get married first, fall in love later

Qian Xiaobao finally lost the indifferent look on his face at the beginning, leaned forward slightly, and asked with a little nervousness in his eyes: "What's the result?"

No matter what, I could still attract her attention, Wang Wanqing sighed, feeling helpless but inevitably feeling joyful.

"Your Majesty is a smart man. I just mentioned a few words and he already has a sense of proportion. As far as I know, today he has issued an order to punish those who participated in this matter from the household department...including my elder brother."

Although what my brother did is really not worthy of sympathy, but after all, he is a blood relative. As a younger sister, I have hurt him to such a degree, and I can't help but feel sad.

Qian Xiaobao looked at her serious face, and couldn't hide his sadness. Knowing that she felt sorry for his elder brother, he felt guilty, so his tone slowed down a little unconsciously: "I don't know that brother Ling is now..."

"Creating coins privately is a felony, but as an uncle of the state, he must enjoy the extra grace of the emperor, so the punishment is naturally lighter. He was only demoted from his official position and fined an additional two years' salary, so he let it go."

The punishment of demotion and salary is too light for such a felony as privately coining coins.But once the affairs of the DPRK and China involved some relatives in the harem, it would be very complicated.Qian Xiaobao just nodded his head lightly and didn't say anything else.

Wang Wanqing looked up at her, and continued: "It's just that, Xiaobao, it's hard to get back the silver taels you lost earlier. Although the emperor did this for you, he didn't expect to make you feel wronged in vain."

Qian Xiaobao's handsome face was calm at the moment, and there was no trace of turmoil in his bright eyes. It seemed that the person Wang Wanqing mentioned had nothing to do with her.

"Your Majesty is serious. The whole country is a royal land. Although the family property of the grassroots is meager, if your majesty needs it, you should give it to you with both hands. How can you talk about being wronged?" For no reason, I heard some coldness and disappointment in this peaceful tone.

Is the last bit of hope for him in your heart finally disillusioned?Looking at this, could it be that you were also a little moved by him?

Wang Wanqing's heart was inexplicably bitter because of her guess, but she still suppressed a faint smile and comforted her: "Your Majesty is also thinking of you..."

"Please don't say these meaningless things again, my lady."

Qian Xiaobao interrupted her with a blunt tone, paused, got up and bowed to her, and said indifferently: "I wonder if the empress has any other explanations?"

Wang Wanqing smiled wryly, and murmured: "Is there nothing else to say between you and me besides him?"

Qian Xiaobao just pretended not to hear, and stood there calmly without responding.

"That's all." Wang Wanqing got up and walked in front of her, raised his eyes and looked deeply for a moment, and then said: "Since this matter is over, you will leave Beijing soon, right? Say goodbye today, and I'm afraid we won't see each other again. You... take good care of it." After speaking, he looked at her again with reluctance, and finally left without hiding his heartache.

When Wang Wanqing's figure disappeared, the person who had been sitting quietly watching for a long time finally got up, moved his legs that were still somewhat inconvenient, and came to Qian Xiaobao's side, calling softly: "Xiaobao, are you okay? "

Qian Xiaobao collected his mood, raised his head and smiled brightly at her: "I'm fine. Now that the issue of the counterfeit bank notes has been successfully resolved, I'm naturally very happy in my heart. What's wrong?"

Ouyang Xi put on a serious look on a rare occasion: "You are not happy, it should not be because of the fake bank notes, but what is the reason?" She stopped and lowered her head for a while, then asked softly: "Is it really for His Majesty the Emperor? Xiaobao, do you really like him in your heart? That's why you feel sad because he designed you like this?"

Qian Xiaobao didn't refute immediately, but turned to look up at her and asked: "You all think that I like him, or you all think that he likes me, but what do you mean by liking? what?"

Ouyang Xi was about to answer, but Qian Xiaobao continued to ask and answer: "We used to fight swords together, ride horses into the world. We drank together on the couch, danced swords together under the moon, and listened to each other's intimate feelings for many nights. In other words, do you like this kind of brotherly friendship?"

Ouyang Xi's eyes darkened, and he stood silently by the side without speaking.Qian Xiaobao also continued his own words and said: "He once saved my life under the sword, and I also helped him become emperor when the court was in trouble. We used to know each other and stayed together in the most difficult times. Does it count as a favorite?"

Ouyang Xi looked up at her with flustered eyes, and asked, "Xiaobao, what exactly are you trying to say?"

Qian Xiaobao gently took her hand, supported her to sit aside and leaned against his side, lowered his head and kissed her forehead, and said: "I like him, but this kind of thing seems to be that I like Mo Xue." , I like Qing Xiao, I like Ah Er Ah San Ah Si. When I am in trouble, I can hold a sword to help, and when I am free, I can meet together. It is a joy to know each other, but it is not the only one in my heart who can stay together for a lifetime of."

When Ouyang Xi heard her words, the boulder hanging in her heart fell to the ground with a bang, but she still asked worriedly: "But you look so unhappy..."

Qian Xiaobao sighed softly when he heard the words, and held her hand tightly in his palm as if looking for comfort, then said sadly: "Thinking of the things he has done in recent days, forcing taxes, bullying fields, Land, illegal wealth collection, wars everywhere, and I used to blame you for those dirty little thoughts in my heart, and I did not hesitate to buy murder to persecute you. This is really a far cry from the handsome young man with lofty aspirations and dedication to the country and family. , I almost can't remember his high-spirited appearance when we first met."

"So you are sad for the past Mu Huaijin who no longer exists?"

"Maybe. It's just that there is some sadness of 'life is just like the first time we met', and worries about the future." Qian Xiaobao felt uneasy when he thought of what Mu Huaijun said when he deliberately talked to her before going out this time. What's more: "If he continues to act recklessly like this, I'm afraid it will soon be the time to meet with each other."

Ouyang Xi didn't care about those things that she had or didn't have, or she didn't care about things that had nothing to do with her at all, as long as she was sure that Qian Xiaobao had her in her heart and only her, that would be enough.Immediately, she snuggled into the other party's arms and said with a bit of coquettishness: "The matter of the fake bank notes is settled, so should we leave the capital and go to other places to play next?"

Although the capital is prosperous and prosperous, and there are many delicious and interesting things, but there is always Mu Huaijin who is always eyeing Qian Xiaobao, and she is always a little uneasy.And the queen Wang Wanqing who came today, for some reason, she seemed to have a different kind of affection for Xiaobao.Alas, I have to guard against these people who covet her father-in-law's beauty all the time, and I am really tired in my heart. It is better to leave this place of wrongdoing earlier.

Qian Xiaobao seemed to see through her small thoughts at a glance, and agreed with a faint smile: "Since Xi'er is bored, let's tidy up a bit and leave tomorrow."

On the second day, Qian Xiaobao finished explaining the relevant matters in the small mansion in the capital, and arranged for Qian Si to stay behind. Then he brought Qian Er, Qian San and Ouyang Xi to set off again.

It's just that before everyone could get out of the yard, a figure quickly rushed out from the side yard and stopped in front of them.

Ouyang Xi was so frightened by the figure that suddenly rushed in front of her eyes that she slapped her chest. When she looked up and saw it was Jiang Qingxiao, she immediately became angry and said, "Qingxiao, what the hell are you doing? You are trying to scare me in broad daylight." Dead man?!"

Jiang Qingxiao was full of grievances, and from the corner of his eyes, he secretly glanced at Wuying who was standing indifferently not far away, and said to Ouyang Xi, "Xi'er, why didn't you take me with you when you left?"

Oh, what I said reminded Ouyang Xi, originally she thought Qian Er would stay in the capital, in order to match the two, she went to Qing Xiao and asked her to stay in the capital and try to catch the beauty.Who knew that Qian Xiaobao was going to take Qian Er with her when she was leaving, and in her haste, she really forgot to ask Qing Xiao to go with her.

But it's not in line with Ouyang Xi's character to admit mistakes easily, she rolled her eyes, looked at Jiang Qingxiao deliberately and said: "At that time you just said that we would bring you to the capital, now you should naturally go to the people in your door, What are you going to do with us?"

"I..." Jiang Qingxiao was at a loss for words for a while, although she was very eager, she really couldn't think of any words to refute, she just looked at Ouyang Xi with a sad face, and glanced at the people who were watching coldly from time to time.

"Okay," it's enough for Ouyang Xi to tease her a little bit, and it's important to hurry, so he waved his hands and said with a magnanimous look: "If you really want to go out with us, then follow. But I The ugly words can be said before, you have to pay for all the expenses yourself, don't expect me to help you."

Jiang Qingxiao laughed heartily when she heard the words, nodded repeatedly and said: "Don't worry, don't talk about me, I can pay for the expenses of the big guys."

"That's about the same." Ouyang Xi had a serious face on his face, but he was really happy in his heart: I didn't expect that I just teased her a little, and unexpectedly saved a lot of expenses. Hehe, this business is done It's worth it!

This time we set off from the capital, because there was nothing urgent and we had plenty of time, so in order to take care of Ouyang Xi who couldn't ride a horse, Qian Xiaobao specially prepared a carriage that was not spacious but very comfortable.

Qian Xiaobao and Ouyang Xi walked into the carriage arm in arm. Qian Er was still sitting in front and driving the horse as when he came here, but it was not Ah San who stood side by side with her, but always kept the horses behind her. She clings to Jiang Qingxiao.

"Where's Ah San?" Ouyang Xi asked after looking around outside the car.

"He himself followed on horseback in the dark, in case of any accident."

Ouyang Xi's eyes widened when he heard the words: "Ah San knows the invisibility technique, so can horses too?"

Qian Xiaobao smiled "hehe", shook his head silently and looked at her for a while, and then replied: "Whoever said that following in the dark must use invisibility."

Ouyang Xi was waiting to ask again, but the galloping horse suddenly let out a long howl, and then the carriage stopped suddenly. Before she had time to react, she rushed forward with inertia. I fished it into my arms.