This dust-washing banquet was not considered a dissatisfaction, but since Yan Ruoyu appeared, the atmosphere became a little strange. In the end, the marriage was not mentioned anymore. When dusk came, everyone could barely get enough to drink and leave.

There was Qingchen in charge of the overall situation, and Aunt Hong arranged everything in detail. Of course, I didn’t have to worry about Pei Yuanhao and the others anymore, but when I got home, I still felt hot and uneasy. After walking back and forth in the room for a long time, even Susu saw my irritability and asked softly: “Miss, are there anything unhappy about me?”

I also felt like an ant on a hot pan, and could only barely sit back on the couch.

Su Su brought a cup of tea and put it to me, and then said, "I heard that Miss Ruoyu is also losing her temper over there."

"oh?"

I stood up all of a sudden.

In fact, I know very well that I am worried about not only Pei Yuanhao and the others, nor are the peace talks that will start tomorrow. What I am even more worried about is Yan Ruoyu, who knows nothing about everything. What a resolute person she is. If she knows that she has been plotted, there is no one who is not furious.

I asked Su Su: "What about her now?"

"I don't know either, I just heard from the people who served there."

“…”

I frowned and thought for a while, but turned around and walked out, hurriedly heading towards Yan Ruoyu's residence.

It was already dark, but because there were distinguished guests from the Yan family, there were lanterns hanging under the porch, and even lanterns hanging on the trees in the garden. I walked over without anyone taking me, but I met Yan Qingchen at the door.

He looked at me: "Sister, why are you here?"

"I heard that Ruoyu is losing his temper?"

"It's okay, I'll just say a few words to her."

"How could you say a few words in this way?" I walked up to him and frowned: "Qingchen, have you had this plan from the beginning?"

He smiled faintly, his face still had the expression of indifference to everything and almost no warmth, and said, "The Yan family and the court have a peace talks, marriage is the basis, and this kind of thing is not something they only want."

My heart tightened a little more: "So, from the beginning, you thought of Yan Ruoyu?"

"She is also the daughter of the Yan family."

"But--"

"Nothing but," he looked up at me: "With me here, no one can force my sister to do what she doesn't want to do."

"But, for me, you have to force Ruoyu to do what she doesn't want to do?"

"Someone has to do this."

"It's not fair to her."

"Of course it's not fair," he looked at me calmly: "Because I want to protect only you, and I don't care about other people."

“…”

Seeing me stunned, Qingchen smiled faintly and said, "My sister will definitely be reluctant to leave her, but this world is unfair. I just need to protect my sister and protect the Nishichuan and Yan family, and I don't think about other people. As for her, if there is someone to protect her, she doesn't have to suffer this grievance. If not, then this is unfair."

If one is said to have two extremes of good and evil, then it may be similar to extreme good and evil to some extent. His words made me not know how to deal with them.

After a while, I said, "I know what you mean."

I thought about it and said, "Then, let me go over and see her."

Qingchen said, "My sister shouldn't go in now. At this time, she can't say anything good. I went over to talk to her. In fact, the marriage matter also depends on the other party. Do you think the emperor looks like today? "

“…”

That's right, after Ruoyu came, Pei Yuanhao was not even willing to say anything.

Therefore, instead of going to meet Yan Ruoyu, it is better to meet Pei Yuanhao.

I asked, "Where did you place them?"

"In Qianqiu Lake, my sister is going to see him?"

"Um."

"I'll send someone to accompany you."

"No need, this is the Yan family. Are you still afraid that I will suffer a loss?"

A chill flashed in Qingchen's eyes and he said, "He is not that easy to deal with. Even if he comes to the Yan family, I have to keep a close eye on it."

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Qingchen went to Yan Ruoyu's room, and I walked through the corridor and went down to the small island on Qianqiu Lake.

In addition to the guards of the Yan family, walking up the river bank, you can see the guards brought by the emperor on both sides. When they saw me, they all bowed over to salute. When they arrived on the island, they were like the main house, with lanterns hanging everywhere. The bright light reflected in the lake water, and with the rippling waves, it became more and more dreamy.

When I walked in, someone told me immediately that Pei Yuanhao was taking a shower, so I simply sat outside and waited.

It was hot all day long, but in this place, the cool breeze with water vapor blew from the middle of the lake, my irritability slightly reduced. I looked down at the light and shadow on the lake. Because of the light, many fish gathered, and the water surface was not as quiet as usual. Sometimes, I could see small fish jumping out of the water.

I looked at the ripples spreading on the lake in a daze. I don’t know how long it took, but a sound of footsteps came.

When I turned around, I saw Pei Yuanhao coming.

Autumn in Shu is much hotter than in the capital, especially at night, which is very stuffy. He changed into casual clothes because he had just taken a shower and his hair was soaked behind him, showing some leisure.

I stood up and saluted him: "Your Majesty."

He walked over and looked at the place where I was just staring at the lake. Another small fish jumped out of the water. With a plop, he smiled faintly: "The scenery here is good."

"Um."

"I heard that this was where you lived?"

"Yes, my parents often take me here to escape the summer heat."

"Living in a place like this is enjoyable."

"It's okay."

"Have Liu Qinghan been here?"

“Come.”

"when?"

"Not long after he became the prefect of Yangzhou, he followed Pei Yuanxiu and me to Chengdu. But at that time, he was locked up here, so did I. I am not like His Majesty now, and I am a guest of honor."

Pei Yuanhao looked at the undulating lake surface, and his eyes also had a ripples, saying, "I have also seen Xichuan's hospitality method."

I didn't want to chat with him anymore. After a moment of silence, I said, "Your Majesty, do you really want to marry the Yan family?"

He paused for a while, then slowly turned around and looked at me: "Why do you think I want to marry the Yan family?"

"Of course...for peace talks."

“…”

He took a deep breath, stepped forward and walked up to me, looking down at me: "Yan Qingying, do you really want to pretend to be crazy with me?"

“…”

"Don't you know that the marriage I proposed is for you?"

“…”

"I have told you a long time ago that even if the world and you have lost it, I still have to win it back, whether it is the world or you!"

My brows frowned.

I did not forget his words, because it was like haze over my head. We wanted to help him and think about how to deal with himself after helping him regain the world. This contradictory feeling made Qinghan and I take every step of the way.

At this moment, Qingchen's voice sounded behind him—

"The Emperor's heart is quite good."

Pei Yuanhao and I immediately turned our heads and Qingchen came slowly in a wheelchair. When Pei Yuanhao saw him, his expression became a little subtle and said, "What do you mean by Mr. Yan?"

Qingchen slowly walked in front of us and said, "It's nothing, but I advise Your Majesty to let go."

"Why?"

"Because the world is different from my sister."

"Oh? What's the difference?"

"Everyone can get it in the world, but my sister is not."

Pei Yuanhao frowned slightly, but did not refute. Instead, he was silent for a long time and said, "I understand."

My voice was hoarse and I looked at him with difficulty: "Why don't you let go?"

Pei Yuanhao glanced at me, then looked at Yan Qingchen beside him, and then said, "Actually, I can't give up on this marriage."

My heart beat, and he continued, "But I want Mr. Yan to agree to me."

Qingchen's eyes narrowed slightly. When he heard Pei Yuanhao say that he could give up, he seemed more cautious and said, "What are the conditions for Your Majesty?"

Pei Yuanhao said: "If one day Yan Qingying is willing to accept me again, the Yan family members will not be obstructed."

When I heard what he said, my brows frowned, and a hint of anger flashed in Qingchen's eyes. What was going on and what was wrong with him, and suddenly he sneered: "You are dreaming!"

"Whether dreaming or reality, I want an answer."

“…”
To be continued...