It's almost early summer, the night wind is slowly, it should be full of stars, and the moonlight is shining. Unfortunately, tonight's night is like splashing ink, and there are no stars. In the dark courtyard, a dark figure almost blends into the night.
"Master, things have been packed." Ximu and Yeyan stood behind Qin Xiuzhi, their hearts filled with guilt. They should also bear a great responsibility for the disappearance of Young Master Shang. The master didn't blame him, but they couldn't help but blame themselves.
Qin Xiuzhi turned around and replied lightly: "Ximu, Ye Yan, I want to go back to the sea. You stay here, no matter what, protect Shang Xiao."
Although the master was still as calm and gentle as usual, these two seemingly random words made Ximu and Yeyan startled. I still remember that when they came out of the sea, the master had repeatedly prevented them from accompanying them, just because the master had said that he would not return to the sea again and did not want them to leave their homes. But today, why did the master want to go back again? It's because of the business man! No wonder the master sat in the courtyard for several hours.
Ximu and Yeyan looked at each other, clasped their fists and replied, "Master, think twice, I'll stay to protect Miss Shang, and let Yeyan accompany you back to China."
Qin Xiuzhi: "Did you come out for so long that you forget that obedience is the duty of the royal guard?"
Although it was just a cold sentence, Ximu and Yeyan immediately knelt down halfway, "Prince! Your subordinates dare not forget it. However, protecting the royal bloodline is the most important mission of the royal guard."
"You!" The two of them knelt straight on the ground, their faces full of stubbornness, Qin Xiu was angry and walked away.
Under the moonlit night, the two proud figures knelt like that, never getting up.
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Shang Xiao was lying by the window, looking at the pitch-black sky, his eyes were covered with mist again. In the past, if he was at home, he would spend it with her, because it was too dark and he was worried that she would be afraid. In fact, she is not afraid of the dark at all, she just wants to stay by his side, but now, where is he? ok
The low knock on the door interrupted Shang Xiao's memory. He clenched the long sword beside him alertly, and Shang Xiao asked, "Who?"
Qin Xiuzhi's gentle voice came from outside the door: "It's me."
Hearing Qin Xiuzhi's voice, Shang Xiao put down his sword, hurried forward to open the door, and said, "Brother Qin, it's you, come in and sit."
Inviting Qin Xiuzhi into the room, Shang Xiao took out the tea bowl next to him and was busy making tea for him. Brother Qin came to see her at this time, so he should have something to tell her.
Seeing that she was busy with the tea set in her hand, although she looked a little haggard, she did not have the madness and despair of the morning. Qin Xiuzhi finally let go of his heart and said softly, "Xiaoxiao, there is one thing I want to ask for your help."
Picking out the tea leaves, Shang smiled and asked, "What's the matter?"
"Can Misty Villa have a fleet to go to the sea?" If they can follow their fleet into the sea, it will be faster. After all, there are not many ships with experience like them.
Shang Xiao's heart suddenly raised, why did Brother Qin ask this question? Does he also know that Sister Shu Qing is in the sea? The tea maker's hand froze, not daring to look at Qin Xiuzhi, Shang Xiao pretended to be casual and asked, "Why are you asking this?"
"I want to go to the sea, the sooner the better!" Qin Xiuzhi's tone was a little anxious unconsciously.
he goes? Shang Xiao remembered, Big Brother Qin seemed to be from the sea, and his heart was relieved a little. Shang smiled and replied: "But now is not the season to go to sea, let's go after a while."
Laughing at this, he has already rejected him. It's not certain whether it will be successful this time, I gave Xiaoxiao hope and let her down in the end, how cruel! Well, let's not talk about it. Qin Xiuzhi got up and replied, "Okay, I'll figure out a way myself."
"Wait." Shang Xiao took a deep breath and asked, "Are you really in such a hurry to go back?" My sister's life and death are uncertain, doesn't he have a soft spot for her? How can you leave at this time!
Qin Xiuzhi replied firmly, "Yes."
"You..." Qin Xiuzhi's firmness stabbed Shang Xiao, and when he gritted his teeth, Shang Xiao hummed, "Okay, tomorrow's bright moon is going to the sea with the boat to discuss the business of medicinal materials, you can go!" Since he is so ruthless The person, my sister will not be rare! Good morning!
really have a boat? With joy in his heart, Qin Xiuzhi replied, "Thank you. Xiaoxiao, you must take good care of your body."
What's the point of saying that now! Pretend, she misread him! With his back to Qin Xiuzhi, Shang Xiao said impatiently, "I'm tired, go out."
Qin Xiuzhi knew that Shang Xiao had misunderstood, but he did not intend to explain. If he can come back, there is no need to explain. If he can't come back, let her think that he is greedy for life and fear of death.
Sideways to exit the house, Qin Xiuzhi gently closed the door for her.
In the house, Shang Xiao slammed the tea bowl in his hand to the ground, and the broken porcelain was all over the floor.
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The fragrance of red sandalwood rose up, and in the elegant study, a man in plain clothes leaned in front of the bookshelf, with a thin body, pale face, no blood, half-squinted eyes that always seemed to have no energy, and his eyes swept casually across a row Row of bookshelves, fiddling with tea bowls in his hands.
A rush of footsteps came, and the happy voice of the servant immediately sounded outside the door: "Second Young Master, Third Young Master is back."
A stream of light flashed in Xiao Zonghan's eyes, and he walked to the wooden chair next to him and walked down, accompanied by an eager "Second brother!" Xiao Zongqing's tall figure also appeared in the study.
Without raising his head, Xiao Zong said coldly, "Go back."
"Yes."
In the study, only the two brothers were left. Only then did Xiao Zonghan gently put down the tea he was walking, and his pale face did not appear rosy under the candlelight. Xiao Zonghan chuckled: "You finally came back. I guess you will come back tomorrow. I can't believe that after so many years, you are still in such a hurry."
The second brother's cold eyes seemed to be able to see through everything. Since he knew that he would come back, he naturally knew what he was doing when he came back. Xiao Zongqing didn't beat around the bush, bowed his head and begged: "Second brother, I beg you, help me save him!" The second brother is in charge of the Xiao family's troops. As long as he is willing to help, Long Chimu's 50,000 troops will not be enough. For fear.
Supporting the wooden chair, Xiao Zonghan slowly stood up straight, looked at Xiao Zongqing's unruly and haggard face, a heartache flashed in his heart, for many years, he had never seen San'er bow his head.
Lowering his eyelids again, Xiao Zonghan hid the light in his eyes and called out coldly, "Someone."
As soon as the voice fell, four men dressed in gray cloth appeared behind Xiao Zonghan.
Xiao Zongqing was secretly delighted that the second brother agreed so quickly!
"Capture the third young master, lock him in the stone room, and don't allow him to touch anyone." The cold voice immediately tore Xiao Zongqing's joy into pieces.
"Yes!" Four men in strong suits rushed forward, and Xiao Zongqing was already held tightly by the four before he could react.
"Why?" Xiao Zongqing stared at Xiao Zonghan in disbelief and shouted, "Second brother! Why did you do this?" He didn't understand why his second brother, who had always been heartbroken, would treat him like this
"Why?"
"Why—" Xiao Zongqing struggled almost insanely, roaring—
The light blue sea water is crystal clear, the sun sets in the west, the residual red penetrates the clouds, responds to the waves, revealing a refreshing breath, and the breeze also comes with the salty taste of the sea. The blue-water sea is like a beautiful picture. There is a broad sea and blue waves, but here is a green and green bamboo forest, a touch of salty sea moisture, and a refreshing fragrance of bamboo leaves. Bamboos are planted on the seashore, green and bright blue, blue waves and bamboo waves, which really complement each other, but how to look at it is a bit strange.
The bamboo forest is not big, and there is a bamboo house in the depths. Between the greenery, on the low stool beside the stone table, two people sat, a man in a purple robe, with a strong figure and a proud and domineering brow, but at this moment, he was smiling at the corner of his mouth as he looked at Sue on the opposite side. Clothes woman.
The woman had green hair in azure clothes, and held a white seed in her hand, which she couldn't put down for a long time. After that, he finally put the white piece back into the chess box, and said with a wry smile, "I lost again, why have I never won chess against anyone." I thought Xuanyuan Yi was a military general, and his chess skills should not be so exquisite. Who knows, she Still lost.
Xuanyuan Yi held her hand in a funny way and replied, "Then don't play chess, it's a waste of your brain, you can't be too tired. Are you hungry?"
Help, Shu Qing held his forehead and whispered, "I just finished eating, and I'm not a pig!" People eat three meals a day, but now he is feeding them six meals a day, so he doesn't let people live!
He got up and walked to her side, but Xuanyuan Yi was not so fooled, he stroked her slightly bulging belly, and pretended to be annoyed: "How dare you say that you only eat a little bit every day, now you are not alone, you can't starving my baby."
Shu Qing secretly sighed, she couldn't be starved for this, and she couldn't be killed. However, Shu Qing wisely shut up. Someone was a father for the first time, so it would be better for her not to attack his enthusiasm.
Looking at the setting sun that was about to be swallowed by the sea, Xuanyuan Yi helped Shu Qing to get up and said, "It's going to be windy, go inside." Although it was summer, the sea breeze was still cold. Shu Qing didn't say anything, and followed Xuanyuan Yi back, only to take a few steps, only to hear a horse in the distance, rushing towards them with the momentum of breaking bamboo.
Xuanyuan Yi squinted his eyes slightly and put Shu Qing behind him. He didn't relax until the horses were getting closer and he could see that it was the blazing rain.
The galloping horse stopped in front of the bamboo forest, and Yan Yu hurried to Shu Qing and said, "Master!"
Shu Qing frowned slightly, with a bad premonition in his heart, and asked, "What's the hurry?"
"Someone wants to see you."
Shu Qing said oddly, "Who?"
Yan Yu turned to his side, and saw behind him a woman in azure clothes who was in a state of embarrassment, with a pale face. Seeing Shu Qing, she fell to her knees without saying a word: "Miss Shu Qing!"
This person is—seeing the woman's face clearly, Shu Qing said in shock: "Langyue?" She is the person next to Shang Jun, how could she appear here, and now is not the day when ships enter and leave the sea. Lang Yue's haggard and panicked look led Shu Qing's premonition to a worse place. Shu Qing said anxiously, "What happened? Get up and talk."
Who knew that instead of getting up, Langyue slammed her head on the ground and begged, "Langyue please, please save the young master!" Miss Shu Qing really didn't die, she finally found her, no matter what, She also asked Miss De to save the son.
"Shangjun?" Did something happen to him? With a tight heart, Shu Qing took a step forward, supported Lang Yue's arm, and said, "What happened? Get up and talk!" The former Lang Yue, who was also a gentle and calm woman, was in a panic today. Like this, what happened to Mr. Shang
Shu Qing pulled her, but Lang Yue refused to get up. Between the pull and the tug, Shu Qing stepped on her skirt and almost fell.
"Be careful." Fortunately, Xuanyuan Yi held her in his arms in time, and Lang Yue quickly reached out to support Shu Qing, but unexpectedly saw Shu Qing's bulging belly. The light clothes in summer were blown close to the abdomen by the sea breeze, and the abdomen became more and more obvious.
Miss Shu Qing is pregnant? Seeing her belly is so obvious, it should be three or four months. Will she still go out to save the son? She had already seen the turbulent wind and waves at sea when she came, can Miss Shu Qing stand it? Is she willing to take the risk
Lang Yue was stunned and said nothing, but Shu Qing was already anxious, "Lang Yue, don't be stunned, speak quickly, are you alone? What about Xiaoxiao?" Could it be that Xiaoxiao also encountered something unexpected
Lang Yue came back to her senses, and quickly took out the letterhead and pendant that Shang Xiao gave her from her sleeve and handed it to Shu Qing, and replied, "I came with Qin Gongzi, and he disappeared when he got off the boat. Miss Xiao asked me to give it to you."
Xiuzhi is also here? What about others? Did you go-
Looking down at the Jade Buddha Pendant in his hand, thinking of the smiling face at that time, Shang Jun's elegant smile, Shu Qing's heart was caught by something. This was specially given to her in order to pray for her eternal safety and happiness when she was smiling. Now the pendant has returned to her palm in good condition. Where is her master
Quickly open the letterhead in his hand and talk about the number lines. The more Shu Qing looked, the darker his face became. Shang Jun actually arrived in Tiancheng, and his life and death were uncertain
Shu Qing stared at the letterhead in silence, Lang Yue couldn't guess what she was thinking, she knelt on the ground again, choked and said, "Miss Shu Qing, Lang Yue knows that it is very embarrassing for you to come to beg you at this time. The son also warned you that you must not come to disturb you, but we really can't think of any other way."
After folding the letter and putting it in his sleeve, Shu Qing bent down to support Lang Yue again. Lang Yue didn't dare to pull with her anymore, so she quickly got up and supported Shu Qing. Shu Qing patted her hand lightly and said softly, "Okay, I see, you're tired too, go and rest first."
Shu Qing neither agreed nor refused. Lang Yue was unsure in her heart, took two steps, and stopped again. Shu Qing raised a soft smile, waved his hand gently, and said indifferently, "Go, I have my own arrangements."
"Yes." Lang Yue bowed her head and walked towards the bamboo house following the blazing rain. Miss Shu Qing, she should already have an idea in her heart, and it would be useless for her to entangle her.
The bamboo forest has regained its tranquility, and the residual redness of the sky has long been swallowed up by the sea. The moon is not yet bright, the sun has set, and the sky and the earth, the gray, bright blue twilight sea, and the green bamboo, at this moment, also become gray.
Shu Qing was pulled into a warm and firm embrace, and in his ears, there was a domineering growl that he hadn't heard for a long time: "I forbid you to go back!"
Shu Qing raised the corners of his lips lightly, and didn't say anything, but leaned comfortably in Xuanyuan Yi's arms, looked into the distance, and gradually couldn't tell the horizon of heaven and earth. After a long time, he said in a low voice, "My first The first time I saw Shang Jun, it was on a snowy mountain. The blizzard was about to come. At that time, he fell into a coma in the snow, still holding Xiaoxiao tightly in his arms. A thick padded jacket, and he was only wearing a thin single coat. At that time, I was thinking, what kind of person is this? In order to protect his heart, he should be able to lose his life. I saved my life. He has also become friends with him. Over the years, he is the person I admire the most, let go of, and feel the most distressed."
"Distressed?" Xuanyuan Yi held Shu Qing's hand tightly, and his face was already dark, because Shu Qing's distressed sentence made it even worse.
Feeling the unsteady breath of the man behind him, Shu Qing smiled slightly, but still replied indifferently: "Yes, it hurts! I have never seen a person who is so cruel to himself, all the responsibilities, suffering, and sadness he has done his best. Take it. Although I have never formally become sisters with him, in my heart, he is my sister."
"Sister?" Xuanyuan Yi was surprised, forgetting the unpleasant feeling in his heart just now, and asked incredulously, "You said that Shang Jun is a woman?" That handsome and flamboyant Shang Jun is actually a woman, if it is true, It really makes the men in the world feel ashamed.
"He is." The identity of Shang Jun shouldn't have been told by her, but if she didn't explain Yi clearly, he probably wouldn't let her go. Turning around, Shu Qing looked into Xuanyuan Yi's deep eyes, and asked softly, "I can't see my relatives in danger and don't go to save them. Yi, you understand my heart, right?"
Of course he understood that Shu Qing looked cold and indifferent, but as long as it was someone she cared about, she would definitely protect him. Today, he can't stop her. Gently caressing Shu Qing's increasingly bulging lower abdomen, Xuanyuan Yi sighed, "I'm worried about your body. The journey to Cang Yue is a long way, and you can't stand the wind and waves at sea alone. If you must go, let me help you. you go."
Shu Qing grabbed Xuanyuan Yi's big hand, gently stroked his abdomen, and said with a faint smile: "According to what Xiaoxiao said in the letter, I'm afraid things are not so simple. I will take good care of myself and protect your baby, Besides, don't you want to accompany me?"
Looking at Shu Qing's beautiful profile, Xuanyuan Yi pondered for a moment, and finally asked in compromise, "When do you want to leave?" Qing'er's submissiveness was her respect for him, and her heart should be seeing Lang At the moment of the month, the decision has been made.
Yi finally agreed, Shu Qing secretly let out a sigh of relief, clenched Xuanyuan Yi's hand, and smiled happily: "Tomorrow morning. However, I want to go to the palace. You have Yan Yu and Cang Su ready to leave. Prepare."
Enter the palace? Thinking of Qing'er's current status as prime minister, you should really tell Xi Lieyue if you want to leave. Helping Shu Qing onto the prepared carriage, Xuanyuan Yi replied, "I see, you can go."
"Yeah." Stepping into the carriage, what Shu Qing thought was not Xi Lieyue, but Qin Xiuzhi. He came back, but also for you! But what does he want to do
In the imperial study room, candles shone around, illuminating the hall, and it was bright everywhere, and Xi Lieyue's slender figure was set off even more tall and straight in a long azure blue and golden dress. It was already night, her hair was tied down, and she did not wear a towering bun, nor did she wear the purple-gold hairpin that symbolized imperial power, but her inherent nobility and domineering in a high position still made her look majestic. reduce.
The person in front of her is no longer a fledgling wife, she is the most noble king of the sea. Xiu Zhi knelt down, knelt down on one knee, and saluted, "Your Majesty the Queen."
She has always liked this indifferent and cold imperial brother, and it was beyond her expectations that Xiuzhi would come back. Regardless, I am still happy. Holding Xiuzhi's arm, Xi Lieyue smiled and said, "Xiuzhi, it's great that you are back."
With strength in his hands, Xiuzhi seemed to insist on kneeling, which puzzled Xi Lieyue. From what she knew about Xiuzhi, he was not a pedantic person. Letting go, Xi Lieyue asked, "What are you doing?"
Tomorrow, he wanted to return to Cang Yue, and there was no time to chat, Qin Xiuzhi said bluntly, "I came back this time to ask Your Majesty for something."
"You said." What is so serious that Xiuzhi can't afford to kneel for such a long time.
"I want to ask you to borrow three thousand elites."
"Three thousand?" Xi Lieyue raised her eyebrows lightly and asked, "What are you doing?" To her, the mere three thousand elites were a small number. She was just curious, why did Xiuzhi, who has always had no desires, no desires, and aloofness, asked her for someone.
Qin Xiuzhi replied with reservations: "Save a person."
Xi Lieyue asked perfunctorily, "Who?"
Qin Xiuzhi slowly raised his head, looked back at Xi Lieyue's shrewd eyes, and replied in a deep voice, "A person who is very important to me. He is imprisoned in Cang Yue, and I must save him." To rescue Shang Jun, he can do anything.
"Cang Yue?" Xi Lie Yue was stunned, was he actually going to lead troops abroad? Putting her hands around her chest and looking down at Xiuzhi who was half-kneeling in front of her, Xi Lieyue neither agreed nor refused, but instead asked, "Do you know what it means to dispatch troops into other countries?"
It means provocation, it means war. Qin Xiuzhi pondered for a moment, then sighed, "I don't need an army, I just need a few thousand elites to save people." His purpose was to save people.
It's saving people again, and who is the person that Xiuzhi wants to save? Just when Xi Lieyue was secretly speculating, a stern female voice sounded from behind them: "Is it a child's play to send troops abroad?"
Xi Lieyue looked up and saw that there was only one person who could break into the imperial study with such a swagger. Bowing slightly, Xi Lieyue whispered, "Emperor Mother."