There was a moment of silence up and down the cliff.
The two women looked at each other for a moment.
Miss Xiahou sighed, lowered her head and said, "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have said that."
It is the most pitiful thing for a woman to encounter such a thing.
Qixing nodded: "It's human nature for you to have grievances. I don't blame you." He said with another smile, "Didn't you greet me just now because you were worried?"
That phrase seemed to come out of my mouth, are you okay?
Miss Xiahou was silent for a moment, and had a strange feeling. Talking to her was as easy as talking to Lu Yizhi. Of course, it was Lu Yizhi before he showed another side.
In fact, although they had met several times, this was their first exchange, not counting the time when Lu Yizhi accompanied them to Linglongfang to buy things.
But it can't be ignored. When Miss Qixing faced her at that time, no matter what she was thinking, the shopkeeper's attitude was impeccable.
This shows that she is indeed a sensible and intelligent woman.
Miss Xiahou raised her head and looked at her: "Yes, I did not know that you were engaged to him, but I did know your relationship with him. I thought you were wishful thinking and even suggested that he have a quick and easy affair with you."
Who would have thought that in the end, she would be the one cut off by a sharp knife.
"So Lu Yizhi said that we know that the world is laughing at our Xiahou family for stealing husbands. It is irrefutable and we deserve to be scolded."
She looked at Miss Qixing.
"If you want to blame me and scold me, you should do it."
Qixing smiled: "If others don't know, it's inevitable to scold you. I know, so I won't scold you."
She actually didn't cry, fuss, scold, pull her hair, or start a fight. Zhu Chuan curled his lips, this woman is really boring.
Zhu Chuan turned his head and didn't bother to look. Qixing, who was listening in his ears, continued.
"I also want to thank you for not telling anyone else my identity and allowing my store to continue operating."
It was just a matter of asking him to pretend to be busy with business. When talking to this lady, he never forgot to mention her shop. Are you really crazy about wanting to get rich? Zhu Chuan laughed in his heart.
Miss Xiahou was obviously stunned for a moment. She was talking about the worldly affairs of men and women, and suddenly talked about opening a store.
It seems that this business is what she cares about most?
"This is my future, of course I care about it." Qixing saw her doubts and said with a smile, "You are not the only ones who have a future, I, an embroiderer, also have a future."
The future... Miss Xia Hou looked at her. In fact, from the first time she saw her, she knew that she was a very serious embroiderer. She also said at the time that it was like studying, a craft that can only be acquired through hard study.
Later, the embroiderer took over the business of the royal workshop and was rewarded by the five consorts and the emperor.
At that time, she also guessed that Qixing would not leave the capital. The guess was based on intuition, mixed with male and female matters, and was vague.
Now I got the accurate answer from Qixing.
Reading has a future, and so does the embroiderer. The scholar Lu Yizhi cares about the future, and the embroiderer Qixing also cares about the future.
So what does she mean? Does it mean that Lu Yizhi's matter has nothing to do with her?
Miss Xiahou looked away.
"You're welcome. We haven't gone out or seen anyone, so we haven't had time to spread the word." She said, "But we won't remain silent forever. We have to speak even if we are in the wrong."
Qixing asked: "What are you going to say?"
Miss Xiahou glanced at her and said calmly: "Tell the truth, so I won't hide your identity, but it's not because I hate you that I won't hide it, it's just the facts I know."
"But it's not good for me." Qixing said with some sincerity, "Can you just say something bad about Lu Yizhi and don't mention me."
How could someone be so majestic... Miss Xiahou looked at Qixing again, looking surprised and a little inexplicably irritable.
"Is this good for me?" She couldn't help but raise her voice, "I don't say bad things about others. I'm not good at all. If I say bad things about others, how can I be any better? I'm already like this.
Why are you still asking me to do this and that? After all, I..."
What went wrong to end up like this?
Yes, that's right, she dares to come out to face everyone, she doesn't retreat or avoid, she has read a book, is smart and sensible, and understands the truth, but she is just a young girl, she is also a human being, she can be afraid, resentful, and capable.
sad.
She was really sad.
Thoughts flashed across my mind, sourness rushed into my heart, and I could no longer suppress my tears.
Miss Xiahou used her last strength to turn her head and look down the cliff, with her back to Qixing.
"Miss Qixing, you don't need to say anything anymore. I know you are innocent, but I am innocent too. We innocent people should not make things difficult for each other." She said, "You go, I want to be alone for a while."
The person behind him did not leave, but asked curiously: "Are you crying?"
Miss Xiahou could no longer hold back her temper and turned away, and the tears on her face were no longer hidden.
"Yes, I'm just crying." She shouted, "I just found a place to cry where no one is! I don't want people to see how embarrassed I am! Are you satisfied now?"
Qixing nodded and said with a smile: "Miss Xiahou is a victim, how can she not cry, be angry or complain, that's how it should be."
Miss Xiahou didn't know what to say for a moment.
"Are you here to see my joke? It's funny, isn't it?" She said bitterly, "It seems that Miss Qixing is really enjoying herself."
She started to say rude and even vicious words again.
Qixing laughed loudly: "Whether it was when Miss Xiahou wanted to get rid of me or now when I am being fought over by Huo Lian and Lu Yizhi, I have indeed had a better life than you. For example, Lu Yizhi found excuses to trick you for me.
You, for example, now two people are competing for a girl, but you are the third one who gets scolded."
Miss Xiahou was so angry that she wanted to stand up, but she held it back.
"Miss Qixing is so amazing, I, Xia Houqing, am ashamed of myself." She gritted her teeth and said.
Qixing looked at her and smiled and said: "You don't need to compare with me. What I mean is that since you are not doing well, you must let others know. Of course, your anger and grievances must also be known. I said it before, I don't know.
You are not guilty. The world does not know your affairs. It is human nature to scold you, blame you and laugh at you. Miss Xiahou, you are too proud, but pride does not mean being depressed and sulking. It should be open-minded and free of joy, anger, sorrow and joy."
Miss Xiahou seemed to laugh angrily again.
"Thank you for teaching me." she said.
Qixing smiled: "You don't need me to teach you. Miss Xiahou knows very well in her heart who caused what happened now and why. You don't mean to resent me when you say unpleasant things. You know in your heart that I am innocent."
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Miss Xiahou looked at her and said, "What Miss Qixing says is whatever she says." After saying that, she turned her head and looked down the cliff again, "You can go, I really want to be alone for a while."
This time I heard a voice coming from behind.
"However, it's better to treat your foot injury first, otherwise when your maid comes to find you, you will have to be supported by someone, or even find someone to carry you back, which will be even more embarrassing."
Miss Xiahou took a deep breath and turned around, watching the woman stretch out her hand from her cloak and saying hello: "Qiu Niang, you are good at healing wounds. Go and show her."
Miss Xiahou's eyes were shocked, not because Qixing pointed out that her foot was injured, nor because she had someone give her treatment, but -
"Your hands -" She ignored the pain in her feet and stood up suddenly, looking at the chains tied to her wrists that were no longer covered by her cloak.
Qixing glanced at her, smiled, turned and walked away.
The sound of rattling chains could be heard in the mountain breeze.
Miss Xiahou heard this sound. She was still young and a little naughty at that time. She followed the wet nurse to watch the prisoners crossing the street. The prisoners with their hands and feet tied in chains were driven past, leaving such a splashing sound in her ears.
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What's going on - Miss Xiahou couldn't help but want to catch up, but she couldn't help but feel the pain when she raised her foot and took a step, and she fell over with an ouch. Fortunately, Qiuniang had already walked down neatly and reached out to help her.
"Miss, don't move, let me take a look." She said and comforted, "Don't worry, I can fix any sprained tendons or broken bones. At least I can support you and walk back without any abnormality."
Miss Xiahou couldn't see the seven stars anymore. She could only sit down and asked the woman anxiously: "What's wrong with her? Why is she tied up with chains?"
Qiuniang didn't seem to hear, she just stretched out her hand to hold up Miss Xiahou's skirt and groped for one ankle: "Is this here? Don't worry, Miss, no bones were hurt..."
She chattered nonchalantly, and Miss Xiahou gradually calmed down. She didn't ask any more questions or say anything else. What could a maid, a maid in Huo Lian's house, say to her?
She looked towards the cliff. The woman didn't know what she had done. Severe pain came from her ankle and then spread throughout her body, making her break out in a cold sweat, but she didn't say a word.
Maybe my mind is not here.
Her heart was sinking, overwhelmed by anxiety and seemingly annoyance.
What she said before was really not human.
How can you live a good life?
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"Ah."
Zhu Chuan looked at Qixing, who was dragging his chain and walking slowly.
"Now that's good, Miss Xiahou must not have the heart to tell others your identity. Your store can be saved."
Qixing followed up and said, "That's really great."
Zhu Chuan pouted: "If you want to pretend to be pitiful, why don't you show the chains from the beginning? You'll save so much nonsense."
"I'm not pitiful, why are you pretending?" Qixing said, looking at Zhu Chuan and smiling, "How kind your governor is to me. He didn't hand over me, the chief criminal of Mo clan, to the emperor, and he didn't beat me and interrogate me. He was so delicious and delicious.
You serve me as a servant, and you also take me on spring outings and royal banquets. A Mohist is not satisfied with being treated like this, and if he pretends to be pitiful, he will not be able to live up to the governor of your family."
Zhu Chuan counted his fingers in his heart and nodded in his mind. Yes, the governor was really kind to her, so she understood.
"However, I'm not here to serve you, I'm here to take care of you!" He quickly corrected as he thought of something.
Qixing nodded: "That's about it." After saying that, he gestured to the front, "There's no one here. I don't want to sit in the sedan anymore. Bring the horse over."
Zhu Chuan glanced at her: "You can still ride a horse like this? Don't ask me to unchain you."
Qixing said with a smile: "The chain is not here. Isn't the chain in Linglongfang? It's all under your control."
That's true. Zhu Chuan waved his hand and called the Ducha Sibingwei next to him to bring the horse over, and then personally held Qixing and sat on the horse.
"You must sit still," he said. "It's my fault if you fall."
The horses are not sedans. They sit sideways and sway, just like crossing a single-plank bridge.
Qixing swayed gently as the horse moved, held the reins with both hands, and said, "No, it won't fall off if it is hung on the horse."
What does hanging on a horse mean? She thought she was a sword, Zhu Chuan thought to himself. Before he could say anything, he saw the woman pull the reins suddenly, and the horse neighed and rushed forward like a wild horse.
Zhu Chuan's scoff turned into a yell, and the three servant girls also screamed. The horse rushed out, but the man did not fall off. As the horse galloped further and further away——
"Zhu Chuan, look at my riding skills. Is it better than your commander-in-chief?"
A female voice was carried by the wind.
Zhu Chuan was furious and wanted to run away——
"Chase!" he shouted, drawing his sword.
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Deep in the dense forest, the trampling of horses, the flying of birds and animals, and the excited voices of people gradually fade away.
It seemed like the forest suddenly became quiet in the blink of an eye.
A crisp bird song came from a distance, and there were also birdsong in the forest. With a crash, someone jumped to the ground from the big tree. At the same time, a person ran towards him from deep in the forest, watching.
The woman who landed on the ground had a smile on her face, and the dark forest became bright.