Qiao Yin was suddenly hugged by someone and was startled. She turned her head to see him and was about to get angry when she suddenly heard Xie Yuan's low voice asking questions.
"What conditions?" Qiao Yin didn't know why.
"The conditions for your survival." Xie Yuan's deep voice sounded again.
Qiao Yin was stunned and turned to face him. She saw the red ends of his eyes and the water in his beautiful eyes.
"You know everything? Master Liaowu told you?"
Qiao Yin originally thought that the dust had settled and didn't want to cause any more ripples, but since Xie Yu'an asked, he naturally had to tell the truth.
"The condition is that you fall in love with me."
Qiao Yin told the truth, but Xie Yuan showed a very suspicious look on his face.
"It's more than just a temptation, I like you, I love you, there is no need to test, let alone bet..."
"I know I know……"
Xie Yuan said anxiously, as if he wanted to argue.
Qiao Yin kissed him to calm him down.
"I know you love me."
Qiao Yin looked into his eyes, and she knew that he felt sorry for her, that's why he was so excited.
"Sometimes it's like this. Good things come hard, and things go wrong. Heaven doesn't understand people's hearts at all."
Qiao Yin held his hand, "But I know that your love for me is so strong and so hot. It was you who gave me the courage to risk my life."
Xie Yuan pulled her into his arms and rested his chin on her forehead.
"So that night at the night market, did you date me with the intention of dying?"
Xie Yu'an couldn't imagine how she got here that day, how tortured and hesitant she must be, but he was completely unaware of it.
How could he be so virtuous and capable that she could risk his life to save him and still be loved by her so much?
Amidst the white snow, Xie Yuan hugged her tightly.
Qiao Yin raised his head and reached out to hold his face. Xie Yuan's eyes became even redder.
Qiao Yin laughed softly, stood on tiptoe and pressed a kiss to the end of his eyes.
"Don't cry, sweetie."
……
When the lights are on, the palace entrance is brightly lit, and the carriages and horses look like dragons.
Qiao Yin held Xie Yuan's hand and got out of the car. The couple followed Xie Family Master and Qin Baishuang towards the palace gate.
Xiaojiu held Xie Yujian in her left hand and Xie Yushu in her right hand, clamoring for her brother to give her lucky money early.
Xie Ren didn't want to come, but he didn't dare to make a mistake in front of his father, so he followed reluctantly at the end.
The palace banquet was arranged by Empress Rong. The considerate empress arranged the seats of Xie's family and the seats of Marquis Jing'an together. Qiao Yin sat next to Qiao's father, even happier than Xiao Jiu.
Attending a palace banquet for the first time, Qiao Yin couldn't help but be a little curious. Looking around the Western Zhou Dynasty, he saw Yan Ruyu sitting quietly opposite, and Yan Ruyu also saw her.
Yan Ruyu is still so dignified and quiet.
The two people's eyes collided, and they looked at each other and smiled at the same time, all without saying anything.
Not long after, the emperor and empress attended with the prince, Princess Ning Yao, and a young man.
Qiao Yin's eyes lit up and she asked Xie Yuan quietly: "Who is that person standing next to the prince? Why have I never seen him before?"
Most of the people attending the palace banquet today were people who had participated in the Autumn Hunting before, and had more or less met each other.
It's just that this man is very strange, but his eyes reveal nobility and extraordinaryness, especially his monster-like face, paired with the bright red double-breasted robe, his simple face is so charming that Qiao Yin can't help but look at him more. A few glances.
"The emperor's youngest brother, Jiang Huailu's younger uncle, has been in Runan all year round. He just returned to Beijing yesterday."
As Xie Yuan introduced, he looked at the little wife beside him, and saw her looking away intently.
Xie Yuan reached out to hold her chin and turned her head, "Look at me."
Qiao Yin patted him gently, said "jealousy!", and looked away obediently.
The palace banquet began soon, with singing and dancing, and the ministers presented gifts to the emperor. The atmosphere was very harmonious.
Qiao Yin concentrated on accepting the advice from Father Qiao and Xie Yuan, not daring to be biased on either side, lest Father Qiao say that she was partial to her husband-in-law and forget about her father, and she was afraid that Xie Yu'an would mess up some strings and make a lot of jealous remarks.
After three drinks, Jiang Ningyao's voice came from the middle of the hall.
Jiang Ningyao came on stage with her guqin in her arms and wanted to sing a song to celebrate the new year.
Along with her was a young man, Shen Xunzhou, this year's new science and technology prospect.
Shen Xunzhou was holding a jade flute with a graceful demeanor. Standing next to Jiang Ningyao, he felt indescribably well-matched.
The music of the piano and the flute is in perfect harmony.
I heard that this is a new song specially composed by Tan Hwa Lang. Needless to say, he is very talented.
Others say that the Queen is already selecting a consort for the princess, and Shen Tanhua is very interested in her.
Qiao Yin couldn't help but secretly visit Xie Ren.
Xie Ren held the wine glass and looked at the two people in the ensemble with a good look, his expression was deep and he could not see too many emotions.
Only Qiao Mo, who was sitting aside, could see some clues from his white knuckles and slightly trembling wine face.
"Hey, it turns out your kid likes princesses."
Xie Ren said nothing, raised his head and drank the wine in the cup, but his eyes fell on Jiang Ningyao who was playing the piano in the palace.
……
In the side hall next to the main hall, the light was dim, and poor Xiaojiu was blocked in the corner.
"Xiaojiu, why have you been avoiding me these days?"
Xie Qingxuan is so angry that she shouldn't meddle in other people's business.
Just now she saw Jiang Huailu frowning, covering his injury alone, quietly leaving the table, and then she followed him.
Who would have thought that he would be waiting for her here!
"Whoever hides from you, my father won't let me go out. If you give in, I have to go back, otherwise my father will worry."
Xie Qingxuan reached out and pushed him.
Jiang Huairu fell down at the first touch, leaning on her shoulders and pressing her against the wall.
"It touched my wound, it hurts."
Although she couldn't see his expression clearly, Xie Qingxuan knew that he was pretending, so she stretched out her hand to push him, but her hand was held.
There was a string of small stars on Xie Qingxuan's wrist, glowing in the dim night.
"Happy New Year, our eleventh New Year."
……
Halfway through the palace banquet, the monarch and his ministers were enjoying themselves and enjoying themselves happily.
Qiao Yin couldn't sit still. Xie Yu'an noticed her discomfort and quietly led her out of the hall.
It was still snowing outside and the night wind was cold, but Qiao Yin suddenly woke up and felt refreshed.
"Would you like to take a walk? The fireworks will be set off soon." Xie Yu'an suggested.
Qiao Yin nodded.
The two held hands and walked quietly into the garden. Xie Yuan wanted to find a place to take shelter from the wind, and was about to lead her to take shelter behind the rockery when a low whimpering sound came from the quiet night——
The two of them stood still, Qiao Yin squeezed Xie Yuan's hand tightly, and looked around, only to see two figures leaning on the corner of the rockery.
Even in the dark night, the flaming red clothes are still eye-catching.
The monster-like little imperial uncle was currently circling a person, pinching his jaw, and robbed him forcefully before he stopped.
"Yu'er, you want to get married, why don't you find me?"
The man lowered his voice, but Qiao Yin still listened.
Yu'er?
Yan Ruyu?
Qiao Yin was excited as if he accidentally discovered a big fresh melon in the melon field. He wanted to confirm it again, but was forcefully pulled away by Xie Yuan.
"Is it the little imperial uncle? Really? Really?" Qiao Yin confirmed to Xie Yu'an.
Xie Yu'an laughed. Although eavesdropping in the corner was not the behavior of a gentleman, he was still satisfied with Qiao Yin and nodded towards her.
"The King of Runan was taught by Yan Xiang when he was young, and he has known Miss Yan since childhood."
It’s really Yan Ruyu!
etc!
If Yan Ruyu marries King Runan, wouldn't she become Jiang Huailu's royal aunt?
From now on, Jiang Huairu will already call Xie Ren brother, which is very pitiful, but he still has to call Yan Ruyu emperor aunt?
Qiao Yin couldn't help laughing, and Xie Yu'an looked at her doubtfully, "What are you laughing at?"
Just then, bang——
A bright firework burst out over the palace, illuminating the majestic palace and Xie Yuan's face.
Xie Yu'an was looking at her, and his eyes were on her. As long as she turned around, she would see him at the first glance.
The old year has gone and the new year has begun.
Qiao Yin met his gaze with a smile as bright as a flower.
"I laugh, there is a vast sea of people, all living beings, and there happens to be you beside me. It's not someone else, but you."
"Thank you, happy new year."
Xie Yu'an put his arm around her waist, lowered his head and kissed her under the fireworks.
"Happy New Year, Jiang Yin."
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