Zhao Pei hurried to the hall, which was already crowded. Fang Zhi and Fang Ju stood by with excited admiration on their faces, Yuan Ming and the other two had joy and shyness on their faces, and the faces of the maids and servants were also filled with happy smiles. Zhao Pei looked at the place where their eyes were focused. The black robe made his tall and straight figure more prominent, and his deep eyes sparkled and showed his resolute spirit. The corners of his lips raised a perfect arc, that was a sincere smile.
Zhao Pei looked at him quietly, her heart filled with sweetness for some reason. If there weren't so many people in the way, she really wanted to rush forward and throw herself into his arms. Xiao Yi looked her up and down, his curves becoming more and more obvious. He lightly moved to Zhao Pei's front, his eyes burning without saying a word.
She smiled warmly: "I'm back. You've had a hard journey." As soon as she finished speaking, she fell into his warm embrace. Zhao Pei was stunned for a moment, then she put her arms around him and smiled softly. Everyone looked at the two of them, looking at each other as if no one was around. Wang Xuan looked a little unhappy when she saw this, and Fang Zhi kept muttering, "Don't look at anything indecent, don't look at anything indecent."
Zhao Pei came back to her senses, her face flushed with embarrassment. She pushed Xiao Yi away and said to everyone, "Let's go in first." Xiao Yi looked at her with a smile, all his emotions were unspoken.
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At this time, Daliang completely belonged to Xiao Yi. However, it was already desolate and dilapidated. Where was the former prosperity of Jiankang? Xiao Yi was unwilling to return to Jiankang, saying that he would stay in Jiangling. Zhao Pei was also unwilling to go back, as there were too many painful memories there. If possible, Zhao Pei would never go back.
The atmosphere in the city was high, people were celebrating the victory with great joy, and waiting for the outstanding Xiangdong King to be crowned emperor. The palace was being built at full speed, and everything was proceeding smoothly and in an orderly manner.
Zhao Pei smiled faintly, picked up the freshly cooked bird's nest and walked towards Xiao Yi's study. Once upon a time, she actually served him tea and water, which she never wanted to do and disdained to do before.
A few steps away from the study, Zhao Pei heard a heated conversation inside. Zhao Pei could vaguely hear the woman crying and questioning. It was Han Zhen. Her heart trembled, fearing that something had happened. She quickly handed the bird's nest to Mi Yun beside her, and walked in without knocking.
When she saw the scene in the room, she was stunned.
Hanzhen fell to the ground, trembling, crying and muttering, "I hate you... I hate you..." Xiao Yi stood in front of her, his face gloomy and indescribably strange.
Zhao Pei was stunned and said: "Zhen'er... what are you doing..."
Hanzhen looked up at her with tearful eyes, her red face full of hatred and unspeakable sadness. Zhaopei hurried forward to help her up: "Zhen'er, what's wrong with you?" Hanzhen looked at Zhaopei, biting her lip several times and trying to say something, but swallowed it back in her stomach. She glanced at Xiao Yi again, with hatred in her eyes. She suddenly broke free from Zhaopei's support and ran out without saying a word.
Zhao Pei hadn't recovered yet, she just stood there and asked in surprise: "Qi Fu, what happened?" Xiao Yi still had a gloomy face, and said calmly: "Zhen'er is still young, she doesn't understand some things yet."
Zhao Pei felt that something was fishy and was always worried: "I'll go check it out. This girl has been acting strange lately." Then she chased after him. She didn't notice Xiao Yi's face, but there was a hint of worry in his silence.
Zhao Pei chased after him, holding her skirt, and saw Ji Jijiang halfway. Ji Jijiang walked up to her and asked in confusion, "Who offended Miss Hanzhen? She ran back crying all the way." Zhao Pei stamped her feet and hurried to Yulanxuan. Yulanxuan was not peaceful at all. He Hui stood at the door, looking in, with a worried and confused look on his face. Zhao Pei entered the house and saw Hanzhen running around the house packing things. She dumped out all the things in the box, and spread out all the clothes in the closet and stuffed them into her bag.
Zhao Pei hurried forward to stop her and said angrily: "Zhen'er, what are you doing?"
Hanzhen looked up at Zhaopei and said word by word, "Mom, I want to go out."
"Why?" Zhao Pei frowned, "Zhen'er, what happened? Are you and your father hiding something from me?"
Hanzhen shook her head helplessly: "It's just that Zhen'er wants to go out and gain some experience. I've been trapped in this world for twenty years, and suddenly I don't want to waste time here anymore. I want to see the outside world..."
"If you want to go out, I won't stop you. But why are you so anxious and so..." Zhao Pei looked at her red eyes and said softly, "Did something happen? Zhen'er, tell me, I will help you share the burden."
Hanzhen listened to Zhaopei's sincere words. Her mind was churning and tears were forced out. Her throat felt sour and bitter, but she couldn't say a word. After a long while, she calmed down and took a deep breath: "Mother... Some things are the happiest to be unknown. Those so-called truths are the cruelest. Mother... I don't want to make you sad."
After Hanzhen finished speaking, Zhaopei felt heavy in her heart. She looked at Hanzhen's determined eyes and felt bad. She knew that she couldn't stop Hanzhen. Hanzhen's stubborn character was very similar to her own.
Zhao Pei respected her choice, but she felt that something bad was going to happen. Zhao Pei didn't dare to ask more questions, but sighed and compromised: "You can go out... but you must bring a few people with you."
Hanzhen smiled with her white teeth showing: "It's enough for me to take Miyun with me."
Ruhua silently helped them pack their luggage, and Zhaopei and the others escorted them out of the house. Hanzhen's eyes were still red and swollen. After going down the stairs, she turned around and looked at Zhaopei who didn't say a word and smiled softly, "Mother, thank you."
Zhao Pei pursed her lips and remained silent.
Hanzhen said again, "I will write to you." Then she turned around and got on the carriage without any reluctance. Her resolute back looked very much like Zhao Pei long ago.
Ji Jijiang endured for a long time and asked: "Just let her go like this? It's not safe outside now." Zhao Pei didn't say anything. She looked at the carriage going farther and farther away, feeling empty inside. She didn't know what would happen in the future, nor did she know whether her indulgence was right or wrong. (To be continued)