Advising the villains to be kind every day

"The road is slippery, don't run so fast!" Rong Li followed behind and reminded Zhuang Wan.

"It's no use if you go, they've already left."

The snow on the ground covered the ankles, soaked into the shoes and socks, and was bone-chillingly cold.

When Zhuang Wan climbed up the tower, a group of troops led by Pang Ao had already left the city, and they were as small as ants on the vast snow field.

Rong Li hurriedly took off his coat and put it on her, "It's windy here, let's go back first!"

"You already knew, didn't you?" Zhuang Wan turned her head to stare at him, the cold wind was raging on her white hair, her cheeks were flushed from the cold.

Rong Li remained silent, and said after a while: "I don't want you to worry."

Zhuang Wan nodded: "Yes, you think I can't do anything even if you know, and even if I went to Fuzhou, it would be unnecessary. Because you don't care about his life or death at all."

"..."

Rong Li said slowly: "Yes, from the beginning to the end, all I care about is you, whether other people live or die has nothing to do with me."

"Thank you for your concern." Zhuang Wan returned the cloak she was wearing to Rong Li, "But I'm not cold! I never said I was cold."

She turned and ran down the tower.

She knew that Yan Cheng was still alive, but everyone had already given up on him.Whether he is a soldier or a general, in the end it is nothing more than a sword in their hands to kill the enemy. The sword can be replaced at any time when it becomes blunt. Pang Ao can't, and Han Wei, there are so many people who look forward to making contributions.

Rong Li stood on the tower, looking at this world of ice and snow.He still believes that no matter how cold the ice and snow are, there will be a day when they will melt.

Zhuang Wan actually didn't blame Rong Li for not reporting his knowledge, because she knew that Yan Cheng would be fine, even if someone told her that he was dead, she would not believe a word.

So she won't be like others, worrying day and night, crying bitterly.She began to learn how to cook, and began to clean the house. She shoveled away all the snow in the yard.

Only then did she discover that there was a red plum plant in the corner of the yard, which looked very inconspicuous when the golden osmanthus was fragrant, but now that the yard is desolate and there is no greenery, it shows its surprise.

Maybe she was like this too, when Yan Cheng was here, she didn't see his goodness, and only after he left did she realize that she was in a desolate and lonely world.

She sewed a crooked blessing bag and hung it on a branch, praying that Yan Cheng would come back soon.

Rong Li had been standing outside the door for a long time, and he hadn't come since that day.

He wanted to give Zhuang Wan time to calm down, and he also wanted to give himself time to calm down: to think about whether to persist or not.

He is used to measuring the value of one thing. If the pay and the gain are not equal, it is wise to stop the loss in time.He never does anything he is not sure about.

But Zhuang Wan was an exception in his life.

He didn't know the result, and he didn't know how much energy he had to put in to reap such a small return.But he is still unwilling to give up, Zhuang Wan seems to be his obsession, and it is rare for him to be impulsive in his rational life.

He was about to knock on the door when it opened suddenly, both of them were a little surprised.

"It's you!" Zhuang Wan was about to go out.

Rong Li said warmly, "It's getting colder these days, I brought you some charcoal."

Zhuang Wan saw him carrying a wooden box with a smile on her face, as if those things never happened a few days ago, and he was just a close friend who came to give charcoal when needed.

"I'm going to buy it!" Zhuang Wan stepped aside, "Come in and enjoy the fire."

Rong Li walked into the courtyard, and saw that the courtyard was clean and tidy, and there was a big snowman piled up in the corner, with a round head and body, eyes and nose made of radish pieces, very funny.

Thinking about it, Zhuang Wan didn't affect his mood because of that incident, so he was relieved.

Entering the house, Zhuang Wan put down the warm curtain, opened the wooden box that Rong Li brought, and saw the charcoal inside had a blue luster like iron, it was not ordinary charcoal at first glance.

She picked it up and pressed her hand heavily, "What kind of charcoal is this?"

"Rui Tan." Rong Li said, "This is a tribute from the Xiliang Kingdom. Burned in a furnace, there is no flame but there is light. One piece can burn for ten days. These are enough for you to last a winter."

Zhuang Wan put down the charcoal, "King Qi must have given it to you, you should take it back and use it yourself!"

After she finished speaking, she went to the kitchen and quickly served two small dishes.

"Did you have meal?"

Rong Li nodded.He looked at the food on the table, "You made it yourself?"

"That's right!" Zhuang Wan said, "You must learn to take care of yourself! By the way, there is soup."

She ran to the kitchen again, and when she came back, Rong Li had already left, but the charcoal was not taken away.

Zhuang Wan sighed, put away the charcoal and returned to the table to eat.

Rong Li was walking on the street holding an umbrella, surrounded by the sound of hawkers, passers-by shrugging their necks and walking in a hurry, an old couple under the eaves held each other's hands to keep warm, hoping that the firewood in front of them would be sold out soon.

He walked over, handed them a tael of silver, and asked them to deliver the firewood to Zhuang Wan's residence.

The old couple are very grateful.

Not far away, Han Yunxi got off the carriage, Xiao Jingyu hurriedly supported her, and the two walked into a silk shop talking and laughing.

Everyone seems to be doing well. The world seems to have changed, yet it seems to remain the same.

"Mr. Rong..." A woman's gentle voice sounded from behind.

He turned around, "It turned out to be Miss Zhiying. How could Miss Zhiying be on this long street in such a cold day?"

Zhiying said: "Just now I went out to buy piano strings with my maid, and I saw Mr. passing by by chance, so I chased him all the way."

"Mister seems to be in a bad mood, but I want Zhiying to play a song for him to ease his worries."

Rong Li was silent for a moment, then smiled and said: "Okay, there will be Miss Lao Huaying."

yes!He is still the romantic person who is merciful everywhere...

Han Yunxi got out of the silk shop and got into the carriage with Xiao Jingyu.

"I heard from my father that you have done a good job in the errands entrusted to you by His Majesty. Now many people are looking at you with admiration!"

Xiao Jingyu said: "It's all supported by my father-in-law. If he hadn't recommended him in front of my father, how could I have such an opportunity."

"Don't underestimate yourself, I know your ability, I think..." Han Yunxi paused, "You are no worse than that Xiao Jingchen, and the crown prince should also be contested."

"If you want me to fight, I will fight!" Xiao Jingyu said, "As long as you are happy."

Han Yunxi smiled: "I know you treat me well, but you should also think about yourself. Only when you are well can I be well."

Xiao Jingyu held her hand: "I see."

As soon as the two got out of the carriage, Xiang'er, who was outside the gate of the palace, ran forward.

"Miss!"

"Xiang'er, what are you doing here?"

Xiang'er cried and said: "Miss, ma'am... ma'am, she has suffered a sudden illness and has... already left!"

Han Yunxi: "..."

Xiao Jingyu hurriedly supported her, "It's windy outside, let's go in and talk."

After entering the mansion, Han Yunxi sent Xiao Jingyu away and asked Xiang'er: "What's going on? I...how did she get suddenly ill?"

Xiang'er said: "My servant doesn't know either. Since the young lady got married, the madam has been locked in the house by the master, and we only let us bring in the food every day. The food sent in yesterday has not been touched much. Today I found that the madam Already gone. The master ordered the people in the mansion not to publicize this matter, and the funeral should be kept simple, just wait until the dead of night to drag the wife out to bury it. The servant girl then sneaked out to report to the lady. The lady had been thinking about the lady before her life. If I want to go back to see my wife for the last time, I think the master will not stop me."

"I don't want to see her!" Han Yunxi said bitterly, but the tears couldn't stop falling.

She knew that Han Yuanchong would make a move sooner or later, but she didn't expect to be so impatient.

Xiang'er was stunned for a moment, "Miss, but madam... madam, she is your mother!"

Han Yunxi wiped away tears, "Go back! I won't go."

Han Yunchong hated her mother so much, if she went back, she would probably annoy him.Now Xiao Jingyu's future still depends on him, she can't make a wrong step.

"All right!"

Xiang'er had to leave.

Xiao Jingyu came in and asked softly, "Are you okay?"

"It's okay." Han Yunxi said: "You and I have been married for less than a year, so it's not appropriate to go to mourning. My mother...wouldn't blame her if she thought about it."

How could Xiao Jingyu not know the reason, just said: "Then I won't go, if you are sad, I will accompany you out for a walk tomorrow to relax."

Han Yunxi nodded, and then said, "I want you to check someone for me."

Xiao Jingyu asked, "Who are you looking for?"

Han Yunxi looked stern, "A man named Zhang Wenyuan!"

Her so-called biological father.

……

Xiao Jingchen finally found out about Mu Qiulan's whereabouts. It was only a day and a night's journey to a place called Huaihua Village.

He was impatient to go there, now that Han Yunxi was no longer an obstacle, and everything in Beijing was calm, so it happened to be this trip.

Rong Li wanted to invite Zhuang Wan to go with him. In his words, Mu Qiulan might not come back with Xiao Jingchen, she could help persuade him.

Zhuang Wan originally didn't want to meddle in these two people's business, but she also hoped that Mu Qiulan would come back quickly, and it was not a solution for the shop to hang out all the time.

"I can go, but the cost along the way..."

"Of course I won't let you spend a penny." Rong Li said.

"Okay! For the sake of our acquaintance, I promise to help you. But you have to remind your prince not to be too irritable. Even if she doesn't come back, you can't force her."

Rong Li nodded: "Understood."

But he knew that if Mu Qiulan didn't come back with him, Xiao Jingchen could really pack her up and carry her away in a hurry.

The next day, the three of them set off for Huaihua Village in a carriage.

In the carriage, Xiao Jingchen kept a straight face, as if someone owed him money.

Zhuang Wan whispered to Rong Li, "He doesn't look like he's picking someone up, but rather robbing him."

Rong Li smiled and said: "You look at him like this now, but his affection for Miss Mu is real, it's just that we didn't see it."

Zhuang Wan said: "I hate it when two people are in love and still cover it up. They don't say anything clearly. It's not tiring to guess."

The relationship between the hero and heroine is like this. After all, it is an ancient gossip novel. At that time, popular misunderstandings were always unexplained, and there were always eavesdropping routines in the corner.

As soon as she finished saying this, Xiao Jingchen took a look at her, thinking that she could see clearly.Isn't the relationship between him and Mu Qiulan just guessing?He thought he had guessed right, but in the end it wasn't the answer she wanted.

Rong Li smiled wryly and said: "Not all emotions can be confessed. If two people are happy, it's good. If it's just wishful thinking, wouldn't it be extremely painful. Why don't you hide it in your heart, at least you can silently pay for each other in this way."

"Hmph!" Xiao Jingchen said disdainfully, "It's just deceiving yourself and others. Now that you know your own wishful thinking, you should let it go. If you force it, it will only hurt you more in the end."

Rong Li rolled his eyes at him: "It's not that everyone can be really free and easy, isn't Your Highness also..."

"Shut up! This king and Lan'er are in love with each other, unlike you!" Xiao Jingchen glanced at Zhuang Wan, "I don't know what's so good about this woman, it's worth your desperation."

Zhuang Wan was speechless, why did she eat melons and eat them herself? What does this have to do with her?If I knew it earlier, I wouldn't follow.

She turned her back quickly, pretending not to hear.

Rong Li hurriedly winked at Xiao Jingchen.

"Don't wink, this king said that's all, think about it yourself."

Zhuang Wan didn't expect that the male protagonist is not a dull gourd, but rather has a poisonous mouth.

She said: "My lord, you may not know that Qiulan and I have married Jinlan, and I am her elder sister. In other words, besides her aunt, I am her only relative. If you want to marry her, you have to marry her." Call me Miss Sheng!"

Rong Li laughed out loud, seeing Xiao Jingchen staring at him solemnly and said: "The two of them are indeed called sisters."

Xiao Jingchen: "..."

"you shut up!"

This time Zhuang Wan couldn't help laughing, and the hero would also be impatient, which is something you can't see in the book.

……

As soon as Han Yunxi arrived at the front yard, the servant rushed over, "My lord, a letter has been sent from the Yan Palace, saying it's for the lord."

"Give it to me! I'll give it to the prince."

"Yes!"

Han Yunxi glanced at the letter, but it was not sealed. She took out the letter inside and unfolded it. There were only a few words: Xiao Jingchen has left Beijing.

Xiao Jingyu is painting in the study, the woman in the painting is smiling sweetly and expressing affection.

When Han Yunxi came in, he quickly hid the painting under the table.

"This is a letter from Prince Yan's Mansion." Han Yunxi handed the letter to him.

"Oh!" Xiao Jingyu took it and put it aside.

"Aren't you watching?"

"See you later!"

"Maybe there is something urgent?" Han Yunxi looked into his eyes, "or...something that is hard to say, and needs to be sent a letter."

Xiao Jingyu paused, took out the letter, glanced at it, and put it in silently.

"What's the matter?" Han Yunxi asked.

Xiao Jingyu smiled and said, "It's nothing important."

Han Yunxi said lightly: "Why doesn't it matter? If it's late, I'm afraid I won't be able to catch up."

Xiao Jingyu: "..."

"I didn't want to hide it from you, but..."

"Are you afraid that my old love for Xiao Jingchen will be unforgettable, and it will ruin your business?"

Xiao Jingyu shook his head: "No, I'm afraid you will be unhappy."

Han Yunxi sighed: "I don't object to you dealing with Xiao Jingchen, but..."

She lowered her eyes, in her heart, she still had nostalgia for Xiao Jingchen after all.

"I just want you to keep him alive."

After hearing this, Xiao Jingyu nodded slowly, "Okay, I promise you!"

……

"This is the only inn within a radius of ten miles." Rong Li opened the curtain and looked at several thatched huts at the foot of the mountain.

"I don't care!" Zhuang Wan said, "I can sleep anywhere."

Rong Li looked at Xiao Jingchen.

Xiao Jingchen: "It's getting dark, let's live here!"

The carriage stopped in front of the inn, and Xiaoer came out tremblingly to greet him: "Hey! Guest officers, are you staying at the inn?"

"Yes!" Rong Li stepped forward and asked, "Second Brother, do you have a roommate?"

"Yo! Guest officer, look at what you said, we can't compare it to the city, there are no upper and lower rooms, except for Datong shop, there is only one vacant room, which is barely our upper room. It's just that the shopkeeper's wife lived in before her death. It’s okay, as long as you’re not afraid of bad luck.”

"It doesn't matter." Rong Li said, "It's just that it's inconvenient for us to have female relatives here, do we have more houses?"

"No more!" Xiao Er suggested, "Why don't you two guests go to Datong Shop and let this female guest stay?"