Forget it, anyway, the relationship between him and this bird is now one of mutual use. It is also a good choice to choose to ignore each other when the time is right.
"It is true that I forgot about it." Xu Mingyi turned to look in the direction of the carriage and said with a smile: "Since it is still willing to follow me back, then let it go."
She didn't remember until she was halfway there that she had forgotten to bring the bird, but she didn't think it was necessary to go back to get it.
As for whether Mingshi would be sad if she didn't take the bird back - she had considered this, but still felt it was not necessary.
"Miss Xu——"
Hearing this call, Xu Mingyi turned around.
In his sight, the young man's expression was extremely serious: "When I have settled the matter at hand, I will go to the capital to find you."
He likes her, very much.
But from the beginning, he was very clear about what kind of "intention" this love was based on - he wanted to guard her and protect her, rather than drag her into unknown dangers and abyss.
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Their eyes met, Xu Mingyi smiled and nodded: "Okay."
Her tone was relaxed and casual, but there was also seriousness in her eyes: "Then I'll wait for you."
She will wait for him to come to the capital to find her.
"But don't keep me waiting too long." She added after answering, as if she was half-joking.
Although it was the first time that she had fallen in love with someone, once it opened, she might have stopped it. If she turned around and saw another young man that she liked...then you can't blame her for not being dedicated enough.
ah.
"I will not keep you waiting."
Wu Chao looked at her with a solemn expression, almost as if he had made a promise to her.
Facing such a pair of eyes full of sincerity and courage, some indescribable emotions were surging in Xu Mingyi's heart, and she even suddenly felt like her nose was sore for no reason, but it was clear that she was more happy and moved——
There was a young man who, in order to be able to be with her, maintained his sanity, but seemed to be determined to overcome all difficulties.
In comparison, it actually looks like she wants to sit back and enjoy the success.
However, since they liked each other, how could there be any reason for him to run to her alone while she just stood there waiting for him to come?
Therefore, she will definitely not do nothing in the capital - she must also make her own efforts in order to get closer to him.
Because, if you really want to be together, the fastest way is to go in both directions, right?
The girl unconsciously clenched her fingers under the cover of her wide sleeves, feeling that her heart was also filled with strength along with him.
The two of them stood facing each other, each feeling something stirring in their hearts, but they both hid it behind their eyes and just looked at each other and smiled.
"Just send it here." Xu Mingyi said, "I have to continue on my way, otherwise I'm afraid I won't be able to stay in time before dark."
Wu Chao nodded.
"Okay, don't be in a hurry on the way. When you get to Beijing, remember to write to me -"
Xu Mingyi smiled and responded: "I know, go back quickly."
Wu Chao couldn't help but look at her deeply.
Do you think he is too long-winded and are you starting to get impatient?
"Then I'm leaving?"
Xu Mingyi nodded: "Be careful on the road."
Wu Chao then got on his horse.
However, when he was about to leave, he saw her jumping out of the carriage again and walking quickly in his direction.
When Wu Chao saw this, he felt a little confused, so he sat on his horse and waited for her.
"Take it with you to eat on the road, it's still hot."
Xu Mingyi handed the shortbread wrapped in oil paper to the young man on the horse.
He came to chase her in a hurry, and he probably didn't even have time to eat breakfast. It would be more than an hour before he could return to Beijing, and the weather was cold. It would be a shame not to eat something to cushion him.
Wu Chao reached out and took it.
Sure enough it was still hot.
The two of them talked for a while.
Qin Wu on the side was so anxious that he wanted to scratch his head.
Didn't you already say you were leaving just now? Why did you say you wanted to send a sesame seed pancake?
After eating sesame cakes later, do you still need to drink water when you are thirsty? When the girl gets a pot of water, will you have to talk for a while?
Is it over yet?
Fortunately, his girl was much more straightforward with beauty than he imagined, and she waved goodbye to Wu Shisun not long after.
Watching Xu Mingyi return to the carriage, Wu Chao drove his horse aside to make way for the group of people.
Seeing Qin Wu looking over, Wu Chao held the reins and raised his hand towards him.
Qin Wu returned the gesture expressionlessly, then rode away.
When the carriage that Xu Mingyi was riding in passed by, the boy who had been following the carriage with his eyes suddenly saw that the small hollowed-out carved window was pushed open, and the windshield curtain hanging in the window was also raised -
—
Before the girl sitting in the car could take off her cloak, her face was enclosed in a fluffy fur collar. Her eyes became darker, her lips became redder, and the smile on her cheeks became more lovely.
She smiled and waved to him.
Wu Chao also raised his hand.
It wasn't until the carriage was far away and the group of people and horses almost disappeared from sight that the young man turned the horse's head and hurried back in the direction of Ningyang City.
He could feel that the distance between him and her was getting farther and farther.
But he won't let the day of reunion come too late.
…
On his way back to Beijing, Xu Mingyi was far less anxious than when he came here. He mostly stayed in inns to rest at night, and no longer had to travel overnight.
In this way, after careful calculation, it took half a month to go back and forth.
On this day, a group of people entered the city before noon.
When they returned to the Zhenguo Palace, the Xu family, who had received the letter in advance, were already waiting outside the door.
When Xu Mingyi got off the carriage, he saw his grandfather taking the lead and waiting outside, as well as his father and mother, and even his second uncle. Did his second uncle even give up the confinement period for her?
Xu Mingyi was surprised and couldn't help but feel moved.
She just went out to play, and this battle was almost comparable to what happened when her grandfather returned in triumph.
And even Mr. Yao was there——
But why did Mr. Yao keep looking behind her?
Could it be that... Mr. Yao thinks she will bring something or someone back with her?
"Why do you look so thin?"
Mrs. Cui came forward, frowned and sighed: "Why did you delay coming back until now? In this deep winter, where can you compare to being at home outside? Isn't this just asking for trouble for yourself?"
"I got playful for a while..." Xu Mingyi smiled and said: "It's not easy to go out -"
Xu Jin couldn't help but sigh after hearing this: "You want to go out, but when will you not be able to go out?"
Is there anyone in this family who can control his daughter from going out?
"If you have something to say, we can't talk about it inside?" the old man said, waving to his granddaughter, his eyes kind and smiling, and said: "It's windy outside, follow your grandfather in quickly."
Xu Mingyi nodded with a smile and walked quickly towards the old man.
At this moment, a figure suddenly walked out of the courtyard in a hurry.
Xu Mingyi heard the footsteps and subconsciously raised his eyes to look over.
I saw a young woman wearing a dark blue cloak embroidered with white plum blossoms.
