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  Su Wei's gentle voice came from outside, "Alright, you can go."

  "Yes."

  As soon as Su Wei entered the room, he saw Zhang Qi looking up at him with a pitiful expression on her small face. Su Wei walked three steps and two steps to stand in front of her, holding her hand and saying, "Don't worry."

  "Alright."

  Zhang Qi took a deep breath and forced a smile at him, "I'm not in a hurry."

  It turns out that all the beggars and rascals in the city are under Langya Wang's command.

  When did he know he wasn't dead? Did he expose his tail at Xiao Mo's place?

  When Zhang Qi saw him, he said that he was not in a hurry, and the smile on his face disappeared. Su Wei looked at Zhang Qi gently for a moment, turned around, and walked out of the room with big strides.

  The streets were covered with a thick layer of snow, and on the roadsides, one could occasionally see beggars shivering with cold and homeless children in thin clothing.

  Su Wei took a glance at the gray and hazy sky, then walked into an alley while deep in thought.

  He turned around and it was already a whole day; when he left, there was heavy snowfall, and when he came back, the heavy snowfall was still going on.

  Su Wei let out a sigh and stepped into the courtyard.

  As soon as he stepped into the side room, he had just shaken off the snow on his body, but saw Zhang Gui walking over with a basin of hot water. She looked at Su Wei, who was stunned again, and said in a low voice, "Just came in, wash up."

  Su Wei was the only person in this group without a maid, and now that A Lu was not around, Zhang Qi couldn't bear it and had to do it herself.

  She walked behind him, helped him take off his outer cloak, then pressed him to sit down, untied his long hair covered with snowflakes, roughly combed it a few times, and said: "What are you dazed about? Wash your hands and face warm." The voice was soft and sweet, making people drunk in their hearts.

  Su Wei lowered his head.

  He gazed at his own reflection in the steaming water basin and said softly: "Ah Gui, you now seem like a little wife."

  Zhang Qi's hand stiffened as she was combing his hair, and she lowered her eyes. She said softly: "Hurry up and wash."

  She saw her gather her clothes and prepare to leave, Su Wei hastily said: "This heavy snowfall also has its advantages. Even if it were the Black Armor Guard, they wouldn't be able to withstand this either. All four city gates are empty."

  Although deserted, there must be someone keeping watch at all times. As soon as anyone unusual enters or exits, they will still appear. Su Wei knew this, and Zhang Qi also knew it.

  Seeing Zhang Qi no longer retreating, but instead looking up at him with shining eyes, Su Wei straightened his waist and smiled elegantly: "My father is a high-ranking official of Western Wei. Since I was young and mischievous, many towns near Jinyang have acquaintances of mine. To be honest, Gao Changgong can't compare to me."

  He winked at Zhang Qi. Mischievously, he said: "I've already asked my friends for help earlier. In the coming days, in this nearby city, every ten or so days, a beautiful woman will vaguely appear... She'll help us attract those wandering children and heroic beggars away."

  Upon hearing this, Zhang Gui smiled. Under Su Wei's dazed gaze, her eyes sparkled with autumn waves, "Then, he rewarded two hundred gold. The people in this courtyard won't speak out, will they?"

  "They have been with me for many years, through countless storms and sharing life and death together, loyal and faithful. Ah Gui can rest assured."

  "Alright, got it."

  The year 561 passed in a flurry of continuous snowfall.

  With the arrival of Li Chun solar term, the sky suddenly cleared up. By the time it reached the first month, it had been fine for several days, and more than half of the accumulated snow on the streets had melted.

  In this more than a month, Zhang Gui had been living without any surprises. Although the ordinary courtyard was peeped by beggars and vagrants several times, there were also heroes who broke in. However, when they saw Su Wei, who was dressed in elegant clothes and had an extraordinary temperament, as well as the fierce guards standing behind him, they quickly retreated.

  Then Su Wei found several big heads in the city. It is unknown what method he used, but from that day on, their courtyards became exceptionally quiet. Although it was always heard that some civilian's house was rushed into by a heroic figure, and a woman was taken away to the Black Armor Guard and then released, for Zhang Qi, her world had always been quiet.

  On this day, Su Wei walked in from outside. He looked up at the bright red sky in the west and gave several consecutive orders before entering the main courtyard.

  As soon as the door creaked open, Zhang Qi hastily looked over at him, her absolutely beautiful face with sparkling eyes.

  This brightness and expectation made Su Wei a little dazed. The woman in front of him, how much she missed Lang Ling Wang, it was clear that sometimes he really couldn't understand, although he was deeply in love, why could he still do it, say goodbye and leave, even if his intestines were broken and his heart was shattered, even if there would be no joy for the rest of his life, he would never look back.

  This temperament of rather being a shattered jade than an intact tile is truly admirable in this absurd and turbulent world.

  Su Wei walked up to Zhang Qi and said, "I heard that the ruler of Qi has returned to Ye City. In these few days, he will be sacrificing at Nanjiao, offering sacrifices at Tai Temple, and establishing a successor. At that time, civil and military officials are not allowed to leave without permission. Ah Qi, we can take advantage of these few days to make arrangements, and once we find an opportunity, we'll leave immediately!"

  He looked at Zhang Qi, speaking warmly and encouragingly, "The notice of the King of Lanling was posted too early. Those beggars and vagrants searched for you all winter without result, and their enthusiasm has already dissipated. Moreover, Beiheng Prefecture is a big city, and in this one winter, countless merchants and travelers have been stranded here. They will leave in the next few days. Let's set off in the next few days too."

  Zhang Qi nodded and said, "Good."

  "When I first saw you, how did you put on your makeup? Do it again and let me see."

  When Su Wei said this, Zhang Qi's bright eyes immediately stared at him. He knew she was asking, you recognized her at a glance, did she need to dress up?

  Meeting Zhang Qi's gaze, Su Wei smiled shyly and said softly: "Ah Qi, once we arrive in Chang'an, I'll withdraw from the marriage arrangement and then send you to the south... With me around, you'll always have food and clothing without worries."

  What does it mean?

  Zhang Qi blinked, was he saying that he would always be by her side?

  Zhang Qi was stunned, Su Wei's right hand lightly and carefully brushed across her cheek. Before Zhang Qi could react, the hand quickly dropped down again.

  He looked at her, his handsome face slightly red, his voice a little nervous, "Ah Qi. I'll be good to you, will always always be good to you."

  As soon as he said this, Su Wei quickly turned around and slipped out like a mischievous young boy who had done something wrong, without even waiting for Zhang Qi's response.

  Looking at his back for a moment, Ah Lu jumped in with a bounce. Seeing Zhang Qi, she smiled with curved eyes.

  She just smiled and didn't say anything, but kept circling around Zhang Qi, turning round and round until she started smiling foolishly.

  Zhang Qi was dizzy from being turned around by her and couldn't help but laugh and ask: "What's the happy thing, come on and say it."

  A Lu's eyes rolled around and her face turned red. "Ah Q said he would follow me to live in the Chen land."

  Jian Qingru's eyes stared at her steadily, Ah Lu felt embarrassed and lowered her head. Twisting the hem of her clothes, she said: "He said, as soon as we arrive in Chen's place, we'll get married..."

  Here to. Ah Lu raised her head, blushing and said longingly: "Ah Gui, when the time comes, we'll build a big courtyard, plant hundreds of acres of fields. And, I and Ah Qiu will fill your courtyard with wild chrysanthemums, by autumn, you can swing on the swings among the chrysanthemums, it must be very beautiful."

  Autumn? Is this autumn scenery so beautiful this year? Zhang Qi also turned her head and stared at the sky, lost in thought.

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  After the Yuanzheng New Year's Day, Prince Langya went with Wenwu officials and followed the new emperor to Ye City.

  In a few more days, Your Majesty will be busy with the southern suburban ritual and the ancestral temple ceremony, and no one will be allowed to leave their seats.

  As soon as Your Majesty finished speaking and withdrew from court, all the officials dispersed.

  As they came out of the grand hall, the gathered officials, who were discussing among themselves, cast meaningful glances at Langling Wang and Xiao Mo, as well as Zheng Yu's father, Zheng Wencheng, who was also a third-grade minister like Xiao Mo.

  Zheng Wencheng looked at the tall figure of Langling Wang, took a few steps forward in preparation, but hesitated again as soon as he thought of the man's temperament.

  During his hesitation, Langya Wang walked out of the imperial palace.

  At this time, the sound of horseshoes came, and a sarcastic voice also came, "The king is so elegant, when he arrived in Ye City, why didn't he return home, but stayed at this wine building?"

  It's exactly Xiao Mo's voice.

  The King of Lanling turned back coldly.

  He saw him staring at himself coldly, Xiao Moyou smiled calmly and was about to say another sentence when his eyes shifted to someone else, and he said sarcastically.

  "After the snow, it's a great time to escape. If the king still wants to get the beauty, he can't relax now."

  He burst out laughing and said: "Let's go."

  He said and strode away with a flourish.

  The King of Lanling turned his head back. He faced the Princess of Lanling, Zheng Yu, who was sitting upright in the carriage and staring at him with tears in her eyes.

  Langling Wang was about to leave on horseback, Zheng You hurriedly called out: "Chang Gong." The horse carriage drew closer to Langling Wang, Zheng You choked back tears and stared at him blankly, sobbing as she said: "Chang Gong, return to the manor... we've already arrived in Ye City."

  She maintained an elegant posture, but her tearful expression had a vulnerability that was hard to conceal.

  The King of Lanling turned his head and looked at her.

  When he finally looked at her, Zheng Yu broke into a smile, with tears still in his eyes. Another such brilliant smile would truly be heartbreaking.

  The King of Lanling, however, had a dazed look in his eyes.

  He looked at her and suddenly said in a low voice: "A Yu."

  "En, Chang Gong." The voice was gentle and soft, with a hint of virtuousness.

  "When you deceive me, I like it when you show your current expression. I've seen a lot of it, and at a glance, I can tell whether it's true or false."

  He slowly said: "Just like you at this moment, are you resentful of me? If you're resentful, then don't smile so pitifully!"

  Zheng Yu's smile froze on his face.

  The King of Lanling nodded and said, "That's right, your expression now is the correct one." He sighed softly and said, "A Yu, you should have heard that A Gui didn't die, she just escaped. I can find her back soon. Some things, once wrong cannot be wrong again. What conditions do you have, we can divorce..."

  Just as Zheng Yu was about to utter the words "break up", he suddenly let out a piercing scream, the shrill sound shattering the air and startling everyone on the street into turning their heads in unison.

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  Hehe, first ask for pink votes. In the blink of an eye, it's the end of the month again, everyone can throw a few more votes over here.

  Additionally, thank you everyone, yesterday's sharp rise left the fourth far behind, forcing the first and second to jump vigorously several times.

  It turns out that there is a user survey inside, which can be seen that the voting users are from which province. Other votes are mostly Shanghai users, but our 08 number has everything from all over the world, and the proportion of Shanghai users is still relatively small. I guess the person who conducted the survey is depressed, what method did this guy use to cheat? How did it become a mess? Haha.

  I looked at that user map and Guangdong took up a lot of it, Hunan and Jiangsu also had many, I was thinking about it too, now I finally know the distribution range of my readers.

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