On the carriage ride back home, the atmosphere was dull.
Zhang Yanling frowned and looked out of the car window. The remaining snow on the streets was still lingering, and people were walking on the streets with their shoulders hunched and their sleeves wrapped up. The heavy snow still caused some disasters to the people in the capital, but this time the outer court was fully prepared, and it was
It did not cause the bad consequences of last year. It was just that the cold weather made the already deserted festival atmosphere even weaker.
The carriages and horses were driving slowly on the muddy streets, the wheels were busy, monotonous and boring, which was irritating. Zhang Yanling was also in a bad mood at the moment. The conversation just now with the Xu family and his son made Zhang Yanling more clearly aware of Xun Gui
Their selfishness and snobbishness. There is a reason for the decline of the nobles. It is not just the fault caused by the Tumubao Incident. It is also because for many years, the nobles have not thought about progress, grabbed profits, and only thought about their own gains and losses.
Short-sighted and depraved.
For the sake of profit, they gave up many of the responsibilities and responsibilities that a noble family should have, and gave up the courage and loyalty of their ancestors who fought in blood. They became selfish, care about gains and losses. For their own interests, they can even sell out.
Dignity can be ignored.
The performance of the Xu family and his son made Zhang Yanling clearly realize that it is impossible to completely transform such a declining and decadent group. It is childish to act with emotion, and perhaps using it for profit is the best choice.
Of course, I cannot choose to break up with them because of my anger. After all, the nobles still have military power in their hands. I need the power in their hands, so I still have to cooperate and get their help.
"Master Hou, what's wrong with you? Are you in a bad mood?" Xu Wanyi, who had been paying close attention to Zhang Yanling's expression, asked softly.
Zhang Yanling turned around and said with a smile: "It's nothing, don't think too much."
Xu Wanyi said: "Don't coax me, I can see it. Did my father and brother say something to you? Today I can see that their attitude towards you is a little colder. They are really too much. I
terribly sorry."
Zhang Yanling said softly: "Don't worry, it's none of your business. Besides, I don't care about the attitudes of your father and brother. They have their own ideas, and there's nothing wrong with that."
Xu Wanyi bit her lower lip and muttered: "Master Hou, if you don't want to come to see them in the future, then we will not come back in the future. This will prevent them from making you angry."
Zhang Yanling said with a smile: "That's not the case. They are your parents and brothers. Why don't you come back? That's not etiquette."
Xu Wanyi said: "If they treat you badly, they treat me badly. They just don't take me to heart. Why should I come back to see them."
Zhang Yanling smiled and said: "How can we give up family ties? I won't allow you to have conflicts with your parents because of me. I really have nothing to do with you."
Xu Wanyi sighed and said softly: "Although I don't know what you are thinking, I do know what kind of people my father and brother are. When we were attacked last time, when they stood by and watched, I saw through it.
Naturally, I cannot let go of their parental affection, but their snobbery and selfishness makes me disgusted. In short, if they don’t change their attitude towards you in the future, I will never go back."
Zhang Yanling looked at Xu Wanyi's face that was red from the cold, and felt very grateful. Xu Wanyi could protect herself in this way and care about her own feelings, which already speaks volumes.
Zhang Yanling drew the curtains, and the interior of the carriage became dim, but there was no cold wind pouring in, and it was much warmer.
"Wanyi, do you really mean what you said yesterday? Do you really want to regret your original decision and start over with me?" Zhang Yanling said solemnly.
Xu Wanyi said softly: "Of course, do you think I am joking? I mustered up the courage to say it. You didn't answer me yesterday, which embarrassed me so much."
Zhang Yanling said: "I'm sorry, I don't know how to answer you at the moment. In addition, I'm not sure whether what you said is true or false. I don't meet the standards in your mind. I remember that you were talking about your future husband.
If you are like a dragon or a phoenix among men, you have the strategy to stabilize the country in literature, you have the ability to conquer all the wastelands in military force, you are the one who is admired by thousands of people... But I am obviously not that kind of person."
Xu Wanyi sighed softly: "That's because Wanyi is too naive. After nearly a year, I have understood how ridiculous and naive my original idea was. To put it bluntly, there is no such person as I mentioned in the world.
Even if there is one, it may not be a good companion."
Zhang Yanling smiled and said: "You understood it quite quickly."
Xu Wanyi said: "I was in boudoir before and didn't understand the world at all. After reading some books, I thought the people and things in the books were extremely perfect, and I envied the gods and couples in those books. But now
I realized that those were all unrealistic fantasies."
Zhang Yanling nodded slightly. Social experience is the best book, which will make you understand many real truths. Some things can never be learned from books. Xu Wanyi also experienced a lot of things after getting married. This may be why
The catalyst for her psychological change.
"I used to be arrogant and ignorant, thinking that everything was for granted. After I married into the Hou Mansion, I met many people in the manor and met Axiu Ruqing and the others, and I realized how shallow and ignorant I was. They are all kind-hearted
They are sincere people, and apart from having a higher background, I am actually incomparable to them." Xu Wanyi said.
"There's no need to be humble. You still have many advantages." Zhang Yanling said with a smile.
"Listen to me, I used to feel that I was superior and thought that others were just worthless and thoughtless zombies. However, after getting in touch with me, I realized that everyone is a person with flesh and blood and emotions. They work hard and live hard.
, Although they work hard, they live a meaningful life. In comparison, I am like a walking zombie. This makes me very frightened and ashamed." Xu Wanyi said softly.
Zhang Yanling feels a little pity for Xu Wanyi. Xu Wanyi seems to have gone through deep soul reflection. After all, he is a wise person who studies and knows how to reflect and regret. It sounds simple, but in fact it is not easy. Denying oneself is a matter of
Difficult thing.
"I admit, I was very disgusted with Mr. Hou before. I always felt that you were a shameless person who ruined my innocence and harmed me for the rest of my life. However, the more we get along with you, the more I feel that you are not what I imagined.
That kind of person. After getting to know Ruqing, I found that Ruqing is not the kind of vain woman I imagined. She and you really love each other. But this makes me very confused. I once asked her, is
You didn't force her, but she said that was absolutely not the case. She said that I had misunderstood you, saying that you are actually a very responsible and capable person who treats people around you well and is very admirable in what you say and do.
. She said that she was willing to marry you solely because she admired your character, ability and sense of responsibility. She also talked about a lot of things between you and her, and a lot of things you had done. This made me very happy.
surprise."
Zhang Yanling smiled bitterly and said: "Ruqing said that I am too good. She likes me, so she thinks I am good at everything. You must not believe it."
Xu Wanyi nodded lightly and said: "I was indeed doubtful and felt that it was not trustworthy. But until that day, the day we returned from a trip to Xishan, the night we were attacked. When I desperately thought I was going to die there, you
But it showed up. Do you know what I was thinking at that time?"
Zhang Yanling said with a smile: "You must be so grateful that you shed tears, right?"
Xu Wanyi said: "It's natural to be grateful, but I think it's something else. I'm thinking, isn't it that the person I hoped for before would appear like a hero in times of crisis and then risk his own life to save him?
Me? Although you didn't come on colorful auspicious clouds or wear golden armor. But at that time, the moment I saw you, I felt that you were the most amiable, chic and handsome husband in the world.
"
Zhang Yanling burst out laughing and said: "At that time, I was trying to avoid being hunted by strong men. I had a disgraced face, my hair was in a messy bun, and I was covered in stinking mud. I can't compare to being handsome and unrestrained."
Xu Wanyi rolled her eyes at Zhang Yanling and said softly: "What surprised me even more was that Mr. Hou rushed over to save people alone. I didn't expect that you would really fight for the people under you. From that moment on, I
I understand that what Ru Qing said is right. You can save your servants at all costs, let alone your relatives and friends. From that moment on, I knew that my previous views on you were wrong."
Zhang Yanling smiled and said: "You are not bad. I am going to die, and you have to follow me. You are also very courageous."
Xu Wanyi said: "I was scared to death, but if you died, I would die too. So I followed you. Fortunately, I didn't become a burden."
Zhang Yanling laughed and said: "Not only is it not a burden, it is a great help. If I didn't have your help, I would have to explain it. The princess is a hero among women. This is something I didn't expect."
Xu Wanyi said in a deep voice: "So, from that day on, I figured it out. How can there be the kind of person in this world that I imagined? A truly good man is precisely someone like Mr. Hou. In order for the people around him to be able to
Go and fight for your life, even if they are just servants in your house. No wonder the people around the Marquis
People are sincerely good to Mr. Hou, that’s because Mr. Hou is also sincerely good to them. People around Mr. Hou understand that at the critical moment, you will not abandon them. What else in this world can
What could be more secure than having someone beside you who is willing to fight to protect you?"
Zhang Yanling smiled and said: "It turns out that I am such a good person, and I didn't realize it myself."
Xu Wanyi said angrily: "Don't be so playful, they are telling the truth. However, Wanyi has made a decision. Since God wants me to marry you, he has his arrangements. Wanyi didn't know Mr. Hou before.
, not sensible either, and treats Mr. Hou too much
I was offended. Now that Wan Yi has understood it, she can't make any more mistakes. That's why Wan Yi shamelessly said so many shameful things to Mr. Hou. Wan Yi wanted to really marry Mr. Hou, but he didn't know
Will you accept me?"
Zhang Yanling looked at Xu Wanyi quietly. In the dim carriage, Xu Wanyi's eyes were full of anticipation and nervousness. This was something he had never seen in her eyes. Zhang Yanling actually had the same opinion of Xu Wanyi.
Constantly changing. From the initial dislike of this arrogant princess, to recently I feel that she is more and more cute, and I am no longer so psychologically repulsive.
In addition, after the skin-to-skin kiss that night, I felt even more guilty towards her. At this moment, Xu Wanyi confessed her feelings, how could she refuse? Originally, Xu Wanyi was a first-rate talent with good looks. Such a human being
With the beauty in front of me, I said these words affectionately, and I am afraid I would be a fool to refuse.
"Princess, the three chapters of the agreement are lifted today, right?" Zhang Yanling said solemnly.
Xu Wanyi's eyes showed surprise, and she nodded: "Okay. I'll listen to you."
Zhang Yanling smiled and said: "From today on, we are a real couple."
Xu Wanyi choked up and said: "Okay, let's be a real couple. I hope the Marquis will ignore the past grudges and show mercy in the future. Wanyi will wholeheartedly be your wife."
Zhang Yanling smiled and nodded, reaching out and hugging Xu Wanyi in his arms.