Some things, Xiao Ting thinks, it is better to explain clearly.
Especially since she is a person who keeps promises, she promised Concubine Chen that she would stay far away from Chu Ji.
First, she didn't want to harm him, and second, she really had no so-called feelings for him.
"But you know, my heart has never changed." Chu Jiyao chuckled, seemingly casually, but in fact he was making the last effort.
Xiao Ting blinked her clear eyes and looked at him, without joy or worry, then sighed lightly and asked, "What do you like about me, do you know?"
She waved her hand, leaned back, and said, "Don't tell me that you don't need a reason to like someone, you just like it."
"If that's the case, then I can tell you very clearly that you are just obsessed with me."
"You said that my liking for you is just an obsession?"
Chu Jiyao asked back, and smiled self-deprecatingly.
Xiao Ting nodded, and said with certainty: "Of course, otherwise the two of us have almost no intersection, how could you like me so much?"
"Of course, I don't believe in such things as love at first sight, and the life-saving grace you mentioned. I can tell you clearly that I don't have any impression. Please forget it."
"If possible, I hope that when I have nowhere to go, you will give me a little help, so that I can be regarded as a good friend. We should have less contact with each other on weekdays. This is what I want to say to you today. I hope you will consider it carefully."
Xiao Ting said so many words in one breath, feeling a little dry, picked up the cup on the table, and drank it down.
It's actually a bit embarrassing.
This was the first time she had a relationship with a man. She really couldn't do this kind of thing.
But there is no way, the little ones in her family are all waiting to watch the fun.
What can she do
Especially Xiao Xin and Gu Shiyi, who obviously showed signs of standing in line, she had to cut through the mess quickly and solve one by one.
"Do you think my liking for you is a burden?" Chu Jiyao smiled brighter and brighter, which made people feel a little distressed.
Xiao Ting nodded: "Not bad."
She did not deny, "Anyone who likes me will become a burden to me."
"Are you planning to spend your whole life alone like this?"
Chu Jiyao raised his voice and looked at Xiao Ting excitedly. He couldn't believe that these words came from a fifteen-year-old girl.
What did she go through
What is the outlook on life established by who
Why do you have such an idea
Don't need feelings
Only then did he realize that he really didn't understand Xiao Ting.
"What I need, I can give myself, what others give, I don't necessarily need it, I say that, do you understand?"
Chu Jiyao didn't speak, because he actually didn't understand Xiao Ting's thinking, which was far from what he knew.
"So, First Prince, let's be friends."
Xiao Ting stood up suddenly, and stretched out her hand to Chu Jiyao, very neatly, with calm eyes.
She called the First Prince, the First Prince.
Chu Jiyao's eyes became more and more dim, and she didn't even call his name anymore.
This night is destined to be uneven, and he is not the only one suffering from insomnia.
After sending Chu Jiyao away, Xiao Ting didn't feel much disappointed.
But her interest is still not high, because she began to really think about herself, the days she has lived since she came to this time and space.
Her purpose has always been to muddle through and live life recklessly.
But now she should really think about it, what exactly does she want
How should we go in the future
When you got married back then, it was your father who made the decision.
Taking care of Xiao Shi was entrusted by Seventh Aunt.
Helping my aunt is to thank her for her protection.
And saving the Ninth Prince is for the peace of those souls.
And let him go, and why
She never liked this kind of question that required thinking, and she never thought about it.
But what is in front of her now is 'choice'.
Chu Jiyao, she needs to keep him at a respectful distance, but Ninth Prince, she cannot leave him.
Unless, she killed him
But will she do it
Of course, this is not a matter of willingness or reluctance, it is a matter of life.
After struggling for a long time, Xiao Ting still couldn't figure out how she should go in the future, but one thing was very clear, no matter how much she hated trouble, she would stand with the Ninth Prince.
Whether it's monitoring him, taking care of him, or protecting him, she can't leave him.
Perhaps this is the so-called 'what kind of cause, what kind of fruit. '
But now, there is a very real problem in front of them.
What kind of identity should she appear in his life.
Such a long but short life.
When Chu Jiyao returned to his residence in a daze, the lights in the room were still on.
The maid serving at the door greeted him and told him that Concubine Chen is here and waiting for him.
"Jiyao, what's wrong with you?"
The outside was more dewy, Chu Jiyao walked all the way from the imperial hospital to the palace, and then returned to his residence, his body was naturally covered with a thin layer of mist.
"Why did the mother and concubine appear here? The father allowed you to leave the palace?"
Once a concubine enters the palace, it is very difficult to get out.
Dodging Concubine Chen's outstretched hand without a trace, Chu Jiyao walked forward, came to the table, and poured himself a cup of hot water slowly.
I took it in my hand, but didn't drink it.
The charcoal fire in the house was burning vigorously, but it was not cold.
Concubine Chen invited someone in and asked him to change his clothes first, but was stopped by Chu Jiyao.
"Mother, don't worry, I'm in good health."
"What's the matter, you child, no matter how good you are, you can't stand such a toss. What the hell is going on, you are walking outside alone, it really worries the concubine mother."
Chu Jiyao silently shook his head and stared at her.
Concubine Chen just sat down.
Sighing, he even looked at him expectantly and said, "Actually, your father asked me to come."
"Hehe, what did he ask you to do?"
"Advise me not to pester Uncle Wang's woman anymore?"
Chu Jiyao didn't care, smiled silently, took off his coat casually, and put it on the screen.
"How do you talk, kid?" Concubine Chen reprimanded him with anger and resentment, but her voice was very gentle.
"Is what Erchen said wrong?" Chu Jiyao asked back, and then without waiting for her answer, he continued to move forward, "But mother and concubine can tell Father Wang on behalf of Erchen, please rest assured, Xiao Ting has clearly rejected Erchen, saying that she will never like me in this life, and let me find someone to marry immediately."
"Really? She really said that?" After receiving Chu Jiyao's confirmation, Concubine Chen's eyes lit up, "He's still a sensible child."
"Naturally." Chu Jiyao stared closely at Concubine Chen with a clear expression.
"That's good. After all, she was married before, let alone your Uncle Nine Emperors. Now if you marry her again, how decent is it?"
Chu Jiyao didn't want to argue with her at first, but after hearing her say Xiao Ting so unbearably, he replied, "Didn't the father also marry his own niece? In terms of closeness, they are closer, and in terms of ethics, they are even worse."
"No nonsense." This matter is taboo, Concubine Chen's face sank, very serious.
"Mother and concubine, why bother? You have been wandering abroad for twenty years, and your father and king have ignored you, but now you are only taking you back to the palace so that you can enjoy the warmth you deserve. You just protect him like this, and you really have no objection to him choosing that young girl as queen?"
Speaking of which, the time Chu Jiyao and Concubine Chen were together was only a short one year, and most of the time after that they were relatively silent.
One is living outside the world for a long time, one is used to it, and does not know how to get along with children as a mother.
The other is that he is used to being reticent and doesn't like to be close to others, even his former mother was the same.
Their relationship was not very good, but Chu Jiyao was not worth it for Concubine Chen seeing her like this.
"Hehe..., I forgot, of course you have no objection, and you seem to have a good relationship with the newly promoted empress."
Then, he remembered something and sighed like this.
"Jiyao, this is not Yuntai Mountain. There are some things that should not be said indiscriminately. The empress and I just hit it off at first sight."
Chu Jiyao turned around, stared at her for a long time, and then sighed, "Concubine Mu, I won't ask a word about her affairs. I will try my best to do what you wish."
"But one thing, if you do anything to hurt her at all... then don't blame Erchen for being unfilial."
"You..." As soon as Concubine Chen said a word, Chu Jiyao strode towards the inner room, leaving only one sentence.
"The selection of concubines by sons and ministers is left to the concubine's care."
Since it's what you want, well, I'll marry it.
Immediately, Concubine Chen was overjoyed again, he agreed to choose a concubine!
Back at the palace, Concubine Chen went directly to Qianqing Palace, where the emperor lived.
But he was told that the emperor was not here, so he asked the head eunuch, but the head eunuch didn't know, and said he didn't know when the emperor left.
With such a perfunctory answer, Concubine Chen immediately knew where the emperor was going.
She stared bitterly in one direction. Then he flung his sleeves and walked away.
At this moment, the Yaochi Palace is brightly lit, dragons and phoenixes are entwined on the pillars with carved beams and painted buildings, and night pearls are scattered in various places, which is the ultimate luxury.
The surrounding candlesticks were lit, but they only played a decorative role.
Ever since Concubine Xiao was able to walk around in the palace at will, many people came here to visit. The emperor also gave the concubine the proper configuration, but she has not yet given back the title of concubine.
But everyone knew that the emperor still liked Concubine Xiao Gui very much, it was only because of the empress dowager's face that he dealt with it like this.
At this time, the main hall is singing and dancing, and the sound of silk and bamboo is endless.
The imperial concubine was sitting on a high position, drinking and drinking with a smile, very recklessly.
"What do you think about this matter, Concubine Ai?" The emperor stretched his hand towards Concubine Xiao's waist, groping, while talking about what happened during the day, wanting to hear her opinion.
The emperor was talking about Xiao Ting's abnormality.
Concubine Xiao Gui's phoenix eyes were full of beauty, she gave him a sneaky look, slapped his palm away, shook her head, and said, "Your Majesty should also know that Ting'er lost her mother after urinating, her father loves her so much, no one dares to say nothing about her."
(end of this chapter)