The cold winter wind was biting, and the ice-knife-like wind blew past the gate of White Lion City. Xiao Langyan was sitting on the chariot sedan, his thin eyes looking at the slim figure not far away. Beside them were the majestic Jin troops.
On the other hand, Xu Huaisong, dressed in Tsing Yi, looked a little haggard from being locked up these days, but he did not hide his erect and upright appearance, and he really looked like a gentleman.
Mrs. Xu lowered her head behind him, not daring to face Shen Dingzhu in front of them. Thinking of all the things that made things difficult for her in the past, she felt extremely ashamed.
It turns out that her husband is an emperor, so he doesn't want her anymore. He chased her all the way to Beiliang, which shows how much he likes her.
The things that Emperor Jin did for Concubine Shen have been spread all over the world. Who would have thought that the woman who was so cherished by Emperor Jin would be a very down-and-out woman living in the Xu Mansion.
Shen Dingzhu is wrapped in fox fur, fairy hairpins are decorated with bright treasures, her cheeks are plump and pretty, and her eyes are full of light.
Xu Huaisong looked at her speechlessly, and then smiled after a while: "So what you said is true. You have never shown your true side to us. Only when your husband comes can you feel so comfortable."
Her current beauty is truly flamboyant and beautiful, a kind of confidence that is protected by someone, so she is not afraid of being hurt by others.
But when she was in the Xu Mansion, although she deliberately acted ugly, she still looked good-looking. However, there had never been a moment when her beauty was as unrestrained as it is now.
Shen Dingzhu pursed her red lips and smiled brightly: "The fact that the emperor is here really gives me confidence."
Xu Huaisong smiled with some relief.
Shen Dingzhu also politely called him Mr. Xu, and she valued the treatment of her benefactor. She took out a letter.
"Mr. Xu, if you and your wife go back to Kyoto this time and meet the Northern Liang Emperor and are embarrassed by him, you can give him this letter."
She asked Xiao Langyan to write the letter last night. Xiao Langyan held her hand and wrote it on his behalf. In his own tone, he wrote a few numbers to Emperor Beiliang.
[My first wife was rescued by Xu Huaisong, and then the war ceased, and I will no longer blame you for arranging elaborate arrangements to disturb our dynasty]
Shen Dingzhu understood that Xu Huaisong's visit to Queen Lin was deliberately arranged by Emperor Beiliang.
Because he had rescued Shen Dingzhu, Emperor Beiliang might also want to use this relationship to make Xiao Langyan surrender.
However, Xiao Langyan captured Xu Huaisong, not only did he not kill him, but he also sent him back without incident, fearing that the Northern Liang Emperor would become suspicious.
So Shen Dingzhu helped Xu Huaisong think of writing a letter, which might keep him safe.
Why doesn't Xu Huaisong know? He held the letter in his hand. It was obviously a thin letter, but it only felt heavy.
"I only saved the queen twice, but the queen has to thank me with such a big gift." He lowered his narrow eyes, with a faint green beard on his chin, but his expression was even more lonely and jade-like.
Shen Dingzhu smiled: "Mr. Xu has only saved me twice. What you have always given me is help in times of need. It is getting late. Mr. Xu should take his wife as soon as possible and return to Kyoto as soon as possible. family reunion."
Xu Huaisong nodded. Mrs. Xu behind him raised her eyes to look at Shen Dingzhu twice, looking cautious, but hesitated to speak.
Shen Dingzhu thought of something and said calmly: "By the way, Mr. Xu, your wife is actually a very good person. When the situation was critical, she cried and begged me for help. I don't know how much affection you have, but she doesn't care what you give her." Regarding He Lishu, she is always concerned about your life and death, and she will definitely be a good wife."
Xu Huaisong was startled and looked at Mrs. Xu, who lowered her head in shame: "Thank you, empress..."
When Xu Huaisong looked at Shen Dingzhu again, his narrow eyes were clear and he smiled faintly, like pines and bamboos in the wind.
He handed over his hand and said, "I take my leave with my wife, my dearest lady. We will meet again in the future if we have the chance."
Xu Huaisong and Mrs. Xu bowed, and then they got into the carriage and drove away with their servants in the cold wind until they turned into an ink speck in the black and white ground.
Shen Dingzhu exhaled, and at this time, there was a big cloak on her shoulders.
Xiao Langyan didn't know when he came to her and covered her with clothes to protect her from the wind.
"Can you rest assured now? I will keep my word and will not embarrass him."
Shen Dingzhu was half leaning in his arms, and the two of them returned to the carriage together. She had a delicate and beautiful face, with a bright smile.
It didn't take long for it to snow in White Lion City.
The rivers are frozen and there is snow everywhere. The reason why this place is called White Lion City is because the winter is cold and the snow can fall to two feet thick.
Xiao Langyan didn't want Shen Dingzhu to travel to avoid slipping and getting injured, so he simply moved his office to Xu's house and temporarily opened a study room for his use.
Until New Year's Eve, in order to let Shen Dingzhu have a good year, Xiao Langyan had people put up lanterns and colorful decorations in the mansion, and also asked several local maids to trim the window grilles for her. The two got up early in the morning and wrote a couplet together. .
Shen Dingzhu sat in the warm room, leaning against the table to embroider Xiao Langyan's cloak, while Shen Lan asked to see him from outside.
"Empress..." As soon as he came in, there was wind and snow on his body.
Shen Dingzhu quickly exempted him from saluting and asked someone to bring the charcoal basin to him: "There are no outsiders here, and the emperor is not here. Brother, you should just call me little sister."
Shen Lan immediately held up his hands: "Little sister, did the emperor tell you that we don't need to follow him tonight and he will take you out alone?"
Shen Dingzhu held the silver needle in her slender hand, lowered her head and replied casually: "No."
Shen Lan frowned even more doubtfully.
"The Emperor has ordered us to rest separately. No one is required to follow us tonight. Only four Xuanjia soldiers are left with us."
Hearing this, Shen Dingzhu hummed, her side face was delicate and pink, with a slight smile: "Maybe the emperor is looking for an opportunity to allow you to take leave and spend the New Year well."
Shen Lan felt that this move was inappropriate.
"When the emperor comes, little sister, you should advise him. Although we are now heavily guarded and Pengcheng and Yuyangguan are peaceful in front of us, we are afraid that the Northern Liang Emperor will counterattack. It is dangerous after all."
Seeing his serious suggestion, Shen Dingzhu nodded patiently: "Okay, okay, I will convey my brother's concerns to him when I see the emperor."
Shen Lan then put down her snack and left.
Just after dinner at night, Xiao Langyan came in after finishing his work. Before he could speak, Shen Dingzhu asked: "What did the emperor want to do when he sent everyone away?"
Xiao Langyan paused in taking off his cloak and raised his sword eyebrows: "Who tipped you off?"
Shen Dingzhu didn't need to answer, he immediately thought of who it was.
"This Shen Lan," he sneered, "I want to have some alone time with you, but why is he so stubborn?"
Shen Dingzhu blinked her beautiful eyes. The slim-fitting pink brocade jacket made her waist more slender and her hair black.
"Brother is worried about the emperor's safety. This is true, but where is the emperor taking me?"
"A place you will definitely like." Xiao Langyan's thin eyes were full of smiles. He simply stopped changing his clothes and asked his servants to change Shen Dingzhu's clothes now.
Before leaving, Shen Dingzhu noticed that he asked two servants to follow her and brought her a set of clean clothes.
When they got on the carriage, they saw that it was heading into the mountains. Shen Dingzhu was holding the heater: "Where are you going?"
"You'll know when we get here. I've put a lot of thought into this." Xiao Langyan held her hand and held her in his arms for the time being.
It was warm inside the car, and Shen Dingzhu was drowsy. Suddenly, in a daze, she felt Xiao Langyan kiss her forehead: "We're here."
She opened her eyes and was half-carried out of the carriage by Xiao Langyan.
When she saw the scene in front of her, her eyes widened in surprise, and all her sleepiness was completely dispelled!
