Chapter 92: Xiao Xiao's farewell, walking in silence
Lu Xu was born with an unwillingness to give in. Although she would not resort to any means to achieve her goals, she would endure it no matter how painful it was.
A stubborn man, Shang Junhu, was as stubborn as a bull. He was easy to deal with in military matters, but once he made up his mind about someone or something, he wouldn't change his mind, just like when he became sworn brothers with the current emperor.
Thinking of this, Bailipu sighed in his heart.
At this time, Yuan Ji also came back. Seeing that Shang Yuwan's eyes were a little red, he didn't ask anything. He said something to Bailipu and took the person away.
Shang Yuwan didn't stay long. After saying goodbye, he followed Yuan Ji out of the house.
Bailipu watched the two of them disappear at the moon cave gate, then stood up and paced a few steps along the path, frowning slightly.
It really looks like this. Who is this child? Without the fake leather mask, her voice and appearance are completely different from the girl from the Shang family. Why are they so similar?
Bailipu looked at the mud and grass struggling to grow out of the cracks in the rocks, lowered his eyes and said nothing.
Over a decade ago, the Zhennan Army rebelled, and the north, east, and west were attacked. To save the people of the south, the emperor personally led the army, but was harmed by You Kouguo, who had secretly intervened. Since then, he has been weakened and his health has deteriorated. Upon returning to the capital, he encountered the Empress Dowager and her relatives' monopoly of power. He had to resort to drastic measures to quell the unrest, thus saving the people of Kyoto.
The emperor took a lot of medicine before he could barely recover, but it was also from that time that his suspicion began to sprout like bamboo shoots after spring, and became more and more serious.
Baili Pu actually still hasn't figured out why the four generals all hold heavy troops, but the emperor chose to target his sworn brother Shang Junhu.
Is it really just because of the Heavenly Master's prophecy? Impossible. The emperor is not a person who fears ghosts and gods. There must be another reason behind it, but Bailipu has not been able to find anything until now.
Speaking of Shang Junhu, this man is indeed loyal and righteous to the point of being willing to die for his country.
The year the Celestial Master's prophecy first surfaced, everyone knew they should immediately declare their loyalty to the Emperor. However, Shang Junhu did nothing until Shang Yuwan, five years old, nearly died in a manhunt. Only then, under the pretext of returning to the capital due to border instability, did he send his wife and daughter to Kyoto as hostages.
Some people said that Shang Junhu colluded with the foreigners and betrayed his country for the sake of his wife and daughter, but Bailipu never believed such a statement. His disciples were not blind and would not fall for an unfaithful man.
But if what the child said was true, and Xiao Qingji and Lang Jiang were really having an affair, Shang Junhu must have discovered something, but was silenced before he could send the news to Kyoto.
This child...has the same loyalty to the emperor, loyalty to the guards, and loyalty to the people as Shang Junhu.
However, she was not loyal to the emperor, but to Xiao Qinggu.
"What did you say to the gentleman that made you so sad?"
Shang Yuwan and Yuan Ji walked side by side. Yuan Ji walked very slowly, and it was not convenient for Shang Yuwan to walk in front of him.
She didn't even look at him, but she was still polite: "I'm very busy and don't have time to be sad. Master Yuan is wrong."
Yuan Ji lowered his eyes to look at Shang Yuwan, who was half a head shorter than him, and said, "I'm sorry."
Shang Yuwan was stunned and tilted his head, "What?"
Yuan Ji apologized again: "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have wanted to kill you last night. It was my fault."
"...Oh." Shang Yuwan nodded and looked away, "That's not what I was angry about last night."
The moment she saw that the dagger was not hidden, she immediately let go and moved away. It was not because she was afraid that Yuan Ji would kill her, but because she did not want to hurt Yuan Ji, which would be detrimental to their future cooperation.
"Even if it's not about this, I still owe you an apology. But if it's not about me wanting to kill you, then what is it?"
Shang Yuwan admitted frankly: "You threatened me with the host of this post."
Yuan Ji: “…”
Sooner or later he will kill this evil Xiao Qingxu.
Shang Yuwan didn't know what Yuan Ji was thinking, but she still reminded him: "The host saved my life. No one can hurt him or harm him in any way."
Yuan Ji's eyes darkened slightly and he responded.
After the Shang family was wiped out, Xiao Wan first appeared in Baijialou, which was the territory under Xiao Qingxu's jurisdiction. Xiao Wan was now alive and well, and even had a place in Baijialou. Yuan Ji knew without hesitation that Xiao Qingxu must have paid a heavy price.
"Also, I'm not Miss Shang. Sir Yuan, please remember this."
The secret of rebirth was already known to four people: Xiao Qingxu, Ji Suxian, Lu Heying, and Yao Lao. Shang Yuwan was not bothered by it. However, Yuan Ji was a man of great scheming and cunning, and she could not let him recognize her true identity.
Yuan Ji understood that Shang Yuwan didn't want others to know that she was still alive, so she agreed.
"Don't call me Xiao Wan anymore."
Yuan Ji stopped talking.
Shang Yuwan saw a carriage parked not far away. Without caring whether Yuan Ji responded or not, he simply said hello and got on the carriage.
Yuan Ji stood there looking at her back, with a somewhat lonely look on his face.
She said she was busy, but she could stop for the Shang family and slow down for Xiao Qingxu.
Only him.
Not even a glance back from her.
Shang Yuwan lifted the curtain of the car and took a look. As expected, the person sitting inside was indeed Xiao Qingxu.
"Why didn't you go back?"
"He has bad intentions, and I'm worried about you."
"......Oh." Shang Yuwan didn't say anything. After sitting down, he crossed his arms and closed his eyes to rest.
The carriage moved slowly, with very little shaking.
After a while, Shang Yuwan opened his eyes, rolled up the car curtain, and looked outside sideways.
There are many vendors on the streets. Today is the last day of the Spring Flower Festival, and there are still many people selling lanterns.
People were in high spirits, laughing and talking happily.
I have to say that the Lord of Yuecheng manages this place very well.
"Brother Xiao."
Xiao Qingxu was suddenly startled. "W-what?"
"I remember your last name is Xiao, right?"
Shang Yuwan said nonchalantly, seemingly without any particular intention, "Xiao (Xiao) in zodiac."
Xiao Qingxu was silent for a moment, then said, "Yes."
Shang Yuwan felt a dull pain in his heart.
"Is that so? I thought Ji Suxian was lying to me."
"My little sister...she made medicinal food for you today."
Xiao Qingxu changed the subject, and Shang Yuwan followed suit, "Really? I haven't eaten it yet, and I must try it today."
Shang Yuwan leaned to the right, with his right arm resting on the window frame and his chin.
She turned the back of her head towards Xiao Qingxu so that he couldn't see her face.
Brother Xiao, Brother Xiao.
Ji Suxian is really a good brother Xiao.
A tear suddenly fell from Shang Yuwan's right eye.
Whose food is spoiled? The smell makes her nose and eyes sore.
Shang Yuwan also put his left hand on his head and secretly wiped away the tear.
I wish I had never been to Yuecheng.
If she had not come to Yuecheng, she would not have met Yuan Ji.
Yuan Ji would not confront the OP, nor would he make the OP so nervous.
If they went to Dingzhou City.
Shang Yuwan would not recognize the other identity of the owner of Baijia Tower... King Qi.
Shang Yuwan laughed at himself in his heart.
Yuan Ji didn't know that she was reborn, but judging by his reaction last night, he obviously recognized her, so he didn't agree to the request not to call her Xiao Wan.
Yuan Ji didn't continue to use Shang Yuwan as a substitute, which must be because he believed that she had suffered a lot to be reborn. Since he was attracted to her, who else could he dislike so much besides His Royal Highness Prince Qi?
Before Shang Yuwan died in his previous life, he only liked this one person.
He was willing to sacrifice his own life to save her, and he completely trusted her, a person of unclear identity, and pretended to test her. He knew that she cherished her family, understood what she was thinking, was curious about the person she loved, and loved to eat her honey. However, when his thoughts were known, he did not dare to admit it directly, so Yuan Ji spoke sharply when they met - there will never be another Xiao Qingxu in this world.
Shang Yuwan and Xiao Qingxu stopped talking.
Until I returned to the City Lord's Mansion, had the medicinal food, and walked back to my room to rest.
Not a single word came out between them.
Shang Yuwan's heart ached, and she didn't want to speak. She hoped Xiao Qingxu would take the initiative to speak.
But Xiao Qingxu didn't move at all.
Shang Yuwan didn't ask anything.
Anyway, if she asked, the person would only have one sentence:
My life is coming to an end.
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