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Because he knew that Bai Ye and Xiao Ran would come to the study room later, Manager Liu asked someone to bring the brazier over early, and when Xiao Ran entered the room, he only felt a burst of warmth.

In the study, beside the carved wooden window, there is a vase with short feet and a fat belly about half a person's height, with a few branches of white plums inserted in it, which is clean and elegant, and the room is cool and fragrant.Next to the vase, there is a row of huge bookcases, inside which are mostly all kinds of rare books and ancient books collected by Bai Ye from various places for him, and some belong to some martial arts secret books that Bai Ye got from nowhere.Bai Ye once told him that if any of these secret books were thrown into the rivers and lakes, it would cause some commotion, but Xiao Ran didn't believe it, if it was really so precious, Bai Ye would let it go so casually?

Several walls of the study room are dotted with calligraphy and paintings of celebrities, and beside the huge desk is an exquisite sandalwood screen couch, on which are placed several cushions made of brocade.There is a small tea table in the middle of the screen couch. On the tea table is a small red clay stove. On the stove is a small teapot, the spout of which is rolling out and steaming.Next to the small stove are two small porcelain cups, one with green bamboo painted on it, and the other with a stream orchid painted on it.Looking at the position of the cup, you can know that it is a common thing for the owner.

Most of the study is used by himself on weekdays, and Bai Ye will come to sit for a while, but every time he just comes to accompany him.

Since Bai Ye returned to Xuantianmen this time, perhaps because Xiao Ran was too busy before, or maybe Xiao Ran really didn't want to stay alone in the usual place where the two were, so Xiao Ran didn't come to this study very often.Later when He Ruhui came, Xiao Ran went home later and later every day, and he was not interested in coming to the study.I came in today to take a look and found that every scene and every thing was vaguely the same as the last time I came.

He went to the side of the couch and sat down, picked up the book that had been turned over a few pages and put it on the small table, poured himself a cup of hot tea, didn't drink it, just held it in his hand.Looking around casually, Xiao Ran felt an inexplicable feeling in his heart.

In fact, for Xiao Ran, as long as he lives in a more comfortable place, it seems that his old house in the past cannot be compared with any courtyard in this house, but for Xiao Ran, living in an old house also makes him feel at ease.But Bai Ye likes this study room very much. He has put a lot of effort into arranging everything, because he feels that since he is a scholar, the study room must be the most important place.

Bai Ye doesn't know about rare books, ancient books, or treasures, but during the preparation period of Qingfengzhai, he once heard Xiao Ran mention that his father's bookstore had hidden many rare books in the past, and put them in the heart.In addition to shopkeeper Liu running around looking for suitable purchase channels for the purchase of Qingfengzhai at first, Xuantianmen also sent several experienced old shopkeepers to help, and Bai Ye entrusted them to pay attention to the collection for Xiao Ran. The bookcase in my house was also filled to the brim.

Xiao Ran liked reading on this screen couch very much, so Bai Ye also fell in love with this screen couch. Even if the two of them just snuggled together quietly, they wouldn't feel bored for an afternoon, a night, or even longer.Even if it's just one person reading a book, and the other person reading a book, everyone has their own scenery in their eyes.

At this moment, Xiao Ran recalled and suddenly found that although the gaze staring at him was so hot that he would blush and his heart beat, but in fact... Bai Ye, who was looking at him so intently, also made him unable to look away.

They looked at each other, as if no one could bear to blink. At that time, Bai Ye would take the opportunity to get closer, kiss himself in the posture of facing each other, and then fell down on the couch.

At that time, it is true that the ears and temples are rubbing together, and the time has passed so unknowingly.I often enter the study together in the afternoon, and when I look up again, it is already sunset.

Memories are intoxicating, Xiao Ran smiled, took off his shoes, crossed his feet, leaned on the small table, propped his chin with one hand, and picked up the book just now with the other to read.

Bai Ye just came back today, judging from He Ruhui's longing these days, Xiao Ran thought that he would not be able to come here for a while, so why not read a book to pass the time by himself.

However, Xiao Ran was busy with the shop and dealing with He Ruhui these days, so he was really exhausted physically and mentally. Not long after, Xiao Ran fell into a deep sleep amidst bursts of warmth.

After pushing the door and entering, Bai Ye saw Li Ran's peaceful sleeping face. He was stunned for a moment, and immediately closed the door softly, fearing that the cold wind would blow in and make Xiao Ran catch cold.

Quietly walked to the side of the couch, took the thin blanket at Xiao Ran's feet, unfolded it, and covered Xiao Ran lightly.Bending down and taking away the scroll he was still holding in his hand, he hugged Xiao Ran together with the blanket, sat on the couch by himself, let the sleeping Xiao Ran lean on his body, and adjusted his posture so that Xiao Ran could sleep be more comfortable.

The fingers slid from Xiao Ran's smooth forehead to his eyes, some black and blue, how long has this man not had a good rest?Xiao Ran usually sleeps lightly, sometimes I think he is asleep and stealing a sweet kiss will wake him up.But just now when I moved him like this, he was still sleeping so deeply...

Looking at Xiao Ran's deep sleeping face, Bai Ye unconsciously stroked his cheek with a finger, thinking about just now.

Xiao Ran walked away a little impatiently, He Ruhui was a little dissatisfied with Xiao Ran's leaving the table so early, Bai Ye lost his appetite by nagging, besides, he was anxious to have a good talk with Xiao Ran. Put down the rice bowl.

Along the way, Manager Liu who accompanied him also told him many things that happened during these times.Ruhui completely identified herself as the mistress of the White House, and apart from being dissatisfied with the respect of Xiao Ran from the whole White House, she also tried to assign some positions to her cronies.

Bai Ye scratched his head, as if he just knew that He Ruhui would be so keen on matters of power... But, he remembered that when he was in He's residence, she was a rich lady who didn't care about matters big or small.After being married for so many years, I have never heard of how much she cares about her own affairs. Why does He Ruhui seem to be a different person since she became pregnant?

There was also the man he met on the road just now, he knew that this man was originally a servant of the He Mansion, but the vacillating eyes when he saw him always made him feel very strange.Manager Liu said that this person was called Jiang Dayong, and he was also one of the two cronies that He Ruhui brought over this time.

Confidant?But how could I remember that this man was just a gardener on his father-in-law's birthday half a year ago, how come he has become He Ruhui's confidant in only half a year?

A gardener... wants to be trusted by a young lady who lives deep in the inner palace...

He also seems to vaguely remember that when he went to make clothes for Xiao Ran, he seemed to have seen this person in the shop, at that time...

Just as he was about to think deeply about the doubts in his heart, Xiao Ran snorted and moved in his arms.Bai Ye thought that Xiao Ran was not sleeping well, so he threw away all his thoughts just now, while pulling the blanket for Xiao Ran, he adjusted his posture again.

But with such a movement, Xiao Ran woke him up.

As soon as Xiao Ran opened his eyes, he saw that he was completely nestled in Bai Ye's arms, and Bai Ye, who had covered him with a blanket, turned his head and smiled softly at himself, as if they were still the two from more than half a month ago...

Bai Ye saw that Li Ran's eyes were still a bit confused, and that appearance looked a little cute, so he couldn't help but smile more heartily, and stretched out his hand to brush away the broken hair on Xiao Ran's forehead. "Are you awake? Would you like some water?"

He reached out to take the water glass that Xiao Ran had just taken a couple of sips from, added some hot water, and handed it to Xiao Ran's lips to feed him.Xiao Ran drank a couple of sips, his throat, which was a little dry from the stove, immediately felt better, and he became sober. When he found that he was still in Bai Ye's arms, he hurriedly pushed away the water glass and was about to sit up.

"Don't move, be careful of the water pouring on you!" Bai Ye hurriedly suppressed Xiao Ran who was struggling endlessly, put the cup back on the small table and hugged him tighter. "Don't move, let me see if you've lost weight."

"Bai Ye, you... If you just want to tell me these things, I, I'm very tired, so I'll go back and rest first." Xiao Ran hurriedly grabbed Bai Ye's hand wrapped around his waist, and pulled the blanket wrapped around his body He was about to stay in the bed, but Bai Ye pulled him back and fell heavily on top of him.

"It seems that you've lost weight... I managed to make you stronger. How come you are full of bones in just a few days?" Bai Ye smiled and pulled the blanket off Xiao Ran's body, and placed him on his lap On the table, she hugged his waist from behind, rested her head on his shoulder, tilted her head and kissed Xiao Ran's hair and side face lightly. "Xiao Ran, I miss you so much, do you miss me? I haven't seen you for almost a month..."

Then, he found that Xiao Ran in his arms was stiff.

"...Bai Ye, don't you think we shouldn't go on like this?"

Bai Ye froze slightly as he followed Xiao Ran's black-haired hand, but immediately resumed his movements. "Why?...Xiao Ran, He Ruhui won't be the reason."

"She is your daughter-in-law, and also the mother of your future child!" Xiao Ran struggled twice but failed to break free. Instead, he was panting and hugged tighter by Bai Ye. In Bai Ye's eyes, his efforts seemed like a joke. Generally speaking, the voice is raised a little bit with anger. "Let go of me! I..."

"Hush, Xiao Ran...I know what you want to say to me, but first listen to me." Bai Ye followed Xiao Ran's black-haired hand down and gently covered Xiao Ran's lips, hugging him to death with one hand Tight, lips pressed against Xiao Ran's ear. "Before I went back to Xuantianmen, I planned to go back to Jiankang and divorce my wife after I came back."

What did you say?Xiao Ran stared blankly and slowly turned his head, looking at Bai Ye with a serious face, divorce his wife?Why?

"Why do you look so surprised? Xiao Ran, I know it even if you don't tell me. You always think it's wrong for me to be with you. You have too much fear and hesitation. I understand your Thinking about it, but I still hope that one day, you and I can walk on the street in a fair manner. So whatever you care about, whatever you are afraid of, I will help you solve it... I understand your temperament, and I don’t expect you to be able to Take the initiative yourself, you just wait for me where you are." Bai Ye gently kissed Xiao Ran who was surprised. "You mind Ruhui's existence very much... You think I shouldn't be with you, it's contrary to yin and yang, right? He Ruhui and I have no relationship at all. I also had a good talk with my aunt when I went back this time. She I agreed... Originally, I had already planned, Xiao Ran, to go to Jiankang to sleep with He Ruhui after I came back, and I even thought about what conditions I would use to persuade my father-in-law if he disagreed. "

"Originally, the reason I divorced my wife was that I had no children. Who knew it would be such a coincidence that He Ruhui was pregnant at this time and came to Wuzhou City by herself. Xiao Ran, have you been bullied during my absence? Idiot , people bully you, you just let others step on your head? You don't even think about my heartache?"

"Ruhui's temperament has always been like this, it can't be called bullying... Bai Ye, these are not important, you can't divorce Ruhui now! She, she is pregnant with your child, we, we should be the same as before , you should..." Xiao Ran couldn't say he wasn't moved, but what's the use of being moved?No matter how moved he was by Bai Ye's confession, he couldn't help but remember Bai Ye's responsibilities as a father.

"...Xiao Ran, I don't like others to arrange my life for me, and I also don't like to hear someone tell me what I should do." Bai Ye's face turned cold, and he rolled over and pressed Xiao Ran under him. "As I said just now, He Ruhui is not the reason, nor will it become the reason. Although there is a little accident in my plan, there will be no change!"