Wishing You Eternal Happiness

Two days later, Pei Youan took Jiafu into Wuding City, placed her in her residence, changed her clothes, and went to the palace.

In the cloud, Wang Xiaolie was alone in the study, standing in front of a huge map hung on the wall. He had stood still for some time, his back was motionless.

This map was secretly hidden behind the wall on weekdays. It was unfolded as it was read. Xiao Lie heard a report from outside the door, saying that Pei Youan had asked to see him, but did not hide the map. He only pulled the curtain and ordered it to be passed on.

Pei Youan quickly stepped inside and bowed to Xiao Lie.

Xiao Lie is already over 40 years old, but his appearance is still majestic, handsome when he was young, it is obvious, he looked at him, his eyes were joyful, and he smiled and said: "It's good to be back. You will go out this time and spend a few months. , I really miss you. How, how is your grandmother's health? Is everything going well?"

Speaking of the origins of Pei Youan and the king of the cloud Xiaolie, we have to go back many years ago. After the young Pei Youan left the capital, he returned to the gate where his father Wei Guogong had guarded before his death. I am a man, reticent all day long, and always rush to the forefront as a cavalry daring to die in every battle. Once injured and missing, he was found by the King of the Clouds when he was dying in the ice and snow, and he was secretly taken to Yunnan. Perhaps Pei Youan should not be killed. After careful care, he finally turned the danger into peace and survived. From then on, the king of Yunzhong gave Pei Youan a life-saving grace. After that, the young emperor disappeared, and the king of Shun'an was in power. During those years, the southwest border was not peaceful and there were constant conflicts. Pei Youan He stayed slowly and helped Xiao Lie stabilize the southwest. He was fair and rigorous, and he was able to adapt to local conditions and vary from person to person. He made many clever moves to resolve the contradictions between the Yi people. The southwestern tribes respected him very much. As a matter of fact, Xiao Lie is even more considerate of him. Whenever he encounters difficulties in military affairs, he often asks for advice. At the end of last year, Pei Youan missed his grandmother, and after taking leave of absence from Xiao Lie, he returned to the capital city where he hadn't set foot in many years. Xiao Lie also respected Mrs. Pei very much. Seeing that Pei Youan had finally returned, he was overjoyed and asked a few times.

Pei Youan said, "Although I haven't seen you for many years, fortunately, everything is fine with my grandmother."

Xiao Lie sighed: "I lost my mother when I was young, and it is inevitable to regret it. When I was still in Beijing, I was fortunate to be loved by the old lady. I still feel grateful for it. Unfortunately, I have many fetters and cannot be free, otherwise I should go there myself. Happy birthday to her old man."

"Youan's grandmother thanked the prince."

The two narrated a few more gossips, Xiao Lie's expression turned solemn, and he paced in the study for a moment with his hands, suddenly turned his head, looked at Pei Youan, and said: "Now that the king of Shun'an is occupying the magpie's nest, he sharpens his knife again. Huohuo, Youan, you know, I have been searching for the whereabouts of the young emperor all these years. If the young emperor is alive, I will return him to his throne, but unfortunately I have not found anything, and the young emperor’s life and death is unknown. Yes, do you have new news?"

His tone was very sincere, and Pei Youan didn’t move, and only said: “Don’t hide from the prince, I took advantage of this trip out of Yunnan and after seeing my grandmother, I also specially went to Quanzhou where the young emperor might be whereabouts, and visited Jin Yiwei. There was a conflict with the Golden Face Dragon King, but unfortunately I didn't hear from the young emperor, because it had been some time since I came out, I had no choice but to return."

Xiao Lie frowned slightly: "What is the origin of this golden-faced dragon king? Why does it conflict with Jin Yiwei?"

"I am not very clear, but from the behavior of the Golden Face Dragon King, it seems to be against King Shun'an. It is only natural that King Shun'an wants to get rid of him."

Xiao Lie pondered for a moment and nodded: "Fine, the so-called matter is man-made, but it also depends on the luck of God. You just came back, you must have been working hard, and have a good rest these days. Don't go anywhere. Your body is the best. It's important, we need to take care of it."

Pei Youan smiled slightly and said, "Let your prince care more, Youan will remember."

Xiao Lie stared at him for a moment, and nodded: "Go, remember, come to me if you have anything. You know, I had a friendship with your father back then, and I always regarded you as a nephew, and I will be here in the future. , There are still a lot of places that need you."

"The prince had a life-saving grace to me. These years, the prince has not given up, and it is the good fortune for you to be able to share the worries for the prince."

Pei Youan saluted Xiao Lie respectfully, "Youan retire first."

He turned around, and when he was about to leave the study, Xiao Lie suddenly stopped him and said, "Youan, you have three in twenty, right? Yintang is younger than you, and although he is not married, he has a long-term marriage contract and only waits for Zhang family daughter. You can get married after the filial piety period, and you should also be a family, and there are people around to take care of it. Do you have someone you like? If so, I will take care of it for you, if not, I can take care of it for you."

"Thank you, the prince. He has not yet established himself, so why can he get married? You An is still unwilling to do this and dare not have the prince."

Xiao Lie watched him leave, the smile on his lips gradually disappeared, and he paced to the window, with his hands folded, his gaze towards the north, after a long time in a trance, he murmured: "A Jing, did you see it? , I have gray hair on my temples, he is so old..."

...

Pei Youan left Wang Zhongwang's study and walked to the gate of the palace.

Xiao Yintang stood on a pavilion step by the side of the road, and the sunlight shone on the golden silk embroidery thread of the Viscount's clothes he was wearing, which was gorgeous.

Pei Youan continued to walk forward. When he got closer, he nodded slightly at Xiao Yintang and called "Second Son". Xiao Yintang smiled and walked up and said: "I heard that you are back. We haven't seen each other for some time. I was just trying to find you, but I didn't expect you to come by yourself. How is it going all the way?"

Pei Youan smiled and said, "It's pretty smooth if you have a hard time."

Xiao Yintang also smiled: "It's good to go smoothly. To tell you, I also went out some time ago, although I returned without success, but it was a little rewarding... You don't joke, it was when I was in danger. With the help of a woman, I fell in love with that woman at first sight."

Pei Youan smiled: "A fair lady, a gentleman is so good. This is a good thing, why am I a joke? Congratulations, my son."

Xiao Yintang smiled but stared at Pei Youan: "That woman was taken away halfway. The one I loved was another friend of mine. I am really embarrassed, Youan, how wise you are. Name, if it were you, what would you do?"

Pei Youan looked at Xiao Yintang and said, "Since the son asked me, then I will speak bluntly. Let's not hide it from the son, I passed by the Shangjiang Mansion two days ago and stayed at the post house at night, but I did a half-hearted thing. A matter of love. That woman is my cousin, a daughter of an innocent and innocent family from Quanzhou. By coincidence, she was caught in the sight of nobles. This was originally her blessing, as a wife, a great blessing, a concubine, and also Not too wronged, but the nobleman gave up her matchmaking gift and sent someone to take her to Yunnan directly from Quanzhou. Li Jiyun, hired as a wife, and rushed as a concubine, parents and people in the country are both cheap, forgive me, If that nobleman succeeds, my cousin may not even be as good as this concubine. It is tolerable or unbearable. Where does the nobleman plan to put my cousin? Have you ever thought about it, I am happy for a while, and her family does not know the news about his daughter, and How should I be anxious? So I am utterly disgusting, bad people are good. I also ask Shi Zi, I am so cut, shouldn't I?"

Xiao Yintang's face gradually became gloomy.

Pei Youan smiled slightly: "That night I told the Diao Nu that my cousin is like my own sister. This is what I say from the bottom of my heart. The elder son puts himself on the ground. If someone treats the younger sister of the elder son in this way, wouldn’t the elder son be indifferent? Others blasphemed my cousin so much, no matter how expensive the person is, no matter how high his status is. What does the elder son think?"

Xiao Yintang was silent.

Pei Youan arched his hand to him: "I will retire first."

"Youan stay in step!" Xiao Yintang said suddenly, quickly chasing him up.

Pei Youan stopped.

Xiao Yintang walked back and forth by the roadside for a moment, and said, "After hearing your words from Youan, I feel as if I have been initiating, and I regret it. I think you know too. I brought your cousin from the Zhen family here from Quanzhou. Yes, it’s not someone else, it’s me. I did not think well before and wronged her. As you know, my status is limited and I can’t leave Yunnan for one step. She lives in Quanzhou, one west and one east, and I am the same as her. At the time of the meeting, it coincided with the chaos in Quanzhou. At this time, how could I send someone to show my identity and say a kiss? I didn’t think about delaying it for some time, but you also know that my father was jealous of the court. It’s been a long time. If I wait, I don’t know how long and how long will the Zhen family keep their daughter at home? After thinking about it, I really admire her so much that this is a very method. Blame me for being too impatient. Your reproach just now is justified! I was the one who made the mistake first, and I hope to be forgiven."

Pei Youan watched him, his expression finally slowed down, and said: "Shi Zi knows what was wrong before. If this is the case, I will send her back to Quanzhou another day. Hope Shi Zi will not disturb her peace again."

"No!" Xiao Yintang said immediately.

"At least not now." He paused and added another sentence.

Pei Youan looked at him.

"Don't get me wrong. You also know that the Madam sent by the court is about to catch my father's fault. The Palace of the Clouds is in danger and will be attacked at any time. She knows that I have been to Quanzhou, and now she knows who I am. After returning, if someone learns that she and I are involved, it will be a disaster not only for my father, but also for her. It’s not that I don’t believe in her, but that when people cannot help themselves, this is for the royal family’s consideration. It is also for her safety, which is of great concern, so she has to consider it carefully."

Pei Youan pondered for a moment, then slowly said: "The worries of the elder son are not empty worries. I will consider the right time to send her back."

Xiao Yintang nodded and looked sincerely: "You'an, you are her brother, and I always look at you like a brother. Since this matter finally came to you, I will tell you. I fell in love with her at first sight, if I could in this life With her, I die without regrets. I was really offended before and frightened her. Can you let me see her and make amends for my wrongdoing? No matter if you beat me or scold me, I will accept it willingly!"

Pei Youan looked at Xiao Yintang, but there was a scene in which the girl in disheveled clothes rushed over and hugged herself desperately and refused to let go, and thought of her being wrapped in her own clothes, sitting obediently, watching with wide eyes. Looking at his own appearance, a strange feeling slowly poured out in his heart.

"Alright, I'm going back, and convey it on your behalf."

He paused and said.

...

Pei Youan's residence used to be a separate residence of a local chieftain. It was not very big and had a three-in-one pattern. However, the building has local characteristics and is decorated everywhere. There is a sense of cave in the interior. In the main courtyard, there is a three-story circle with a pointed roof. In the bedroom on the third floor, you can see the whole city. The decoration of the bedroom is full of exotic style, magnificent and gorgeous, and the floor is covered with thick carpets with intricate patterns. But about Pei Youan doesn’t like it. He has been vacant. When Jiafu came, Pei Youan asked someone to clean it out and let her live. Gaffer likes this place a lot. Before Pei Youan went out early in the morning, he told her that he had sent someone to Quanzhou to report the safety news to her family, so now Jiafu only waited for him to send himself back. During this day, she was walking around in his residence, feeling happy, as if returning to the worry-free time when her father was still alive when she was a child.

The sky was getting dark, and Pei Youan finally came back.

After dark, Gaffer stood ears up and listened to the movement in front of him. When he heard his footsteps coming in, he greeted him quickly, like a cheerful bird.

"Big cousin! Have you eaten yet? I'm waiting for you to eat!" She smiled sweetly at him.

A maid reached out to pick up the cloak that Pei Youan had taken off, and Jiafu grabbed it and hung it up.

Pei You'an looked at her busy back, smiled slightly, and said: "From now on, you will eat first by yourself, you don't have to wait for me specially."

Gaffer should be fine. When eating, he took the usual main seat, and she sat next to him, handing him rice and soup, she was very diligent, and she just went up and gave him a shoulder and a back. I don’t know if Pei Youan is not used to it, or don’t I was worried, so I quickly put down my chopsticks, sat up straight, and said to Jiafu: "You eat slowly, and come to my study after eating."

As soon as Pei Youan left, Jiafu lost his appetite. Thinking of his dignified face just now, he couldn't help but feel a little nervous. After eating hurriedly, he took a pot of tea and went to the entrance of the study, knocked gently, and opened the door to enter.

He was sitting behind the desk, writing and reading, Jiafu brought the tea to his side and whispered: "Big cousin, tea."

Pei Youan motioned to her to put it aside. Gaffer put it down and stood aside.

Pei Youan didn't stop writing and didn't look at her. He just said: "Your matter, I have already talked to Shizi, and there will be no such thing in the future."

Gaffer burst into a smile, her eyes gleaming: "Thank you, big cousin!"

Pei Youan paused and glanced at her: "It's just that the son said, I want to see you again and make amends for the previous actions. Would you like to see?"

Gaffer was taken aback, and his eyes widened immediately: "No! I don't want to see him! Don't want him to pay anything! Besides, I have nothing to do with him. What's the matter with meeting? Big cousin, did you agree? "

Pei Youan faintly said: "I know, I will return it for you."

Gaffer let out a sigh of relief. After thinking about it, he asked, "Big cousin, when can I go back to Quanzhou?"

To be honest, she was still a little bit reluctant to leave. Is reluctant to leave Pei Youan.

I don't know why, as long as she sees him by her side, she feels relieved for no reason.

Pei Youan said: "It's a while. When the time is right, I will take you home."

Seeing Jiafu puzzled, Pei Youan reiterated Xiao Yintang’s concerns and said, “What he thinks is not without reason. Your family is completely ignorant of his identity, but it is better. You know a lot, and the danger is. Great. I thought about it, let you stay with me for a while, it’s good for you."

Jiafu knew that Pei Youan was indeed doing it for her own good. She did not resist his decision. But once he was connected with Xiao Yintang, Jiafu immediately felt uneasy in his heart.

Xiao Yintang would he really let go of himself?

Gaffer couldn't help thinking about the past again. The first time at that time, as it is now, she was favored by Xiao Yintang and fell into his hands. After Pei Youan brought her back, she still did not get rid of Xiao Yintang after all.

For the things that he fancy, Xiao Yintang, a man, would he give up so easily?

Jiafu's concerns about Xiao Yintang were quickly confirmed.

Half a month later, on this day, Gaffer welcomed a visitor, this visitor was completely unexpected by Gaffer.

Zhang Fengtong, Xiao Yintang's fiancee.

Zhang Fengtong is the daughter of the Chuxiong family's surname Zhang family. She has been known for her female virtue since she was a child, and she is well-known far and wide. When the king of Yunzhong learned of her good name, when she was fourteen years old, she made this marriage for her son. It was also because of her bad luck that by this year, she was nineteen years old, because she kept her filial piety for her mother, grandmother, and grandfather one after another. Until now, the filial piety period is still a few months away, so she has not yet married Xiao Yintang. But the whole palace had already regarded her as the prince concubine, and she often came to Wuding Mansion to walk around. Before people entered the door, she had already won the acclaim from all over the palace.

She came to Wuding Mansion a few days ago. Originally, she was leaving today. After learning that Pei Youan’s cousin had come from afar, she deliberately stopped and stayed for one more day. She didn’t look down on the Zhen family’s origin. she.

Pei Youan is not at home. In order to avoid misfortune, Jiafu did not dare to go out for half a month. At that time, he was bored. To pass the time, he leaned against the window of his bedroom and counted the passers-by in the distance. Suddenly Seeing a magnificent carriage coming along the street, it stopped at the door, and then the housekeeper Pei came to tell her that Zhang Fengtong had come to see her.

Zhang Fengtong looks ordinary, but has a round baby face. Before he speaks, he smiles three points first. Listening to her speaks like a spring breeze. No one dislikes such a woman.

In her last life, it was at the last moment that Jiafu realized that she was not a saint either.

She is just an ordinary woman who feels bitter and resentful because her husband loves other women.

Gaffer sat down with the 19-year-old Zhang Fengtong and saw that she smiled at herself, calling her "cousin" in a gentle voice, the kind of unforgettable despair and pain she had suffered before she died, and she saw this face in front of her. At that moment, it was like having passed through the whole body again.

She was horrified all over, suppressing the coolness in her heart, lowered her eyebrows, and said nothing.

Zhang Fengtong doesn't care if the other party is talkative, because usually, as long as she is there, she is the one who dominates everything.

After complimenting Jiafu's beauty and manners with the most sincere words of praise, she sent away all her servants, and sat next to Jiafu, gently holding Jiafu's hand, and looking at Jiafu, lightly. He sighed lightly: "What a beautiful sister, even when I watched it, I couldn't help but feel moved. No wonder my son, how could I be willing to forget you?"