The girl mustered up the courage to ask boldly, but Li Yuan just remained silent, seemingly unable to give the answer she hoped for. After a long time of silence, Peng Qingying frowned, with obvious disappointment on her face. Looking at the beautiful sunny scenery outside the curtains, she said quietly: "So, you don't like me."
Li Yuan sighed lightly, raised his eyes and said seriously: "Yes, I don't want to deceive you."
"Qingying, thank you for speaking out. Now that I know your true thoughts, you can leave." Peng Qingying turned her head and said calmly.
Li Yuan frowned and said, "What about you?"
Peng Qingying smiled sweetly and said: "Me? Of course I am me, and you are still you. Now I understand your thoughts, so I decided not to leave with you."
Li Yuandao: "Is there no other way to get rid of the impact of this matter on you? Do you really want to die alone in this deep mountain and forest?"
Peng Qingying shook her head and said: "I said, no, there is nothing we can do about it."
Li Yuan frowned and said: "Did you misunderstand me? Do you think I wanted to take you away just because of what your brother said, or because I was greedy for your beauty? It's my fault that I didn't finish what I said just now. Although I told you that I I don’t like you, but what I actually mean is—”
Peng Qingying shook her head and interrupted: "I understand what you mean. As for coveting beauty and so on, in my heart, you, Governor Li, are definitely not that kind of person. If you really covet my beauty, as early as in Langzhou When the time comes, you can succeed. But you never touched a finger on me from beginning to end. This is what Qingying admires about you. But I can’t go with you."
Li Yuan frowned and said, "Are you willing to be forced to live in the mountains and wilds all your life, and bear the strange looks from up and down Dongxi?"
Peng Qingying looked out the window and shook her head: "Do you think I'm crazy? Who is willing to do this all his life? Although it is far away from the hustle and bustle of the world and it is comfortable and comfortable, what you said before is absolutely right. Living here alone is really lonely and lonely. lonely.
You may not understand that I have been a lively person since I was a child. The days of seclusion here have made me feel that the time in the world has almost stopped, which is extremely difficult. Weeding weeds by myself, picking wild fruits by ourselves, and making snacks by ourselves are not my favorite things, they are just to pass the long time. "
Li Yuandao: "If it's so difficult, why would you refuse my proposal?"
Peng Qingying looked at Li Yuan and whispered: "Do you really don't understand? Well, maybe you really don't understand. Since you said you don't like me and have no affection for me, then why would I follow you?
I understand that you came here today just to pity me for wasting my time in the mountains and forests, or to repay the debt in your heart. But I tell you, even if my situation today is related to you, I don’t need your mercy. Although Qingying is a woman, she is by no means a shameless woman begging for your mercy.
Yes, my brother is right, I have indeed fallen in love with you. Ever since I was a child, I have dreamed of marrying a great hero, who is both civilized and military, and has a handsome appearance... Maybe it is God's will. Lian, let me meet you. When I was in the most embarrassing situation, when I was in a desperate situation, you appeared and saved me. Since then, you have been the big hero in my heart. "
Li Yuan was silent, and Peng Qingying showed a sad smile and said: "What a trick of fate. After you rescued our brothers and sisters, I rode with my brother on the way back to Langzhou. He told me that I would have to be killed in the future. I stayed in your house as a hostage, just to avenge myself. You must know that my brother has loved me since I was a child. When he said those words, I could hear the guilt in his words.
But actually, that day was the happiest day of my life. Because even if I stay with you as a hostage, for me, according to Dongxi custom, it means marrying you after all. No matter how many schemings are mixed in, I am willing.
Today, I am very happy that you can honestly tell the truth. This shows that I have not fallen in love with the wrong person. You are indeed the big hero in my mind, candid and frank. However, I can't go with you because I can't accept your pity and you have no love for me. I would rather live alone in the mountains and forests all my life and bear the reputation of an ominous person than follow someone who doesn't really love me. People go.
Maybe you Han people can marry three wives and four concubines regardless of the woman's feelings, whether both parties like it or not, as long as you men want to marry, the woman is just an accessory.
But I, Peng Qingying, cannot do this. Maybe in my eyes, I'm a little deviant, but I just can't accept that my husband is unkind to me. Do you understand what I mean? "
After listening to this long speech, Li Yuan suddenly couldn't help but respect Peng Qingying in his heart. In Li Yuan's opinion, it would be difficult to find a woman who could say these words among the women of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms era. Perhaps it's because barbarian culture has always been casual and natural. Such a sincere declaration of love is extremely rare and can be regarded as the benchmark for "independent" women these days.
Peng Qingying's meaning couldn't be more obvious. I do fall in love with you, but I can't accept your pity for me. What I need is your true liking and true love for me, without any other factors.
Li Yuan was suddenly speechless. He had never thought that such a thing would happen in these days. The atmosphere immediately became serious, and he had to think about it seriously.
Regarding Peng Qingying, Li Yuans asked themselves that they really couldn't talk about loving her. Although she is also a beautiful woman, the number of times the two of them have spoken and touched each other can be counted on one hand since they met each other. It is very limited, and it is impossible to talk about whether they like her or not, or whether she loves her or not.
It is undeniable that the reason why Li Yuan came to Peng Qingying in person was because of Peng Shiyu's drunken mantra and his guilt about Peng Qingying's current situation. Although he denies that this is pity, in fact it is a kind of pity, or it is just an act to relieve himself from guilt.
"I don't know what to say, it's just that I was too abrupt. You are right, I did come to visit you just to free you from this matter. I also just hope that through this Let me tell you all in Dongxi, you are not abandoned by me, let them change their minds so that you can return to your normal life." Li Yuan said softly.
Peng Qingying smiled bitterly and said: "Thank you for your hard work, but have you ever thought that after all, I am a child of the Peng family, and my brother, as the lord of Dongxi, has many privileges. Even if I want to continue to live in Xizhou City, the government and the people No one among the common people dared to say anything. What could they do to me?
But I still choose to live in the mountains and forests because I don’t want to bring disaster to Dongxi. Even if I can hide it from the people, I can’t deceive the gods of Wuxi. Do you understand? "
Li Yuan nodded and said: "I understand that you respect the gods of Dongxi and do not want to bring disaster to Dongxi."
"Yes, Dongxi is where I grew up. I cannot bring any disaster to my hometown for my own selfishness. Besides, Dongxi has already suffered enough due to Tian's rebellion." Peng Qingying sighed softly.
Li Yuan smiled and said: "Qingying, today you made me get to know you again and get to know you better. You see, if we can spend more time together, maybe I will really fall in love with you."
Peng Qingying smiled bitterly and said, "That's all, I don't dare to hope. You don't have to do anything else out of pity for me."
"Yes." Li Yuan nodded in disbelief, sat down on the futon again and said with a relaxed smile: "By the way, it's time for lunch soon. What should we eat?"
Peng Qingying frowned and said, "Don't you plan to leave? You are the governor, and the elder brother in the Xizhou governor's office has probably prepared fine wine and delicacies waiting for you."
Li Yuan shook his head and said, "Why are you leaving? Isn't this matter unresolved?"
Peng Qingying said in confusion: "After talking for a long time, don't you understand what I mean? I will never leave with someone who doesn't like me."
"How about we try to get along for two days?"
Peng Qingying said in surprise: "We've been together for two days?"
Li Yuan nodded and smiled: "Yes, just two days. If during these two days, I fall in love with you and can't live without you, wouldn't the problem between you and me be solved? Don't follow me Say, even if I fall in love with you, you will not leave with me. If that is the case, I will have nothing to say."
Peng Qingying bit her lower lip and remained silent.
Li Yuan smiled and said: "Do you have no confidence in yourself? Admittedly, two days are a bit short, and it is right for you to have such concerns. Oh, I forgot to tell you, I am the Governor of Langzhou, and I still have a very broad vision. Gao, it's really not easy for me to like someone, let alone just two days. If you don't have the confidence, just say so, and there's no need to waste these two days."
But Li Yuan's provocation method worked immediately. As he thought in his heart, you can argue with a woman with any words and for any reason. You may be able to tolerate these, but as long as you dare to say that she has no charm, she will It can bring Qi and blood directly to the head.
Peng Qingying immediately put her hands on her hips and said angrily: "Okay, I'll give it a try with you. If I can't make you fall in love with me within two days, wouldn't I, Peng Qingying, blaspheme the name of Peng's daughter! But, even if you fall in love with me, If you leave me, I may not go with you. Maybe you ask for permission in every possible way, but I won’t pay attention, hum!”
Li Yuan laughed dumbly, stretched and said: "Okay. Okay, don't think too much, relax, let us enjoy our two-day appointment. No matter what the outcome is, I hope this is a good time to spend with you. , you and I should cherish it. After all, it is not easy to get together. I am busy with military affairs, so it is really rare to come here. Maybe after these two days, we will never see you again in our lifetime? "
Peng Qingying was stunned for a long time, then she rubbed her two white wrists together for a moment, then her tone softened and she said, "Well, these two days are really rare, so let's start from now on."
