Is the emperor cremated today?

Chapter 54
Xu Miaoyin looked back at him and saw a hint of grievance in his big, upward eyes. She just heard him say: "Miaomiao, won't you sleep with me tonight?"

Xu Miaoyin was stunned for a moment, thinking that she had heard wrongly, and looked at him in confusion.

Xiao Qi walked up to her, held her hand in his and rubbed it gently. His voice was a little hoarse. He raised his eyes slightly, looked at her and said, "Let's go back to the room!"

The itching sensation on her hand made Xu Miaoyin suddenly come back to her senses. She suddenly withdrew her hand, but felt that something was not good about it. She raised her eyes and glanced at him, and saw that he had his eyes lowered and she didn't know what he was thinking, but His expression looked a little lonely.

"Give me some more time." After saying that, Xu Miaoyin turned and returned to the house.

Xiao Qi looked at her retreating figure, curled his lips slightly, turned around and went back to his house.

In the next few days of journey, although Xiao Qi would ride in the same carriage with her, he would not have any intimate behavior. Sometimes he would close his eyes to rest, sometimes he would deal with some official business information sent by Qin Zhan, and from time to time he would tease the little girl. Ah Wan was playing around, but became polite and polite to her.

Now the distance between the two of them is always controlled by him, not too far or too close. It will not make her feel too close, but it will also make her feel his presence all the time.

This made Xu Miaoyin confused as to what Xiao Qi was thinking.

This made Xu Miaoyin breathe a sigh of relief. In fact, she hadn't decided how to get along with him yet.

But she felt that there was nothing wrong with this, at least it would save a lot of embarrassment.

Following Xiao Qi back to Yujing this time, considering that Xiao Qi left the capital in secret this time, the more secretive his whereabouts were, the better. In order to prevent Fang Zhiyuan from knowing that Xiao Qi was no longer in Yujing, they chose to return to the capital by water this time.

A few days later, the group boarded a boat back to Yujing.

As soon as she got on the boat, Xu Miaoyin saw a neatly dressed and pretty woman coming up to her with a smile. She gave her a blessing ceremony and said with a smile: "Madam, you are finally back!"

Xiao Qi also got on the boat at this time, walked to her and stood side by side with her, saying: "She is Yuchun. I thought you would get used to the old lady, so I transferred her back."

Xu Miaoyin turned to look at Xiao Qi, and when she saw him looking down at her, she smiled and said, "Thank you!"

Xiao Qi slightly raised his lips and said, "You and I don't need to say thank you. Let's go in. It's windy on the river."

After saying that, he naturally took her hand and walked into the cabin.

After everything was settled, Xu Miaoyin asked about Yuchun.

"Where did Yuqiu go?"

Yuchun poured Xu Miaoyin a cup of ginseng tea and said, "Yuqiu has another mission."

Xu Miaoyin took the tea cup and held it in her hand but did not drink it. After a while, she asked again: "What is your real name?"

Yuchun said: "We don't have names, only code names. The master said that from now on I will follow the madam, and the name will be decided by the madam."

Xu Miaoyin glanced at Yuchun in surprise, and when she saw her standing there with a low eyebrow, she suddenly felt helpless in her heart.

She has been deceived by them, and no matter how much she said in her heart, she was still resentful of them at that time. Now, after many years, she has become much calmer. When she sees her old friends again, she can't feel any other emotions in her heart. , but it’s probably impossible to get along with each other as before.

"Well, from now on you will be called Yuqiao."

Yu Qiao knew in her heart that although Xu Miaoyin's nostalgic temperament would not care about the past with them, she would not use the names of people around her without any grudges. If she could give herself a name, it meant that she would not care about the past again. She worries about the past, and what she fears most is that the lady refuses to let her stay by her side.

Yu Qiao secretly breathed a sigh of relief and gave Xu Miaoyin another blessing ceremony.

"Thank you Madam for giving me the name."

Xu Miaoyin nodded, took a sip of ginseng tea, and said nothing more.

At this time, Ah Wan ran in furiously, calling Xu Miaoyin nonstop, followed by Xiao Duo with a smile on his face.Xu Miaoyin saw the sweat on her forehead from playing, so she took out a handkerchief and wiped it for her, and said with a smile: "Lunch will be served soon. What would Awan want to eat today?"

Ah Wan took the water Xiao Duo poured for her, took a sip, rolled her grape-like eyes and said, "I want to eat grilled fish. Ah Duo said grilled fish is delicious."

Xu Miaoyin patted her head lovingly and said with a smile, "Okay, we will have grilled fish for lunch today."

Upon seeing this, Yu Qiao retreated and prepared for lunch.

Xu Miaoyin glanced at Xiao Duo, who had been silent since entering the room, and sighed inwardly, feeling increasingly guilty for him.

Since the death of his sister and his wife, he has become more and more taciturn. He can only smile a little and say a few words in front of Awan. If he faces other people, he will remain silent like now, and even some His presence is never felt at all times.

Maybe she should have a talk with him.

At this time, Xiao Qi walked in. He glanced at Xiao Duo, who lowered his eyes and said nothing, and then sat next to Xu Miaoyin.

When Ah Wan saw Xiao Qi coming, she bowed to him properly and then took Xiao Duo out.

Xu Miaoyin stopped the two of them, "Aduo, it's time to have lunch soon. Please keep an eye on her."

Xiao Duo nodded and took Ah Wan out of the house.

Xiao Qi suddenly said: "Awan doesn't like me?"

Xu Miaoyin poured tea for him, but instead of answering him, asked: "What are your plans for Xiao Duo?"

Xiao Duo is the former crown prince, and following them back to Yujing like this is bound to cause an uproar.

Xiao Qi took the tea in her hand and took a sip, then asked: "What does Miaomiao want me to do?"

Xu Miaoyin looked at his half-smiling eyes and said calmly: "With your temperament, you must eradicate him. Since you are willing to keep him now, you must have other purposes. It's just that I don't know your purpose."

Xiao Qi was noncommittal, but he still said with a smile: "What purpose can I have? Miaomiao can't be as scheming as I think. Keeping Xiao Qi is just for your sake."

Xu Miaoyin glanced at him, obviously not believing what he said.

No matter how he wants to arrange Xiao Duo, she will not let him hurt him. She already owes him a lot.

Xiao Qi saw that her brows were a little gloomy, and then thinking about their conversation just now, he knew what she was thinking. He put down the tea cup and held her hand on the table, promising: "Don't worry, let him stay in Yujing City." It’s impossible, but I will make good arrangements for his whereabouts.”

Xu Miaoyin also knew that Xiao Duo could not stay in Yujing, and was worried that Xiao Qi would not be able to tolerate him. Now that she had his promise, she was slightly relieved.

No matter what, as long as she lives, she will protect her two children.

Xiao Qi saw her relaxed expression and said, "What's for lunch today? I'll stay and eat it with you."

Xu Miaoyin also said politely: "Awan wants to eat fish, and Yuqiao has already gone to prepare it."

When lunch was set, Xiao Duo also came back with Ah Wan. Seeing that Xiao Qi was there, he was slightly stunned, and then sat down next to Ah Wan.

Seeing that Xiao Qi seemed to be more silent, Xu Miaoyin glanced at Xiao Qi. Seeing that Xiao Qi was eating like a normal person, she took some food for Xiao Duo.

After the meal, as soon as the food was removed and Yu Qiao served them tea, Xiao Qi stood up and said to Xiao Duo: "Follow me."

Xiao Duo didn't seem surprised and followed Xiao Qi out of the house.

(End of this chapter)