After being busy for most of the day, Zhao Xiyan's face looked slightly tired and her eyes were calm: "The distinguished guest refuses to leave. I'm here to see him off."
Xu Jing: "..."
Should he stop it, or should he applaud?
Zheng Xuanqing didn't even wink at all and watched with great interest. With this annoying guy around, Xu Jing couldn't say anything.
When Zhao Xiyan stepped past Xu Jing, his whisper floated in her ears: "I'll stay here. If there's anything wrong, just call me and I'll come right away."
Zhao Xiyan nodded.
Then, she stepped forward, pushed open the study door, and closed it gently.
Xu Jing frowned and stared at the door.
Zheng Xuanqing glanced at Xu Jing's face and whispered, "Your face is a little green."
Xu Jing was so angry that he couldn't help but kicked Zheng Xuanqing: "Get out of here. You are just turning green. I want to stay here, you go first."
Zheng Xuanqing refused to leave: "I am also a student of Master, so I have to stay until the end before leaving today."
Xu Jing's heart softened and he looked at his friend: "Zheng Er, are you going to enter the military camp?"
Zheng Xuanqing, who had been smiling playfully all day, suddenly fell down and nodded gloomily: "Yes. My father has already taken care of it. I will enter the military camp tomorrow and take my brother's previous position. From now on, I can no longer study with Master Zhao.
"
"You know me. I don't study hard, and I never take martial arts seriously. My biggest ambition in life is to eat, drink, and be a dandy for the rest of my life."
"My father and mother used to indulge me, and my eldest brother also loved me and followed my mischief. Now that my eldest brother has broken his leg, they put all their hopes on me. I can't let them down."
"But I feel really scared."
"I'm not afraid of going to the military camp and enduring hardships. I'm just afraid that I won't be able to accomplish anything and will disappoint my parents and eldest brother."
Xu Jing felt a little sad when he heard that. He reached out and patted his friend's shoulder: "Don't be afraid, I believe you can do well. You didn't take it seriously before, but as long as you take it seriously..."
Zheng Xuanqing's face was filled with anticipation, waiting for praise and encouragement.
"You know that you are indeed neither good at literature nor at martial arts."
Zheng Xuanqing laughed in anger and passed away with a sigh: "You have the nerve to criticize me. Once I leave, we will see who is at the bottom of every class test. Just wait and see me enter the military camp and show off my glory and kill everyone."
!”
After the laughter, Xu Jing stopped his smile and said seriously: "Zheng Er, I believe in you, you can do it."
Zheng Xuanqing's nose felt sore and his eyes were a little red, and he nodded heavily.
A breeze blew and blew through the bright clothes of the young people.
The fun time of teenagers has passed. They are all growing up and have to shoulder their own important responsibilities.
…
In the study room.
The moment Zhao Xiyan pushed the door open and walked in, Murong Shen's whole body was shocked and he stared at her face closely.
During the time he came to Beihai County, he came to Zhaojiafang several times. This was the first time she took the initiative to see him.
Zhao Yuanming was also surprised: "Yue Ya'er, why are you here?"
On the other hand, he motioned her to leave with his eyes.
Zhao Xiyan returned a "be patient" look and looked at Murong Shen, who had a hawk-like gaze with a smile: "Colonel Murong is an honored guest. I have avoided seeing him many times. Captain Murong must be unhappy. Today, I specially
Come and meet me, I have something to say to Colonel Murong."
This beautiful face, which was ten years younger than he remembered, was as fresh and delicate as a flower. Even a polite smile made his heart agitate.
"Miss Zhao Liu, please tell me." Murong Shen suppressed his surging heartbeat, opened his mouth to respond, and glanced at Zhao Yuanming naturally.
What to look at?
Still want to avoid him?
Zhao Yuanming ignored it, took a book from the desk, and read it carefully.
Murong Shen: "..."
This Uncle Zhao seemed gentle and humble, but in fact he was tough and difficult to deal with. Anyway, it would be good to talk to her for a while before leaving.
Murong Shen calmed down and looked at Zhao Xiyan: "I sincerely seek to marry Miss Zhao Liu. As long as Miss Zhao Liu agrees, I, Murong Shen, swear to God that I will never let you down and that you will live a safe and honorable life."
"
He is not a person who likes to talk, and he never swears easily. Today is an exception. He first swore an oath in front of Zhao Yuanming, and now he swore an oath in front of Zhao Xiyan.
"I believe in Colonel Murong, I can do what I say." Zhao Xiyan looked back calmly: "I can't thank Colonel Murong enough for his thoughtfulness. However, the honor and wealth that Colonel Murong mentioned is not what I want.
.”
"I don't want to marry far away from home. I just want to stay with my father forever. I don't have any ambitions. I don't want to go to the capital. Living in Beihai County like this is the best life in my dream."
Murong Shen's heart was in turmoil.
Zhao Xiyan's words, although not stated explicitly, can be regarded as acknowledging the fact of rebirth.
Her rejection was also expected by him, and there was still a dull pain in his heart.
Yes, she just likes her little sweetheart. Unfortunately, he will never allow her to marry anyone else.
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is about to ascend the throne," Murong Shen said suddenly, "I will go to Qinglong Mountain tomorrow and lead the imperial guards back to the capital."
Zhao Yuanming, who was holding the book in his hand, moved his ears and quietly moved the book away, glancing at Murong Shen from the corner of his eye.
Then Murong Shen continued: "We say goodbye today, but I don't know when we will meet again. Miss Zhao Liu, please give me a calligraphy and painting!"
Seeing things makes me miss people. This Zhao Yuanming is very familiar.
Zhao Yuanming glanced at his daughter quickly, indicating with his eyes that she would nod in agreement and send Murong Shen away.
Zhao Xiyan's cold-heartedness was obviously beyond Zhao Yuanming's expectation.
Her expression remained unchanged, and she smiled lightly and said: "Captain Murong is making things difficult for me. I am a girl who is waiting for a calligraphy, and I have a clean reputation. How can I write and paint for men at will?"
There was a hint of sullenness in Murong Shen's tone: "The folding fan the prince is holding today must have been written by Miss Zhao Liu!"
Zhao Xiyan nodded naturally: "Yes."
"Why is Miss Zhao Liu favoring one over the other?" Murong Shen thought he could control it, but in fact, the fire of jealousy was burning in his heart and he was extremely uncomfortable.
Zhao Xiyan raised her eyes and looked at Murong Shen: "The prince and I studied together when we were five years old, grew up together, and are as close as family members. Even my veil, he didn't know how much he took away. Just a fan, I painted it
Painted, what’s so strange about it?”
"Colonel Murong was born and raised in the capital, and I had never met him before. When Captain Murong came to Zhaojiafang for the first time, he was like a disciple. I was really frightened. These days, I have been avoiding
I didn’t see you. I thought I had made my attitude very clear.”
"Colonel Murong kept saying that he sincerely wanted to marry me, and he was comparing himself to the prince."
"I dare to ask, what is the comparison between Captain Murong and the Crown Prince?"
