"Pit" you for three lives and three lives

Chapter 29

Ari accompanied her mother to talk in the room, and the discussion was naturally about the performance of the teenagers at today's banquet.

Ah Li didn't say much, just responded from time to time, and most of the time she was still immersed in her embroidery work.

Not long after, someone came to report that the prince was still wandering around the mansion.

——Sima Yu has come to the palace so many times that all the servants recognize him.Who dares to chase away guests?I can only ask Madam for her advice.

A Li Niang felt a little worried when she heard this, and said: "This ancestor is really tossing, what do you think he is thinking?"

Being a mother is different from being a boy or girl. She doesn't think about trivial things like whether she likes it or not, and whether she competes or not. She just feels that the prince is not following the right path—if she really likes Ahri, she should tell the emperor and queen that she is.At the beginning, the queen obviously liked Ari, but the prince opened his mouth, and there was nothing impossible.By now, it can be seen that he never mentioned it.If you don't like Ari, you shouldn't be such a gossip, wandering around the house at this time.

I know, saying that he is unreliable and does whatever he wants.I don't know, maybe I think Ari has some affair with him.

He frowned and said, "Didn't he say his name is Ma Ming? Just tell him that the banquet has ended and the master is not in the mansion—please ask him to visit some other day."

The servant who came to report was a little embarrassed and said: "The villain also said so, but His Highness refuses to leave... The villain dare not force it."

Ah Li Niang also thinks so.

Wang Tan is not at the house, she is really not sure how to handle this matter.Looking at Ari, he asked, "What's your idea?"

Ah Li still lowered his head, "Since he is at home, he is a guest. Let him go to Lanxue Hall and ask Ah Yan to talk with him. Or he is tired and leaves by himself. Or wait for father to come back."

Ah Li Niang thought the same way, there was no other way.Then he ordered, "Just do as the little lady said."

Ari is still immersed in embroidery.

A Li Niang talked enough, but she couldn't get more out of her thoughts.Can't help but sigh secretly, this girl has grown up, she really started to hide her thoughts.

He said: "Although Auntie likes to thank Ahu, it doesn't mean that you must marry him - your father still has a crush on Wei Achou. Marriage is a lifelong event, you don't have to force it, just tell Auntie clearly." In other words, do you really like Ahu?"

Ah Li just stopped sewing - she was a little confused, how did this involve Wei Lang again?
But he didn't care about it, just smiled, "Daughter really likes Ah Hu...Ah Niang must force me to say it."

Ari Niang burst out laughing, "What's so embarrassing! If you say that, Ari Niang will be relieved. Seeing that you are silent, I thought you..." Seeing Ari's embroidery work, she turned around again. Huatou, "What do you think of the prince?"

Ah Li: "Prince, the second prince of the country, the future emperor."

A Li Niang said: "The princess concubine will naturally be the queen in the future."

Ali nodded.

A Li Niang said: "Not everyone can be indifferent to this wealth."

Ari couldn't help but looked up at her aunt, and her aunt also looked at her, "In the Tian family, brothers, uncles and nephews are the least able to rely on each other - the clues can be seen in the Eight Kings Rebellion. Only husband and wife, Between a mother and a child, only one is prosperous and one is harmed. Only mother-in-law and wife-in-law’s family members are the relatives that the emperor can rely on... Therefore, if the royal family can have a crown princess, in the future your father, younger brother, uncle and nephew , you will definitely be able to rely heavily on it and make the Wang family prosperous. And with the Wang family backing you up, even the Son of Heaven must treat you kindly. This is also a mutually beneficial marriage, and you will not be wronged."

Ari held his breath and remained silent.Her mother continued, "So, if you really like the prince..."

Ari quickly shook her head, "No daughter."

Ah Li Niang took another look at the embroidery on her hand, then sighed again.Ah Li hurriedly lowered his head, and saw that the embroidery thread on the silk was so messy that he couldn't see it anymore.Simply throw the embroidery aside.

"It's just that my heart is a little messy." Ari said, "...Before A Niang got married, didn't she feel uneasy in her heart?"

Ari couldn't help laughing when he thought of what happened back then.His eyes became gentler and his tone became softer, and he said: "It's been a mess. But I know that your father will treat me well in the future. Even if he treats me badly, I'm not afraid of him—what's there to be afraid of? I'm relieved. But it didn't mess up like you."

"But...even if you're not afraid, you've failed in the end. Once the love is broken, you can't get it back."

Her mother looked at Ari, with a little smile in her eyes.Shaking his head, he said, "After all, I'm still a child."

Ali: ... =__=
"Aniang can't explain a single sentence to you about this kind of thing. As long as you remember to 'be able to hold it, hold it steady, and let it go', that's enough. The rest—" See Ari listen carefully , her mother went on to say, "There is nothing in this world that cannot be calculated, and the same is true for feelings-you have heard people say that true love is priceless, so don't believe it. Of course, one word of love cannot be measured by weight. But there is also a 'price'. The so-called "can't buy it" is just that the 'price' you paid is wrong. Either you paid the wrong one, or it was not enough."

Ali nodded again.

"Since there is a price, it can be exchanged naturally. It can start from nothing, or it may start from nothing. It depends on how you operate. Human nature is forgetful. If you don't operate or pay, there will be no lasting love ?”

Ari waited for her aunt to say how to manage the business, but her aunt changed the subject again, "—but this one, Aniang doesn't worry about you."

Ari is the most lovable, and also the most loving.No princess disease.It's not that Ah Li Niang is boasting.

"Since there's a price, it's worth it, and it's not worth it. If you can't exchange your heart for another when you've managed to the extreme, then there's nothing to force you to do. He's really let down, and he's not worth it. There's nothing to miss."

Ari hesitated, blinked her eyes, and asked cautiously, "But if you still like it... what should I do?"

"What can I do?" Her mother laughed, "I can only post it upside down. You'd better not——A mother raised you so much, it's also a heartache. It's pitiful for others to ruin you. Father and mother put their heart into you."

Ali couldn't help laughing.

Her mother held her face in her hands and rubbed it twice, "Don't worry about gains and losses, you're not like a lady from a big family - you have your parents to support you. Even if you can't do it in the future, there is nothing to be afraid of. Remember?"

Ah Li lowered his eyes and giggled, "Remember."

"Then again, Auntie doesn't think Xie Lian is cold. You have to know too."

Ali nodded.Putting away the needle and thread, he said: "It's getting late, Ma'am, let's rest."

Her mother also said, "Go ahead. You should also think about what my mother said."

Ari packed up his things and went to the backyard.

The sky outside was still cloudy, but the rain was about to stop, only drifting as thin as a silk thread.It landed silently.

Walking around the west study room, seeing the lights turned on in the room, and the silhouette of Wang Yan reading at the window, Ari was a little puzzled.Tell the girl next to you to ask.

On the other hand, he held up an umbrella and just waited under the rockery.

The sky was getting dark, the trees and houses in the distance were all pitch black, but the ground nearby was a little brighter, and the colors became more and more colorful.

In the drizzle, the chrysanthemums are thick and colorful, just like the paintings.The water droplets rolled on it, and people couldn't help but reached out to flick it.

As soon as Ari leaned over, a large handful of yellow daisy flowers was handed over in front of her eyes.

Ari slowly raised her head, saw that it was Sima Yu who was looking at her anxiously and intently, then took a sharp step back and lost the umbrella.I panicked for a moment.

Sima Yu quickly stepped back, looking at her eagerly, and said, "This...is for you."

Ah Li didn't answer, turned sideways to avoid it, lowered his head, and saluted, "His Royal Highness, Wan An."

Sima Yu said: "There is no need to be formal."

The wild chrysanthemum in his hand was passed forward again, seeing that Ari was about to retreat again, he hurriedly took it back and said, "I won't overstep! You, don't hide anymore. I just came to ask a few words."

Ahri remained silent, almost turning his back on him.

Sima Yu was a little frustrated, but still mustered up his courage, leaned forward slightly, and asked, "You...do you really hate me?"

Ali shook his head.

Sima Yu's shoulders relaxed slightly, with a smile on his face, he quietly took a step forward, "Then, do you think that I'm not bad?"

There was only a buzzing sound in Ari's head, she was a little out of breath, but she held her breath and said, "Your Highness is honorable, I dare not discuss it."

"Why don't you talk about it?"

"...Your Highness is sage and wise, naturally it is good."

Sima Yu was silent for a while.Reluctantly accepted the answer, he asked again, "So... do you like it a little bit?"

Ali is already in a mess.

"Only dare to be in awe, not to have selfish love."

"What if it doesn't make you like it?"

"Your Highness!" Ahri was a little breathless, "It's getting late, I should go back."

She turned and left.Sima Yu stopped in front of her with one wrong step.He raised his right arm, blocking her way.Those black phoenix eyes have the color of water even in the dark night, staring at her intently, and asked stubbornly: "What if you have to like it?"

The drizzle was only floating silently, and it was only a trace of coolness when it fell on the face.

The chaos has reached the extreme, but there is nothing to worry about.

She has only met Sima Yu three times in this life.What kind of sincere liking could Sima Yu have for her?It's just a child's whim.But Ari is different. After all, she has lost her whole life for this feeling.

After all, he was still upset, looked up and asked, "Do you really know what His Highness likes?"

Although the voice was weak, it was also clear.

Sima Yu nodded, "Of course it's clear."

Ah Li said: "But why does His Highness like it?"

There was still no doubt in Sima Yu's eyes, "I just like it. I like it when I see it."

"Then what if His Highness sees someone else in the future and likes him?"

Ah Li felt sad, his eyes were already red.

Sima Yu was a little taken aback.To him, this is just a vague and unpredictable possibility that he never even thought about.If Ari just wanted a guarantee, he was willing to give it to her.It will definitely be done.

But Ahri's eyes didn't say that.It seemed to be the past she had experienced, so painful, so real, so fearful, and it never healed.

His mind went blank for a moment, and he was speechless.He just instinctively wanted to step forward and hold her in his arms.Even my heart was tightening, and it hurt.

When he stepped forward, Ari shook his head.

What she wanted was actually not Sima Yu's answer.

"...Your Highness ordered me to say that I like it, and I dare not disobey. Your Highness ordered me to like it, but I can't just obey it if I want to." She lowered her eyelashes and said calmly, "You can't lose your ambition, but people's hearts are not. It can be changed so easily."

There was a buzzing in Sima Yu's mind.

Ah Li hastily saluted, then grabbed her skirt and ran away quickly.

She walked around the corner door and closed it firmly.He squatted down and hugged his knees.

But he didn't really cry.

She just sat like that, letting the rain seep through her body a little, and then let out a long sigh.

.

At night, Ari's father finally came back from the palace.Sima Yu also returned to Taicheng.

And Xie Lian also met Mrs. Xie.

It was bound to be a long night.

It was Grand Tutor Xie who interrupted Xie Lian's words and invited him to play chess.

The two sat facing each other, the lights crackling.When the chess pieces landed on the torreya board, there was the sound of gold and stone.

Xie Lian was in a hurry to finish the game, and the moves were extremely fast, but the formation was very appropriate.Eyebrows are clear, no worries.

He is the kind of person who can quickly devote himself to anything, and his determination cannot be easily shaken. Mr. Xie thinks he has taught him very well.This child is always sensible, which is reassuring.

At the middle of the game, Taifu finally said, "Today, A Qiang drew up an imperial decree in the palace."

A Qiang is the second son of the Xie family, Xie Cang, who is a full round older than Xie Lian, and is serving as a scholar in the court.Drafting imperial edicts is also his job.

Xie Lian focused on the chessboard and didn't pay too much attention. He just said casually, "Yes."

The Taifu picked up the chess piece, "'Being a good character, you must wait for the state; as the second prince, you are allowed to return to the crown family. The eldest daughter of Wang Tan of Zhongzheng, who inherited Xuanmian from the family, has a family tradition of righteousness, soft appearance, and a leisurely life. Sex. Exemplify the history, reputation of the country. The official position is the Chu Wei, but the imperial court.'①" He paused, "——The crown princess, finally fell into the royal family."

Xie Lian still said, "Yes."

Tai Tu felt relieved and said nothing more.

However, at a certain moment, the chess pieces in Xie Lian's hand suddenly stopped falling.He seemed to finally understand what his uncle said at this moment, and sat there motionless.The candle flames danced, and the shadow behind him grew wildly and disappeared.

The Tai Tuo looked at him suspiciously and said, "Why don't you come down?"

The chess piece in Xie Lian's hand fell quietly.He didn't say anything, and even his face didn't change a little.Just sitting upright, the bright light in his eyes gradually dispersed and became confused.

Tai Tu reversed the middle game - Xie Lian played the second half of the chess game unbearably, as if he was just making moves for the sake of making moves.But he never conceded defeat in advance.

After the last chess piece was dropped, he finally straightened up and saluted, and said, "Ahu retreats first."

There was no spirit in that voice.

Taifu sighed silently.Knowing that this child understands everything, he doesn't say much.

Just nodded.

He asked again, "Did you have something to tell me earlier?"

"It's... gone." Xie Lian said.

He understands everything.It is because I understand all the reasons that I can't even vent my emotions at this time.

He could only keep silent, and let those unspoken thoughts go through his heart like a sword.

(End of this chapter)