No matter how old she is, in Xiao Luolan's eyes, her precious daughter is still a child.
Xiao Qingxue put her hand on Auntie's shoulder: "Auntie, am I being willful? I just feel that if we get married, my father will interfere with the child's affairs in two or three years. But I have no such plan at all, so I just Such a delay."
Besides, the world is vast and she still wants to see it. Now it is very, very good. She has everything. She knew that going too far was not enough, and all she had to do was ensure that she and her mother-in-law could live in peace and contentment until they grew old.
"No." Xiao Luolan shook her head: "If you don't want it, don't want it, and the medical treatment in the palace is not good." She stared at her daughter: "I just want you to be healthy and safe."
night.
Xiao Luolan noticed that Zhou Lang was tossing and turning and couldn't sleep, and knew that he was shocked by his daughter's words.
Zhou Xu sighed for an unknown amount of time. Previously, he said that if Qingxue gave birth to a daughter in the future, he would be like his wife. Now this thought is gone, and the titles and rewards he expected to give to the children of good daughters are gone. Where to use force.
Xiao Luolan yawned slightly.
Zhou Xu suddenly stood up and sat beside the bed, lowered his head and kissed his wife: "Madam, you go to bed first, I'll go do something."
Before Xiao Luolan could call him, the man strode out as if he was in a hurry. When Xiao Luolan put on her cloak, she opened the door and saw that it was white and snowing outside.
Dongxue handed the heater to the empress.
Xiao Luolan looked up at the clear snowy night, with heavy snow falling on her face. She then went to find Zhou Lang with a palace lantern.
at last.
Xiao Luolan found him in Fengxian Hall.
This huge building complex is an ancestral temple for future generations to offer sacrifices to. Xiao Luolan looked at the tablets one by one. They are not there yet. Zhou Xu put incense on the ancestors and turned to look at his wife. The candle light flickered. , he said softly.
"What do you think I should do with a small blank tablet for Qingxue? Just in the middle of our tablets, three of them connected together."
"Let her also enjoy the worship, so that when she goes underground, she will not be alone, and she can enjoy the national sacrifice forever."
Xiao Luolan felt a chill on her cheeks as she looked at the quiet and solemn Fengxian Hall where the candles were always burning.
It was obviously superstitious words, but Zhou Lang said it with a serious face. Xiao Luolan burst into tears unknowingly. She was with him during life and after death. It would be great if her daughter could be together as well.
"May I?"
Xiao Luolan glanced over and saw that there was no precedent for a princess entering the temple.
Zhou Xu walked over, held the lady's cold hand, and smiled slightly: "I am the emperor."
The two of them were sitting on the steps of Fengxian Hall and cuddling together. Zhou Xu suddenly thought of the word "support each other." In recent years, he often felt that time passed so fast and that if he didn't pay attention, he would get old soon, but his wife still let him He was so moved.
"In a few years, we will go out to play in the palace." Zhou Xu promised with guilt. He always has a lot of things to be busy with, and his wife has also worked a lot for the country. This great Zhou Dynasty was created by him and his wife. .
Xiao Luolan bent her eyes and smiled, her eyes full of tenderness and joy: "Okay."
Under the fine snow, the two grew old in love.
Chapter 354 "End of Text"
"This is the sea."
Xiao Qingxue looked into the distance, feeling excited. They were now on Jieshi Mountain, and in the distance was the magnificent, endless sea. It was summer, the sea breeze was blowing, the sea was blue, the sky was blue, the water and sky were the same color, the scenery was just right, it was refreshing, the waves were Hitting the rocks, the air is moist and cool, dispelling the heat.
"Amu, come here quickly, let's go play down there." Xiao Qingxue greeted. Tuobamu looked at the forest path with lush trees. In summer, the vegetation grows wildly, the path is thick with green shade, and the long dirt road is crooked. The flow flows downward. This Jieshi Mountain does not look big, but the mountain road is not very easy to walk.
"Qingxue, come up."
Tuoba Mu squatted down, turned around and said, under the bright sunlight, Tuoba Mu's mature and handsome face had a warm smile, his eyebrows became deeper and deeper, and under his thick eyelashes, his eyes were like a deep blue with rippling water. colored gemstones.
Xiao Qingxue was shaken, and she suddenly jumped down from the big rock, just landing on Amu's broad back.
Tuoba Mu stood up steadily and easily. When he was going up the mountain, he was the one who carried Qingxue up. He was caught off guard and his face was suddenly pinched. Tuoba Mu looked at his wife in confusion, with an innocent look on his face.
Xiao Qingxue said close to Amu's ear: "You smile so beautifully, please smile more in the future."
Tuoba Mu was stunned for a moment, and his face instantly turned red. He carried Qingxue on his back and walked down the mountain step by step. His golden curly hair was shining brightly in the sun. Xiao Qingxue lay on top of it, as if he also felt the sunshine. Amu felt so comfortable on his back. After Xiao Qingxue got married, she took Amu around for her honeymoon. Her fiefdom in Guangling was taken care of by dedicated people, and Lian Dalang was a good worker in her fiefdom. He took care of everything in an orderly manner, rarely doing anything. Let her worry.
"Let's go to the beach later and look for shells. I wonder if there are pearls inside?" Xiao Qingxue put her arms around Amu's neck and said to him.
"The shells in Zhuya County have pearls. We can go to Zhuya County in the future." Tuoba Mu paused and raised a bright boyish smile: "You can go anywhere you want."
"Okay, let's see what's going on over there in Guangyi Prefecture." Xiao Qingxue said happily. The imperial court assigned many officials to govern Guangyi Province. Xiao Qingxue looked forward to their results and thought of another thing: "After playing for a while, we Just go to Changli County to meet up with A Niang and the others, remember to remind me then."
"Okay." Tuoba Mu agreed with a smile.
The Queen and Your Majesty also played with them.
In Changli County, Xiao Luolan looked at Mrs. Shuang'er with surprise and surprise. After many years, Xiao Luolan did not recognize her at first. She and Zhou Lang were strolling around Changli County and entered a well-known bookstore. , after hearing the heavenly sound of the piano, Xiao Luolan equated the owner of the bookstore with Lady Shuang'er.
Yan Shuang'er also widened her eyes in astonishment and almost screamed. She looked at Madam Xiao, who was still beautiful, gentle and good-tempered, and then looked at the majestic and cold-faced master beside her. She was excited and panicked at the same time. Why? He didn't expect to meet the Holy Emperor and the Queen in his own bookstore, Qinfang, so he hurriedly stood up from the piano.
"There's no need to be polite. My wife and I just want to go out and have fun like ordinary people." Zhou Xu sat down and stopped Yan Shuang'er from calling her.
Yan Shuang'er was still extremely cautious, even frightened. She served tea to the Holy Emperor and the Empress, and she still finds it unbelievable.
Xiao Luolan met an old friend from many years ago, and she didn't expect to meet her in this place. She looked at the elegant bookstore and said warmly: "Is this the bookstore you opened yourself?"
Yan Shuang'er bowed first and replied slowly: "To tell you the truth, I have opened this Chui Book Shop for two or three years, and I also sell some music scores I made."
"That's very good." Xiao Luolan smiled.
Yan Shuang'er boldly looked at the Empress, and when she came into contact with her warm and sincere smile, the sadness in her half-life made the corners of her eyes red. She never thought that those extravagant hopes she had in the first half of her life could be realized, such as breaking away from her lowly status, even in her current life. It was much more miserable than before, but Yan Shuang'er felt a sense of security that she had never had before. When the world was amnesty, they were finally lucky. They were no longer lowly people, as if they had broken free from the iron chain. The shackles, once free, will no longer be a prison.
Yan Shuang'er smiled with tears in her eyes and said sincerely, "I am here today because of the grace of Your Majesty and Your Majesty. I will never forget it."
"It just so happens that we didn't bring any money today. How about Mrs. Shuang'er treating us to a meal?" Xiao Luolan said.
"If you don't want it, just go to my house." Yan Shuang'er immediately laughed: "But I'm not good at cooking, and I'm afraid it will spoil the queen's mood. Then I will invite a famous cook in the county to come and cook at home. Whatever the queen likes to eat, Just tell me."
Xiao Luolan looked at the enthusiastic and generous Madam Shuang'er, nodded and said, "Then I'm welcome."
So when Xiao Qingxue came to find her, she saw her father and mother having dinner in a small house. The house was close to the Yamen Street, and the smell of rice wafted from every house.
After the meal, Xiao Luolan and Lady Shuang'er said goodbye. Lady Shuang'er didn't want to stay in Luoyang anymore after she left her humble status. Luoyang ordered Duke Xiao to treat poor women like them more kindly and gave Lu Yin and other gifts. , when she arrived in Changli County, she settled down with Chou Nuer. After setting up a female household, Yan Shuang'er opened a bookstore to support herself. Chou Nuer has been with her these years and has known her. These words, married into a good family.
The unexpected joy of this trip allowed Xiao Luolan to stay in Changli County for an extra half month. Before leaving, Xiao Luolan left the money he had spent these days and left with Zhou Lang.
Her daughter and Amu went on their honeymoon, while she and Zhou Lang set off towards Youzhou, traveling all the way to the mountains and rivers. Shen Zhi was far away in Chang'an.
When she arrived in Langge, Xiao Luolan suddenly felt like she was home, and she felt relaxed and at ease all over. She did do whatever she wanted in the palace, but she always felt not free.
"I'm so happy to be back." Zhou Xu was fishing. He looked at his wife with deep smile lines: "If I had known we wouldn't go to Zheng Yuxin's place first, we would go directly back to Langge to play for a while."
"Yu Xin's place is also very fun. Besides, it's a big event for He Jin to return to secular life and Yu Xin to tie the knot. Let's go and have a wedding banquet. It's not a loss. It's not a loss." Xiao Luolan sat next to Zhou Lang. Now, the two of them are often inseparable together, he is next to her, and she is next to him, one high and one low shoulder to shoulder.
They were on Beihao Mountain in Langge. There was also Lishui Villa here in Beihao Mountain, and Xiao Luolan hadn't been here for a long time.
The small pool is green and dense, and the wind ruffles the water, making it sparkling. Not far away is a cave. Zhou Lang said that there are luminous rocks inside.
It was quiet in the mountains, and Xiao Luolan suddenly heard a strange cry coming from the cave, and was startled.
Zhou Xu laughed heartily and put his arm around his wife's shoulders: "Don't be afraid, don't be afraid, it's the sound of the giant salamander."
Xiao Luolan patted his heart, thinking of the old things and revisiting the old place again, and said in surprise: "Could it be that giant salamander? Is it still there?"
"It sounds like it is." Zhou Xu put away the fishing rod and calculated carefully. If it was really that giant salamander, it would have lived for at least fifteen years.
"Let's go over and take a look." Zhou Xu said.
When they arrived at the entrance of the cave, there was a strong wind and a bit of cold. Zhou Xu put his robe on his wife, squatted down and said, "The rocks at the bottom of the cave are slippery. Be careful of falling. Madam, come up."
Xiao Luolan put on her robe and stood on a dry stone. She looked into the cave and saw a faint light coming through. She shook her head, took Zhou Lang's hand and said, "Since there is danger, it's better to go back and let go first." People from the villa come over and take a look for us."
She held his hand and refused to let him in.
Zhou Xu sighed, feeling helpless: "It's just a small puddle. I still have the strength to carry Madam."
"What if I slip and fall?" Xiao Luolan glared at Zhou Lang. She didn't want to take risks. In recent years, Zhou Lang's health has not been as good as before.
"I can really carry it." Zhou Xu emphasized: "I won't fall. Madam, trust me."
Xiao Luolan shook his head.
Zhou Xu simply sat on the big rock where Madam was standing and refused to leave. He suddenly said in a low voice, "Madam, you don't believe me?"
Xiao Luolan felt a big head. It was not a question of belief or not. She was thinking about his health. What if he fell? It's not a big deal. You can just ask the housekeeper to come and take a look. They don't need to take risks.
Zhou Xu sighed, his deep disappointment evident in his words.
Xiao Luolan's heart suddenly stung, and she could no longer hold on.
Just as Zhou Xu was about to say something else, his wife gently lay on his back.
"Okay, let's go, if you fall." Xiao Luolan wanted to say something harsh, but was reluctant. In the end, he just said: "I will carry you out."
Zhou Xu laughed, his chest shook, and his laughter echoed in the cave. The stalactites at the top of the cave were beautiful, and water droplets fell on the water. Zhou Xu smiled as he walked: "Everything depends on Madam."
The phosphorite in the cave gave off a faint light, illuminating the darkness. Xiao Luolan only heard the sound of Zhou Lang walking among the water, and then she felt that she was placed on a rock protrusion. As soon as she sat down, Seeing Zhou Lang bending down, he quickly grabbed a long black thing from the water, which looked like a thick snake!
Then, the voice of the giant salamander rang out, similar to the cry of a child, and the cry was particularly sad. .
"It's actually so big." Zhou Xu stood up and looked at the giant salamander in his hand. He was amazed. He didn't know what he thought of. He took a closer look at the giant salamander. His grip on the giant salamander became tighter and tighter, and the giant salamander's screams became shriller.
Zhou Xu brought the giant salamander out.
Xiao Luolan felt that Zhou Lang was very happy.
After Zhou Xu went out, he wrung out the water from his hem and said, "I heard that giant salamander has the effect of longevity. Is it true or not?"
Xiao Luolan looked at the giant salamander. It was indeed very big. It was now languid and screaming.
"My wife and I will eat together." Zhou Xu said.
Xiao Luolan looked at the white frost on Lang Zhou's temples, finally nodded and said softly: "Okay."
Zhou Xu carried the giant salamander and sat next to his wife. At dusk, the tired birds returned to their nests. The giant salamander screamed more and more pitifully. Half of its tail was dragged in the water and patted gently. Zhou Xu lowered his head and looked at this little thing. In the reflection on the water, His wife snuggled on his shoulder, and memories from the past came to mind. In fact, she didn't like to eat this, and when he was young, he never believed in the many rumors and longevity effects of giant salamanders.
now…
Zhou Xu let go of his hand and let go of the giant salamander.
Xiao Luolan was startled and reached out to grab it.
Zhou Xu held his wife's hand.
Xiao Luolan looked at him.
Zhou Xu smiled with relief: "No need to catch it. I figured it out. It's just a fish. How can it be so magical? It's just a fish." He said in a very soft voice, slightly mocking himself: "I have been wise all my life, and I am old. , I’m old, but my wife is laughing at me.”
