lotus flower

Just break up like this, there is no fair thing in this world.In order to avenge her brother, Ye Ziyan recognized Gao Huaide as her adoptive father, and in order to save Xiao Yifan, she was deeply imprisoned.In order to save Ye Ziyan and Gu Shuyao, she gave up the happiness of the two of them and lay down in Xiao Yanyan's arms.In order to get Gu Shuyao, Xiao Yanyan sent the country's top secret formation map to the enemy country. It seems that everything in this world has a price.

After arriving in Liao Kingdom, Gu Shuyao returned to Xiao Yanyan's side.Ye Ziyan also came to Shangjing, and she wanted to see with her own eyes what Gu Shuyao wanted to do.Inside the palace, there was silence.There were five people sitting before the imperial banquet.Xiao Yanyan was sitting in the middle, her face was frosty, her majesty was not revealed.Looking at Ye Ziyan, Xiao Yifan felt infinite love and pity in his heart.

Yelu Qingrou played with the skirt with her fingers, her face was still as soft as a baby.Ye Ziyan's eyes were dull, and she looked at the fine wine with a heart as dead ashes.Gu Shuyao didn't dare to look directly at Ye Ziyan, she sat next to Xiao Yanyan, looking down at the golden cup in front of her.

Everyone was silent for a long time, Xiao Yanyan smiled faintly and said: "We are finally reunited today! Sister Ziyan came back, and Gu Shuyao also gave the jade seal to Song Guo, fulfilling her father's wish. As for Princess Yelu Qingrou and my brother, they are two husbands and wives. Although it's a little awkward, but after all, having a lovely son, it can be regarded as harmony! In order to celebrate this beautiful reunion, let's have a toast!"

Xiao Yanyan picked up the glass and looked at everyone, Xiao Yifan picked up the wine glass and looked at Ye Ziyan opposite.Ye Ziyan's eyes were red, she picked up the wine and drank it in one gulp.Gu Shuyao raised her head and said nothing, Xiao Yanyan felt very uncomfortable.She signaled Yelu Qingrou to drink, Yelu Qingrou smiled and shook her head.

The meal was very tasteless, and everyone broke up unhappy.From then on, Gu Shuyao and Ye Ziyan were like passers-by. They often met in the palace, but they didn't speak much to each other.In order to make Ye Ziyan give up, Gu Shuyao and Xiao Yanyan often show affection.

When going to court, Gu Shuyao followed Xiao Yanyan, Xiao Yanyan served her food when eating, and they hugged each other when sleeping.Gu Shuyao looked very happy, but she was extremely painful inside.

Ye Ziyan was completely desperate, she just read and drank every day, and didn't care about world affairs anymore.Xiao Yifan often came to her to express his love to her, but Ye Ziyan firmly refused.This day, Ye Ziyan was sitting alone by the lake, and she couldn't help but stare blankly at the fish in the water.

Gu Shuyao came over and saw her sitting there, so she stepped forward and said, "What are you doing?"

Ye Ziyan came back to his senses and said politely: "I'm playing here!"

Gu Shuyao held a rouge box in her hand and said, "This is the rouge given to me by the Queen Mother, why don't you share some of it!"

Ye Ziyan hurriedly said: "No, how can I take what the Queen Mother gave you? Besides, I was born as a singing girl, so I am not worthy of such a good thing!" Gu Shuyao was taken aback, and smiled unnaturally.

Ye Ziyan turned her face away, then sat by the lake and looked at the fish in the water.Gu Shuyao paused for a moment, and then said: "It's good to watch the fish when you're free, just be careful not to slip into the water!"

The corner of Ye Ziyan's mouth curled up, and he said lightly: "Thank you for reminding me!"

After Gu Shuyao left, she felt very uncomfortable. It seemed that Ye Ziyan really gave up on her.Ye Ziyan has his own palace in the palace.She lives alone in a hut where peach blossoms are planted.Gu Shuyao likes the peach blossoms she planted very much, and she comes to play when she has nothing to do.

Looking at the peach grove, Gu Shuyao said, "It's so beautiful!"

Ye Ziyan smiled faintly, nodded, and then only cared about tidying up the peach blossom forest.Gu Shuyao was a little embarrassed, stroked her hair and said, "Sister Ziyan, can I borrow your mirror? I want to comb my hair!"

Ye Ziyan said politely: "In the room, please do what you want!"

When Gu Shuyao entered the room, Ye Ziyan was still standing outside picking up peach blossoms.Gu Shuyao thought that Ye Ziyan would come in to help her if she said she wanted to comb her hair, but she didn't expect that she would be indifferent now.

"Did you really break it off with me?" Gu Shuyao wondered.

She was a little heartbroken, but still pretended not to care.Holding Ye Ziyan's wooden comb, he stared blankly at the mirror for a while, then put down the comb and came out.

Ye Ziyan had already finished her work at this time, and was reading under the tree with a book.Gu Shuyao stepped forward and asked, "What book is it?"

Ye Zi didn't lift his cigarette but simply said: "It's the Diamond Sutra!"

"Why, do you want to convert to Buddhism?" She said jokingly.

Ye Ziyan flipped through the book and said coldly: "Yes, what's wrong with this!"

Gu Shuyao was silent for a moment, then she retreated in embarrassment.That night, Xiao Yanyan and Gu Shuyao hugged each other and slept.The two often meet in the palace, but they are a little strange to each other.Coincidentally, the Qiqiao Festival is coming soon, and the palace needs to buy some costumes and tributes.

Xiao Yanyan said to Gu Shuyao: "I used to be in charge of the Weaving Bureau of Youzhou, but now I am the Queen Mother. That seat is still vacant, so you should be in charge of the affairs of the Weaving Bureau! You go to Youzhou to buy some clothing tributes, and then we celebrate the Qiqiao Festival !"

Gu Shuyao said with some embarrassment: "I don't understand this, maybe I need someone to help!"

Xiao Yanyan smiled and said: "Is it Ye Ziyan? Well, I will do it!"

Later, she ordered Ye Ziyan to accompany Gu Shuyao to Youzhou.The two set off with the imperial decree. They sat in the carriage, a little embarrassed.Gu Shuyao broke the silence and said, "Thank you for coming with me!"

Ye Ziyan shook her hair and said: "Since it is the Queen Mother's order, I will naturally obey it!"

Gu Shuyao said: "Then what kind of tribute do you think is better to buy?"

Ye Ziyan said: "For the Qiqiao Festival, of course we need to buy some gold thread for knitting, as well as peacock feathers from Southeast Asia, sable fur from Northeast China, sandalwood from Java, ivory from Siam, etc."

Gu Shuyao looked at her and said: "It will take several days to go to Youzhou, let's not be in a hurry, let's hurry along while having fun, okay?"

Ye Ziyan hummed and said: "You are the director of the Weaving Bureau, and I am ordered to assist you. I will obey what you say!"

Gu Shuyao felt a little depressed, she said: "Why be so polite, I never think I am a high-ranking official!"

Ye Ziyan lowered her head and fiddled with her skirt, she said: "You are a popular person around the queen mother, how dare I be disrespectful?" Gu Shuyao knew that what she said earlier hurt her heart, so she didn't say anything more.

The two arrived in Chengde at this time, and it was almost afternoon.

"I'm a little hungry!" Gu Shuyao said.Ye Ziyan got out of the car, opened the curtain and stood aside.Gu Shuyao and her came to a high-end hotel, and naturally they were entertained with good wine and food.

The two of them went back to the guest room after a simple meal. Ye Ziyan pulled her hair and fetched water to wash up.Gu Shuyao sat alone at the table, she murmured: "I really miss the old days!"

Ye Ziyan said loudly: "Before you lived with your father, you must have been very happy!"

"I'm not talking about my father, I'm talking about the two of us!" Gu Shuyao hinted.

Ye Ziyan remained silent, she pulled back the quilt and said, "It's been a day's journey, lie down and sleep!"

Gu Shuyao sat on the side of the bed and smiled, "It's been a long time since I slept with you, let's sleep together tonight!"

Ye Ziyan hurriedly said: "I'm sleeping next door, you can call me if you need anything!"

Gu Shuyao smiled wryly, and she looked out the window.Ye Ziyan lit a sandalwood, she said: "Close the door, I'm going to sleep!" She stood up and left.

Gu Shuyao couldn't bear it anymore, stood up and said, "I'm sorry, Sister Ye!"

Ye Ziyan trembled, looked back at her and said, "Why do you say such things?"

Gu Shuyao said: "I hurt you when I said that to you before, I'm sorry!"

Ye Ziyan smiled and said: "I don't blame you, the so-called good birds choose trees to live in, so what if you follow me? Go to bed early!"

Back in the room, Ye Ziyan closed the door and lay down on the bed very sad.A waning moon hung outside the window, and Gu Shuyao next door tossed and turned. She wanted to tell Ye Ziyan the truth, but felt that it would hurt her more.

When it was dawn, the two of them drove away in a carriage again.After traveling for three days, I finally arrived in Youzhou.Gu Shuyao was not in the mood to buy tributes, she really wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to go out alone with Ye Ziyan.But now Ye Ziyan seems to have become a cold-faced beauty, keeping her distance from beginning to end.

The two sat in the weaving bureau, and Gu Shuyao aimlessly flipped through the gift lists.Ye Ziyan said: "That's all I can think of, just say what you need to add!"

Gu Shuyao held back for a long time, shook her head and said, "It's already complete, I have nothing to add!"

Ye Ziyan nodded and said: "Then let the eunuch and the government buy it, we'll wait here!" The two arranged things and moved into the Shenzhai compound.Now that there are no outsiders here, Gu Shuyao finally relaxes.

Ye Ziyan sat alone in the room splashing ink and painting.Gu Shuyao came in, looked at the lotus flower she had painted, and said admiringly, "It's so beautiful!"

Ye Ziyan smiled, and she gently lowered her head to draw with a brush.Gu Shuyao sat next to her, looking at her with her chin resting.Ye Ziyan didn't respond, her long eyelashes, pink face, and snow-white skin were still the same as before.

Gu Shuyao was silent for a long time, and then pretended to say casually: "Want to drink some wine?"

Ye Ziyan squinted at her, lowered her head and said, "Drink it yourself!"

Gu Shuyao took a wine glass and poured herself a drink. At this time, the sky outside was cloudy and it looked like it was going to rain.

"It's going to rain, don't you want a drink?" Gu Shuyao held the glass and looked at her across the table.Ye Ziyan put down the pen and put away the painting.

"Sorry, I really don't want to drink!" Ye Ziyan said looking at the dark clouds in the sky.

"Alright, then don't force it!" Gu Shuyao said slightly sadly.

Afterwards, she took a big gulp and said to herself, "From now on, I will drink alone!"

Ye Ziyan looked at the curtain at the door, and the wind blew up the curtain.At this time, there was a bang of thunder, and a bolt of lightning pierced the sky.Gu Shuyao poured another cup, rested her cheeks, and closed her eyes.The silence in the room was deep and lonely.Slowly the thunder and lightning began to rain.

A trace of tenderness appeared on Ye Ziyan's face, and she said quietly: "I like rain!"

Gu Shuyao opened her eyes, a peach blossom flew up on her face, then she looked at her coldly and said, "I like rain too! I won't be lonely when it rains!"

Ye Ziyan said lightly: "I think it's more lonely when it rains, I like loneliness very much now! Listening to the sound of rain, no one bothers you, it's so nice!"

Gu Shuyao said provocatively: "Then you will be lonely until you grow old! I am loved! Do you know that Sister Xiao Yanyan and I hug each other and sleep every night!"

Ye Ziyan felt a pain in her heart, and she still pretended to be indifferent and said: "Treasure it, I wish you happiness forever!"

Gu Shuyao stood up, took off her clothes, and lay down on the bed.Her hair was piled on the pillow, and her head was a little drunk.Ye Ziyan ignored her and sat in the room embroidering.

The rain didn't stop until dusk, Ye Ziyan took a basket and went outside to the forest.She dug some bamboo shoots and picked some flowers, then put the basket aside and walked in the woods.

"After the new rain in the empty mountain, the weather is late to autumn! It's so good!" She said with a lonely smile on her face, looking at the rainbow after the rain in the sky.

Gu Shuyao had already woken up, and she also stepped over.

Ye Ziyan suddenly saw her and said simply: "Wake up!"

"Well, I'm awake!" Gu Shuyao replied.

Ye Ziyan took a deep breath and said, "The air is so fresh!"

"Yes, very comfortable!" Gu Shuyao replied.

Ye Ziyan brought a basket and said, "I dug some bamboo shoots and made some bamboo shoot soup to drink at night!"

Gu Shuyao said happily: "Great, I like to drink bamboo shoot soup. Do you still remember that we used to go to the mountains to catch fish and gather herbs? How about stewing fish with bamboo shoots, which is more tender!"

Ye Ziyan said: "Since you like it, go and catch some fish!"

Gu Shuyao stretched out her hand and said, "Hold hands, let's go together!"

Ye Ziyan saw that her soft little hands did not respond, and passed by with a basket.The expression on Gu Shuyao's face froze, and there was a faint pain in her heart, which made her almost shed tears.

When I arrived at the river, I saw the water was clear, Ye Ziyan couldn't help saying: "The water is so clear, I really want to wash for a while!"

Gu Shuyao said: "Okay, let's wash the fish together after catching them!"

The two started to catch fish in the water, one by one under the pebbles and moss.After a while, the fish basket was full of fish.Gu Shuyao was very happy, Ye Ziyan took off her clothes, then sat in the water and began to take a bath.Gu Shuyao also came naked and sat next to her.Looking at the other party's white fragrance, Gu Shuyao felt a little whim.

"Let's sleep together tonight!" Gu Shuyao pretended to say casually, stroking the water with her hand.When she said this, her eyes were clearly full of longing and sadness.Ye Ziyan shook her hair lightly, looked down at her feet, the red nails were very beautiful.

"Don't you want to?" Gu Shuyao asked again.

Ye Ziyan said in a loud voice: "No, it's just that I'm used to sleeping alone!" She raised her face, still stroking her ankles with her hands.

Gu Shuyao said unwillingly: "We used to sleep together, have you forgotten?"

Ye Ziyan smiled and said: "I still think it's better to sleep alone, so I don't have to cover others with quilts!"

Gu Shuyao held back her tears, and said with a mischievous smile: "It turned out that she didn't sleep with me because she was afraid that I would be covered with a quilt in the middle of the night! Will you ignore me from now on?"

Ye Ziyan smiled and said: "Yeah, I don't care about you in the future, I have to take care of myself! You have grown up, there is no need for sister to pester you! Hee, hee, put on clothes and go back!"

The conversation between two people is so brisk, and the briskness makes people feel sad.

Ye Ziyan put on her clothes, picked up the basket, and said with the fish basket, "Let's go!"

Gu Shuyao was still sitting on the stone in the water, and said with a smile: "I haven't washed enough yet, you go first!"

Ye Ziyan hummed and said: "Then I'm leaving, come back and drink fish soup!"

With a smile on her face, Gu Shuyao nodded vigorously and said, "Got it, I really enjoyed playing today!"

Ye Ziyan turned around and left, leaving alone.Gu Shuyao lay on her lap, looking at herself in the water, tears fell and slowly melted into the water.

At night, a table of fresh fish soup with bamboo shoots has been set up.Besides this, there are other snacks that Gu Shuyao likes to eat.There were game seaweed soup, shepherd's purse dumplings, eggplant wrapped in meat, small steamed milk, etc. Gu Shuyao was moved for a while.She looked at Ye Ziyan with aggressive eyes.

"Didn't you stop taking care of me? How to cook is all my favorite food!" she asked.

Ye Ziyan blinked and said, "These are all my favorites too!"

Gu Shuyao groaned, picked up the chopsticks and started eating.Ye Ziyan no longer served her food, but ate independently.

"It's delicious, thank you!" Gu Shuyao said.

Ye Ziyan smiled without saying a word, took a cup and poured himself some wine.

"Don't you want to drink?" Gu Shuyao asked.

"I like to drink alone!" Ye Ziyan said.

Gu Shuyao didn't say anything anymore, she simply finished eating and went back to sleep.The two were getting along in this compound, and they were both familiar strangers.

That night, when Gu Shuyao stood alone in the wind, Ye Ziyan came out and said, "Why aren't you sleeping?"

Gu Shuyao looked at her and said, "I feel very cold here! I want to go back!"

Ye Ziyan said: "But those tributes have not been purchased yet, so we have to wait!"

Gu Shuyao leaned against the railing, looking at her face to face.Ye Ziyan didn't say anything, she folded her hands together, and her slender fingers became even whiter.

Gu Shuyao couldn't help but want to shake her hand, and said in a tentative tone: "Your nails are so beautiful!"

Ye Ziyan looked at it and said: "It was painted blue before, but it turned red again later!"

Gu Shuyao said: "The color of my nails has faded, can you paint it for me?"

Ye Ziyan pursed her lips, looked at the sky, and felt that the wind was very light.

Gu Shuyao smiled lightly and said: "Forget it, go back to the palace and paint again!"

Ye Ziyan managed to squeeze out a smile, and said to her: "Okay, I will help you, it's very simple!"

Afterwards, she pinches some fresh flowers, then puts the alum in and slowly dabs it on her nails.Ye Ziyan held her hand, feeling cold in the palm of her hand.Gu Shuyao looked at her, but Ye Ziyan lowered her head and didn't look at her.

"I heard that Yelu Qingrou liked you very much before, didn't you?" Gu Shuyao asked.

Ye Ziyan raised his head and glanced at her, then continued to bandage her nails.

"It's good to be with her too! She's so cute and beautiful, although she's a bit snarky, she's very likable!" Gu Shuyao said.

Ye Ziyan let out an oh, which was an answer.

The two were silent, Gu Shuyao cleared her throat and said, "Do you still like her now?"

Ye Ziyan straightened her hair, let go of her hand and said, "It's done!"

Gu Shuyao was very satisfied when she looked at the ten nails. She smiled wryly and said, "I'm afraid I won't have the chance to let you paint my nails in the future! There are also combing hair, cooking, and drinking, right?"

Ye Ziyan looked at her and said: "It's enough for you to have a queen mother! If you have one person, you can win the world, and all her power and glory belong to you!"

Gu Shuyao almost cried, she said sadly: "But I don't like her!"

"Then why are you still together? Is there something unspeakable? Tell me!" Ye Ziyan said lightly with an indifferent look.

Gu Shuyao opened her mouth, thinking about the promise she made to Xiao Yanyan before, she still shook her head.

Ye Ziyan was a little disappointed, she straightened her hair and said, "I'm sleepy, go to sleep!"

Gu Shuyao looked at her figure who closed the door and left, sitting there alone, weeping silently at the candle.