Li Yijie said, "It's best if we stick together. Ai, you're still worried about these things? I'm the one who's more nervous. Will you regret it after we get married? You'll realize that I'm actually a very useless husband. Other than the empty title of Alliance Head's wife, I can't give you anything else. Moreover, I'm selfish and easily jealous. You're a good girl. You definitely have a better choice … "Nangong Xue interrupted," Say no more. It's not that I've never met an outstanding man before. That's why I chose you out of sympathy. If I were greedy for glory and status, why would I bother to follow you if I could climb up the social ladder with Young Master Yuan? "
Li Yijie's thoughts were slow, especially when it came to matters of the heart. He was even more confused. Along the way, when they met patrolling guards, regardless of their usual relationship, they all greeted them warmly. To him, it was true that "people are in high spirits when faced with happy events", but the others were baffled.
The closer they got to the Snow Song Palace, the more nervous Nangong Xue became. She was afraid that the sweetness with Li Yijie was illusory and fragile. In the end, she couldn't bear the enormous pressure and pulled on Li Yijie's sleeve, whispering, "Let's — let's not go, okay? He's a busy man. How could he have the time to care about you? If he's considerate, he'll just send a letter to inform him. I … I'm really scared. I'm scared that once you see Shen Shiyun, you'll rekindle your old feelings for her … I'm really worried about such a sentimental Alliance Head. "
When Li Yijie heard her bring up the same old topic again, he couldn't help but feel a little irritated. He said, "You're worrying too much. I'm not an irresponsible person who doesn't have half a point of accuracy in what I say and do whatever I want. I've been by Yun 'er's side for more than a day or two. If I wanted to rekindle my feelings for her, they would've rekindled long ago. Why would I wait until today? Besides, I'm planning to make things clear to her so that we can have a better relationship. I won't have any more interactions with her. What are you still worried about? "
Nangong Xue said, "I'm just afraid that you still have feelings for her and that's why you're so anxious to cut off your own path of retreat. Even after we get married, whenever you see Shen Shiyun, you will still feel restless. The dignified Wulin Meng Zhu was suddenly willing to be the Manchurian Qing's running dog, a traitor to the Han people, serving under an imperial concubine, but all along he was not put in an important position. Wouldn't it arouse his suspicions? "
Li Yijie's heart was filled with helplessness. She remembered how she used to boast that once she married Yuan Yi, she would scrupulously abide by the womanly virtues, and would never force him even once or even half a time. Now that he thought about it, it was only because there was no love between the two of them and they were putting on a show for him to see. That was why they were being magnanimous.
Even if he was jealous because he cared, he really couldn't stand Nangong Xue's "care." Full of helplessness, he sighed and said, "That was in the past, before I was engaged to anyone. What did it matter if he looked at a girl a little more or a little less? Now that I have settled down, I will take responsibility for my future wife and children. With you by my side, how could I dare to be unruly? "
Seeing Nangong Xue was still pouting lightly, her face full of stubbornness, he decided to make up his mind and said, "Xueer, I promise you that when the Seven Malevolent Demons are eliminated, I will resign from my official position and live in seclusion with you outside the world. We will find a barren mountain and forest that is aloof from worldly affairs. It will be our heaven and earth, and we will reclaim it. We will live in a thatched hut, drink tea, listen to the insects under the stairs, watch the moon and the flowers, and stay together forever, and never leave each other. In the future, there will be no more disputes, no more unhappiness. There will only be you and me, our love, and the flock of children that will surround our knees in the future … "
Nangong Xue's face showed a sincere joy, but in the end she still laughed coldly and said, "Oh, that's really good. It's just that you are wronged. You were originally a young talent, the Wulin Meng Zhu who vowed to serve the world, but now you have to accompany me for the rest of your life in a barren mountain? Don't regret it in the future and say that I have delayed your future. "
Li Yijie said seriously, "No, with you, I have the whole world. Even if you push mountains of gold and silver, and all the fame and fortune in the world in front of me, I still won't exchange it. Being able to marry you is the only smart decision of this idiot's lifetime of stupid ideas. I will never regret it. Without you, the world will change, and everything will turn to nothingness. I am willing to live and die for you. I, Li Yijie, am not some great hero who saves the world. I am only your husband. "
Nangong Xue was indescribably moved. She punched him on the back and said with a smile, "You don't want to learn anything good! You don't know anything else when you follow Young Master Yuan, but you only know how to smooth talk and take advantage of me. "Li Yijie laughed and said," You don't like it? In the future, I will say it to you every day. Even when our daughter is learning how to speak, she will imitate him and say, 'Little brother, our father used to say to mother, and so and so …' "
The two of them talked and laughed along the way, not knowing where they were. When they looked up, they saw that they had already arrived at the entrance of the Snow Song Palace. Nangong Xue wanted to shrink back, but Li Yijie wasn't willing to let her go. He directly pulled her inside.
There was no one else in the hall. Shen Shiyun seemed to have known that the two of them would come and waited alone. After a long time, he turned around and glanced at them with a smile that wasn't a smile.
Li Yijie was afraid that Nangong Xue would misunderstand. Moreover, even he couldn't bear such a gaze. He braced himself and bowed. Shen Shiyun's lips slowly curved into a cold smile and said, "Oh, who is this? I was afraid that I had mistaken you for someone else, so I didn't dare to address you casually! "
Li Yijie shook Nangong Xue's hand and comforted her. At the same time, he looked directly at Shen Shiyun and said, "I was muddle-headed in the past. I didn't understand that for a girl, treating her well isn't like the moon in the water or the flower in the mirror. It is genuine care and consideration. Now, Xueer and I have finally let go of our previous enmity … "
Shen Shiyun said, "Oh, I was just wondering if it could be that Miss Xia Shengxun, who looks exactly like you and likes to fuss over every little thing, has graced us with her presence. So it's actually the 'troubled' Miss Nangong. A few days ago, Li Qingjia rushed over in a panic to report that you had recently become the number one target of the Seven Malevolent Demons and that you were 'in imminent danger'. I told him that it's hard to avoid exaggerating rumors and that it's best not to take it too seriously, lest he fall into the trap of others. Speaking of which, Li Qingjia is truly a model of righteousness and affection. He didn't hesitate to be accused of deserting his post and immediately rushed to Chaozhou to save you. Now that I see you standing here perfectly fine, doesn't this prove that everything that happened in the past was a misunderstanding? "
Nangong Xue's gaze was cold as she said, "Whether it was exaggerated or not, the facts are all there. What's true cannot be false, and what's false cannot be true. I don't want to say more. If it weren't for Young Master Yuan's timely rescue, I would have already lost my life. Now, I definitely wouldn't be able to stand here and talk to you again. "
Shen Shiyun smiled and said, "Oh, the grace of saving your life is no small matter. Then I really have to properly thank Young Master Yuan. For a girl, the best way to repay a favor is to devote her life to him. "
Li Yijie's face flashed with a bit of displeasure. Shen Shiyun's harsh words were especially harsh today. Just as he was about to say something to dissuade her, Nangong Xue spoke first, "Perhaps that's the Noble Consort Yun's way of doing things, but it's not my principle. Shixiong and I … will be getting married in a few days. Originally, if it were up to me, I would have just asked someone to send you a wedding invitation. It was Shixiong who insisted on making this trip and wanted to personally tell you. I wonder if you and His Majesty — — would be able to take advantage of your busy schedule to honor us with your presence? "
In the end, each word was forcefully spoken through gritted teeth. Even Li Yijie, who was standing to the side, could feel the bone-deep resentment in her words. He was already secretly regretting it in his heart. He clearly knew that the two of them were incompatible, so why did he have to act smart and try to make peace?
Nangong Xue casually threw a red and gilded invitation card onto the table and stood with her hands clasped behind her back. Her expression was arrogant, as if saying, "Do you want to accept it or not?"
Shen Shiyun didn't even look at it and said indifferently, "This consort and His Majesty appreciate your good intentions. Your actions are truly fast. There wasn't even the slightest sign before the wedding. However, Miss Nangong, you should also understand that His Majesty is usually very busy with state affairs. There are enemies on the outside and treacherous officials on the inside. He's really under pressure and doesn't have enough time. Although this official's wedding is a joyous occasion, compared to the two, it's just an ordinary matter. As for this consort, even if this consort's efforts are like a cup of water on a burning cart of firewood, I still have to stay behind to assist His Majesty. When the time comes, I'll just send someone to send you a wedding gift. That will be the most benevolent thing I can do. "
Li Yijie was caught in the middle and was really in a difficult position. Nangong Xue was far more straightforward than him. She sneered, "That's fine. In any case, you're a noble and important person. Our wedding banquet didn't count on you being pedantic and condescending. In fact, it's unnecessary for you to come and inform us! "
Shen Shiyun didn't comment. She pursed her pink lips and said, "If I didn't hear wrong, Miss Nangong, are you throwing a tantrum? However, this consort is tied up with official business and can't do anything about it. Otherwise, how could I bear to miss the rare reunion of old friends? It's just that a while ago, Li Qingjia said with a sullen face that you, Xia Shengxun, had an engagement with Sir Yuan. In just a few days, you're going to be married to Li Qingjia. Is this consort's information not up to date, or is your strategy too unpredictable? "
Nangong Xue knew that Shen Shiyun was targeting her in every way, so she didn't really care. She said, "It's rare that Noble Consort Yun, Your Highness, can find the time to care about my and Senior Martial Brother's private matters when you're tied up with official business? That's really an honor. As for the engagement, it's just a small agreement that Sir Yuan made with me in order to help me. Now that everything is in the past, I don't want to talk about it anymore. "
Shen Shiyun smiled and said, "There's no man who would selflessly help a woman who has nothing to do with him. He must have other motives. If it's for benefits, Sir Yuan comes from a prestigious family and has power and influence. What can a lowly commoner like you help him with? If it's for love, it's still reasonable for you to marry him honestly. Why would he matchmake you and Li Yijie? I think that he must have asked for something in between. Since Miss Nangong was able to get away smoothly, you must have agreed to it. Originally, heroes have a weakness for the charms of beauties, but this sentence is not bad in reverse. There's no woman who's lonely in the boudoir who can resist the temptation of a gentle village. Li Qingjia, this consort is kindly reminding you that you shouldn't wear a green hat before you get married. There are countless people in this world who repay kindness with evil. It's not that if you treat others well, they will reciprocate. Take Miss Nangong for example. Wouldn't she let down Sir Yuan, who treated her so infatuatedly? "
Li Yijie's facial muscles twitched slightly. Shen Shiyun's words were extremely sarcastic. It was obvious that she was mocking Nangong Xue for being unclean. Although he wanted to refute her, he was afraid that Shen Shiyun's witty words would make things worse. In the end, he could only keep his mouth shut and not say a word. He watched helplessly as his wife was bullied by outsiders, yet he couldn't help at all. Even without others saying anything, he felt that he was a good-for-nothing man.
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