What kind of bad thoughts can Mr. Xiao have?

Chapter 26: Chapter 26
No matter how old Wei Huai'en was, this year she was only just reaching the age of Ji, and she had struggled through the pain of losing her brother for more than half a year. Although the noisy and lively scene was in front of her eyes, it seemed to her like a lifetime away.

She couldn't remember the last time she was able to walk through the market like this without having to pretend to be heavy calculations.

In order to accommodate her, Xiao Qi deliberately chose a somewhat detoured route. This area was the place he most often came to when he was on business. It was prosperous enough and enough for news to be passed on in small talk.

Just sitting in the carriage and lifting the curtains was no longer enough to satisfy Wei Huai'en, she nimbly got out and sat in front of the carriage with Xiao Qi, dangling her legs as the carriage moved forward, and was attracted by someone's peddlers from time to time .

The two old war horses had to go slower than the ox carts, and they just snorted and told Wei Huai'en:
"You can come down and walk by yourself."

But with the reins firmly in Xiao Qi's hands, it's hard to tell if he's also deliberately slowing down time.

The carriage is not too wide, and there is not much space left in front of the carriage. Wei Huai'en is sitting next to him, because his arm is protecting her waist, so she can feel more at ease looking left and right.

The buns of the family happened to open the cage drawer when they passed by, and Wei Huai'en was stunned by the white steam.

"Little girl is fainted by the smell of my steamed stuffed buns. Ask your brother to buy you two to try?"

The swiftly wrapped lady greeted her, and Wei Huai'en nodded in a mysterious way. The steamed buns were indeed delicious.

"Appeal."

Xiao Qi didn't need her to look back, he simply got out of the car and bought two and handed them to Wei Huai'en.

The big man who was in charge of steaming buns and collecting money was not as sharp-spoken as his wife, but he smiled and nodded at Wei Huai'en, reminding her:
"Be careful it's hot."

The steamed stuffed bun was indeed a little hot, but it just made her eyes moist and hot.

If she just saw the hustle and bustle of the market just now and couldn't blend in, then now she is completely drawn into this world by a husband and wife who have never met each other for no reason.

She felt happy in this mood, and she suddenly wanted to share this happiness with others, or it was precisely because of the real feeling of living at this moment that she had the desire to share like ordinary people,

"Xiao Qi, Xiao Qi!"

She leaned on him halfway, pointing at something she thought was amusing:
"Look over there, someone is breathing fire!"

"Look, Xiao Qi, those two are arguing!"

"Xiao Qi, over there!"

She didn't know that these novelties were not attractive to Xiao Qi, and some of them were even hidden stakes that he buried here.

But he didn't say anything, even if she would admit something wrong, even if she would not know who was killing her and who was lying to her because she was far away from the life of the market.

He bent one long leg and leaned lazily against the car door. Occasionally, because Wei Huaien pulled his sleeve, he raised his eyes to follow her fingers, or took the weird little things she bought.

She was chirping beside him like a bird, making him give up the idea of ​​writing down those profiteers' words and then counting them down. She was so happy, and he was also in a good mood.

However, his mind couldn't help but drifted in another direction.

Whether in the palace, in Xuan Yusi, or beside Wei Huai'en, he is always a role as a foil in other people's worlds.

From the moment he became an eunuch, he no longer has roots in this world, and there is no longer anything that can belong to him for a long time, because even he himself is a dead thing in the eyes of others.

He has no gender, no ego, the masters in the palace are the nobles, the master of Xuan Yusi is the emperor, his master is Wei Huai'en, his life and death belong to others.He is just a vassal, not even himself.

But now, Wei Huai'en passed through the world he was familiar with, and even Xiao Qi would feel satisfied because of Wei Huai'en's innocence.

He has always been trembling to learn the rules in every new environment. It is hard to imagine that there will be such a day when he can be used as a guide to guide the interesting things in Wei Huai'en's world.

He suddenly realized a truth, maybe it wasn't that he didn't work hard enough and was not strong enough, but that those worlds were not created for him in the first place, or in other words, he was accepted by that sick world only after he became an eunuch.

In that world, there is only power and strife, and there are only layers of hierarchy and oppression, where all life will be swallowed up, leaving only an empty shell like a walking corpse.

How old is Wei Huai'en this year, fifteen? What should a 15-year-old girl be doing now?At least it shouldn't be about sacrificing one's own life, even sneaking around to see family members.

The General's Mansion can already see from a distance that this journey to make her let go of her guard will always come to an end.

The hustle and bustle in my ears gradually receded, and the smile on Wei Huai'en's face gradually faded.Xiao Qi suddenly felt that he was taking her away from freedom and re-entering the world she was familiar with but hated.

Is he the only one who discovered this?Is he the only one who is fighting the power position for the real Wey Wynn?

Xiao Qi grabbed her hand suddenly, before turning into the back door of the General's Mansion, he leaned over and looked at her.

"Wynn, there will be lanterns in the street market tonight, will my servant take you out to see them?"

He didn't know if it was too late, he didn't know if this sentence could be said to the real Wei Huai'en who was about to shrink back into his indifferent shell completely.

"Okay."

Her apricot eyes were bent, and she responded to his presumptuous address.

Xiao Qi's heartbeat almost hurt his chest, he let go of her hand, sat back in his original position, took a few deep breaths before speaking again:
"It's time to arrive at the General's Mansion, please sit in, master."

The curtain around him was opened, and Wei Huai'en's dress brushed against his arm.

Although he also wore a mask to walk in this world, his beating heart told him that at that moment, he caught the real Wei Huai'en.

It's not the master, it's Wynn, who allows him to take the initiative to get close.

"Uncle, aunt!"

As soon as Wei Huai'en stepped through the threshold, Jiang Jue and Ning Yu, who had been waiting in the front hall for half an afternoon, had already greeted him.

The last time we met was at the palace banquet on New Year's Eve. Ning Yu was only looking forward to it, but seeing Wei Huai'en who had lost weight after half a year, he still couldn't hold back his tears while hugging her.

Even Jiang Jue and Wei Huai'en felt sad because they thought of Wei Huaide who died young.

"Okay, Yoyo, it's not easy to come here once, please be happy."

Ning Yu wiped away her tears, held up Wei Huai'en's face and looked at it carefully:
"I've lost a lot of weight and grown taller. My aunt will look up at you."

"Come into the house, don't stand here, what do you want to eat tonight, do you want to have some dim sum now? I sent your cousin to buy the lotus cake from Wang's family in the east of the city this morning. Do you still like it?"

Jiang Jue pushed the two of them for a few steps, then suddenly turned to look at Xiao Qi who was standing at the door.

"Hey, why are you staring blankly, come together."

When Xiao Qi, who was a little embarrassed at first, heard this, he pursed his lips in a rare flattery and nodded to follow.

He understands that Jiang Jue's generosity is not just because he is Wei Huai'en's servant, but because he went into the mansion alone to kill Yan Weiguang and help Wei Huaide to avenge him.

He likes Jiang Jue's family not only because they are relatives who love Wei Huai'en, but because they treat everyone equally and never look down on him because of his status.

"Cousin really left crying? Hahaha, uncle, stop teasing me, I don't believe it."

"Why did I lie to you? Madame, tell me, and she will believe it if you tell me."

Ning Yu wavered in her heart, but decided to help Jiang Jue make up nonsense.

"That's right, Hong'er is not happy to go to the palace banquet, but there is no other way, we have to stay at home with Yoyo for the festival, so we have to wrong him."

"Look, now you will believe it."

Jiang Jue refills Ning Yu's tea without hesitation.

"Yo Yo." Ning Yu suddenly turned serious.

"Auntie wants to ask you about something."

"what's up?"

"The empress has wanted to arrange a marriage for you for a long time. Before you were in the East Palace, we couldn't help you, but now...you can't avoid this matter.

Rather than being manipulated by her, it's better for us to find someone as soon as possible to make a decision to gag other people's mouths.If you don't want to marry too early, anyway, your cousin is not in a hurry, and it doesn't matter if you use him to block the sword, what do you think? "

Looking at Ning Yu with a serious face and Jiang Jue who nodded silently, Wei Huai'en knew that they were really thinking about him.

"Don't worry, uncle and aunt, my affairs will never fall into the queen's hands."

She's been planning this for a while.

"More than that, I will return to the court again."

"Chaotang?"

This time it was Jiang Jue who widened his eyes.

"Why are you still in muddy water? Those speech officials will not let me go, how can you meddle in political affairs as a princess?"

"Don't worry, listen to Yoyo."

Ning Yu patted his hand and looked at Wei Huai'en tenderly.

"Father has not announced the news of my brother's death so far. He only said that he was cultivating in the palace because the crown prince cannot fall into the hands of King Duan."

Speaking of these, Wei Huai'en's face is full of confidence.

"He needs someone to take the place of his elder brother and King Duan to check and balance, until the day when Wei Huaike and the others grow up and can join the game."

"Auntie understands. Then how do you get rid of the marriage?" Ning Yu asked.

"If I can't even avoid this, wouldn't my life be in vain?"

Wei Huai'en shook his head.

"This is the test given to me by my father. As a woman, I have to be able to block the words of Youyou in person to be eligible for his permission to become King Duan's opponent. So I have already sent a letter to Qin Tianjian, asking them to use The celestial phenomena broke the game for me."

Ning Yu's eyes sparkled, and he reached out to stroke Wei Huai'en's temple hair.

"My aunt promised your mother that she would take care of you two to grow up well. But I failed her..."

"aunt……"

Wei Huai'en wanted to comfort her, but she motioned Wei Huai'en to listen to her.

"An accident happened to Huaide, we are not trusted by the emperor, we can only rely on you to clear the truth for him. Now you have your way to go, and we will not persuade you to be safe."

Ning Yu's eyes seemed to see right through Wei Huai'en's heart, and every sentence shocked Wei Huai'en's heart.

"Whatever you want to do, just do it. We'll help you."

Jiang Jue touched his empty left sleeve, and said harshly:
"Your aunt is right. Some justice, no one can give it to you, you have to ask for it yourself."

Wei Huaien moved his lips, but didn't know what to say.Mrs. Ning took her hand.

"Come on, go to the back with your aunt to see if the clothes prepared for you fit well. Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival, how can you be dressed so badly?"

"it is good."

She hugged Mrs. Ning's arm, and sniffed her scent attached.This is home.

Li Kong Mansion.

A wide-sleeved dress embroidered with koi fish with gold thread was thrown in front of Meng Keshu's vanity mirror.

Li Kong didn't change his official uniform, he just stood at the door with a solemn face, looked at the bewildered Meng Keshu, and said coldly:
"I'll pick you up later, put on this outfit and go to see the lantern with me."

It wasn't until his figure disappeared outside the moon gate that Meng Keshu realized that he was going to take her out of the house tonight.

She was so happy that she didn't know what to do, this was the first time he allowed her to go out after returning to Beijing, no matter how much she hated him, she couldn't dilute this joy.

The unfinished travel notes were put on the table by her, she didn't call the maid, she changed into a skirt, casually combed her hair, and sat on the swing facing the door, waiting for him to come.

It is really easy for people to lose themselves in a stable environment.Meng Keshu would never cherish the opportunity to go out during festivals like it does now.

Even because he was looking forward to this trip too much, his hatred for Li Kong was diluted a lot.

So much so that when Li Kong changed into his regular clothes and came over, Meng Keshu didn't treat him indifferently as usual, but walked towards him a few steps and asked him from a distance:

"Shall we go now?"

"Are you that happy?"

Li Kong didn't answer her, but looked her up and down, seeing that the dress really fit her, he was very satisfied, but felt that her bun was too casual.

Meng Keshu was at a loss for words for a while, Dignity told her not to let Li Kong know her expectations, and being kind to the oppressor is submission and docility, and she should stab him with words, just like last time.

How can there be a good time between them?
Li Kong suddenly squatted down in front of her and lifted up her skirt.Meng Keshu took several steps back in fright:

"what are you doing?"

"Untie the chain on your foot, do you want to take it out with me?"

It was a strange thing that he was not annoyed by her dodging while squatting where he was.It was only then that Meng Keshu realized that she was completely used to the existence of the anklet, and even regarded the sound of it mopping the floor as the same existence as the walking ring.

How could she just get used to it?

Li Kong approached again and untied the thin gold chain, but the anklet locked on her ankle remained.

Meng Keshu didn't say a word, and whenever she felt sick and resentful about her life, she would keep silent, because at least this way she could avoid making too many mistakes, and it could also prevent her from speaking out of anger. Choose words.

Of course, this is also a trait that exists in most gentle and cowardly women like her.

They have learned this kind of resignation through self-reflection day after day, and they thought that by doing so, they could express their attitude or express their non-cooperation.

But she didn't speak, how could Li Kong know how much she hated his control over her.

Once Xuan Yusi's errands get busy, there is no rest at all, but today is the Mid-Autumn Festival, he thought, maybe she would like to take her out of the house by himself, maybe this is another beginning.

He will prove that he and Yan Weiguang are not the same kind of people, and he will really be kind to Little Moon, not self-righteous, let alone exploitation and oppression, right?
"Okay, let's go."

Li Kong casually put the gold chain into his arms, wanting to hold her hand.

But Meng Keshu put his hands behind his back and looked at him warily.

"Li Kong, what are you going to exchange this time?"

The word "exchange" is actually her self-righteousness, Li Kong just doesn't force her, but there are few things he wants to do that need to be discussed with her.

But without asking, she couldn't just accept this kind of unreasonable favor.How could he be nice to her?
He never asked her if she would be locked in this yard, or if she would accept his closeness, and she was even a little afraid of the world outside the cage.

She didn't forget that her body of exile could not appear in the capital, and that anklet reminded her of being dazzled by benefits, making her feel that he had no good intentions.

For no reason, Li Kong felt a surge of hostility from the bottom of his heart.

She is like this again, look, she is so guarded against him, how can he have a chance to slowly impress her?
He pushed back Duan Wang's banquet, and even gave such a good case to others, just to come back to accompany her to watch the lanterns.But did she appreciate it?
Why can't she see all the kindness he treats her? Do you have to use orders and hurt to make her obedient?
"Exchange? Hahaha, Jiaojiao, don't think too highly of yourself."

The tenderness in his eyes that made Meng Keshu uncomfortable turned into coldness, and he pinched Meng Keshu's chin with a sneer and forced her to look at him:

"Be obedient, you are only allowed to smile at me tonight, otherwise, I will..."

Her lip was bitten by him, it didn't bleed but it was enough to hurt her.But she heard him complete the threat:
"I'll just kill one of your family members, how about that?"

After Li Kong finished speaking, he let her go, turned around and walked to the gate of the moon, and stood still waiting for her.

Meng Keshu's face flushed red with anger, and he wiped his lips with the back of his hand fiercely. Sure enough, he stopped pretending. Sure enough, as long as she touched his favor a little, he would use such insidious means to threaten her to obey again.

Isn't it just a laugh?Could it be that he felt that just forcing her to obey in this courtyard was not enough to satisfy him, and he insisted on going to the street to show off?
Well, she is acting.

"Li Kong."

His arms were embraced by her, and he lowered his eyes to see her leaning against him like a couple in love. He should be satisfied, but it was bitter.She smiled and called him, seemingly innocently:

"Let's go."

But everyone knows that this scene can't even be sung until dawn.

General's House.

"I'm done eating, I'm going to see the lanterns!"

With rice grains still on the corner of Wei Huai'en's mouth, he hurriedly ran out with Xiao Qi who was waiting outside the dining room.

"Hey, why are you in a hurry, your cousin is coming back soon."

Ning Yu chased after a few steps, but Wei Huai'en's voice had already passed the second door.

"I can not wait anymore!"

She really can't wait, she can't wait to go back to the real world of fireworks, no one will know who she is as Princess Jiarou, no one will be scruples about her status, and no one will please her.

Everyone would be full of fantasies about a life they hadn't really experienced. Of course, she knew that her envy was only because she had never suffered with others.

But tonight, she wants to be like most people, only asking about pleasure, not about the Ming Dynasty.

Xiao Qi held her hand tightly, afraid that anyone who didn't pay attention would be pushed away by the raging crowd.

Although the General's Mansion sent out secret guards, such a bustling street market is not a place where they can use it. Xiao Qi only believes in himself.

"Guess the lantern riddle?"

With doubts, Wei Huai'en stopped in front of a lantern shop, turned around and asked him:

"Isn't it only on the Lantern Festival that you have to guess riddles? But his rabbit lanterns are very beautiful."

"There are so many restrictions on people who do business. Master, do you see that there are many more people around his house than others?"

Seeing her stop, Xiao Qi stood behind her to protect her from being hit by pedestrians.

"Too."

She has no interest in guessing lantern riddles, because she knows her character too well, and she is too competitive, so that she deliberately avoids any matters related to competition, so that her heart can be completely focused on the road to heaven.

"Then let's move on."

But the flash of longing in her eyes couldn't be faked. Although Xiao Qi left with her, he turned his head and remembered the location of the booth.It was this turning around that made Li Kong, who was taking Meng Keshu for a walk, discover his existence.

Li Kong frowned subconsciously, although Xiao Qi had indeed helped him a lot before, each was his master after all.

King Duan has never forgotten that Princess Jiarou, and wants to use the marriage to prevent her from becoming the crown prince's helper.

He stared at the figure from afar as it disappeared into the crowd, feeling a little regretful that he couldn't keep up.

Meng Keshu didn't notice the change in Li Kong's expression, because she kept avoiding looking at Li Kong, and the faint smile on her face was a little more genuinely happy because of the atmosphere.

Before she knew it, she was pulling Li Kong, where she wanted to go, what she wanted to see, it was all up to her.

At the entrance of an alley, there were young men and women talking face to face, Meng Keshu took a second look, and happened to see the hairpins and sachets they were passing around privately.

She was a little envious, but also a little embarrassed, she shook her head and turned back, unexpectedly Li Kong was standing next to her, which shocked her a lot.

"What is Jiaojiao looking at?"

He put away his gloom for a long time and asked her jokingly.

The vividness on Meng Keshu's face only existed for a moment before returning to normal.

"Nothing, just take a look."

Li Kong felt dejected, but didn't know how to continue speaking, seeing her look away again, he could only follow her gaze, guessing what she liked.

She was wearing the dark cloud veil specially selected by him today, and it seemed that all the moonlight was condensed in the night, shining gently on the little moon.

In fact, he really wanted to tell her how much he cherished this hand in hand, but there always seemed to be a string missing between them, which made this song fall behind everywhere, and it didn't fit anywhere.

He suddenly remembered that he hadn't played the piano for a long time, and so did Little Moon.

Since he brought him back from Nanlin Mansion, she never touched that piano again. Even though he had given her his music score long ago, she was not interested in plucking the strings that had already been covered with a thin layer of dust.

As for his own piano, because it was stained with Yan Weiguang's blood, no matter how clean it was wiped, and the top craftsmen were invited to change the strings, he would get bored just looking at it.

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