"Alright." She nodded and pulled over the blanket with the red spider lilies inside to sleep next to her. It was still very cold in early spring. The bells on the roof of the attic were tinkling in the wind, and Xia Zihou's hand that was holding Xia Jing's was trembling slightly. She was afraid. She was afraid that she would live alone in this world. She was afraid that he would walk out of her world just like that.
"Jing 'er, can I tell you some stories?”
"Yes." Xia Jing nodded and turned her head to look at the left side of her fairy-like face with a gentle smile. When she couldn't fall asleep when she was young, she would hold his hand like this and tell him many boring things, such as formation diagrams and the Eight Trigrams. But now that she thought about it, she felt that those things had actually become the most precious things. Loneliness is nothing to wait for, every day should be empty. I want to find a fragrant grass to go, but I regret to be separated from my old friend. In the deep courtyard, who can deceive me? my bosom friend is only Feng Qing. I should only stay lonely and close the door of my hometown.
She did not sleep for the entire night. The sun shone through the window and pierced through the night sky. Only then did she realize that it was already dawn. The person beside her was sleeping very soundly and steadily. Her breathing was shallow, as if she was going to sleep like this forever. She checked her pulse and felt that it was still stable. She then heaved a sigh of relief. The books in the room were almost all arranged by Yue Moyan, but the few paintings on the table were still there, untouched.
From the highest pavilion, she could see the sunrise. She stood at the place where he had seen the sunrise countless times, looking at the gradually washed away night. The dazzling sun that was like life made her tremble from the bottom of her heart. The sun rose from the east, and all things fought, not for letting go, not for persistence, but for survival. Xia Zihou rode his Ferghana Horse down the mountain silently from a small path in Fangling Temple. Before she left, she left Yue Moyan in Fangling Temple to take care of Xia Jing. If that person wasn't Yue Moyan, she wouldn't be at ease with anyone. At this moment, Xia Zihou seemed to have changed into a different person. The birthmark on his right side had been dissolved by internal energy, and his long hair was tied up by a jade crown. His green robe fluttered in the wind as he galloped out of Yongan City.
Fortunately, there weren't many people on the streets in the early morning. She disappeared from the Imperial City like the wind and headed south to Jiangnan. She rode her horse at a high speed along the way, and even her meal was skipped.
At the same time, other than Xia Zihou, there was another person who was secretly heading to Xi Feng.
"I'll take care of my ship, we'll head to Xi Feng immediately.”Xia Zihou got off her horse. She was dressed in green and had bright eyes. She looked like a young master. The gazes of those people gradually fell on her. Xia Zihou's brows were slightly cold. She looked up and saw a few passenger ships docked at the dock, recruiting guests.
She stepped into one of the better passenger ships. The person on the passenger ship looked at her and smiled at her." Young Master, please come in. I still have to gather people. When they are gathered, we can go to West Phoenix. Please forgive me."”
"I said I'll book the boat." Xia Zihou frowned slightly, and a fierce aura emanated from her body. It was obvious that she was very unhappy at this moment. She took out a few tickets from her pocket and handed them to him, then stepped in.
" This..." The man looked at the banknote in her hand and then at the customers who were coming in one after another. This business was going to be done, but it had to be done for a long time. He couldn't afford to offend other customers. At this moment, a rather round man with a sinister aura of a businessman walked over and sized up Xia Zihou, who was standing in front of him. He was a head taller than him. He was full of elegance and nobility. Looking at the clothes he was wearing, although he was wearing green clothes, The fabric was the high-quality cloud brocade produced by the Cloud Cloth Workshop three times a year.
"Young master. I can book a boat, but this…hehe.。”
"Daddy, when are you leaving? I've been waiting for so long.”As they were speaking, a crisp voice interrupted. Xia Zihou didn't think much of the woman, and was only thinking about how to set off after settling the matter. He handed over a few more banknotes. She couldn't expose her identity, but she had a way to deal with the person in front of her. Just as she was about to lose her temper, the woman looked at her with an infatuated gaze.
"Greetings, Young Master.”
"..." Xia Zihou glanced at her when he heard her soft and crisp voice. Her expression was innocent and mischievous. Her cheeks were flushed red. Although she was young, her face was beautiful, gentle, and elegant. She looked back at the merchant.
"Set sail."
" Yes…but Young Master, those people who have already come up…" Xia Zihou stopped beside the woman. "Since you're here, forget it. If you can't reach Xi Feng within five days…"
"Young Master, don't worry. My ship is the best among all the ships here, and the distance is not something ordinary ships can compare to.”Xia Zihou's gaze swept past the woman, and he followed the waiter into the luxurious guest room on the second floor. The guest room was elegantly decorated. The bed was blocked by a screen and a bookshelf. The window by the bed was open. Even if one was lying on the bed, they could see the scenery by the river. The empty space in the room was filled with large antiques. The floor was laid with a thick carpet. The parquet that surrounded the living room complemented the chandelier hanging in the room, revealing a slight luxury.
"Waiter, this room is so luxurious.”
"Young Master, you might not know this, but this ship's background is not small. Young Master, you booked this ship in one go, so you must be a wealthy person.”When the waiter talked about his family's passenger ship, he kept talking and his face was full of pride. Xia Zihou waved his hand to dismiss the waiter. He rubbed his forehead and looked around. With a loud bang, he slammed the window shut and collapsed onto the bed. There was still a hint of vigilance on his tired face.
According to the news from the lark during the moon, the enemy hadn't fought for nearly ten days. The enemy had been holding a no-fight sign, and no matter how much Zhuo Yuan scolded them, the enemy didn't respond at all. This was something Xia Zihou didn't expect. The military counselor Helian Xuan used a trick to force the enemy out, but Feng Ran wasn't jealous. The two sides had a contest of strategy.
As she lay on the bed, the boat had already started to move. The slight rocking of the boat shook the person who was sleeping lightly on the bed.
She slept until dawn the next day. No one disturbed her for an entire day and night. When she opened the window again, there was a lingering sound outside. All kinds of songs were singing, all kinds of dancers were dancing, and the sound of the piano was harmonious. The streets were filled with fireworks. The corners of her lips curled up as she gently closed the window again, blocking out the sunlight outside. The entire room suddenly became a little dark.
When she stepped out of the room, the ship was very quiet. A young woman in pink sat in the main hall. Her hairstyle was playful and polite. Xia Zihou stepped out. It reminded the woman in pink: You are dressed in a green robe and you are arrogant. I raise my head and sing a song. I am willing to serve the West Chamber and promise you in this life. You are calm and collected, you have exhausted my beauty.
"Young Master, did you sleep well? I've prepared some wine for you.”
"Oh? Since they didn't know each other, how could they say that they were washing away the dust?”Xia Zihou sat down. She was indeed hungry. Since there was already a ready-made one, she couldn't be bothered to wait any longer. The woman in front of her was the person who had greeted her that day, the daughter of the ship's owner. She suddenly smiled like a plum blossom in the depths of winter, so dazzling that she couldn't look away.
Her face was flushed red as she said to her,"Young Master, have you heard of the saying that since we met, we knew each other?"”
"Good, good, since we met, we knew each other.”Xia Zihou elegantly picked up a piece of bamboo shoot with his chopsticks and began to chew on it. For a moment, the two of them didn't have anything else to say. One of them ate elegantly, while the other lowered his head slightly and glanced at the handsome young master in front of him from time to time. The handkerchief in his hand was twisted until it was wrinkled like a fried dough twist.
She put down her bowl and chopsticks and prepared to return to her room. The woman in pink stopped her.
"Young Master, please wait."
"Do I have to pay for the meal?" Xia Zihou raised his eyebrows and turned to look at the woman with a shy face. She stretched out her hand slightly and tugged at her clothes. That action touched the soft corner of her heart. That year, Xia Jing was seven years old. She also tugged at the corner of her clothes and said to her," Eldest Sister, wait."”She unconsciously softened her gaze, slowed down her voice, and softened her movements.
"Young Master, can you accompany me for a walk?……Young Master, the sun is just right outside. Why don't we go and take a look?”She raised her head and said to her seriously. That serious expression actually carried a few traces of familiarity with Xia Jing. Xia Zihou nodded subconsciously and followed her out of the cabin. The wind was blowing outside. Xia Zihou stood on the deck. The warm spring breeze and the sun lazily caressed Xia Zihou's body, warming him up.
"Young master, my name is Ruoshui. An Ruoshui is derived from the meaning of 'Shangshan Ruoshui'. Can young master tell me my honorific name?”When Xia Zihou looked at her, her face would always be flushed. Xia Zihou turned around and saw her curved eyebrows and slightly upturned nose. Her face was as white as jade, and her face was as beautiful as the morning sun. A string of pearls hung around her neck, emitting a faint glow, making her look even more like a piece of jade. She had a slim figure, and her long hair was draped over her singlet. It was gently tied up with a pink ribbon, and a few strands of hair were playfully swaying in the air with the wind. She could also be considered a lovely person from a small family.
"Xia Feng." Xia Zihou replied after some thought. However, this made the little girl at the side smile sweetly. She held her hand like a sister and said,"Xia Feng, it's really nice." Does it mean that he's unrestrained?"
"Wind and rain."
"Miss, the head of the household wants you to go over.”The waiter stood far away and said to the two of them. An Ruoshui gave Xia Zihou a fawning smile, her adorable face acting as if she was begging him." Young Master, can you please wait here for Ruoshui?" Ruoshui will be here soon." Xia Zihou looked into those clear eyes and nodded unconsciously. In the next moment, the girl in front of him walked away with elegant steps and turned her head back every three steps.
She couldn't bear it. Those eyes were too similar to her back then. They were so clear and innocent. She thought that as long as she worked hard and believed in herself, she would definitely get it. Nothing could stop her. However, in the end, he still lost to reality and to those uncountable grudges.
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