Lunch.
After eating together, Qin's father asked Lu Yunchu to play chess and talk together, while Chu Li talked to Qin Muxue.
The relationship between the two can be said to be as good as if they grew up wearing the same pants.
Qin Muxue was about to get married, and she was very reluctant:
"Mu Xue, if my second senior brother dares to bully you in the future, you must tell me. I won't let him off easily!"
"Even if you get married, I will still be your strongest support!"
"If there's anything, remember to tell me!"
You're welcome.
Qin Muxue held Chu Li's hand tightly and said sincerely:
"Brother Ali, I always think of the days when you, my brother, and I grew up together. I always thought you were a man and I liked you for many years."
Unexpectedly, in the blink of an eye, they all grew up.
Time flies by so fast.
Chu Li couldn't help but laugh:
"When we were little, I kept rejecting you, but I didn't dare to reveal my gender easily. It made me so anxious."
"I know! I confessed to you many times, but you didn't agree. I always thought you were shy!"
"Hahaha!"
The two looked at each other and laughed out loud.
From childhood sweethearts to today's close friends, our friendship has never changed.
Chu Di came late:
"Xiaojiu."
"Um?"
"Stop pestering Mu Xue. Look at your Senior Brother Lu. He was so straight-backed when he was playing chess with Uncle Qin. If Mu Xue doesn't go over to 'save' him, his back will be soaked with sweat."
Lu Yunchu heard it: "..."
People who practice martial arts have sharper five senses than ordinary people.
Don’t mention it!
No matter how conceited and confident a person is, when he appears in front of his future father-in-law and mother-in-law, he will have to coil up like a dragon or lie down like a tiger.
Since ancient times, there has been a generational hierarchy when a future father-in-law meets his son-in-law.
He just didn't believe that the Regent was not afraid of this occasion.
To be honest, Chu Dichi is not afraid at all.
Thinking back to the time when he went to see Concubine Wen with generous gifts, he was very confident and at ease, and it was no problem at all.
Qin Muxue laughed softly:
"Brother Ali, I'll go first. You and the Emperor please do as you please."
"Go and save him."
Chu Li held back his laughter, and when he saw Qin Muxue approaching, Lu Yunchu seemed to relax a little.
They didn't stay long. They talked to Qin's mother for a while and then left.
Chu Aotian brought Jiang Wan back to the palace. Chu Dichi wanted to go shopping with Chu Li to help digest the food, but before Chu Aotian got on the carriage, he started to cry:
"Uncle, can you please come back to the palace with me? I have a few memorials that I don't understand."
Chu Dichi's face darkened:
"Are you blind?"
Chu Aotian felt wronged.
I can understand the words, but I don't know how to deal with them. Besides, being an emperor is very difficult. From astronomy to geography, humanities and customs, financial engineering, civil and military affairs, and people's livelihoods...
Too many!
There are really too many!
When Master Jiang was around, he assisted him carefully, but now, there were really many things he didn't understand.
He had to summon up the courage:
"Uncle, I, I can't live without you!"
"..."
big eater!
Chu Dichi raised his breath to his throat and was about to scold, but a small hand suddenly tickled his palm.
It feels light and itchy, like a kitten scratching me.
He glanced sideways and saw it was Chu Li.
"Uncle," Chu Li whispered, "Teach him patiently. Once you teach him, you will have an easier time in the future. Now is the beginning, so you may need to be more careful."
Chu Dichi has always wanted to be a hands-off boss.
Most of the military power, connections, and public support of the Great Chu are in his hands. As for who sits on the dragon throne, it makes no difference.
But the premise is that there should be no trouble.
If anything goes wrong, he will be unable to move. How can he travel freely with Chu Li then?
Chu Dichi glanced at Chu Aotian.
"Learn a little. If there is anything you don't understand, I will only teach you once."
“Yes, yes!”
Chu Aotian shrank back.
He endured it!
He will vent his anger on his uncle tomorrow morning by picking on a few annoying officials.
What a good thing this world has to offer, no one can escape the fate of heaven.
Big fish eat small fish, small fish eat shrimps.
Everything has its consequences, and I am your retribution...
Beep beep beep.
"Are you still not leaving?" Chu Dichi glared at him coldly. When he looked at Chu Li, he smiled warmly, "Xiao Jiu, go back to the Regent's Mansion and wait for me. I'll be home as soon as I'm done."
Chu Li smiled: "Okay."
Chu Aotian refused to accept.
Although they are all the emperor's uncle's nephews and nieces, the emperor treats them differently!
Chu Li watched the carriage leave. Only after it was far away did he look away, glance at the sky, and stroll leisurely around the city.
As I walked, I unknowingly arrived at a quiet place.
——Qingfengju.
When the three words on the plaque came into view, they instantly brought back memories deep in my mind.
From childhood, laughter, innocence to paranoia, life and death...
The scenes of more than ten years are replayed before your eyes.
This is Chu Yeli’s residence.
Even though many years have passed, this place is still as deserted as before, peaceful as if there is no one in the world, just like when he was young, just like Chu Yeli, quiet, closed, and stubborn.
Since leaving the palace that night, Chu Li and Chu Yeli have never seen each other again.
today……
She stood outside the door for a long time before she slowly walked up the stairs.
The courtyard was completely quiet, except for the poplar tree leaning against the wall, which was rustling in the wind.
A few poplar leaves fell in the wind.
Chu Li raised his hand and caught a piece in his palm, but heard a crisp "pop" sound of something shattering inside the house.
She walked away quickly.
The moment she pushed the door open, the strong smell of alcohol almost choked her. She saw a thin figure sitting in front of the window, with the wine jug at his feet spilled onto the ground.
The man was bending over to pick up something, and she was pushing the door open.
Both of them froze in their movements.
Then, they slowly looked at each other...
Chu Yeli's breathing tightened, and his drunken face sobered up a little the moment he saw the woman. He immediately looked away and turned around.
"What are you doing here?"
The man's voice was hoarse from the strong liquor.
Chu Li glanced at the mess in the room and the man's dodgy back.
After not seeing him for several days, he looked extremely miserable.
His robe had not been changed for many days and was fully wrinkled when wrapped around his body. His chin was covered with green stubble and he smelled strongly of alcohol. He looked dazed and drunk, as if he was living in a dream.
Today, he no longer has the high-spirited and confident spirit of the past.
Hiding in the dim room, curled up on a chair, avoiding her gaze, his skinny figure looked as pitiful as a stray dog.
Chu Li felt a bitter feeling in his heart, and the feeling was indescribable.
From the beginning, she said that she didn't like war, and even more so didn't like the fight between life and death. Her only hope was that the people around her and all the people she cared about could live well.
Also...including him.
"Do you remember the first time we met?"
She spoke slowly.
"At that time, you were bullied by a few beggars. I saw your eyes full of hatred and struggle, but you were so helpless. That was the first time I felt the viciousness of human nature, and also the first time I felt sorry for someone."
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