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Ming Ye was dressed in white and stood by the water in the gazebo. The water reflected the sky and his figure.Holding the flute in his hand, he looked up at the bright full moon.Hearing a slight sound behind him, Ming Ye turned around and said, "A Xiao, is that you?"

Chi Xiao came out from the darkness, took something in his hand, and just threw it over casually, Ming Ye took it, but it was an oiled paper umbrella.

Chi Xiao said: "I think it's going to rain, you didn't take an umbrella when you came out."

Ming Ye smiled gently: "Go to sleep first, I'll go back later." Put the paper fan on the stone table, sit against the railing, and watch the water quietly.Chi Xiao said behind him: "Brother, you give up." Ming Ye didn't speak, but Chi Xiao couldn't help it anymore when he opened his mouth. No? Dayan’s 30 troops are still guarding the plows, and food, grass, and armaments are being sent to the rear in a steady stream. They are so mobilizing, and they are definitely not looking for small benefits. You can’t talk about it with them. These days, The peace negotiator sent by the dog emperor is either playing around with you, or not saying a word, they are simply delaying time, can't you see it!"

Ming Ye looked at the distance where the moon couldn't shine, and said lightly: "I know."

Chi Xiao raised his voice slightly: "You know and still insist?"

Ming Ye's expression remained unchanged, and his eyes were as deep as night: "A Xiao, you know in your heart that we cannot win. Whether we are defeated and die, or we surrender to survive, it is all up to us. Even if Dayan takes the plow, He also needs old ministers to manage the territory for him, in order to appease the hearts of the people, he will not kill his father and mother."

Chi Xiao's eyes were like hawks, and an unbelievable light flashed in his eyes: "My father just asked you to cede the land to seek peace, but you want to betray the country and seek glory?"

Ming Ye said: "I just want to protect you."

Chi Xiao looked at him for a long time, and suddenly sneered: "You are more naive than your father." His voice was extremely cold in the night: "You should protect yourself, I would rather die on the battlefield than be a country. Slave. Brother, my decision will not change, since you are afraid of death, it is better to leave early."

He didn't look at Ming Ye again, his figure flickered, and immediately disappeared into the dark night.Ming Ye sighed, and brought the jade flute to her lips.The gentle and deep sound of the flute came from the gazebo, like lovers whispering to each other, the koi under the pavilion wagged their tails silently, occasionally splashed a little water, and then quickly sank to the bottom of the water, as if they were ashamed to disturb the moonlight-soaked flute sound.

On the day of Mid-Autumn Festival, Emperor Yan held a family banquet in the imperial garden like ordinary people. Yuan Xi came here sick after hearing the news.Emperor Yan hadn't seen him for a long time, and when he saw him, he was more intimate and caring than usual. All the questions were answered seriously, and nothing was omitted.From the corner of his eyes, Emperor Yan saw Yuan Jing sitting next to him without saying a word, and then knocked on him, "Your brother is not in good health. If you have nothing to do, you should visit him more often. Don't stay lazy at home."

Although the tone was not harsh, it was full of dissatisfaction. Yuan Jing didn't know what to say, so he nodded, "Yes." Yuan Xi coughed a few times before saying, "Father, Brother Jing I go to see me every day, and I don’t leave empty-handed every time. Thanks to him, Erchen has gained a little weight these days, and I heard that he’s been busy all day long, and he’s already working very hard, so don’t mention him. .”

Emperor Yan said: "It's just listening to the sound and learning the principles. What kind of hard work is this? He was too delicate in the past, otherwise he should have learned these things a long time ago."

Yuan Xi said: "Father is still young, Brother Jing is smart and studious, so just teach him slowly."

Emperor Yan took a sip of the wine, when Yuan Jing who was sitting on the side seemed to be nothing, he said casually: "I don't know if he is the material, it depends on his own good fortune." He ordered the maid to wash his hands and peel the crabs, and said: " This is from Yangcheng, try it, oh, give the prince one too."

After the meal, Yuan Xi was left to accompany him to watch the moon and chat. As for Yuan Jing, he said lightly, "Let's go back and rest earlier" and dismissed him.

Yuan Jing didn't enjoy this family dinner at all, and when he left the palace gate, a gust of evening wind blew in, and he breathed a sigh of relief.I saw a cypress car coming as scheduled, Chu Yu waved to him from the window, Yuan Jing got into the car listlessly, and seeing the fine wine in the car, he picked it up and took a sip in boredom, Chu Yu smiled and said: "Do you like it? Use my cup?" He also poured a cup himself, and took the place where he had just drank with his mouth.

Yuan Jing leaned against him without saying a word, Chu Yu saw that he was in a bad mood, and put his arms around his shoulders: "What's wrong?" Yuan Jing shook his head, and buried his face in his chest again.Chu Yu thought for a moment, and patted him on the back: "The emperor scolded you again?" Seeing that he was silent for a long time, he understood a little bit in his heart, and kissed his forehead: "Good boy, let's ignore him, brother will take you Go find some fun."

Lift the curtain to show him the excitement outside.At this time, before reaching Zhuque Street, both sides of the road are already crowded with vendors, the sound of hawking, sweet smell, all blown by the wind, Yuan Jing looked at it, it was full of human fireworks, and his stomach was growling. up.

Chu Yu's hearing was extraordinary, and he laughed when he heard the voice, and patted his stomach: "There are so many delicious foods at the palace banquet, and His Royal Highness is not full?"

The moisture in Yuan Jing's eyes was still wet, and his eyelashes were drooping, and he looked very aggrieved: "There are few that I like!" After speaking, he became depressed again, and picked up his glass to drink.Chu Yu rubbed his hair and said with a smile: "That's a little pitiful, how about this, you kiss me, and I will feed you."

When Yuan Jing was in a low mood, when he heard this, his eyes immediately showed fierceness, and he barked his teeth and claws to make trouble. Chu Yu is now as good as honey with him, and he doesn't think he has a bad temper at all. Sit on your lap, patiently coaxing him to be happy.

The car drove to Gaoyang Building next to the Jinliang Bridge, and the two got out of the car. The street scene here is even more lively, with tall buildings and painting pavilions everywhere, golden emerald and Luoqi.Two servants led them to the private room on the top floor, and saw that the two walls were painted with beautiful landscapes, or the misty rain in the south of the Yangtze River, or the long clouds in the desert, and a jade screen in the middle, using gold, sand and mercury to create a beautiful scene of the sun and the moon shining together.Another bead curtain was half-rolled, and a bright full moon fell in front of the window, quietly casting a white light.

Yuan Jing leaned against the window, closed his eyes and took a deep breath, Chu Yu hugged him from behind, his chin gently resting on the top of his head: "Are you happy?" He felt that the person in his arms was leaning against him Damn, I feel very relieved, and said softly: "Good boy."

Yuan Jing held his hand and hummed lightly.

During the banquet, there were geisha, maiko, and dancers downstairs to add to the fun. Yuan Jing lay down in front of the window and watched endlessly after eating halfway. Chu Yu called him several times and he ignored him. Eat the sweet fruit, the previous melancholy in my heart will be swept away, and I will smile when I hear the joy.After singing the song, Chu Yu hugged him back: "Okay, I have coaxed you all night, but you didn't even smile at me, and you stared at other girls forever." He pinched his face and tugged: "Come on, give me a smile, and coax me too."

Yuan Jing was slightly drunk after drinking, and wanted to pretend to be reserved, but his face couldn't hold back at all. Seeing his intentionally pretended fierce look, he hugged him with a smile.At that time, the window was wide open, and he held Chu Yu's hand tightly, and kissed the fingertips of his relatives very childishly. Chu Yu looked at his reddish cheeks, and his heart softened into a bend of spring water, shaking him. Said: "Aren't you afraid that others will see it?"

The pavilion was towering, Yuan Jing squinted his eyes and looked out of the window, only saw a few clouds and a little starlight, and turned his head to rub against his arms.

Next: "Leave them alone."

After eating and drinking, the two went downstairs for a stroll.The street was full of people who came out to play with their families. The children carried an extra lantern in their hands. Chu Yu also bought one for Yuan Jing. When he put it in his hand, he teased: "Little prince, take it well!" , There are many people on the street, in case you get lost, find the darkest and highest place to stand, as soon as I see it, I will go over and pick your star back."

Yuan Jing handed him his hand, let him lead him away, and said, "I won't get lost." Seeing the mace bracelet sold at the stall, he insisted on taking one for him, and said plausibly: "This is for you. If you get lost, just shake it. I will come to you when I hear the sound."

Chu Yu couldn't help crying and laughing, and couldn't help him making trouble, so he had to wear it on his wrist.

The two of them walked and strolled, and they didn't realize that they came to Xiaoguo Temple.Every festive season, the incense here is more prosperous than ever.The merit pool is full of lotus flowers, which is a new pattern in the temple during the Mid-Autumn Festival, and is used for prayers by those in need.Yuan Jing wanted to make a wish to the Buddha on a whim. Chu Yu said, "What do you want this clay and wood statue to do? Just tell me what you want."

Yuan Jing was extremely satisfied tonight, he had no regrets in his heart, but he just wanted to win a prize.Chu Yu had no choice but to go to the side to buy him a lotus lantern and incense candle.Yuan Jing stood there waiting bored, touched the newly built Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda next to him to watch the excitement, and as soon as he passed by, he saw a familiar figure not far away - a white-clothed jade-faced figure with a voice like the breeze, who could have been there if he wasn't the Prince of Ming Ye who?

With a piece of paper spread out in his hands, Ming Ye squatted on the ground, teaching a little girl to fold a lotus lantern.I saw him flicking his fingers lightly, and after a while, a lotus lantern appeared in his palm. With a smile on his face, he handed it to the little girl.The girl clapped her hands, bouncing around and took it away.Yuan Jing thought to himself: Do they also have these Central Plains stuff in Quli?

Seeing him standing up, he hurriedly hid behind the tower, leaning on the tower and thinking again: Well, why should I hide?He straightened his clothes and walked out.As soon as he dodged around, he saw Prince Mingye approaching, "Ah", he patted his chest and said, "Scared me."

Prince Mingye said softly: "I seem to have seen His Highness the Crown Prince just now, so I came here to look for it, I'm sorry."

Yuan Jing adjusted his breath and concentrated, waved his hands and said, "It's okay, will Prince Mingye also come here to offer incense and pray for blessings? I heard that you, Quli, don't believe in Buddhism."

Ming Ye said: "I was entrusted by someone to come here for a walk." After looking around for a while, he was a little surprised and said: "His Royal Highness is traveling alone?"

Yuan Jing immediately said: "No, my elder brother is with me, he went to buy me a lotus lantern."

Ming Ye nodded: "That's good." He looked up at the brightly lit glazed pagoda: "His Royal Highness, I want to enter the pagoda to pay homage, will you come with me?"

Yuan Jing searched around, but couldn't find Chu Yu's figure at all. Guessing that there were so many people today, he might not be able to come back for a while.Just when a gust of wind blew, he had just finished drinking, and the heat dissipated, he felt chills all over his body, hesitated for a while, and said, "Then I'll go in for a stroll too."