Rebirth's Charm

Chapter 88

Xiao Xun's question really stumped Ye Xizhao.After pondering for a moment, she whispered: "I don't know what's in my heart. I just think that these past events are things that Joan once wanted you to know. She told me, so naturally she didn't intend to tell Yu through my mouth. You, but I still want to tell you - since you missed it, you should face up to what you missed and how deep your mistake was."

Xiao Xun naturally understood that this was the same reason he told her about the past, out of good intentions, his voice became very gentle: "I understand."

"Although you didn't mean to, you failed Qiao An after all. It's not that Qiao An can't let go of anything, she's just too disappointed and disappointed." Ye Xizhao looked at the violent and ruthless man in the past, and felt pitiful at this moment. He couldn't help but comfort him, "No matter what the result will be in the future, you will do your best right now, so that you will feel at ease when you think about it in the future."

"That's natural. Even if she really broke up with me in the future, I will try my best to protect her in my life."

Ye Xizhao found these words very pleasant.It can be seen that Xiao Xun is very rational and responsible at this time, without Yu Shaoheng's domineering determination, without the unscrupulous methods of Zhong Lizhen and Tang Hongxiao, he respects Qiao An's wishes more, which is actually very rare.

From this, to this moment, Ye Xizhao felt from the bottom of his heart that there were too many contradictions in this person, which could not be seen through and understood by his daily actions.She stared at Xiao Xun with probing eyes, "For you, what kind of thing is getting married and starting a family?"

Xiao Xun was taken aback for a moment, but unexpectedly she changed the topic suddenly, and then closed her eyes and pondered.Because of Yu Shaoheng, he became more and more acquainted with her, and now he doesn't need to care about those details, so he told the truth:

"The original intention was to find someone to help me manage the family and marry my three younger brothers. I never thought about those things that happened before and after the moon. Even, it's not a bad thing to think that I am a stranger to my first wife—you should know, I Whether overtly or secretly, there is only one friend, Shao Heng, but countless enemies. There are too many secrets about other people's life and death in their hearts. I don't know how many people want my life to stop my mouth. As far as I am concerned, from ten to From the beginning, the most important thing is to be alive, everything else is empty."

Speaking of this, Xiao Xun smiled regretfully, "That's why I started drinking too early, and I used alcohol to relieve the exhaustion of facing life or death. After getting married, there are fewer days away from Beijing for business, and it can be regarded as a stable life." After taking the position of commander, the bad habits and bad habits developed after several years of fighting for life have also taken shape. The closer to me, the more I hurt people. My three younger brothers are like this, and so is Joan. Even, I married Qiao An just to make an enemy of Zhong Liming, and I met Qiao Chen before, so I guessed that Qiao An was as docile as her, so I agreed to get married without further understanding."

A few words, savor carefully, every sentence is true.Xiao Xun is different from other officials. When the secret guards were not yet established, he held the title of commander, and he had to do everything by himself. He offended many people.When the scenery was boundless, there were disputes with Prince Jing's mansion from time to time - now it seems that the emperor deliberately made him an enemy of Prince Jing's mansion since then, and gradually deepened the conflict.

It is indeed not easy for him, or it can also be said that when it comes to marrying a wife and starting a family, his attitude is similar to that of many men. Marriage has a purpose, and he does not expect to be able to fall in love after marriage.

Thinking of this, Ye Xizhao realized that his position had wavered, and couldn't help but criticize himself for being a fool in this matter.To Qiao An, because of friendship, he would be wronged by Qiao An; to Xiao Xun, because he treated Yu Shaoheng with sincerity and took good care of himself, so he would show consideration for him.

Forget it, I knew in my heart that I was a fool, and it was better to maintain a bystander attitude towards them, so I smiled and changed the subject: "Speaking of which, how did you know Qiao Chen? "

"I asked her to diagnose and treat the injuries of my subordinates. Because it took a lot of trouble to ask her to go out at that time, I remembered it." Xiao Xun thought of something, and felt a little sad. "Since her husband died of illness, she has devoted herself to developing a cure , I made a mistake when testing the medicine once, so I can't speak anymore. If she didn't make this mistake, I'm afraid she would have explained these things to me about Qiao An in the mansion."

This is a doubt that has troubled Ye Xizhao for a long time but he never cared to ask in detail. He didn't expect to get the answer today, so he couldn't help but sigh, "It's really a pity."

While talking, Xiao Xun stopped when he reached the gate of the courtyard, "Go in and talk to her, and I'll walk around the island."

"Alright." Ye Xizhao entered the courtyard, saw Qiao An, and smiled apologetically, "Just now I went out to call Master Hou to come back for dinner, but I couldn't find anyone."

Joan smiled and said: "He forgot to eat, but I'm hungry, so it's better to take advantage of me."

"Okay, you go inside and wait." Ye Xizhao went to the kitchen, brought the hot breakfast to the room, and quickly placed it on the table.

Qiao An took the bowl and chopsticks, took a sip of glutinous rice and lotus seed porridge with the soy sauce, and smiled satisfied, "It's delicious." Then he looked at Ye Xizhao's bare hands, the skin on his hands was still as white as jade, and his fingers were slender. Tan shook his hand, felt the thin callus on the palm of his hand, and couldn't help sighing, "Even if I take good care of it, it's still different from the past. When will this kind of life end?"

"I'm used to it, it's fine." Ye Xizhao smiled nonchalantly, "Hurry up and eat."

Qiao An ate happily while looking at Ye Xizhao.A jade-white jacket embroidered with plum blossoms, a bright red skirt, and a slim figure.Her jet-black hair was tied up in a ponytail, her complexion was snowier than snow, her eyes were bright and white, and her gaze was clear and peaceful.She really felt relieved.It is true that even if it is rich clothes and fine food, it is not necessarily comparable to Ye Xizhao's current calmness and indifference.

After the meal, Ye Xizhao cleaned up the bowls and chopsticks, and made another pot of hot tea. While drinking tea with Qiao An, Yu Shaoheng came back with a book in his hand.

Joan got up to meet him.

Yu Shaoheng turned to wash up, Ye Xizhao excused Qiao An, followed him, and asked, "What are you going to do?"

"I found something by accident." Yu Shaoheng glanced at the book that was thrown aside, "After a closer look, I forgot the time."

Ye Xizhao gave him a gouged look, and then touched the clothes on his back. As usual, it was soaked in the sweat from dancing the sword, and it was already cold at this time, so he couldn't help but poked the center of his eyebrows again, "It's always like this!" Heartless, didn't you notice Xiao Xun and Qiao An coming over?" Then he took the clothes and handed them to him.

"I knew they were coming yesterday, but I forgot to tell you."

Ye Xizhao became more and more helpless, so he went to inform Qiao An, and made breakfast for him and Xiao Xun again.

Qiao An waited for Yu Shaoheng to come out after changing clothes, stood up, and took out a thick letter from his sleeve, "My father's reply to you."

After the two were divided into guests and hosts, Yu Shaoheng immediately opened the letter, read the letter with his eyes closed, and his expression eased a little.

"Lord Hou," Qiao An asked softly, "Are you going to return to the battlefield in the future and lead troops to quell this disaster?" Afraid that he would want to go elsewhere, he asked again, "Does Xi Zhao know?"

Yu Shaoheng was silent for a moment, "She knows it well, so there is no need to say this." Then he looked at Qiao An, "Why don't you ask Xiao Xun what will happen now and in the future?"

The man's direct and sharp eyes seemed to see directly into her heart.Joan simply narrowed his eyes to avoid his sight, "It has nothing to do with me, why do you ask?"

Yu Shaoheng thought about Xiao Xun's current state, and after concentrating on it, he said slowly: "I ordered someone to check your affairs these days. The woman who had a deep love for Xiao Xun back then, from the family of officials to the people of the world, There are not a few, you are just one of them, and you may not be the one who loves the most. It’s just that you are the only one married to him, and you are the only one who feels let down by him and hurt by him. But he didn’t know it beforehand , he is that way of life, now that you want to redeem him, why don't you give up an inch?"

"..." Joan didn't answer.

"In the final analysis, your marriage was forced, just like mine. But they didn't know, so how could they blame them for being treated coldly?" In Yu Shaoheng's eyes, this matter was actually that simple.If you can afford affection, you should be able to endure the torment.If you give up halfway, it will delay and hurt two people.It's just that he shouldn't say these words to Qiao Anming.

Qiao An raised his eyes to meet his gaze, smiled half a smile, then got up, "I'll go see Xi Zhao."

Yu Shaoheng nodded slightly.After all, what he can persuade is limited, and it is the current situation. In the past, he would not pay attention to such things at all.

On this day, Xiao Xun and Qiao An stayed all day, the two men went outside to discuss everything in detail, Qiao An and Ye Xizhao stayed indoors drinking tea and chatting.

From this, Ye Xizhao learned a lot of things outside:
In the court, King Jing became more and more arrogant, but it was only about the transfer and demotion of military officers and generals from various places, but he had no way to intervene - as long as this kind of thing happened, except for a few who cling to his power, the other military officers and generals in the court and in Beijing would all be involved. It is a concerted opposition, and there is a posture that if you insist on your own opinion, we will fight you to the death.As for other matters, the emperor and empress dowager never expressed their opinions, and all the military officers ignored them.

King Jing now probably hates Yu Shaoheng to death - he is thousands of miles away, but with the planning during his previous tenure, the military and political affairs of the world are still impenetrable, and no one can break the pattern.

As for King Chengyuan, after competing with Qiao Yunian for so long, he finally gave up his plan to come to Bomu Island to surprise Yu Shaoheng. Now the sea area is stable, and all eyeliners have withdrawn to King Chengyuan's fiefdom.

(End of this chapter)