Xiao Junxi had never thought that Xie Ruzhuo would come, and was a little stunned for a moment. When Xiao Xinning asked, he coughed lightly and said, "Very good."
The moonlight is very beautiful tonight, but it cannot match the smile of the person in front of me.
Xie Ruzhuo saw the affection in his eyes, his face turned red, but he walked up to the high platform without stopping, and asked for a salute, "Greetings to the third prince."
Xiao Xinning chuckled and said, "You have more rules." After saying that, he patted his head again and said, "Look at my memory, how can such a beautiful scenery without delicious food? Just wait for me, I'll go Come back as soon as you go."
Seeing Xiao Xinning leave in a hurry, Xiao Junxi smiled helplessly, then stretched out her hand to make an invitation and said, "It's a little cold outside, let's go in."
Xie Ruzhuo nodded his thanks and followed him into the balcony.
This star observatory is extremely well-built. People can see the sky full of stars when they sit indoors. The scenery outside different windows is different, and beautiful colors can be seen everywhere.
As soon as you enter the room, you feel warm and cozy. There is a small red clay stove simmering on the stove, and the shochu inside is sizzling, and the aroma is emitted from time to time.
Xie Ruzhuo only took a sniff and said with a surprised smile, "Is this Baihua Brewing?"
Xiao Junxi nodded slightly and said, "You have a sharp nose." After saying that, she sat down, poured a glass, held it up with both hands, and said, "Try how it tastes."
Xie Ruzhuo took it as he was told and took a sip. He suddenly felt the fragrance lingering on his lips and teeth. He smiled and said, "It is indeed a good wine. It's a pity that I can't drink more, otherwise I will make a fool of myself at the banquet later."
Hearing this, Xiao Junxi curled her lips and smiled, and said, "It doesn't matter, Wen Ruyu left a bottle of anti-hangover pills before she left. Take one first to keep you from getting drunk."
Hearing him mention Wen Ruyu, Xie Ruzhuo remembered the business and asked, "Yes, master, where has he gone? I haven't seen him since the Qianjin Banquet."
Although this old monster often bullies her, he treats her like a first-class person. Xie Ruzhuo is not a heartless person, and he has already recognized this master in his heart.
Seeing her talking about this, Xiao Junxi stopped smiling and sighed, "He went back to look for the medicine king Sun Wuji." Originally, Xiao Junxi did not agree with him going back to take risks, but Wen Ruyu left without saying a word. , only left a note for her after leaving, telling Xiao Junxi not to refute.
After thinking about it, Xiao Junxi said sadly, "He could have never set foot in that place again in this life. I was the one who caused him trouble."
His appearance immediately made Xie Ruzhuo feel pain in his heart. He comforted him, "Your Highness, good people have their own destiny. Besides, the master is not a reckless person. Maybe he really found a way to cure you, so he went back." Woolen cloth?"
Xiao Junxi looked back inadvertently and saw Xie Ruzhuo's eyes full of worry. He was moved for a moment and said, "If there is really a way, maybe it will solve my problem."
Even though he knew that there were only eight months left for the rest of his life, he still couldn't help but want to get close to her. He couldn't help himself. If there was really a way to prolong his life and protect the girl in front of him, he would be willing to give it a try, no matter if it was through mountains of swords or seas of fire.
Perhaps the affection in Xiao Junxi's eyes was too hot, and Xie Ruzhuo immediately blushed. She took a sip of wine, then stood up and said, "Where are the hangover pills that His Highness mentioned? I think I need to take one." ?”
But as soon as she got up, she accidentally tripped over a stool and fell to the ground with a soft cry.
Xiao Junxi had quick eyesight and quick hands. She stood up and held her in her arms before she fell to the ground, and asked with concern, "Are you okay?"
A man's breath rushed to his nose instantly, and Xie Ruzhuo felt as if a deer was bumping around in his heart, beating fast. She wanted to speak, but she inadvertently ran into those eyes that looked like the vast galaxy.
The stars in the sky were vaguely visible above his head, and in front of him was the jade-like figure of a man. Xie Ruzhuo was a little stunned for a moment, and said slowly, "With you here, how can anything happen to me?"
Every time she was in danger, this man would come forward. It was like this in the past life, and it will be like this in this life. The friendship between two people has already engraved the three words Xiao Junxi in her heart. It cannot be shaken off or erased. As the years go by, it becomes increasingly clear.
"Zhuo'er—"
Xiao Junxi called her affectionately, couldn't help but lift her up, and held her in his arms. After a long time, she only sighed, "It would be great if I wasn't so sick." If that were the case. , I will accompany you to watch the sunrise and sunset with a smile, and travel all over the mountains and rivers, with your hair white with frost and snow all the way.
But I can't.
Xie Ruzhuo leaned on the man's solid arms and felt extremely at ease. His body carries a sharp medicinal fragrance all year round, not strong but intoxicating.
After a while, Xiao Junxi let her go and asked softly, "Are your injuries feeling better?"
Xie Ruzhuo whispered, "There is no serious problem now." After saying that, he withdrew from his arms, gave a solemn salute, and said, "Thank you for your grace, Your Highness. If it weren't for you that day, I'm afraid I wouldn't be here today." Me."
What she told was the truth. She was threatened by Xiao Junhan that day. Although she took a knife to protect herself, it was delayed for a while, but there was no guarantee that Xiao Junhan would not have other evil thoughts after a long time.
If he really did something to her, she would rather die there with him!
When Xiao Junxi heard what she said, she felt scared again. She touched her head and said, "It's okay. Everything is over."
Seeing him coaxing her like a child, Xie Ruzhuo couldn't help laughing, and said with an angry smile, "I'm not a child anymore."
But when the woman spoke, she had no idea how seductive her charming eyes were at this moment, which made Xiao Junxi unable to control herself.
At this moment, Xiao Xinning, who had taken advantage of the snacks, finally came back.
Seeing her coming, Xie Ruzhuo first felt disappointed and sighed that he could no longer be alone with Xiao Junxi. After he realized her emotions, Xie Ruzhuo felt embarrassed again because he joked, "Did the princess go to make some snacks? Why are you so slow?"
Hearing this, Xiao Xinning put the snacks in her hands on the table and sneered, "You are really a heartless person, but I have good intentions to create opportunities for you two." As she said that, she smiled evilly again. , said, "You two have been here for half a day, has anything happened?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Xinning was slapped by Xiao Junxi, who still looked calm and said, "Dirty, who did you learn this from?"
Xiao Xinning snorted at him unconvinced and said, "I am a dirty person, but I can't compare to your aboveboardness, Third Brother. What a pity, with this beauty in front of you, the dirty ones can eat tofu, while the aboveboard ones can only look at you with helplessness. Watch."
After saying this, Xiao Xinning hooked Xie Ruzhuo's shoulders and snorted provocatively at Xiao Junxi.
Seeing how naive she was, Xie Ruzhuo couldn't help but smile and said, "Princess, the palace banquet is about to begin. Should we go back?"
Being able to spend so much time alone with Xiao Junxi tonight was an unexpected blessing. But if she delays the palace banquet, she will miss her important event.
Seeing that Xie Ruzhuo looked like he had something to say to him, Xiao Xinning said with a crooked smile, "My upright third brother, I'm going to take this beauty with me."
Xiao Xinning smiled helplessly, looked at Xie Ruzhuo and said, "Take care."
Xie Ruzhuo nodded slightly and replied, "Your Highness, you should also take care of yourself. The night wind here is strong, so you should go back early."
Xiao Junxi agreed, looking at the two people's backs drifting away, and then slowly put away her smile.
He actually knew exactly what Xie Ruzhuo was going to do tonight. The Black Cavalry Army under him is the only secret army loyal to the royal family in this dynasty. Each of them can fight one against a hundred, but they cannot pry out information or spy on intelligence.
And Wen Ruyu's Tianmen just makes up for this shortcoming. This was Wen Ruyu's original intention in establishing Tianmen. Even if he didn't say it, Xiao Junxi understood that Wen Ruyu was doing it to help herself.
It was this all-pervasive Tianmen that allowed Xiao Junxi to learn about Xie Ruzhuo's plan.
It's just that the girl is young and acts recklessly. But fortunately, he is there for everything, and no matter how reckless the plan is, he can make it perfect.
Xiao Junxi clapped her hands lightly, and then a black shadow stood quietly behind him. Xiao Junxi didn't seem to be aware of it and just said, "Just follow the original plan."
After hearing this, the black shadow disappeared into the night like the wind, but Xiao Junxi knew that he was already gone.
When they were far away, Xie Ruzhuo stopped and said seriously, "Princess, I have an unkind request. Please accept it."
Seeing her like this, Xiao Xinning patted her shoulder and said boldly, "Tell me, as long as I can do it, I will definitely help you." Xiao Xinning has now looked away from the matter between Xiao Junxi and Xiao Junxi. He went to see Xie Ruzhuo as if he were his sister-in-law. If her future sister-in-law asks her to do so, she will happily do it.
Hearing this, the expression on Xie Ruzhuo's face remained unchanged and he said, "It's actually very simple. After the palace banquet, I still bother the princess—"
After Xie Ruzhuo said this, Xiao Xining opened her mouth and asked excitedly, "What do you want to do?"
Xie Ruzhuo smiled mysteriously, "The secret must not be revealed." But there was already a bit of coldness in her eyebrows.
Xiao Xinning had a gut feeling that something big was going to happen tonight, and it was likely that his participation in this matter would play a decisive role. Just thinking about it made Xiao Xinning extremely excited, and immediately dragged Xie Ruzhuo towards the palace where the night banquet was held.
It wasn't too early when the two of them arrived. The ladies from each family had already arrived. Several concubines with high status but not much favor were sitting on the side seats talking to the ladies, while the main seat was full of concubines. It's still empty, it's Concubine Ye who hasn't arrived yet.
Seeing Xie Ruzhuo coming, Mrs. Qiao asked her maid to help Xie Ruzhuo pour a cup of tea to warm his hands, and asked in a low voice, "Why are you here just now? I have been looking for you for a long time and I was worried to death."
Xie Ruzhuo smiled and said, "Don't worry, mother, it's just that the Seventh Princess dragged me to the observatory, and now I'm here."
Xie Ruyue on the side also joked, "No, our Zhuo'er is a master in martial arts now. Those who have evil intentions can't defeat her."
This is true. Although Hu Weide is no longer in the Xie Mansion, Xie Ruzhuo has not stopped practicing martial arts on weekdays. In addition, Wen Ruyu opened up Ren and Du's two veins for her. Although she is not a first-class warrior now, she really doesn't care about those little thieves who are not good at it.
The two sisters were talking happily when they suddenly saw Jiang Qinglan walking over with a gloomy look on her face.
Xie Ruzhuo was stunned for a moment, then asked with concern, "Qinglan, what's wrong with you?"
When Jiang Qinglan saw Xie Ruzhuo, her eyes were sore, but she forced a smile on her lips and said, "Zhuo'er, I'm getting married."