Qiqi secretly thought to herself, this guy's wings are stiff and he actually dares to get angry at me, but then he thought about it, they have an engagement, and they are getting married soon. If the marriage goes smoothly, Hu Xiaotian will be her husband, maybe she should discuss this matter with him
After a while, it was not a big deal anyway, and it was not worth arguing with him in public. So I endured it and said softly: "You have come after a long journey, let's go in and rest first."
Hu Xiaotian and Qiqi came to the palace, Quan De'an personally served tea, and then stepped out knowingly. Only Hu Xiaotian and Qiqi were left in the flower hall. Hu Xiaotian picked up the tea cup and took a slow sip of tea.
Qiqi looked at Hu Xiaotian. They reunited after a long separation, but they did not have the close feeling of lovers. Except for the sudden hug just now, Hu Xiaotian's every move made her feel an indescribable sense of distance. Qiqi realized
It probably wasn't Hu Xiaotian's fault. This sense of distance came from deep in my heart. I was full of vigilance and precautions against the man I was about to marry.
I once remembered that before Hu Xiaotian left Kangdu for Dongliang County, his every move made me worried, and even his smile would make my heart beat faster. But this time when we met, it seemed that the feeling at that time was gone. I don’t know why.
Is it because she has grown up or because she has lost her past feelings for him? Qiqi soon realized that the union between them was only due to the needs of political interests. From the moment they got engaged, they were driven by politics and were driven by politics.
A pair of invisible hands pushed together, and before they even had time to taste the taste of being lovers, they had to face the fact of becoming husband and wife.
Hu Xiaotian slowly put down the tea cup, stared at Qiqi and said, "Why don't you speak?"
Qiqi smiled calmly and said: "When I heard that you were coming back, I imagined the scene where you and I would meet, and what I would say to you when we met, but I didn't expect you to come back so soon. As soon as I saw you, I even asked
I forgot everything I said."
Hu Xiaotian burst out laughing. His smile did not affect Qiqi. Qiqi's expression was still calm and calm, showing a calmness beyond his years. This calmness further widened the distance between them. Hu Xiaotian even felt embarrassed because of what he had just said.
That hug was a little awkward.
Qiqi blinked her beautiful eyes and said, "Didn't you receive my letter?"
"What letter?" Hu Xiaotian asked knowingly.
"I asked Huang Feihong to send you a letter because I don't want you to take the risk of coming back."
Hu Xiaotian said: "Maybe we missed each other on the way, what? You don't want me to come back and get married?"
Qiqi sighed and said: "You are so smart, you should know the purpose of the emperor calling you back to the capital."
Hu Xiaotian said: "Although the emperor is old, he should still be confused. What good will it do him to use this matter against me?"
Qiqi said: "You are developing too fast. It is inevitable that people will be wary."
Hu Xiaotian smiled and said: "If I don't come, I will be treacherous, disloyal to the court, and unjust to you. Would you like an unfaithful and unjust traitor?" His eyes fell on Qiqi, who was as delicate as a spring onion.
On top of the jade hand, he decisively stretched out his big hand and gently held it.
Qi Qi's hand was very cold. She didn't struggle when Hu Xiaotian held it, but just let it take its course. She said softly: "You are overthinking. Of course I know your difficulties and I won't blame you."
"Are you worried about me?"
Qiqi nodded.
Hu Xiaotian smiled and said, "Just saying these words to you is worth my coming back."
Qiqi said: "You should have heard about Brother Three Emperors. It was a helpless move for me to hand over the Prince's Mansion and Shence Mansion to him. The Emperor restored Brother Three Emperors' throne in order to weaken the power in my hands.
I think his ultimate goal is to make the Third Emperor the crown prince."
Hu Xiaotian said: "Wouldn't it be better to make him the crown prince? After you and I get married, I will take you to Dongliang County so that you don't have to deal with this mess anymore."
Qiqi couldn't help but feel moved when she heard that he was taking her to Dongliang County, but immediately shook her head and said: "The emperor will not let me leave Kangdu, and even you will not let you leave."
Hu Xiaotian chuckled and said: "He can't decide whether to leave or stay!"
Qiqi felt strong self-confidence from his words. She couldn't help but glance at Hu Xiaotian and asked tentatively: "Do you have a way to escape?"
Hu Xiaotian nodded and said: "If the emperor is unkind to you, don't blame me for being unjust to him."
Qi Qi threw away his big hand as if she was frightened, and exclaimed: "You must not have such thoughts."
Hu Xiaotian held her catkins in his hands again, his eyes showing deep affection: "Qiqi, I won't let anyone hurt you."
Qiqi's heart trembled when she heard this, and she almost didn't shed tears because of his words, but she immediately reminded herself from her heart that she must be calm. The reason why Hu Xiaotian said this was to confuse herself. She sighed.
He said in a tone: "You shouldn't come back, let's go, it's still too late to leave now."
Hu Xiaotian shook his head and said: "It's too late, and I haven't married you yet, so how can I be willing to leave?"
Hearing what he said, Qi Qi couldn't help but feel shy, and whispered: "Who said I want to marry you?"
Hu Xiaotian smiled and said, "Do you still want to regret your marriage?"
Qiqi said: "The Zhou family can regret the marriage, the Li family can regret the marriage, but our royal family can't regret it?"
Hu Xiaotian opened his mouth in shock. He discovered that he was indeed quite unlucky in matters of marriage. The previous two engagements ended in tragedy, but Qiqi said one thing wrong. It was not that the Li family regretted the marriage, but that the Hu family regretted the marriage.
Qi Qi's eyes became gentle and she whispered: "I want to regret my marriage, but the emperor doesn't agree. By the way, do you want to go and see your future mansion?"
Hu Xiaotian nodded repeatedly.
The construction of the former Hu Mansion is now in full swing. When Hu Xiaotian came to his and Qiqi's future mansion, he could hardly find the appearance of the past. Not only had all the houses been renovated, but also the flowers, trees and vegetation in the mansion,
The garden waterscape has been completely redesigned. Now that the project has been mostly completed, Hu Xiaotian looked at the Prince Consort's Mansion in front of him and sighed in his heart, Hong Beimo is indeed a rare talent.
The future new house will be in the yard where Hu Xiaotian used to live. This is also the place where the largest project was carried out. Almost everything was demolished and rebuilt. A three-story building was built in the original place. The entire building is made of precious wood, and the pillars are
It also uses fine golden nanmu.
Judging from this small building alone, it can be seen that the emperor invested a lot in this Prince Consort's Mansion.
Hu Xiaotian sighed with emotion: "It's always not good to make such grand arrangements. Now the people of Dakang are still suffering from hunger and cold, and they are building a lot of construction for our marriage. If this matter spreads, what will the people think, and what will the civil and military officials think?"
What will they think of us?"
Qiqi said: "I don't want them to mobilize troops like this, but the emperor insists on doing this."
Seeing no one around, Hu Xiaotian whispered: "It feels like it's not a favor, it's a trick on us. The subjects will think that we are extremely extravagant. On the surface, we were given a gorgeous new house, but in fact, our
The reputation has been ruined."
Qi Qi couldn't help but want to laugh, but she scolded: "Don't talk nonsense. If you let the emperor know, he will definitely be furious."
Hu Xiaotian said: "Heaven knows and the earth knows that you know and I know, who will know if you don't tell me?" He looked at the craftsmen coming in and out around him, frowned and said: "All the people working here are from Hongbeimo.
Man, we have always been at odds with him, wouldn’t he have a hand in it?”
Qiqi said: "He doesn't dare!"
Hu Xiaotian shook his head and said: "The world is unpredictable and people's hearts are unpredictable. No, I have to let someone come over tomorrow to take charge of things here. Be careful of him digging holes here."
Qi Qi secretly laughed at him for being careless. If Hong Beimo wanted to deal with him, why would he do anything here?
While the two were talking, Hong Beimo happened to come over to inspect the progress of the project. Hearing that Hu Xiaotian was back, Hong Beimo was a little surprised, so he had to come over to meet him. Hu Xiaotian and Hong Beimo both
They were a friendly group, and they held each other's fists in greeting. Hu Xiaotian said: "Mr. Hong, thank you for your hard work."
Hong Beimo smiled and said: "It is Hong's honor to be able to do his part for the princess and Mr. Hu. When did Mr. Hu come back?"
Hu Xiaotian said: "I entered the city early this morning."
Hong Beimo looked at the small corridor in front of him and asked, "Master Hu, are you satisfied with the renovation?"
Hu Xiaotian said: "Satisfied, satisfied. I see that the project is already in progress, and I am preparing to ask my family members from the past to come back and tidy up this place."
Hong Beimo nodded and said: "That's right. Only the old people who have lived in the past know what Mr. Hong likes and wants. I have asked people to seal all the household items from the Shangshu Mansion in the warehouse in the backyard. Are they kept?
It’s up to Master Hu to decide whether to abandon it or not.”
Hu Xiaotian smiled and said: "Mr. Hong really took the trouble."
Hong Beimo said: "I would like to congratulate Mr. Hu and the princess on their happy event in advance. On the wedding day, Mr. Hong will give you a big gift."
Hu Xiaotian said: "This great gift from Mr. Hong will definitely surprise me."
Hong Beimo laughed loudly and said: "Definitely!"
Long Xuanen learned from Zhou Ruiyuan that Hu Xiaotian had arrived in Kangdu. He was a little surprised and said: "So soon? He actually came back a month in advance?"
Zhou Ruiyuan said: "It seems that Mr. Hu attaches great importance to this wedding."
A disdainful smile appeared on the corner of Long Xuanen's lips: "It's his honor for me to marry Qiqi to him, how dare he neglect it?" But he thought to himself, he thought Hu Xiaotian would push back, but he didn't expect him to come back so readily. This kid
He has always been very thoughtful, could he be confident?
Zhou Ruiyuan said: "I heard that Yongjiang Navy is gathering troops in Yunze for training."
Long Xuanen sneered and said: "Are you demonstrating to me? I have been sitting in this seat all day, and I still mean what I say."
Zhou Ruiyuan said: "I dare to ask, what are your Majesty's plans?"
Long Xuanen narrowed his eyes, looked at Zhou Ruiyuan surreptitiously and said, "What do you mean by Aiqing's words?"
Zhou Ruiyuan said: "I heard that the emperor is planning to establish a heir apparent?"
"Who said that?"
"That's what people say outside."
Long Xuanen burst into laughter, and the laughter lasted for a long time. He stared at Zhou Ruiyuan and said: "Zhou Aiqing, you have always been calm in doing things, how could you believe those ridiculous rumors outside?"
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