"Stop frowning, Xiaojiu." Chu Yeli said gently, "Ayu, get my zither."
"Yes, Master."
The servant bent down and soon came back with an exquisite guqin. The dark purple zelkova wood was majestic and steady, and its surface was simple and plain, just like its owner, unpretentious, introverted and quiet.
Chu Yeli gently stroked the strings of the piano, and every note was as light as the wind, beautiful and mellow, which made people's ears move.
Chu Li was surprised:
"I don't think I've ever heard the Fifth Brother play the piano before."
He laughed and said, "In the past, you rarely came to Fifth Brother's place, and even if you did, you would just sit for a while."
Chu Li gritted his teeth and when he thought about it, it seemed to be true.
She just loves to play and can't sit still.
When she was a child, she liked to run around, while the fifth brother could only sit in a wheelchair and was too quiet. Every time they met, she just said hello and then went to play with the eighth brother.
Now sitting here, I realize that tranquility is a state.
A rare state.
Sitting here quietly, thinking about everything, without being disturbed by anyone, it feels like a world of your own.
Things that I didn’t understand before, I suddenly seemed to understand.
The man's slender fingertips lightly touched the strings, and the melodious and peaceful sound of the piano rose with the wind, as if it could blow into the heart.
Chu Li held the cup, curled up on the stool, and listened attentively.
Very peaceful.
So peaceful.
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Qin Muyu fled away, but the image in his mind could not be shaken off no matter what:
The Regent holds Ahri.
Kissed Ali.
He also said that he was injured and could not satisfy her for the time being.
How could they...
No.
No!
Ahri is not that kind of person!
How should he face it? How should he face it?
He and Ali have been good friends since childhood and are inseparable. He claims to know her like the back of his hand, but suddenly he encounters the unknown side of Ali, which overturns his past cognition.
At that moment, Ali seemed like a stranger.
He had never known her like that.
He ran and ran until he was out of breath and his brain was deprived of oxygen. Only then did those images fade away a little.
He leaned against the wall and gasped heavily.
When I subconsciously reached into my sleeves, my hands were empty.
His expression changed slightly and he immediately looked around, but both of his sleeves were empty, and he couldn't feel anything in his arms or pockets.
Where is the jade slip?
That was given to him by Ali!
In the past three years, he never left it except for bathing, so how could it suddenly be lost?
He felt a slight pain in his chest, as if a piece was missing, and he quickly went back to look for it.
I must have lost it accidentally while running.
Where did it go?
That was given to him by Ali.
He must get it back!
It was also at this moment that the throbbing pain in his heart brought him back to his senses and made him recognize his own heart.
He cares about her.
Maybe I should listen to her explanation.
Perhaps she had some unspeakable difficulties that she could not mention to him.
How could he leave her and run away alone?
Maybe she really needs his help at this moment?
Damn him!
He didn't mean it.
Ahri.
Ahri!
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"Um?"
When Chu Li suddenly opened his eyes, he found himself lying on a small couch, covered with a thin blanket.
Listening to the fifth brother playing the piano is so peaceful.
I was so quiet that I fell asleep without realizing it?
She scratched her hair, lifted the thin blanket, sat up, and saw Chu Yeli sitting under the phoenix tree through the open window.
He sat quietly in a wheelchair, holding a book in his hands and reading seriously with his eyes downcast. The afterglow of the setting sun fell on him, outlining a golden outline. It was warm and peaceful, just like a painting.
Suddenly she realized that the life she wanted was just like that of her fifth brother.
How about finding two people, breaking your legs, and then coming to keep Fifth Brother company?
As soon as this thought came to her mind, she shook her head and dispelled it.
no.
It hurts so much.
"Fifth Brother, I should go back to the palace."
Chu Yeli heard the voice and looked up.
"woke up."
She slept so soundly at the Fifth Brother's place. It had been a long time since she had felt such a peaceful and sound sleep.
"Um."
"Go back, I'll let Ayu take you back."
Return to the palace.
As soon as he entered Zhaolan Palace, Gou Ba ran towards him, bowed and said, "Master, you are finally back."
Seeing him like this, Chu Li walked into the house.
"What happened?"
"Nothing happened, but General Qin has sent three groups of people to inquire about your whereabouts."
When this matter was mentioned, Gou Ba felt strange.
Young General Qin has always been on good terms with the master. They love to play together and know each other. How could Young General Qin not know the master's location and keep sending people to ask?
Chu Li paused slightly, and a complex light flashed in his eyes.
He said, "If you send someone to ask again, just say I'm busy studying and can't spare the time."
Gou Ba: “?”
Master?
Are you serious?
When did you take the initiative to read books and study?
When you say this, even a dog passing by will shake its head.
Chu Li turned his head, looked at Gou Ba's surprised expression, and slapped him on the head:
"How foolish! I just said I was accompanying my mother and I was busy for the moment. Do you really want to reply according to my exact words?"
Can't you see that she doesn't want to see Qin Muyu for the time being?
Gou Ba covered his head with his hands, feeling a little aggrieved, but he didn't dare to say much. He responded sullenly and went out to guard.
During the following period of time, Chu Li stayed in the palace and did not go out.
Every day, Qin Muyu would come, but was sent away with various reasons. He was either with Concubine Wen, the Emperor, or the Royal Academy.
In short, there was no collision.
Qin Muyu understood something in his heart and felt bitter.
Ahri, are you going to be estranged from me for him...
Don’t the two of them even have a chance to sit down and have a good talk?
In the blink of an eye, more than half a month had passed.
Chu Li did not leave the palace, and Chu Dichi did not come to look for her. These peaceful days seemed like a dream and not very real.
But she knew this was not a dream.
If she just sits there and waits for death, she will be controlled by Chu Dichi, and even be exposed bit by bit.
When the truth is made public, will she be deserted by her friends and family? Or will she be doomed? Or will she be despised by everyone?
The prince and the uncle...
Her identity as a woman meant that she was doomed to be the one at fault.
Everyone will blame her and despise her, but it will not affect Chu Dichi in the slightest.
"Master, today we have to attend the third prince's wedding banquet. Which clothes would you like to wear?" Gou Ba opened the wardrobe and gestured happily.
As the ninth prince's personal eunuch, he needed to accompany the prince to such formal occasions as wedding banquets.
The third prince's residence is outside the palace.
He can accompany his master out of the palace to play.
Chu Li glanced over calmly and said, "Whatever."
"This is the Third Prince marrying his first wife. All the civil and military officials, royal relatives and nobles will be attending. Even Prince Xiaoyao who is stationed in his fiefdom has returned. And I also heard that..."
Gou Ba chattered incessantly with great interest.
Chu Li seemed to be thinking about something.
There are so many people and it's easy for trouble to arise. If she could find an opportunity to leave...
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