However, Xiaoxiao really liked the way this brat used the word 'crafty' to describe her. Without another word, she happily drank the cup in one gulp.
"Sister-in-law …" Sister-in-law sure has a great tolerance for alcohol. " Xuanyuan Yu looked at such a small and straightforward cup, and naturally did not empty it. He drank another cup and poured another one.
This cup of wine, he no longer respected the small one, nor did he respect the father, but looked towards his big brother. This big brother who had been treated as a target for learning by the mother since he was young had not learned anything from him up until now. However, there was never a lack of envy.
In the past, he had only learned kung fu, but now he was the other half of the team. The hand carrying the wine had already started to shake. He silently watched his brother stammer out, "Big … Big …" Big Brother, this Yu'er respects you! "
Silence is better than sound, Xuanyuan Qi already understood something from Yu'er's eyes. Smiling faintly, he followed suit and downed the wine as well.
After Xuanyuan Yu finished drinking, he poured himself another cup. This time the person to be toasted was father, he raised the cup, and said with a face full of gratitude: "father, this son pays his respects to you!"
"Alright!" Seeing that his son had grown up, Xuanyuan Zhenhua was naturally happy.
At this time, Xuanyuan Jie, who was on the other side, was drinking unsteadily. Looking at the little girl beside Xuanyuan Qi, he walked three steps at a time and arrived at their side, blending in with their happiness.
Xuanyuan Qi and Xiaoxiao immediately became vigilant, as they could sense that someone had not come with good intentions. And in order to show their love, Xuanyuan Qi had once again pulled Xiaoxiao into his arms.
She lowered her head. This damned brat's gaze was truly sharp, as if he wanted to separate her heart from his gaze. It made her want to find a hole to hide in.
"Jie Er, Jie Er has drank quite a bit tonight." Seeing Jie Er coming over, Xuanyuan Zhenhua stood in the middle of them intentionally and placed his cup in front of Xiaoxiao, blocking her way.
"father, your son isn't drunk. Your son has a great tolerance for alcohol!" Xuanyuan Jie understood in his heart that as soon as he placed a cup of wine in father's hands, he could only raise it up honestly.
However, just as he finished toasting the father, one cup after another was raised. One was a fake flattery, and the other was a scheming one that was more profound than the last. They all expressed it in their eyes.
It was a small thing to see, but it was hard to bear. Turning her head, she met Night's melancholy gaze once again.
At this moment, Xuanyuan Ye's eyes were filled with complications and contradictions. Looking at the small girl from afar, he did not have the courage to walk closer. He was afraid that he wouldn't be able to control what he was thinking. He was afraid that the emotions that had been hidden for too long would burst out.
If not for father's son, they would have already flown far away. However, the truth was the truth. It could not be changed, nor could it be changed. He did, ever since the day they met.
It was just that there was always a voice calling out in his heart, calling for the real him to appear!
Turning his face away, he decided to see nothing. However, he didn't want to go to the bridal chamber at all. He didn't want to hurt a woman he didn't love.
His nose felt a little sore, and he felt an urge to cry as he watched him leave and deliberately move away. However, facing the father and the hateful Xuanyuan Jie, she could only force herself to smile.
After downing a few more cups of wine, Xuanyuan Zhenhua's mind suddenly became clear, and he urged the bridegroom who had gone back to the bridal chamber tonight: "Alright, it's getting late, you guys should also go back, don't make my daughter-in-law wait for you guys."
Xuanyuan Jie and Xuanyuan Yu looked at each other. Even though they felt extremely helpless, they could not express it. Xuanyuan Ye also obediently got on the palanquin and was carried back to his own courtyard by the wives.
After tonight, they were all married.
When he woke up tomorrow, would they treat him better or worse? Would the wife she had chosen for them give them a different life?
She was a little scared to face it, but also very looking forward to it.
Seeing that it was about time, the empress and Imperial Consort Mei were already drunk enough to shake their bodies. The emperor ordered the girls to send the two of them back to their respective palaces. With the support of the Eunuch Lin, he also left the banquet grounds soon after.
Tonight, only Xuanyuan Qi and Xiaoxiao remained. Xuanyuan Qi was still able to drink quite a bit, but Xiao Moxian was not in the mood to stay. She casually found a reason to take Ling Er and out of the banquet and returned to her own small courtyard.
Looking at the small departing figure of his back, a sense of loss surfaced on Xuanyuan Qi's face. Clenching his fists, he suddenly felt that he had failed. If he couldn't even get the person next to him, how would he deal with the world in the future?
He was in a bad mood and kept walking towards the Longxi Hall. He didn't even think about how his brother was doing right now. How about the Bu Hui?
All she could think of was the night, and the melancholy in his eyes was heartbreaking. I wonder if he will be good to that lady tonight?
"Master, Sister Ling Er has disappeared." Xiu Er had been following behind his master the entire time. Seeing his master's absent-minded look, he was curious and wanted to ask Ling Er. Unexpectedly, Ling Er was nowhere to be seen.
Xiaoxiao stopped in her tracks and turned around to look at the empty corridor. Glancing at the rockery on either side of her, she saw a shadow in the moonlight.
Forget it!
Tonight, she didn't feel good either. Seeing the man she liked marry another woman made her sad in her heart.
"Whatever." Turning around, she continued to bring Xiu Er to her own courtyard.
When she passed by the entrance of Lan Yuyan's courtyard, she saw the two of them in the courtyard. Lan Yuyan's piercing gaze was fixated at the entrance of the courtyard. Needless to say, this woman was definitely waiting for Xuanyuan Qi's return.
Another poor woman, tying a man who didn't love her was tying a time bomb. Sooner or later, this pitiful woman would become a chess piece in Xuanyuan Qi's hands, the kind that decided life or death.
Seeing Xiao Xiao pass through the entrance of the courtyard, Lan Yuyan purposely raised her voice and lectured Xiao Yun: "Tonight is a good day, Second Master must have gotten drunk on both sides, why aren't you preparing some hot water for me."
"Yes, yes, yes!" Your servant will go now. " Xiao Yun had long prepared hot water for Yue Yang, he only pretended to act out with Yue Yang.
Outside the courtyard, Xiu Er did not want to show off so he pouted and said unhappily: "Master, look at how crazy these two women are."
A cold smile appeared on her petite face as she looked at Xiu Er who had a childish face and replied without hurry: "So what if you're arrogant? "He can't even manage the man beside his pillow. No matter how radiant he looks from the outside, the bitterness in his heart is even more bitter than Huang Lian's. His master doesn't envy him at all in these days."
"Master, you are truly wise. Xiu Er is truly stupid." Xiu Er glanced at Lan Yuyan and saw that he was so angry that he stared straight at him before he slowly stood up.
"Ai …" Poor woman, poor man, poor canary, poor weasel! Sigh … Why can't I see happy people around me, can't feel the sunshine of happiness. " She talked a lot about it, but didn't know how Lan Yuyan would act to sit in the team.
He was so angry that he rushed out of the courtyard and scolded the master and servant, "Don't think that the Emperor is arrogant just because he's protecting you. This is the Longxi Hall, and as a Crown Prince's Wife, this father isn't even willing to look at you anymore. As a woman, if you can't even handle a woman, wouldn't you lose your face? "
The little corner of her mouth curled up into a very calm smile. She slanted her eyes at Lan Yuyan and slowly said: "Why are you lying to yourself? Instead of being alone in the golden silk cage and growing old, it was better to find a man who truly loved you. A woman's youth vanishes very quickly. If you miss it, you will never be able to find it back. "
After saying that, she didn't look back. Xiu Er caught up with him, and the two of them went along the corridor back to their own courtyard.
Lan Yuyan stood on the long corridor, watching the master and servant disappear, had a kind of indescribable feeling in his heart. It was a pain, a heart-wrenching pain.
Back in the yard, her small body was exhausted. Holding the door to the yard, she stopped and looked back. Along the way, she kept feeling that someone was following her.
"Mistress, what's wrong?" Xiu Er asked, puzzled.
"It's fine, it's getting late. I must have something to do tomorrow." "Take Ruyi and Ruyi back to your room to rest. Master would like to be alone." Xiaoxiao forced out a tired smile as she dragged her exhausted body into the courtyard. Just as he was about to enter the house, he heard a familiar voice sounding from behind him.
"You're back?" Feng Shaoyun had long since returned to his courtyard, settled down the Bu Hui, and waited anxiously for his small return.
Seeing Feng Shaoyun, Xiaoxiao felt like she had found a suitable shoulder. In an instant, she collapsed and threw herself into his arms. Tears started pouring out of his eyes.
"If you cry, you will feel better. "Big brother knows, you must be very sad." Feng Shaoyun patted her small back in understanding and gave Xiu Er a meaningful look. Xiu Er tactfully nodded and called Ru Yi and Yi out of the courtyard while the three girls guarded the entrance of the courtyard.
How could Ru Yi and Ying Xiaoxiao see the scene of Little White hugging Feng Shaoyun? They couldn't help but whisper to Xiu Er, "If I see master hugging another man in the middle of the night, something big might happen."
"You might not know this, but Young Noble Feng is this grandpa's best friend and also this grandpa's right-hand man. Our master is Young Noble Feng's senior brother, so they are like siblings. Look, Master is crying so miserably, must I have done something wrong? " Xiu Er patiently explained to the two of them so that they wouldn't think too much about it.
"Could it be that there is still that handsome Master Bai who is also his master's senior brother?" Ru Yi thought of Bai Yunfei.
"Hm!" Master Bai was also Master's senior brother, but Master said that these two senior brothers doted on Master. If I am to bully Master, the two Senior Brothers will definitely not let me off. " Xiu Er felt that his master was actually very blessed. Anyone could tell that this grandpa loved master, it was just that the two of them were holding in their anger in their hearts.
"But, I don't understand at all why the two Seniors didn't talk about me when I treat my master like this." She looked at Xiu Er seriously.
Xiu Er laughed, and replied in a very understanding manner: "Master said that you can force anything, but feelings will never come."
Silk and Ru Yi shook their heads at the same time. How could a naïve girl like them, who had never experienced the taste of love before, understand all this?
The three of them secretly looked at the courtyard. Master's crying was getting louder and more desolate, but Feng Shaoyun just patted Master's back gently without saying a word.
It was a good way to listen to a person's weeping in silence.
Feng Shaoyun knew how upset she was feeling. What she saw she couldn't get. Love, but can't have. Everything was a torture of pain. If this torture was placed on someone else, they would have already fled.
"Senior Brother, why aren't you saying anything?" After crying a little, she wiped her tears and left Feng Shaoyun's embrace and pouted her lips.