Xie Ruzhuo smiled coldly and said, "It depends on whether you have the ability to touch me."
Since Xiao Junxi dared to let this person follow her, he must be very skilled in martial arts. It's more than enough to deal with these three ruffians.
Sure enough, in just three strokes, five divided by two, these three people had already fallen to the ground crying for their father and mother.
The man in black didn't say a word from beginning to end, but when he saw Xie Ruzhuo turning around to leave, he followed her pace again without looking at the three people on the ground.
At this moment, a bright beam of light exploded in the air. The man in black moved his eyes, grabbed Xie Ruzhuo's lapel, and said with precious words, "Follow me."
Xie Ruzhuo was stunned for a moment, then his eyes filled with ecstasy, "Have you found it?"
The man in black just said "yes" and walked towards the location of the flare. Xie Ruzhuo didn't take it seriously and hurriedly followed his footsteps.
The man in black walked very fast, but when Xie Ruzhuo was about to lose her, he stopped in time and waited for her. Xie Ruzhuo was out of breath as he followed, and when he raised his eyes, he saw the man's face was expressionless, and he was a little confused about whether to laugh or cry. Such a guard is really worthy of Xiao Junxi. After all, both of them are so taciturn.
When she thought of Xiao Junxi, she couldn't help but feel a fever on her face. This man seemed to always appear when she needed help the most, like a god, helping her solve her troubles.
The lantern market was like day. Xie Huailin was wearing a red cotton-padded jacket and holding a bunch of brightly colored candied haws. He looked carefree under the dazzling array of lanterns.
And in his left hand, he was still clenching the little finger of a person. The person was dressed in white and had delicate eyebrows. She was Xiao Junxi.
When Xie Ruzhuo saw Xie Huailin, he rushed towards him and asked with anger and fear, "Where have you been?"
But before she finished her words, she saw Xie Huailin holding up the candied haws with bright eyes and saying, "Fourth sister likes to eat, here it is for you."
With just one sentence, Xie Ruzhuo eliminated all his anger and turned his thoughts into softness. "You little rascal, you scared me to death." After saying that, Xie Ruzhuo held him in his arms to fight against his worries. mood.
Xie Huailin didn't know what happened yet, but he just tried his best to lift the candied haws high so that it would not touch the fourth sister's clothes.
"There are really too many people in Deng City, why don't we go to a quiet place for a walk." Xiao Junxi saw that she wanted to cry and laugh at the same time, and couldn't help feeling a little distressed, so she changed the subject.
The other party had helped her a lot, so she couldn't be too harsh. Xie Ruzhuo composed himself and then said with a smile, "Since the Third Young Master sincerely invites you, Ruzhuo would rather obey your order respectfully and let's go."
They said they were leaving together, but Xiao Junxi was like a saw-mouthed gourd, not saying a word. Xie Ruzhuo felt a little bored, so he simply spoke first, "Didn't your sister come out with you?"
At first sight of Xie Ruzhuo's gaze, Xiao Junxi was a little stunned. Then she withdrew her gaze from the corner of her eyes, coughed without trace, and said, "She has made some mistakes in the past few days and has been stared at by her mother. Naturally She can't get out. However, she asked me to bring her some cakes back."
Xie Ruzhuo naturally did not miss what she saw when she raised her eyes just now. If she saw it correctly, Xiao Junxi was just here, peeking at herself
Startled by this idea, Xie Ruzhuo suddenly blushed. She responded casually, "I see, my sister also asked me to bring it to her. In that case, let's go buy some snacks."
"OK."
After saying this, the two of them had nothing to say anymore. Walking along the river bank all the way, the water surface is sparkling, the moonlight is melting, and the disk-like moon falls on the water surface. The two merge into one, creating a unique artistic conception.
It was Xie Huailin who spoke first, "Fourth sister, Yongan wants to take a boat."
Xie Ruzhuo came back to his senses and saw that he was looking at him expectantly, so he couldn't say any words of rejection.
Seeing her embarrassment, Xiao Junxi smiled lowly and said, "Since he wants to go, how about we buy some river lanterns and put them on the boat?"
"Okay, okay, Yongan wants it too."
Before Xie Ruzhuo opened her mouth, Xie Huailin clapped her hands and answered for her with a smile.
Seeing this, Xiao Junxi smiled and asked the guards to buy river lanterns. She picked up Xie Huailin first and stepped onto the deck.
Xie Ruzhuo was shocked by the way he was holding the child. He quickly calmed down and followed him onto the boat.
Xie Huailin had never been on a boat since he was born. When he came up, he became more and more excited.
This ship is a merchant ship, with an upper and lower floors. There is a kitchen inside, and a chef always prepares snacks and fruits for the guests to taste. Except for a certain amount of money being charged when entering the ship, everything inside is free.
Xie Ruzhuo looked at the novelty and became interested when he saw Xie Huailin smiling at Yan Yan.
The business of these merchant ships was very good. When the three of them arrived, there was only one wing on the second floor left. Xiao Junxi paid the money first. Xie Ruzhuo was stunned for a moment, then relieved, and followed him into the private room on the second floor.
Looking from the boat, the scene on the water seemed to be getting softer and quieter, but the lanterns prepared earlier could not be put out.
Xie Huailin was a little disappointed at first, but after seeing those pastries, he immediately put that unhappiness behind and focused on the food in front of him.
Xiao Junxi looked amused and said with a smile, "Your brother is quite funny."
"Yes, a child's heart is at its most pure and free of impurities." Xie Ruzhuo's heart felt soft, and he also pinched a piece of pastry.
Xiao Junxi poured a cup of tea, placed it in front of her, and then asked, "I have heard something about what happened after the night banquet. Are you okay?"
Over the past few days, many people have asked about this matter, but he was the only one who spoke with obvious sincerity. Xie Ruzhuo was moved by the light in his eyes, smiled softly, and said, "Thank you, Third Prince, for your concern. I'm fine."
Although the exit was not arranged by her, everything after that night went as she wished.
Somehow, when Xiao Junxi saw her expression, she blurted out, "I am there for everything."
I'm with you in everything, just put aside those machinations and schemes, I will keep you safe.
However, he could not say these words. Just because he is a dying man.
Xie Ruzhuo didn't understand the meaning, but was stunned by his almost naked confession.
Xiao Junxi obviously realized the impropriety in her words, and immediately justified herself, "You and Xin Ning are similar in age. I don't know why, but I just thought of you as her."
This lie was too clumsy, but Xie Ruzhuo nodded and said, "The night is deep, and it is appropriate for Your Highness to admit the wrong person."
Hearing this, Xiao Junxi's eyes dimmed, and she unconsciously picked up the tea and took a sip, as if this was the only way to shift her thoughts to saying goodbye.
It's just that one wants to cover it up and the other wants to skip it, that's all.
When it was almost midnight, Xie Huailin felt a little sleepy from playing. Seeing his little head lowering his head with pecks, Xie Ruzhuo held back his laughter, held him in his arms, and said, "Thank you for tonight, Your Highness. It's already getting late, so Ruzhuo will leave first."
Xiao Junxi took Xie Huailin from her hand, who was almost drowsy, and said with a smile, "I'll give it to you."
It was hard to refuse such kindness, so Xie Ruzhuo could only nod and say, "In that case, thank you, Your Highness." What she couldn't deny was that she was unwilling to resist Xiao Junxi's kindness in her heart.
There was no words all the way. When they arrived in front of Xie's house, Xie Ruzhuo gently woke up Xie Huailin and said softly, "Yong'an, we're home. Fourth sister will take you back to the house to sleep."
Xie Huailin rubbed the corners of his sleepy eyes and looked at the red door of Xie's house in confusion. He was about to get out of the car tremblingly, but was picked up in the air and placed on the ground.
Xie Ruzhuo looked a little funny at Xie Huailin who was standing on the ground in a daze. When he got out of the car, he accidentally fell down.
"careful-"
Before Xiao Junxi could finish her caution, her body caught her first.
The quietness on the woman's body hit her nostrils, and Xiao Junxi felt that the waist she held in her hands was unusually soft. This warm and fragrant jade came into her arms again, but it was because of an accident.
The face of the man in front of him was enlarged to the previous one. His delicate and flawless face was still as perfect even when he looked up close. A sharp fragrance of bamboo assaulted his nostrils, mixed with the aroma of herbs, which made Xie Ruzhuo's face turn red.
She hurriedly withdrew from Xiao Junxi's arms and said, "Thank you, Your Highness, for the rescue." However, she was already blushing.
Xiao Junxi didn't fare well either. He coughed covertly and said, "It doesn't matter. You should rest early. I'll leave first."
Having said that, he still stood there, watching Xie Ruzhuo and his brother enter the door, and then turned and left.
Xie Ruzhuo stood inside the door, patted his somewhat hot face, exhaled softly, and then walked towards Qiao's courtyard.
But the cool breeze at night couldn't blow away the blush on her face.
It was late at night, but Linlang Pavilion was still brightly lit.
Hearing the footsteps outside, Bizhi came out first and smiled softly, "I'm back now. Madam has been waiting for me."
Xie Ruzhuo felt a little guilty and bowed before entering the door, saying, "Mother is worried."
However, Xie Huailin had already crashed into Mrs. Qiao's arms like a small fireball. He held up the cake in his hand and said with a sweet voice, "Mom, Yong'an brought this for you. It's delicious."
"Just come back. This naughty child has caused you trouble at night?" Mrs. Qiao asked with a smile while touching Xie Huailin's head.
"Yong'an didn't cause any trouble!" Xie Huailin immediately pouted and said with great displeasure when he heard Mr. Qiao saying bad things about him.
Hearing this, Xie Ruzhuo immediately smiled and nodded his forehead, saying, "No, as long as we in Yong'an have something to eat, we will be good." After saying that, Xie Ruzhuo suppressed his laughter again and took what he had eaten tonight. Counted them one by one.
Mrs. Qiao clicked her tongue a little after hearing this, and said, "My dear, don't overeat, right?"
Knowing that Mr. Qiao was worried about Xie Huailin, Xie Ruzhuo explained with a smile, "Don't worry, mother, I restrained him. I only ate a small amount of each item and asked the boy to bring the rest back. Fortunately, they were all easy to digest, not Something will happen." Only tonight did she realize what it meant to be difficult to take care of a child. Xie Huailin was just a baby. She had been coaxed all the way until now, and she felt exhausted both physically and mentally.
But fortunately, there was still a lot of fun in raising a child, which was enough to make her feel relieved.
After hearing Xie Ruzhuo's explanation, Mrs. Qiao felt relieved and said with a smile, "You were the one who went out to enjoy the lanterns tonight. With this little trouble, you must not have had much fun."
This time, it was Xie Huailin who answered first, "It's so fun. I have a good-looking brother to take me on a big boat. It's delicious."
"A good-looking brother?" Mrs. Qiao frowned, then smiled, "What a good-looking brother?" Xie Huainan is far away in Weinan, so naturally he cannot come back at this time. Who is this man
"Well, the brother I met in the palace looks familiar, and he even hugged his sister." Xie Ruzhuo counted on his fingers, with another expression that I knew well.
This time, Qiao's brows were completely furrowed, "Is it Xiao Junhan?"