"Huan 'er, don't you think she's very silly?”Baili Che chuckled with mixed emotions. It seemed like sympathy, pity, and mockery. However, the heartache and heartache under the complicated feelings were so clear that they could not be hidden.
Qing Huan gently rubbed Baili Che's cheek,""She has an indomitable courage.”
"Heh." Baili Che smiled again, his expression strange.
After Su Jiao entered the palace, she was not immediately conferred the title of Consort as expected. She wasn't greedy for power, but for that place. The amount of power also symbolized the emperor's favor. It was as if a pure white silk cloth had been soaked in a dye vat, and it slowly changed color. Baili Xiong admired Su Jiao because he was different from the women in the palace.
She was a clear stream, a warm flame, and a carefree floating cloud.
But later on, she learned how to feign civility, compromise, and scheme. Initially, she had indeed won the favor of many Baili Xiong. However, Baili Xiong gradually realized that something was wrong. After taking a closer look, he saw that the woman who had once moved his heart had changed. As a result, there was no news of the promised position of Imperial Consort. Originally, he had to overcome some resistance to make a civilian woman of unknown origin his concubine. Now, Baili Xiong completely let go of this matter. He gradually distanced himself from Su Jiao.
Originally, when Su Jiao was doted on, Baili Xiong had spent most of his time in Qiansheng Palace. After that, Baili Xiong rarely stayed in Qiansheng Palace. Su Jiao was just a little palace maid, how could she possibly find the Emperor who was deliberately hiding in the huge Imperial Palace?
In just three months, Su Jiao, nourished by love, had lost weight.
She didn't care that her child was learning to call others 'mother, she didn't care about the mockery of the palace maids and eunuchs, and she didn't care that her beautiful face, which used to be like a flower, was withered.
She only cared. Her husband, who loved her dearly and swore an oath of eternal love to her, gradually turned cold.
It had been a long time since he had given her a warm look, a warm hug, and a warm word.
After sending the ginseng soup over, he only glanced at it indifferently before giving it to the servant. Hence, she retracted her scalded fingers, not daring to ask for love.
After waiting for half a night, she put the fox fur coat on his shoulders. He walked straight past her without even looking at her, letting the clothes that stuck to her body temperature fall on the cold ground.
She waited outside the door to wait on the bath. In the cold wind, she could hear his affectionate voice with another woman. She had to serve tea and water when she was sick. She had to run around and even had to stay in bed for more than a month to recover from a cold.
In two years, she only had three to four months of tenderness.
As a result, all the edges and corners of his arrogant bones were finally worn away. She did something she had never thought of--
She didn't ask for help when she was in danger of fighting the four water demons. When she was drugged by the butterfly and her chastity was in danger, she did not ask for help. She didn't ask for help when she was trapped under the dangerous cliff and was hungry and cold.
However, in this deep palace, when he was tortured by despair and pain until his body was almost destroyed... She shot out the distress flare in her arms.
A line of tears rolled down her face. She admitted defeat and was only waiting for an ending.
"She left?" Qing Huan tilted her head and asked, looking very cute. It was as if they were just listening to a story. This story was very distant and had nothing to do with them.
Baili Che's tense mood relaxed a little, but the words he said made Qing Huan's limbs stiffen. "She's dead," Baili Che said slowly.”
Qing Huan grabbed Baili Che's shirt tightly, wanting to cover his mouth and stop him from talking. However, he had endured for so many years and really needed to vent. Hence, she only retracted her arms that were hugging Baili Che and increased her strength.
Su Jiao's eyes were blurred with tears as she weakly leaned into Shao Luo's arms. The two of them were about to leave. However, Baili Xiong had arrived. His expression was ferocious and furious. He said that no one could take his woman away. He even implied that Su Jiao was not a woman.
Under Baili Xiong's furious scolding, Su Jiao sorted out her emotions, wiped her tears, and even tied her hair up again. Not only was Baili Xiong no longer her gentle lover, he was no longer the elegant emperor. He was just a wretched man who was enraged. She completely extinguished the last bit of hope in her heart.
She quickly took out the Flowing Light Dagger in her pocket. With a cold flash, she pressed it against her neck. A drop of blood flowed down the dagger. The room instantly fell silent.
"Jiaojiao, what are you doing?" Shao Luo shouted. The thunder shook Baili Xiong awake from his anger and he looked at Su Jiao with a complicated expression. For a moment, he could not say anything.
Of course he loved her. Otherwise, he wouldn't have spent so much effort to bring her into the palace and even wanted to wait for an opportunity to make her a consort to compensate for the son she couldn't take care of personally. He had wanted her to accompany him for a little longer. However, the Empress was not happy to make her a concubine. The Empress was the cousin of the Qi family, and behind her was a powerful family. In addition, she was getting increasingly disliked by him. Hence, they gradually drifted apart.
Now that he saw her again, the woman holding the dagger with a determined expression had the same fiery appearance that made his heart palpitate. He was actually a little flustered.
Therefore, he softened his voice. Put down the dagger."
Su Jiao was originally a staunch woman, but the person in front of her kept giving her hope and beating her heart.
" Your Majesty…" A eunuch who was standing close to him was about to say something when he saw the confrontation in front of him. He was obviously shocked. She quickly shut her mouth.
Baili Xiong glanced at Su Jiao, then turned around and asked,""What is it?"
The nearby man glanced at Su Jiao with a troubled expression. However, seeing the Emperor's expression change, it was obvious that he was impatient. He quickly replied,"The Empress said that the Eldest Prince and the Third Prince are both in the Imperial Phoenix Palace and invited you over for a meal.”After saying that, he quickly shut his mouth.
Su Jiao chuckled, revealing a sharp ridicule and endless sadness.
"Brother Luo, the only person Jiaojiao has let down in this life is you. If possible, Jiaojiao will definitely be your wife in the next life. I won't act recklessly and break your heart.”Su Jiao's eyes were slightly red and her voice was sweet, like a little girl asking for pity.
"Jiaojiao." He clenched his fists tightly. Shao Luo's eyes reddened, and he was on the verge of tears. Even if this woman could not be his wife, she was still the most important woman in his life. She was his sister, his friend, and his confidant.
Therefore, even if he wanted to snatch the dagger from Su Jiao's hand, he couldn't. He understood Su Jiao's heart, Su Jiao's feelings, Su Jiao's determination.
Therefore, he could only reply with a low voice,"Okay." Jiaojiao, I won't let you go in my next life.
"Baili Xiong." Su Jiao's gaze went over Shao Luo's shoulder and landed on Baili Xiong's face. Her smile was gentle and sweet, like a little woman immersed in love." I love you. But did you really love me?"
"Baili Xiong. I don't hate you." A resolute voice. Then, he raised his hand swiftly.
The bloody dagger fell to the ground. Su Jiao, who had fallen backward, was swept away by Shao Luo.
Baili Xiong was left staring blankly at the dagger and blood on the ground. Her heart was trembling with cold.
"Huan 'er." Baili Che called out softly. However, Qing Huan did not respond, so she called out softly," Huan 'er. Huan 'er…" She was probably asleep. Baili Che chuckled. Luckily, she was asleep. Otherwise, she really wouldn't know how to face him. It was late at night, let's sleep. He retracted his arm and closed his eyes.
On the other hand, Qing Huan, who was lying on his shoulder, had a pair of bright eyes. She did not look tired at all.
She just didn't want him to feel awkward, so she didn't say anything. They only accompanied each other silently. She understood Su Jiao's last sentence," I don't hate you." Even love was worn away. After a passionate love, there was nothing left.
Qing Huan meekly leaned against Baili Che and silently said in her heart," Baili Che, I hope you have a good dream. He closed his eyes.
The moonlight was exceptionally gentle and hazy. The person under the moon was having a good dream.
"Huan 'er, are you tired? Do you want to sleep?" Madam Nalan asked gently again.
"Mother, I'm really fine.”Qing Huan held her mother's hand helplessly. When she woke up the next morning, the entire residence naturally knew about it. The general's father hugged her for a long time with red eyes. Her brother was also grinning happily at the side, smiling like a fool. He Zhi, He Man, He Ye, He Luo hugged each other and cried tears of joy.
Madam Nalan sat beside her daughter, holding her daughter's hand as she cried and laughed. Then, he took close care of her without leaving. If it was true, he would ask about his well-being. Although Qing Huan felt that she couldn't stand her mother's exaggerated behavior, she understood that her mother was really afraid, so she comforted her mother warmly.
Every time General Nalan came over and saw this scene, he wanted to laugh. Who is the mother and who is the daughter? You're already an adult and you still want your daughter to comfort you. However, as he watched, his heart ached for his wife. It was indeed hard on her. Qing Huan was in trouble, and as her mother, she was naturally more anxious than anyone else. The Third Prince was still guarding the place day and night.
Cough cough, Third Prince. The imperial edict. Give him a marriage. He recalled this matter. General Nalan's smiling face darkened again.
Qing Huan snickered like a little fox. Baili Che, I'm letting you make your own decisions. Hmph, daddy was unhappy. You'll suffer.
And so, from that day onwards. Baili Che came every day, but he was rejected every day. It was not that General Nalan was bold enough to challenge the prince. It was because he did not treat this prince as a prince. Ever since his daughter's accident, he had been guarding her every day, taking care of both inside and outside the residence. Although Huan 'er was still young, it was a little strange to say so. However, his sincerity and affection did move him a little. The more the father-in-law looked at his son-in-law, the angrier he got. Why did you take my precious daughter away? What made him even more unhappy was that his precious daughter was still so young. Eight years old, alright, eight and a half years old. She was only eight and a half years old. You…
Thus, Baili Che could only leave with a bitter face and a smile. He would ask Nalan Qinglang about Huan 'er in private. General Nalan was very proud of himself. No matter what, he had won the battle to protect his precious daughter.
Qing Huan giggled, her eyes moving. Oh, the little fox has become a spirit. Cancel review all: wdd201302 Time:111420185:56PM
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