Rebirth's Charm

Chapter 68

Night breeze.

Ye Xizhao sat on the porch, watching Yu Shaoheng walk towards the lotus from far to near.

Chang An followed beside him, whispering something.

Yu Shaoheng said a word or two from time to time and made a decision.

After Chang'an left, Yu Shaoheng paced slowly along the gravel road by the lake, without the stern aura just now, and sadness spread from him.

He turned his head to look in the direction of Yu Shaoyun's courtyard, hesitated for a moment, then turned and walked towards the lotus.

He can't say the words of reluctance and exhortations, he can't make sneering words, and he can't tell the unknown debt.

This was the reason why he was unable to see Yu Shaoyun for so long.

Ye Xizhao watched him approach step by step, his vision became blurred.She looked away, took a deep breath, and endured the overwhelming pain.

After Yu Shaoheng took a shower and changed his clothes, he sat indoors for a while and called her, "Xi Zhao."

Ye Xizhao turned indoors and got behind him.

"Talk." Yu Shaoheng pointed to the seat beside him, "If you want to know, you can ask, and I will answer. It is too difficult for me to tell you."

He was always so accommodating to her, never caring how much he paid her, never blaming her for not knowing what to do...

Ye Xizhao shook his head lightly, "Don't talk about it, don't talk about that."

Yu Shaoheng heard her muffled voice and became flustered. He brought her in front of him, placed her in his arms, and asked softly, "What happened?"

"No." Ye Xizhao wrapped his arms around his shoulders and put his chin on his shoulder, "Nothing happened."

"Then why..." Yu Shaoheng said, wanting to scrutinize her face carefully.

Ye Xizhao shook his head vigorously, "It's okay, it's really okay." He wrapped his arms around him more forcefully, "Hug me."

Yu Shaoheng was not good at soothing people's emotions, so he could only hug her as he said, and patted her on the back lightly with his hands, without saying anything, not wanting to make her feel even more depressed.

Ye Xizhao absorbed the breath from his body with all his strength, it was warm and dry, like sunshine.But all this way he has gone through is darkness, death and cruelty.

Her tears slid down her cheeks, drop by drop, sinking into his skirt.

Feeling that the shoulders and skirts were soaked with her tears, Yu Shaoheng was startled, and forcibly pressed her face, raising his hand to wipe away the tear stains on his face.His eyes were full of heartache, but he was speechless.

Ye Xizhao sniffed, and managed to say a word: "Xiao Xun came here and told me about the bet."

Yu Shaoheng's expression was stagnant at first, then he was a little annoyed, and then he was relieved, with a gentle smile, "Little fool, is that why you are crying?"

Ye Xizhao nodded honestly, letting the tears fall wantonly.

"Some of Xiao Xun's words can be taken seriously, and some can't be taken seriously. He is not me after all." Yu Shaoheng was really worried that Xiao Xun had said something that would make her feel anxious, and then he put his fingertips on the corner of her eyes, and his words were apologetic , "What I want to see most is your smile, and I think that is something I would like to enjoy in my whole life. But the sky fails to fulfill people's wishes, and the time I can make you smile is too little after all."

"I," Ye Xizhao raised his hand to wipe away his tears, "I'm crying out of emotion, and I'm also angry with you—this should have told me long ago, why bother being depressed alone."

Yu Shaoheng smiled slightly, "This is my own business, I never even asked you what you want after all."

"What I want in this life," Ye Xizhao smacked a smile, staring at him with clear eyes, "It is to go through the storms of the world with you, never leave, and now I am absolutely sure."

Yu Shaoheng didn't speak, but was already moved by it.

"Forgive me for my past mistakes. I will do my best in the future to make you feel that everything I have paid is worth it." Ye Xizhao found his hand and clasped his fingers tightly, "How about Shao Heng?"

"Okay." Yu Shaoheng's voice became a little hoarse.

"Don't hide anything from me about you and me."

"I promise you." Yu Shaoheng played with her long hair, "Don't take these things to heart. It's natural for me to be irritable sometimes, and who can live a happy life."

"Yeah." Ye Xizhao quietly snuggled up to him.She understood that for her, he only wanted her to be happy every day.Speaking of which, he never had any demands on her.

At this time, Xia He reported outside the door, her voice was a little helpless for no reason: "Master, Madam, Master Xiao is here again." It cannot be blamed for her rebelling against Xiao Xun's coming today - Master Xiao came during the day After a while, I don't know what I said, which made my wife be in a trance all day long, and sometimes she even looked like she was about to cry. Who would not feel distressed or worried?
One word after another, making both of them laugh.

When Yu Shaoheng was hesitating, Ye Xizhao murmured in a low voice: "I don't want you to go. It's rare to have a moment of leisure, go to bed early, and talk about things tomorrow."

Yu Shaoheng whispered in her ear: "Want me to accompany you?"

"Yeah." Ye Xizhao clung to his arms like a docile cat, "I won't let you go tonight."

Yu Shaoheng felt a warm current in his heart, and told Xia He: "If he has something to do, let him go to the second master and talk to the third master when he is drinking. I am really tired."

Xia He responded crisply and left.

Yu Shaoheng held up Ye Xizhao's face, "You have neglected me for so many days, have you found out your conscience?"

Ye Xizhao tugged at his skirt, "I only ignored you for a few days, but you ignored me for a long time."

"It's because I'm busy, how can I be willing to neglect you in my heart." Yu Shaoheng lowered his head, and kissed him as soft as a feather.

The salty bitterness of the tears, the orchid-like fragrance between the lips and teeth, all fell into his mouth.

If I remember correctly, this is the first time that she shed tears for him.

During the lingering kiss, Yu Shaoheng picked her up and turned into the bedroom.

After Xiao Xun and Yu Shaoqian finished their business, after Yu Shaoqian promised to tell Yu Shaoheng, he made his speech and returned to the mansion.

Walking slowly towards the main room, he is not like the head of the family returning home, but more like a prodigal son returning home late.

Joan was still waiting to read, with no intention of going to bed.

Xiao Xun sat down and asked, "Are you still going to offer incense regularly?"

"Ah."

Xiao Xun asked again: "You don't believe in Buddhism, why do you always go to burn incense?"

Joan replied calmly: "There is no smell of blood in the temple, and there are no people who are greedy for money."

In a word, all four of their brothers were included.Xiao Xun smiled, and then said: "Don't go in the future."

"Why?"

Xiao Xun pondered for a moment, but still explained the reason: "I only found out today that Zhong Liming also goes to the temple regularly, and every time he goes there, the days are the same as yours."

Qiao An smiled disdainfully, "How many people go to offer incense on the first and fifteenth day of every month——Your words are really ridiculous, do you suspect that I went to the Buddhist realm to get out of the wall?"

Xiao Xun first laughed, but then said: "It is indeed suspicious."

"But you didn't realize something was wrong until now, isn't it too late? If I'm really a dissolute, I wouldn't wait until now to have evil thoughts." Joan said, jokingly smiled, "Besides, who would dare to touch you People? If you really move, you, the commander of the dark guards, will only have a false name."

"That's right. Just go if you like. Don't blame me for sending someone to watch you." Xiao Xun ended the topic, and then said, "To avoid accidents, you should go to the Hou's mansion as soon as possible and give the Hou's mansion a promise, Mrs. Only then can we hire someone to protect the media.”

"The emperor is not in a hurry and the eunuchs are in a hurry." Qiao An glanced at Xiao Xun, "You always spare no effort in matters concerning the Hou's mansion. What did you owe Yongping Hou in your previous life?"

"You only see me helping him, but you don't know how much he helped me." Xiao Xun didn't bother to say this, "Remember my words, as soon as possible."

Joan responded angrily, "Remember it."

Xiao Xun stared at her for a moment, "Should I sleep in the study tonight?"

Joan said without hesitation, "The study."

Xiao Xun stood up, "That's fine. Just talk from time to time."

When Qiao An raised his eyes again, Xiao Xun had already left.When he looked at the page again, he let out a mocking smile.Xiao Xun has all the advantages and disadvantages of a strong man, sometimes because of a woman's reluctance, he will conquer arrogantly, and sometimes he will not tolerate a woman's reluctance.His behavior now belongs to the latter.

On the second day, because of Xiao Xun's words, she went to the Hou Mansion, and when she entered the Chuihua Gate, it happened that Zhong Lishan entered.

It's not that enemies don't get together, this seems to be a lie.

Qiao An stood still and raised her eyebrows in surprise, "Isn't your brother having a happy event? Why did you come to the Hou's Mansion without helping Zhang Luo?"

Zhong Lishan's expression remained unchanged, but when he passed by her, he said coldly: "My elder brother has been ruined by your misfortune all his life! Beware of retribution!"

Xia He, who came to meet and lead the way at Ye Xizhao's order, couldn't help but froze when he heard this.

Qiao An responded calmly, "Then who ruined your life?"

Zhong Lishan watched Qiao An patiently.

"Enough is enough, don't wait for the day when Master Hou personally speaks to shut you out." Qiao An dropped this sentence and walked away.

What does your real self-disposition look like?She remained silent, recalled carefully, and found that the most difficult person to comment was herself.Even if we look at each other in a lifetime, we can't do it.

Huo Tianbei let her fall into his thoughts, tucked the corner of the quilt, closed his eyes and fell asleep.

Early the next morning, before the two got up, they heard Yihang and Lianqiao arguing in the hall.It was because of Feifei——Yihang insisted on taking Feifei into the dormitory to find Huo Tianbei and Gu Yunzheng. Lianqiao had already heard that Huo Tianbei didn't like puppies, so naturally she tried her best to dissuade her.

Huo Tianbei had a headache when he heard it, "It's all your fault."

Gu Yunzheng laughed gloatingly, "You are so weird, how can you blame me. After all, this is also your weakness. If the enemy soldiers know this about you and attack with vicious dogs, what will you do?"

"Then I can only raise a pack of wolves." Huo Tianbei talked nonsense with her.

"Then you are really not afraid of dogs, are you disgusted or something?"

"...I can't tell." Huo Tianbei heard Yihang complaining about leaving with Feifei, so he got up and went to the ground, "I have to come for dinner, I'll go to the study to eat."

Gu Yunzheng smiled and nodded.

After Huo Tianbei changed and washed, he came back refreshed. He leaned over and kissed her forehead, "Stay in the room obediently, read those files, and tell Xu Mo what you want."

Gu Yunzheng stared at him, "It's very difficult for me to read those files. I'm afraid it will take a few months to finish reading them. Huo Tianbei, did you get involved in those tragedies? Can you just tell me?"

Huo Tianbei met her gaze calmly, shook his head slightly, "I didn't."

Gu Yunzheng smiled lightly, "I believe in you."

Huo Tianbei's tone was filled with deep helplessness, "I don't have that vicious heart, I don't have that energy, and I didn't have the power in the court to make people suffer disaster. Be sure to let me tell you personally, before Do I only have military power in my hands? I can’t even marry a wife on my own. What else can I decide? An elder Qin Ge and a governor Fan have made me hide my strength for several years before I can bring them down. It is also them who are responsible for many things. The first shot, do you understand?"

"Understood. I'm sorry." Gu Yunzheng apologized sincerely.

Letting a man admit that he has struggled is no less than facing a humiliation, and most people will choose to avoid it.It was Huo Tianci that Governor Fan wanted to support. Qin Ge's daughter had once become a hostage in Mrs. Tai's hands. No matter what their scheming was, they probably had the intention to join forces to eradicate Huo Tianbei and let Huo Tianci replace him.It is conceivable that Huo Tianbei was suppressed for a time.

It's just that no matter what, you still need a practical answer to feel at ease.

She looked apologetic, "Don't blame me."

"It's good to stop doubting." Huo Tianbei was getting more and more unable to argue with her, "Hurry up and eat, and take the medicine on time, it's enough for three days."

"Well, you go."

When Gu Yunzheng ordered the servant girl to pass the meal, Xu Mo came in and reported everything: "Early in the morning, the eldest lady heard about the matter between the uncle and the wife, and she was already in a mess, and she was crying to see Lord Hou at this moment. The same is true for the other managers, they all saw clearly what happened to the uncle last night, and they already understood that the Tai Furen and the Da Furen are in danger, and now they are all anxious to see Hou Ye take the merits and sins."

(End of this chapter)