chasing autumn

In the evening, the twilight faded

Fangfu Hall

After some discussion.

Yu Huolian's complexion was slightly pale, it was hard to hide her tiredness, the corners of her lips curled into a slight arc, and she cupped her hands and said in a loud voice: "Lord Fang, according to your wishes, Wansheng will escort Princess Xixia to the palace with you to meet the Holy Majesty tomorrow morning!"

After hearing this, Fang Zi'an nodded with a smile, and said to the civil servants and officials beside him, "Is that the case?"

The officials all nodded.

At this time, Fang Li walked in from the side door with a smile on his face, holding a tea tray in his hand.

Fang Zi'an was shocked when he saw it, and scolded in a low voice, "Why did you come out?!"

"Why can't I come out?..."

Fang Li replied softly, looked at Fang Zi'an mischievously, then turned to bow to everyone at the banquet, and said with a respectful smile: "Fang Li has met all uncles, uncles..." She said, her eyes swept over the crowd, and she looked at the people sitting there. Yu Huolian is on the lower right side, I can see Yu Huolian is lowering her eyes, holding a tea bowl, sipping tea silently, but she doesn't seem to see her.Unexpectedly, the corners of his mouth raised slightly unconsciously for a moment, finally unable to escape Fang Li's eyes, Fang Li smiled, and raised his voice deliberately, "...and, Lord Yu!!"

Yu Huolian originally thought that she should ignore her situation at this moment.Because compared with the official titles of these important court officials sitting at the banquet, his title of "Master" is really a bit pretentious, even suspected of grandstanding!Now that she was called by her name, and still with such an exaggerated voice, Yu Huolian was really startled, and he couldn't help but move forward, almost spitting tea in his mouth.

Seeing this, Fang Li immediately suppressed his smile, hurried over to help him stabilize the teacup, bent down regretfully and whispered: "Huo Lian, I... did I frighten you..."

Hearing this, Yu Huolian raised her head and looked back, her four eyes intersected, and saw that her face was bright, gentle, intelligent, and slightly shy, she couldn't help but focus deeply, immersed in it for a long time, Fang Li suddenly felt shy, her eyelashes trembled slightly, and her eyes Hastily avoided.

The mood of the two caused a burst of laughter during the meeting.

"Little Li,..."

Yu Huolian couldn't help laughing, and was about to reply, when he heard Fang Zi'an's solemn cough, he immediately changed his words, "Oh, Miss Fang,"

In order to relieve the embarrassment of stagnation, he drew his brows lightly, lowered his head with a slight smile, and spoke gloomyly, unintentionally bringing out some loneliness and sadness, "Yu is not talented, but a junior, with little knowledge, low official position, experienced and experienced. At least, sitting at the same table with many high-ranking officials and ministers, I really dare not take this title..." After speaking, some deep, cold and sparkling eyes were reflected in the lowered eyes.

"Master Yu is too modest! Mr. Yu is a heroic young man with outstanding skills. The audience was shocked. His Majesty favored him to enter the officialdom for a little bit of experience. In the future, Mr. Fang will guide and guide him..." A civil servant stroked his beard and said with a smile, There seemed to be a deep pause, "... how can the future career be unsatisfactory!" Everyone nodded in agreement.

The expression on Yu Huolian's face was calm and calm, a calm smile floated on her lips, but her chest was inexplicably suffocated, and there was a hint of disdain, hesitation, and helpless sadness in her eyes.

"Oh, that's natural!" Fang Zi'an's eyes flashed slightly, he smiled approvingly, glared at Fang Li reproachfully, and sighed to himself, "It's strange that Fang has no way to teach his son, and the little girl is naughty, I made everyone laugh!" After finishing speaking , and glanced at Yu Huolian again.

Yu Huolian understood, and said: "My lords, I still have official business, so I can't stay for a long time..."

"Yes, yes." Fang Zi'an said with a smile, "The government's business is important, so don't be late." Then he said to Fang Li, "Go see off Lord Yu." Fang Li nodded with a smile.

"Mr. Wan please say goodbye first!"

Yu Huolian stood up as she said that, unexpectedly, a sudden dizziness hit him, making his eyes darken, he couldn't stand stably, and almost fell on his back.Seeing his abnormal state, Fang Li quickly reached out to support him, so that everyone in the banquet didn't notice.The two looked at each other, supported each other, and left the hall of Fangfu.

With Yu Huolian tightly supported by her, she walked straight towards the gate of the mansion without saying a word, her pace becoming more and more hurried.

"Fire lotus..."

Seeing his frowning, dazed expression, uneven breathing, unsteady footsteps, and almost falling down at the corners several times, Fang Xin was full of doubts and couldn't keep up with his steps, so he simply stopped.Yu Huolian also had to pause, but didn't turn around, he was secretly adjusting his breath, and after a while, he slowly opened his eyes.

"Huolian, tell me, what's going on?!" Fang Li took a step forward, grabbed his arm tightly, met his bewildered eyes, and felt very anxious in his heart, "I saw your expression at the banquet just now I didn't want to be known, so I didn't say anything. But... I've never seen you so weak... What's wrong with you? Are you injured?..."

"No," Yu Huolian forced a smile on her lips, her eyes were full of bitterness and sorrow, "these days...too tiring....I'll go back and rest overnight....Little Li, I'm fine, don't worry. "

Hearing his voice was so deep and weak, Fang Li felt pain in his heart, and said, "How can you not worry about me? Even my father can see that you are not in good spirits, so he let us go first... You said you need to rest, but didn’t you just rest in the afternoon?! How could your complexion be... so pale..." Fang Li said, as if he suddenly thought of something, a look of horror flashed in his eyes, "Could it be ...the cup of tea this morning...was really..."

... Your father... Didn't your father want you to kill Princess Xixia? ……and you……

"No." Yu Huolian's eyes were firm, she shook her head and said with a smile, "That's the medicine given by the Holy Majesty to Princess Xixia."

So, it's not about the tea, so what's the matter? ...Huolian...are you really alright? ...

Fang Li looked at him with a worried look on his face, his eyes were fixed on him, and his voice trembled uncontrollably: "...you are going to escort Princess Xixia into the palace tomorrow morning, and with your current physical condition...if any killer takes this opportunity to put all his eggs in one basket... ...I think, I think there can be no negligence at this time, Huo Lian!...It is a matter of concern to both countries! What if..." Tears welled up in her eyes, and she cried sadly, "What if something goes wrong? , the emperor blames it, who will bear it?! Your responsibility is heavy, you will die!!" Fang Li suddenly thought of something, and his eyes flashed, "How about this, I'll go tell Dad, change the day ...I'll go beg him! I'll beg them! I'll go back and beg them right now!!...It will definitely be possible!...Anyway, I'm not in a hurry for this moment, right..." She said eagerly, turned around and was about to Run to the hall.

Yu Huolian grabbed her and said decisively: "No! We can't delay any longer!!—"

He looked at Fang Li's tearful eyes and frowned tightly, with an unspeakable sorrow in his heart, and the sadness and determination that could not be concealed were reflected in his eyes, "Princess Xixia was poisoned by the thief. , It is hard to find an antidote, and the situation is getting worse..."

He said, turning around slowly.Sliding tears, silent.The fist hanging by his side became tighter and tighter.In the eyes, there is too much melancholy, too much, at a loss.

"...I'm afraid that if we procrastinate any longer, it will not only be about the life and death of me, Yu Huolian, but it may bring unnecessary harm to the people of the world..." Taking a deep breath, he turned his head and stared at Looking at her, her voice was hoarse: "I won't do anything I'm not sure of!...Xiao Li, trust me."

"...No matter what, no matter what decision you make, I will be by your side." Fang Li looked sad, "If...you think... I can help you, tell me...don't hide it from me, okay? ? I... I just want to help you... I just want to be by your side, walk side by side with you... I am not afraid of danger, or suffering... I want to be with you and suffer together..."

"Okay." There was a slight arc on his lips, his eyes were dazed and bitter, and he opened his mouth almost subconsciously to reply without much thought.

"... Huo Lian, I want to tell you. Just now at the banquet, I called you loudly, stood beside you, talked to you, and looked at you quietly - I did it on purpose," Fang Li said, "I want them to I know, you are Fang Zi'an's son-in-law! In this life, you will be inextricably linked with Fang Zi'an..."

"Xiao Li," Yu Huolian smiled wryly, "You should understand that I don't want to use your father's name..."

"No! I'm talking about Fang Zi'an, not Yushi Zhongcheng!" Fang Li interrupted, "I want them to know that in the future, no matter how big or small your job title is, or whether you are a commoner or not, you will be a good official. , is a good man!"

My heart skipped a beat for no reason, whether it was pain, or suddenly...

After being silent for a while, he breathed a sigh of relief, and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, "Xiao Li, actually, you can help me right now! ...Where is the lightning? Is it at the gate of the mansion?"

"……Um!"

You and I don't belong to the same world after all. The difference between good and evil cannot be avoided or avoided.Do you have to stay by my side?Then how can I... lead you into sin together...

The blood and tears of his loved ones, the deep hatred, and his father... the brand of pain on his heart that will never be erased for the rest of his life, the scars that will never heal and never heal! ...It's the bitterness in my heart, the sorrow in my eyes, buried for 20 years... This time, just this time...

Dad, I can't kill Li Chengsong, I can't do it...

Dad, I want to be a good person...

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