Chapter 94: Choice If I say, between him and me, you can only choose...
The day was almost over, and Xie Yuchao still couldn't find an opportunity to enter the Song family's old house openly.
It was already dark, and he stood in the yard next door, staring blankly at the dog hole that was about to be blocked by snow.
There was no other way, so he gritted his teeth, dug out the snow with his bare hands, and crawled through with his eyes closed.
A rustling sound spread, and Ba Zhao, who was in the nearby doghouse, raised his head, looked around, and sniffed.
"Woof! Woof!"
The ferocious barking of the dog was particularly abrupt in the silent night. Xie Yuchao was startled and ran away without even having time to tidy up his clothes.
“Woof woof! Woof woof!”
Fearing that it was a bad guy, Ba Zhao abandoned his warm home and chased after him.
Xie Yuchao had originally planned to keep things quiet, but he didn't expect such a big commotion to happen as soon as he came in.
He was so panicked that he ran into several maids in the house, who were frantically gesturing to keep quiet. He didn't know if it would help, but he had no other choice.
The maids looked at each other in bewilderment. They all recognized this Master Xie. Not only did they know the relationship between him and their young lady, they also knew that their husbands disliked him very much.
It's really difficult.
In the end, they tacitly pretended not to see it, but stopped the eight moves and surrounded him to tease and comfort him.
The servant who heard the dog barking came over with a stick. Seeing this scene, he asked in confusion, "What's going on? Why did Ba Zhao bark so fiercely just now?"
"I'm just teasing him." The maid said vaguely.
The servant scratched his head and saw Ba Zhao happily spinning among them, so he thought nothing was wrong and went back.
Xie Yuchao breathed a sigh of relief after getting rid of the barking dog, turned around, and walked towards the backyard based on his memory and guesswork.
In the bedroom, Song Baoyuan was sitting in front of the dressing table in her white pajamas, with Qiao Yue behind her tidying up her long hair.
"Qiaoyin said she's fine now and will be back to serve you tomorrow."
Song Baoyuan came to her senses. After she said those words today, Jiang Keyu didn't express his opinion at all, so she couldn't figure out what he was thinking.
She was a little distressed because she really didn't want to continue living in such an awkward and ambiguous relationship.
"I can't go out, and it's nothing. Let her rest for a few more days. It's okay."
Qiao Yue nodded and said, "Miss, you didn't get enough rest yesterday. Go to bed early today."
"Um."
Song Baoyuan looked at herself in the mirror, her face showing signs of fatigue. But she had a lot on her mind and wondered if she could get a good night's sleep today.
Qiao Yue helped her to the bed and made the bedding.
"Then I'll go out first."
"Um."
Qiao Yue turned around and left. The moment she opened the door, she saw an unexpected person outside and immediately stepped back.
Song Baoyuan, who was about to lie down, paused and asked in surprise, "What's wrong?"
Qiao Yue turned her head, her face full of shock, and she unconsciously lowered her voice, "Miss, Mr. Xie is here."
So sudden at this hour?
Song Baoyuan was stunned for a moment before she said, "Give me my cloak and let him in. You stand guard at the door for a while."
Qiao Yue was in a hurry and did everything she was told.
Xie Yuchao brushed off the snow on his body outside, carefully adjusted his collar and hair, and tried to make himself look as decent as possible.
After getting Qiao Yue's nod, he pushed the door open carefully and finally saw the person he had been thinking about day and night.
He stood at the door, staring blankly at the person in white sitting beside the bed, and his cheeks couldn't help but blush.
But one day without seeing each other seems as long as a year.
Xie Yuchao didn't dare to think about how difficult it would be to not be able to see her in the future.
Seeing that he hadn't moved, Song Baoyuan asked in confusion, "Are you going to stand there and talk to me?"
"No, no." Xie Yuchao slowly approached her. Her unique fragrance became stronger and stronger at the tip of his nose, making his heart beat faster.
He actually entered the girl's boudoir so openly.
"I, I'm just worried you'd find it intrusive."
Song Baoyuan tilted her head, "Then why did you come?"
"I was worried about you." Xie Yuchao said bluntly, "I'm relieved to see that you're safe and sound."
"Who said I'm okay?"
Xie Yuchao's heart trembled, and he quickly walked up to her. "Are you hurt? Or did that bastard do something to you?"
Seeing him immediately anxious, Song Baoyuan laughed dumbly, "It's just a sprained ankle."
"I……"
Xie Yuchao swallowed back the words "take a look" that were on the tip of his tongue.
A girl's feet are not something you can just look at casually.
"Is it serious?" he asked.
Song Baoyuan shook her head. "It's not serious. The doctor said it will be fine after a few days of rest."
She looked at the slightly uncomfortable person in front of her and said, "What about you? How are you?"
"Of course I'm fine."
"Why did you come to see me if you're alright?"
Song Baoyuan's expression suddenly changed. Xie Yuchao widened his eyes slightly and quickly squatted down.
"I've been here before." He said a little aggrievedly, "but someone wouldn't let me in."
Song Baoyuan guessed who the "someone" he was talking about was without even thinking, and she felt increasingly uneasy.
Xie Yuchao looked up at her and said sincerely, "I'm sorry."
Song Baoyuan lowered her eyes. Under the warm light, she could see the haggard look on his face. "You didn't do it on purpose. Of course I won't blame you."
"That's not what I meant." Xie Yuchao looked guilty, "It's my fault that I didn't protect you well."
"What does this have to do with you?" Song Baoyuan said dismissively, "It's not like you intended to harm me, and you did a very good job at the time."
She thought, "Besides, the protection you think you have may not be what I want."
Xie Yuchao didn't quite understand what she meant, but knowing that she didn't blame him, he felt relieved.
He said firmly: "I will definitely not let anyone bully you in the future."
Song Baoyuan couldn't help laughing, "I know."
"But..." Xie Yuchao lowered his head, "I have to go back to the Xie family for the time being."
Song Baoyuan was slightly startled, "You want to go back?"
"I was discovered after all." He sighed, then immediately said sincerely as if he was swearing an oath, "But don't worry, after the Spring Examination next year, I will immediately come to marry you in a grand sedan chair with eight bearers, and I will never let you suffer any injustice again."
Under Song Baoyuan's gentle gaze, his voice became softer and softer, "Wait for me, okay?"
Song Baoyuan didn't feel it was real at all, as if it was something too far away.
"You might as well ask yourself first, when that time comes, will you still have me in your heart?"
"Of course!" Xie Yuchao said without hesitation.
He reached into his sleeve and took out a flower-shaped jade pendant with the word "Chao" engraved on the back.
"When I left, I took a box of jade pendants with me. I pawned them all, leaving only this one, which I can't touch." He placed it in Song Baoyuan's palm, "Because this was specially made for me by my mother when I was still in her womb. It is the first and only gift she gave me. I've carried it with me like a talisman all these years, and now, I give it to you."
"How can that be possible? Such a valuable thing..."
"It's very valuable." Xie Yuchao interrupted her refusal, "But to me, the most valuable thing is you. Just keep it for me, and let it accompany you until the day I come to marry you, okay?"
Song Baoyuan hesitated to speak.
In fact, she did not doubt the sincerity of the person in front of her. She would believe it even if it was just a few words.
"My dear! Why are you here?"
Song Baoyuan was so frightened that her shoulders trembled.
Qiao Yue's voice suddenly came from the door, making the atmosphere between her and Xie Yuchao suddenly tense, and they both seemed to be feeling guilty.
Jiang Keyu had no intention of coming here, but when she heard someone reporting the eight moves barking for no reason, she felt something was wrong.
He glanced at the still-lit room and the panicked Qiao Yue in front of him, and became even more suspicious. "Is the young lady asleep?"
"Asleep."
"You were asleep, why were you shouting so loudly just now?"
Qiao Yue: “…”
She tried to remain calm, but her expression became increasingly bewildered.
Jiang Keyu thought something was wrong and raised her hand to push the door open.
Qiao Yue was shocked and blocked him as if she was ready to die. "My dear, I'm not. I know you must be worried about the young lady. But considering your current relationship with the young lady, it's not a good idea to barge in like this. After all, the young lady has really changed her clothes and is ready to rest."
Jiang Keyu was almost certain that something was wrong, but he didn't show it on his face. He just nodded and said, "Then go in and take a look for me."
"well!"
Qiao Yue thought she had escaped danger, but the moment she turned around, Jiang Keyu pushed the door open.
Caught off guard.
Qiao Yue almost fell down.
Jiang Keyu strode into the room and saw Song Baoyuan, who was lying on the bed in thin clothes, and Xie Yuchao, who was squatting beside her.
All three of them were frozen.
"Get out of here."
Jiang Keyu uttered three words without any emotion.
Song Baoyuan could hear his annoyance.
Fortunately, I have said everything I need to say, Xie Yuchao thought.
He stood up, smiled at Song Baoyuan, and told her not to worry, "I'll go first."
He walked out and passed by Jiang Keyu, who also glanced at Song Baoyuan and left.
Watching them disappear at the same time, Song Baoyuan's heart was beating like a drum.
"What should I do, young lady?" Qiao Yue ran over in a panic. "My husband looks so scary."
"fine."
Although Song Baoyuan said this verbally, she actually had no idea.
She sat there for a long time, looking worried.
"No, help me up and I'll go take a look."
Qiao Yue nodded and helped her up, but just as she reached the door, she ran into Jiang Keyu who had returned.
"Aren't you asleep? Why are you up?" Jiang Keyu's eyes were so deep that it was impossible to see what she was thinking.
Qiao Yue lowered her head and didn't dare to look at him at all.
Although she didn't want to admit it, Song Baoyuan felt fear for no reason.
"Are you so worried about him?" Jiang Keyu stepped closer. "Why, are you afraid that I'll kill him?"
Song Baoyuan stepped back subconsciously, and it took her a while to realize that she had done nothing wrong. Even if she had, it was not his turn to blame her.
"What are you doing?"
"What am I doing? Why don't you look at what you're doing!?"
Song Baoyuan was furious. "What does this have to do with you?"
"He's so good, so good that you can tolerate such lecherous behavior?"
"If you hadn't chased him away without telling me, why would he come to see me like this!" Song Baoyuan raised her head. "I didn't even come to blame you, but you're questioning me first?"
Jiang Keyu found it difficult to remain calm. "Why can't I drive him away? You still want to blame me and feel sorry for him, right?"
Song Baoyuan felt that every word he uttered was stinging.
"My dear," Qiao Yue said tremblingly, intending to argue for her young lady, but her words were completely powerless. "Why, why would you..."
"Get out." Jiang Keyu said coldly.
He was extremely annoyed by any unnecessary sounds.
Qiao Yue was at a loss. Song Baoyuan sat down on the chair and patted her hand, "You go out first."
Qiao Yue was full of worry, but she thought that her husband would not do anything to the young lady, but he might not do anything to her, so she left.
Song Baoyuan didn't understand why they always quarreled. "What on earth did he do to provoke you? He is him, and his father is his father. Can you tell the difference?"
"I'd rather he messed with me." Jiang Keyu tightened her grip, knowing the answer but still asking: "Do you like him?"
At this point, Song Baoyuan had nothing to hide, "Yes!"
"But you said during the day that you wanted to reconcile with me." Jiang Keyu felt like she was walking on a single-plank bridge with no way out. "Even if we're siblings, what if I tell you that you can only choose one between him and me?"
Song Baoyuan was stunned.
Their eyes met.
After a long while, she asked, "Do you really have to do this?"
"Yes, that's it." Jiang Keyu said stubbornly, "Between him and me, you can only choose one!"
Song Baoyuan bit her lip and looked into his red eyes as if confronting him. "No matter who I compare myself to, I will never choose you again."
At this moment, both of them felt more aggrieved than angry.
"Why?"
"Didn't I choose you?" Song Baoyuan thought the question was ridiculous. "For six years, or even longer, my world revolved around you, but did you ever cherish it?"
Her voice gradually became hoarse. "Maybe you've tried your best, but the result is like this. We just shouldn't be husband and wife! Becoming husband and wife would be the biggest mistake in each other's lives! We shouldn't even have met! We shouldn't have known each other! We shouldn't have had anything to do with each other!"
Every word she said was like slow slicing, gouging out Jiang Keyu's heart and leaving it bleeding.
"Being husband and wife is what you wanted, right? Why is it that in the end, it's all my fault?" Jiang Keyu choked up a little. "If you blame me so much, why did you bring up reconciliation? Why did you treat me like this just after meeting him once?"
He twitched the corners of his mouth in self-mockery, "Even if it's a stranger, you'll be soft-hearted. After all, I just saved you. Why can't you forgive me? Why are you so ruthless to me?"
"Thank you." Song Baoyuan had already lost her rational thinking. "I thank you, is that okay? Even if you didn't come, Ah Chao would come to save me!"
"Oh."
Jiang Keyu couldn't help but blink, and tears rolled down her cheeks.
He turned sideways to cover himself, "Okay, okay."
I am not willing to accept this. I am so unwilling to accept this.
"Then let him save you. Go to him. No matter what happens, good or bad, big or small, trouble or disaster, go to him! Don't come to me. Never come to me!"
“Who cares!”
"Okay." Jiang Keyu nodded, "Okay."
He turned and walked into the snowstorm.
The door was not closed, and Song Baoyuan didn't dare to look up until he left for a long time. She didn't want to cry, but she couldn't hold back her tears.
I don't know when it started snowing again, and he was no longer visible in the snowy night.
*
The Chinese New Year is coming soon, and even heavy snow cannot dampen everyone's enthusiasm. The streets at the morning market are very lively.
Jiang Keyu was passing by with her horse. Jiang Chengyou was sitting on the horse with a wooden sword in his hand, imagining himself as a hero in a storybook.
Liu'an, walking beside him with another horse, asked worriedly, "Sir, what should we do if His Majesty blames us?"
"It won't cost you your head anyway."
Jiang Keyu said indifferently.
He had a blank expression on his face, his eyes staring blankly ahead, and he walked slowly, as if he was weighed down by something.
Liu'an sighed, feeling extremely confused, but looking at her husband's condition, she didn't dare to ask any more questions.
After crossing the most crowded street, you can ride a horse. Jiang Keyu was about to mount the horse when he suddenly felt something fierce and dodged to the side.
The masked man attacked him with a sword, but he first hugged his son in his arms and retreated behind his horse.
The secret guard appeared and fought with him, but the opponent was only one person and was obviously no match for him.
Jiang Chengyou was so scared that he quickly hugged his father's neck, but he was also very excited watching the scene.
The assassin was quickly subdued by the secret guards and brought before Jiang Keyu.
"You again." Jiang Keyu glanced at him and quickly recognized that this was the man who had assassinated him once in his house. "You did this in broad daylight? Are you stupid?"
The masked man knelt on the ground, his exposed eyes full of anger.
Liu'an wanted to go forward and take off the mask on his face.
"etc."
But he was stopped by Jiang Keyu.
Jiang Keyu carried the child onto the horse, not caring at all, and said, "Let him go."
The secret guard was puzzled, but did as he was told.
But the masked man not only refused to leave, but was also very arrogant, "Why don't you arrest me? You know who I am, right?"
Jiang Keyu ignored him and walked forward by pulling the reins, but Jiang Chengyou in his arms kept looking back.
"Since it wasn't you who did it, why don't you tell me who the real murderer is? Aren't you afraid that I will really kill you?"
Jiang Keyu was really annoyed and had no intention of arguing about right and wrong with such a childish child, but he still stopped.
"I'll tell you the real murderer, and then what? You change your target and go die like a fool?" He was in a bad mood, and his words were harsh. "There are only two things I can tell you. First, your father is not innocent. Second, it was actually your eldest brother I risked my life to save. I think he was such a proud man, kneeling down to beg me to give you this only chance of survival, he certainly didn't mean for you to end up like this. If you have no strategy, don't think about revenge, just live your life honestly."
"you……"
"drive!"
Jiang Keyu left.
The masked man angrily pulled off the cloth covering his face, revealing Cen Zhou's face.
*
Song Baoyuan didn't sleep well again and her head was dizzy.
When I opened the door in the morning, I saw Jiang Suisui and Ba Zhao playing in the snow.
"mother!"
"Why are you alone again?"
Jiang Suisui puffed up her face, looking unhappy, "Daddy took my brother out."
Song Baoyuan rubbed her brows and asked, "Where did you go?"
"I don't know." Jiang Suisui shook her head and complained, "You didn't take me with you, and you didn't tell me."
Song Baoyuan was suspicious and looked at Qiaoyue who came to bring her breakfast.
"My dear, he took the young master out early in the morning without telling us anything."
What does this mean? Song Baoyuan frowned slightly, she really didn't understand.
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