In the side hall, Wen Liang was drinking tea with his head drooping, while Rucui stood aside and silently poured tea for him.
The maid who guarded the gate raised the curtain, Chu Baning and Ananda walked in, and saw the army division with a dispirited expression.
Ananda couldn't help being surprised when he saw the military division he hadn't seen for a while. Because the image of Wen Liang at this time is really not very good. Although this guy has bad conduct, but because of his good life and outstanding temperament, his demeanor is admirable, and it is hard to forget just by looking at it. But now, the face of the most handsome man in the capital is covered with bruises, both old and new. It looks like he was beaten up by someone. There are also obvious dark circles on a pair of eyes, and I don't know if they are black circles from being beaten up or caused by lack of sleep. The clothes on his body were also dirty, as if he had rolled around in a pile of mud, and the breath around him was no longer as bright as before, looking very low and gloomy.
Ananda felt that the current Wen Liang looked like he had been brutally ravaged.
It's really unacceptable for the originally glamorous and beautiful boy to become like this, and it's easy to feel a sense of regret for being reckless.
When Wen Liang saw them coming in, he cupped his hands without energy, "My lord, my concubine."
Chu Baning, as if he didn't see it, sat down and slowly drank the tea served by the maid.
"Lord Wen, I haven't seen you for a while, why did you change your appearance?" Ananda asked in surprise.
Hearing this, Wen Liang looked at Ananda with a resentful look on his face, as if Ananda knew what to ask. But Ananda really didn't know, he looked at him inexplicably, and wondered to himself, could it be that this guy's mouth was unreliable, and he provoked people by talking nonsense, so he was covered in a sack and whipped? And from the looks of it, it seemed that the face was specially greeted. Although that handsome face hadn't reached the point where the nose was bruised and the face was swollen at this time, it can be inferred that it must have been terribly beaten when it was beaten.
Wen Liangzheng was about to smile, but unexpectedly the wound on the corner of his mouth was touched, he couldn't help baring his teeth, completely lost his image, and simply ignored it, but said to Ananda resentfully: "This is the masterpiece of your prince... "
Ananda glanced at Chu Baning, saw that his face was serious and showed no signs of stopping, so he couldn't help but asked curiously: "Master Wen, did you make a mistake, the prince will not personally do things to hurt his colleagues." Ah It's hard to say in the end, with a serious expression on his face, he was actually laughing in his heart.
Regardless of whether it was Chu Baning's masterpiece or not, whenever Ananda saw Wen Liang's appearance, he couldn't help but want to laugh, and felt very relieved. Let him talk nonsense to scare her, is it unlucky now? But Ananda was also a little strange, what did Chu Baning beat him up for no reason? And according to Chu Baning's cleanliness, let him beat someone himself... Is it possible
"Princess, the prince won't do it himself, but he can let people do it!" Wen Liang rubbed his face, and said with a sad face: "The prince offered a reward in the military camp, saying that as long as you are interested in challenging Zixiu and defeating Zixiu Yes, he has a big reward... Those bastards are full of energy and have nowhere to vent, and they come to my tent every day to challenge me. I am a military adviser, I specialize in using my brain, and I am not a general. I challenge the gods... Ouch!" Excited, he accidentally pulled the wound at the corner of his mouth, Wen Liang covered the cut corner of his mouth and cried out that it hurts.
The wound on the mouth was accidentally hit by a school lieutenant yesterday during the challenge, and it hurt him so much that he couldn't even speak. Wen Liang felt that if he stayed in the camp, he would play to those people's death sooner or later, so this morning he used a trick to transfer the group of Lu men away, and immediately ran away, heading straight to the palace to seek refuge.
Although it was Chu Baning who caused him to be like this, but Wen Junshi also found sadly that only here is the safest place, and there is no need to worry about the group of Lu Hanzi who were stunned by Chu Baning's bounty. Yelling for a challenge, then punching him in the face.
Wen Liang felt that they must be jealous of his handsome appearance, that's why they specially greeted him in the face! ! ! It must be!
Ananda glanced at his body, because it was indoors, and the ground dragon was burning, it was not cold, Wen Liang had already taken off his cloak and put it aside, only wearing ordinary cotton-padded robes—although the clothes looked a bit new It’s not old, but it’s broken in some places, probably because it’s been challenged too much—it looks thin, and I don’t know if it’s damaged.
Ananda rolled his eyes and said with a smile: "Hehe, Mr. Wen's words are wrong, but I think the prince is doing this for your own good."
"For... for my own good?" Wen Liang almost choked to death, feeling that Ananda's words were too shameless, so he was not afraid to flash his tongue.
Ananda said sincerely, "Yes, yes~ Mr. Wen, although you are a literati, but you are in the northern land and in the military camp, you also need to have a good skill and a strong physique! I am actually quite worried. The strong wind outside is too strong, what should we do if people who are underweight are blown away?"
Wen Liang: =__=!
Wen Liang held his breath in his chest and couldn't breathe, and was almost overwhelmed by Ananda's words, this girl's words are always so speechless. When he found that the corners of Chu Baning's lips curled into a faint smile, Junshi Wen's heart ached.
Hey, why is it so difficult for him to do a good deed? And to be shaved vigorously by this couple!
Wen Liang really wanted to accuse Ananda of being too unreliable, the prince must have known what he said to her that day. In fact, the reason why he told Ānanda about those private matters was because he wanted to watch the show, but he also meant to do them well. Chu Baning's mouth is stricter than a clam shell, and he must never take the initiative to say anything private to his wife, and Su Wangfei doesn't seem to be a talkative, and she will never take the initiative to ask anything. But there are some things that will always be known. Instead of letting others talk about it and think about it in the future, it is better for him to tell it. It is better to have a mental preparation. This can also promote the relationship between their husband and wife, isn't this a good thing? But at this time Chu Baning was present, and it was not good for him to really tell Ananda like this, otherwise Chu Baning would really throw him out directly.
"My lord, my concubine, Zixiu is seriously injured now, and I probably won't be able to return to Beijing for the new year. Zixiu has the cheek to hope that I can spend a good year with you. I hope you don't dislike it." Wen Liang said, pointing to the two people on the table beside him. One big and one small red box said, "This is a little wish from Zixiu, I hope you will accept it."
Hearing this, Chu Ba Ningfang raised his eyes to look at him.
Ananda also had a surprised expression on his face.
However, Wen Liang smiled faintly, and continued: "My lord, if you don't take Zixiu in, Zixiu may have to celebrate the New Year alone this year. Oh, life is so desolate, and Zixiu's life is too miserable!" Raised the orchid and sang.
"Duke Zhen wants you to return to Beijing." Chu Baning said coldly, interrupting him.
Wen Liang was stunned for a moment, and then he couldn't help laughing out loud, maybe because of the wound, he couldn't help covering his eyes and half of his face with one hand. And with his presumptuous appearance, Chu Baning just frowned slightly, and didn't blame him. Wen Liang laughed for a while before stopping, and then looked straight at Chu Baning with a pair of peach blossom eyes that love to laugh, and a strange brilliance flashed in the eyes.
"My lord, stop joking. The old man wanted to kill me when he saw me, so as not to pollute his land. How could he want me to return to Beijing for the New Year? My lord, don't force yourself to say anything, you You are too serious, and if you say something insincere against your own will, it will make Zixiu feel sad." Wen Liang sneered, the sarcasm in his eyes was noticed even by Ananda, who had some white eyes.
Chu Ba Ning didn't look very good, put the teacup on the table, and scolded: "Don't talk nonsense, the old Zhen Guogong naturally hopes that you will return to Beijing to accompany him for the New Year. You... he is old, and there are some things that he has to deal with." Not good."
"My lord, since the third brother died, the old man has changed—ah, wrong, it should be said that the old man has always been like that, but we had too much hope for him, so we are also very disappointed." Wen Liang said mockingly .
Chu Baning sighed, "Zixiu, Zijing's matter, I am sorry for you..."
"What's wrong with the prince? The third brother is the king's reward, and it's a matter of loyalty! And he chose to sacrifice himself to save the prince, and he did it voluntarily. It's no one's fault." Wen Liang said calmly, "My lord, Zixiu never I blame you for this matter. It’s just that the old man’s behavior is too chilling, so don’t try to persuade him, Zixiu will not change his views in this life.”
Chu Baning looked cold and remained silent.
The atmosphere was somewhat silent, and Ananda silently poured hot tea for the two of them again.
After a long while, Wen Liang said: "My lord, or... you also despise Zixiu?" The last sentence was said in a sad and sad way.
Ananda felt that his brain was not enough. Seeing Wen Liang's dejected appearance, even she felt that he was heartbroken, and felt a little bit unbearable.
Chu Baning's deep eyes looked at the decadent Wen Liang, and said a word: "It's ugly!"
Wen Liang's dejected expression changed into a shocked expression.
"My lord... if you don't take Zixiu in, Zixiu... Zixiu will stay here and not leave!" Wen Liang put on a rascal look.
Ananda was dumbfounded, and felt that his brain was getting more and more insufficient, why did he feel that they were playing dumb.
"If you want to stay, you can stay. This king is not so stingy as to even reward you with food." Although Chu Baning's words were harsh, the meaning behind them was self-evident.
Ananda looked at him in surprise, she thought Chu Baning would directly order Wen Liang to go back to Beijing for the New Year with Chu Baning's temper, but she didn't expect to let him stay. Ananda always had a strange feeling in his heart, wondering if Chu Baning was too conniving with Wen Liang now? Thinking about it silently, Ananda really confirmed that Chu Baning treated Wen Liang differently. Not long after she married Chu Baning, the time Wen Liang came to the mansion, Wen Liang was drunk and climbed to the roof of the palace to make a fool of himself, but Chu Baning was not angry, and just asked someone to get him down. And in Su Wang's mansion, there is a gentle residence all the year round...
Ananda suddenly realized that she couldn't complain that there were rumors in Beijing that Su Wang was fond of Longyang. His behavior alone made her misunderstand.
Wen Liang said depressedly: "My lord, can't you be more tactful? I don't eat much, maybe it's not as expensive as those two foxes in your family."
"At least those two foxes only eat vegetarian food, unlike you who want to serve you with big fish, meat and wine." Chu Baning stopped back with one sentence.
"..."
Wen Liang clutched his chest, feeling that his heart and liver were being stabbed so painfully!
Wen Liang really wanted to say: Apart from the two foxes raised by your concubine, which fox in this world is only vegetarian? !
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Wen Liang made up his mind to live here from the very beginning, and even brought his luggage. It's a barracks. He probably won't go back until this year is over.
At first glance, Ananda was really dumbfounded, Chu Baning snorted, and asked Ananda to clean up a clean guest room for him to live in. Ananda did not disagree with Chu Baning's decision. Although he was a little surprised that Wen Liang didn't want to go back to Beijing to spend the New Year with his family, but after listening to their dumb conversation just now, Ananda knew that Wen Liang and his family had something to do with each other. The suspicion is that I am determined not to go back.
There seemed to be no change when there were more people celebrating the New Year together. Ananda thought about it and didn't take it to heart, so he went to arrange the guest room.
After the guest room was cleaned up, Ananda asked Rucui to take Wen Liang to the guest room to rest - Wen Liang's dark circles were so eye-catching that Ananda couldn't bear to look at them after a few glances.
Although the winter snow stops and falls from time to time, the plum blossoms in the courtyard are blooming beautifully. When a gust of wind blows, the plum blossoms are fragrant.
In such a bitterly cold place, only the Samuume can bloom its charm in the increasingly cold weather.
Wen Liangshi calmly walked through the corridor, admired the plum blossoms in the courtyard for a while, remembered Su Wangfei's forbeared smile in the side hall just now, couldn't help touching her face, and suddenly asked: "Girl Rucui, what does my lord look like?" , is it really ugly?"
I was used to being the most beautiful man in the capital, but was suddenly beaten into a disabled man by those Lu men who didn't understand art. Junshi Wen felt helpless and lost. And Ananda's suppressed smile and Chu Baning's "really ugly" hit him.
Ru Cui was following behind, seeing Wen Liang stopped and turned around to ask herself, Ru Cui looked up at him, wondering if she should tell the truth.
"Tell me, I don't blame you."
Ru Cui pursed her lips and smiled, and said in a crisp voice: "The servant girl said it directly, she is indeed ugly."
"..."
It's so honest! Can't you be a little more tactful? Both master and servant are of the same virtue!
Wen Liang was depressed, he wanted to see Chu Baning and Ananda's jokes, but Su Wangfei's mouth was too unreliable, and instead she put herself in the past, it was really not worth it. Wen Liang no longer expects a bastard girl to say euphemisms, and strides towards the guest room.
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In the main room, as soon as Ananda came in, he saw Chu Baning standing in front of the open window with his hands behind his back, looking at the red plums in the yard outside the house, with a solemn and dull expression.
Ananda walked over and stood a step behind him, and when he was considering whether to say something, Chu Baning glanced at her and motioned her to come forward.
Ananda took a few steps forward to be at the same level as where he was standing.
Ananda looked out the window, feeling that the light was bright, and he didn't know what to see.
After standing for a while, Chu Baning didn't speak. Ananda found that Chu Baning seemed to be in a bad mood, and he didn't know why. But Chu Baning didn't say anything, and she couldn't ask rashly, for fear of offending the untouchable string in his heart, she could only stand obediently by his side and accompany him facing the bright courtyard outside the window. Jing was in a daze.
A gust of cold wind came in, and Ananda shivered.
Ananda sniffed, thinking whether to ignore the prince who was in a bad mood and fled first, a pair of arms stretched out, and her body fell into a cool embrace.
Ananda was pulled into the man's arms by a somewhat reckless force, and felt his face buried directly in her shoulder, with a heavy and sad breath.
Ananda was a little overwhelmed for a moment, she and Chu Baning had been married for half a year, and he had always given her the impression that he was an upright man, serious and measured, as if nothing could make him frown. And he seemed a little depressed now, which made Ananda not know what to do for a while.
After a while, Ananda raised his hand and patted his back comfortingly.
As if feeling her silent comfort, the person holding her couldn't help tightening his arms.
"Ananda..."
A low and hoarse voice sounded like a sigh.
"My lord, I'm here." Ananda responded gently.
Ananda wanted to ask Chu Baning what happened, or what regrets happened that made him so depressed. Seeing him like this made her feel uncomfortable. However, when the words came to her lips, she suddenly didn't know whether she should ask or not. Since she married Chu Ba Ning, she knew that she was marrying a very different prince, so she embraced a lifestyle of watching more, listening more and talking less, and she didn't take the initiative to ask things that Chu Ba Ning didn't take the initiative to say.
However, the current way of acting made her wonder what to do? Or ask? Ananda had a premonition that there must be something in what Wen Liang said today that stirred Chu Baning's nerves, which made him lose control of his emotions.
Chu Baning hugged her tightly and whispered in her ear: "Fortunately, you have been..."
Ananda laughed lightly, the words were very tender, she liked it.
After a while, Chu Baning finally returned to normal, and Ananda hurriedly closed the window, and the warmth and so on had to be discussed after closing the window, otherwise she would get sick again if the blowing continued.
Chu Ba Ning was a little apologetic, probably because he lost his mind for a while and didn't think too much. He wrapped Ananda in his arms and directly hugged her on the warm kang, rubbing her cold hands with his hands.
Ananda looked at him with a smile in his eyes. Although he didn't like to say warm words to her, he always used his actions to let her understand how much he valued her, which is very good.
At dinner time, after the maid served the meals, Ananda was about to eat alone in the side hall, leaving the space for the host and the guests, but Chu Baning stopped her and asked her to go directly to the restaurant. table.
"This is not the capital city, so those hypocrisy will be avoided." Chu Baning said so.
Although Ananda was surprised when he heard this, he smiled and nodded, putting aside the rule that men and women had different seats. However, Ananda was a little confused, why did she feel like a family of three now? She and the prince are parents, and Wen Liang is like a son who needs to be trained... orz...
Wen Liang sat aside and looked at the two of them, then covered his lips with a fan and smiled.
Ananda blinked, not knowing what the military adviser was laughing at.
Chu Baning gave him a straight glance, and Wen Liang quickly put on a serious look.