This day is New Year's Eve, the streets are brightly lit, and bustling crowds are passing by Xi Jin, with joyful smiles on everyone's faces.
Xi Jin was sitting in the carriage, stroking the carved food box in his arms, as if he was also infected by the excitement, and he couldn't help but feel a little happy.
The carriage moved forward in a sparkling way, and finally arrived outside the Gyeonggi Prison. Compared with the bustle on the street, it was obviously a lot deserted here.
Xi Jin asked Ping'er to come forward and hand over the silver, said a few good words, and was let in. Compared to before, Xie Luo was now about to be exiled, so his supervision was naturally not so strict.
Xi Jin walked into the prison, walked through the long and dank corridor, and came to Xie Luo's cell door. The prison boss took Xi Jin's money and opened the door for her diligently.
In the cell, Xie Luo was facing away from the cell door, holding a book in his hand, sitting quietly reading. His noble demeanor was completely different from that of this cell.
Hearing the movement, he turned around, his eyes showing a hint of surprise.
Xijin walked into the cell door, and the cell door was locked again. He said he only had time to burn incense and left.
Xi Jin looked at Xie Luo, and a warm smile slowly appeared on her beautiful face: "Today is New Year's Eve. Grandma asked me to bring you some delicious food."
Xie Luo looked at the woman in front of him quietly. She was wearing a red robe and a willow-yellow embroidered plum blossom pattern skirt. She was indescribably warm and festive. She had only been missing for more than a month, but she looked brighter now than on her wedding night. moving.
"What are you doing standing here?" Xi Jin suppressed the tension in his heart and pretended to be relaxed, "Sit down and eat."
"Okay." Xie Luo responded softly, his voice was like a clear spring, and it was indescribably pleasant.
Xie Luo and Xi Jin took out the food from the food box together. As expected, they were all their favorites: "Thank you."
"It should be." Xi Jin lowered his head, and his earlobes turned red when he thought of what happened here. "Eat quickly."
"I heard that you asked for an imperial decree and were exiled to Yazhou with me?"
"Yes." Xi Jin responded, lowering his eyes and carefully serving him dishes.
Xie Luo looked at the bowls and chopsticks on the table. It was obvious that she had already eaten, and she couldn't help but feel a little sad.
Xi Jin looked at his expression and took out a small jug of wine and two jade cups from the bottom of the food box: "Today is the New Year, let me... have a drink with you."
When Xi Jin was in Xie Mansion, although he always referred to him as "husband", when he really faced Xie Luo, he felt a little shy and didn't know how to address him.
Xi Jin raised the wine glass in his hand: "Victory in the New Year."
"Victory in the New Year." Xie Luo gently held the cup with her, and the clear voice seemed to hit his heart, making his heart beat wildly.
Xi Jinping refilled his glass of wine, plucked up the courage, and said to him, "Grandma has many words for me to bring to you."
"Well, speak slowly." Xie Luo said softly, "I'll listen."
Xi Jin was originally a little nervous, but when he heard Xie Luo being so calm, his heart seemed to calm down: "Grandma has now moved to Zhuangzi. I have dismissed many of the original servants of Xie Mansion, and now there are only more than ten left. Nanny Xie is still taking care of my grandmother. I have investigated the details of the rest of them. They are all good people with innocent family backgrounds. There is no need to worry that they will be harmful to my grandmother.
"Well, I believe you." Xie Luo stared at Xi Jin with clear eyes, as if he was facing the person he trusted most.
A warm feeling flowed through Xi Jin's heart, and he continued: "I checked the original account of Zhuangzi, and there is not much difference with the actual situation. Fruit trees were planted in Zhuangzi before. This winter, it snowed heavily, and most of the insects were wiped out. It is a sign of auspicious snow." It’s been a good year, I think there will be a good harvest next year.”
"Yes." Xie Luo ate slowly, his movements were as graceful as if he were at a noble gathering, "Zhuangzi is my grandmother's dowry, and has taken in some homeless people for many years. Those people are very loyal."
"Grandma has a kind heart." Xi Jin admired sincerely.
"Yes, it doesn't mean that one family does not enter the same house." Xie Luo looked at Xi Jin with a smile in his eyes and spoke with deep meaning.
"I don't dare to compare myself to my grandmother. I have one more thing to ask for your understanding." Seeing his good temper as always, Xi Jin took courage and said, "Your original relationship with Ruoru..."
"Huh?" Xie Luo stopped his chopsticks and looked up at Xi Jin, "What's wrong with Ruoru?"
"I married her." Xi Jin said, while looking at Xie Luo's face, he had already prepared various words to respond.
"Oh, this is what you are talking about." Xie Luo didn't take it seriously, "You are the mistress of the Xie Mansion, you can make the decision on these matters."
"But……"
"But what?" Xie Luo raised his eyebrows, showing a rare cynical expression.
"She is your first woman after all, you..." Xi Jin said, feeling a little embarrassed, and her fair face slowly turned rosy.
"You don't really think that I have anything to do with her, do you?" Xie Luo chuckled, "If you want to know, I'll tell you..."
"I don't mean that." Xi Jin waved his hand, but he was inexplicably curious.
"I was only fourteen years old at that time. When my grandmother saw that I was addicted to books all day long, she was afraid that I would not understand the affairs of men and women, so she sent Ruoru to my room. In fact, where For those who don’t understand, I have read a lot of books, and I have read those books at least..."
Xie Luo said, seeing the bright eyes of the woman in front of him, he realized that he had gone too far and couldn't help but stop talking: "In short, she and I have nothing to do with each other. In order not to let my grandmother worry, I didn't explain to outsiders the things I didn't know. It’s useful, but you are my wife, I should always make it clear to you.”
Seeing that Xie Luo suddenly became serious, Xi Jin lowered his eyes and responded softly: "I understand."
"Tell me, why did you marry her? To whom?"
"Zhang Gui." Xi Jin prepared the dishes for him and said seriously, "The house can't support idle people now, let alone someone who only wants to climb high and enjoy the success. Zhang Gui is an honest person. If she can live her life peacefully, she will be better off for the rest of her life." There’s no need to worry, if she doesn’t know how to cherish her blessings, it’s her own life!”
"Jin'er acted very appropriately." Xie Luo praised.
Seeing Xi Jin's serious expression, Xie Luo couldn't help but think to himself, what a blessing it would be if nothing happened to him and he could have Xi Jin as his wife, a loving couple and a peaceful home.
But now, he was in jail, but she was asked to bear all the chores in the house, and in the end she had to go to Yazhou to suffer with him.
"You have arranged a way out for everyone in the house, but why did you arrange the most difficult way for yourself?" Xie Luo poured a glass of wine for Xi Jin. This wine was fruit wine, not intoxicating, but very warm. .
Xi Jin took the wine glass, drank it down in one gulp, and raised his bright eyes to look at Xie Luo: "Do you want to hear the truth?"
This trip to Yazhou has a long road ahead, and Xi Jin doesn't want to hide it from Xie Luo. Since he has decided to go, it is better to be honest and honest to save trouble later.
"Of course." Xie Luo actually vaguely knew that her grandmother had forced her to marry him, and no one else would be willing to do so, let alone being exiled to Yazhou with him. There must be some secret that he didn't know about.
"Do you know the taboo of Shangguan, the son of Prince Ning?" Xi Jin lightly opened her red lips and softened her tone.
"He and I had a private life-long commitment, and he promised to come back and marry me. However, he was assassinated in Yazhou. I wanted to find out the truth about what happened to him. Now the only way to go to Yazhou with you is to be legitimate and not attract attention. "
Although he knew that she had something hidden, Xie Luo couldn't help but feel a chill in his heart when he heard her tell the truth.
The wine glass in his hand shook, and a few drops dripped onto his hand, feeling bitter: "I see."
Xi Jin took out the silk handkerchief in his arms, wiped the remaining wine on Xie Luo's hands, and said seriously: "Xie Luo, I saw my portrait in your study... but I am not a good match."
Xie Luo mustered up the courage to hold Xi Jin's soft and delicate hand, his bright eyes were shining, and he stared at Xi Jin tenderly and affectionately: "It's been a long road, how did you know that you are not a good match for me?"
In this life, it is not easy to meet someone you have liked since you were young. If you finally meet someone, how could he let you go?
God showed mercy and allowed Xie Luo to live. No matter what, he would earn a bright future for her.
Xi Jin was so burned by his gaze that he lowered his head, took out his hand, and stood up: "It's getting late. You should rest early. Don't worry about the affairs in the house. I will take care of everything."
Xie Luo stood up, leaned over and bowed his hands to Xi Jin: "Mu Xijin, I, Xie Luo, owe you this."
"You risked your life to save me, so you don't owe me anything." Xi Jin returned the gesture, took out a fox fur scarf from his arms, and put it in his hand.
"It's freezing cold, take care of yourself."
