " Xue Yi made a show of getting up, " How about I go call my sister-in-law now? "

" Forget it this time, don't make any ideas about other people's affairs next time. " Cui Heng pulled her, and a smile suddenly appeared in his eyes, " But brother doesn't understand, you might as well try this idea on me. "

Upon hearing this, Xue Yi understood what he meant.

After getting married, Xue Yi became more courageous, so she didn't refute , she just blinked her cunning eyes and said calmly: " Really ? "

" Of course, I have been practicing medicine for several years and specialize in treating difficult and complicated diseases. I guarantee to satisfy my wife. " Cui Heng's expression did not change and he instantly found an identity for himself.

Seeing this, Xue Yi no longer felt shy, and stretched out her slender wrist and handed it to Cui Heng: " I have been suffering from severe chest tightness recently, and I don't know what the problem is. If the doctor can cure me, I will definitely be rewarded heavily. "

Cui Heng got up and diagnosed her carefully, as if she really had medical skills: " My wife's pulse is uneven, fast and slow, and there is something strange about it . However, I can't tell what's wrong just by taking the pulse. Further diagnosis and treatment are needed. "

" How to go further? " Xue Yi frowned slightly .

" Practicing medicine is all about looking, hearing, asking, and feeling. Since you can't cut out the pulse, you have to find another way. " Cui Heng curled his lips, stared at Xue Yi and said quietly, " Please take off your clothes, let me take a look. "

Take off your clothes, where is such diagnosis and treatment?

Xue Yi was really shocked by his wild words and deeds.

However, Cui Heng looked serious , and being too surprised made it look like she was making a fuss.

So Xue Yi bit her lip and covered her collar in embarrassment: " Does it have to be like this ? But I haven't left the cabinet yet, how can I let others see my body ..."

" This chest tightness matter can be big or small. Madam, you must not hide your illness and avoid medical treatment. " Cui Heng looked serious, " The doctor is kind-hearted, how can I think so? "

" That's my problem. "

Xue Yi was shy and timid, and she stretched out her hand to untie the belt and pulled the skirt of her clothes up to her waist little by little.

The further she pulled down, the darker Cui Heng's eyes became, as if he was about to rush up and eat her alive at the next moment.

Xue Yi glanced at his eyes and asked softly: " Doctor, have you seen clearly ? What is wrong with me? "

" Not yet. " Cui Heng narrowed his eyes and took a deep breath, " Practicing medicine also requires that one hair affects the whole body. In order to prevent misdiagnosis, I asked the lady to finish taking off her clothes before I can make a decision. "

" All? " Xueyi didn't expect him to be so shameless.

" Exactly. " Cui Heng smiled with a serious expression on his lips.

Xue Yi refused to admit defeat and had no choice but to continue untying: " Then the doctor needs to see more clearly this time. "

As soon as the clothes fell to her feet , Xue Yi clearly felt that the gaze looking at her became much hotter.

" Did the doctor see it this time? " Xueyi folded his arms, his eyes full of innocence.

" I see. " Cui Heng turned the ring on his hand and suppressed the evil fire in his heart. " My wife , this is caused by depression and blockage in her heart. If she is not relieved in time, she may explode and die. "

Why is there depression in his heart? It is obviously because he has anger in his heart.

Xue Yi secretly cursed , but still endured the shame and continued to agree with him: " This is so, then this illness is not serious. Doctor, you must save me. "

" Don't worry, Madam, I will do my best. " Cui Heng emphasized the word " do your best " .

" Then how does the doctor plan to treat me? " Xue Yi felt slightly hot all over.

Cui Heng chuckled, slowly leaned over, and whispered two words into her ear: " Acupuncture. "

The tip of Xue Yi's ear itched, and her cheeks instantly became hot.

=== Chapter 114 _ Extra 2 : After marriage ===

" It's just chest tightness , why do we need acupuncture? "

Xue Yi rubbed her red face and deliberately pretended not to understand.

" What Madam said makes sense . Acupuncture should be used as a last resort . You should try massage first. " Cui Heng stared at her eyes for a moment, then suddenly smiled, " Madam, please lie down here. "

As soon as he looked at her, Xue Yi flinched , wondering where he came from with all these lies.

" Why don't you move ? Madam, there is something wrong with your legs and feet? " Cui Heng gestured to help her.

" No. " Xue Yi interrupted repeatedly , facing his eyes , she had to lie down awkwardly on the couch slowly.

" Arms. " Cui Heng poked her tightly hugged arms again, half-smiling but not smiling , " My wife is protecting her so tightly, how can I press it? "

Shameless.

Xue Yi scolded him a little in her heart , closed her eyes, and then slowly let go of her arms while enduring the shame.

Immediately afterwards, Cui Heng's hand came up, and his palm was broad and strong , as if he was really massaging.

" Madam, do you think this strength is acceptable? " Cui Heng put a hand on her side and asked .

The hot air fell on her ears, making the tips of Xueyi's ears feel crispy and itchy , and even her voice trembled: " It's ... not bad. "

" What do you mean it's okay ? Madam, you have to be more precise so that I can further treat her. " Cui Heng continued to force her to speak.

How could this be described by Xue Yi? Her cheeks were hot and her lips were biting tightly . It took a long time to squeeze out a sentence: " Be gentle ... be gentle. "

" Okay. " Cui Heng followed Shan Ruliu and relaxed his strength.

Xue Yi's whole body became soft when he pressed her , as if she was kneading dough . She felt that she was already cooked without having to put it in the pot to steam. But Cui Heng was so calm, and she couldn't let herself fall behind, so she still tensed up. Keep your body intact and let him diagnose and treat you.

Cui Heng is no better than her. He has a lot of warm and fragrant nephrite. It is too difficult to remain a gentleman at this time.

The two of them were in a stalemate, each breathing heavier than the other.

Dimly , when she realized that the hand was starting to go down, Xueyi quickly stretched out her hand to hold it down: " We agreed to massage, you ... what are you doing? "

" The massage is over, it's time for the next step. " Cui Heng pushed her hand away, his voice hoarse.

" But I think I'm much better. I don't need acupuncture anymore. " Xueyi held his hand and refused to let go.

" I am a doctor, I have the final say on how to treat the patient. " Cui Heng gradually lost patience.

" You're lying ! " Xueyi glared at him angrily.

Cui Heng no longer cared about pretending to be a doctor. He stretched out his hand to caress the side of her face and said, " Next time if I rely on you or if you block her, it will be me who gets hurt. "

Xue Yi glanced at it, quite gloating, and cleared her throat: " But I heard that before acupuncture, the silver needles must be burned with fire. You are a doctor, don't you know? "

Cui Heng raised his eyebrows, but he didn't expect that she knew about this.

He curled his lips, leaned forward, took Xue Yi's hand and put it on his waist: " It's hot enough without burning it . Don't you believe it? "

Xue Yi accidentally touched it and quickly curled her fingers.

Taking advantage of her shyness , Cui Heng held her waist with one hand and lifted her legs with the other to take advantage of the situation and give her a good acupuncture treatment.

In the name of medical treatment, Cui Heng 's diagnosis and treatment methods were extremely diverse. Xueyi felt that he had been diagnosed and treated inside and out. Moreover, this needle was longer and wider than ordinary needles. It did not hurt the person, but it was sore. It was swollen again, and even the joints between the bones were numb.

On the other side , Lu's situation was not so smooth.

In order to look more like her, Lu followed Lu Xueyi's advice and tried to hold her heart in front of the bronze mirror several times, mumbling to herself while trying.

" How should I frown? Should it be deeper? "

" And this hand, is it better to cover the left side or the right side? "

Mrs. Lu is bright and generous, so it is really difficult for her to look like Xiaojiabiyu.

The female envoy looked at Lu's posing, looked at each other, and suppressed her smile.

Lu felt good, and after comparing the most suitable posture, before Cui Jing didn't reply, she changed her clothes and lay down on the bed early, holding her chin in one hand while bulging her waist.

When Cui Jing came back, it was dinner time. Logically speaking, Mrs. Lu would usually greet him when he first came in. But when he came in today, the table was empty.

After asking, Cui Jing knew: " Madam is sick? "

" Yes, Madam felt unwell in the evening and went back to her room to rest in bed. " The female envoy replied.

" What's the disease? " Upon hearing this, Cui Jing quickly stepped in.

" Mr. Lang is back? " Mrs. Lu covered her chest and frowned slightly. Seeing Cui Jing coming over, she coughed a few times under her handkerchief, " I ... I'm fine, I just have a heart attack. "

In Cui Jing 's memory, Mrs. Lu was a female general from Humen who was always fickle and eclectic in her behavior. This was the first time he saw Ms. Lu sick.

" Heart disease? " Cui Jing stepped forward and stared at Lu holding her chest with a worried look on her face. " My wife has always been healthy. When did she suffer from this disease? "

" I got it from my mother's womb. " Mrs. Lu quickly thought of an excuse, " It's okay if this heart attack doesn't happen, but it's really uncomfortable when it does happen. Lang Jun, my chest is so tight, can you help me check it out?" look …"

Lu's voice became intermittent as she spoke, her cheeks turned red from coughing, and she thought she was well prepared.

When the female envoys present saw this scene, they all retreated consciously.

Cui Jing was stunned for a moment, then said: " My wife is sick and she should call a doctor. I don't have any medical skills, how can I diagnose and treat her? Please wait, my lady, I will call the doctor right now -"

Lu didn't expect that Cui Jing didn't understand at all, so she quickly stopped him: " Do n't go. "

" Why? " Cui Jing turned around .

" I, I don't want to take medicine . This heart disease is not serious. Lang Jun can just massage it for me. " Lu gently took Cui Jing's hand and pulled it to her heart.

She thought to herself that Cui Jing had no reason to understand that she had already done this.

Unexpectedly, Cui Jing still withdrew his hand, with a serious look on his face, and taught her a lesson: " Mei Niang, good medicine is bitter but good for the disease. How could you destroy yourself just to escape for a moment? This is true." It's a small thing but a big loss. Just wait, I have to call the doctor today. "

Cui Jing said, then shook off Lu's hand and hurried out.

When Mrs. Lu saw it, she quickly went down to the ground and grabbed Cui Jing, regardless of pretending to be sick: " Mr. Sir, there's no need to be tired. "

" You are my wife, why should I call a doctor for you ? " Cui Jing patted her hand, " You go up and lie down first, I will come back as soon as possible. "

Mrs. Lu was just pretending to be ill, so she didn't succeed in seducing her. She didn't dare to shame her and throw her out. Seeing that she couldn't persuade Cui Jing, she had to change her words: " I'm much better. "

Cui Jing always thought carefully: " No, this heart disease is related to the vital point. It must not be underestimated. It is better to take a look. "

" I'm really fine. " Mrs. Lu shot herself in the foot this time. Seeing that Cui Jing didn't believe it, she had to take a few steps and said, " Look, am I fine? "

Mr. Lu walked with a wind, and spoke with great energy, even more powerful than him, a civil servant.

Cui Jing believed it this time, but was puzzled: " Then why did you just ..."

" I just got sick suddenly. I just felt tight in my chest. " Mrs. Lu grabbed the handkerchief angrily.

Cui Jing let out a long sigh: " Since it's okay and it's getting late, how about we go have a meal together? "

" I'm full. Lang Jun can use it alone! " Mrs. Lu was so full that she had no appetite.

Cui Jing still wanted to persuade her, but Lu turned around and plunged her head into the pillow, covering her tightly with the quilt.

It was fine just now, what happened?

Cui Jing was puzzled. Seeing that Mrs. Lu wanted to sleep, she had no choice but to walk out quietly alone and asked the female envoy waiting: " Madam said she was full. Did she have a meal before? "

" As for the husband , my wife is of no use. " The female envoy answered truthfully .

" It's no use? "

Cui Jing became even more confused this time. Since Lu was useless, how could she say she was full?

Naturally, he was full of anger and showed his charming eyes to the blind man. Who could not be angry?

The female envoys looked at Cui Jing and looked at each other with confusion, then they all lowered their heads and suppressed their laughter.

Cui Jing was left alone, tossing and turning all night, confused.

The next day, after Xueyi and Lu paid their respects to the eldest lady, they got together again.

The difference is that one's face is rosy and her cheeks are as bright as peach plums, while the other is dejected.

" What's wrong, but that method doesn't work? " Xueyi saw something wrong with Lu and asked with concern.

Lu didn't hide anything from her and nodded: " Not only did your eldest brother not get close to me, he also taught me a lesson and wanted to find a doctor for me. Can you tell me what this is about! "

" How could it be? " Xueyi tilted her head slightly, " Obviously last night I and ..."

" What are you? " Mrs. Lu noticed something was wrong.

" It's nothing. " Xue Yi quickly swallowed her words, not daring to mention the absurdity of her and Cui Heng being behind the scenes.

But she didn't say anything, but the radiance on her face couldn't deceive anyone.

Madam Lu let out a long sigh, her heart filled with worry. She looked around and saw no one there, then she took Xue Yi and sat in the pavilion: " Can you believe it? I've never seen newlyweds living a more lonely life than we did. It's almost March when we get married, but during this March, except for the routine activities on the first and fifteenth day of the lunar month, your eldest brother is usually not close to me at all. Just now, my mother-in-law was urging me that it was time to have a baby, but Dalang How can I survive like this? "

It was the first time that Xue Yi heard such a secret private matter, and she was a little embarrassed: " This is usually the case for couples, not to mention that everyone has different temperaments. I may be respecting you. "

Mrs. Lu curled her lips and said disapprovingly: " You have been married for a few days. How are you doing? "

Xue Yi lowered her head, not embarrassed to answer.

" Why are you so embarrassed? We're already married. " Mrs. Lu stretched out five fingers to show Xueyi, then raised two more fingers, " Is there three times in five days ? "

Xue Yi's cheeks were slightly red and she shook her head.

" Seriously? " Mrs. Lu hesitated and gave in again, " What about the two times? "

Xue Yi shook her head again .

Lu was also surprised this time, but the next moment, Xueyi stretched out her hand, all five white and tender fingers standing straight up, without bending any of them.

" Are you full for five days? " Mrs. Lu finally understood this time. She was stunned for a while and then said angrily, " I just said , this is what a newlywed couple should be like. It's obviously not normal for your eldest brother to be like this. You said, he Could it be that you are so lackluster when you come back after eating so much outside? "

" The eldest brother is gentle and has the most noble temperament. He is not such a person. " Xue Yi didn't believe it.

But Mrs. Lu was angry now and would not listen. The more she thought about it, the more suspicious she felt: " After returning from the northwest, Lang Jun joined the Ministry of Rites and also worked in Guangdefang . What kind of place is Guangdefang? Pingkangfang Recently, I saw that he probably went to Pingkangfang with his colleagues to fool around! No, I have to go and see which foxy kid seduced him. "

" Sister-in- law , please don't be impulsive. Brother shouldn't be like this ..." Xue Yi advised.

" You will know if you have tried it. " Lu's temper was as fast as fire, and she directly took Xue Yi's arm, " Brother and sister, will you come with me tomorrow to take a look? "

" Pingkangfang is a place where men go. How can we two women, both married women, get there? " Xue Yi refused.

" Just put on men's clothes. " Mrs. Lu had done this kind of thing many times before, and encouraged, " No better, let's just go shopping. Besides, you have been in Chang'an for so long, and you don't want to go. See what this most lively place in Chang'an looks like? "

" Is it okay ? " Xue Yi asked carefully .

" As long as I'm here, don't worry. " Mrs. Lu reached out and patted her shoulder, with a determined look on her face.

Xue Yi was really moved this time. She really wanted to visit Pingkangfang.

It just so happened that Cui Heng would not be there tomorrow and he would not be discovered, so Xue Yi nodded and said, " Okay, then I will go with my sister-in-law. "

=== Chapter 115 _ Extra 2 : After marriage ===

Before deciding to go to Pingkangfang , Xueyi kept a careful eye on it, and specifically checked with Cui Heng in the evening: " Lang Jun , are you going to meet the prince later? "

" What's wrong? " Cui Heng responded calmly .

" Nothing , I'm just thinking about what clothes to choose for you. Since you are going to see the prince, you must wear something more dignified. " Xue Yi pretended , opened the wardrobe and rummaged through , " How about this sapphire blue one? "

" Don't be so cautious . I won't enter the East Palace today . His Highness and I have an appointment at ..." Cui Heng originally wanted to say that they had an appointment at Pingkangfang to hide it from others, but he was afraid that Xue Yi would think too much , so he changed his excuse, " We made an appointment in Linjiangxian. "

When Xue Yi heard that he was indeed going out , she took off her guard and asked softly: " Then when will you come back in the evening ? "

" Why, you can't bear to leave me and want me to come back early? " Cui Heng asked with a smile.

" No way. " Xue Yi dodged awkwardly , " I heard that Lin Ji's shop has a new mugwort cake, I just want to try it. "

Cui Heng didn't restrain her: " You can go wherever you want , remember to bring some guards and don't run around. "

" Okay , then I 'll leave one for you. "

Xue Yi adjusted his belt for him , but secretly cursed in her heart that she could n't let the guards know where she was going .

After Cui Heng left , not long after , Xueyi went to find Lu, and the two of them followed Cui Jing's carriage out.

Originally, Xue Yi didn't believe Lu's suspicion and followed her just to reassure her. But the more the carriage followed, the more familiar the road became. After a while, Cui Jing's carriage actually drove to Pingkangfang. .

When she saw a boy skillfully approaching Cui Jing's carriage and guiding him through the door, Xue Yi grasped the window frame with both hands and was immediately speechless.

She turned her head and looked again , and saw Lu's face as gloomy as an approaching rainstorm, covered with a thick layer of haze, as if it was about to rush in the next moment.

" Sister-in-law, don't be impulsive . " Xueyi carefully held her.

Unexpectedly, Mrs. Lu was unexpectedly calm: " Don't worry, I didn't want to catch up, and we are women. Even if we chase, the boy guarding the door may not let us in. "

" So sister-in-law, are you planning to go back? " Xueyi asked tentatively.

" Go back? " Ms. Lu gritted her teeth and took out the men's clothes that she had prepared. " We are not going back. Let's change into men's clothes and go in. I want to see what kind of ecstasy this Pingkangfang is. How can I control the man?" Jun Gou's soul is gone. "

After saying this, Mrs. Lu quickly changed into men's clothes, her hair was tied back, and her hat was put on. She really looked like a man.

" Why don't you move? " Lu finished changing in a hurry and looked at Xue Yi who was motionless.

Xue Yi held the man's robe and compared it with her body, frowning slightly: " What if we are discovered? "

" What are you afraid of? We've already come, why not go and have a look? " Mrs. Lu urged.

Seeing this, Xue Yi couldn't wait any longer, so he had to change into it with her.

The two of them were tall and tall, and it was not out of place to put on men's clothes. Especially Lu, who came from a family of military generals, and naturally had a heroic temperament. He looked like a handsome young man in a black robe.

Although Xue Yi was not shorter than her, she had gentle eyebrows and fair skin, but she lowered her head slightly, and others only thought she was a handsome young man.

After dressing up, the two swaggered into Pingkangfang. They were mixed in the flow of people passing by, and the boy guarding the door didn't notice them.

But when they entered, they realized that finding someone was not as simple as they thought.

Pingkangfang is very large, with a five-story high-rise building, surrounded by terraces and pavilions, with more than a hundred rooms.

Not to mention that there were all kinds of people inside. The men were drunk and smelling of alcohol, and the women were dressed seductively. They teased the men without scruples. During the process, they laughed, cursed, and made jokes, mixed with the sounds of silk and bamboo, which made people laugh. Dazzled.

There was a woman in Hu costume dancing in the middle of the lobby , her waist twisted so thin that it was almost knotted, and everyone watching was stunned.

Xue Yi had never seen such a bold dance, her eyes remained motionless and she didn't dare to glance around at all.

Mrs. Lu was calm, cleared her throat, and called the boy in a grand manner: " I have an appointment with Cui Langjun , where is he? "

" May I ask Mr. Cui, which Mr. Cui are you looking for? " the boy said politely.

Which one?

Lu and Xue Yi looked at each other and felt strange. Could it be that more than one Cui Langjun was here today?

" I'm looking for Cui Dalang. Could you please show me the way. " Mrs. Lu explained.

The young men in Pingkangfang are all cautious. When there were many people there, the young man did not pay attention. Now he stared at the two people in front of him with a keen eye, and then he realized something strange—

These two people don't look like a husband, but like a wife.

Could it be that the eldest lady in the family came here?

These things often happen, and once they get into trouble, people will be upset and out of control, so the young man cleverly kept his tone and said: " Cui Dalang? I have no impression. Maybe he is not here. Is Mr. Lang looking for the wrong person? "

" Impossible, I clearly saw him ..."

When Lu was mid-sentence, Xueyi quickly grabbed her. However, at this time, the boy had already realized that something was wrong and became even more reluctant to speak.

Mrs. Lu also knew that she had made a mistake, so she had no choice but to shut up and stop asking: " If you're not here, then let 's go shopping by ourselves. You can go. "

The boy smiled and pretended not to notice: " Then you two have a good time. If you need anything, just ask me. "

Although the two of them pretended to be men, they were handsome. Occasionally, drunk people would pass by and their eyes would fall on them frequently, as if they would burn through their clothes.

Xue Yi felt quite uncomfortable and pulled at Mrs. Lu: " Sister-in-law, how about we go back? "

" We've already come, how can we go back now? " Mrs. Lu refused, and glanced at the high pavilion, " I guess they must be in the private room above. If the boy doesn't want to take them with him, then we can Find it yourself. "

Although Xue Yi felt it was inappropriate, it was also wrong for her eldest brother to do this just after they got married, so she went up with Mrs. Lu: " Sister-in-law, you must calm down later. "

Mrs. Lu promised, but her steps were fast and furious, faster than anyone else.

The two of them followed the hallway and searched one by one, but there were too many rooms here, and they were all closed tightly. They even went up to three floors, but they couldn't find Cui Jing.

When the two of them were about to take a rest , suddenly, a sharp voice stopped them.

" Hey, where did Mr. Sir come from? Why are you here upstairs? These are private rooms reserved by noble people in advance. You can't come here casually. "

When Xue Yi and Mrs. Lu turned around, they saw clearly that the person calling them was an elderly woman. This woman was plump and gorgeously dressed, and she looked like a mature lady.

I guess I met the madam.

Mrs. Lu coughed and explained, " Is there still such a rule? When we come back, everything is new, so don't blame me, Mom. "

The Madam narrowed her eyes at them , glanced up and down, and moved her eyebrows: " Look, no wonder you are so reserved. There is still an empty room here. You two might as well sit down and have a drink. I will give you some." Can you two find some company? "

Xue Yi's forehead jumped when she heard that she wanted to accompany her. She was quite embarrassed, but Mrs. Lu was aroused to be curious. She wanted to see what kind of beauty this lady from Pingkangfang was, so she agreed: " She suits me very well. " I mean, as for the company ... there will be one of all kinds . "

" One of each? " The madam raised her eyebrows, " You two, can you bear it? "

" Of course I can bear it. " Mrs. Lu replied casually. Since they were women, they didn't really have to do anything.

" Now that you two have said so, let's do as they say. " The old bustard smiled and ordered the people beside him, " Go to the east and send a message. Call one of all kinds to come and serve you two well. . "

The boys on the side also laughed. Although Xueyi didn't know what they were laughing at, she felt indescribably panicked in her heart.

Madam Lu didn't think much about it, she pulled Xue Yi into the private room, sat down like a normal guest, and ordered wine and food.

At this time , Cui Jing was in the private room not far from them.

Faintly hearing Lu's voice, he felt uneasy, so he went out to take a look.

Cui Heng also met with the prince here . During the discussion, he seemed to hear Lu Xueyi's voice and went out.

The two brothers were stunned at the same time when they bumped into each other.

" Xing Jian, why are you here? " Cui Jing asked first.

" I have something to discuss with the prince . " Cui Heng turned slightly sideways and asked, " Brother, what are you ..."

Cui Jing saluted the prince through the door, and pointed to the person at the crack of the door: " I have a good relationship with a musician, and I am studying piano skills with him. "

Cui Heng raised his eyes and nodded to the man as if they had seen each other.

" Then why did you come out ..." Cui Jing asked.

" I'm dizzy, come out and get some air. " Cui Heng rubbed his brows and never mentioned hearing Lu Xueyi's voice here.

Cui Jing also kept silent about Lu: " What a coincidence, my back hurts, so I went out for a walk. "

The two of them walked towards the moving place with their own thoughts, chatting as they walked .

" Your sister-in-law said that she made barbel lung soup tonight. This is Fan Yang's famous dish. Come over and try it when you have time. " Cui Jing's generous invitation was full of showoff.

Cui Heng agreed , thought for a moment, and then said: " Today, Lu Xueyi said that he was going to buy new mugwort cakes. I will ask someone to give some away tonight, and my brother and sister-in-law will also have a try. "

Cui Jing also responded, and the two of them walked side by side, with smiles on their lips, but they were beating drums in their hearts, each hoping that the sound had nothing to do with his wife.

In the room, not long after Xueyi and Madam Lu sat down, the servant came over with the people whom Madam Lu had ordered.

The sound of footsteps outside came rustling in. The steps were not light, but rather heavy. Xue Yi slightly felt something was wrong.

When the door opened and a group of people poured in, Xueyi realized that her feeling was not wrong.

Just because the people who came in were all men ...

All kinds of men, some tall and powerful, some weak and delicate, some wearing powder on their faces and dressing up as women, teased and flirted with them.

As soon as that charming look came over, both of them felt cold.

" We are men, you ... what are you doing with so many men? " Mrs. Lu stood up and asked the madam unnaturally.

" You two can deceive others, but you can't deceive me. " The madam stepped forward, looked at Lu's flat throat, touched Xue Yi's white hands, and clicked her tongue twice, " Where can someone with such thin skin and tender flesh go anywhere?" It's the husband, he's obviously the young lady. This noble lady from Chang'an often comes here dressed as men to have fun, aren't you? "

Only now did Xueyi and Lu realize that Pingkangfang was not only a business for women, but also a business for men.

They were actually considered to have gone out to look for a mistress behind their husbands' backs!

This is a big misunderstanding.

Xue Yi suppressed her blush and explained anxiously: " We are not, it was just a joke. "

" I see that the two of you are born into a wealthy family . Now that you are here, let's enjoy it and pick the one you like. " The old bustard didn't want to miss this opportunity. He pushed the person over skillfully and whispered to them, " Two. " Don't worry, I have the strictest words here, so no one will know about the safekeeping. "

The group of people looked at each other with sticky eyes , and Xue Yi felt particularly uncomfortable, but Mrs. Lu was furious and immediately agreed after hearing the words: " The madam is right, why should men have fun but not women? I think they should enjoy themselves. "

" This lady is quite open-minded. " The madam approached with a smile, " Which one of these people do you think is suitable ? "

Lu raised his chin slightly and looked around carefully.

However, the more she looked at it, the more disgusted she became.

Apart from other things, the husband of the Cui family is at least good-looking and dignified. Compared with them, what he sees in front of him is really hard to look at.

At the end, Mrs. Lu barely glanced at the man who looked like a scholar. Her eyes only paused for a moment before the man took the lead and took hold of Mrs. Lu's hand.

" What are you doing? " Mrs. Lu raised her eyebrows.

" What are you talking about, madam? Of course I am here to serve you. " The man smiled flatteringly.

" Let go! " Mrs. Lu's stomach twitched at the pretentious smile, and she regretted it again.

But the man only thought that Mrs. Lu was shy and would not let her go: " Don't worry, madam, I will definitely serve you well. "

Madam Lu's appetite became more and more severe, so she tried hard to fight. Although she was a woman, she came from a family of military generals and had strong hands. When the two were arguing, Madam Lu grabbed the man's wrist hard, and the man... He let out a cry, grinned in pain, and hurriedly let go.

Lu was pushed by him, staggered, and accidentally fell towards the door.

She slowly straightened up and saw a familiar figure.

—It 's Cui Jing.

Cui Jing was also full of disbelief.

His eyes turned on the red wrists of the scholar and Mrs. Lu, as if struck by lightning. After a long while, he clenched his fists and tried to control his voice: " Mei, Mei Niang, what's going on? "

Lu was ashamed and didn't know what to say.

Not far away, Cui Heng, who came with his brother, saw this scene and consciously avoided suspicion.

" Brother, I have something to do, so I'll go ahead. " Cui Heng coughed into his fist, " As for the soup tonight ... I won't drink it. "

Cui Jing's face couldn't help it and turned slightly red.

However, when his wandering eyes came back to his senses, he grabbed Cui Heng and said, " Wait a minute. "

Cui Heng didn't know why, but then he heard Cui Jing speak, pointing to the pair of people inside who were pulling each other: " Is that ... the younger brother and sister? "

Cui Heng stopped suddenly, turned around , and saw Lu Xueyi.

And Lu Xueyi was pulling out the handkerchief from a man's hand in a panic.

She moved too quickly and the veil accidentally fell to the ground.

You can even see the pair of mandarin ducks embroidered on it.

Cui Heng's smile suddenly froze at the corner of his mouth, and his eyes were suddenly covered with a layer of frost.

Seeing this, Cui Jing patted Cui Heng on the shoulder and sighed quietly: " It seems that I can't bear this mugwort cake. "

Their eyes met each other , and their eyes showed some sympathy for each other.

=== Chapter 116 _ Extra 2 : After marriage ===

When the four people came out of Pingkangfang , they had different expressions.

Although Cui Jing has a gentle temper, her face is really not good-looking today. The corners of her lips that usually have a smile are now slightly drooped , and she is obviously in a bad mood.

Mr. Lu always had a sharp temper and walked with wind, but now his head was lowered, like an eggplant beaten by frost.

On the other side , Cui Heng was already so cold when he didn't speak that people didn't dare to talk easily. At this moment, his eyebrows were slightly furrowed, his lips were pressed tightly, and " Keep away from strangers " was written all over his body, which made people even more afraid to talk. Look directly.

Moreover, his steps were extremely fast. Xue Yi was walking behind him and had to take broken steps before he could barely keep up.

After leaving Pingkangfang, the group of people separated in twos, each got on the carriage and went back.

Before leaving, Xue Yi and Mrs. Lu looked at each other and both had a bad premonition.

Sure enough, after getting on the carriage , Cui Heng closed his eyes and rested against the carriage, seeming to have a particularly headache.

He liked to put on a cold face when he was angry . Xueyi couldn't find a chance to talk to him , so she had to shut up and returned to Qingwu Courtyard uneasily.

After entering the door , Cui Heng still refused to speak to her , so Xue Yi had no choice but to take the initiative and said, " Lang Jun , this is Lin Ji's mugwort cake. I specially left a portion for you. Do you want to try it? "

" I'm not hungry , keep it for yourself. " Cui Heng passed by without looking at her.

Xue Yi held the oil paper bag, but still didn't give up. She walked over and raised it higher: " The taste of this pastry is hard to buy. I have been queuing for a long time. Do you really want to give it a try? "

The green and tender pastry was handed over, with a hint of the refreshing smell of mugwort, which was really tempting.

Cui Heng's eyes lingered on the pastry for a moment, and he said quietly: " Is it really as good as you said ? "

" Mr. Lang will know after you try it. " Xue Yi nodded heavily .

" How does that compare to Pingkangfang's pastries? " Cui Heng raised his eyelids.

" Why is Mr. Lang talking like a gun and a stick? " Xue Yi's cheeks were slightly red and she put the pastry down.

" If I don't speak harshly, you will be with the waiter in front of me. " Cui Heng said coldly, " Why, I have taken too much care of you during this time and left you idle? "

" That 's not the case. " Xue Yi shook her head quickly.

" No? " Cui Heng spoke sharply, " Then tell me what's going on. Is it possible that the pastries in Pingkangfang are so fragrant that you can't stand it anymore? "

" No. "

Xue Yi felt aggrieved and began to hesitate in her heart, wondering whether she should shake Lu out.

Seeing her coyness, Cui Heng became even more angry. He waved his sleeves and was about to stand up. Xue Yi didn't dare to hide it anymore this time and quickly grabbed him: " I said it, I said it. It's the eldest brother who has been doing this for several days. Going towards Pingkangfang, my sister-in-law became suspicious and suspected that he was raising people outside, so she insisted on dragging me to have a look ..."

" How could eldest brother do such a thing? " Cui Heng frowned, not knowing whether to call her stupid or praise her for being naive.

" After all, people are separated from each other. My sister-in-law has just gotten married, so she should be more vigilant. " Xueyi felt the same way. Thinking of this, she suddenly realized another problem, " Lang Jun, why are you here in Pingkangfang today? "

" I am discussing matters with His Highness today . " Cui Heng replied.

" Why did the meeting come to a place like this? " Xue Yi was still puzzled.

" The saint was in poor health and became increasingly suspicious. In order to avoid being criticized, he went to Pingkangfang to avoid being heard. " Cui Heng explained .

Xue Yi had some idea of the situation in the court, and gave a long oh, then fawningly pulled Cui Heng to sit down: " Young Master must be tired after running around all day. Can I give you a shoulder rub? "

Cui Heng always helped Xueyi with this kind of shoulder pinching job, and it was rare for him to enjoy it.

Cui Heng just wanted to agree, but then he realized something was wrong. He clearly came to question her, but why was he questioned by her instead?

Cui Heng's face suddenly darkened again, and he brushed Xue Yi's hand away: " There's no rush in the massage. Come over and stand still. "

Xue Yi's little thoughts were discovered, so she had no choice but to retract her hand.

But this posture was like interrogating a prisoner, and she felt particularly uncomfortable.

" Tell me, you said you were going to catch an adulterer, but why did you call the waiter and start flirting with the waiter? Isn't that clear? " Cui Heng sat upright, staring at her.

" It's all a misunderstanding. " Xue Yi also felt ridiculous, " We originally wanted to meet the ladies in Pingkangfang, but who knew that there were not only young ladies here, but also all kinds of husbands. The old bustard saw through us She was a woman, and when she saw that we were rich, she took the initiative to push us over. "

" What's the matter with the veil? It wasn't from you? "

" Of course not, it was the man who jumped at him . " Xue Yi was also particularly angry, " That man was really too much. He insisted on me to point him, but I didn't want to, so I started pulling him off. Who would have thought that he would be killed by such a coincidence? You and eldest brother bumped into each other ..."

" So you feel aggrieved after I bumped into you? "

Cui Heng curled up his hand on the table and keenly caught the hint of sadness in her tone.

" No. " Xue Yi shook her head quickly, " Besides , these people are not as good-looking as you, and they are not as tall as you. How can I look down on them. "

Cui Heng 's expression finally softened: " Then if they are prettier than me, will you be tempted? "

When Xue Yi heard this question, he hesitated for a moment.

Just at this moment, Cui Heng's already soothed expression darkened again. He raised his eyes and saw that they were bottomless: " Why don't you answer? Do you really want to find someone else? "

" I'm not, I'm just thinking ... I'm thinking about what someone better-looking than you should look like. " Xue Yi explained anxiously .

" Did you think of that ? " Cui Heng stood up, his words were light but not without threats.

Xue Yi didn't hear it, but still thought about it seriously: " Among those people, those who are similar in stature to you are not as good-looking as you; there are really no good-looking ones who are far inferior to you in stature. "

" Did you really look at it and look at it so carefully? " Cui Heng's eyes suddenly turned cold.

" Just have a look, why not. " Xue Yi was unconvinced.

Cui Heng sneered: " You still don't know your fault until now. Do you know how dangerous Pingkangfang is and how many people covet you? You don't even have bodyguards, and you dare to dress up in men's clothing? "

Only then did Xue Yi know the reason for his anger, and she also became frightened.

" If I don't go, I'm afraid you'll be eaten to the bone today . " Cui Heng took another step forward.

As soon as he leaned over, Xue Yi was forced by the heat and fell directly onto the couch: " Mr. Lang, I know I was wrong . "

" Is this really wrong? " Cui Heng raised her chin with one hand .

Xue Yi hummed, and her voice suddenly softened.

She probably didn't know how irritating her weak and frustrated look was. Cui Heng stared at her cheeks, with evil thoughts in mind, he opened her lips with a finger and stirred them a few times.

His behavior was so unrestrained that Xue Yi could not even close her lips, feeling so embarrassed and angry.

However, Cui Heng still looked like she was smiling but not smiling . In addition to her middle finger, she also rubbed her lips with her thumb: " Since you were wrong, do you accept the punishment? "

Xue Yi understood what he meant and couldn't hide, so she had no choice but to nod her head and let him press the back of her neck and press on his waist. When the situation was urgent, Xue Yi's lips were so red that they almost bled. Then he pressed her down and spread her knees. Her back suddenly leaned forward, and her tears instantly fell out.

However, Cui Heng was very determined to torment her today. No matter how much she cried, he would not let her go. He had to force her to scream again and again and never dare to hold another man's hand again before he finally agreed to retreat.

Xue Yi cried and trembled , and learned the lesson severely. This time she finally knew what it meant to shoot oneself in the foot with a rock.

Xue Yi suffered all night, and when he went to the ground the next day, as expected, his knees were extremely weak.

" Shall I help you? "

After Cui Heng was satisfied , he was particularly good-tempered and kindly extended his hand when he got out of bed.

" No need. " As soon as Xue Yi saw the finger, she pushed the man away and was so angry that she ignored him all morning.

Cui Heng smiled. Seeing that he had gone too far last night and didn't bother to eat the mugwort cake, he took the initiative to go out and buy another one for her.

Xue Yi finally calmed down, but it was over here, and she didn't know how her sister-in-law was doing.

After all, she was just accompanying yesterday, and her sister-in-law was the mastermind, and she had a fierce temper. If they really got into a quarrel, it would be bad if it got bigger.

So after Xue Yi rested for a long time, she picked up the mugwort cake Cui Heng bought and planned to go to her sister-in-law's place to have a taste of her.

Along the way, Xue Yi was worried about the polar opposites of her brother and sister-in-law, and her pace speeded up unconsciously.

However, when she walked to the door of Lu's room , she saw an unexpected scene—

In the flower hall, Mrs. Lu was sitting comfortably on an armchair. Beside her, Cui Jing was rubbing her shoulders, the smile on her face was so thick that it was almost impossible to remove it.

" Take it easy. " Mrs. Lu hissed when she thought Cui Jing was too strong and turned around to glare at Cui Jing.

Cui Jing hurriedly let go, changed her strength, and asked tentatively: " Madam, is this okay? "

" More emphasis. " Lu said deliberately.

" Are you deliberately torturing me? " Cui Jing asked.

" So what ? " Mrs. Lu raised her chin with a proud look on her face.

Cui Jing smiled helplessly and still massaged according to her wishes.

Seeing this scene from a distance, Xue Yi felt suddenly confused.

But then I thought about it, the eldest brother is a gentle person, and unlike Cui Heng, he will not bully others like that.

When she was frozen , Mrs. Lu happened to look over and immediately grinned: " My sister is here, why don't you call someone to tell her? "

" I just arrived. " Xueyi pointed to the food box in Qingfang's hand, " Lang Jun bought mugwort cakes, and I thought about giving some to my sister-in-law to try. "

" Let me see. " Mrs. Lu led her in with a smile.

The two women were talking, and Cui Jing stood up in a sensible manner: " You guys chat first, I'm going to take a look at the medicine. "

Why are you taking medicine now? Xue Yi didn't want to understand, but when she saw Cui Jing's smiling face, she became even more confused.

After Cui Jing left, she took Lu's hand and asked with concern: " Sister-in-law, you and your eldest brother didn't quarrel after you came back last night, right? "

" Why didn't we quarrel? " Mrs. Lu curled her lips, " You don't know, but the quarrel was so fierce. I wanted to make peace with him at that time . "

" Then why today ..." Xue Yi's face was full of confusion.

When Mrs. Lu mentioned this, she was a little shy: " But when the noise was at its worst , my stomach suddenly turned, and I couldn't help but hold my throat and retched. What are you doing- "

" I ... I have it! " Mrs. Lu couldn't hide the joy in her eyes.

Xue Yi also opened her eyes instantly . After a moment, her eyes slowly moved down and fell on Lu's belly: " So fast? "

" Who says it isn't? " Lu's cheeks were slightly hot, " It's been more than two months. Fortunately, I haven't been messing around these days, otherwise the fetus would not be so stable. "

No wonder the eldest brother was so careful today, and the medicine must be anti-fetal medicine. Xueyi understood and immediately congratulated Mrs. Lu.

After talking about the happy event, Mrs. Lu touched Xue Yi's elbow again: " How about you, how about going back to your second brother last night? "

" I have nothing to do with him, we just ... we had a few words. " Xue Yi brushed the hair hanging down by her ears , never mentioning that Cui Heng tortured her so much last night that she bit her pillow towel and cried.

She refused to say it, but Mr. Lu's eyes were particularly sharp, and he saw the deep red hickey on her neck with a glance. He covered his lips and smiled knowingly: " I also guessed it. The second brother is really a painstaking person. "

the two characters " love people " was particularly severe, and the implication was beyond words.

Xue Yi hurriedly pulled the collar, almost crawling to the ground in shame and anger.

" Why are you so shy? " Mrs. Lu said with a smile, " You two are so loving. I'm afraid there will be good news soon, right? "

As soon as she mentioned it, Xueyi's hot cheeks slowly warmed up again, and her mind began to wander.

It's true that the sister-in-law got good news in such a short time after she got married. But when she lived in Guangdefang, she and Cui Heng were in the dark. When they were in Jiangzuo, they didn't take medicine because the wedding was approaching. Why, she There has been no movement in your stomach for a long time?

Xue Yi stretched out her hand and slowly touched her lower abdomen, frowning slightly.

Could it be that one of them has a problem?

=== Chapter 117 _ Extra 2 : After marriage ===

The news of Lu's happiness soon spread throughout the country . During this year, the Duke's mansion was full of joy. The eldest lady was particularly happy and specially invited Cui Jing and Cui Heng to have dinner with them in the evening .

Mrs. Lu used to suspect that Cui Jing didn't value her enough , but after this experience , she realized that he didn't value her, but that he was too reserved.

Although Cui Jing has never proposed marriage as vigorously as Cui Heng , she is usually gentle and carefree, which is very suitable for her life.

Mrs. Lu finally felt at ease . The days are still long, and even if their friendship is not deep now, they will eventually get along well with each other.

After the meal , after Lu and Cui Jing left, the eldest lady kept Cui Heng and Xue Yi behind.

" The Duke's residence is not prosperous, especially the big ones. It is really rare that your sister-in-law is happy so soon . Now that you are married, the child should be put on the agenda. " The eldest lady took Xue Yi's hand and said.

There was no malice in her words, it was just out of the most practical considerations of a mother-in-law . However, Xueyi was already worried . This time when her mother-in-law mentioned something to her face, her palms became sweaty and she became more and more nervous.

" I ..." Xue Yi was about to agree.

Cui Heng spoke before her , frowning slightly : " Mother , we have just gotten married . It's the wedding time . What kind of children do we want at this time? "

Xue Yi didn't expect Cui Heng to speak so directly. She almost wrote " I want to be intimate " written on her face. The tips of her ears suddenly turned red and she tugged on Cui Heng's sleeves.

Cui Heng looked calm.

The eldest lady choked. She knew her son's temperament. Indeed, this year he was on the battlefield and busy with marriage. They saw less and separated more, so it was time for them to stay close to each other.

The eldest lady couldn't say anything else, so she just sipped her tea and reminded: " Even if you are newlywed, everything should be done in moderation. "

Xue Yi's cheeks were slightly hot, and she agreed in a low voice to escape this disaster.

After they were out of the door and on the way back, Xue Yi couldn't help but tugged on Cui Heng's sleeves and said, " Why are you talking nonsense in front of your mother ? "

" It's from the bottom of my heart . " Cui Heng put his arm around her waist, " Why, you want a child just after getting married? "

Xue Yi didn't want it, she was afraid that she wouldn't be able to have it, so she hesitated and said: " Sister- in-law is happy not long after we got married, but we have been together for so long, I'm afraid ..."

" What are you afraid of? There is no certainty in this kind of thing, it's just a coincidence. " Cui Heng held her face and said in a low voice, " You are so scared, let 's work harder. "

No matter how hard he works, isn't it easier for him?

Xue Yi glanced at him, but did not refuse , only gently held his hand.

As soon as she acquiesced , Cui Heng's thoughts began to wander again, and the two of them walked a little faster and returned to Qingwu Courtyard together.

Probably because she was stimulated, Xue Yi was particularly easy to talk to tonight. She who usually refused to agree relaxed her words and let Cui Heng manipulate her.

A leg was placed on his shoulder, almost folding into a vertical line. If it hadn't been for personal experience, Xue Yi would never have imagined that he had such flexibility potential.

When the sweat on Cui Heng's forehead was almost falling, Xue Yi suddenly remembered what Grandma Xi taught her before getting married, bit her lip and pushed Cui Heng away: " Lang Jun, wait. "

Why wait at this time? Cui Heng took a deep breath and put a hand on her shoulder: " What's wrong? "

Xue Yi struggled to find a pillow from behind, and slowly put it on his waist and sacral area, then called him with a blushing face: " That's it. "

" Who did you learn this from? " Cui Heng stared at her slightly raised waist.

" With Xi Po. " Xue Yi replied softly.

Cui Heng didn't know the reason, but this obviously facilitated him. He leaned forward and reached an unprecedented situation. The two of them intertwined their fingers and let out a long sigh.

After the chaos , Cui Heng took the initiative to hug Xue Yi and scrub it. When the two of them went back, the moon was already in the sky.

Xue Yi's face was so tired that she couldn't even open her eyelids, but she still took out a pillow and put it under her body.

Cui Heng stared at her shy movements and pondered for a moment before understanding her intentions.

" Do you really want a child? " Cui Heng smiled.

Xue Yi's cheeks were hot, and she leaned against him and asked, " Don't you like it? I think Cui Yinyin is very good, smart, and cute, with fleshy cheeks that make a hole every time you poke her. "

Cui Heng had never thought about children before , but now when he thought of Cui Yinyin, his heart trembled.

It would be nice to have a lively and cute daughter. It would be better if she has eyebrows and eyes like hers and is smarter.

Seeing that she liked it, Cui Heng didn't try to persuade her anymore. He followed her wishes, hugged her and said hello in a low voice.

The two were already newlyweds , but when they were stimulated by the news of Mrs. Lu's happiness, they became even more secretive in the next month.

By the end of the month, Xueyi's heart was pounding and she was as nervous as when she was getting married.

However, the small days came as usual.

Cui Heng saw her dejected look and smiled, not taking it seriously at all.

It wasn't until the second month was over and Lu started to show her pregnancy that Cui Heng became suspicious. So when Xue Yi asked to see a doctor, he didn't stop her.

When the doctor came, he put his hand on Xue Yi's pulse and frowned for a long time without saying anything.

" Doctor, how are you ? " Xueyi glanced at the ravine between his eyebrows and had a vague feeling of bad premonition.

Cui Heng had known the doctor in the mansion for a long time. When he saw the doctor's appearance, he knew something was wrong.

His palms curled up, but he soon calmed down. He stepped forward to comfort Xue Yi and said, " Don't worry, the doctor may not be able to diagnose your pulse accurately if you move. "

While comforting Cui Heng , he glanced at the troubled doctor with his peripheral vision. The doctor immediately understood what he meant, withdrew his hand and said to Xue Yi: " Madam is in good health and is not seriously ill. "

Xue Yi rubbed her stiff wrists and hesitated: " But if I'm fine, why has there been no movement for so long? "

" Madam and your husband have just gotten married, so there is no need to worry about this matter. It is normal for a year and a half, or even two or three years. " The doctor explained carefully .

" You heard it all , don't think about it this time? " Cui Heng also stepped forward and rubbed her hair as if nothing happened.

Xue Yi blushed slightly, but this time the dust settled, she finally breathed a sigh of relief and nodded lightly.

However, Cui Heng was not so relaxed.

In the name of seeing the doctor off , he went out with the doctor. It wasn't until they were far away from Qingwu Courtyard that he solemnly asked: " What on earth is going on? "

" Back to the young master, my wife was born with a cold body and a weak pulse. I think she has a constitution that makes it difficult to conceive . " The doctor then told the whole story.

Difficulty conceiving.

No wonder they haven't made any move even after being together for so long.

Cui Heng was silent, and after a long time he asked: " Is there still room for change? "

" Don't worry, husband. It's not easy to conceive. It doesn't mean that you can't conceive. It's just more difficult. But after all, my wife is young. Take good care of yourself. Everything is possible. But you must not be too anxious. That's why I didn't tell her on the spot. . " The doctor explained .

It is indeed a difficult problem to take medicine to recuperate without letting her know about it.

Cui Heng frowned slightly and pondered for a moment before thinking of a way: " Just write the prescription and I will do the rest. "

" Yes. " The doctor nodded in agreement and prescribed the medicine as usual.

But then I thought again, how could such a thing be hidden? He sighed , afraid it would be difficult.

Cui Heng didn't know that this matter was difficult to handle, but he could hide it for a day. He took the prescription and returned to Qingwu Courtyard with heavy steps.

At this time , Xue Yi was relaxing. When she turned around and saw Cui Heng's sullen face, she went up to him and asked, " What's wrong? "

Cui Heng said nothing and just stood silently.

Xue Yi took a closer look and realized that he was holding a prescription in his hand, and frowned slightly: " This is ..."

" It's mine. " Cui Heng said.

" Yours? " Xueyi took the prescription and looked at it. Seeing that they were all nourishing medicinal materials, she was slightly startled, " You mean ..."

" I have a problem. " Cui Heng's face didn't change and he made up an excuse casually, " I also had a diagnosis when I went out with the doctor just now. The doctor said that he was injured in an avalanche and needs to be recuperated. "

" How could this be? " Xue Yi stepped forward and took him to take a closer look, " Does the husband have any other problems? "

" No. " In order to be more realistic, Cui Heng asked again: " Do you - do you dislike me for this? "

" How could that be? " Xue Yi shook her head and leaned on his shoulder, " You have served the country and guard the border for the people. Just take good care of yourself. I will make medicine for you right now. "

" Me too . " Cui Heng rubbed the top of her hair.

Xue Yi's eyelashes trembled, she hugged him for a while, then stood up and ordered someone to boil the medicine.

After boiling the medicine, she took it over herself: " Mr. Lang, the medicine is ready. Drink it while it's hot. "

Cui Heng stared at the medicine, but deliberately pushed it away: " This medicine is too bitter. "

Cui Heng could go through life and death on the battlefield, but he was afraid of drinking a bowl of medicine. Xue Yi frowned slightly: " Lang Jun is afraid of taking medicine ? "

" It's a natural problem, and there's nothing I can do about it. " Cui Heng said with a hint of helplessness in his tone, and looked at her again, " How about my wife come with me, half for you and half for me? "

Xue Yi curled her fingers slightly, and a conjecture flashed through her mind.

Cui Heng has always been able to endure it, so how could he be afraid of bitter medicine, unless ...

Her palms were slightly sweaty and she smiled reluctantly: " What's the point? "

" Because you have a sweet mouth. " Cui Heng smiled.

Xue Yi snorted, her cheeks getting hot, but the suspicion in her heart became more and more settled.

She lowered her eyelashes slightly and said nothing . She just quietly picked up the medicine bowl and drank it in small sips.

Halfway through the drink, she still didn't stop. Cui Heng stretched out his hand to hold it down: " It's half done. It's up to me to take the rest. "

Xue Yi gently broke away and looked at Cui Heng seriously: " Lang Jun , it's not you who has a problem, it's me, right? You were drinking medicine with me just now. "

Cui Heng paused when she stretched out her hand , not expecting that she would find it so quickly.

This time it was completely certain.

Xue Yi sighed and asked softly: " Lang Jun, is there any cure for this disease? "

" It's just that it's difficult to conceive, it's not that it's impossible. " Cui Heng reached out and hugged her, " Don't think too much, just take good care of yourself. "

" Really ? " Xueyi was still worried.

" Of course it's true. " Cui Heng leaned forward and pressed his forehead against hers, " In addition to drinking medicine , the doctor also taught us other methods. "

" What method? " Xueyi raised his head .

" Soak in the hot spring. " Cui Heng said in a low voice.

=== Chapter 118 _ Extra 2 : After marriage ===

tell anyone about the difficulty in getting pregnant . He just used an excuse to relapse from an old injury and took Xue Yi to the hot springs in Lishan Mountain.

After Cui Jing and Cui Heng got married, it was Cui Sanlang's turn.

Because the second lady committed an offense , the matter of arranging the wedding fell on the eldest lady. The eldest lady was very busy . When she heard that Cui Heng and Xueyi were going to Lishan to recuperate, she didn't think much about it. She just asked them to come back at the end of autumn to attend Sanlang's wedding. wedding.

So the two went to the hot spring villa.

Xueyi was born in Jiangzuo, a warm and humid place . She had never been in a hot spring before . After arriving at the villa, she saw various hot springs for the first time and was dazzled for a moment .

After all, he was here to treat a disease . In order to prevent Cui Heng from misbehaving , Xueyi only hesitated for a moment between a single pool and the mother pool before deciding on a single pool.

They are completely separated. Cui Heng has no chance to mess around, right?

" Are you sure you want this room? " Cui Heng stared at the room she selected.

" Is there anything wrong ? " Xue Yi's thoughts were all written on her face.

Cui Heng smiled, without saying much , and pointed to the room next to her : " Then I want the one next door . "

Seeing that Cui Heng did not insist on choosing the double pool, Xue Yi felt relieved and went to her room with the female envoy.

Although Lishan Mountain is not high , it is on the mountain after all. In autumn, the nights are already a bit cold , so Xueyi specially put on a bathrobe before going into the pool.

The hot spring pool was extremely hot , and the water vapor was thick . Xue Yi only soaked for half an hour before his whole body was stained with a thin layer of red. His mind was also dizzy from the steam , so he spread a handkerchief on the wall of the pool and lay down to rest. .

Unexpectedly , when she was resting peacefully , the water surface suddenly fluctuated unusually.

Immediately afterwards, the yukata on her body was taken off. A chill hit her shoulders. Xueyi suddenly woke up and held down the hand on her shoulders.

When she turned around , she saw Cui Heng standing in the pool behind her.

" Why are you here? " Xueyi frowned slightly, " You ... aren't you next door? "

" Haven't found it yet? This is Yin Yang Pond. " Cui Heng chuckled and pointed at the door between the two ponds. " It opens with just one push. "

Xue Yi was stunned for a moment, and when he looked again, it was indeed what he said.

It turns out that these two rooms were originally connected together. No wonder Cui Heng smiled so strangely when he heard that she was going to choose this room.

" How could there be such a house? " Xueyi was ashamed and angry.

" The Hot Spring Villa was originally prepared for the cultivation of nobles, so naturally it has more facilities. " Cui Heng chuckled.

Chang'an is really open-minded, and even a place like this has ingenuity.

Xue Yi cursed , and then Cui Heng raised her face again and pointed out: " There is an open-air one opposite, do you want to go? "

It's just a hot spring , it's still in the open air. Xue Yi's cheeks were hot and she pushed the person behind her: " I 'm treating a disease, don't mess around. "

" What do you mean by messing around? What are you doing in the hot springs for? " Cui Heng asked.

" To nourish the body. " Xueyi answered honestly.

" What happens after you recover your health? " Cui Heng asked again .

" In order to get pregnant. " Xueyi replied smoothly.

Cui Heng smiled softly and raised her chin from behind : " Since it is for pregnancy, how can the most important link be missing? "

Xue Yi was a little dizzy from being surrounded by him . While she was meditating, Cui Heng had already hugged her waist.

The hot spring was not shallow. As soon as his legs lifted off the ground, Xue Yi couldn't find his center of gravity and quickly hugged his neck: " Don't stay in the water ..."

However, it was already too late. Cui Heng put a handkerchief on the pool wall behind her waist and suddenly pressed it up.

Xue Yi was suspended in mid-air and had no choice but to hook his waist.

The harder she couldn't stand, the more she needed to tighten her grip on him. The tighter she tightened her grip, the more unbridled Cui Heng became. Xue Yi's head was dizzy due to the heat of the hot spring, and he could only see that there seemed to be huge waves rolling in the small spring.

What was even worse was that she felt as if water was pouring into her body, and her lower abdomen was swollen ...

After soaking in the hot springs for several days, Xue Yi didn't notice any changes in herself. On the contrary, Cui Heng looked much better.

After soaking in the indoor hot spring, the two of them went to the wild spring in the valley. Only then did Xue Yi understand what it meant to be surrounded by the sky and the ground, and once again saw Cui Heng's absurd bottom line.

But although the night was a bit ridiculous, Cui Heng was thinking of ways to have fun for her during the day.

He has a wide range of knowledge, including wild fruits in the mountains and forests, camellias after the rain, and bouquets of various colors. Xueyi can see things he has never seen before every day, and his originally depressed mood gradually improves.

However, the days of freedom are always extremely short. In autumn, Cui Sanlang's marriage was approaching, and they had to go back.

The marriage between Cui Sanlang and Zhaojun Li was arranged by the eldest lady, and it was still very lively, not inferior to the two elder brothers. On this day, guests of all sizes came to hundreds of tables, and the house was extremely lively.

The second lady was also allowed to come back on this day and sat in the high hall to accept the worship of the newlyweds.

" sick " , and the second lady looked very old to the naked eye, with white hair growing on her temples, and no matter how many layers of powder she put on her face, she could not cover the deep creases at the end of her eyes.

Presumably, she didn't have a very good life at Zhuangzi .

After the ceremony, the tears in the eyes of the second lady never stopped.

But when the wedding was over, she was sent to the carriage again. No matter how she held the carriage door and begged, the second master would never ask her to stay.

" If you stay, if the bride knows about the evil you have done, it will only damage the friendship between the couple. If you are really doing it for San Lang's good, go back as soon as possible so that you can retain your dignity. San Lang will return to you during the holidays in the future. Can I take the bride to see you? " The second master arrived with a serious face.

The second lady also knew how despised her actions were in these high-ranking families, so she could only hold back her tears and look back three times: " I'll just leave. "

Mrs. Lu was jealous of evil, and secretly cried out when she saw the second lady in such a miserable state.

Xue Yi was already relieved. Karma was retributive and there was no one to blame.

The only person present who was reluctant to leave was Lu Xuening, but she didn't dare to get close to him directly, so she only watched from a distance.

Mrs. Lu saw Lu Xuening's thoughts and touched Xue Yi's elbow : " You have been married for so long, why haven't you, the eldest sister, gone back yet? "

Xueyi also felt helpless, so she told her father about forcing her to introduce a date to her eldest sister.

After saying that, she sighed softly: " I secretly asked someone to speak to the eldest sister, but she either dislikes her for being a bastard, or dislikes her family status for not being high enough. I can't do anything about it. "

Mrs. Lu snorted and took a longer view than her: " She wants to compete with you in everything. You are married so well, how can she be willing to be inferior? You have to be careful. "

Xue Yi pondered for a moment: " You mean, the eldest sister treats my husband ..."

" It's hard to guard against domestic thieves day and night . It's not a bad thing to be more careful. Besides, it's not like you're helpless. That's all. Find an opportunity to drive her back as soon as possible. Otherwise, she will stay in this bustling place for a long time. She doesn't know what to think about yet. " Mrs. Lu grew up in a deep house since she was a child and has seen a lot.

Xue Yi also felt that it was reasonable and became worried on the spot.

" It's just a trivial matter. Why are you so worried? You have to eat what you have to eat. " Seeing that she stopped moving her chopsticks, Mrs. Lu picked up another piece of mutton in the basin for her.

Xueyi usually likes to eat this dish, but today she doesn't know if she was distracted by her eldest sister's thoughts. Not only does she have no appetite, but her heart keeps churning.

Having already picked it up, she put it down and apologized to Mrs. Lu: " Sister-in-law, I don't have much appetite tonight. I want to leave early. "

" If you feel uncomfortable, go back and rest early. " Seeing that she looked bad, Mrs. Lu sent her away.

The banquet in the front yard was not over yet, Cui Heng was still socializing, so Xueyi went back alone, accompanied by Qingfang.

This time Cui Sanlang got married and Cui Wulang was allowed to come back. He was thrown to Zhuangzi for a year and failed to pass the imperial examination. He fell into a lot of despair.

It was all because of Lu Xueyi, otherwise he would not have been driven away or failed. Cui Wulang clenched the wine glass in his hand.

After drinking, Cui Wulang stared at Lu Xueyi, who was now his second sister-in-law, with eyes almost burning.

But Lu Xueyi was protected by his second brother , and he didn't dare to do anything seriously, so he had to drink glass after glass until he got drunk.

Xueyi didn't know Cui Wulang's thoughts, and she was currently struggling with how to treat Lu Xuening.

Unexpectedly, as soon as she returned to the entrance of Qingwu Courtyard, Lu Xuening, who had been waiting for a long time, stepped forward and blocked her way.

" Sister, I have something to tell you. "

It's better to choose a day than to catch it. Xueyi happened to want to tell her eldest sister about returning to Jiangzuo, so he welcomed her in and said, " Then eldest sister, come in with me. "

Lu Xuening had never entered Qingwu Courtyard before. As soon as she entered the door, she found that the room was full of things bought for Lu Xueyi, and she felt a little jealous.

When she caught a glimpse of the medicinal residue in the flower pot on the window sill, she fluttered her sleeves and said, " Sister, is there something wrong with your body? "

" Eldest sister, what do you mean? " Xue Yi slowly raised her eyes.

" If you don't want others to know, you have to do it yourself. You were always making medicine a few days ago. I bumped into you a few times and found that the medicine is clearly for warming and nourishing the body, and it treats gynecology ..." Lu Xuening stared at her, " You - you clearly have infertility, right? "

Although it was a question, she was sure of her words.

" What do you want ? " Xue Yi's forehead bulged.

" Sister, there's no need to be so nervous. I am your eldest sister after all, and I naturally want to do your best. " Lu Xuening smiled, " Don't worry, I will never tell others about this, but if you have been sick for a long time, you will get better." I can't hide it, but you haven't thought of any other way out? "

" Eldest sister, what do you mean? " Xue Yi frowned slightly.

" What I mean is that since you can't have children, you naturally have to find someone who can. Sooner or later, your second cousin will have to take a concubine. Instead of finding someone else for him, you might as well consider someone from your own family ..." Lu Xuening said implicitly.

Sure enough, the elder sister-in-law guessed it. This time, Xueyi saw clearly the elder sister's thoughts. It turned out that she had never given up her coveting of Cui Heng. No wonder no one was satisfied after seeing so many people.

" Impossible. " Xue Yi said this as her cheeks turned red from suppressing the pain.

" Do n't be too busy to refuse. There's nothing wrong with this. There was Empress E in ancient times, and this kind of thing is not uncommon nowadays. " Lu Xuening simply broke the jar. " Anyway, I've already given birth to a child as a concubine. It doesn't matter if I become a concubine. After all, we are a family. If I have a child in the future, he will have to call you aunt, which just happens to be a kiss. Are you serious about not thinking about it anymore? "

" Even if I am childless, your husband won't care. " Xue Yi suddenly felt unspeakable nausea and couldn't help but cover her chest and press it, " Sister, please don't mention this matter again. "

" Are you sure? " Lu Xuening sneered, " Even if Cui Heng doesn't care, what about the eldest lady? And the old prince, they will definitely find another concubine for Cui Heng, if not me, there will be someone else. "

When her voice rose , Xue Yi was slightly startled.

Seeing this, Lu Xuening stepped forward and patted her shoulder: " Accept your fate, sister, it is a crime to have no children. Your parentage is not obvious at all. Even if Mrs. Cui divorced you, you would still do it. Can you really guarantee Cui Heng doesn't care at all? "

Xueyi stayed in the mountains for two months, and the life was so comfortable that she forgot all the tiring rules.

She suddenly fell silent, but she couldn't say her original answer.

Also, can Cui Heng really not care about his descendants at all ?

Also, how do you explain it to your mother-in-law?

When she was hesitating, a determined voice came from outside.

" I do not mind. "

Cui Heng entered the door and said calmly.

Lu Xuening did not expect that Cui Heng would hear these words, and immediately stood up: " Second cousin, that's not what I meant, I ..."

" You should call me brother-in-law. " Cui Heng interrupted her directly, " Also, if eldest sister wants to be a concubine so much, I will ask my mother to set up a connection for you tomorrow . "

Lu Xuening was instantly ashamed. She was not willing to be a concubine. She was just willing to give in for him.

" What I said are all facts ..." Lu Xuening still wanted to defend.

" Elder sister doesn't have to worry about our couple's affairs. " Cui Heng raised his eyelids with a sharp look in his eyes, " Also, I don't like my private affairs to be known to others. I think eldest sister knows what to do about today's matter." Keep it tight-lipped. "

Lu Xuening was stared at by that look and took a step back. She had no choice but to agree: " I won't say anything. "

Cui Heng's expression softened: " It's getting late, elder sister, it's time to go back and rest. "

Lu Xuening felt bored and had no choice but to leave, but before leaving, she glanced at Lu Xueyi with disdain.

Look, if she can't give birth to a child, she will definitely not have an easy time in the future even if she gets married.

There will be many jokes in the future . Lu Xuening gave Lu Xueyi one last glance and twisted her waist to go out.

" Why didn't you say anything just now? "

After Lu Xuening left, Cui Heng loosened his collar and sat down with Xue Yi in his arms.

" What are you talking about? What the eldest sister said is true. " Xue Yi sighed.

" What truth ? I told you, it doesn't matter if I don't. " Cui Heng frowned and reached out to touch her belly, " Besides , we have soaked in the hot springs so many times, maybe we already have it. "

" How can it be so fast? " Xueyi didn't believe it and just thought he was trying to comfort her.

" How is it impossible? " Cui Heng drank some wine tonight, his eyes were particularly frank, he held the back of her neck and pressed forward, " It's not, just try harder now. "

It seems like everything becomes extremely easy for him.

Xue Yi lowered his head awkwardly, but his mood was obviously better and his cheeks were slightly hot: " What do you want ? "

" Put an extra pillow on your head. " Cui Heng put it against the tip of her nose, his voice low and hoarse, which immediately aroused Xue Yi's itch.

One pillow already raised her waist high enough, and adding another pillow might break her.

Large areas of her cheeks were dizzy, and Xue Yi quickly turned her head: " No! "

Cui Heng originally just said it casually, but now he remembered that feeling and put more force on his hand stroking her waist: " How will you know if it doesn't work if you don't try it? "

Xue Yi felt uncomfortable all over because of his overheated eyes. At the same time, her heart was tumbling violently. She endured the discomfort and let out a soft sigh from her nose.

As soon as she agreed , Cui Heng tightened his hands, pinched her waist, picked her up, and quickly carried her to the bed.

Soon, two pillows were put on the back of the waist. Xue Yi suddenly felt flustered for no reason, and held Cui Heng's shoulders with both hands: " I ... I'm a little scared ..."

" What are you afraid of? " Cui Heng fiddled with her waist, his voice was too deep to be ridiculous.

" I don't know either. " Xue Yi pressed her eyebrows and said softly.

She couldn't tell what she was afraid of, but her heart was beating fast and her palms were slightly sweaty.

" It'll be okay. " Cui Heng said in a low voice, playing with her waist neatly.

Xue Yi had no choice but to let him do it.

Cui Heng held her waist, and Xue Yi was so nervous that her fingers turned white. When he was about to dive in, Xue Yi's heart tightened, and she pushed him away with a strong force on her wrist: " It still doesn't work. "

" What's wrong? " Cui Heng has not yet reacted .

Then, he suddenly heard Xue Yi covering her heart and vomiting—

Cui Heng's eyebrows suddenly froze.

=== Chapter 119 _ Extra 2 : After marriage ===

Cui Heng stared at Lu Xueyi's vomiting look , slightly startled.

Xue Yi covered her chest and was also stunned.

The two looked at each other with suspicion in their eyes.

After a moment, Cui Heng was the first to come to his senses . He narrowed his eyes and reached out his hand : " Can you ..."

Just in the middle of what he said, Xue Yi suddenly vomited again.

Cui Heng's outstretched hand paused.

No need to ask anymore.

The lust in his eyes disappeared , and he quickly reacted , putting on the hanging clothes one by one for Xue Yi , hugging her and leaning on the edge of the bed , " You rest for a while, I will call the doctor. "

" Don't say goodbye yet . " Xueyi grabbed his hand that was hanging down when he turned around, " How could it be so fast , what if ... what if it wasn't? "

Cui Heng also felt that it was too fast, but this kind of thing was never certain.

" Let's take a look first. " Cui Heng rubbed her hair soothingly and stood up to call Yang Bao.

Qingwuyuan , who was originally calm , suddenly became agitated . Xueyi leaned on the pillow, her fingertips gently caressing her lower abdomen, and her heartbeat kept beating.

Cui Heng said it calmly, but he was no more calm than her.

After leaving the door, he stood in the night wind for a while before calming down.

After a while, the doctor came.

After a diagnosis , it turned out to be a happy pulse.

Xue Yi and Cui Heng were both stunned, but others in the room became happy first.

" Congratulations , sir and madam. " Qingfang and Qiurong smiled from ear to ear , and Yang Bao, who was outside the door, also poked his head in and took a look inside.

" How ... how could it be so fast? " Xueyi looked at the doctor in confusion , " Is it possible that the diagnosis was wrong? "

" My wife's Hua Mai pulse is steady and strong , and there is absolutely no chance of a wrong diagnosis. " The doctor looked determined . After asking for a few days, he told her, " My wife is almost one month old. "

In January, Xueyi thought for a while, it happened to be the time when they went to the Hot Spring Villa.

Is it possible that this hot spring bath is really so useful?

Xue Yi recalled those ridiculous days and glanced at Cui Heng quietly.

The charming thoughts that Cui Heng had just suppressed were aroused again. He calmed down and then told Qiurong: " Reward. "

Qiurong responded, grabbed a handful of golden melon seeds from the box and stuffed them into the doctor's hand. The doctor received a heavy reward and hurriedly thanked him.

A group of people were busy boiling medicine.

Only Xue Yi and Cui Heng were left looking at each other, with unexpected confusion in their eyes.

At night, Qing Wuyuan suddenly called the doctor and received a large reward. Anyone with a discerning eye would know that this was another happy event.

Cui Heng didn't let the news get out of hand, so word quickly spread throughout the house. The matter spread to the banquet in the front yard, causing quite a fuss.

At this time , at the banquet, Cui Wulang, who had just returned not long ago, was being mentioned by Cui Erye. As soon as the news came, Cui Erye's tone of voice became even more serious.

" Look at his big house. His two sons got married one after another. The eldest son avenged his shame and is now prospering in Honglu Temple. The second son is even more popular. The right servant of the minister, She, has a higher official position than your father and me. The saint is about to die. When the prince ascends the throne, if he is successful in supporting him, he will definitely receive a title. It is also very possible to establish a palace alone. Look at you again, let you go to Zhuangzi and concentrate on studying. After a year, you haven't even passed the Jinshi exam. You are so mediocre and incompetent that I can't even open my mouth to propose marriage to you. In a family with five surnames, do you think any noble girl can like you? " The second master hates it. Iron cannot become steel.

Cui Wulang muttered: " Father , why do you need to talk about me? Isn't the second brother marrying a noble girl? "

" How can you compare with your second brother? He has become a general, prime minister, and has been awarded titles, but you don't even have any honors. How dare you talk back? " The second master rolled his eyes and raised his eyebrows.

Cui Wulang quickly lowered his head, but he was secretly dissatisfied and said coldly: " Father doesn't know something, and the second brother is not as upright as you think. "

" What's wrong with him? Just look clean . " Cui Erye disagreed, but became even more angry. " As long as you have half the means of your second brother, I don't have to worry so much. If you can't win again this year, I will hire an official for you and send him away from afar, so as not to be embarrassed in this house! "

Cui Wulang was scolded all over his face and did not dare to say a word.

After the second master got tired of scolding and left, Cui Wulang sat down awkwardly.

However, now that Lu Xueyi has married into a big family and is pregnant , his status has been completely stabilized. Although he was angry that he was betrayed in the first place, he had no choice but to drink again.

After being extremely drunk, he kicked away the blabbering boy and walked crookedly towards his yard.

Lu Xuening was still living in the second room. At this time, the news that Lu Xueyi was pregnant had spread throughout the yard.

As soon as she left, Lu Xueyi was pregnant. This news was like a slap in the face.

Lu Xuening's face turned red with embarrassment, and she cursed angrily.

Why does this sister have such good luck? Just marry well, and even her infertility can be cured?

But at this point, she has no hope of marrying her second cousin.

According to Lu Xueyi's temperament, she might have to be driven back to Jiangzuo this time.

But what good husband could there be in that small place in Jiangzuo?

Lu Xuening was so angry that she almost vomited to death. She could never go back like this. Since Lu Xueyi could climb high branches, there was no reason why she couldn't.

When she was sulking alone , she suddenly saw Cui Wulang stumbling through a half-open window, and her thoughts immediately came to her mind.

She remembered that when she was in Jiangzuo, it was this fifth cousin whom her mother wanted to admire for her.

Now the fifth cousin is the only one left in the house. Although he is a concubine and has a lower status, he is still much higher than the princes in Jiangzuo.

Lu Xuening's thoughts moved and she went out.

It was quiet at night , and there happened to be no one around Cui Wulang at this time, so she went up to him and gave him a hand, calling softly: " Fifth cousin. "

Cui Wulang was feeling depressed tonight, and he was also drunk. He was unconscious. He seemed to hear cousin Lu's voice in a trance. He pointed at Lu Xuening and said, " You are -"

" It's me, fifth cousin. " Lu Xuening lifted up a strand of hair, turned half of her face away, and stared slightly.

Cui Wulang was in a trance. He thought he had returned to the night when he was given the medicine. He looked at the past with a pair of drunken eyes. In the dim night, he couldn't make out clearly . He murmured: " It turns out to be you ..."

" Cousin, do you want to rest? " Seeing that he didn't push him away, Lu Xuening boldly held up his shoulders.

Cui Wulang had always been obsessed with what happened that night. When he saw the half-similar face and heard her calling his cousin, he said a few words of " good " by accident , and was helped in by Lu Xuening in a daze. In the room ...

The wing of Lihuayuan is already remote, and even if something happens, no one will know about it.

At this time , everyone in the house was either celebrating Cui Sanlang's wedding or talking about Lu Xueyi's pregnancy.

The eldest lady heard the news just after she was busy with her wedding. She happily went to Qingwu Courtyard regardless of the night.

The eldest lady was always dignified, but now she was smiling from ear to ear, holding Xue Yi's hand and carefully telling her about the pregnancy.

" This is your first baby, so you need to be more careful. You must not eat raw or cold food. You also need to pay more attention to the soles of your feet. Do you understand? "

" I understand. " Xue Yi nodded heavily .

The eldest lady knows that she has always been well-behaved, which is indeed reassuring compared to Lu's fiery temperament.

However, when she glanced at a fresh red mark on her neck, the eldest lady frowned slightly.

She is relieved about her daughter- in-law, but this son ...

After the eldest lady handed over Xue Yi, she called Cui Heng out with a serious look on her face: " This woman is pregnant, which is the most dangerous. Any bumping into her may lead to disaster, especially in the first three months, you must not act recklessly. Do you know? "

" My son knows. " Cui Heng nodded in agreement.

He missed her, but not to the extent that he didn't care about her body.

" It's good that you know. " The eldest lady stared at Cui Heng again and again, and then she felt relieved when she saw his serious expression.

Xue Yi stayed inside and vaguely heard the sounds outside, and her face turned red with embarrassment.

Cui Heng didn't change his expression, walked back and sat beside her couch : " Are you feeling uncomfortable somewhere? "

Xue Yi shook his head. Cui Heng had only touched it lightly and had not yet penetrated deeply.

" What about you? " she asked in a low voice, the tips of her ears burning.

" Nothing. " Cui Heng said calmly.

Although Xue Yi didn't quite understand, she also knew that there might be problems if the man was suddenly interrupted at that time.

She asked quietly : " Are you serious ? "

" Why, if something happens to me, do you want to help me? " Cui Heng grabbed her fingertips and held them in his palm.

Xue Yi quickly pulled her hands away and refused in a low voice: " Who wants to help you? If you are really uncomfortable, you might as well take a cold shower. "

" It's already late autumn, do you want me to take a cold bath at this time? " Cui Heng got on the bed and hugged her waist, " You just got pregnant, and you want to leave your son? "

" No. " Xue Yi explained anxiously , glanced at him again, and slowly stretched out his hand, " You ... if you are really uncomfortable, it's not impossible. "

Cui Heng looked at her troubled look and smiled, then pressed her stretched out hand back into the quilt.

" No need. " He hugged her across the quilt, " Just let me hold you for a while. "

Xue Yi was hugged by him for a long time, and their heartbeats calmed down.

As she lowered her eyes, she suddenly saw Cui Heng's hand resting on her heart, not on her lower abdomen, and the corners of his lips were slightly raised.

Cui Heng's tone was so calm, she really thought he was calm, but to her surprise, he didn't even dare to put his hand on her belly.

Xue Yi took his hand and pressed it down: " Just touch it, it's okay. "

Cui Heng's wrist paused slightly, but he didn't reach out. He just asked, " Are you tired? "

" You're still young. " Xue Yi smiled lightly, stretched out a white finger and gestured, " It's only been one month, and it's smaller than a bean, so what's the point of being tired? "

Cui Heng also felt that this question was a bit stupid. He laughed and said, " How does it feel ? "

" I don't feel anything . " Xue Yi said honestly, but when he touched his flat belly, he looked worried again, " It's still small now, but it will grow later, and the belly will become bigger and the waist will become thicker. Looks good. "

She is a little girl after all, so she can't help but care about these things.

" How come you don't look good? " Cui Heng rubbed her forehead, " You look better if you are fatter. "

Xue Yi asked awkwardly: " What if there are spots on the face too? "

" You look good even if you have freckles. "

" You know how to coax me. " Xue Yi didn't believe it, " Then what if my temper also becomes bad? "

" You didn't have a good temper before . " Cui Heng said calmly.

When Xue Yi heard this , he immediately frowned and his cheeks bulged slightly.

" Are you angry? " Cui Heng smiled softly, " But I begged you, okay? I have to admit it. "

Xue Yi snorted and felt better.

After some more chattering , Xue Yi gradually felt sleepy and couldn't open her eyelids, so the two of them fell asleep together.

After Xue Yi fell asleep, Cui Heng opened his eyes again and stared at her flat belly for a long time before reaching out and gently putting it on her belly.

As soon as he touched it, the palm of his hand was beating gently , and a smile appeared on Cui Heng's lips.

If you don't come early, you won't come later, but you come at this time. It seems that there is a troublemaker in your belly.

=== Chapter 120 _ Extra 2 : After marriage ===

After a good night's sleep , unexpectedly, early the next morning, a shocking news suddenly broke the peace.

Early in the morning , whispers began to start in the yard , and the tinny noise made people sleep uneasy.

Cui Heng always woke up early, fearing to disturb Lu Xueyi's rest, so he stood up gently , tucked Xueyi into bed and went out .

After closing the door, he glanced at the maid standing in the corridor: " What happened? "

When the female envoy outside the door saw that Cui Heng had been disturbed, she hurriedly confessed.

When Qiurong was in trouble, she saw Cui Heng and rushed to greet her: " Sir, something happened to Mrs. Lu. "

" What happened to her? " Cui Heng was impatient.

" Mrs. Lu is going to hang herself and is making a fuss! " Qiurong said anxiously.

" Hang yourself? " Cui Heng frowned , " What's going on? "

" It is said that Mr. Wulang was drunk last night and accidentally broke into Mrs. Lu's room , and then ..." Qiurong blushed and was too embarrassed to say , " Anyway, Mrs. Lu made a fuss early in the morning. Aunt Lian just sent someone to ask Madam to come over and discuss what to do, but Madam had just been diagnosed with Xie pulse last night, and for fear of disturbing Madam , we didn't know whether we should spread the word, so we talked a little more in the corridor. "Young Master , don't blame me. "

Cui Heng frowned , it was indeed a bit difficult.

After pondering for a moment , he was about to refuse , but there was a rustling movement behind him.

Turning around again , he saw Lu Xueyi had woken up at some point and was standing by the door, her lips turning slightly white.

" Why don't you even wear any clothes? " Cui Heng untied his coat and put it on her shoulders.

Xue Yi pushed away the clothes and frowned slightly: " My eldest sister ... something happened? "

" I have something to do, I'll just go and you can stay. " Cui Heng tied the belt for her and pushed her shoulders back.

" I'll go too. " Xueyi refused to leave, " It's not good for me not to show up when such a big thing happens. "

" It's a mess there, be careful of getting hit. " Cui Heng frowned.

" It's okay, just stay with me . " Xueyi held his hand and called softly, " Mr. Lang? "

Cui Heng couldn't resist her shouting like this, so he had to take her with him.

Lihuayuan was already in chaos early in the morning . As soon as the two of them walked to the door, they heard a loud noise coming from inside.

" Let me go, I won't live anymore! "

Lu Xuening was crying and insisted on standing on the stool.

" Madam, you must not do this! " The mother-in-law hugged her tightly, and several people came forward together.

" What do you advise me to do? How can I have the dignity to survive if something like this happens? " Lu Xuening wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes, her eyes red.

Several women looked at each other , not knowing what to do.

Aunt Lian standing aside stared at Lu Xuening, almost tearing her palms apart.

She had seen this kind of trick a lot, and she never thought that one day, this trick would be applied to her son.

Little bitch!

Aunt Lian cursed angrily, wishing that Lu Xuening would hang herself and be done with it.

On the side, Cui Wulang's jaw was covered with green stubble and he smelled of alcohol. He was being taught a lesson by Mr. Cui.

" You son of a bitch! How could you do such a thing? I have to beat you to death today. " The second master raised his hand and was about to slap it down hard.

Aunt Lian didn't care about Lu Xuening and quickly stepped forward to stop him: " Master , Wu Lang is still young, just teach him slowly. "

" Teaching? Does he still have any teachings? " The second master snorted coldly, " He did such a ridiculous thing after eating some wine. It is right for me to beat him to death here today! "

Aunt Lian hugged the second master's arm tightly, turned to Cui Wulang and said: " Wulang, what happened last night? Please explain to your father quickly . Is there some misunderstanding? "

Cui Wulang drank too much yesterday, and now he is dizzy and his brain is about to explode.

He didn't understand why he and Lu Xuening were together. Obviously, what he saw last night was ...

" I ..." Cui Wulang pursed his lips and was about to speak when he looked up and saw his second brother and his wife walking towards them.

When he caught a glimpse of Cui Heng's tall figure, he swallowed his words again and lowered his head: " I don't know, I drank too much last night. "

Aunt Lian quickly helped: " What Wu Lang said is right. He is already drunk. What else can he do? I'm afraid he can't even walk . I'm afraid someone took the opportunity to set him up. We Wu Lang are the ones who should What a shame! "

As soon as Lu Xuening heard that the direction of the wind had changed, she burst into tears again and pulled the rope with one hand: " I am a weak woman. I have no room for resistance. It's okay to lose my innocence. Now I have to be slandered like this. I might as well die." never mind. "

Aunt Lian thought she was shameless enough, but today she met someone who was better than her, and her face turned red with anger.

When Lu Xuening saw Xue Yi, she cried even harder. She turned around and rushed over: " Good sister, you have to make the decision for me. "

She cried and threw herself at Xue Yi. Cui Heng frowned, hugged Xue Yi and took a step back: " Sister, be careful. "

Only then did Lu Xuening remember that Lu Xueyi was pregnant. Her tears stagnated and she had to stop.

Aunt Lian saw Erlang and his wife and hurriedly greeted them: " Second nephew and daughter- in-law, you are finally here. Let's see what we do today. "

The second master then saw Cui Heng and his wife and glared at Aunt Lian: " The eldest brother has just had a happy event, why are you disturbing them with these things? "

" Second uncle, there is no need to be angry. After all, something happened to my eldest sister. I should come over because of the circumstances. " Xueyi explained .

" You are a sensible person. " The second master stroked his beard, " I came just in time, and it can be regarded as a testimony. Xuening is my niece, and now that something like this has happened , I think it is better to let them get married. What do you think? how? "

" No! " Aunt Lian repeatedly stopped her.

Cui Wulang also raised his head in surprise: " Father ..."

Lu Xuening's sobbing voice stopped and slowly lowered her voice. She quietly glanced at Lu Xueyi, hoping she would answer quickly.

Xue Yi had expected this result when she came here . After all, her aunt was still the head wife of the second house in name, and Cui Wulang was just a concubine. If he asked the eldest sister to be his concubine, he would undoubtedly let the second master slap him in the face.

In order to save face, the second master will definitely let Cui Wulang marry the eldest sister.

The eldest sister got her wish this time.

Xue Yi looked up , and as expected saw a flash of smile in the eldest sister's eyes.

She sighed slightly, but how could this Cui Wulang be as good as the eldest sister thought?

Xueyi did not answer directly, but looked at the second master : " Second uncle, I have something to say to the eldest sister alone. Is it okay? "

" You can just go. " The second master said politely.

So Xue Yi was about to step forward, but Cui Heng saw this and grabbed her arm.

" It's okay. " Xue Yi brushed it away gently, " Just say a few words, you don't have to be so careful about me. "

" Call me if you need anything. " Cui Heng let her go, but his eyes were fixed on what was going on inside.

After Xue Yi entered, she didn't go around in circles and spoke directly: " Sister, what happened last night was your plan, right? "

" So what ? " Lu Xuening wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes. There was no need to hide anything in front of her, and she raised her chin slightly, " You are not the only one who can marry this Bolingcui family. "

" I never thought about fighting with you. " Xueyi pursed her lips, " Why do you bother to do this? "

" Why should I bother? " Lu Xuening sneered, " If you hadn't relied on the power of the Cui family to force my father to change the family tree, would I have had to work so hard? "

" I'm just trying to bring order out of chaos. If the eldest sister questions me like this, then should I ask the eldest sister how she has usurped my identity in the family for so many years? " Xue Yi asked back .

Lu Xuening choked, and then said angrily: " You have a sharp tongue, and you have Cui Heng as your backer. Of course I can't defeat you, but I am going to marry you now. I won't see you when you look up and look down. The days are still long." Now, it's not certain who will have the upper hand, we'll see. "

Seeing her proud look, Xue Yi just shook her head and sighed softly.

" Why are you sighing? I know you never see me well. " Lu Xuening said angrily.

Xue Yi did not defend herself, but reminded her out of the last trace of flesh and blood affection: " Cui Wulang is not as good as you think. He hangs around in flowers and has low methods. Does the eldest sister really want to marry him? "

" What's wrong with fifth cousin? I know that you married the best second cousin and you no longer look down on anyone else. Are you deliberately slandering him in front of me? "

" But these are all things I have seen with my own eyes ..."

" Do you think I will believe it? " Lu Xuening interrupted impatiently.

After saying this, Xue Yi saw that she didn't believe her and said no more: " I have said everything I should say. Since the eldest sister insists on getting married, there is nothing I can do. I hope the eldest sister will not regret it. "

" I have nothing to regret. Sister, you should take care of yourself. " Lu Xuening said firmly.

Xue Yi lowered her eyelashes and did not continue to persuade.

After walking out, she pursed her lips and said to the second master: " This matter is entirely up to the second uncle. I have nothing more to say. "

" In that case, let's settle it like this. " The second master let out a long sigh.

" Father , I don't want to marry ..." Cui Wulang saw that something was going wrong and grabbed his father anxiously.

" How can you have any room to say what your parents ordered the matchmaker to say? " The second master shook him off directly and looked at Cui Wulang, who was already disappointed, " That 's it. "

When the marriage was decided, Cui Wulang knew that he had been completely given up, and his whole body was about to collapse.

Unable to refute , he turned around and saw Lu Xueyi's beautiful face. He was in a daze for a moment.

Further away, when he saw Lu Xuening's gloomy face, Cui Wulang slowly tightened his fists again, unable to hide the disgust in his eyes.

Lu Xuening was secretly proud when she suddenly saw the fierceness in Cui Wulang's eyes from the corner of her eye and trembled suddenly.

Is it possible that this fifth cousin is really as bad as Lu Xueyi said?

Lu Xuening suddenly became unsure, but now that the matter was at this point, she had no room for maneuver. No matter whether it was good or bad, she could only grit her teeth and accept it.

So he stepped forward and thanked the second master, and the matter was completely settled.

Xue Yi was already pregnant, but after such a commotion this morning, her heart began to surge again.

Cui Heng saw that she was uncomfortable, so he helped her back.

After returning, Xue Yi still couldn't hold on anymore, so she lay down beside the table and retched several times, clutching her chest.

Cui Heng handed her a glass of warm water and wiped the corners of her lips carefully with a handkerchief: " It doesn't matter if you are married . If you don't want to see your eldest sister, I will find an excuse to take them away after they get married. Send away. "

" No need, I'll just ignore her. " Xue Yi shook her head gently.

" Not just for you. " Cui Heng wiped her lips carefully, remembering the way Cui Wulang looked at her just now, and there was a coldness between his eyebrows, " They must go. "

Xue Yi also noticed the eyes that were glued to her body, which made her feel unspeakably uncomfortable.

She suppressed her surging stomach and blinked at Cui Heng: " Mr. Lang , are you ... jealous? "

Cui Heng paused with his palms , hummed lightly, and admitted generously: " I'm still jealous. "

Xue Yi pretended to be aggrieved: " It's not my fault. "

" Why don't I blame you? " Cui Heng stroked the side of her face, " Of course I blame you, I blame you for being so good. "

Since getting married, Cui Heng has become more eloquent day by day.

Xue Yi's eyelashes trembled slightly , and the tips of her ears turned red at what he said.

Cui Heng twisted the tips of her small ears to suppress her restless mood.

In the next three months, the marriage between Lu Xuening and Cui Wulang was arranged in a hurry. By the twelfth lunar month, Lu Xuening was married as she wished.

Unexpectedly, on the first night of their wedding, she was left alone by Cui Wulang all night, and before he returned home, Cui Wulang began to sleep in flowers and willows without any scruples.

Lu Xuening didn't believe Xue Yi's words until this moment, but it was too late. She could only watch Cui Wulang stay away from home at night and guard the empty room by herself.

What was even more difficult was the mother-in-law. Aunt Lian looked down on her and made her suffer a lot by learning the rules.

But Lu Xuening was not a patient person. When Aunt Lian and Cui Wulang bullied her, she would scold them back, making the Lihuayuan noisy every day.

The family is in unrest, and the second master can't keep it off his face.

Now that Cui Sanlang's illness has recovered, his official career is promising, and Cui Heng said a few words, so the second master simply asked Cui Wulang to be granted a favor , and sent him to a suburban county as a minor official from afar, along with Lu Xuening. They chased them away together and let them make noise.

Now, Lu Xuening and Cui Wulang have really become a bitter couple.

After the two left, the Duke's mansion became peaceful and Xue Yi had one less thing to worry about.

At this time , Lu was already more than seven months pregnant and was about to give birth. Xue Yi was also four months old, and her belly was gradually swollen.

Xue Yi's pregnancy was particularly difficult. It was just not easy to get pregnant before. After becoming pregnant, she kept vomiting in the first three months and lost a lot of weight visibly.

By the fourth month, her morning sickness slowly stopped, her appetite improved, and her belly swelled rapidly.

However, she got better , but Cui Heng's nightmare arrived.

After her appetite improved , Xueyi's taste became extremely strange. She wanted to eat sour food, spicy food, but in the middle of winter, she was thinking about pomegranates.

Where can I find fresh pomegranates at this time?

" Can I change it to another one? " Cui Heng thought carefully.

But as soon as he said that, Xue Yi's eyes filled with tears: " Do you think I'm in trouble ? But ... it's not that I want to eat, it's that he wants to eat. "

Xue Yi poked her slightly swollen belly with an aggrieved look on her face.

As expected, he was a troublemaker . Cui Heng stared at the belly again and again, and temporarily wrote down the account.

Accounting is accounting. If Lu Xueyi wanted to eat, he still had to go find it.

After a few days, Xue Yi gradually became plumper, but Cui Heng lost a lot of weight visibly to the naked eye.

The taste alone was nothing more. What made it even more difficult for Cui Heng was that Xue Yi asked him to help apply oil on his belly every day.

This method was given by Lu, and I heard it can prevent belly lines.

Cui Heng initially thought it was just a matter of applying it, no big deal.

But after applying it a few times, he realized that this job was no easier than finding pomegranates in winter.

The former is just a bit of trouble, while the latter is a test of concentration.

Due to her pregnancy, Xue Yi gained a lot of weight, but this fat growth happened to be particularly clever. Except for her belly being a little swollen, the rest was in the right place.

At night, when she opened her clothes and let Cui Heng apply the oil, the shaking made her eyes hurt.

This night again, Xue Yi handed the olive oil to Cui Heng as usual, leaned on the pillow with his arms and said, " Lang Jun, please help me. "

Cui Heng once thought about replacing the female servant, but when he glanced at the scenery of towering snow peaks under her coat, he felt that the scenery was not good for the female servant, so he still hummed as if nothing had happened and untied it for her. Belt.

After more than four months, my belly has swelled so much that it can no longer be covered by a palm.

" It grows so fast. " Cui Heng said while rubbing it.

Xue Yi had her inner garment open, and after hearing this, she quietly gathered up the loose skirt.

" I mean the stomach. " Cui Heng paused his wrists, with a smile on his lips, " Where do you think it is ?"

" I didn't think about it. " The tips of Xue Yi's ears turned red, and she naturally thought he was talking about the above.

" You are right . " Cui Heng saw through her thoughts.

He glanced at it, and saw the snow-capped peaks in front of his eyes. He felt the fragrance in his hands, and his palms suddenly felt hot.

" Don't talk nonsense. " Xue Yi's cheeks were hot and she quickly pulled out a travel diary and put it in front of her eyes.

But in this way, the lotus-colored Xinyi can hardly hold the bulging place, and the arc underneath is looming, almost rushing out, but it becomes more and more attractive.

Cui Heng's eyes darkened, he narrowed his eyes, and his movements of stroking her belly became slower and slower.

Accidentally, his hand slipped and fell on the side of her thigh, and his breathing stopped.

Because she was pregnant, Xueyi was sure that Cui Heng would not act recklessly, so she felt extra relieved.

When she felt the sliding hand, she froze: " You ... what are you doing? "

" Paint your legs. " Cui Heng only paused for a moment, then started stroking the bottom of his hand again, " I heard that when a woman is pregnant, she will not only get lines on her abdomen, but also on her legs. "

Xue Yi knew little about it. Recently, she felt that her legs were really struggling, so she let him help: " Then you should be gentler. "

Cui Heng hummed, reached in and caressed the side of her legs.

Obviously they are applying oil, but the feeling of applying oil on the sides of the legs is completely different from that of applying oil on the stomach. Xue Yi's legs were itchy and numb. Occasionally, when he accidentally scratched them, he suddenly became excited and let out a soft breath. : " How did you ..."

" Slippery hands. " Cui Heng's expression remained unchanged and he raised his oily fingers.

" Okay. " Xue Yi responded softly, suspecting that she was thinking too much.

Don't think wildly, you are doing something serious, Xueyi secretly warned herself, her white fingertips clenching the edges of the travel notes.

But slowly, Cui Heng's hand slipped more and more often, and she trembled with the slightest touch. Xueyi had to bite her lower lip to hold back the sound in her throat, but what was behind Yu Ji Her cheeks were uncontrollably red.

When his hand crawled down the side of his leg, Xueyi put his legs together and held him down, trembling: " No ..."

Cui Heng was one step ahead of her, and he held up the palm of his hand that was clamped on her legs to block her legs from moving forward. Then he leaned over and leaned into her ear: " It's been four months, is that okay? "

Xue Yi held her belly with one hand, and when she turned around , she realized that Cui Heng's eyes were filled with desire.

=== Chapter 121 _ Extra 3 : Giving birth ===

" Didn't mother tell you not to do it ? Have you forgotten? " Xue Yi stroked her belly and glanced up at him.

" That was before, you are very stable now. " Cui Heng approached her from behind , his tone was gentler than ever before , " You have tortured me for so long, shouldn't you give me some reward? "

Xue Yi felt guilty after being told by him . Her temper had indeed changed a lot due to her pregnancy these days.

While she was dazed , Cui Heng stretched out his hand to adjust her waist.

Xue Yi held the pillow with one hand and said with a slightly trembling voice , " But I 'm still scared. "

Cui Heng didn't answer, but glanced at her soft waist with a smile in his eyes: " That 's not what your body said. "

Xue Yi's cheeks turned red instantly.

Cui Heng had a smile on his lips , held her waist with one hand, and said in a low voice: " Don't be afraid . "

Xue Yi bit her lower lip and nodded slightly.

Then soft lips covered him, and the two lips connected . Xue Yi hummed against his head, feeling that she was almost melting into a puddle of water.

" Does your stomach feel uncomfortable? " Cui Heng tilted his head and kissed Xue Yi's hair.

Xue Yi shook his head , stretched out his arms and leaned over , holding his neck weakly: " It's not uncomfortable , the child is very peaceful. "

" Are you still afraid in the future ? " Cui Heng asked again .

Xue Yi lay in the crook of his neck and shook his head dully.

Cui Heng smiled and combed her black hair slowly.

" What about you? " Xueyi asked him again.

" That's enough . " Cui Heng raised her chin and kissed it.

The two cuddled together for a while and gradually calmed down . Cui Heng stroked her belly from time to time , and suddenly a question came up : " Is your belly ... too big? "

" Have it? "

After the hard work , Xue Yi was particularly tired . He rubbed his tearful eyes and looked down.

After stroking her for a few times, she also felt something was wrong: " It seems a little bit. I remember that my sister-in-law couldn't show her pregnancy when she was four months old. "

But she has grown quite tall now.

In the past, her lower abdomen was flat and smooth, and could be pinched with one hand. Cui Heng's favorite thing was to pinch her waist with one hand and press her hard against him.

Now Cui Heng couldn't hold her waist with one hand, nor could he reach it with both hands. Indeed ... it was surprisingly big.

" You mean, I'm pregnant with twins? " Xue Yi was surprised.

" It's not impossible. " Cui Heng frowned and clasped his fingertips gently, " Go to sleep first. I'll ask a doctor to take a closer look tomorrow morning. "

After Cui Heng finished speaking, he put her clothes on and hugged her, lying on her side. Xue Yi's heart was beating wildly, and she leaned in his arms for a long time before falling asleep.

Hua Pulse is easy to diagnose, but twins are difficult to identify. Soon Cui Heng invited several qualified doctors to come over for joint diagnosis and treatment.

After taking turns to feel the pulse, several doctors discussed it and agreed that Xue Yi's fetus was a twin, and this was confirmed.

It turned out to be twins. Previously, the doctor said that Xue Yi would not be able to get pregnant easily, but now it was better, and she was pregnant with twins.

The two people looked at each other with extremely complicated emotions.

When greeting her the next day , Cui Heng revealed to her mother the news that Xue Yi was pregnant with twins.

When the eldest lady heard this, she immediately beamed with joy: " Our Cui family has not had twins for several generations. It is really rare. Your grandparents would be extremely happy if they knew about it. "

Mrs. Lu finally solved her doubts and glanced at Xue Yi with a smile: " Let me tell you, my sister's belly in these four months is almost catching up with mine in seven months. "

Lu's pregnancy was not obvious. Even though it was seven months old , it was not visible at all under the loose skirt.

Xue Yi only smiled slightly when he heard this.

Twins are rare, and everyone has become aware of the gender of the child.

The eldest lady had given birth to three children. She stared at Xue Yi's belly for a moment and said, " This belly is so round. I think it might be two girls. "

Lu didn't see it that way: " It's the opposite in our place. The ones with round bellies are boys. I guess there are two boys. "

" No , it's a man and a woman! " Cui Yinyin emerged from nowhere , tilting her head and staring at Xue Yi's belly.

" What do you know? " The eldest lady grabbed Cui Yinyin back and stuffed a snack into it, " Go and eat your snack. "

Cui Yinyin's mouth was tightly gagged, but she still stubbornly pointed at Xue Yi's belly and screamed: " I know, just ... it's a boy and a girl. "

Everyone present laughed, and Xue Yi also curled her lips.

She touched Cui Yinyin's head and said, " Yinyin is so good. If you are right, after the child is born, I will give you whatever you want to eat. "

" Really ? " Cui Yinyin happily rushed over.

Cui Heng had quick eyes and quick hands, and held her collar with one hand : " Don't move. "

Cui Yinyin flattened her lips and was pushed back by her brother sadly, without even touching her fragrant and soft sister-in-law.

Everyone else thought Cui Yinyin was fooling around, but Xueyi felt that the child's eyes were particularly bright. She touched her belly, and her heart became softer. So when preparing the children's things, she insisted on preparing them for a boy and a girl.

After learning that she was pregnant with twins, Cui Heng became more cautious, and no longer bothered her at night no matter how hard he endured it.

When it was really hard, I just rubbed her lips with my lips over and over again, holding her hand and rubbing it up and down.

Xueyi laughed at him for being too cautious before, but it was only when she was six months old that her belly suddenly swelled and her legs became swollen, and she became really scared.

It didn't take long for Lu to give birth. Lu's pregnancy was not a smooth one. It started when she was a child and didn't give birth until Pingming .

There was almost a dystocia, but fortunately Cui Jing insisted on keeping her child alive, and the doctor's medical skills were excellent, and finally the mother and daughter were safe.

After this incident, Mr. Lu no longer complained about Cui Jing, and the two of them became like an ordinary couple.

This is true for singles, but it is even more difficult for twins. The risks involved will only be more, not less.

Xueyi went to visit Lu immediately after she gave birth. After witnessing the whole process of Lu's delivery, she became more and more frightened.

Cui Heng was no better off than Xue Yi . Ever since Xue Yi turned one month old, her belly had swelled. When she lowered her head, her huge belly blocked her toes tightly, making it difficult to even bend over. Cui Heng needs help for scrubbing.

However, her body shape has not changed much, her arms are still slender, and her cheeks are only a little plumper. This makes her belly look more like a pot on her body.

Cui Heng felt frightened every time he looked at her. He would come back immediately after his shift every day and eat with her. In the evening, he would always take her for a walk to eat and take care of her carefully.

Time flies, it's late spring again, and Xueyi is already pregnant for almost nine months.

The delivery room has been prepared, Wen has also found an experienced woman, and the doctor has made preparations early. Everything is in order, everything is ready, and the day of labor has arrived.

However, unexpectedly, Xueyi was born prematurely .

When he learned the news , Cui Heng had just come off duty. Hearing this, he didn't even need the carriage , and galloped directly towards the mansion.

He hurried and hurried all the way , and when he returned home, it was just getting dark, and many people had gathered in Qingwu Courtyard, and there was also noise coming from the delivery room .

" How could it be premature ? " Cui Heng walked in a hurry, questioning Yang Bao as he walked.

" I don't know, I 'm fine. I'm fine today, but my wife is still saying that she wants to wait for you to come back for dinner ..." Yang Bao also felt confused.

" Twins are different from ordinary women giving birth. It is a good thing to give birth earlier. " The eldest lady stood at the door and explained to Cui Heng, " Erlang, don't worry, this woman will give birth in a few hours or more." Then, day and night, you should put something to cushion your stomach. "

" I can't eat, mother . " Cui Heng is not in the mood to eat now.

" Then sit down and rest for a while. " The eldest lady looked at the sweat on his head and advised him.

" I can't sit still. " Cui Heng remained motionless , standing solemnly, with an unprecedented serious expression on his face.

Inside, Xue Yi was gritting her teeth. When she heard Cui Heng's voice, she couldn't hold back her tears. She shouted softly outside: " Lang Jun, is it you? I hurt ..."

Cui Heng frowned and immediately went to open the door.

Wen Po, who was guarding inside, quickly stretched out her hand to block it: " Mr. Lang, women give birth to a lot of blood. The delivery room is a filthy place. You must not approach it at will. "

" What a filthy place, nonsense. " Cui Heng frowned and pushed the envoy away.

The female envoy still wanted to stop her, but the eldest lady stopped her: " Forget it, let him see the woman give birth, so that he can be more attentive to the people he sleeps with in the future. "

The female servant didn't stop her and shook her head secretly. She didn't expect that the man who said he was right outside would actually ignore the rules of his ancestors when he came back to the house and cried out for his wife.

Such a man is really rare.

However, when Cui Hengzheng walked outside , Po Wen inside stopped him: " The child's head is almost out, please wait a moment. "

Cui Heng immediately stopped. At this time, Xue Yi's voice changed from a moan at the beginning to a strangled breath.

Each sound seemed to be gouging Cui Heng's heart, making him unable to breathe.

In just one hour, it seemed like a whole day had passed .

Cui Heng's legs were numb as he stood, and when he almost couldn't control himself and rushed in, a loud baby cry suddenly came from inside.

" He's a young master! " Po Wen wrapped him in swaddling clothes and said happily.

Congratulations also followed from outside .

After another moment, another cry came from inside.

" There's another little lady! " Po Wen shouted again.

As Cui Yinyin said, the fetus was a boy and a girl.

As soon as the good news came, the eldest lady opened her mouth from ear to ear with joy and ordered a big reward.

After wrapping up the baby, the two gentle ladies took it out one by one, ready to show it to the husband and wife who had been waiting for a long time.

Cui Heng only glanced at it, then passed through the crowd and went straight to the inner room.

" How are you ? " Cui Heng walked directly to the couch after entering.

As soon as the curtain was opened, Lu Xueyi's forehead was covered with sweat, and he was breathing lightly with his eyes closed.

Although it was a premature birth, due to the extra attention paid and the experienced doctors, Xueyi's birth went smoothly and only took about two hours.

Xue Yi didn't feel anything at first, but when she saw him now, the tears in her eyes fell down: " Lang Jun, I was in so much pain just now ..."

Every time she shed a tear, Cui Heng's heart felt burned.

" Can't cry. " Cui Heng raised her chin .

Xue Yi held back her tears, which would make her even more pitiful.

Cui Heng's mood was complicated . He stretched out his hand and took her into his arms: " Just this time, we won't have children from now on, never again. "

Xue Yi leaned on his shoulder, tears streaming down her cheeks, and after a while she snorted from her nose.

The two hugged each other quietly for a while, and Xue Yi regained her composure before remembering that she still had a child, the child she had given birth to after all the hard work.

" What do they look like? " Xue Yi supported Cui Heng's shoulders and straightened up slightly, her weak voice unable to cover up her eagerness.

Cui Heng was asked.

He just came to see her. He just glanced at the swaddling clothes and left when he saw that her eyes and nose were intact. If she said what she looked like, he really didn't see clearly.

" Good-looking, looks like you. " He thought for a moment and guessed .

When Xue Yi heard that he looked like her, she became more and more excited. She tugged on Cui Heng's sleeve and said, " Then you can bring me here and let me see. "

Cui Heng slowly leaned her against the pillow, then let go of her hand, stood up and called Po Wen.

However, when the two children came over , Xue Yi glanced at the red and wrinkled face and the narrowed eyes. She was stunned for a moment, her eyes red.

This ... how does this look like her? Also, how is it good-looking?

Cui Heng took a serious look, was speechless and choked up, and immediately changed his words: " I saw it wrong , it doesn't look good. "

But as soon as he finished speaking, the two children, who were originally quiet, burst into tears one after the other.

Mother and son were all crying, no matter what they said, it was wrong.

Cui Heng rubbed his eyebrows and suddenly felt that the future was a little difficult ...

=== Chapter 122 _ Extra 3 : Giving birth ===

When they were born , the two children were wrinkled. Even if they were their own biological children, Xue Yi and Cui Heng could not praise them unconscionably.

The eldest lady and Mrs. Lu laughed when they saw this and said that it would be fine after a while.

Sure enough , a month later , the skin of the two children had faded away from redness , became fair and white, and their eyes were dark and bright . Anyone who saw them said they looked good.

The child's name had been decided a long time ago. The old man personally drafted the two characters " Xi and Yun " , which means the sun shines and the future is bright.

But the tempers of these two people are not as good as their names imply.

Since they were born , Cui Xi and Cui Yun have been particularly noisy, especially their younger sister Cui Xi . If she doesn't cry , she will definitely make Cui Yun cry too.

The two children came and went one after another . After comforting one, the other started crying again, which made Xue Yi and Cui Heng unable to sleep peacefully every night. Even their dreams were filled with the sounds of children crying.

In contrast, Sister Lu's son, Sister Yuan, has a temperament similar to Cui Jing's and is much quieter .

Every time Xue Yi and Cui Heng saw Cui Yuan and then looked at their own two , they wanted to stuff them back.

The noisy days continued until the full moon banquet . After the full moon , the two children became quieter, and Xue Yi and Cui Heng gradually adapted to the life of being parents.

At this time , Xue Yi was already out of confinement, and she had recovered well. Except for her figure, which was plumper and more voluptuous than before, everything else was back to normal.

Although several wet nurses were selected in advance, after all, it was a premature birth, and the two children were weaker than ordinary children. Therefore, the doctor suggested that Xueyi feed them herself. It happened that she lactated early, so during the day, the two Many children were fed by her.

The summer evening was a bit sultry, and Xueyi was coaxing the two children and fell asleep in a daze.

Harukata stood by and saw that the young man and the young lady were sweating from eating, so he went out and twisted the handkerchief to wipe their sweat.

When Cui Heng came back from duty, he saw mother and son sleeping peacefully behind the gauze tent.

The cicadas were chirping outside the window , and the breathing inside was shallow. Once inside, it felt inexplicably reassuring.

Cui Heng walked to the bed and stood looking at them through the gauze curtain for a long time.

Originally, it was fine for Cui Xi and Cui Yun to each occupy one side , but Cui Heng just stood there for a while, and saw Cui Yun reaching out his hand randomly, pushing his sister away, and one person wanted to occupy both sides.

Cui Xi was sweating after eating, and was suddenly pushed by her brother. Her mouth dropped and she was about to cry.

Cui Heng laughed, and upon seeing this, he immediately stepped forward and removed Cui Yun's overbearing little hand, and put Cui Xi back to the left side.

As the two children struggled , Xueyi woke up in a daze, and when she opened her eyes, it was Cui Heng holding her left side.

Xue Yi was stunned for a moment, her cheeks flushed and she slapped his hand away: " What are you doing? "

" It's Xixi who has nothing to eat. " Cui Heng said with a low smile.

When Xue Yi lowered her head , she saw Cui Xi being pushed to the edge, her mouth pursed with tears in her eyes.

" Stop crying. " Xueyi quickly took Cui Xi and put it away. Cui Xi moaned and took it in her mouth. Then she closed her eyes and started sucking contentedly.

After comforting Cui Xi, Xueyi stretched out her hand and gently poked Cui Yun, who was sullen: " You little rascal, you haven't had enough in your stomach , and you still want to bully your sister when you come out . "

Cui Yun was one or two pounds heavier than Cui Xi when he was born. Just one month after birth, he was a lot heavier.

At this moment, he was poked by his mother and blinked his dark eyes with an innocent look on his face.

Xue Yi smiled helplessly and touched Cui Yun's head: " Eat. "

Cui Yun closed his eyes again and frowned like an insect.

" I don't know who he looks like with this temperament. " Cui Heng glanced at Cui Yun and sat down next to Xue Yi .

" Of course I am like you. " Xueyi complained, " Domineering and arrogant. "

" Like me? " Cui Heng pinched her cheek, " You 've been tormenting me a lot this year. Who is the domineering one, huh? "

" Take it easy. " Xue Yi hissed, biting his lower lip, his eyelashes fluttering , feeling particularly aggrieved.

" Okay, I'm domineering. " Cui Heng rubbed the side of her face with a smile on her lips, " She has become more and more delicate after giving birth , and she can't even say a word. "

Does she have it?

Xue Yi thought about it carefully, and she seemed to be a little proud of her favor.

Xueyi pretended not to know and leaned lazily on his shoulder. After leaning for a moment, she vaguely felt a heat that was hard to ignore. When she turned around, she saw Cui Heng staring at Cui Xi's swallowing movements, and he looked particularly at it. Focus.

Xue Yi quickly reached out and pulled the open collar: " Where are you looking? "

Cui Heng's face didn't change and he just asked: " Xi Xi is sweating after eating. I just want to know what it tastes like. "

" How do I know? " Xue Yi turned away, her cheeks burning.

" You don't want to know? " Cui Heng asked again .

Xue Yi refused awkwardly: " I don't want to. "

Cui Heng smiled and narrowed his eyes.

After a while, Cui Xi and Cui Yun were full and fell asleep one after another. Cui Heng helped her carry the two children to the wet nurse.

It was sweltering in the summer , and just now the two children were clinging to Xueyi's body. Her chest was full of sweat. While Harukata was cleaning up the children, he asked her to bring water over and scrubbed herself.

The two children were no longer light. Xue Yi had been pressed for a while, and her waist was sore and numb. It was difficult to even sit up. When Cui Heng saw this, he twisted the handkerchief to help her.

" No need. " Xueyi wanted to refuse .

Cui Heng directly held her waist and sat down. Xueyi had no choice but to let him help.

But the more I wipe it, the harder it gets .

Cui Heng wiped it slower and slower, and handed the wiped handkerchief to her eyes, with a smile on his lips: " What should I do? "

Xue Yi's face turned red and she was about to ask someone to bring a bowl, but Cui Heng held her waist and said, " Don't bother, I'll help you. "

As soon as he lowered his head , Xue Yi snorted softly, and his ears instantly turned red.

Qingfang was continuing to bring water in. As soon as he reached the door, he heard the sound of water.

The young man and the young lady were both at the wet nurse. Qingfang was wondering what the noise was about. When he opened the curtain, he saw the young lady sitting with her back to them. She reached out and hugged the young master's head. Only then did she understand what was going on. .

Their relationship is getting better and better after marriage.

Harukata smiled, quickly lowered the curtain and went out with the basin.

She left in such a hurry that the silver basin accidentally hit the door frame. With a bang, Xue Yi and Cui Heng came to their senses, and they separated.

Xue Yi hurriedly arranged her clothes and said angrily to Cui Heng, " It's all your fault. "

" Well, blame me. " Cui Heng stood up and wiped the corners of his lips with a smile in his voice.

Xue Yi caught a glimpse of his movements, and her face suddenly became hotter.

" You don't want to know? " Cui Heng finished wiping and put down the handkerchief.

" I don't want to. " Xue Yi stopped talking.

Cui Heng smiled, suddenly reached out and touched the back of her neck, pressed her thin lips and pressed against her.

As soon as their lips and teeth intertwined, Xue Yi's face turned red. She stretched out her hand to push Cui Heng away, but when she raised her neck, she swallowed more.

After the kiss , Xue Yi felt ashamed and angry, and quickly took a sip of tea while holding the cup.

" How is it? " Cui Heng asked her.

Xue Yi refused to answer, but Cui Heng put a finger on her lips, forcing her to speak: " Say. "

Xue Yi wiped the corners of her lips and held it in for a while before spitting out two words: " So weird ..."

" I think so too. " Cui Heng agreed.

The two looked at each other, neither of them understanding why Cui Yun and Cui Xi were eating so enthusiastically.

Children grow up quickly. By the time they are eight months old, they can already babbling.

At this time, the temperament of the two children was also revealed. The younger sister Cui Xi loves to laugh and can be hugged by anyone. Her eyes are as bright as grapes, and she looks like Xue Yi, which makes her particularly attractive.

There was no one in the government who didn't like her, and even a rigid person like the old prince could smile with joy in his eyes when he hugged Cui Xi.

His elder brother Cui Yun is on the contrary. Although he is just a little older, he has an extremely bad temper and will not be teased by anyone except Xue Yi.

But he was extraordinarily heroic. The more arrogant he was , the more people wanted to tease him. Whenever he was annoyed, he frowned and threw himself into Xue Yi's arms, hiding himself tightly.

When they could eat porridge, because Xue Yi often woke up late at night and woke up very late in the morning, Cui Heng would personally feed the two children breakfast if he had time.

When dealing with Cui Xi, he always personally holds a small silver bowl, scoops spoonfuls of porridge and delivers it to Cui Xi's mouth, gently coaxing: " Xi Xi, be good, open your mouth. "

When Cui Xi is happy, she swallows it in one gulp.

But most of the time, she is restless, and her mouth is often filled with mush, and she stretches out her dirty little hands and rubs Cui Heng's body with " oooooooooo " .

Cui Heng was not annoyed, but smiled and let her wipe it.

But when Cui Yun arrived, Cui Heng didn't have so much patience.

When feeding porridge , the father and son looked serious, as if they were not drinking porridge, but confronting each other.

" Open your mouth. " Cui Heng usually said lightly, scooping a large spoonful and passing it to Cui Yun's mouth.

Cui Yun was very obedient and swallowed as much as he was given.

The two of them went back and forth like wooden men.

As soon as Xue Yi got up, she saw the expressionless expressions of the father and son. She couldn't help but lean against the door and smile at Cui Heng: " You should be gentler to Ayun, don't always keep a straight face. "

" He is a boy, so he doesn't need to be spoiled. " Cui Heng explained .

Xueyi originally wanted to accuse Cui Heng, but when she took a closer look, she saw that although Cui Heng said that he didn't need to be used to it, when he wiped Cui Yun's mouth, his movements were extremely meticulous.

Cui Xi had a lot of things, and Cui Yun also had a lot. Xueyi knew that Cui Heng was just talking hard.

He will be a good father .

Xue Yi curled her lips and looked at the three of them , father and son, tenderly .

However, Cui Heng's patience was limited to daytime. At night, he was not so easy to talk to.

Especially on the couch.

However, the two children especially like to make noises at night, and they often ask Xueyi to accompany them when they are being gentle.

Tonight is again, night has just arrived, Xue Yi's hands are pressed on the pillow, Cui Heng lingers eagerly on her thin white neck , while pushing away her knees. However, when he is about to push in, the door There was an untimely knock on the door outside.

" Madam, the young man and the young lady are unwilling to sleep and want you to stay with them. " Qiurong stood at the door eagerly, holding a little baby in one hand.

The last time I was interrupted was because of thunder.

Last time it was a cough.

Cui Heng took a deep breath, frowned and asked, " What happened this time? "

" The young man and the young lady had nightmares, and neither of them wanted to sleep anymore. " Qingfang heard the low and hoarse voice of the young man and said bravely.

" Continue to coax you to sleep when you wake up . " Cui Heng held the side of Xue Yi's neck with one hand and pursed his thin lips slightly.

Xue Yi glanced at the veins on his arms and couldn't help but smile.

" Funny? "

Cui Heng looked at her deeply, then twirled his fingertips, Xueyi quickly bit her lower lip, not daring to provoke him again.

Outside the door, Qiurong heard the answer and had no choice but to lean over and persuade the two young ancestors: " The husband and wife are in a hurry. Can we come back tomorrow morning? "

Cui Yun was bolder and just blinked.

Cui Xi was not so easy to persuade. When she heard that her mother and father would not let her in, she burst into tears .

Her throat is already thin, and when she cries, it becomes thin and continuous, which is particularly annoying.

Cui Heng was about to lean over, but when Cui Xi cried, he suddenly froze.

" The child is crying ..." Xueyi pushed him.

" Ignore her. " Cui Heng was determined.

But Cui Xi seemed to be competing with him. The more Cui Heng ignored him, the harder he cried outside.

" You really don't want to go? "

Xue Yi could barely hold back her smile and blinked her cunning eyes, waiting to see what he would do.

Cui Heng was helpless. His daughter had learned Lu Xueyi's act of coquettishness 100%.

As long as he thought of that miniature face crying pitifully, no matter how hard his heart was, he couldn't resist.

" go. "

Cui Heng took a deep breath. How could he not go? The door would be flooded if he didn't go.

After enduring it for a long time, he gave it a hard bump before leaving, and then stood up and put on his clothes.

=== Chapter 123 _ Extra 3 : Giving birth ===

As soon as the door opened , Cui Xi immediately stopped crying and sniffed.

Cui Heng had a stern face and originally wanted to teach her a lesson.

But as soon as he went out and was looked at by his little daughter with tears in his eyes , all his anger suddenly disappeared.

The father and daughter looked at each other for a moment, but Cui Heng lowered his head first , leaned over and held Cui Xi on his lap, wiping the tears from the end of her eyes with his fingertips: " Are you having a nightmare? "

Cui Xi let out a cry with tears , stretched out her fleshy little hands , and hugged Cui Heng's neck: " Dad, I'm afraid. "

" What nightmare did you have? " Cui Heng coaxed her patiently.

" Dad, let's go, mother , let's go ..."

Cui Xi had just turned one year old , and she still couldn't speak clearly. She was babbling, reaching out and making random gestures:

Cui Heng stared at her waving little hands and asked speculatively: " Is Xixi afraid that daddy and grandma won't want you anymore? "

" Yeah. " Cui Xi nodded heavily .

Cui Heng smiled and wiped the tears from her face: " Why don't dad and mom not want Xixi? Dad is here, so I'm not afraid anymore. "

Cui Xi stopped crying , but her hands still grasped Cui Heng's collar in fear .

After comforting him , Cui Heng looked at Cui Yun again: " What about you , are you afraid? "

" Don't be afraid. " Cui Yun wrinkled his heroic little eyebrows and pointed at Cui Xi, who was hugging his father tightly , " Sister , you are stupid. "

When Cui Xi heard this , she was so angry that her cheeks bulged up; " Brother , bad. "

" Sister is stupid. " Cui Yun snorted again.

Cui Xi couldn't quarrel with him, so she pursed her lips and started to shed tears again.

Cui Heng had a headache and reached out to touch her head: " If Xixi doesn't cry, Xixi isn't stupid. Does Xixi want to see grandma? "

When Cui Xi heard Xue Yi, she held back her tears and spoke eloquently: " Think. "

Cui Heng breathed a sigh of relief and stood up holding Cui Xi: " Then let's go find A Niang. "

Cui Yun stood aside and said nothing.

Cui Heng turned around and caught a glimpse of Cui Yun from the corner of his eye, who seemed to be unconcerned. He smiled silently, then turned back and handed his hand to his son: " Aren't you leaving? "

Cui Yun stared at his tall father for a long time, then slowly stretched out his small hand and handed it to the big one, and was pulled into the room by Cui Heng.

At this time , Xue Yi had already changed her clothes.

She trimmed her hair in the mirror and made sure everything was in order before opening the curtain.

As soon as Cui Xi saw her mother , she leaned over with open hands and said, " Hug her. "

Xue Yi reached out to take her chubby little body, held her in his arms and rubbed it: " Don't be afraid, grandma is here. Grandma will sleep with Xixi tonight, okay? "

Cui Xi liked the fragrant and soft mother's kiss the most . He rubbed her neck affectionately: " Okay. "

As soon as Xue Yi put her down, she skillfully got into the bed. After lying down, she moved her little body, leaving half of the space for Cui Yun. She reached out and patted the empty space next to her and called, " Brother, come here. "

Cui Yun's pride only lasted for a moment, and then he climbed up at the urging of his sister, and the two of them huddled together with a smile.

The brother and sister succeeded, but Cui Heng's face was not so pretty.

Xue Yi lay on the innermost side, comforted the two children, and looked at Cui Heng holding back a smile: " Why don't you go to the study to sleep tonight ? "

" No need. " Cui Heng rubbed his eyebrows, " I'm sleeping outside. "

" Then be careful at night, or you won't get kicked by Xixi again. " Xueyi reminded him with a smile.

Cui Heng hummed and lay down on the outside of the bed.

After being noisy for a while, the two children quickly fell asleep, and Xue Yi also closed her eyes.

Halfway through her sleep, she vaguely felt someone drilling into her chest.

It must be Xixi again.

This kid is the clingiest.

Xue Yi muttered, stretched out her hand and pushed gently: " Xixi, don't make trouble. "

However, it was useless to push, and my chest was still itchy.

Xue Yi couldn't sleep well and rubbed her eyes sleepily . She was about to hug Cui Xi over, but when she opened her eyes, she saw Cui Heng leaning on her side.

" What are you doing up late at night ? " Xue Yi whispered against his shoulder.

" Can't sleep. " Cui Heng stroked her waist, his voice was low and gravelly, " It's not over yet. "

" The child is still here. " Xueyi understood what he meant and her cheeks felt slightly hot.

The two children were sleeping soundly. Cui Heng glanced at them and still didn't let them go: " You don't want a husband after you have children? "

" Why are you still jealous of your child? " Xue Yi laughed.

" Are you leaving? " Cui Heng kissed her thin ear over and over again, his voice full of unquenchable desire.

Xue Yi was helpless by his troubles and her neck was itching terribly. She finally nodded and said, " Then please be gentle. "

She nodded , and Cui Heng held her tightly and got off the bed.

Xue Yi was picked up and hugged his neck quickly: " It's so late, where are you going? "

At this time, the two children had gone to bed, and most of the female envoys had also rested. Xue Yi was thin-skinned and did not want to disturb anyone anymore.

Cui Heng looked around and gave her two choices: " Clean room or window, choose one? "

Neither of them are serious places.

Xue Yi struggled for a while, then whispered with red ears: " Then ... let's go to the clean room. "

There is still hot water inside , which will be convenient for cleaning later.

Cui Heng thought the same thing, and walked quickly with Xue Yi in his arms, and placed him on the soft couch temporarily placed in the clean room. He pulled the clothes eagerly, and finally put them on smoothly this time.

The bamboo wood creaked and swayed, and Xue Yi bit her lip while reminding him to make some noise.

A thin layer of sweat formed on Cui Heng's back, and he took advantage of the gap to breathe heavily: " It's okay, they slept deeply. "

Xue Yi listened for a while and heard the steady breathing. Then she felt relieved and put her arms around his thin waist.

Although they were already married, the two of them seemed to be having an affair , panting and making love in the small clean room, unable to stop.

But after all, the child was still there, so they didn't bother too much. After a quick and violent kiss, they kissed closely for a while before getting up and going back.

At this time, the moon was at its zenith, and everything was quiet.

Unexpectedly, when they opened the curtain, they saw that Cui Yun had woken up at some point and was rubbing his sleepy eyes with a confused tone: " He's gone ..."

Xue Yi suddenly turned red and didn't know how to explain it, so she had no choice but to hit Cui Heng's elbow.

Cui Heng coughed, stepped forward and touched his son's head: " Dad and mother are thirsty and went out to drink water. "

Cui Yun said something like he didn't understand , yawned sleepily, and then fell asleep again.

Xue Yi and Cui Heng looked at each other, breathed a long sigh of relief, then quietly got on the bed and fell asleep together.

When Cui Xi and Cui Yun were in their early one year old, it was the middle of winter. At this time, they were able to talk, but Cui Xi was still unsteady in walking and often fell.

On the contrary, Cui Yun walks extremely steadily , but he does not speak as fluently as Cui Xi.

The two children have their own strengths and weaknesses, and Xue Yi often thinks that it would be nice if they could complement each other better.

Cui Xi not only spoke fluently, but also had an extremely sweet mouth. Her uncle and aunt screamed loudly, coaxing Cui Jing to love her very much .

She treats Cui Yinyin like a little aunt. Even Cui Yinyin, who has such a stubborn temper, is willing to take the initiative to share the snacks Xueyi made for her.

In addition, there is a special person in the house who also loves Cui Xi very much - Cui Jiuniang.

Cui Jiuniang became a widow not long after her wedding. After being devastated by her husband's family for a year, the third lady couldn't bear it, so she took the initiative to take her back.

Jiu Niangzi didn't do it out of her heart when she got married, and now she is a new widow. Even after she returned to her home, she never smiled and lived in seclusion.

Only when she saw these new children did she occasionally show her face.

Xueyi knew her situation, so he always took Cui Xi to accompany her.

Sometimes she couldn't help but think that it would be better if Li Chennian was still here. Unfortunately, Li Chennian left the house and went south after Cui Jing came back. He didn't even come back after several brothers in their house got married, and there was no trace of his departure. .

Just when she was feeling regretful, at the end of this year, Li Chennian got the news from nowhere and returned to Cui's house covered in travel.

One was a homeless man who had gone through many vicissitudes of life, and the other had an unfortunate life experience and was newly widowed. When the two met, they felt as if they had been separated from each other for a long time.

As the saying goes, when you first marry, you obey your father, and when you marry again, you obey yourself. After this separation, the two finally understood each other.

At the New Year's Eve family dinner, Li Chennian proposed to marry Jiu Niangzi, and the old Duke did not object . Only then did Cui Jiuniang smile for the first time in two years.

The snow came very late this winter, and it began to fall one after another on New Year's Eve. However, the snow fell extremely hard, and in just one day, the ground in Chang'an was covered in white.

After the family dinner, the couples in several rooms went out one after another and walked back through the snow with their lanterns in hand.

It has been two years since Mrs. Lu got married. Today she witnessed what happened to Ninth Lady and sighed to Xue Yi: " Among us, only you and your second brother are the most perfect. "

" Sister- in-law, what do you say? " Xueyi tilted his head and looked at her.

" We are all destined by our parents to marry blindly. Your eldest brother and I are like this. Fortunately, your eldest brother is a warm-hearted person, which is considered a good thing. The third brother and Mr. Li are also like this. We live a normal life. Go. But Ninth Lady is not so lucky, and Wulangjun and your eldest sister are even more resentful couples. In this case, aren't you and the second brother the most perfect? " Mrs. Lu looked at Xueyi, who was still pure and pure. Like a girl's eyes, there is no lack of envy in them.

Xue Yi thought about it carefully and realized that it was true as she said.

But after a moment, she shook her head again: " Sister-in-law doesn't know something, and we are not so smooth. "

Taking a closer look, she found out that she was prejudiced against Cui Heng because of her dream before she entered the house. Cui Heng heard her words and treated her the same way. It was precisely because of this prejudice that they had been tormenting each other for a long time.

Sometimes Xueyi couldn't help but wonder, if she hadn't had this dream, would they have taken less detours?

But then she thought again, if it hadn't been for this dream, she probably wouldn't have had a relationship with Cui Heng at all.

Evil fate is also fate.

Xue Yi twitched the corners of her lips but did not explain the reason.

From a distance, she saw the dark figure in front of her, and smiled lightly at Mrs. Lu: " The past is over, the future is the most important thing. Well, there are still people waiting for my sister-in-law in front. "

Lu followed her eyes and looked forward, and saw Cui Jing holding her daughter's hand and standing in the corridor waiting for her.

A faint blush spread across Lu's eyes and cheeks: " Then I'm leaving. "

Xue Yi hummed and watched Lu walking towards Cui Jing.

" Madam, please come here, it's snowing. " Cui Jing opened an umbrella and murmuringly pulled Lu to the bottom of the umbrella, " Come in quickly ! "

" It's snowing but it's not raining. There's no need to hold an umbrella so carefully. " Mrs. Lu disagreed.

" Madam, what you said is wrong. This snow will make people sick if it melts, so you have to be careful. " Cui Jing insisted on pulling her over.

" Mother , come here quickly. " Sister Yuan also followed her father .

Mrs. Lu secretly complained that her health was much better than Cui Jing's, but what mattered was not the umbrella, but her heart.

" Just fight, I can't do anything to you . " Mrs. Lu smiled, and then they got under the umbrella, and the three of them walked towards the main room.

" Why don't you avoid it when it snows? "

Xue Yi was lost in thought when suddenly there was an oil paper umbrella above her head.

" You're here, when did you arrive? " Xue Yi turned around and saw Cui Heng, a smile tinged her lips.

" Just arrived. " Cui Heng was shaken by the tiny light in her eyes , holding an umbrella and getting closer.

Xue Yi naturally held his arm and looked around: " Hey, why are you, Xixi and Ayun the only ones? "

" Playing in the snow in front. " Cui Heng looked at the snow-covered path.

Not far away, Cui Yun was helping Cui Xi to walk forward in the snow.

This was the first time they had seen snow since they were born, and both of them were extremely curious.

The snow was so deep that it covered their calves. The two children let out a small exclamation with every step they took.

Cui Xi was already unsteady when walking , and because she was wearing a lot of clothes, when she stepped up her little fat legs, she accidentally plopped and fell into the snow.

" Be careful! " Xue Yi saw this and rushed forward to help.

Cui Heng held her back and said, " No, Ayun is here. "

Sure enough, as soon as he finished speaking, Cui Yun pulled Cui Xi up with a groan.

" Brother ..." Cui Xi had snow all over her face and was about to cry when she was pulled up.

But when she flattened her mouth, she just tasted the snow particles on her lips.

Cui Xi's eyes suddenly lit up: " It's cold! "

Cui Yun was also very curious about the snow all over the sky. He stretched out a little finger and dipped a little into his mouth, his eyes shining brightly: " Yeah! "

The brother and sister looked at the snow on each other's faces in amazement, as if they had discovered a new world.

Xue Yi looked at the pair of children from a distance, and then he breathed a sigh of relief.

Cui Heng held an umbrella with one hand and lowered his eyes to see the smile in Xue Yi's eyes. With a thought in his mind, he couldn't help lowering his head to kiss her.

" us …"

Xue Yi stood for a while, and was about to say go back, when she turned her head, the corner of her lips brushed against Cui Heng's lowered chin.

She blinked and pressed his chin : " The child is still here. "

" They can't see. " Cui Heng whispered.

Then he lowered his hand that was holding the umbrella, half of the umbrella tilted, and kissed Xue Yi's eyelashes covered with snow flakes behind the umbrella.

Cool and soft, they hugged each other quietly in the deserted corner behind the umbrella.

It was late at night and the snow was heavy. The heavy snow was pressing down on the lonely pine trees, and the sound of breaking bamboos could be heard from time to time.

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