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Today is Ji Yuyan's father's fiftieth birthday.

It has been three months since she got married, and this is the first time Xu Jingluan has appeared in front of everyone as the daughter-in-law of the Ji family, and it is also the first time after Xu Boyuan's death, except for the day of her wedding, that she has put on bright colors.

Dou Lian tied her hair in a bun, combed all her forehead hair, exposing her smooth forehead, pasted it with gold tines, "Princess, choose a hairpin."

Xu Jingluan opened the makeup box and randomly took one for her.

It was a hydrangea ball with gold threads, more than exquisite, but not grand enough, Dou Lian said: "Princess, there are many guests here today, why don't you choose a more gorgeous one?"

Xu Jingluan put down her hairpin and said calmly, "You choose."

Dou Lian pursed her lips, but stopped talking.

With the peony on the hairpin, Yun Xi came in from the outside, "Princess, the preparations are almost ready, the young master is waiting outside."

Although Ying Zhou left, Yun Xi didn't go back, she still stayed by her side, becoming the only trace of Ying Zhou's stay in this world.Her soul is connected with Ying Zhou by a life-and-death contract, and Xu Jingluan learned from her that Ying Zhou was seriously injured and sank to the bottom of the lake to recuperate, and she may not wake up again for a long, long time.

She actually thought it was a good idea.

Her brother is gone, Ying Zhou might as well just sleep like this, it is enough for her to taste all the pains that need to be endured in life.

Dou Lian helped her to go out, and Ji Yuyan was waiting outside the archway leading to the front yard in the backyard. Seeing her coming, he stretched out his hand. Dou Lian looked at Ji Yuyan, then at the indifferent Xu Jingluan, Xu Jingluan had already let go of her first, and took Ji Yuyan's hand.

Ji Yuyan gave her a gentle smile, took her by the hand, and walked forward with her, "There are so many people today, I have to work hard for you. If you feel bored, you can go back to the room earlier, don't force it."

Xu Jingluan nodded, and replied softly, "Yes."

Dou Lian and Yun Xi, who were walking behind, looked at each other, and they both saw deep worry and helplessness in each other's eyes.

Ji Yuyan treats her very well, from all aspects, it can be said that she is considerate.

Apart from going to court and handling official business, Ji Yuyan spent most of his time by Xu Jingluan's side. Although it was obvious that he was not a good talker, and the two of them were mostly silent when they got along, they played a game of chess together in silence. , Reading a book each, also has a different kind of warmth.

Ever since she got married, Ji's father and mother were kind and the servants were very respectful. She had never heard that Ji Yuyan had a concubine or even a maid who served her bed. Dou Lian felt that Ji Yuyan was very good in her heart.

But no matter how good it was, it couldn't make Xu Jingluan any better.Xu Jingluan seems to have no interest in anything, everything is dispensable, even if she forced a smile, she is no longer as cheerful and bright as before, with sadness in her eyes.

Her heart seemed to have died along with Xu Boyuan, there was nothing in this world that could make her truly happy.Dou Lian and several dowry maids have been with her since she was a child. Seeing it in her eyes, she is anxious in her heart. The prince is no longer here. Does Xu Jingluan want to be like this for the rest of her life?

The banquet was really boring and lengthy.

People kept coming to toast. As Xu Jingluan's daughter-in-law and the only relative of the imperial family, entertainment is also indispensable. Even if she is not in the mood, she will not make the Ji family lose face on such occasions. Refuse to drink the aged Changchun Bai one cup after another, the subtle bitterness and sweetness on the tip of the tongue are mixed, the more you drink, the more sober you become.

She has always had a good capacity for drinking, even better than Xu Boyuan, as long as she doesn't want to get drunk, she won't get drunk.

In the end, she even drank more than Ji Yuyan. Ji Yuyan held down her wine glass and looked at her worriedly, "Aluan, drink less and eat some food."

Xu Jingluan avoided him, "That's only a lot, don't worry about me."

He said to raise his glass again.She didn't deliberately drink, but she had nothing to do while sitting, so she might as well drink a few more sips, she hadn't had a drink for a long time.

Ji Yuyan directly took the wine glass from her hand, frowned and said, "I'll take you back to your room."

Xu Jingluan turned her head to look at him. After drinking, her eyes were finally not as lifeless as usual, they were as bright as stars, with a hint of cunning. At this moment, she seemed to have returned to the playful and lively Xu Jingluan from before. Ji Yuyan raised one corner of his lips, "What are you going back to your room for? Are you staying alone?"

Ji Yuyan was taken aback, because of her expression and her words.

It has been three months since they got married, and he has never stayed in Xu Jingluan's room.

Naturally, he was concerned about Xu Jingluan's feelings.He also knew that Xu Jingluan would marry him, it must not be because she liked him so much, it was probably because she felt lonely in the huge Prince Yu's mansion and wanted to find a companion to spend the difficult time.He was extremely willing, extremely happy to be this person who accompanied her, but before Xu Jingluan was really willing to accept him, he didn't intend to cross the line, even if they were already a legitimate couple.

"Aluan...are you drunk?" Ji Yuyan asked hesitantly.

Xu Jingluan lowered her eyelids, "Have you ever had a drink with my brother before?"

"Never." Ji Yuyan looked at her side face, not missing the flash of pain in her eyes when she mentioned Xu Boyuan.

"People who have had a drink with him say that he will never get drunk." Xu Jingluan smiled lightly, "In fact, his drinking capacity is not as good as mine, and I am the real one."

In Prince Yu's Mansion, both she and Xu Boyuan can drink, and the only one who can't drink is Ying Zhou, who is now sleeping alone in the remote Buzhou Mountain that she can't reach. Her life is too short, and she may not be able to see him again.

Countless good times in the past were overwhelmed by Xu Boyuan's death, and her memory was stained with ashes. No matter how good it was at the beginning, it is just as bad now. The flood of memories flooded her, making her chest sore.

And Ji Yuyan was keenly aware of her depression.

She spent the first 20 years with Xu Boyuan day and night, her eldest brother was like a father, everything in her life came from Xu Boyuan, no matter what happened, she could recall countless memories of the past, making her fall into such sadness anytime and anywhere.Wanting her to come out slowly, from the shock of Xu Boyuan's death to her, Ji Yuyan didn't know what he should do best, the only thing he knew was to do his best to treat her well.

Ji Yuyan stood up, went to the main seat and said something to Father Ji, returned to Xu Jingluan, and said in a low voice, "I'll take you back."

Xu Jingluan looked at the guests who were chatting happily, and knew that her current mood was not suitable for staying any longer, so she simply got up, "Well, let's go."

Ji Yuyan reached out to help her, but she didn't refuse, with so many people watching, she wouldn't take Ji Yuyan's face off.

She consciously spoiled Ji Yuyan's interest, and felt a little sorry, after all, it was Ji Yuyan's father's birthday, so it's fine for her to leave first, Ji Yuyan should always be there.The two walked to the backyard, and she said, "Go back, I'm not drunk."

It doesn't matter even if he is drunk, Yun Xi and Dou Lian are following behind, so what can happen in Ji Mansion?

Ji Yuyan frowned and said, "I'll take you to your room."

Xu Jingluan didn't say any more, there were only a few steps to the left and right, so it was not too late.

Walking to the door of the room, the red happy characters on the window coffin have already been removed, and the dragon, phoenix and red candles inside have also been removed, and it is no different from the ordinary room.Ji Yuyan thought of Xu Jingluan's casual sentence "keep alone in the empty boudoir", and felt a little regretful for a while, not for other things, but felt that the wedding would not be complete without the bridal chamber, and he longed to give Xu Jingluan the best Everything, including the full etiquette, the best wedding ever.

The two walked up the steps, Xu Jingluan said, "Here we are."

Ji Yuyan stood outside the door, "Well, I'll go back to the front yard to see off the guests."

Xu Jingluan nodded.

Ji Yu said strictly, "Go to bed early."

Xu Jingluan stood in the door frame and looked up at him, "Oh."

The two of them were separated by a low-level gate, and Xu Jingluan's gentle side face was illuminated by the candlelight in the room. She just looked at herself with calm and clear eyes. Suddenly, Ji Yuyan's heart beat violently. Why did he suddenly It feels like Xu Jingluan is waiting for something?

"A Luan...?" Ji Yuyan hesitated.

Xu Jingluan withdrew her gaze and smiled, "I thought you were quite brave, but I didn't expect it to be nothing more than that."

Ji Yuyan was startled, but Xu Jingluan had already closed the door.

She could still be seen inside the door, and when she walked towards the inner room, Ji Yuyan froze in place, unable to recover for a long while.

What does Xu Jingluan... mean?

The author has something to say: The princess is very straightforward and brave

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