"Pit" you for three lives and three lives

Chapter 21

At the entrance of Wuyi Alley, Xie Lian quietly dismissed Cui Chen's soldiers.

He saw that Ari was hesitating about how to deal with Cui Chen, and was about to step forward to help her out.Seeing Lu Xuan's people over there, he retreated again.

——At the door of Ari's own house, there is no need for him to save Mei.If he really jumped out, it would make people think about it.Therefore, if you can not show your face, it is better not to show your face as much as possible.

Ahri's performance that night really surprised him.

She usually looks at such a sweet and docile little girl, but she doesn't flinch at all from a demon king like Cui Chen, and she dares to fight him head-on.She has already restrained Cui Chen, but she still wants to reason with him seriously, which is really cute.

——Actually, Xie Lian also wanted to say "respectable", but... it's more cute.Especially when Cui Chen put on a face of "stop talking nonsense with me", but she had to listen, her stubbornness seemed particularly inappropriate and cute.

That slap that should have been awe-inspiring, but she slapped it delicately and innocently.Xie Lian felt that if he was Cui Chen, if she swept him like that, he might not be able to help but tease him.

sin sin.

Seeing that Cui Chen had gone far away, and the guards of the Wang family dispersed, but Ari was still standing under the willow tree, Xie Lian hesitated a little.

The bright moon is bright and clear, and the falling light is like frost.Ari's posture is pinting, standing quietly, like a beauty under the moon quietly blooming.

The winter in the south of the Yangtze River is also damp and cold, and the exhalation becomes white.She cupped her hands slightly and pulled the hood on.The white fluff stuck to her cheek, and she hooked it with her fingers.The dark pupils reflected the bright moon, becoming clearer.

What is she waiting for.

Xie Lian thought for a moment, then walked out from the corner.

Ah Li was thinking that Xie Lian might not come out today, so he shouldn't wait any longer.Then she saw the blue-black robe snaking like water, and the Fushou silver purse hanging down to one side - it was Xie Lian who stopped in front of her.

Ari was a little embarrassed, blushed before he knew it, raised his head and stammered: "You also come to see the lamp..."

Xie Lian knew that she was waiting for him, and the subtle unwillingness in her heart dissipated immediately.For a moment, I only feel the breeze and the moon are boundless.He lowered his head slightly, looked at Ari with crooked eyebrows, "... come to enjoy the bright moon."

Ari immediately looked at the sky, "Well, the moon is so beautiful tonight."

Xie Lian looked at her face, smiled and nodded: "It's really bright and clear, not stained with dust." Seeing that Ari agreed without knowing it, she smiled and avoided her eyes, and asked: "Where do you want to go, I will escort you." .”

Ari thought for a while, "Have you brought your fishing rod?"

"Uh...it's inappropriate to bring a fishing rod at this time, isn't it?"

"Then I don't worry." Ari laughed, "Let's go to the river."

"Hey, hey——" Xie Lian protested, but also laughed, "Am I such a ignorant person?"

The two went side by side to the river bank.

The waterways in the south of the Yangtze River are criss-crossed.The roof with white walls and black tiles has a view of small bridges and flowing water.But at a corner, out of the alley, there is an arch bridge like a jade belt.

There are no lights by the bridge, and there is no one there, only the wine flags waving along the Qinhuai River and the handkerchiefs waving by the girls leaning forward can be seen from a distance.The Shengge is like silk, floating over curlingly, as if there is nothing there.

The water under the bridge is clear, reflecting the bright moon.The crane's shadow passed by, and it shattered like a silver mirror.

There are stone steps leading to the ferry below.Xie Lian went down first, kicked down the stone, and entered the water with a thud, the echo was clear and distant.Ali followed.The stone steps were covered with moss, so she grabbed her cloak and skirt and staggered down.Xie Lian stretched out his hand, Ah Li quickly held it, and then stood still.Feeling that his palms were hot, he subconsciously withdrew them.

Xie Lian didn't feel abrupt, and only let go after helping her down.He took off his cloak and spread it on the stone, beckoning her to come and sit, "This is the best place."

Ah Li sat there, and sure enough, that side was the most open, without stone bridges and houses to block it, the moonlight shone, and the sky and water reflected each other, it was as clear as snow and clouds, and as clear as a mirror.He smiled and said, "What a beautiful moonlight."

But Xie Lian didn't think so, and said: "It's just like this in the city. If the moon is really good, I still have to go to the mountain to see it. If there is a pool of heaven on the mountain, it will be really wonderful - the cold moon is clear and bright, and it is clear in the middle of the night. When Shi Hang was born, smoke and clouds surged. Sitting among the mountains and rivers, one's heart is broadened, and one can forget everything in a short time."

Hearing what he said, Ari yearned, "What you said is really a scene that only exiled immortals can see."

Xie Lian looked back at her and smiled, his tone softened for a while, "...I will take you to see it in the future."

Ari naturally understands what that "future" means - the mistresses of the two families condone their contact, which is actually acquiescing to their "future".

At the age of childhood sweethearts, maybe they don't really understand what it feels like to like.But between ignorance and understanding, that feeling has already grown.

He doesn't treat her like an outsider.

Ari can also sense all of this.

She took out the tassel from her purse and handed it over.

Xie Lian still doesn't understand.

Ari then said, "It's for you, it's in your purse."

This is private giving and receiving.Xie Lian's face felt a little hot for a while, but he was a free and easy person, and his relationship with Ari was always smooth and smooth, there was nothing to avoid, so he went to pick him up calmly.

Touching Ahri's fingers, he felt the coldness and softness, but he couldn't help but stop.

At this moment, he suddenly realized that he had held these hands more than once.

Then he looked at Ari again.

Ah Li's eyes were bright and clear, reflecting the full moon, as clean as a pool of clear water.

Xie Lian held the tassel in his hand, still facing Ari, "What should I give in return?"

Ari pursed her lips and said with a smile, "Remember to take me to the mountains to see the bright moon."

Soft and warm feelings spread in Xie Lian's heart.That feeling came silently and turbulently like the tide on a spring night, filling my whole heart in an instant.

He stared at Ari, and for a moment had the urge to hug her and kiss her.

Naturally, it can't be so frivolous.

Then he smiled and said, "This is easy. Don't you have any other wishes? Getting a hundred taels of gold is not as good as Jibu Yinuo—what I promised, I will definitely do it."

Ari: T__T... That's how it is, I dare not ask you for three or four!

However, it's rare for a teenager to promote himself, so it's not good to be too cold.Ari still thought about it carefully, "I really don't have anything special to want now. Otherwise, wait until I think about it?"

The two chatted with each other.

Xie Lian doesn't like to quote scriptures when speaking, and a casual story is very interesting, and he can understand it without using his brain.

Ari has a stupid mouth, so he talks a lot, and he can always easily amused Ari.When Ari laughed, he frowned and looked at her.Time flies by.

There was a cool wind on the ground, and the sky quickly became cloudy and cold, and even the moonlight dimmed a lot.There are clouds gathering faintly.

Xie Lian looked up at the sky and said, "It looks like it's going to snow." It was late, and Ari, a little girl, stayed outside for a long time, and it was always bad, so she said, "I'll take you back."

Ari felt a little melancholy, "I'm afraid I won't be able to come out like this in the future."

Although she is dull, she is not stupid.A few days ago, her aunt had ordered someone to clean up the house in the outer courtyard—in fact, her aunt had said a few years ago that it was time for Ah Yan to move out.It's just that the old lady dotes on her eldest grandson and is always reluctant to part with it, so it has been delayed year after year until today.It seems that now her mother has made up her mind.

Wang Yan's moving out was only the first step.After all, she's grown up, and in the future, she must be strict with men and women. When she meets Xie Lian like today, her mother will never turn a blind eye.It is no longer possible to go to Xie's house for a short stay.

Fortunately, there are few restrictions on women in this era. Going up to the mountain to worship the Buddha or going out to socialize with her mother should not be subject to too many restrictions.It's not like being locked up like a bird in a cage.

It's just that the next time I see Xie Lian, I don't know when it will be.

Hearing what she said, Xie Lian felt a little moved when he thought of her waiting quietly under the willow tree.

One sentence: "I'll let my uncle come to propose marriage" turned around a few times, but finally didn't say it.

One, he still doesn't understand Ahri's intentions.Both he and Sima Yu still have a tacit understanding on this matter, and neither of them can make this step without comparing the winners and losers.

He smiled and said, "If you get bored at home, write a letter to Seventh Sister. If you want to save my aunt's face, your aunt will always give it to you. Uh...don't say I taught you. I will have more in the future. Come to the door."

Ari laughed out loud.

He also said: "Ah Yan is too young and often angry, so I entrust you to take care of her."

Xie Lian smiled and said, "It should."

He said so, always more reassuring than others.

Xie Lian still sent Ari to the willow tree.

He kept seeing Ari holding the little girl's hand and disappearing into the deep alley, so he took out the tassel and looked at it.

He held the tassels all night, and in such a cold night, he was slightly sweaty.

He is not particular about decoration, nor can he compare good and bad.Just looking at it like this, my heart felt as if it was being illuminated by the warm sun, it was incomparably safe and secure.

Just when it was about to be put away, it was already patted on the back.

Xie Lian had a slight headache, "Ah Chou?"

Sure enough, it was Wei Lang, he walked around to him carelessly, and stretched out his hand to grab the tassel to have a look.

As soon as Xie Lian grasped it, she swung it over—joke, what can be taken back after it is in Wei Lang's hands?That's all for the side, this one won't let him touch it.

Wei Lang didn't try to grab it anymore either.His hand was already full, the mud monkey on the left and the sugar monkey on the right. Apart from the gluttonous mask, he also had a pig's head mask on his head more than Cui Chen.At this moment, he is stuffing the last candied haws into his mouth.It's really too much to grab.

He said vaguely: "Don't blame me for not reminding you, don't let the second person see what you are holding."

Xie Lian was a little curious, "Why?"

Wei Lang pointed at the sugar monkey, "Thousands of strands are knotted in one heart—what do you say?"

Xie Lian was a little dazed for a moment.He knew that it was impossible for Ari to gift him such a thing in private.I'm afraid she just thinks it looks good, and doesn't really understand what it is - only a person like Wei Lang who grew up in a boudoir and was abused by a group of elder sisters will know this kind of thing.

However, there are some unexplainable likings in my heart.

Naturally, Wei Lang wouldn't be able to see it.

When Wei Lang reached out to point again, Xie Lian had already put the things into his arms, and said solemnly: "You read it wrong."

Wei Lang: ...Remind you again that I am a pig!
"Okay, I got it wrong! Anyway, put it away carefully, don't let Wang Yan see it, or you will be annoyed!"

Xie Lian didn't argue with him, but asked, "Why are you here? Will there be no lights in your house?"

Everyone knows that the Wei family never falls behind when it comes to fancy things.His older sisters were born beauties and loved to dress up.Just put a wattle on your head and stick a yellow flower on your forehead, and it will become popular in the whole city, attracting thousands of people to follow suit.Always walk in the forefront of fashion.

Shangyuan lanterns are always the most exquisite and ingenious in his family.

Wei Lang's character of striving for perfection in women's clothing without revealing his flaws was cultivated in this way.

Wei Lang's eyes flickered, and he smiled maliciously: "I came out with the prince——I didn't read with him."

Xie Lian: ...=__=
"Where is His Royal Highness?"

Wei Lang narrowed his eyes and raised his head slightly, "Guess for yourself?"

——The prince came to return the gift.

Didn't Ari give him a tassel on Human Day?The prince felt that what the ancients said was right, courtesy should be reciprocated.Come and not reciprocate indecently.After going back and forth, Ari will no longer have prejudice against him when he knows his character.

How decent it is to accept a gift from someone but not return it!
Therefore, in terms of emotion and reason, he should come to see Ari!
It's a pity that he was busy helping Wei Lang with his aftermath and listening to his father's admonitions, so he really didn't have time to spare.

When he finally had some free time, he suddenly discovered that he couldn't get in Ari's house—it wasn't that he couldn't get in, but that as soon as he appeared, Ari's family would come out to welcome him respectfully, respectfully and respectfully. Guests of honor, treat them carefully, and send them back respectfully after the reception is over.He had no chance of slipping into the inner courtyard at all.

The prince is too familiar with this trick!Back then when he wanted to go out to play, the maids and eunuchs in his palace watched him steadfastly.

But he couldn't deal with Ari's family in the same way he dealt with court ladies and eunuchs.

It finally occurred to him that Ahri might go out on the Lantern Festival, so he waited for the rabbit to come.

He carried a handful of golden primroses as before.

On the road, I met a small vendor selling clay sculptures. I saw that the clay tigers on the stall were cute, and they would bark when they were patted on the buttocks.

He was afraid that the servants of the Wang family would see him again, so he just waited outside the side door.Pretend to be a passer-by looking at the lights.

It has been wandering for an hour now.

The sky is cloudy and snowy, and the moon is covered by dark clouds.The excitement and anticipation of Chuchu's waiting had subsided, but Ahli was still nowhere to be found, and he gradually felt a little cold.

It's just that he stubbornly felt that he could meet Ari, so he procrastinated and refused to leave.

He did run into Ari, but he didn't know it.

——Ari entered the alley and saw him wandering at a glance.She had mixed feelings in her heart, but she didn't want to pester her any longer.Then go around to the corner door on the other side and enter.At this moment, I have returned to the boudoir.

Looking upstairs, you can see the lights in the alley, and occasionally from some angles, you can also see his face looking over.

Ari didn't light the lamp, just leaned against the attic window, opened a small gap and looked at him.

In fact, he is still a child now - Ari thought - he is completely different from the Sima Yu she knew, and she already knew it on the Rensheng Festival.The slightly sore feeling in her heart at this moment is just a kind of empathy.

But she still hid quietly and looked at him one more time when she could still look at him.

Sima Yu's footsteps stopped.

The moon has been completely covered.

Just for a while.The snowflakes first came in pieces, and then one after another, falling all over the sky——when Mengchun in the south of the Yangtze River began to warm up this year, it actually snowed again.

The entire Jianye City sky was covered with heavy white snow.The singing, singing, and rain on the banks of the Qinhuai River seemed to have disappeared in an instant, and everything was completely silent.

He was alone, holding a bouquet of primroses in his arms, and two mud tigers, foolishly waiting for someone who might not appear.

He sat down on the corner doorstep and watched the snow melt on the primroses.

Holding the two mud tigers in his arms, he didn't know who to tell, "This is a tiger, isn't it cute? And just take a picture of it, and it will bark."

Then he patted the tiger's buttocks, and once he patted it, it barked.

On this snowy night, there was only one sound left.

His voice became lower and lower, "...This one is just you, and this one is just me."

At the entrance of the alley, there was already a palace carriage coming in, someone came to pick Sima Yu back.He stayed quietly for a while, waiting for the sound echoing in the mud tiger's cavity to dissipate, and finally patted the snowflakes and dust off his body, got up and left.

He looked up one last time to the other side of the wall.

Sima Yu got into the carriage and drove across the Zhuque Bridge in the distance.Ah Li just came down from the boudoir, pushed open the corner door, and picked up the flowers and mud tigers he had left behind.

This kind of mud tiger came from the north, and Ari played with it before coming to this world.

That naive appearance doesn't look like a tiger at all, but more like a big stupid dog, who even barks like "Wow".

Ari patted it twice, and hearing the cry, he hugged it into his arms without realizing it.

She sighed.The white mist condensed, and heavy snow fell silently.It didn't stop all night.

Many times people can't lie to themselves.Whether you like it or not, your heart will always know the answer.

(End of this chapter)