"Grand Governor, I was rude when I didn't say goodbye to you last time. I hope you won't take it to heart." Peng Qingying suddenly changed the subject, and while carrying a pot to refill Li Yuan's tea, she carried a fresh scent of wind. Sitting on the futon next to Li Yuan.
Li Yuan waved his hands disapprovingly and said with a smile: "Everyone feels homesick, but I never take it to heart."
"The little girl would like to thank the Governor." Peng Qingying then smiled and said: "Actually, my return to Xizhou can be regarded as following your order. Have you forgotten that it was you who said personally that the Peng clan has arrived? , let me go back with my tribe..."
Li Yuan took a sip of tea, lowered his head and thought for a moment. Some scenes in the lake suddenly appeared in his mind, as if he had indeed said these words, and then he took a deep breath and smiled without making any answer.
Peng Qingying added: "By the way, how is Sister Jingyao doing these days? And Jingguo, is his injury much better?"
Li Yuan nodded and said: "Of course they are all very good. That boy Wang Jingguo is rough and fleshy, and he is worthy of Jiang Sheng's teachings. I saw that he had the ambition to join the army and make meritorious deeds, so I let him join the army. , she did not come with me this time, and is practicing martial arts hard in Langzhou. As for Miss Yao, after I go back, I will officially accept her as a disciple."
"Well, that's great." Peng Qingying blinked her eyes, looked at Li Yuan quietly, then burst out with a bright smile and said: "Then I would like to congratulate the governor on your happy marriage! Sister Jingyao is a gentle and good woman, how can you Don’t let her down and treat her well, otherwise——”
"Otherwise what?" Li Yuan smiled and asked: "My woman will be cherished. Why, does Madam Peng still want to take care of me? Of course, it is not impossible to take care of me, just be my woman. "
Peng Qingying's face was already bright red, and she was looking at Li Yuan with bright eyes. The meaning of Li Yuan's words was completely obvious, with a strong sense of ambiguity, but in this way, he said what was on his mind. But Peng Qingying didn't believe Li Yuan's words at all, thinking that he was just joking on purpose.
"You may think I'm just talking nonsense, but what I just said is sincere."
Peng Qingying smiled and said nothing, waiting for Li Yuan's next words.
"You once stood up for your brother, and then you took action for Jingyao. In my previous impression, you were tough-minded, righteous, and a very special woman...
But seeing you today has changed my mind. Women are women after all. They always have a gentle side like water. They can pick wild fruits, make snacks, and are thoughtful. The most important thing is that you can give up precious things. Identity, living in this mountain is so casual and natural, many women can't compare to you, they can't live as transparently as you. "
Peng Qingying was a little shy at being praised, but she was more surprised. She knew that the man in front of her was a person of high authority and enjoyed all the glory in the world. How could she appreciate her casual and simple life in the mountains? It was really out of the ordinary. It was unexpected, but for some reason, the girl's heartstrings seemed to be touched a little more at this moment.
"Grand Governor, what exactly do you want to say?" Peng Qingying asked, holding back her thoughts.
"There are some things I don't know whether I should say or whether it would be rude to say them."
Peng Qingying smiled and said: "Let's just say it straight away. People here never mince words. Why don't the governor just follow the local customs?"
"Okay, then I'll tell you the truth." Li Yuan said softly: "Last night your brother told me that according to your Dongxi custom, a girl from the tribe is used as a hostage for marriage. I really didn't know this before. ...But now that your brother has spoken, this matter has nothing to do with me. After all, it is related to your life-long matter and cannot be played around with."
Peng Qingying frowned and stood up slowly. She looked at Li Yuan quietly for a long time. Her face showed some inexplicable disappointment and she said coldly: "So when you came here this time and said those strange words just now, it's actually because my brother was shot." Do you want to talk? Then there is no need to say more, my life-long events have nothing to do with you. "
Li Yuan shook his head and smiled: "Yes and no. Also, how could your life-long event have nothing to do with me? Your brother has already said it, and you are now mine."
Peng Qingying said coldly: "I'm not yours. That's my Dongxi custom, and I can't restrain you Han people."
Li Yuan smiled and said: "I was just taught to do as the Romans do, and now I am a barbarian. Hahaha, you have some double standards... In short, besides worrying about you when I come back to see you, I just want to come." To enlighten you. I don’t want you to be unhappy.”
Peng Qingying teased: "Double, standard, what do you mean? Besides, my happiness or unhappiness has nothing to do with you. I have to trouble you, the superior governor, to enlighten me. If it weren't for your status, according to my usual temper, I would have Just ask people to kick you out."
Li Yuan shook his head and said: "Of course it has something to do with me. This matter started because of me, and I have the responsibility to solve it."
"Joke, how do you solve it?"
"Qingying." Li Yuan suddenly called her by her given name, leaned closer, smiled and whispered: "It's just you and me here, why don't you admit some things? Your brother has told me."
"What did he say?" Peng Qingying was startled and asked with a frown.
Li Yuan sighed and said, "Do you have a portrait of me in your bedroom?"
Peng Qingying was stunned, her face turned pale, and she looked a little embarrassed.
"Qingying, listen now, I sincerely apologize for the trouble and harm I have caused you. I really don't know the rules of you Dongxi people, otherwise how could I ask you to come back? Now you have to live alone in the mountains, I'm really sorry for enduring the loneliness." Li Yuan said solemnly.
"Lonely? Haha, how can I be lonely? I live here every day, listening to the wind, watching flowers, watching fish and trees, and I am very happy! What I am not afraid of most in Dongxi is living in the mountains and forests. You will not let anyone If a three-year-old child from Dongxi is left here, he can survive because he knows how to survive." Peng Qingying said disdainfully.
Li Yuan smiled and said: "It's one thing to live, but it's another to live happily."
"Why are you always imagining that when I said I live a happy life, that means I am happy." Peng Qingying said coldly.
"Then how do you explain my portrait? How do you explain your brother's words? Why do you have to eat and talk to my portrait?" Li Yuandan said calmly.
Peng Qingying's face turned hot, she stammered and muttered: "Well, that's just a souvenir! You have been very kind to our Peng family, and we have met each other, so why not leave a souvenir... ..."
Li Yuan chuckled and said: "Qingying, I'm not here to embarrass you, but to solve this matter. I just ask you, according to your Dongxi customs, is there a solution to this matter? I don't want to Let you be trapped in this cage, how can you spend your youth and youth in this mountain and forest and die in depression?"
Peng Qingying sneered: "You always use our Dongxi customs to make excuses. Are you pitying me?"
Li Yuan stood up, looked at Peng Qingying, and whispered: "I am not pitying you, I am here to solve this matter. No matter what kind of solution there is, but I can make up for this matter, I will do it."
Peng Qingying said coldly: "What if I tell you that there is no way to make up for this matter?"
Li Yuan said softly: "But what if you go back with me?"
Peng Qingying was startled and asked in surprise: "Where are you going back?"
Li Yuan smiled and said: "Where else can we go? You are already my woman, Li Yuan. Wherever I go, you will naturally go."
Peng Qingying opened her mouth in surprise and stared at Li Yuan motionless. There was silence all around, and the sound of running water slowly came from the distance, like a gentle whisper. Unknown insects and birds were chirping around the hut, but these made the house feel particularly quiet.
In the girl's eyes, there was surprise, anger, expectation, and confusion, and various emotions alternated endlessly. A breeze blew through the curtains, Peng Qingying's skirt fluttered, and a few strands of hair flew messily in front of her forehead. The long words came straight to Melancholy's heart.
"Grand Governor, do you like me?"
