The youthful smile on the young man's face suddenly froze, his eyes flashed sharply, and he quickly put away the gem.
Su Li's heart skipped a beat. This boy was actually the fourth prince of Bian Kingdom who was going to run for election? ! The voice of the person who spoke was even more familiar. It seemed that every time I encountered an accident, I would always run into him.
The fourth prince Yang Xiao slowly turned sideways, looked at the visitor, and shouted with a smile on his face: "Hey, Prince Zhenning, what a coincidence, are you also here to have fun at Red Sleeves?"
There was a cold snort, showing a bit of disdain.
A few steps away, in the middle of the avenue, Dongfangze was sitting on a black horse, his sharp eyes staring at them unblinkingly. Although there was a smile on his lips, it made people feel chilly for no reason.
"Princess Mingxi has become the wife of His Highness the Fourth Prince, why don't I know?" He asked lazily without answering, looking down at Yang Xiao with no intention of dismounting.
Yang Xiao suddenly smiled slyly, full of the dissolute energy of a rogue boy, and grinned: "Well... even if it's not now, it will be soon."
! Xiao Wang is so handsome and handsome that even the princess fell in love with Xiao Wang at first sight! how? Is King Zhenning jealous? Judging from your posture, you are probably trying to compete with Xiao Wang! "
"Hmph! The princess is free to choose whomever she likes, but if someone goes against her will and uses some tough methods... I will have to take care of it!" Before he finished speaking, Dongfangze's figure suddenly moved, and he immediately left Wu Zui. He flew up into the air on his back and flew straight towards Yang Xiao.
"Yeah, yeah, it's so fierce! Why are you fighting?" Seeing that the situation was not good, Yang Xiao immediately let go of Su Li's hand, and flew up to the eaves of one side of the house like a wisp of red smoke. He stood high The man on the high roof turned around and smiled, shouting: "I can't even make a joke, it's so boring! King Zhenning, you disturbed the good relationship between Xiao Wang and the princess. Xiao Wang will bear grudges!" After that, the figure suddenly appeared. He disappeared in a blink of an eye, and he was obviously a master of Qinggong.
Dongfangze sneered and didn't move. He just held Su Li's hand tightly. The scene just now made him secretly frightened. He didn't understand why Su Li, who had always been cautious and vigilant, was so close to Yang Xiao when they met for the first time. Soon he realized that Su Li was in an unusual state, her expression was slightly sluggish, as if she had been distracted by something.
"Susu? Susu?" He gently patted her face and called softly.
Su Li said "Ah", as if she had just woken up. She blinked, looked at Dongfang Ze and asked in confusion: "Your Highness? You, why am I here?"
"What do you think? Are you feeling uncomfortable anywhere?" Dongfang Ze asked with concern.
Su Li rubbed his forehead, frowned and said, "I felt a little groggy just now, but now I feel much better." After saying that, he looked around and said, "... Where is that rogue boy?"
"He? How could Yang Xiao, the fourth prince of the Bian Kingdom, who came to participate in the selection of a husband, be a rogue boy? When he arrived at the inn a few days ago, I personally went to greet him. This fourth prince of the Bian Kingdom is not very old, and his speech is His behavior is very unruly. He is smooth on the surface, but his mind is secretive. He is definitely not a thing in the pool. I'm afraid that he has other purposes for what happened today." Dongfangze pondered, and after a moment he said: "Last time it happened suddenly Erdu, this time it's Yang Xiao, and Bian Guo has exhausted all his tricks, I'm afraid that choosing a husband is just a cover, they have other agendas. Susu should be more careful when going out. "
The clear worry and care made Su Li feel warm in her heart, and she frowned secretly. She was also very confused by this question. If she hadn't happened to meet Dongfang Ze today, the answer might be revealed, but she couldn't explain it clearly. At the moment, she just nodded and smiled: "Thank you very much. The prince cares." At this moment, she suddenly realized that Dongfangze's hand holding hers was not as warm as before, and his fingertips were a bit cool.
Su Li's heart moved slightly. Is his injury still healed? I couldn't help but look at his expression quietly.
. Dongfang Ze seemed to be still thinking about what he had just done. His eyes were deep and focused, as dark as ink, which made his lips pale and his eyebrows slightly tired.
Su Li sighed in her heart and couldn't help but asked with concern: "Your Majesty, your complexion is not good, but you have been too busy and tired recently?"
Dongfangze's eyes flickered and his smile grew stronger: "It's true that I am very tired, but... I don't feel it anymore when I see Su Su."
Su Li lowered her eyes involuntarily, "The prince is joking again. ()"
Dongfangze stared at her and said softly: "I never joke with Su Su... The weather is very good today. If Su Su has nothing to do, would you like to go somewhere with me?"
Although his tone was gentle and he was still seeking her opinion, he held her hand a little tighter.
Su Li hesitated for a moment and nodded. The expectant look in his eyes made her unable to refuse.
Dongfangze looked relieved, summoned Wu Zhui, got on the horse, and the two of them left the city and headed straight to the west mountain.
The Xishan Imperial Tombs stretch for dozens of miles along the Xishan Mountains, and are several times larger than the Li family tombs. Su Li vaguely realized in her heart that Dongfang Ze... was here to pay homage to his mother, Concubine Liang. But he didn't understand why he wanted her to accompany him when he came to pay homage to his mother.
Wu Zhui ran all the way to the jade sign. The two of them got off their horses, and the tomb guards fell down in obeisance.
Dongfangze's guard Sheng Qin Shengjin had been waiting here for a long time. When he saw him, he hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, what you want has been prepared."
Dongfangze said "hmm", took the food box from the guard, took Su Li's hand and walked towards Concubine Liang's grave. Sheng Qin and Sheng Jin stayed where they were and waited.
The light in the ancestral hall was variable. The memorial tablet of Concubine Liang was placed in the middle. Dongfangze looked solemn. He gently put the food box in his hand aside, lifted the hem of his robe, knelt respectfully on the futon, and bowed deeply, "Mother, Concubine, Your son is here to see you."
His handsome face was filled with sadness that Su Li had never seen before. He whispered again: "Time flies so fast. You left me in the blink of an eye... It's been almost a year. Today is my son's birthday. I came here specially." Here’s a look at you.”
Su Li was stunned. Today is his birthday? ! I remember that in previous years, when the two princes celebrated their birthdays, there would be a big banquet in the palace to entertain important courtiers. Could it be that because of the death of Concubine Liang, the emperor even canceled this routine
"During this period, my son is living a good life. Mother and concubine can rest assured.
. " Dongfangze knelt for a moment, stood up, lit three sticks of incense, and inserted them. He opened the food box, took out several exquisite pastries, placed them on the incense table, filled the wine glass, and raised a faint smile on his lips, "These few All these snacks are my son’s favorite food. You will personally make them for me every birthday. Even though you are not here now, the rules cannot be broken. How about my son doing it for you instead? My craftsmanship looks good, right? "
Dongfangze looked at the memorial tablet of Concubine Liang with a smile, his eyes focused and gentle, as if the closest person in the world was still in front of him and never far away. He carefully picked up a piece of pastry from each plate and carefully placed it in front of the tablet. . He picked up the wine glass and drank it all in one gulp. He drank a little hastily, and the falling wine drops wet his chest and clothes.
Su Li stood aside and watched him say nothing for a long time, feeling an inexplicable complex emotion well up in her heart. Dongfang Ze was deep and reserved, and it was most difficult for people to pry into his true emotions. Even though he was trapped in the valley that night, he accidentally mentioned the mother-son friendship with Concubine Liang, which made her and him resonate with each other and cherish each other, but it was far less shocking than the scene he saw today.
Sensing her slightly surprised look, Dongfang Ze looked at Su Li and smiled slightly, saying, "What? Don't Su Su congratulate me on my birthday?"
Su Li quickly collected her thoughts and said apologetically: "Su Li didn't know about the prince's birthday. It's really rude. I will definitely prepare a gift and come to apologize someday. By the way, according to the custom, there is no banquet in the palace to celebrate the prince's birthday?"
"My father originally had this intention, but I rejected it after thanking him. My mother and concubine passed away less than a year ago. Isn't it ridiculous for a son to celebrate such an important day with those who have nothing to do with it? "His handsome face was smiling, but a hint of sarcasm flashed across his lips.
This was completely beyond her expectation. Dongfang Ze made no secret of his coveting the throne in front of her. Now that the situation in the court was unpredictable and the crown prince had not yet been established, he did not bother to take this opportunity to win over people's hearts. On the day of the tragedy, I came to my mother’s grave alone to remember her quietly. This man... is really somewhat unique.
There was a hint of helpless pain in his words, which made Su Li's heart tremble again. Yes, the person who should be with the child on his birthday is undoubtedly his mother. In this world, the most painful and troubling thing about being a child is that the child wants to be raised but the mother is not there.
Thinking of the scene when her mother died that day, Su Li couldn't help but feel her heart twisting. Like him, the most important person in her life was gone...
The two people faced each other in silence, each remembering the person they respected the most in their hearts.
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Perhaps he didn't like this sad atmosphere, Dongfang Ze suddenly smiled lowly and asked: "Su Su just said that he wanted to give me a gift. Do you know what I want?"
Su Li asked subconsciously: "What gift does the prince want?"
Dongfang Ze said: "Su Su is extremely smart, can't you guess what I like?"
"The prince is wise and wise. How can a little girl guess his thoughts at will? However, the prince has a distinguished status, so he probably doesn't need anything. Su Su can just save some money for her private life."
Listening to her slightly teasing tone, Dongfangze couldn't help but raise the corners of his lips slightly, slowly took her hand, and said meaningfully: "It is God's will that I meet Su Su today. You are with me." , is the best gift.”
Su Li couldn't help but her heart skipped a beat. There was something in his words and his expression was particularly serious. He seemed to be telling her his unique meaning to him? For a moment, my mind was in a tactful mood, and I didn't know what to say.
Seeing her silence, Dongfang Ze turned his eyes, picked up a piece of snack, put it in her hand and said, "Come, try my craftsmanship for your mother and concubine."
Su Li deliberately ignored the other meanings in his words, only pinched the piece of pastry, and couldn't help but joke: "I didn't expect that the dignified King Zhenning, with his extraordinary ability and prestige, could actually be in the kitchen and make snacks? Then I Today I have really enjoyed the glory of the imperial concubine." She took a bite, and the snack melted in her mouth, and her teeth and cheeks were immediately fragrant.
"How?" Dongfangze asked, focusing on her face.
Su Li took several bites without saying a word. It wasn't until she finished eating that she asked suspiciously: "Is this... really made by the prince himself?" She didn't believe it. The taste couldn't even be compared to what was made in the imperial dining room.
"Of course!" Dongfang Ze's smile deepened, his eyes were as charming as jade. He lowered his head and asked softly in her ear: "Susu doesn't believe it?"
"Su Li doesn't dare!" She could only feel his breath lingering in her ears, with a gentle fragrance, which made her mind wander for no reason, and she couldn't settle down. He quickly turned his head and said repeatedly: "This pastry is very delicious. The imperial concubine must like it very much."
Dongfang Ze's face suddenly turned gloomy, and he said in a solemn voice: "Really? It's a pity that my mother-in-law can no longer taste it, nor can she understand my intentions." He lowered his eyes, and the fleeting pain and loss did not escape. Su Li's eyes.
A white and slender hand slowly covered the back of the two people's tightly clasped hands. Dongfangze lowered his eyes and did not move. He only heard her say softly: "My lord, you are wrong."
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He stiffened and suddenly raised his eyes. Su Li's sincere and clear eyes were staring at him tenderly, "Although the imperial concubine is no longer alive, your filial piety and everything you have done will definitely be felt by the empress in heaven! Because! All mothers and their children are connected heart to heart, and that kind of flesh-and-blood affection cannot be blocked by yin and yang!"
Just like, her and her mother!
Once her heart was touched, her voice was suddenly filled with sentimentality. Dongfangze's eyebrows moved, his eyes flickered, but he said nothing.
Su Li slowly turned her eyes away, looked to the northwest, and continued word by word: "She will always guard you in the sky, watching you realize your goals step by step. When you complete your wish, she will You will feel happy and smile happily!"
There was a layer of mist in the clear eyes. We must not forget that our mother died with eyes open! She raised her head and smiled, but her eyes were full of sadness, as if the one suffering the pain of losing her mother at this moment was not him, but her.
Dongfangze couldn't help but feel shocked. Although she said those words to comfort him, it was more like saying them to herself, as if to strengthen some kind of belief!
It seems that she was aroused by her feelings of missing her mother. Maybe she was the only one in this world like him. There were many relatives around her, but the only one who truly cared about them passed away early!
The woman in front of him had a lonely and slender figure, and her whole body exuded the aura of grief that she was trying to endure. Dongfang Ze looked at her, as if he saw himself who had been so painful that he was speechless. There was a sourness in his eyes, and his heart suddenly ached. asphyxia.
At this moment, he suddenly realized that she was so similar to him! He couldn't help but step forward and take her into his arms, holding her tightly as if she was a comfort he couldn't let go of.
"Susu..." He only called once in her ear and was speechless. Su Li closed her eyes and hugged him back gently. Leaning against his warm and strong chest, listening to his powerful heartbeat, she felt for the first time that this man, as deep as the sea, had his heart so close to her, and that she felt his pain. And their mother will be watching them in the sky. One day, he and she will get what they want and live up to their high expectations!
The two hugged each other quietly, so quietly that they could only hear each other's heartbeats, as if no words were needed. The moonlight is bright and clear.
The night in early summer is beautiful, with insects chirping among the trees and grass, birds chirping, and the refreshing breeze blowing on your face, bringing you the slightest sense of comfort.
. Dongfangze pulled Su Li out of the ancestral hall, and Wu Zui walked slowly all the way. Dongfangze was obviously slowing down his return to the city. He was greedy for the almost perfect scene tonight and couldn't bear to be separated from her.
As if she knew what he was thinking, Su Li did not speak to urge him. After she calmed down, her emotions were a little complicated and difficult to understand. She clearly felt that she had a strange feeling for this man, and she felt a little uneasy for a moment.
The two of them were silent all the way, no one spoke.
Deep in the sky, a ray of silver light faintly glides across, and the black horse suddenly stops.
At this time, in the deep blue night sky, there were countless bright lights streaking across the sky.
Su Li's heart moved, and she turned around and said with a smile: "Even God has come to celebrate you! You are so proud!" Her smile was sincere and different from usual. Under the soft and blurred night, it made people laugh. Hold your breath.
"Really?" He did not look up at the sky, but looked at her intently. He saw countless rays of light rising rapidly in her clear eyes, and then disappearing in an instant, like a brilliant fireworks.
Su Li looked at the sky and praised, "It's so beautiful." But he looked into her eyes and said, "Yes, it's beautiful!"
Especially at this moment of the night, there is nothing more beautiful than her eyes!
His heart suddenly moved, and he asked in her ear: "Do you really want to give me a gift?"
Su Li turned to look at him, nodded slightly, and wanted to ask him what gift he wanted, but as soon as she opened her mouth, his handsome face suddenly enlarged in front of her eyes, and his slightly opened red lips were in his mouth in the blink of an eye.
Su Li's body suddenly trembled, and she felt a "boom" in her head. All the bright silver lights sliding down in the night seemed to be spinning in her mind.
Gone from the wild and domineering nature of the past, he sucked and kissed gently, not in a hurry to conquer the city, aiming to tease her fragile nerves and wait for her active response.
The delicate red lips like petals were locked tightly by his passionate kiss. Su Li's keen sense of smell smelled the aroma of fine wine that was still present in Dongfangze's breathing, making her feel drunk. Unknowingly, he gasped slightly and opened his lips slightly. In the next moment, he took all the initiative!
Their lips and tongues were passionately intertwined, and soon, she couldn't help but fall softly into his arms. She subconsciously raised her eyelashes, trying to see the man in front of her more clearly, but she was dizzy by his skillful kissing skills. tight for a while
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In a trance, under the dark blue night, stars are falling like rain and fireworks are blooming, rising and passing by in an instant. At this moment, such beautiful scenery is engraved in each other's hearts into an indelible picture.
Then, she heard a deep voice whispering in her ear: "This is the most beautiful gift I received for my birthday this year!"
More than a month passed peacefully. Su Li spent every day quietly at home, thinking about the major events to be done at the husband-choosing banquet, thanking guests behind closed doors, and nothing happened for a while, and soon the day of the banquet arrived.
The first ray of sunshine in the morning penetrated the thin clouds and poured onto the misty road.
Five miles west of Kyoto, Xiaoshan Villa is located.
It is famous for its red maples. Every autumn here, the fiery red maple leaves are all over the mountains and fields. When gently blown by the wind, they look like flowing fire clouds. It is known as the most beautiful scenery in Kyoto. The emperor's villa stands majestically at the end of the red maple. The building is grand in scale and extremely luxurious. The splendid palaces are illuminated by the golden sunlight in the morning and suddenly shine brightly.
Su Li was helped out of the carriage by Mo Xiang and stood at the foot of the jade steps outside the mountain gate. She raised her head slightly and looked ahead. Thinking of what was coming, she couldn't help but feel a little nervous in her heart. Secretly squeezing her palms, today was destined to be another gamble. She had prepared all the chips, but she still couldn't predict whether the result would be as she wished.
"Little Princess Mingxi!" As soon as he walked up two steps, a smiling face appeared in front of him. He was wearing a red robe and a braided young man. He was clearly the Bianguo who "accidentally met" on the street that day and stalked him after that. The Fourth Prince Yang Xiao!
Su Li frowned unconsciously. Princess Mingxi was the most serious title, but he insisted on adding a small character in the middle. It sounded very awkward, especially the tone, which was very similar to the manner of an elder teasing a younger one. But in fact, although the young man dressed as a foreigner in front of her was quite tall, he was not necessarily older than her!
"I've met the Fourth Prince." Su Li greeted him lightly and glanced at the attendants behind him. It was rare that Hu Erdu didn't follow him today. The first general of the Bian Kingdom looked at everyone as if he were looking at a traitor, which made people feel very uncomfortable. Su Li added: "Please remove the small character in the middle when the Fourth Prince calls me in the future!"
Her attitude was very serious, but she happened to be dealing with the fourth prince of Bian Kingdom, who was known for being unserious! He deliberately misunderstood her meaning, strode forward, winked at her and smiled: "You don't like the title of Little Princess Mingxi? Then... I'll call you Xiao Ali! Well... Xiao A Li, I like this name
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He talked to himself, seeming very proud that he suddenly thought of such a familiar name. Ignoring how ugly Su Li looked, he shouted directly: "Little Ah Li, I heard that you have prepared a few questions. Can you tell me a little bit about them first?" After saying that, he leaned over and looked like he was waiting for a whisper. .
Su Li suddenly felt a headache. She knew that she couldn't communicate with this person and that talking more would be useless, so she asked unceremoniously: "You want to cheat?"
Yang Xiao was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "You can say that, as long as I can take you home, I don't mind in any way!"
He shrugged his shoulders and spread his hands, so naturally and without any shame.
Su Li's heart sank. She had no friendship or feelings with the fourth prince who was most valued by the Emperor of Bian Kingdom. They had only met once, and it was not a normal meeting. What was his purpose in not taking her with him? Can't you go back? Raising her head, Su Li said with an indifferent expression: "You don't mind, but I do! I don't like people who do whatever it takes to achieve their goals. If the fourth prince doesn't have confidence in himself, he can withdraw from this husband selection banquet. There is no need to force it."
Her words were very rude, and most people would probably leave immediately. However, the proud-looking fourth prince in front of him didn't seem annoyed at all. He touched his chin and looked at her in a good-tempered manner, and said with a researching smile: "Originally, I wasn't interested in this husband-choosing banquet, but after you said that, I was actually looking forward to it! Let's go, little Ali, let's go in together." After that, he held her hand.
Su Li's expression changed and she quickly dodged away.
This person was not a person who followed the rules. Su Li knew this from the first time they met, so she was especially wary of him. But the fourth prince seemed unable to feel her rejection, and continued to reach out to her, as if he would not give up until he caught her. Su Li deeply felt that this person was difficult to deal with, and felt a little uneasy. She was afraid that after this husband selection banquet, she would be in more trouble than she imagined!
She didn't know what kind of footwork he was using, teasing her like a cat and a mouse. Su Li couldn't get rid of him, and she couldn't show off her martial arts here. It gave her a headache.
At this moment, a clear and gentle voice came from behind: "Miss Su!"
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