Chapter 189 Take Care of Her
Gu Yuanqing never dared to mention what happened that year to Ye Yunchu. After Li Runrun died, he was even more afraid to mention it.
Li Runrun has now become a sore spot for Ye Yunchu. If Ye Yunchu knew that the prince's anklet was given by Li Runrun, wouldn't this be a way to sow discord between Ye Yunchu and the prince.
The prince is the future emperor. What benefits does this bring to Ye Yunchu?
Li Runrun is dead, why bother?
No matter how wrong the prince was, he shouldn't say anything. After thinking about it, he kept his mouth shut.
Just think of it as the prince also thinking of Li Runrun, and seeing the object reminds him of her.
Ye Yunchu suddenly looked at the distracted Gu Yuanqing and asked, "Do you have anything to say?"
Gu Yuanqing glanced into his eyes, dodged them again, and then said, "No, no, the carriage is here, I'm going back first."
Gu Yuanqing ran to his own carriage and got in as if escaping. The carriage slowly drove away.
Ye Yunchu noticed that something was wrong with him, but he was too lazy to think about it.
He returned to the East Courtyard, where he lived, and it felt increasingly quiet and lonely. Before Li Ruanruan moved in, he had lived here alone and had never felt anything. But now he felt lonely, often waking up in the middle of the night, his body as cold as his heart.
Since Xu Wan was hurt last time, she hasn't bothered him for a long time. It seems that she is determined to fight with him and refuses to sign the divorce papers.
She didn't come in person, but put pressure on people from all sides.
Even retreat to advance.
But Ye Yunchu ignored all this. Even when he was called to listen to the elders' teachings, he did not respond at all and did not get angry.
He let it go in one ear and out the other, feeding Xiaoli the quail meat with his eyes lowered and an extremely indifferent expression.
He is clearly right in front of us, but he seems unapproachable, distant and alienated.
The next day, the prince summoned Hu Fenghua alone.
The prince was playing chess with Hu Fenghua, but Hu Fenghua, who grew up on the border, had no interest in such things.
Whenever I have time, I go hunting in the mountains.
Xiao Jing sat upright and focused on the white chess pieces, killing all the black pieces until there were not many left.
Hu Fenghua felt like there were thorns on the cushion and he couldn't sit still at all. He was either scratching his face or his numb scalp.
All is lost.
Xiao Jing glanced at him and said, "Let's play another round."
Hu Fenghua quickly waved his hands: "Your Highness, forget it, I can't do this."
"No more chess. I'll teach you another way to play."
Hu Fenghua followed and learned for a while, then became happy: "This is fun."
Xiao Jing let him win another game, and Hu Fenghua became even happier and played with extra enthusiasm.
Xiao Jingcai asked casually: "Can you tell me about the border situation?"
Hu Fenghua talked about some experiences at the border, rare treasures, and legends of gods and Buddhas.
They played many games during the conversation, and both of them won and lost. Hu Fenghua was even a little drunk.
Time passes by unknowingly.
Xiao Jing heard a lot about the customs and practices of the border areas, but Hu Fenghua remained interested.
In order not to seem so abrupt, Xiao Jingcai said, "Why not talk about you?"
Hu Fenghua raised his eyes to look at him: "Me?"
"You and your unmarried wife."
Hu Fenghua blushed before she could finish her words, then said, "She's a very...very good woman. She opened a restaurant that's very famous along the border. The food there is delicious."
"Really? How did you two meet?"
"I first met her brother. When I went to a restaurant with him, she smiled at me, and I thought, 'She looks so pretty when she smiles.'"
Hu Fenghua lowered his head and smiled sheepishly before saying, "Later, I killed a bear for her and she was terrified. I also gave her two pheasants, which she loved. Later, she was abducted by the prefect and I went to rescue her. As time went by, we fell in love with each other and couldn't live without each other."
Xiao Jing chuckled: "It's a good story, but the old prince doesn't seem to be very satisfied with this marriage."
In fact, the old prince would not say anything to him at all.
This was just a test from Xiao Jing.
As expected, Hu Fenghua's face fell, and he immediately said, "Yes, it's just because she lost her husband and has two children, my father would never agree."
Xiao Jing lowered his eyes calmly, but the pear was soft and pretty.
I just didn't expect that she is still so eye-catching and liked wherever she goes.
Hu Fenghua suddenly raised his eyes and looked at Xiao Jing expectantly: "Your Highness, can you help me persuade my father? If it works, Your Highness just tell me what you want, and as long as I have it, I will give it to Your Highness."
Xiao Jing's previous chess moves were very gentle, but he won this round very quickly. He smiled softly and looked up at Hu Fenghua: "This is not difficult. I will help you persuade him."
Hu Fenghua was extremely happy and knelt down to pay homage to Xiao Jing: "In that case, thank you very much, Your Highness. I am very grateful. Thank you very much for your kindness."
Xiao Jing just curled his lips and smiled gently, reaching out to pick up the chess piece.
Hu Fenghua happily finished his greeting and sat back in his seat. He looked at the black and white chess pieces intertwined on the new chessboard.
Ask Xiao Jing: "What is this game called?"
The corners of Xiao Jing's lips were raised, as if he was always so gentle to others, but the smile did not reach his eyes at all.
He said calmly, "A girl once taught me something called Gobang."
Hu Fenghua's eyes lit up, and he praised, "She must be a very good girl, and she is still with His Highness?"
Xiao Jing shook his head: "She said she preferred freedom, so I let her go."
Hu Fenghua couldn't understand: "How can I bear to do that? If I can't bear to do that, how can I bear to let the one I love leave me? I feel sad when I see her frown."
"Because, if she stays here, she'll always be frowning."
“.......”
Hu Fenghua paused after putting down the chess piece, and looked up at Xiao Jing.
Xiao Jing also looked at him and smiled gently.
Hu Fenghua didn't know who that girl was, but now that he had a beloved girl, he would also feel sad for someone else's sincere feelings.
Because I love you so much, I feel sad even when I lose my fantasy.
Hu Fenghua asked Xiao Jing: "Does Your Highness know where she went? Is she doing well? Is she free? Is she happy?"
"I just heard from others recently that she should be doing well."
Hu Fenghua breathed a sigh of relief: "That's good."
Then he added, "Thank you, Your Highness, for teaching me this fun game of Gobang. I will definitely teach it to my young wife when I get home. I think she is smart and will definitely enjoy playing it."
"So you say you are a solitary religious person?"
"Of course."
"Then help me take care of her, too."
Xiao Jing gave a look, and Dequan, who knew everything, bowed. After a while, he asked the palace maid to bring the gifts.
There was a pair of jade bracelets of the finest water color, and bracelets and anklets for the children, one pair each of gold and silver. They were obviously made with the craftsmanship of the palace, and the carvings were so beautiful.
Hu Fenghua said hurriedly: "This is too valuable."
Xiao Jing didn't care: "They are just some toys, take them for her."
Hu Fenghua was carefree and thanked Xiao Jing without thinking much.
Xiao Jingcai said, "My father is not feeling well today, and I have to go to the palace to tend to him. I will stop here today."
When Dequan asked Hu Fenghua to leave, Xiao Jing said again: "Don't forget to take good care of her for me."
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