C18

Yao Yue absentmindedly looked at Zhi Qiu's smile.

Laughter and laughter filled the crowd, and the empress dowager's eyebrows rose in delight as she chatted with You Jin and You Xin. She sat meekly by the side, a smile still on her face. It was as if at this moment, she was genuinely happy for her brother-in-law.

The hand hidden under the sleeve suddenly clenched, allowing the long fingernail to pierce into the palm of the hand. A trickle of wetness gradually dispersed, and it was unknown whose heart it was.

She became more and more unyielding.

He absolutely would not allow fate to manipulate everyone like this!

When they left the palace, You Zui and You Xin went to the Chin'an Palace because they had something to do. Amidst the cold wind, Yaoyue and Zhiqiu stood silently at the door of the Palace. Zhi Qiu raised his head to look at Yao Yue. A trace of a peaceful smile appeared on the corners of his mouth. Just as he was about to say something, Yao Yue took the initiative to look at him.

"Elder sister … Let's go for a walk. "

As the east wind raged, winter once again overtook the autumn season. The horse carriage left the palace, passing through the bustling streets of the East District, and finally stopping in front of a simple looking building. Yaoyue and Zhiqiu got off the car one after the other and raised their heads to look at the round and pleasing words written on the door. Although it was a little crude, it looked real.

Seeing that the guest had arrived, the servant at the door came to greet them. Not long after, he invited the two into a private room.

Taking advantage of the lack of food and wine, Zhiqiu took a look around. Although the sparrow was small, it had everything, not missing anything. "You know such a good place."

"Although this place is a bit crude, it's very quiet. If we're going to have a heart to heart chat, it's great." As he said this, the waiter had already quickly served the dishes along with a few snacks. From time to time, there would be shouts from hawkers on the street outside the window. A strong aroma of alcohol wafted into his nose. Zhi Qiu was stunned, he went closer to the wine pot and took a sniff, then looked up in surprise, "This is … Little Qing Jiang? "

When she was at home, she enjoyed drinking with her sisters. Hearing the name of this wine, one could tell that it was not expensive. It was an ordinary wine, and even my father loved it. It was a pity that his mother despised this wine because after drinking it a few times, they were not allowed to drink this wine again. He had been in a trance for so many years, and now that he had tasted this familiar scent, the memories of the past stirred in his heart. Before he had even spoken, his eyes had already reddened.

"That's great," Zhi Qiu laughed, hiding the tears in his eyes. He held the wine jug in his hand and poured the two of them a full cup. "How do you know that I like to drink this wine?"

Yaoyue gave a faint smile, "When I was twelve, I saw you and your sisters secretly hiding in your room to drink from this Little Clear River. At that time, I heard Big Sis say that you must not let Mother know or else she would definitely scold you. "

"That's right," It seemed to come to mind that there was such a thing, Zhiqiu couldn't help but laugh. "That wine was secretly brought in by my brother-in-law to please Big Sis. We also made fun of Big Sis, saying that after drinking this wine, we should speak up for Big Sis's husband in the future! "To be honest, Big Sis's face is completely red. I don't know if it's because she's drunk or because she's shy."

The two of them looked at each other and couldn't help but laugh until tears flowed from their eyes.

Trembling, Yao Yue lifted the wine cup in front of her and drank it all in one gulp. Little Clear River. Wine was just like its name. Although it was spicy and exciting, it was refreshing and refreshing.

"Meng Caiwei, I'm the one who asked the empress dowager."

Yaoyue raised her eyes and looked straight at Zhi Qiu, her gaze lifeless. Zhiqiu, however, was not as surprised as he had expected. Smiling bitterly, he picked up the wine glass in front of him and said, "I know."

She answered extremely calmly and finally, as if to explain, "You are now a popular person in the palace, and your every word and action is being watched. Besides, you seeking a side wife for your husband is a matter of kindness, and there is nothing in the palace that you don't know. Now, everyone praises you for being virtuous and decent, and for being humble and kind. "

After Zhiqiu finished the wine in her cup, her gentle eyes revealed a trace of starlight. Yaoyue clenched her teeth, staring at Zhi Qiu. "Then did Your Highness tell elder sister that You Xin and I …" We are already in the same room! "

Zhiqiu's face froze, and her body slightly stiffened. Yaoyue watched as she quietly filled their glasses and raised them, "The Prince never told me."

"But, I've guessed it."

"That day, the Emperor sent the imperial physician to examine your body. I expect that the Emperor found out that you were still a virgin, otherwise the Emperor wouldn't have let you suddenly go to the border …" I don't know how you managed to dodge it, but I'm very glad … "

Zhi Qiu raised his head, a tear running down his eye sockets. "You're fine. It's good as long as you're fine."

"Su Zhiqiu!" Unable to endure any longer, Yaoyue suddenly stood up and roared. Her eyes were red. Don't you understand? I'm in the same room as You Xin! "

Zhiqiu lifted her head, still wearing the same soft and gentle expression on her face.

She blamed him. Was it weird?

Ignoring Yaoyue's anger, Zhiqiu poured wine for herself and spoke indifferently, "Yaoyue, I've discovered this from the beginning. You Xin, I like you. "

Yao Yue's body went limp as a trace of grief flashed across her face. She dispiritedly sat back down.

"I was afraid, really. You don't know how much I love you. "When I felt different feelings for you from You Xin, I also suffered." After lightly sipping the wine from his glass, Zhi Qiu looked at Yao Yue, "You're asking me to blame you?" Hehe, how can I blame you? It was the man who changed his mind first. Besides, if you hadn't done that, all four of us might have been killed. "

"I am guarding my heart alone at the Duke Qing Palace. Aren't you also guarding your heart at the prince's mansion?" You gave up the most precious thing of a woman for the benefit of all. How can I blame you! "

"But if you hadn't wanted to save me, you and You Xin wouldn't have suffered such a separation!" Yao Yue trembled as she finished the wine in her cup, supporting herself with her hands as she cried painfully, "Elder sister, tell me, what should I forgive in order to make you all happy?"

She couldn't forgive herself! He had no ability to save himself! She would rather have the time to go back to the past, to endure all the pain and suffering alone. There would be other women, and her elder sister could also legally marry You Xin!

But now, it was all for her! Everything had changed!

Zhiqiu looked at Yaoyue crying like a child, and his heart felt so heavy that it felt like it was about to suffocate.

Did she blame her? No, should I say, did she hate her?

She hated it. Especially when she knew that You Xin was in love with her. At one point, she had felt that everything was a farce from the beginning to the end. Everyone was busy with work for Su Yaoyue, even going all out without sparing anything for her. She was the only one who had been sacrificed because of her love for him.

When You Jin returned from the border pass, he had a malicious expression and an evasive silence when facing her. He might have wanted to tell her, she guessed, and she might have been afraid to ask him. However, she didn't give him that chance, and only gave him an innocent smile to dispel all of his thoughts. For the first time in the silent, deserted night, she felt sorry for herself.

What could she do to calmly listen to You Jin tell her things about grief and despair? She understood You Xin too well. If it weren't for You Xin's willingness, even if Huang Xiaolong had threatened her with his life, he would never have touched Yao Yue.

Therefore, she chose to be a fool and pretend that she didn't know anything.

Did she hate her?

Hated.

But she had hated herself.

Sometimes, she also thought that this was all fated. In place of her mother, she was here to repay the love debt that she owed her mother.

The tears broke again, blurring his eyes. She returned to the real world and looked at the grieving Yao Yue.

At this moment, she couldn't hate him anymore.

Actually, they were just pitiful people.

A pot of wine was soon finished. After drinking his last cup of wine, Zhiqiu stretched out her hand and covered Yaoyue's hand. Yaoyue choked with sobs as she raised her head. Her eyes were as sharp as knives, as if she was about to cut herself.

"Yaoyue, we have already reached this step. To this vast palace city, we are but a drop in the ocean. You listen … Since I have chosen you, I will bless you. I just want you to listen, don't. "Don't let her be as sad as I am."

A wave of alcohol rose up in Hou Hou, and Zhiqiu had to use all his strength to swallow it down. She forced herself to her feet and straightened her back. Yaoyue raised her head and looked at her in panic, like an abandoned little animal.

"No, no!" Yao Yue absent-mindedly shook her head. She suddenly stood up and grabbed Qiu Jianhan's hand. Tears of pleading dripped onto the table with each movement, each and every one of them was as translucent as a crystal. Sister! "No!"

He felt a chill in his heart, and a sudden fire, like a charcoal stove. He staunchly withdrew his tears and raised his hand to push away Yao Yue's hand. Although it was strenuous, in the end, he was able to break free.

She smiled at her, sad and beautiful. Her delicate and beautiful face was pitiful. Her eyes, which had been washed by the rain of tears, were bright and clean.

"Yaoyue, we have to live well. From today onwards, you will be You Xin's wife and I, will still be Su Zhiqiu. "

Just as she finished her sentence, Yao Yue's tears stopped abruptly. She looked at Zhi Qiu with a strange and lifeless expression. She was so determined!

Zhi Qiu lowered his head to cover the pain in his eyes before turning to leave the room.

One step, another step. Yaoyue looked at Zhiqiu's figure. Her lotus steps were like heavy hammers, each strike leaving her bloodied and mangled!

The door of the private room was just inches away. Zhi Qiu took a deep breath and stretched out his trembling hand.

Fortunately, she had preserved her pride and did not make herself look like an ordinary woman. She could not live without love.

He placed his finger on the handle and was about to open the door. Behind her, Yao Yue suddenly used all the strength in her body and heavily spat out a sentence, "Sister! "One day, I will definitely return the one who took your life ten times or a hundred times to you!"

Tears welled up in his eyes. His nose was sore, and his eyes were red and swollen from the stimulation. It was hard to tell where the pain came from.

"Elder sister. Please wait for me! "One day, I will definitely make you happy!"

Zhang Xuan's fingers twitched as though they had been pricked by a needle, and pain assaulted his body in an uncontrollable manner. "Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!" Zhiqiu's back was facing Yaoyue, and her tears fell like rain.