Between the vast sea of ​​clouds

Qingping pushed her hand away, with a subtle expression on his face, he only said: "It's late at night, Your Highness should go back to rest earlier."

Most of her sleeves were wet, icy cold and damp adhered to her arms, and the chill spread along the skin to the bottom of her heart.Qingping opened the door, and the white mist floated in the courtyard. There was no wind or moon tonight, as if a heavy snow was coming.She bid farewell to Chu Jun, feeling that her mind was filled with mud and she hadn't figured it out clearly. She really didn't dare to have anything to do with this person anymore, even if it was just a look.

That's right.When Qingping was walking in the snow, it was difficult to suppress the shivering in her body. Her body was cold, but her heart was hot.It's like sitting by the fire, roasting for a long time, warming people from the inside to the outside.It's hard to imagine that it's just a look, like splashing sparks, easily ignited along the edge of the robe, burning people up in an instant.

Do you hide, or endure the fear and let the fire burn?She couldn't even tell whether it was the body's instinctive request or the spiritual desire.The mess of thoughts couldn't be sorted out, she staggered back to the room, and the face of the man was completely vivid in her mind, down to the lines of the corners of the lips and eyebrows, like imprints, lingering.

In the courtyard, the white mist was indistinct, revealing a corner of the cornice.Chu Jun withdrew his hand, stood by the door to watch her go away, stretched out his hand to pin up the loose temple hair around his ear, and then left in the opposite direction.

When I got up the next day, I opened the window and saw that it was really white outside.The sky was overcast, with leaden gray clouds pressing down on the ground, as if a blizzard was coming.

I must rush back to the ancient city before this evening, Qingping looked dignified, and sent people to prepare the carriages and horses.Chu Jun came out from the arch, waved his hands and said, "It's just riding a horse, there is no need to go through so much trouble."

Now that she said so, Qingping had no choice but to ask that person not to prepare.This meeting, the long attendant stayed in the government office and did not come, so Qingping had to do it himself, arranging the guard of honor and the procession.Chu Jun was wearing the black cloak of last night, and stood aside with a pale complexion.Nanying county magistrate arrived early in the morning and was waiting outside the mansion.

After everything was ready, Chu Jun wore the pro-dynasty clothes, the jade crown was high, the gold belt hung down on his chest, and the beautiful jade hung around his waist.She walked down the steps with an indescribably noble aura. She slowly raised her eyes to look at the Nanying county magistrate, and said, "What is the county magistrate doing?"

Nanying County Magistrate said respectfully, "See off Your Highness."

Probably because the scene was too embarrassing, Qing Ping came out to smooth things over, and said with a smile: "Your Highness, I don't know, but the county magistrate has been preparing for the meeting for several months, so he is very attentive. How did Your Highness rest last night?"

The Nanying county magistrate had his heart in his throat and looked at her eagerly.Chu Jun glanced at Qingping, smiled imperceptibly, and said with care like gold: "Not bad."

Just two words relieved the Nanying county guard, she said loudly: "Thank you, Your Highness, it is a long way to the ancient city, with Mr. Li accompanying me, I think it will be fine."

Chu Jun nodded to her, got on his horse, whipped his whip and galloped away.The guards followed closely behind, Qing Ping cupped his hands to the county guard and said: "Your Excellency, you have worked hard."

The Nanying county magistrate shook his head with a wry smile, and said in a low voice: "Lord Li, I have received news that a group of strong men chased after King Xin and killed more than half of them in Wu'an, but there may not be no remnants..., Please be careful and try to go where there are many people."

Qingping was a little surprised that the county magistrate got the news from somewhere, but she was actually on the right number, but she still thanked her as if nothing had happened.The Nanying county guard withdrew his worried gaze and said with a smile, "Master Li, let's go all the way!"

Sitting on the horse, Qing Ping nodded to her, and chased in the direction where Chu Jun left with the light guard of honor.

The north wind swept across the wilderness, carrying white ice shards and hitting people's faces.The horse was blinded by the wind, no matter how hard it drove it, it refused to take a step forward.Qingping raised some masks, rode the horse against the wind to Chu Jun's side, and said loudly: "Your Highness, five miles ahead will be the ancient city!"

Hearing this, Chu Jun pulled the rein, made the horse slow down, and approached her on the horse's back, "What did you say?"

Qing Ping got closer to her, and the two horses rode side by side, but the wind was so loud that he could barely hear the voice.Chu Jun suddenly grabbed her arm and pulled her towards him. Qingping raised his head and saw that the dense snowflakes in the distance were like feathers flying all over the sky, turning into a white storm and hitting them.She only felt that her eyes were dark, but it was covered by Chu Jun's cloak.She smelled the faint sandalwood from Chu Jun's body, lingering on the tip of her nose after being infected by the body temperature, those deliberately suppressed memories related to the past came to her mind, she suspected that she was dreaming, or this should not have existed.

It was hard to imagine that she would be protected in such a protective posture. When the snowstorm passed, she poked her head out from under the cloak, and the accompanying team was left far behind. Chu Jun closed her eyes tightly, her eyebrows furrowed. It was covered in snow foam, but his hand still maintained the posture of protecting her.Qingping couldn't tell what was going on in her heart, so she raised her hand to wipe the icicles off her face.

Chu Jun's eyelashes trembled, and he opened his eyes to look at her.At this moment, there were only the two of them in the wind and snow, and the sound of the wind seemed to be fading away. There was a warm light in her deep eyes, reflecting her face.The horse is also very obedient, probably not yet calmed down from the blizzard.Chu Jun approached her slowly, and asked in a low voice, "What did you just say?"

The two were very close, so close that their breaths blended together, turning into white mist in the cold wind and passing by.As long as either of them takes a step forward, they can touch each other's lips.But as if they had a tacit understanding, the two kept this posture all the time, and neither of them was the one who took the initiative.Qingping glanced at her light-colored lips, brushed her fingertips over a strand of long hair that was frozen by the sideburns, and said, "We're almost at the ancient city."

Chu Jun turned his head and looked into the distance, wondering what he was thinking.The people behind gradually caught up, and the group began to trek forward again with difficulty.The snow fell bigger and bigger, submerging people's calves.Finally they reached the ancient city before it was completely dark.

The city was a little deserted due to the blizzard, and every household stayed behind closed doors.Snow covered the roof tiles and slid down from the eaves.The city wall was covered with a thick layer of ice in the protracted blizzard, showing a dark blue color.

When Qingping passed by the government office, someone came to report that Mr. Sun was waiting in the palace.Chu Jun was surprised when he heard the words: "Why is there still a palace? The booklet from the Ministry of Households will not come down until the beginning of the year, so the palace will be built?"

Qingping smirked, not ashamed to say that the place where others lived was refurbished for her to live in.When Chang Sui heard that she was back, he came out from the side door of the government office and said excitedly, "My lord, you are back!"

She came up to say hello affectionately, and the enthusiasm and heartiness of Yunzhou people was undoubtedly revealed. She hadn't seen each other for a few days, and she said it as if they had met each other in several lifetimes.In the past, Qingping would still play a few words with her.But today, she signaled with her eyes many times that there was someone next to her, but Chang Sui was really out of tune, not only ignored her hints, but also innocently asked: "My lord, what's wrong with you, are your eyes blinded by snow?"

Qingping had nothing to do with her, so he simply said loudly: "Chang Sui, what nonsense are you talking about, hurry up and pay homage to His Royal Highness Xin Wang!"

Chang Sui was startled, and subconsciously looked at the person behind her.The man was wearing a black cloak, sitting upright on the horseback, only showing a pair of cold star-like eyes, shining coldly.There was a thump in her heart, she felt a little strange for some reason, and still bent down and bowed down.

Chu Jun withdrew his gaze and said, "There's no need to be polite, just get up."

Qing Ping was afraid that Chang Sui would say something again, so he said: "Your Highness, County Chief Sun is still waiting for you in the palace, let's go there first?"

Chu Jun didn't speak, but turned his horse's head around, motioning for her to lead the way.

After they left, Chang Sui got up from the ground in bewilderment, patted the snow on his body, recalled the look in Xin Wang's eyes just now, and felt that something was wrong.After savoring it carefully, she still doesn't quite understand it, but she has always been big-hearted and never took it to heart, so she went back to the government office through the side door.

The earth dragon was burned in the palace, so it was very warm and pleasant.Sun Congshan had ordered the kitchen to prepare a banquet early, because he believed that the king would arrive first, and the internal affairs officer and chief historian of the mansion had not yet arrived, so the mansion was somewhat empty, and many houses were still empty and unoccupied.

Sun Congshan poured wine for Chu Jun himself, and said with a smile: "Your Highness has come from a long way, and the officials don't have anything to entertain you, but the bouillon and side dishes, please be kind to me!"

Chu Jun said politely: "What did the Chief Sun say? When I first came to your land, my lord is the master and I am the guest. How can anyone despise the master? I still want to respect the Chief Sun. The days will be long and I will need you." Make a point."

Sun Congshan blinked his eyes, as if he didn't expect this result of his dismounting.She really lives up to her name, and she is as good as she says: "His Royal Highness Xin Wang is so magnanimous and polite! Please use the food, let's talk while eating!"

Chu Jun raised his glass and took a sip, the two looked at each other and smiled, as if they had known each other for many years.Sun Congshan said with a smile: "I didn't go to visit His Highness's house when I was reporting my duties in Beijing earlier. It's really my fault."

Qing Ping frowned, vaguely feeling that her words had malicious intentions.It was two years ago that Sun Congshan entered Beijing. At that time, Chu Jun had not been sealed to Anping County, so she naturally would not come to visit her.These are completely irrelevant things, but she insisted on talking about them together.

Chu Jun smiled, not caring about the thorns in her words, and said: "Why be so polite, Mr. Sun is the mainstay of the dynasty, and the mother always praises you as 'being straightforward, and you are an example for all officials'." In fact, the original sentence was the empress He scolded him angrily, saying that this person was really stupid, and he would not even use euphemistic rhetoric if he had anything to say.

As soon as he put on the big hat, Sun Congshan immediately said in panic: "I can win Your Majesty's Liao Zan, and I am extremely terrified."

Chu Jun smiled slightly and said: "My lord, why should you be humble? People often say that having an old man in a family is like having a treasure. Your lord is an important minister of the court, so there is no need to be so polite."

Sun Congshan's smile stiffened slightly. She has been in politics for [-] years, and she has never met anyone who said she was old.She has always paid attention to her external image, and no one would praise her for taking good care of herself.Today, the issue of age was suddenly brought up. It was like a blow to the head. It hit the center directly. It made her vomit blood in her heart. She forced a smile and said, "Thank you for your compliment, ah, I haven't introduced you to Your Highness yet. This is Li Qingping, the prefect of our county."

She said this with the intention of humiliating Chu Jun. It is true that Qingping came out of Prince Xin's residence, and it was recorded in her resume.But speaking of it now, although she is only a fifth-rank official, she is responsible for the opening of the mutual market and the implementation of new laws.As long as these two things can be effective, the future is bound to be limitless, and it may not be impossible to ascend the imperial court to pay respects to the six departments in the future, it is simply a resounding slap in the face of the old master.

Probably because Qingping was too silent, Sun Congshan looked at her, and said with a hidden needle in his smile: "Huaizhi, you are also a person from His Highness's residence. I specially invited you to accompany me today. How can you not toast to His Highness?"

Qingping bravely stood up and poured the wine, and moved towards Chu Jun with a stiff smile: "Your Highness, I would like to offer you a glass..."

Chu Jun lightly clinked the wine glass with her. The room was very warm, and some blood returned to her face. The tip of her tongue was sliding along the edge of the wine glass, which was very suggestive. She said with a smile, "Huaizhi? good."

After she finished speaking, she drank the wine in one gulp, and the glass was hung upside down to indicate that she could not hold a drop.Qingping stared at the clear liquid in the cup, gritted his teeth, closed his eyes and drank it.The hot white burn flowed down her throat and into her stomach, and the feeling of alcohol rose, and the warm feeling flowed through her limbs. She leaned on the table, her face was a little red, but everything else seemed normal.

"Thank you, Your Highness, for your compliment," she whispered, keeping her figure steady, and bowed in a submissive manner, "It's just a word."

Chu Jun's thoughts were like electricity, and he filled up a glass for her with his backhand, and said softly: "Li Taichang is young and promising, and he worked hard in the palace in the early years. He just opened the palace at that time, and the human relationship is all contributed. I wanted to stay. She was working in the mansion, but she never thought that she would be transferred to Yunzhou, so she was really caught off guard. But meeting here is fate, how about drinking this cup again?"

Sun Congshan secretly thought that she really could bear it, and silently held up the chopsticks and vegetables without saying a word.Qingping was holding the wine glass in a dazed state, looking at the Shangguan who had cheated him in silence, and at Chu Jun who was smiling meaningfully, he almost doubted life.

The author has something to say: The scarf is too lively today, I almost delayed the update after watching it for a long time, sorry sorry