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In the middle of the night, Lan Qi was not so tired that he fell asleep directly, and felt quite refreshed after taking a bath; it is said that this is also due to the medicinal effect of the bell, and the sudden feeling is very miraculous.

He didn't say that he would spend the night in Zhiyue Building, but Ye Xuehuan didn't seem to want to go back for a while.The wing room was in a mess, Lan Qi looked at the unsightly stains on the bed, and thought of how Lu Yao would bury him and laugh at him later, he couldn't help it.

Ye Xuehuan didn't take it seriously: "Lu Yao can come up with these tricks in Zhiyue Tower, what kind of good thing can it be? Maybe he and Tong Xuan have tried them all."

Lan Qi thought of Tong Xuan's upright face again, and couldn't imagine what it would be like when he and Lu Yao rolled into bed.

Seeing him lost in thought, Ye Xuehuan felt amused, took out the cloak and tied it up for him, hugged him directly by the heels of his legs, and slowly led him back to the main building.

This kind of hug really tests the strength of the arms. Lan Qi is almost sitting on Ye Xuehuan's forearm, with his hands around his shoulders. It is exactly the way to hug a child. But Lan Qi likes it the most. My parents loved me very much.Fortunately, Lan Qi has a light body and Ye Xuehuan has been holding a gun all year round, otherwise it would be a bit embarrassing.

Although the main building of Zhiyue Building is high, it is not spacious inside. It is only used for receiving guests on weekdays, and the second floor and above are not open to the outside.The top floor is Lu Yao's own private living room, and the rest are storage rooms, archives, and lounges for servants on duty at night.

Lu Yao treated his servants extremely preferentially. In fact, almost all of these servants belonged to Ye Xuehuan. Lu Yao probably knew this, but he still stubbornly gave them monthly money and rest, and he didn't know who he was with. Angry.

It wasn't once or twice that Lu Yao died in front of him, but as long as he showed a little bit of dissatisfaction with Lu Yao, Tong Xuan would plop down on his knees and couldn't get up until he made it clear that he would not embarrass Lu Yao. .He has long been tired of Tong Xuan's behavior like an old hen protecting its cubs, and he doesn't want to pay attention to it at all, and let Tong Xuan dote on Lu Yao like a young mistress.

But seeing Lan Qi's growing petty temper, he felt that he had no right to criticize Tong Xuan.

The two returned to the main building, but no one greeted them as expected.According to the reliable information of the servants in the building, every time Lu Yao committed suicide in front of him, Tong Xuan would drag him back to educate him, educate him and put him on the bed, maybe it was just finished at this time.Ye Xuehuan always felt that Lu Yao always wanted to be cheap because of this, and he didn't want to deprive others of his interest; besides, at this time, he didn't want to hear Lu Yao's noise.

The servants in the building had already been ordered, and none of them showed up.Ye Xuehuan went straight to the top floor, walked through the corridor, pushed open the small door at the end, and the cold night wind came blowing in.

I have to say that Lu Yao is really very emotional in this aspect. He even picked out a small terrace on the top floor, with some potted flowers on it, a pergola, a soft couch, and even a huge swing chair. The rope is hung from the beam of the arbor.The arbor was open to the wind, but there were bamboo curtains hanging around it; Ye Xuehuan lowered the curtain, leaving only the side facing the swing chair, which also blocked a lot of the chill of the autumn night.

The entire chair is covered with soft cushions, and there are square pillows on both sides that serve as armrests; the seat is long and wide, and it is high from the ground. A tall and long-legged person like Ye Xuehuan can't touch the ground after sitting down. So he kicked on his boots, propped up the square pillow with one hand, and half-lyed down obliquely.

Lan Qi nestled comfortably in his arms, looked up and could see the clear night sky and the sparse starry sky, and sincerely praised: "Lu Yao really knows how to enjoy it."

Ye Xuehuan smiled and said, "When winter comes, I will bring you to enjoy the snow, and you will know how much Lu Yao can enjoy it."

It was already the middle of the night, the street was silent, the lights were sporadic, and there were occasional cries of autumn insects, it was peaceful and peaceful.

Lan Qi didn't think that Ye Xuehuan just brought him here to lie down and watch the stars, but he didn't bother to ask.The swing chair swayed gently, not the kind of ups and downs on the water surface that would make him spin, but the rhythm that lulls people to sleep like a cradle. Surrounded by the most familiar body temperature and breath, he couldn't help but start to feel sleepy.

"Hey, don't fall asleep." Ye Xuehuan bit the tip of his ear, took one of his hands and stroked him, "Hold on, okay?"

Lan prayed, bent his fingers, and held his palm back.

Lan Qi has many inconspicuous little habits, some of which may not even be noticed by himself, but Ye Xuehuan knows it all.For example, after falling asleep, he would unconsciously reach out to grab the corner of his clothes or cuffs, even when he was taking a nap alone, he would grab the pillow or quilt.When kissing, he would always unconsciously open his eyes secretly, watching his expression carefully.When being held in his arms, he must stick it to his left chest, and then cover the scar on his back with one hand.

These seemingly inadvertent movements are all expressions of insecurity.

He lingered in loneliness for too long, thinking that he had already adapted, but the fear of loneliness and loneliness was deeply branded in his bones, no matter how tightly he was hugged, no matter how hard he was told not to be afraid, he could not really come out, Maybe never get out.Although Ye Xuehuan was distressed, she didn't point it out. She just accommodated and softened him quietly. She would hold his hand when she slept, watch him carefully when she kissed, and let him lean on her when she was hugging him. On the left, let him listen to his own heartbeat.

These details are like sugar sand melted in warm water. No specific process can be seen, and no obvious changes can be seen, but only those who taste it know that the bowl of light white water has become sweet and delicious. cotton.

But he will not be satisfied with this, he also wants to give Lan Qi more, to fill his heart over and over again, so that his desires become more and more difficult to fill, so that he can keep filling him.

He also wanted to ask for more from Lan Qi, and plundered everything from him until they finished this life hand in hand, until they lay in the coffin together, until Lan Qi was completely at ease.

When it was warming, suddenly there was a whoosh, a dazzling light shot up into the sky, and burst into gorgeous fireworks again.It seems that the sound is neither far nor near, and it just happens to be the most convenient position for them to appreciate it.

The grotesque fiery trees and silver flowers reflected the entire night sky as bright as day, one flower burned out and fell, and the other rose one after another, gradually dissipating light spots, like a gold and silver star shower.The color and style of each flower are different, and it took a total of twenty flowers to subside. The faint smell of nitrate pervaded the air, and the continuous bursting sound was still buzzing in the ear drums, reminding this How magnificent and vigorous a sudden firework ceremony is.

Lan Qi was a little stunned. Although the fireworks are beautiful, they are actually gunpowder. They have always been strictly controlled by the imperial court, and private manufacture, sale, and use are not allowed. Only a big city like Mausoleum is qualified to hold a fireworks festival.Even Ye Xuehuan, the dignified third prince, should not have such a privilege, let alone there is no reason for it; he thought about it for a while, but he really couldn't figure out what kind of festival it was today, and it was necessary to set off fireworks in such a late night.

Ye Xuehuan smiled in his ear: "September 27, your birthday."

The word "birthday" is too far away, and it has never appeared in his life since he was six years old, so even he himself didn't think of it, and Ye Xuehuan never asked, so he probably went to check his back then. household registration.

He couldn't come to his senses, he said he was unhappy and unmoved, it was a lie, but this gift was too heavy, not to mention that his current status is just a male favorite, even if he is a real prince and concubine, he can't afford to enjoy it this treatment.

"You don't have to think about it." Ye Xuehuan smiled and kissed his forehead, "I didn't abuse my personal power. This gift...is given to you by Concubine Yamu."

Lan Qi was even more surprised that Empress Nangong Hegai hated him, the fish that slipped through the net of the Qi family, so how could she give such a generous gift; but after thinking about it, it was probably for the key to the imperial tomb.He couldn't laugh or cry at once. Back then, Empress Chu was selfless and treated everyone equally; but now Empress Nangong is actually such a mild-mannered person.

"I don't really care about the birthday, but the 20th birthday must be celebrated." Ye Xuehuan sat up straight and hugged him on his lap, "I can't hold a crown ceremony for you, at least I have to celebrate it." Congratulate secretly."

He dragged out a small brocade box from behind the square pillow, inside was a fine and light small silver crown lined with red silk, obviously it had been prepared long ago.He told Lan Qi to turn his back, removed his hair band, combed it with his hands, braided his hair finely, tied it into a bun, fastened it with a small crown, and fixed it with a plain silver hairpin.The hair crown is a simple five-petal plum blossom style, with south pearls inlaid on the stamens, and two long silver thread tassels tied behind the crown, hanging down to the shoulder blades.

There was a sudden extra weight on the top of the head, and Lan Qi was a little uncomfortable. He shook his head from side to side, and the tassel was thrown onto his shoulder.Ye Xuehuan supported his head and said with a smile, "Pay attention to your manners."

The fringe on the crown is a style only available in the upper class in the central area. It is mostly for men who have just been crowned, reminding them that they have entered adulthood and should always pay attention to their manners. It is indecent.

Ye Xuehuan turned him around again, held his small face and looked at it carefully.Lan Qi's face is tender, and he can't tell that he is at the age of crowning; but once he changes his hair style, he also shows a bit of maturity. The simple plum blossom style is neither rigid nor feminine, which sets off his plain appearance , that is, a calm and strong character.

Ye Xuehuan nodded in satisfaction: "Although Lu Yao is a bit stupid, he has good taste after all."

The children of nobles who have reached their twenties will hold the crowning ceremony in February, and there will indeed be fireworks on the night of the ceremony.Ye Xuehuan personally crowned him, and Nangong Yayu specially set off fireworks for him. Even though it was in the middle of the night with no one watching the ceremony or celebrating, the crowning ceremony was quite a success.

The North City gradually became lively, many people gathered on the street, all kinds of discussions vaguely drifted into Lan Qi's ears, but no one could guess the real reason.Ye Xuehuan invited Mo Ran and others to drink again today, and everyone came home with a lot of fun, but no one knew it was for Lan Qi's birthday.From this perspective, it is indeed a "secret" celebration.

Lan Qi suddenly felt a little emotional. When he first joined Skylark, he actually had no idea. He was trembling every day. Came here without any risk.Now being raised so well, that time in Skylark seems so far away; just a year ago, he never thought that he would be able to live to be crowned in peace, and even have a promising period again. A life to wait for.

"After tonight, my Lan'er will be an adult." Ye Xuehuan pinched the tip of his nose and smiled meaningfully, "You can marry."

Lan Qi curled her lips and said lazily, "If I were a woman, I would have been fucked up by you several times, and now I realize that I haven't been crowned yet?"

The corner of Ye Xuehuan's lips twitched, "You and I have known each other for less than a year, and you have grown your stomach several times. You are really talented."

"..."

Lan Qi once again dug his own grave, and instead of being provocative, he was molested, so his temper came up, and he snorted: "If you can really make my belly bigger, you will be considered a genius."

Ye Xuehuan scratched his chin like a kitten, her slightly narrowed eyes were filled with a dangerous smile, "Then I'll try, how many times will I have to fuck you to get pregnant."

Lan Qi was speechless, but he didn't blush as he used to. He also knew where Ye Xuehuan's weakness was. He leaned on his shoulder and said softly on purpose: "If I can, I'd rather conceive and have children for you." .”

"Little fool." Ye Xuehuan really suppressed her smile, hugged him and sighed softly, "Do you know how painful it is to conceive in October, and how dangerous it is to give birth? You don't have to go through this kind of suffering, I'm not too happy. There is nothing in this world worth my risking your safety, let alone the most unreliable thing like an heir?"

Lan Qi pursed his lips and asked, "What if you take the throne in the future?"

Ye Xuehuan knew what he meant, but deliberately misinterpreted it, and praised, "My Lan'er is ambitious, and wants to be the first male queen in the ages."

Lan Qi finally couldn't hold back any longer, and raised his head to stare at him, "Don't talk nonsense."

This person is always like this, joking and talking becomes a true confession, but if you ask more questions, it will turn back to full of meaty ridicule, unexpected affection is the most provocative, and it always makes Lan Qi heartbroken Unbearable itching, hard heartbeat.The only time I saw him lose control and lose his composure was in the rain alley of Yunshui Pass, when he was physically and mentally damaged, he showed such a weak posture; and it was probably Lan Qi who saw him in the most embarrassing appearance, and simply disappeared. The burden, all manners and postures in front of him are gone, and the words are becoming more and more unrestrained, and it can be said that the true nature is revealed.

But the joke is a bit too much these days.The former Feng Dynasty was very masculine, and there were countless formal male concubines of high rank, and even male noble concubines, but never a male queen.

In the face of the so-called Tian Gang, all merits and demerits will become insignificant; the former kings of the late Feng clan became more and more dissolute, and this layer of paper has long been so thin that it is indistinguishable from transparency, but no one dares to really poke it. break.Heirs have always been the top priority of the Tian family's royal family. Ye Xuequan can refuse to marry because of blindness, Ye Xuexun can excuse himself as weak, and Ye Xuehuan can pamper Lan Qi openly, but if he says that he doesn't want an heir I'm afraid that many officials and ministers want to bump into their ambitions in the Xuanzheng hall and force them to die.And if Ye Xuexun really married Mo Ran, after a hundred years, this anecdote of the prince "marrying" the frontier king would probably be regarded as a scandal by the historians. In the darkness of history, even Empress Nangong, who agreed to this marriage, did not get a good evaluation, but these people didn't care about what happened behind them.

Ye Xuehuan himself has no intention of competing for the throne, but he is always the most likely successor to the throne; it is almost impossible to establish a male queen without having an heir.Lan Qi didn't feel that he was talking nonsense, and believed that he might not be able to do it, but it was precisely because of this that he was particularly panicked.

But Ye Xuehuan said: "I have said long ago that my Ye Xue clan does not rely on a large number of people to build a country, let alone govern a country by a large number of people. Ding is not prosperous, but Chongyang is still prosperous and prosperous. The emperor has no sons, but still has brothers; even if he has no brothers, he still has nephews. Emperor heirs and Guozuo are different things. If we discard the basics and pursue the last, then I, Chongyang, will not be able to escape the fate of perishing in the end."

Lan Qi was completely speechless, but Ye Xuehuan's words were sonorous, but his thinking was too advanced, and he had completely deviated from normal worldly concepts. Even if he could understand it, it would take time to digest it.He was a little dazed, his thoughts drifted to the long time ago, and he murmured: "Queen Chu... also said similar things to me."

He can still remember that before the deed Gu was planted, he was not completely willing, thinking that Empress Chu was using himself to pave the way for her son, and he also asked Ye Xuehuan what kind of prince he wanted to know Does the Third Highness deserve his allegiance?

Empress Chu only replied indifferently: "You in the future may not be the you you are now, and your appearance in the future may not be the appearance you are in now. Whether he can take the throne, or even wants to take the throne, depends on his future ability, otherwise If you can ascend to the throne just by the four characters of "the empress's son", then Chongyang can only be a short-lived dynasty. As for you, what I want to do has nothing to do with him, and the deed Gu is not completely unsolvable. Once things are done, whether to stay or not is entirely up to you.”

At that time, Lan Qi didn't understand the meaning well, and he didn't have time to think about it for many years to come.By the time she truly became hidden and was able to contact the outside world, Empress Chu had already passed away, and Ye Xuehuan had already emerged in the northwest, her wings gradually growing.Empress Chu didn't seem to want him to be loyal to Ye Xuehuan back then, but after all, she recognized her master and couldn't help but care about it. She had been secretly paying attention to him, and after hearing various rumors about Ye Xuehuan, she was gradually attracted to him.

For Lan Qi at that time, Ye Xuehuan was too dazzling, and the contrast with him was too strong, so he yearned for it; even though he had never really met him, he recognized this master in his heart, and even spontaneously grew up with him because of this. He felt proud, wanted to be watched and recognized by him one day, and regarded him as the only light in the darkness, guiding himself to move forward with difficulty, and the monthly heart-biting pain became less difficult.

As long as it is for him, you can continue to persevere, and you are willing to continue to persevere.

"So..." Ye Xuehuan kissed him on the cheek, her phoenix eyes were full of undisguised joy, "Lan'er has liked me for a long time, hasn't she?"

The little thoughts that had been hidden for many years were exposed, and she was even more embarrassing than the previous exchange of dirty words with this person. Lan Qi's little face turned red all of a sudden.Ye Xuehuan's heart was burning hot when he saw it, and he bit his reddened ear tip, and continued to ask: "You came to my side, it's not entirely the empress's intention, is it?"

Lan Qi was shy and refused to answer, just buried her face in his chest and rubbed gently against him.

The corners of Ye Xuehuan's lips curled up, feeling more pity for him in his heart, he stretched out his arms to hug him tightly, and whispered in his ear: "Since that's the case, why didn't you make it clear to me at the beginning? If you made it clear, I definitely won't ..."

——wouldn't sneer at him, wouldn't let him go, wouldn't make him sad.

Lan Qi was silent for a moment, then replied in a low voice: "It's not so much that I'm afraid of being rejected by you, it's better to say... I'm just being angry."

I'm afraid because I care, and I'm sad because I'm selfish.Once treated well, it is impossible not to ask for something in return; such devotion and devotion, such reckless liking, are no match for the shadow of Empress Chu.Looking back now, the reasons for his avoidance at that time were probably anger and disappointment besides fear of being hurt.

Ye Xuehuan sighed softly: "You could tell me about Yu Wushuang that night, but you only gave me the key and left. Are you angry with me?"

Lan Qi said in a muffled voice: "I had just met Mr. Yu at that time, and my heart was already in a state of confusion...and I heard you raving in your dreams, telling me not to leave..."

"I told you not to leave, so you just want to leave?" Ye Xuehuan snorted, "You know I care about you, so you deliberately anger me?"

Lan Qi shrank into his arms again, and there was a bit of aggrieved voice in his voice, "I didn't know you had old injuries."

——Otherwise, I will definitely not be angry with him, make him worry too much, and touch old wounds.

It is precisely because he knows that he cares and that he has feelings in his heart that he will be even more angry at him for not keeping his promise, venting his anger impulsively, and uttering bad words to himself.

In the final analysis, it's nothing but arrogance.

"I do have a grudge against my mother. There are some things that I will never forgive her, and I will inevitably be angry with you." Ye Xuehuan's eyes drooped slightly, and there was a deep stream of light in his glazed eyes, "I admit that I have learned from her." Many methods, many things that I could not agree with in the early years, later proved that she was right and I was wrong. If it were not for her, I would never be who I am today, but..."

He looked up at the quiet night sky, and smiled self-deprecatingly, "Has she ever considered my feelings?"

Lan Qi sighed: "Where does she have time to wait for you slowly?"

The sarcasm on Ye Xuehuan's face became more intense, but it also inadvertently carried a touch of sadness.The day he was born happened to be a severe cold, severe winter and snowy night, Empress Chu suffered from dystocia and hemorrhage, barely survived, but since then the root cause of the disease has fallen, weakened day by day, and finally died in Shaohua.

In the winter of the 20th year of Qinghua, Empress Chu died, and that day happened to be a very cold day.

Maybe, as Lan Qi said, she doesn't have so much time to wait for him to grow up slowly, but isn't this eagerness not mistrust in another sense?She even dared to let the six-year-old Lan Qi go undercover in Lark, betting the first step of her entire plan on Lan Qi alone, but she didn't want to recognize her parents and children. Do more to encourage growth, and instill in him countless principles and teachings that he could not understand back then, without considering whether he can digest it or how much he can digest.

But what made him most unwilling was that he finally understood, and inherited her scheming and methods almost perfectly, and then began to understand her painstaking efforts, and began to feel that she had calculated her own capacity, and let those instilled in her Everything will be digested bit by bit in his later life, so that he can always remain invincible in the court.

She is so arrogant, so arrogant that she doesn't even bother to give an explanation of "I'm for your own good"; she has cultivated the most dazzling and outstanding son-in-law in the most unreasonable way, regardless of his own wishes.What's even more exasperating is that this kind of self-assessment has been learned by Lan Qi intact, arbitrarily acknowledging the Lord's dedication, and still refusing to admit his mistake.However, Lan Qi is still by his side after all, and he can still love and protect him for the rest of his life, but Empress Chu can only become a thorn in his heart, and whenever he mentions it, it will hurt faintly.

It is precisely because he respects her and admires her that he annoys her and resents her, and he will never forgive her.

Lan Qi's hand covered his right thumb, and his fingertips traced the phoenix feather carving on the finger, "If it weren't for Empress Chu, I wouldn't be who I am today, and it's even more impossible for you and me to be together like we are now. If you knew me back then, you would definitely not like me."

After a pause, he added: "I don't like you either."

Ye Xuehuan smiled, didn't deny it, but didn't agree either.He is a born conqueror, even though he loves Lan Qi in every possible way now, when he saw him for the first time, what was aroused was only the desire to conquer and domesticate.If he really met Lan Qi at the craziest age back then, the pride and stubbornness in this little cat would definitely attract him; and Lan Qi at that time was undoubtedly a little puffer fish, who looked weak and harmless, but was actually full of blood. It's a thorn, how could it be as forbearing and obedient as it is now.

He watched Mo Ran and Ye Xuexun walk from their youth all the way, guessing and groping for each other's intentions in confusion and ignorance, tortured each other until blood dripping, finally smoothed the edges and corners, and slowly came together.Therefore, what Lan Qi said is not entirely true. If they met more than ten years earlier, they might still be together, but the process must be bumpy and the price must be painful.

There shouldn't be such an intersection between them. It was the Queen of Chu who forcibly tied them together with the deed Gu, and it was the Queen of Chu who made them what they are today, allowing them to put those exposed sharpness into the past ten years they missed. They all settle down, and when they meet each other, they can understand each other's mind at the first time after they are both mature.

It's just that he didn't want to say these things to Lan Qi, and it didn't make much sense.Lan Qi has never concealed his admiration and gratitude to Queen Chu, and even gave an evaluation of "benevolence"; perhaps except for the secretive emperor on the dragon chair, Lan Qi is the closest to Queen Chu in this world. people.There are many traces of Empress Chu on his body, and to some extent he even looks more like Empress Chu than Ye Xuehuan, so they can communicate and understand without any obstacles from the very beginning.

Both Ye Xuehuan and Lan Qi can be said to have come from the hands of Empress Chu, and they may not be able to get rid of her shadow throughout their lives, but for Ye Xuehuan now, this fact does not seem so difficult to accept, at least He was very satisfied with the "child bride" that Empress Chu found for him—although this was not her original intention.

"Fortunately, you were caught by me." He took Lan Qi's hand, brought it to his lips and kissed it lightly, "I want to hold this hand until it ends."

Lan Qi bit his neck lightly, and said in a low voice: "Then you have a firm grip, and you can't let go no matter what."

Ye Xuehuan was itchy from the sharp grinding of his small teeth, she broke her chin and gnawed on his lips, and said in a deep voice, "I won't let you die."

After embracing each other for a while, the crowds gathered on the street gradually dispersed, and the whole city of Beibei returned to calm, but I think tomorrow will definitely be a popular topic in the whole city, and everyone in the streets and alleys will talk about this sudden fireworks festival .

"From now on, I will celebrate your birthday every year." Ye Xuehuan glanced at the night sky that was still filled with smoke and dust, and then kissed Lan Qi on the cheek with unsatisfactory feelings, "There is no need to fight like this, and you can spend it secretly like today, okay? good?"

Lan Qi's hand was still being held, and his fingertips were scratching in his warm palm. He didn't know what to think of, and the corners of his lips curled up: "Do you want to go shopping in brothels?"

Ye Xuehuan laughed, thinking about it, it was indeed a time of "going to a brothel for food, drink and spicy food", raised his hand and patted his buttocks, and scolded with a smile: "Don't talk like Lu Yao!"

Lu Yao suddenly sneezed in the room.