C8

After an entire day, the Heavy Sun Festival was finally over.

When Yao Yue returned to the mansion, the moon was high in the sky and the stars were bright. The day had really gone by very well. Yaoyue was simply exhausted to the point where she felt as if her bones were about to break. When she saw the familiar brocade bed by the south window, she had the urge to cry.

After taking off Yaoyue's makeup, Xiao Man hurriedly went to the outer room to prepare hot water medicine. Yao Yue was lazily lying on the small brick table, her eyes wide open as if she was about to fall asleep. In the eyes of You Xin, who had just entered, her heart was half aching and half angry.

When You Xin entered, she unconsciously lowered her footsteps.

He didn't dare to make a sound for fear of disturbing Yao Yue. On the other hand, Yao Yue woke up from her stupor and discovered You Xin. However, she really didn't want to move. Her face slightly twitched as a form of greeting came from her.

"Are you very tired?"

You Xin was seated on the other side of the bed, looking worriedly at Yao Yue. Her brows revealed a hint of caution. This was a complete contrast to her usual carefree manner. Yao Yue closed her eyes and slowly sat up from the brick table. Rubbing her sore shoulder, she said with a smile, "If you wear so many clothes and also paint so much makeup for a day, you will also be tired."

There was a hint of casualness in his tone, not unfamiliar with anyone. You finally relaxed a little and suddenly remembered about entering the palace early in the morning.

During the day, he didn't ask Yaoyue about the crowd. Later on, when he saw that the empress dowager's expression wasn't good, and that there were faint rumors in the palace, he finally understood the seriousness of the situation. "I heard that royal father wants to use Jinyi as his concubine."

"Yeah," when it came to this matter, Yaoyue felt powerless. After roughly explaining the situation, he said with a sigh, "Tell me, did mufei's death really cause so much damage to royal father? I was surprised to see my father say that about Her Majesty earlier. "But you say that my father is heartless. When I mentioned my mother's concubine, he immediately withdrew his decree. But if you say that he had feelings, then he still insists on being a pampered."

At this point, Yao Yue's face was full of confusion, especially the words that the Emperor said afterwards. Why did he want to enter the Sun Moon Altar so easily? Was it because he wanted to honor his noble family and give them a favor?

Yaoyue's head felt a little heavy. You listened silently for a long time, and only when she looked up did she realize that you had an impatient face, as if you didn't intend to continue this topic at all. Yaoyue was stunned, "You want to hear? You. Aren't you happy? "

"No," You Xin replied in a muffled voice as she clenched her fists, "She relied on the death of my mufei to obtain today's honor, so of course I don't like her. However, I feel that royal father might not necessarily favor her. "

Yao Yue's eyes lit up a little when she looked at He Xin. She was surprised to hear this from him, and her desire increased. "Why?"

"Lady Yi appeared in the sun and moon altar today. You don't know how ugly the empress dowager's expression is. If royal father truly dotes on this noble person, there is no need to put her on the opposite side of the harem in such a grand manner. "

After pausing for a moment, You Xin spoke with determination. "After today's matter is over, the empress dowager will definitely not let her off."

When you say this, your face is full of contempt, just as you used to easily show it. However, this time, Yao Yue was shocked speechless.

Never in her wildest dreams did she expect that she and You Jin would not hesitate to open their mouths like this. From the looks of it, he seemed to think so since a long time ago. On the contrary, what happened today gave him some certainty.

Yao Yue's heart skipped a beat as she had an indescribable feeling. Looking up, You Xin's face was calm, her lips were pursed, and her chin was slightly taut. She looked very similar to when You Jin was angry.

Her heartbeat became chaotic for a moment, and she quickly opened her eyes in panic.

She must have missed You Jin so much that she had such an illusion.

With that thought in mind, Yaoyue no longer wanted to mention the matter of her benefactor. The two of them stood there quietly, one on the left and the other on the right.

The silver moon shone like a silver moon as it lingered in the courtyard. The candles on the table glowed with a yellow light, giving off a sense of security.

Yao Yue suddenly remembered Meng Hao's agreement.

No matter what, he had to tell You Xin about Meng.

Ever since they had gotten married, an invisible awkwardness had filled the space between the two of them. Furthermore, Yaoyue always felt that You Xin was being overly careful with her. In the past, You Xin would always say whatever he wanted to say to her, but now, You Xin had become more cautious. Many of the things that he thought were sensitive, he would never say again. There was no trace of their former rapport.

Although she really wanted to go back to her old life, she knew that this might just be wishful thinking.

Thinking like this, Yaoyue carefully considered in her mind and cautiously opened her mouth, "You Xin, are you currently colleagues with that Meng Yuanzhan?"

"Yeah," You Xin looked at her, and was very surprised that Yaoyue would suddenly mention that old-fashioned old man, "He's been in the Supervisor Court for a long time, so he can be trusted when he speaks.

"Is that so?" Yao Yue smiled in embarrassment. She didn't expect him to evaluate her future father-in-law in such a manner. She felt a little embarrassed by what she said next. "Mm, I have something to tell you."

"Tell me, I'm listening." You Qing glanced at her, feeling even more confused than before. What had happened to her today?

"You should know that in the twenty-ninth year of Yuanshuo, Imperial Father pointed out to you the matter of Meng Caiwei, the daughter of Meng Yuanzhao, to be your side concubine."

As Yao Yue's voice fell, You Wei's face tightened as he abruptly sat up straight. Seeing the change in You Xin, Yaoyue became a little nervous, not knowing if he was happy or not about the topic, "Today I met an offer at the palace. She was Meng Caiwei's cousin, Yuan Shuo's 29th year old sister. Because of the many things that had happened during the marriage ceremony, only the imperial father had ordered the marriage ceremony and no imperial edict. A few days ago, the imperial father had sent Meng Caiwei back to the Meng Family, and the Meng Family probably didn't know what the meaning was, but they didn't dare to carelessly arrange their daughter's marriage. "Meng Quan's reply was to beg me to help you find the answer to your father's question and see what is going on in his heart."

Yaoyue paused, carefully observing your face. You Xin remained silent, unspeaking, ignoring her. Yao Yue had no choice but to continue, "I was thinking that since this Meng family has agreed to come to me, if I don't succeed, the Meng family will find another way to help their daughter find a way out. When the time comes, whether the empress dowager or royal father asks, we will be prepared. "What do you think?"

Yaoyue tried her best to smile gently, but You Xin shot her a glance and coldly said, "What did I say?"

"What do you think of this matter?" Yao Yue sighed in her heart. Sure enough, this grandpa's little temper rose again, "Since royal father sent the Meng family back to the Meng family, he must be prepared to marry her to you. As for the reason why royal father has not decreed anything, it is because royal father's temperament has been unstable lately, and because you are still filial. In any case, without the Emperor's approval, the Meng clan wouldn't be able to marry anyone. If that was really the case in the end, then royal father or the empress dowager would definitely call me over to interrogate her. Before that, I want to ask what your intentions are.

You Xin was still silent, but her gaze remained fixed on Brilliant Moon's face, as sharp as a blade. He looked at Yao Yue with a strange look. She had no choice but to reply, "What's wrong?"

"It looks like you've agreed to help that Meng?"

These words were a bit of a slip of the tongue, but it was accompanied by You Xin's sneer. Being mocked by him like this, Yaoyue felt as if she was sitting on pins and needles, "What can I do for her? However, she just so happens to remind me that if you want to marry, then I must return to royal father's words before she finds someone else. If you don't want to marry, then we should find a way.

Yao Yue felt somewhat wronged in her heart. The reason she was so secretive about this was that she didn't want to be misunderstood. At this moment, Yao Yue couldn't help but feel sad.

You don't speak, just look at her. After a moment, he asked in a low voice, "What about you? Do you want me to marry her?"

Both of them were shocked.

Yao Yue's eyes flashed, subconsciously avoiding You Xin's gaze. She probably felt that her question was sudden, causing her face to heat up, but she still maintained her posture with all her might.

He also wanted to know if she wanted him to marry another woman.

As if there were countless little bugs gnawing on her back, Yaoyue felt as if her body was being pierced by needles. It was painful and itchy. Although You Xin didn't say anything else, she knew she couldn't avoid him when he kept looking at her.

Hou Wen slightly moved, and Yao Yue replied, "From an older sister's point of view, I naturally don't want you to marry another woman. That year, when Lan Xin was pregnant, my elder sister happened to be with me. Now, if elder sister knows that you've married another woman to become your secondary wife, I don't even know what to feel in my heart. "

A wave of hot air rushed over, causing You Xin to feel like her eyes were burning.

At this moment, he had never hated Su Yaoyue so much before.

Whenever he mentioned something about feelings, she would bring him out. She would not give him a clear answer, but she still maintained an absolute distance from him.

He would rather have her ruthlessly say that she didn't like him, but sometimes, he was afraid that if she did say it, he would actually be here …

There was no chance at all.

As a result, he always suffered between considerations of loss and gain. If he had to say that he was relieved, it was probably because she was always by his side.

He clenched his fists tightly under the table. You Xin Wei lowered his head and lowered his eyes, making it hard for people to see what he was really feeling.

He tried his best to restrain his desire to yell at Su Yaoyue.

Actually, the question he wanted to ask the most was …

He felt a wave of discouragement in his heart, as well as a bit of pain. You heard the man release his fist, and it felt as if all the strength in his body had been sucked out. He felt weak and unable to muster any strength.

After a while, You Xin's eyes were clear and her expression was indifferent. "Meng Yuan is a conservative, old-fashioned person. The daughter that he taught should not be bad."

Yao Yue was surprised for a moment and looked at him in surprise, "You, agreed to marry her?"

"Where is the choice that I disagree with? I have spent more time with royal father than you have, royal father has always been a domineering person, if he wants me to marry him, even if you say the truth, it would be useless. "

You smiled self-deprecatingly and shook your head, "You might as well be Meng Yuan's daughter. I heard that you have a dignified and gentle personality. Even a secondary wife wouldn't harm you."

As the Hou clan was choked with sobs, Yaoyue felt as if she had been slapped, her face burning.

She remembered how You Xin had protected her when they were first married. With the exception of Lan Xin, the rest of the concubines that Imperial Concubine sent over were taken away by You Xin. At that time, he was still friends with her. He laughed loudly and told her, "As long as you are here, I definitely won't let anyone hurt you!"

As time passed, so much had happened between him and her, but only Lan Xin and the two of them remained in the mansion.

She was destined not to give birth to a son for You Xin. The imperial concubine's words were filled with dissatisfaction towards her. The imperial harem said that she was sick and unable to give birth, which was why Caiyu was in trouble.

She didn't care about what others said about her, nor did she care that Imperial Concubine might choose to become her main wife because she didn't have a son. She was afraid that because of him, You Xin's children were scarce. If that were the case, she wouldn't even be able to forgive herself.

Later, Lan Xin did her best and gave birth to a baby in October. The imperial concubine and the emperor were exceptionally happy, and they had even bestowed her the position of a mistress … Yao Yue stared blankly, her pupils intensely changing. She turned her head to look at You Xin, thinking of that cute boy in the backyard. She felt chills down her spine. "You Xin …"

He was straightforward and simple, he loved and hated her, and he never went to Orchid's until she was accused of it.

He would never touch a woman he did not love. He wasn't You Jin, he was still that hot-blooded youth.

Then, that child … "Ask Lan Xin to give birth to the pool …" Yao Yue's body violently trembled, tears gradually appearing in her eyes, "Yes, because of me?"

She stood up in a daze, staring hard at him.

You Xin didn't deny it, nor did she say no. She only looked at her gently.

You laughed, a little carelessly. He stood up and walked in front of her, his tall body hiding the yellow candlelight behind him. "I said it before, I won't let anyone hurt you."

Pausing for a moment, You Xin couldn't help but lower her voice. "I will protect you in my own way."

Large tears poured down his face like a sluice gate.

She should have known!

With a whimper, Yaoyue fiercely bit her lips, not wanting to let herself cry out. However, her heart was in extreme pain.

Sometimes, just by feeling guilty, one could take one's life.

I really can't hold it back anymore. "Yao Yue raised her fist and punched You Xin's chest," You … Do you want me to repay you for treating me like this? "

She admitted that she was making a ruckus.

But she didn't know what to say or how to face it.

Thinking about how she had planned to use him that way, her heart ached to the point of choking.

You Xin looked at her tolerantly, allowing her punches to land on her chest. However, her heart was no longer as bitter as it was before. I don't want you to repay me. "

At the end of the day, he was also a pure person. He only wanted pure feelings, not a guilty conscience.

He pretended to tease her with a 'difficult' look, "Su Yaoyue, don't tell me that in your heart, I'm actually such a despicable person? It was all in vain that I risked my life for you. Aren't we friends! "

As he spoke, he poked her forehead, but his heart was in pain because of her.

He could not see her tears either.

Whether she loved him or not, he could not bear to make her cry.

"Alright, why are you crying like this?" She gently wiped away the tears on her face. You listened to her with a warm gaze like a stove in winter, "As for the Meng Family, rather than asking your father about it, why don't you ask for yourself? In this way, he could also gain a good reputation with the Empress Dowager. "In any case, you will be in charge of the ceremony, and the family of the prince will be yours."

Pausing for a moment, You Hear seemed to recall something, and joked, "Even if there's no Meng clan, there will be some Liu clan Li clan in the future. Take advantage of her good character and marry her." If we meet a shrew in the future, let's not talk about whether you can take it or not.

After saying a few more words, You Xin said that she wanted to visit Lan Xin, so she quickly excused herself and left the Phoenix Nest Wu.

A gust of cold wind blew against his face, causing his warm brain to drop a few degrees. You Xin stood at the door of the Phoenix Nest Martial Arts School for a long time, her heart was burning with pain.

The wind was getting stronger.

The flowers in the Phoenix Nest were swaying in the wind. Waves of fragrance slowly drifted over, hovering around You Xin like the faint scent of the moonlight.

Taking a deep breath, You Yuyin's clear eyes immediately turned wet.

So it turned out that he loved her so much.