As a favored concubine, Xinruo's birthday was very eye-catching. Early in the morning, countless gifts were sent to the palace.
When Xu Ling 'er and Mu Yunlan arrived, the palace was busy. Mu Yunlan was afraid that she would nag the Empress, so she put down the gift and took Xu Ling 'er for a walk around the palace. When they returned to Xinruo's palace, although there were still many people, it was not as crowded as before. He brought her in.
Xin Ruo liked Xu Ling 'er, so he had to talk to her for a while.
Mu Yunlan still had administrative matters to attend to, so she went to get busy. When he came to pick up Xu Ling 'er at night, Xin Ruo's gaze on him made him feel a little strange, but he didn't care. After chatting with Xin Ruo for a while, he walked along the long palace road with Xu Ling' er.
The moonlight was as clear as water. Mu Yunlan looked sideways at the person beside her. He suddenly felt a sense of peace in his heart. He suddenly hoped that this path would never end.
The two of them walked slowly. No one spoke, and the surroundings were very quiet.
Mu Yunlan glanced at the palace maids behind her from the corner of her eye and whispered into Xu Ling 'er's ear mysteriously," Ling' er, the night market is really lively at this time. Why don't I bring you to take a look?"”
"Stop fooling around. How can I go to the night market dressed like this?”
Mu Yunlan was slightly startled and sized her up. Because today was to celebrate Xinruo's birthday, she was dressed very formally, making her look even more picturesque.
"That's true. Why don't we do this? I'll buy it for you. You wait for me at the city gate tower.”
Mu Yunlan didn't wait for her to agree and grabbed her hand to run.
"Mu Yunlan, slow down!"
Mu Yunlan didn't want to listen. After taking her into the carriage, she sent her to the city gate tower and repeatedly reminded her not to leave before leaving alone.
Not long after, he appeared in front of her with a snack in his arms, sweating profusely.
Xu Ling 'er looked at the things in his arms and chuckled. She suddenly remembered her life in the military camp. She had also spent the night drinking and chatting with the soldiers in the camp. He ate the meat and drank the wine.
However, such a life was completely ruined.
She smiled bitterly and took the small jar of wine from his arms.
Mu Yunlan panicked. That's mine!"
Xu Ling 'er raised her eyebrows slightly." I just took a jug of your wine. Do you have to be so petty?" I'll compensate you with a jar later."
As she spoke, she pulled out the cork and took a big gulp of water while facing the moonlight.
Mu Yunlan looked at her as if she was looking at the woman who was fighting on the battlefield.
A trace of desolation filled his heart. He picked up the meatball in his hand and took a bite.
"Then you have to compensate me with a jar of good wine.”
"Alright." Xu Ling 'er replied. She took a piece of spiced beef from his arms and stuffed it into her mouth.
Mu Yunlan looked at the sauce on the corner of her mouth and said with some disdain,"You're a girl, so you should be more careful.”As he spoke, he snatched the wine from her hand and took a big gulp.
"I haven't been like this for a long time.”Xu Ling 'er's eyes were filled with sadness as she spoke." I don't know where the brothers who followed me to battle are.”
"They must be like us, drinking wine and eating meat under the moonlight.”
Xu Ling 'er shook her head and took another sip of the wine.
"You don't know how dangerous the battlefield is. A person who was still alive and kicking in front of you a second ago would fall straight to the ground and die in the next second.”
Mu Yunlan's heart ached, and her eyes were filled with gentleness.
"It's all in the past, Yun Ge. It's all in the past.”As he spoke, he slowly held her hand and looked at her firmly." I'll take good care of you in the future."”
Xu Ling 'er frowned slightly, as if she did not understand what he meant. However, she quickly reacted and smiled self-deprecatingly." Now that I've avenged myself, you don't have to force our marriage, Your Highness."”
Mu Yunlan frowned and looked at her seriously." Yunge, I don't feel forced at all. Don't you feel my feelings for you at all?"”
Xu Ling 'er was shocked, and the slight drunkenness in her eyes instantly disappeared.
"I like you. I really like you. Otherwise, why would I put in so much effort to help you?”Mu Yunlan was a little anxious as she held her shoulder." You really don't feel my feelings for you at all?"”
Xu Ling 'er panicked." Your Highness…"
"I've liked you since I was young. But you only have Mu Yunqi in your eyes. For you, I even gave up the throne and gave it to Mu Yunqi. I thought he would treat you well and cherish you. But I was wrong. I regret not being able to protect you in my world. So this time, I definitely won't let go.”
Before Xu Ling 'er could recover from her shock, the wine jar in her hand had already fallen to the ground unknowingly. The rich fragrance of the wine wafted in the air.
She had already made it very clear to Empress Xinruo today.
Now that the matter was over, she wanted to leave.
Leave this place that made her sad.
Mu Yunlan looked at her retreating eyes and tightened her grip on her shoulders." Yunge, can't you give me a chance?" I've been waiting for you."
Xu Ling 'er pushed him away in a panic and stood up hurriedly. He didn't even dare to look at Mu Yunlan.
It had been so long, but she had never thought that he would have such thoughts about her.
Xu Ling 'er took a step back and shook her head." Your Highness, please don't joke around."”
Mu Yunlan stood up abruptly and approached her.
"I'm not joking with you. What I said is true. I don't want this world at all. I just want to be with you. You had Mu Yunqi in your heart before, so you should be free now, right? Can you give me a chance?"
Xu Ling 'er felt as if her mind was in a mess. All the bits and pieces of her interactions with Mu Yunlan surged into her mind at this moment.
The way he smiled, the way he was angry, the way he was serious.
All of this appeared in her mind at this moment.
Xu Ling 'er suddenly did not know how to face Mu Yunlan's feelings. She picked up her dress and turned to run.
Mu Yunlan was stunned. Her legs seemed to have grown roots, and she didn't dare to chase after him.
Her escape at this moment stung his eyes and hurt his heart.
After an unknown period of time, the evening breeze blew gently, and the fragrance of the wine on the ground had dissipated a lot. A tall figure slowly appeared behind him in the darkness.
He hid the disappointment in his eyes and turned his head.
"Has she gone back?"
"Yes, I've already gone back. This subordinate saw Miss Xu enter the residence with his own eyes. Your Highness need not worry."
Mu Yunlan looked at the bright moon in the sky and sighed." Black Hawk, do you think I was too impulsive and scared her?”
"Your Highness should apologize tomorrow.”
" Hmm…okay."# Daguan Review Passed: Daguan Time:122120183:52AM
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