Chapter 17 His throat tightened; he couldn't learn a single...
He gazed intently at her eyes, which were filled with emotion because of him.
Instinctively, I learned to be gentle.
Xue Lanyi knew that he must have understood what she meant by "greed born of emotion".
She took the initiative to hook her arms around his neck.
The girl was very light-footed, and Wei Zhang's body was pulled down.
Her soft, sweet voice trailed off in his ear, "Yun Jian, you like me, don't you?"
Perhaps it's because our hearts are so close right now that fragmented scenes from the past three years are surfacing in my mind.
When she returned to Beijing with him, she was so frightened that her limbs stiffened and she lost her speech for a period of time.
He was the one who mouthed the words to her and taught her to speak.
He demonstrated to her how to use a spoon and chopsticks.
During countless nights of nightmares, he was the only one who stayed by her side.
How could their relationship only consist of bad memories?
She cupped his face in her hands, looked into his eyes, and said, "Yun Jian, say you like me."
She mouthed each word carefully, just as he had taught her to speak.
Wei Zhang opened his mouth in a daze, but his throat felt dry, and he just couldn't learn to say the word "love".
Outside the window, clouds drifted and dispersed, signaling an approaching rainstorm.
Xue Lanyi closed her eyes, and a tear trail slid down her cheek.
It is said that some fruits have hard shells and require a long time to ferment into a mellow and lingering wine.
for example……
green plum.
A hard green plum fell from the tree and landed right on Wei Xuan's shoulder.
Even someone with such unparalleled martial arts skills was hit on the shoulder by a green plum, nearly causing him to fall.
Zhou Yu helped Wei Xuan slowly leave Chong'an Hall, with faint humming sounds coming from behind them.
Without even looking, just by listening to the sounds, one could tell that this was a passionate and consensual lovemaking session in the tent.
Zhou Yu glanced at Wei Xuan, who was covered by a white veil, and felt a pang of regret.
Fortunately, Wei Xuan was temporarily unable to see because he had shed a tear of blood.
The figures moving and overlapping on the window cannot be seen.
But what exactly has Wei Xuan been all these years?
Zhou Yu sighed, "Forget it. Since Zhao Yang has already sided with Wei Zhang, we don't need to risk contacting her. Let's just pretend she is..."
"Don't say that," Wei Xuan interrupted Zhou Yu, and after a moment of silence, said, "You need to find a way to help her regain her memory."
Zhou Yu shook her head, "Even if she regains her memories, would she choose you? You saw it yourself, she and the second brother spent three years together day and night. How devoted is she to him? Besides, she and the second brother have already..."
Zhou Yu couldn't bear to say anything more.
How could Wei Xuan not be in pain after losing his beloved?
But he thought that if Yiyi from five years ago could see herself now, she would be in great pain.
His Yi Yi always needed love, but was not trapped by it.
She had many ideals; she even wanted to become the first female priestess of the Dayong Dynasty.
Now, she is only concerned with, and even goes to great lengths to please, asking others whether they love her, because she is trapped by Wei Zhang's side and confined to the four courtyards.
She is a lily that grows independently; when she blooms, a gentle breeze blows and the sunlight pours down.
She was not a dodder vine that could be manipulated at will by Wei Zhang.
“It’s her choice to choose someone, and I have no right to interfere, but she must make the decision when she is sober.” Wei Xuan’s throat tightened.
Of course I want to be with her.
I dream about it.
I've wanted to since I was little.
But since they had made a pinky promise, he couldn't rush her. He could only propose marriage when she was determined to marry him.
She has her own ideas and should not be swayed by him or Wei Zhang.
“Yiyi has never promised me anything, so there’s no need to use loyalty to blackmail her. I just want her to get better.”
"you……"
Zhou Yu couldn't persuade Wei Xuan.
If I could have persuaded him, I would have done so three years ago when he disobeyed the emperor.
Zhou Yu shook his head. "Forget it. Let's find a way to get her out of the house alone so she can see our relatives and old friends. Maybe a little stimulation will help her regain her memory."
However, as I said before, you need to be mentally prepared that after stimulating her to regain her memories, she might not be able to handle it and break down.
"I know."
No matter what happens, he will stand by her and endure it all.
I believe she herself doesn't want to live her life in a daze.
Wei Xuan turned to look in the direction of Chong'an Hall, "I see that Yiyi doesn't look well. You can prescribe some medicinal food for her. As for letting her see the Crown Prince and her old friends, I'll figure out a way."
...
The windless night felt exceptionally long.
The air was thick with a suffocating dampness, which condensed into dew and hung on the white petals, swaying precariously, as if they could be broken at any moment.
The next day, the first rays of sunlight shone into Chong'an Hall.
Wei Zhang opened his eyes, and what he saw was the girl curled up and sleeping peacefully in his arms.
The morning light shone on her profile, making her skin appear even whiter and more delicate, with even the fine downy hairs on her cheeks clearly visible, like a ripe peach.
There was a bruise on the side of his neck, a kiss mark left by Wei Zhang.
Wei Zhang's eyes darkened, and he subconsciously reached out to touch her neck.
Just before touching it, flick your fingers and pull them back.
A slender hand pressed against the back of his hand, and his palm rested against her face without any obstruction.
Xue Lanyi then opened her eyes, smiling at him with her eyes crinkling into crescent moons, "Did you sleep well?"
I was up until the wee hours of the morning yesterday, and I was so exhausted that I slept very soundly that night, without any other thoughts.
Wei Zhang paused for a moment, then gave a soft "hmm".
“I slept well too.” Xue Lanyi smiled even more, snuggled into his arms, wrapped her arms around his waist, and listened to his firm heartbeat.
Birds chirped outside the window, and the apricot-colored curtains moved without wind, making even the air feel light.
She thought of how he had gazed at her so intently and unguardedly last night, and how he had held her so tightly, as if he wanted to embed her into his body.
When he thought of her begging him to call her Yiyi, he gently nuzzled her neck and softly called her Yiyi in a low breath.
Ultimately, he touched the deepest part of her soul, and they became the closest people to each other.
A warm feeling welled up in Xue Lanyi's heart, and she gently rubbed her cheek against his chest. "From now on, we'll always be this good, right?"
Wei Zhang didn't speak, but he didn't deny it either.
Xue Lanyi knew he was willing, and then said softly, "It doesn't necessarily have to be just the two of us. Maybe in the future it will be... a family of three."
He tried so hard last night, and it just so happens that her period was only halfway through. Who knows if she might conceive?
She wasn't in a rush to have a child, but she really wanted to know his attitude, so she gently raised her long eyelashes and looked up at him.
Wei Zhang's eyes narrowed as he met her expectant gaze. "Yun Jian, don't you want to have your own home?"
Xue Lanyi felt that the current Zhenguo Duke's Mansion was not his home, and she wanted to give him a real home, a home full of love.
Perhaps he had been too deeply moved last night, still immersed in the lingering afterglow, and some words just rushed to his throat.
"Your Highness, Princess Yuanyi has sent an invitation."
At this moment, Qingyang's report interrupted the tender night.
The Crown Prince usually rises at cockcrow, but today he got up late.
Qingyang waited outside for an hour, and seeing that the people sent by the princess were getting impatient, he had no choice but to step forward.
After all, this foreign princess was someone you couldn't afford to offend.
"Your Highness, the princess has an urgent matter to attend to."
Wei Zhang grunted in acknowledgment before standing up.
Xue Lanyi quickly got up to help him undress, but as soon as she got off the bed, her legs suddenly went weak and she staggered back to the edge of the bed.
"Lie down."
Wei Zhang went to the clothes rack by himself.
These two days are a rest day, so there's no need to bother with complicated official robes; I can simply change into a cloak.
Xue Lanyi was truly exhausted, so she accepted his kindness and leaned back on the soft pillow. Seeing that he was about to leave, she asked, "Will you have lunch in the room?"
When Wei Zhang was busy with work, he was always on the go, without even a moment to drink tea.
Xue Lanyi, fearing her expectations would be dashed, quickly changed her mind, "Dinner, can we go home for dinner?"
The last two words made Wei Zhang pause slightly as he pushed the door open.
He turned his head and saw her enveloped in a gentle halo, waiting for him in the same spot for a long, long time.
Wei Zhang pondered for a moment, then hummed in agreement.
Xue Lanyi immediately beamed with joy, "I'll make longevity peaches for you."
The girl's voice was light and cheerful, like a gentle breeze that carried the fragrance of flowers and grass when you step out of the door.
Wei Zhang's robes were lifted, and perhaps because he usually wore light clothing, his gloomy aura had lessened considerably.
After leaving the bedroom for a while, Qingyang presented the invitation: "Princess Yuanyi invites the Crown Prince to a gathering at her estate in the suburbs of the capital tomorrow."
Along with the invitation, a fine mutton fat jade bracelet was also presented.
"This was a gift from Princess Yuanyi to Miss Xue. She said..." Qingyang glanced behind him and lowered his voice, "The princess said: Miss Xue served the young master diligently last night, so this is a special reward for her. She also invited Miss Xue to a banquet tomorrow. Anyway, we'll have to see each other sooner or later..."
Wei Zhang fiddled with the jade bracelet for a moment, then casually tossed it into the river.
"Chong'an Hall needs to be thoroughly investigated."
"yes!"
His words, though seemingly light, carried the weight of a thousand pounds, causing Qingyang to bend over.
The Crown Prince was with Xue Lanyi just last night, and in only two or three hours, someone found out.
Princess Yuanyi even came to question them openly and subtly, which was extremely arrogant.
"Will the young master attend the banquet tomorrow?"
Wei Zhang remained silent, giving Qingyang a fleeting glance.
Of course I have to go. How will I know what kind of play it is if I don't go?
And who's setting up the stage behind the scenes?
Wei Zhang pondered for a moment, then said, "Have Shen Jinglan come to Linjiang Pavilion on the outskirts of Beijing to find me."
Having said that, he turned and left with his hands behind his back.
As I passed the corner of the corridor, my hem was caught on a lily that appeared out of nowhere.
The flowers may be delicate and pretty, but their lush branches will hinder his steps.
"Have the kitchen send her a bowl of nourishing soup."
Wei Zhang suddenly ripped open his clothes, causing the flowerpot to fall over, and the budding flowers crashed heavily to the ground.
In her bedroom, Xue Lanyi, unable to rest, got up and went to the kitchen because she was thinking about the birthday peaches she would make for Wei Zhang that evening.
When the meal was ready, as I passed the corner of the wall, I saw lilies lying on the ground.
She crouched down to help him up.
"Young lady, you have trouble walking, don't tire yourself out." Granny Liu quickly helped her sit on the veranda chair, and then picked up the lily, reassuring the young lady to prevent her from worrying, "The flowerpot was probably kicked over by some blind old woman last night, but the flower looks fine, so don't worry."
Yes, that's right.
Strangely enough, Xue Lanyi hadn't tended to the potted plant for the past two days, neither fertilizing nor watering it, yet it was thriving, with its outer petals already blooming.
It was as if the spirit of the flower had returned.
Does this mean that her boy has returned to her side?
Xue Lanyi unconsciously smiled.
Seeing her radiant face, Granny Liu brought her a nourishing soup. "The young master was worried that you might be tired, so he specially instructed the kitchen to prepare this nourishing soup. You've finally seen the light at the end of the tunnel!"
Xue Lanyi was still unaccustomed to Wei Zhang's sudden concern and hesitated to accept the soup bowl.
Grandma Liu raised her eyebrows, gesturing for her to look into the courtyard.
Chunyan and several other old women were being tied up and thrown out.
"The young master even specifically instructed Lord Qingyang to thoroughly investigate Chong'an Hall and throw out all those old women who bullied the young lady for punishment according to family law. The young master is standing up for the young lady."
Xue Lanyi guessed that it was probably Chunyan who gave her the aphrodisiac, which led to all the events of yesterday.
How could Wei Zhang tolerate anyone causing trouble under his nose?
But no matter what, he was on her side, and Xue Lanyi felt warm inside. She picked up the soup and drank it all in one gulp.
By the afternoon, perhaps due to the intense encounter the previous night, Xue Lanyi experienced a slight abdominal pain.
However, since he had promised to make longevity peaches for Wei Zhang, he couldn't go back on his word, so he forced himself to steam the peaches anyway.
I had timed it perfectly so he could come back and eat it while it was still hot.
She sat under the veranda and waited until midnight, when the moon was full, but Wei Zhang still did not return.
Under the same moonlight, the people in Shuying Hall were also awake.
Wei Xuan sat on the veranda bench, bathed in the cold moonlight, his body covered in a layer of frost.
Zhou Yu sat down next to Wei Xuan and helped him read the letter that had been floating in the stream all night.
Wei Xuan then learned how much fear and suffering Yi Yi had endured over the past five years.
His most cherished little princess was born into this chaotic world and suffered endless bullying.
Perhaps she's become numb; this girl, who's prone to tears, speaks of these difficult experiences with remarkable composure.
Wei Xuan's eyes stung, and he closed them slightly. "I want to take her away."
Regardless of whether she regains her memory or not, we must get her away first.
If she stays by Wei Zhang's side, Wei Zhang will only exacerbate her physical and mental trauma time and time again.
The more you hesitate, the more damage you will cause.
He wanted to take her to a peaceful and stable place to recover from her physical and mental illnesses.
As for matters of the heart, they are inherently turbulent, and it is not appropriate for her to become deeply entangled in them now.
It's not too late to make a decision after she recovers.
"Don't be foolish!" Zhou Yu looked around and lowered his voice: "Didn't you say that Wei Zhang is watching us right now? If you take Zhao Yang away, you will inevitably have to use the connections you left in the capital. Wouldn't that be like falling into his trap and getting caught in one fell swoop?"
"I have already come up with a plan. Tomorrow, I can take Yiyi with me to shed her golden silkworm shell. It won't implicate the Crown Prince or you. Don't worry."
Wei Xuan patted Zhou Yu on the shoulder.
Although he has been away from the court for many years, his prestige and connections in the court and the army still remain, not to mention that he was the one who established the Western Expeditionary Army.
Once they went to the western border, even if Wei Zhang had immense power, he would be powerless to reach them.
All he needs to do now is get Yiyi out of Wei Zhang's sight for two hours. Just two hours, and she'll be out of Shengjing's territory, and he can make sure Yiyi is no longer under his control.
"Tomorrow, I'll trouble you to go to Sishui Pass to meet me. Also..." Wei Xuan looked up at the moon, thinking of her under the same moon, and his voice softened, "I'm not in a position to do shopping, so I'll trouble you to prepare some clothes for Yiyi, as well as the sweet cakes she likes to eat, and some peppermint oil. I'm afraid she won't be able to handle the long journey."
Tomorrow, he will accompany her to find a new life...
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