Be a mermaid after 1000 years

Blanche’s territory is rich in large-leaf black tea, and 70.00% of the selected black tea specially provided to the royal family every year is produced here. Therefore, the vast tea fields, green tea trees and hard-working tea farmers are all It was he who saw the big landscape since he was a child, and every time he saw such a green and vigorous scene, the restlessness in Blanche's heart would quickly calm down.

Although the Zhuangzi built on the hillside is large, it is very simple, with a dusty masonry structure. The first floor is used for storage and storage of sundries, and the second floor is the living room. The Duke sits at the window, which he rarely sits This location, because Lake Vine can be seen from here, will bring back bad memories for him.

Xiulan took out the tea set, and slowly swept seven or eight tea cans with her soft white and slender fingers, and finally stopped on a short tin can with chrysanthemum pattern on the scales and chrysanthemum patterns, and turned her head to ask: "My lord, what are we doing today?" How about drinking Jinmeiren? It was delivered a few days ago, this year's batch of spring tea has improved processing technology, and there has been a slight change in aroma and taste, maybe Her Majesty the Queen will like it, you can taste it first."

Jinmeiren tea is a tribute tea loved by queens of all dynasties. As the name suggests, it has the effect of beautifying and beautifying. This kind of tea is sweet and mellow in nature, clear in color, golden in color, and has a natural honey fruit aroma. , some people may think that its taste is too gentle and not suitable for men to drink, but in this lazy spring afternoon, it is most suitable to choose it, paired with light refreshments.

"Okay." Blanche didn't care about tasting tea, he didn't care which one he chose.

When Xiulan was making tea, she looked up at him, smiled slightly, and added another spoonful of sugar to the black tea she had just poured into the cup. After adding sugar to the already sweet tea, most people would definitely feel too tired, but The duke, who is in a bad mood, has some unconscious preferences like a child.

"Here." Xiulan handed him the cup with a very casual attitude. When she got along with the Duke, except for using the honorific title, all other actions appeared calm and natural, without deliberate performance. This is exactly what Bran said. Qi likes her reason.

He has seen this mermaid with beautiful eyes and a charming smile countless times, but every time he sees it, Blanche still feels a little bit moved in his heart. Xiulan was born as a commoner, but her morals and upbringing are like a real mermaid. Miss Noble, she doesn't seem to be fastidious, but she sticks to a bottom line and persistence. She has a soft personality and a strong mind, and she is good at understanding people's hearts, but she doesn't show off her tricks. She is much better than that idiot in her family times.

Blanche even thought that he might as well marry Xiulan, not because he loves her, but because the two of them get along smoothly and fit together like a family. He doesn't care about Xiulan's past, and Xiulan won't let him Sad and disappointed.

"Okay." At that time, Xiulan heard his proposal and agreed immediately, but then she made another condition, "As long as my lord loves me as much as Uriel, I will marry you immediately." Lier is Xiulan's deceased husband, and Blanche knows that she is tantamount to rejecting him. Xiulan can be any kind of existence in his heart, but it is impossible to transform into a lover. I believe that even if he doesn't say it, Xiulan is still in his heart I know it well.

She knew him too well and tolerated him too much. During the years of dating, he was always the one who was taken care of and accommodated. Blanche didn't feel the slightest advantage as a man. , the atmosphere is peaceful and harmonious, and it is precisely because of this that the collision and agitation from the depths of the soul are lacking between lovers.

For his joking proposal and Xiulan's refusal, Blanche didn't feel much disappointed, because it would not change the way he and Xiulan got along. If there were some regrets, he felt that he no longer needed love, peace and stability. There's nothing wrong with that, but maybe Xiulan is still looking forward to her share of miracles.

Blanche took a sip from the teacup, and praised: "It's very good, the aftertaste is richer and deeper than before." The man's movement of secretly pursing his lips softened the resolute lines of his face, showing a hint of pleasure.

"I thought that if your lord came again, he wanted to distance himself from me. I heard that you gave North the yacht that was parked in Port Riley. What gift did you prepare for me?" Xiulan put down her teacup and squeezed Picking up a seaweed-flavored shredded fish fillet, he ate it with a bit of mischief and mischief in his expression.

Blanche was a little embarrassed when he heard the words, but he still said truthfully: "I did have this kind of plan before, you know, even if I don't like the black fish of the Elvis family, I don't want him to think that I put this marriage Treat it as a child's play, since I married him, I will fulfill the minimum responsibilities and obligations of a husband, so the original idea was not to cut off contact with you, but to change our identities to the outside world."

Xiulan felt a little subtlety from the Duke's tone when he mentioned his new wife. When Blanche mentioned Zoe before, he usually said that, or the one from the Elvis family, with a flat and indifferent attitude. , Now the title has not changed much, but the underlying mood has changed. If you really want to go deeper, based on Xiulan's understanding of Blanche, she thinks he is angry. As for the object of this anger, it is Zoe Ivy If Si is still himself, then it is hard to say.

"Did you find that no matter how you explain or correct your attitude, others will think that I am your mistress, but it has changed from the obvious to the dark, and there will only be one answer that reaches the Duchess' ears. "

"It was like this, so I changed my mind." Blanche said frankly.

Xiulan didn't ask, why didn't she completely cut off contact with her like North, Xiulan might know better than the duke what kind of existence she was in his heart, since she knew, she wouldn't tell her It's embarrassing for a big boy who thinks he is very mature and strong.

"Besides, I don't need to please him at all. Isn't everyone else like this!" Blanche added angrily, remembering the scene of being rejected last night. He drank the beauty tea in one gulp.

Xiulan stopped holding the teapot in surprise, looked at the Duke's expression, and boldly guessed: "You...couldn't be rejected?"

"how is this possible!"

The answer was too fast, but the truth was leaked. Xiulan covered her mouth and laughed coquettishly. Her lazy posture with curved eyebrows and eyes was like an elegant cat. If she could, she really wanted to touch Bran. Odd hair, he is already 28 years old, how can he still be so cute.

Xiulan understood the principle of accepting as soon as she was offered, and before the duke's face turned black, the laughter had stopped, she refilled the tea, and comforted her: "Tell me about your new lady, I feel He's an interesting guy."

"It's nothing interesting. With a father like Baron Elvis, how could his temperament and upbringing be any better? His appearance is sloppy, his behavior is rude, his temper is bad and stubborn, and he will fall asleep in the middle of the dinner." Blanche was embarrassed to tell Xiulan about the embarrassment of being whipped when she entered the room for the first time, so she recounted the process of attending the royal banquet. So excited tonight.

Xiulan maintained a slight smile, and patted the Duke's hand moderately when he was emotionally unstable. Blanche was not a wordy person, on the contrary, he was mostly reticent in front of people, and he didn't like the young fish nobleman very much. I like him and think he lacks interest. Those mermaids like men who can talk and show off their humor, but only in front of people who really understand him and accept him, he will let go of his guard, talk like he is now, and say things that dislike Zoe, But I remember every detail very firmly.

"I think Madam is a very nice person. It is rare for nobles to spend so much thought on a small gift."

Blanche said stubbornly: "There are many people who want to please the queen, it's not surprising."

Xiulan shook her head, and said softly, "Will you give me fish to please the Queen? No, sir, you know that Madam simply regards Her Majesty the Queen as your elder, and I believe Your Majesty also feels this kind of affection."

Blanche snorted, but didn't speak.

"My lord, since you said that you will fulfill your responsibilities as a husband by marrying Mrs. Zoe, why not try to go one step further and really open your heart, Zoe Ives is not Teresa, nor is she Others, forget about the past that made you unhappy. From your words, I feel that he did not judge a person or an event with his eyes, but with his heart. Your fortification is too strong, so he refused to accept it. You and you are like a gift." Xiulan didn't mention Prince Kaxiu in her words, she just vaguely brought out this meaning, and she knew very well the reason why the frivolous mermaid made people obsessed and crazy.

Hearing Teresa's name, Blanche's eyes darkened. He sat there silently for a while, and the bright colors in the room seemed to dim. Xiulan didn't bother him, and slowly drank the black tea in the cup. .

"No, Xiulan, I think it's good that I'm like this now." After a while, Blanche said in a deep voice, the emotion in the man's eyes seemed to be a dense fog that couldn't be dissolved.

Xiulan sighed secretly, knowing that persuasion was fruitless, and some things should not be rushed. Blanche has a very fragile side in his character, and often looks like a strong person, but he is most afraid of being touched by others. , they will desperately escape, she only hopes that the wonderful Mrs. Zoe can really open the heart of the Duke.

Xiulan looked out of the window, got up and said in a brisk tone: "Hey, it's so late before you know it, my lord, I have to go to the tea field again, sit here for a while, do you want to find two interesting books for you?" Come?"

This is where Xiulan is so considerate, and Blanche also pretended to be relaxed and said, "It's okay, you can go to work, I'm not familiar with this place."

"Well, I'll come as soon as I go." Xiulan was not polite, she brushed her hair and went outside, turned around halfway and said: "You can stay here for dinner today, I have learned a few new things Food, you can try it to see if it is up to standard, oh, by the way, do you want someone to clean up your room, I took all the bedding to be unpacked and washed. "

Blanche hesitated for a moment, and wanted to say yes, but changed his words, "Don't worry, I suddenly remembered that there are still some things waiting to be dealt with in the castle, I have to go back after dinner, I will come to see you tomorrow .”

Xiulan turned her head and raised her eyebrows, she knew it would be like this, a duplicity guy.

"Xiulan."

"What?" The mermaid looked back and smiled.

"Why let others think we are lovers? I can solve those disturbances for you. You are so good. I mean, there will be someone who loves you from the heart, not out of greed. Now I don't even know it is Not trying to hurt you."

Xiulan leaned her body against the door frame, looked at the ceiling and thought for a while, then replied: "My lord, we belong to the same kind of people who like to cling to the past, the difference is that you remember painful memories, while I think What I want to retain is the happiness I once had. I don’t want to forget the feeling that Uriel brought me. Although it has faded day by day with the passage of time, I don’t want other artificial factors to bring it down before it completely disappears. It's covered up, maybe it won't be long before I try to accept it again, but not now."

When Xiulan spoke, there was a hazy smile on the corner of her mouth, and her eyes stayed in one place for a long time without moving, as if the person she loved the most was standing in front of her. Xiulan only mentioned one reason, as for the other, she felt that There is no need to say it out. Before the Duke gets married, this method is the most permanent and will cause the least trouble to Blanche. She is unwilling to accept too many favors from the Hernand family. Besides, no matter what the reason is, the Duke If you help her, you will be accused of selfishness, so why not make your position clear from the beginning.

While the Duke was chatting with his "mistress", Li Miaowei, who was praised by Xiulan for using the heart to understand people's hearts, was having fun alone in the swimming pool. At noon today, the largest department store in Ankad sent a A water bed, not a bed filled with water, but a bed that can be put into water. Butler Shardi said calmly that this was ordered by the Duke, so that his wife could lie on it and heal her wounds. But Li Miaowei thought further, with this bed, he could stay comfortably until midnight, so as to avoid the Duke's sexual harassment.

Didi spent the whole night with one face open, like knocking over the soy sauce shop, he stared at his young master, he really couldn't bear it, the young master is too dull, didn't you realize that the atmosphere in the Duke's mansion is very strange today?

Unexpectedly, it was Li Miaowei who couldn't stand it first. He cupped his hands and asked, "Didi, can you turn your face away? When I see you, it's like seeing a broken color TV." Li Miaowei didn't say anything, when he saw the broken color TV, he couldn't help but want to go up and take a few pictures.