Finally the next day came, when he was about to set off, Shen Nanbao returned to the house at two o'clock last night. He was afraid that he would not be able to get up to see him off, so he sat there all night and waited until there was a little dim light outside.
Shen Nanbao glanced at the clock dripping outside, then put on a cloak and headed to the door.
Xiao Yichen was packing his bags in the palace. Although he was going to Jiangnan this time in accordance with the official order, it was not easy to see the light of day, so he had to set off at such a rude time to avoid being noticed.
Just as he was about to mount his horse, footsteps came from behind. He turned his head and saw Shen Nanbao about to cross the threshold.
Xiao Yichen was startled and immediately went to greet him, "Why are you here? Didn't I tell you that I didn't want you to give it away!"
Shen Nanbao was panting, his cheeks were as red as rouge due to the speed, and his eyes were reflected in the thin light, as if threads had been pulled out, one by one, entangled in his eyes, Caught in his heart.
Xiao Yichen couldn't help but stayed for a while.
Shen Nanbao didn't notice and just joked, "You told me not to give it away, so I didn't give it away? What have I become? Your hanging silk puppet?"
Xiao Yichen smiled, "Yes - you don't want to listen to me, you have to give it away to me, you just want to give it away to me."
But parting is ultimately melancholy and desolate. Even if I express such joy now, I still feel empty when I look at it.
Shen Nanbao sucked in the slight coolness in the air, couldn't help but stepped forward, stretched out his hand to stretch the collar for him, and seemed to think it was not enough, so he took off the serge cloak and buttoned it up again for him.
The gold-plated buttons were a bit glaring when exposed to light. Shen Nanbao failed to button them several times, which made his eyes sore.
She couldn't help but sigh.
Xiao Yichen noticed it, raised his hand and said, "I'll do it."
Shen Nanbao refused to let him go. He held the gold buckle and the twisting eye tightly with both hands, and continued to fiddle with it, "Come here, you were the one who buckled it just now. Let's see how you buckle it. If you move a little bit louder, you can do it." It’s going to break up.”
As she spoke, her warm breath blew on his neck and passed over his heart like a feather.
He couldn't help but trembled, his body stood stiffly against a piece of wood, but his mind took on wings and flew to the horizon, to last night.
——The touch of holding her, the solid feeling of having her in my arms.
Xiao Yichen couldn't help but be fascinated, and his voice became deeper, "I'm in a hurry to leave. I'm afraid it'll be too late and someone will see me. I'm afraid I'll see you, so I won't be able to leave."
The hand that buttoned the button stopped, and the breath on his neck became warmer and warmer.
Xiao Yichen lowered his head to look in confusion.
But she held his chin up with one hand and said, "Don't move! It's already difficult to buckle, but if you move, all your previous efforts will be wasted!"
A righteous tone of voice.
Xiao Yichen was stunned as he listened. His face, which had been bright and charming just now, darkened.
He said: "You raise your face."
She doesn't ring.
The hand underneath was still clasping and twisting. Xiao Yichen was a little impatient, so he grabbed the hand and lowered his head to look at her.
But she also lowered her head, revealing only her black and furry head to him.
Seeing this, Xiao Yichen's eyes darkened for a moment, but his tone became much softer, "It's not like I won't come back... I will come back as soon as possible."
The hand in his palm trembled slightly, and he heard her broken voice, "I know."
"I told you to go slowly and come back slowly. But..."
She laughed suddenly, and a string of trills came out of her throat, "I was afraid that you would be in a hurry and something would happen on the way. I selfishly want you to come back early, but no, I actually don't want you to leave."
always like this.
Every time they think they have finally cleared away the clouds and seen the moonlight! It will be smooth sailing from now on! But there will be all kinds of mountains for them to climb.
again and again.
She wasn't tired, she was scared.
What should I do if I'm afraid that one day they won't be able to climb over?
At this time, the old man showed his head slightly, dividing the two worlds of light and darkness. Shen Nanbao stood in the boundary of chaos, and his face became colorful. After looking carefully, he realized that it was not Light, tears, and the fear hidden behind the tears.
Xiao Yichen was shocked, and a wave of heat surged up from the bottom of his heart, making him dizzy. He said without hesitation: "You come with me!"
The words were impulsive and lacked consideration, but as soon as he said them, he thought as if he was enlightened, yes! why not? Why not? Take her with you!
That way he wouldn't have to suffer the pain of missing her! There is no need to worry about her being snatched away every day!
With her by his side, he can feel at ease and do those things in a down-to-earth manner.
He had already imagined how they would play together in Jiangnan and Xuanzhou in a few days and taste snacks together.
But she uncontrollably pulled away her hand, fastened the gold button for him, shook her head and said: "If you really could, you would have thought of taking me with you, instead of talking about it now."
Hit him with a blow and wake him up.
yes.
How could he forget.
This matter was brought up by Zheng Zhongshu. He was taking her with him. If Zheng Shuzhao found out, he would probably be stopped before he even left the city gate.
Xiao Yichen closed his eyes, his thick eyelashes cast a shadow of loneliness on his face, "I don't want you to see me in such embarrassment."
Shen Nanbao patted his chest, and the crisp sound brought out her joking smile, "Have you seen me in embarrassment less often? Just take it as a favor for me!"
The sky was getting brighter and the city was filled with the crow of chickens. Chujiu came up at this time and said, "Master, it's time to go."
The autumn wind was blowing so fast that Xiao Yichen's voice became urgent, "Take good care of yourself, don't try to lose weight, your waist is not big enough for me to hold with one hand, and don't you want to see that Chen Fangyan, Zheng Shuzhao too, you don't want to see him Just don’t see me, don’t hold back if you’re unhappy, just take it out on me…”
He chattered endlessly and had a long-winded manner.
Although Shen Nanbao couldn't bear to let him go, he was afraid that if he dragged it on any longer, it would really hurt people's eyes, so he pushed him onto the horse and said perfunctorily: "I know, I know, just leave quickly..."
It was so hard to separate just now, but now I wish I could never see him again.
No wonder others say that women's faces are like turning pages of a book. They look the same on every page, which is really dizzying.
Let's go.
Let's go.
If you don't move, your feet will soon take root here!
Xiao Yichen screamed, grabbed the front bridge of the saddle, stepped on the horse's back, and opened his serge cloak like an umbrella. Under the umbrella was his magnificent figure.
But when he pulled the bridle, the horse snorted for a while. Amidst the noise, he looked at her through the dim light of the sky and said, "Let's go. I'll see you get in before I go."
The tears she had just swallowed welled up again, making her eyes swell, but she twitched the corner of her mouth and said cheerfully, "Young man, you are so embarrassed, you have to watch me go just a short distance from the door." , do you think I will get lost?"
She took a breath and suppressed the stiffness in her throat, "I think you should leave -"
It was getting late, and the sun was shining brightly on his face, which made him a little hot. Xiao Yichen was no longer coy and just waved to her, "Come here."
Shen Nanbao walked over slowly.
He leaned down suddenly, and his tall body covered him with a huge shadow, making Shen Nanbao's body completely dark. She was startled, and she felt something warm wipe the corners of her eyes, taking away her tears.
When he raised his eyes again, he had already sat upright, putting one hand on his lips and sucking, with a proud expression, and a gleam of coquettish and delicate light appeared in his slightly lowered eyes.
Just like when we first met.
Incomparable beauty touches her heart!
Shen Nanbao was startled, but he had already whipped up his horse and traveled a long distance, leaving only one sentence, "It tastes bad, don't cry again next time."
The horse's hooves rustled, raising up a cloud of yellow dust, sucking it into the lungs with a slight choking, and rubbing it into the eyes with a stinging sting.
A gust of wind came, making his face feel cool and hot. Shen Nanbao remembered his words, and he lifted up the brocade handkerchief and tucked his eyes as he was told.
Feng Yue came to her side at some point, held her elbow, and called out, "Sister."
Shen Nanbao had already wiped her face. She glanced at the empty alley and said, "Go back."
As soon as she entered the house, there was a message from her attendant, saying that Mrs. Liu of Yongkang County had invited her to come and ask her about embroidery.
Fengyue just frowned tightly after hearing this.
Shen Nanbao saw her appearance through the bronze mirror and said, "What? You don't think it's right, either?"
With these words, Feng Yue dared to pout and speak freely at this time, "I just think that Mrs. Liu's timing is just right. Our master just left, and then her people came."
Shen Nanbao nodded and said, "He's not here, and I have to go."
In the brass mirror was Shen Nanbao's congested face. Feng Yue looked at it and pursed her lips. She didn't say anything, but said, "I'm going to get water for my sister."
When Shen Nanbao arrived at Yongkang County Mansion, a maid wearing a narrow-sleeved long skirt and a silk veil was leaning on the gate, stretching her neck and looking forward.
Seeing Shen Nanbao's carriage rolling over, he hurriedly greeted him, "The second girl is here. Madam brought someone to ask me many times, what - is the second girl coming? The second girl is here." What?"
The maid parroted the words, and after imitating the tone of others, she said again, "When I asked the question later, the younger one was too embarrassed to answer."
As he said that, the sad face suddenly raised, Yiyi looked at Shen Nanbao and smiled, "Fortunately, the second girl came, just in time, and just in time, it solved my urgent need!"
She had a sweet mouth, and Shen Nanbao couldn't help but smile, "I'm tired of Mrs. Liu's waiting for a long time."
The maid said a few more polite words and then led her up the stairs.
Different from Xiaojun Prince's Mansion, the layout of Yongkang County Mansion is more similar to Shen Mansion, with every brick and tile creating a delicate Jiangnan atmosphere. Most likely, the owner of the house couldn't bear to see the house decline, so he planted all kinds of flowers in the front and back yards of the hall, creating a beautiful scene of evergreen weather and everlasting spring.
Shen Nanbao then divided the flowers and brushed the willows for a long time before he saw a monastery. In front of the monastery stood Mrs. Liu with a crown of ingots on her head, her head cocked and looking forward to this place.
