From a son-in-law to a favorite of the empress

When the dust settled, Xiaoying took Zhou Yuan's arm and followed him out of the palace.

The fire that night shocked the entire Yining City, but for ordinary people, it was just a big excitement, and they didn't realize what happened.

But war is different. If Zhou Yuan led his troops to fight in, this place would probably become a ruin, and it is unknown how many people would die.

At this moment, the streets here are still prosperous, and people are busy living their lives. Perhaps this is the meaning of Zhou Yuan's special visit here.

Xiaoying was very excited. She took Zhou Yuan into the streets and alleys, saying that she wanted to bring some special products back to her sisters.

Pick clothes, pick unique mirrors, all kinds of decorations, this Ningyue will like it, that Jianjia will like it, and the arrangement is very reasonable.

Suddenly, she saw a piece of red. It was a pawnshop. In the niche, there was a huge red stone, like blood, amazing.

"I want this!"

Xiaoying pointed at the stone and said in surprise: "This should be the stone that Uncle Queenie mentioned. When I heard it, I thought it was very beautiful."

Zhou Yuan was startled and said in a low voice: "Xiaoying... this stone is worth 200,000 taels of silver..."

Xiaoying stuck out her tongue and said: "This money can buy our Shuixi Baizhai, so forget it."

She looked at Zhou Yuan and whispered: "But I just want a gift... When I was in the palace, Ziyuan and Qingyuan both had the good treasures you gave them... Xiaoying has nothing..."

Seeing her aggrieved expression, Zhou Yuan immediately got angry and said loudly: "200,000 taels is nothing! Even if it's two million taels, I can afford it. Let's go! Buy it!"

Xiaoying hurriedly pulled him and said anxiously: "Don't... I'm kidding, don't go, I'm really kidding."

She giggled and said: "I just pretended to be pitiful and wanted to see how you felt sorry for me... In fact, I don't lack any gifts. I already have the best things in the world."

Zhou Yuan couldn't help rubbing her little head and smiled: "I didn't expect Xiaoying to be so good at sweet talk."

Xiaoying tilted her head and said: "Of course, I'm very smart!"

She let go of Zhou Yuan's hand and walked forward, muttering: "It's a pity that I don't have a good background, and my smart little head doesn't have a good family background. I haven't learned any serious knowledge, so I don't have any special skills now."

"If I was born in a scholarly family, maybe I would be a talented woman."

Zhou Yuan followed and said, "Why don't you have any special skills? Your witchcraft is so powerful that many masters can't beat you."

Xiaoying laughed and said, "Those are eliminated. No matter how powerful the witchcraft is, it can't win a big battle, it can't make food grow in the land, and it can't make a person better."

"Oh, so annoying, I've been with you for a long time, and all I think about is what you usually think about."

She looked back at Zhou Yuan and couldn't help but curiously said, "Brother, what do you think if I study in the future? , will it become a useful person? "

Zhou Yuan couldn't help laughing and said, "What are you talking about? Anyone who wants to make progress at any time will definitely have significant changes, at least surpassing himself yesterday. "

Xiaoying rubbed her hands and said, "That's great. I must learn something."

"When Wenxin, Wenshu and Xingguo grow up, okay... Mother Jianjia can write poems and teach, Mother Ningyue can do medicine, Mother Quling is a big businessman, Mother Cai Ni can sing, dance and write, but Baiying can't do anything... Then I will be looked down upon by those little guys!"

When she was talking about these truths seriously, she had an inexplicable sense of joy, like a little adult.

Zhou Yuan couldn't help laughing and asked, "So what does our Baiying mother want to learn?"

Xiaoying stretched out her hand and said affirmatively, "Of course it's a craft!"

Looking at her little hand, Zhou Yuan couldn't help but be stunned.

Xiaoying clenched her fist and said, "I want to be a craftsman! To create some tools! My hands have always been very flexible!"

Zhou Yuan put aside those crooked thoughts, grabbed her hand, squeezed it gently, and asked gently, "You are the one who is clever and skillful, Xiaoying, you can do it."

These words made Xiaoying feel unsure. She said a little embarrassedly, "You... don't say that... I... I am a little scared. If I can't do it well, I will disappoint you."

Zhou Yuan laughed and said, "What's disappointing about this? Those who move forward, even if they fall, are ahead of those who are standing still."

Xiaoying blinked and said, "Really?"

Zhou Yuan said solemnly, "Really."

Xiaoying stood on tiptoe and kissed Zhou Yuan on the chin, and then said, "Every onePeople are all giants, but we always underestimate ourselves and are not good at discovering ourselves. "

"Brother's words, Xiaoying has always kept them in mind."

Zhou Yuan was also touched, and couldn't help but pick her up and lifted her high, saying: "When will Xiaoying become a giant!"

Xiaoying giggled: "I am already a giant taller than Prince Wei, ah... put me down quickly, they are all looking at us."

Zhou Yuan said: "Let them watch!"

"But if you hold me like this, my armpits will itch..."

Xiaoying struggled to get down, and then said confidently: "After returning to Shenjing, I will go to the Imperial Academy to take classes and learn crafts such as carpentry. I will give you a gift then."

"Okay! "

Zhou Yuan readily agreed.

When a person looks forward to the future, it means that she has truly walked out of the haze of the past.

Seeing Xiaoying's lively appearance, Zhou Yuan's heart was warm and happy.

This little tiger-toothed sister finally found herself.

...

After walking around for half a day, the two returned to Yier Manor until dusk.

Yes, before leaving the Western Regions, Zhou Yuan and his friends will stay here temporarily. This is an invitation from Madam Xuesang, and it will be convenient to take Ainizi away at that time.

Today's dinner is naturally grand. In addition to Zhou Yuan and Xiaoying, Guan Lu, Zhang Fei and the backbone leaders of Shenque, including some internal guards, have come here and the meal is very lively.

Zhou Yuan drank a little wine and was more excited. He lowered his voice and said, "Xiaoying, don't eat too much. You still have to exercise in the evening. "

Xiaoying touched her round belly and whispered, "I'm only 50% full..."

Zhou Yuan was stunned. It turned out that apart from the factor of the poisonous insect, Xiaoying herself was also very good at eating.

"You can only eat 80% full."

Zhou Yuan pinched her face, and Xiaoying agreed.

Drinking until late at night, the banquet was completely over, and Zhou Yuan finally returned to the room.

The candlelight was dim, and Xiaoying was half lying on the bed, pouting and said, "I'm 120% full... I don't want to move at all... How about forget it?"

At this moment, Zhou Yuan was dumbfounded.

I drank myself to 40% or 50% drunk, just to be happier and more involved. Now you tell me this? What's the difference between this and killing someone?

He spread his hands and said, "Where is the promised 80% full?"

Xiaoying whispered, "I couldn't help it, it was really delicious..."

Zhou Yuan said, "Really not? "

Xiaoying said: "I'm afraid I'll vomit on you halfway..."

Zhou Yuan took a deep breath, turned his back, and said: "Forget it... Xiaoying, you've disappointed me..."

Xiaoying looked at him pitifully and said weakly: "How about... I start learning the craft today? Starting from... pounding medicine..."

Zhou Yuan turned around and said seriously: "But then again..."