flower dust

Chapter 8

In the prison, the fire is bright.

Even with the warmth of the fire, Liu'er, who had already been damp, was still laying down in a dazed state. He guessed that he had typhoid fever, and if he passed it, he would be fine.

"I won't die, I can't die now, it's meaningless to die like this, I'm too unwilling!" Liu'er shouted in her heart, if she had to be stronger, she would get through it, but her body was becoming more and more tired , but ran counter to his ideas.

Liu'er fell into a drowsy sleep again, feeling as if he was floating on the water, the constant shaking made him dizzy, and he wanted to vomit suddenly, but because he hadn't eaten for a few days, he only retched a few times.Someone came over to pat him on the back to make him feel better. He looked at that person in a daze, and it took him a long time to recognize him. He was surprised, but he didn't have the strength to speak. The person next to him turned out to be Xiao Ye. After the conversation, we never saw each other again.

Aren't you in prison? Why is Xiao Ye here? Suddenly, Liu'er turned upside down again. Only then did Liu Er notice that she was no longer in prison, but in a spacious carriage with gorgeous decorations. There was a soft blanket, and I was lying on it.

"This?" Liu'er only squeezed out one word in her hoarse voice, but Xiao Ye's puzzled eyes had already made Xiao Ye understand what he wanted to say. He asked him to lean on the cushion, sit up straight, and then told him, "I rescued you from prison, drink some water first!" Seeing that Liu'er wanted to speak again, Xiao Ye quickly handed him a glass of water to moisten his throat.

The cool water slid over my thirsty throat, it was indescribably comfortable, and I became sober a lot, Liu Er cleared her throat, and seeing that it was all right, she quickly asked, "You rescued me, how did you save me?" , rob the cell, how can you do this?"

Seeing the panic on Liu'er's face, Xiao Ye smiled indifferently, "Anyway, I've been rescued, not to mention that with my ability, getting into that kind of cell is still a trivial matter."

"The lord, does the lord know?" Liu Er asked worriedly, although she didn't know what Xiao Yun planned to do with herself, but if he escaped like this, he would be even more angry, and he would definitely not forgive himself. How can this be good.

"I still think about him, he is busy with his precious princess now, how can he remember you." Xiao Ye snorted disdainfully.

Liu'er was a little bit disappointed, and smiled at herself, "The princess is not feeling well recently, and the prince should accompany her. She is a good person. Seeing that I was locked up, she even went to visit me." Although she was disappointed in her heart, but Someone is happy.

Xiao Ye shook his head helplessly, "Everyone is a good person in your eyes, and you don't even think about who caused you to be imprisoned."

"It's my own fault, how can I blame others."

"Really?" Xiao Ye sneered, "She has an absolute reason to harm you."

"No, she just asked me to deliver a bowl of soup. If I didn't know the importance and peeked at the memorial, nothing would happen at all." Liu'er distinguished for Sheng Yun.

"What if she's pregnant?"

"Pregnant?" Liu'er's heart felt as if it had been hit hard, she was so bored, she laughed at herself for being a fool, husband and wife live together, it's so strange to be pregnant, it's worrying if you don't.It's just that I still feel uncomfortable in my heart, but I managed to hold up a smiling face, "Really, that's really congratulations to her, so she won't have any reason to harm me."

"Are you naive or stupid!" Xiao Ye sighed, he knew Liu'er was smart, but he was stupid as hell, "I'm pregnant, and I can't have intercourse for ten months, so I'll keep you in the house." , the consequences can be imagined, in order to ensure that she is favored, she must get rid of you."

"How could it be, she is still a child, how could she be like what you said." Liu'er still shook her head in disbelief, that lively and lovely little girl, how could she have such scheming, and she was obviously the one who peeked at the memorial , My own fault, how can I push it to others at will, or to someone who cares about me so much.

Xiao Ye refused to believe him no matter what he saw, and didn't explain any more, just looked out of the car window dully.Liu'er didn't know what to say, so she kept silent, then suddenly thought of something, raised her head timidly and asked, "Well, Brother Xiao, where are we going?"

Hearing Liu'er calling himself Big Brother Xiao, it seems that he has not forgotten what he said in the gazebo, Xiao Ye was in a better mood and smiled, "Go to where I live, you will like it when you go."

"You don't live in the palace, no wonder I never see you." Liu'er asked very curiously.

"The prince's mansion is too boring. The place where mortals live, my place is the place where immortals live." Xiao Ye said happily, making Liu'er laugh, "Hehe, nonsense, why do you live in a place where immortals live? .”

"The little dog lied to you!" Seeing Liu'er didn't believe it, Xiao Ye hurriedly defended, which made Liu'er laugh again, "How did the little dog mess with you? Animals are the most honest. They don't talk like you!"

"I won't argue with you, you'll believe me when you get there." Xiao Ye turned his head away angrily and didn't speak.

Liu'er smiled and reached out to pull him, "Okay, Brother Xiao, I believe, I believe, people like Brother Xiao naturally have to live in a place where gods can live, just because I, a mortal, will dirty your fairyland .”

"No, it's more like a fairyland when you live in it." Xiao Ye's gentle smile warmed Liu'er's heart. It's been a long time since she smiled so happily. Being with Xiao Ye always seems to be so easy Talk freely, without any burden.

The carriage gradually slowed down, "Master, we're here!" A clear and clear child's voice called out, and Xiao Ye woke Liu'er who was a little drowsy. Liu'er asked with hazy eyes, "Huh? Are you here?"

Xiao Ye put a cloak on him to cover him so as not to catch cold, and then helped Liu'er get off the carriage. Liu'er was still sick, her body was so weak that she couldn't use any strength, and she almost leaned against Xiao Ye. in the arms.

After getting off the carriage, Liu Er was deeply attracted by the scenery in front of her. The sunset in the distance dyed the sky red, and the mountains were shrouded in red clouds, like ink painting.Nearby, there is the sound of gurgling streams, lush bamboo forests, and several houses hidden in the blackness. Occasionally, there are a few melodious birdsong, which makes people feel comfortable.

"It's really a place where immortals live!" Liu'er exclaimed, it's the first time she's seen such a scene after living all these years, and she was shocked as a fairyland for a while.

Xiao Ye looked at Liu'er who was intoxicated with a smile, and didn't urge him, letting him see clearly.

It took a long time for Liu'er to recover, and looked at Xiao Ye enviously, "Brother Xiao, it's nice and beautiful that you live in this place!"

"Do you like it? If you like it, you can live here forever!" Xiao Ye's doting words shocked Liu'er, her face was a little uncertain, "Brother Xiao, I..."

Xiao Ye knew that Liu'er had misunderstood, and explained with a smile, "Don't worry, I don't have any unreasonable thoughts about you. In my heart, I can't tolerate others anymore." At the end of the speech, his face was a little more lonely.

Liu Er regretted endlessly, how could she have misunderstood Xiao Ye's meaning, she still remembered that when they met for the first time, Xiao Yun once mentioned a person who was already married and had children, probably the person Xiao Ye would never forget.Unexpectedly, Xiao Ye, who seems to be unrestrained and unrestrained, can be so infatuated.

"Okay, let's go in, the weather should be cold when the sun sets, and you are still sick." Xiao Ye helped Liu'er and walked into the small courtyard among the bamboo forests.

"You also planted these flowers and plants. Aren't there a lot of them in the woods?" Liu'er sat by the window, looking at the back garden where many plants were planted, she couldn't help asking curiously.

Xiao Ye stretched out his hand and touched Liu'er's head, "Those are not ordinary flowers and plants, they are all medicinal materials, well, don't ask so many questions, I will show you later, go to bed, I will get you medicine."

Liu'er knew that her body really needed to rest, so she obediently lay down on the bed, but she was still thinking about the beautiful scenery outside, and when she recovered, she had to enjoy it.

In order to get back to health sooner, Liu'er pinched her nose and downed the soup that Xiao Ye handed over, but she still couldn't help frowning, but she didn't complain.Liu Er knew that he was not a pampered person, so he had no reason to complain to others because of this suffering. If he was in front of others, he might not even frown, but in front of Xiao Ye, he still wanted to indulge his inner emotions. .

"I don't have candy here either, so I might have a plum in my mouth." As he said, Xiao Ye handed over a green plum, and Liu'er held it in his mouth. It felt tasteless, and when he bit it lightly, a sourness poured out, sour Liu'er's small face was wrinkled together, this way, the bitter taste in her mouth dissipated a lot.

"It's so sour, so sour!" Liu'er opened her mouth, stretched out her hand to point into her mouth, and looked at Xiao Ye with a begging look, making Xiao Ye laugh out loud, "Spit it out!" Liu'er spat the plum on the ground. On the paper Xiao Ye was holding, the sour feeling in his mouth finally got better, and he looked at Xiao Ye with an aggrieved face, "Brother Xiao, why did you give me such sour food?"

"Isn't it not bitter? I can't help it. I don't have any sweet things here. I'll pick some other fruits for you tomorrow." Xiao Ye made a bed for Liu'er and told him to lie down and rest.

It seemed that it was getting dark earlier in the mountains. As soon as the sun set, it was pitch black and scary. Xiao Ye lit a candle, and the dim yellow candlelight danced. Liu Er gradually felt sleepy, tightened the quilt on her body, and moved In a comfortable position, I fell into a deep sleep.

In Prince Yi's Mansion, candlelight flickered.

Xiao Yun sat on the chair, with no expression of joy or anger on his face, "You said Liu'er was robbed by someone else?"

"Yes, my subordinates are already doing their best to investigate!" The people kneeling below trembled, fearing that King Yi would blame him.

Xiao Yun tapped his fingers on the table, pondered for a while, and said lightly, "No need, let him go, it's not a big deal."

The one who can save Liu'er from the prison is naturally not an ordinary person. How many people like this can Liu'er know, the most likely one is Xiao Ye. Since Liu'er is in his hands, there is no need Xiao Ye will not cause trouble for himself if he chases it back.

Although I made a decision, I still feel uncomfortable. I really like to see Liu Er with a very pleasant smile. This time I can’t see it. I still have a lot of things to do. I don’t know when I can see you again. Added a little melancholy.

Picking up the memorial, he was a little dazed. Thinking of Liu'er's untainted smile, his heart throbbed. Surprised by the fluctuation in his heart, Xiao Yun simply put down the business in his hand, got up and went out.At this time, only the little life that is about to be born can make him forget about other things and bring some joy to his restless life. He can't wait to leave this deserted study room to find some warmth.

In the bamboo forest, in the early morning, a little bit of sunlight fell from the forest, and Liu Er squinted her eyes, listening intoxicated to the chirping of the birds.The birds he had seen were all in cages, and their voices were crisp and clear, and some of them could learn to speak like a human. They found it interesting at the time, but now they felt that the voices were not as good as the birdsong in the forest.So graceful, so ethereal, like the beauty in fairyland.Breathing the slightly cool air, carrying the unique fragrance of the forest, Liu'er felt that she no longer needed to eat those whole grains, all she had to do was eat the wind and drink the dew, and she seemed to have become a fairy.

Xiao Ye watched from a distance, Liu'er was dressed in white, her black hair was casually tied behind her head, bathed in the misty morning breeze, with a peaceful smile on her face, it seemed that she was about to blend into the scenery and become a beautiful woman. A picture scroll.It seemed that with just one sound, Liu'er would disappear into the picture scroll, making Xiao Ye dare not move for a long time.

Finally, Xiao Ye felt that Liu'er had stood in the forest for too long, and the dew was heavy in the morning, fearing that he was still recovering from typhoid fever, so he called softly, "Liu'er."

Liu'er opened her eyes, looked at him radiantly, and showed a bright smile, "Brother Xiao!"

Infected by Liu'er, Xiao Ye also laughed, walked up to Liu'er, and put a cloak on him, "I'm not afraid of catching a cold, go back."

"Yeah!" Liu'er nodded, obediently followed Xiao Ye back to the house.The breakfast was already set on the table, Liu'er sat down unceremoniously, picked up the chopsticks and put them into her mouth, admiring, "Mmm, it's delicious, brother Xiao, your craftsmanship is really good, such a simple dish is so delicious. It's delicious, if Liren eats it, he will definitely eat up the entire plate!"

Suddenly mentioning Liren, Liu'er's eyes dimmed for a moment. He stayed here for a few days, intoxicated by the peaceful beauty, and never dared to mention anything about Yiwang's mansion. Now that he has said it, he can no longer pretend. Be silly and enjoy your own happiness.

"Brother Xiao, is there something wrong with Li Ren?" Xiao Ye knew that Liu'er would always ask, so he smiled to reassure him, "Don't worry, Li Ren will be fine, my elder brother will never take his anger out on others."

"That's good." Liu'er felt relieved, with Xiao Yun's personality, she shouldn't embarrass an insignificant servant, but suddenly remembered the memorial, and her heart tightened suddenly, "Brother Xiao, you know about the prince's affairs. ?"

Hearing the word prince, Xiao Ye panicked for a moment, then calmed down, looked at Liu'er suspiciously, "Prince? What's the matter?"

"You know that I was imprisoned because I peeked at the memorial." Liu'er thought Xiao Ye didn't know the situation, so she explained in detail, "The memorial was presented to the emperor by Prime Minister Wu, and he said he was looking for the paper that was lost among the people. My prince, I ask the emperor not to be in a hurry to choose an heir to the throne."

"That's it." Xiao Ye nodded, but remained silent.

Liu'er was anxious, and told him what she had heard in the prison, "If the prince is really found, and the emperor wants to get rid of the prince in order to protect his son, then what to do, you must have a way."

Xiao Ye smiled wryly, he had no right or position, what could he do about this kind of battle for the throne.But he couldn't say that, for fear of disappointing Liu'er, he could only express it mildly, "Liu'er, we can't help with this matter. My elder brother has been in the court for so long and has made military exploits. Naturally, there will be a party." Power, my elder brother read this memorial again, and he knows well that it won't be so easy to cause trouble, so you don't have to worry so much."

"How can I not be worried, I don't know what I can do." Liu'er sighed worriedly, until now, he still hasn't thought of any solution.

Xiao Ye looked at Liu'er's worried look, and was a little depressed, "You are so worried about what he will do, why does he take you to heart, maybe he is flirting with his concubine now!"

Liu'er didn't know why Xiao Ye was so angry, so she asked nervously, "Brother Xiao, what's wrong with you?"

"It's okay!" Xiao Ye knew that he shouldn't lose his temper. Liu'er was so strange about this matter, it was just not worth it for him, "Don't think about him anymore, why do this for someone who doesn't love you."

"Can you forget it if you don't want it?" Liu'er looked into the distance with a bitter smile, "Brother Xiao, have you forgotten, isn't your him already married and having children? Why do you still think about it?"

"Haha, you're right. We are a pair of fools. We pretend to be someone who doesn't love us. We cry for him and break our hearts for him, but we always play a one-man show." Xiao Ye shook his head and smiled wryly. I feel wronged for Liu Er like this, because he knows best about the suffering involved, the infatuation that cannot be redeemed is doomed to be a tragedy.

It's just that he is not as strong as Liu'er, he chose to escape, run far away, never to see that person again.Liu'er was still worrying about Xiao Yun's affairs, and wanted to share his worries, as if she didn't care about her wounded heart.

"Liu'er, be nice to yourself, they have their own lives to live, isn't it a kind of love for us to be so quiet and not disturb?" Xiao Ye still didn't want the innocent Liu'er to be involved in the battle for the throne Go, it was a war without gunpowder smoke, and some people didn't know who they were sacrificed for until they died.

"Maybe." Liu'er stared out the window blankly, maybe it was really like what Xiao Ye said, not to disturb and let others live a happy life is the fulfillment of oneself.However, when he thought that Xiao Yun might be in danger, he couldn't allow himself to stand by and watch. Since he already knew about it, he would fight to the death.

Prime Minister Wu, Wu Li, and Liu Er murmured silently in their hearts, perhaps, there was only one way. Although they were unwilling to do so, what could they do with their humble status.