Concubine's true colors

Chapter 405 The Eve Of The Big Wedding
Endless darkness swept from all directions, and there seemed to be countless scarlet eyes in the sky, staring at Xiao Jinxuan blinking and blinking.

Walking aimlessly and extremely depressed, Xiao Jinxuan actually knew very well that she was in a dream.

But even so, she couldn't wake up, and could only immerse herself in nightmares every day, which made her worry and worry all over her body, and she had never been able to fall asleep peacefully one day.

As for the present deserted and pitch-black dreamland, it has appeared more than once in Xiao Jinxuan's sleep.

The mind is still awake, but Xiao Jinxuan in the dream is not under her control, and continues to move forward in the darkness.

After a while, it was exactly the same and began to be chased by countless shadows hidden in the darkness.

There was also the tallest person who was glowing scarlet and hidden in a cloud of mist, and also appeared again.

Xiao Jinxuan wanted to go through the fog in her dreams countless times to see who the other party was, but she couldn't get her wish.

Under the close pursuit of the figure behind the clouds, Xiao Jinxuan ran away for a long time, and the moment the other party caught up with her, then in the dream, Zhou Xianyu's figure appeared for the first time as happened countless times in the dream.

As for the figure behind the cloud and mist, the raised long sword fell on Zhou Xianyu's body all at once, and the other party fell to the ground dripping with blood, looking at Xiao Jinxuan with nostalgia and worry in his eyes.

The uncontrollable heartache and panic forced Xiao Jinxuan to scream, and instantly opened her eyes and sat up from the slump.

Sweat has already soaked the sideburns on both sides, and she is panting heavily, even though Xiao Jinxuan has a very good understanding of this dream that has appeared countless times.

But every time she witnessed the scene of Zhou Xianyu dying to save her, she still felt so uncomfortable that her heart was pierced and it was difficult to breathe.

In fact, every time Xiao Jinxuan had this dream, after Zhou Xianyu looked at her, she was forced to wake up uncomfortable.

And Xiao Jinxuan always felt that this dream was not over. She once endured the discomfort in her heart and wanted to read all of this dream, but until now, she has never achieved this idea once.

Painful and very self-blame, she buried her head in her knees, and ran her hands through her hair. Xiao Jinxuan only felt that she was physically and mentally exhausted to the point where she couldn't be more tired.

Because no matter whether this dream is complete or not, Xiao Jinxuan is still aware of one thing.

That was Zhou Xianyu's death, which was entirely caused by her.

Thinking back to when she sent a letter to the frontier, Zhou Xianyu, who was not seriously injured until his death in the previous life, was almost killed by a poisonous arrow immediately.

Then, when Lu Qingge's love turned into hatred, Tu'erling was killed and Xiao Jinxuan was forced to the cliff.

It was Zhou Xianyu who almost died again, and then she was safely protected, and the relationship between the two of them, from then on, made a promise to stay together forever.

Thinking back on Zhou Xianyu's narrow escape twice, Xiao Jinxuan really felt that she was too lucky.

In fact, this is not a kind of warning given to her by God, but she was obsessed with love at that time, but she felt that after the other party survived a catastrophe, perhaps the shackles of abandoning love and renunciation would not become a problem for each other.

If Xiao Jinxuan was given a chance to start over, she would definitely choose to let go of Zhou Xianyu's hand early.

If her devotion is deep, it can only become a fatal poison that leads to the death of the other party.

Then she would rather just stand in the dark and guard silently, and not have the slightest entanglement with the other party.

Just when Xiao Jinxuan was immersed in painful self-blame again, and couldn't let go of it for a long time.

Xiangping, who was attracted by her scream just now and was worried, pushed the door open and walked in without much effort.

Looking at Xiao Jinxuan who was curled up on the bed, and the other party's hair loose and panting violently.

A trace of worry flashed across Xiangping's eyes, and he said helplessly:
"Jinxuan, what's the matter with you? The sun is setting and you are having nightmares even in broad daylight. Tomorrow is the day of your wedding with Fifth Brother. If you have been so depressed and extremely tired , I'm really afraid that you won't be able to hold on tomorrow."

Signaling Xiangping to hand her a glass of water, Xiao Jinxuan felt much more at ease.Only then did he take a look at the sunset and dusk scenery outside, and said weakly in his mouth:
"Because Prince Rui invited me to the palace yesterday, I wanted to take a nap to refresh myself, but I didn't think that the nightmares that would only appear at night on weekdays would disturb me even in the blue sky and daylight today. But seeing The sky is getting dark, I should also freshen up and change clothes, and go out of the house for my appointment."

Seeing that Xiao Jinxuan was only good at it, when she got up from the bed, she almost staggered and couldn't stand still.

Immediately Xiangping stepped forward to help the other party, and said very worriedly:
"Jinxuan, your face is really ugly now, I don't worry about you going to Prince Rui's mansion by yourself. So I will go with you, and I will wait for you in the distance if you say something to Fifth Brother. It will never disturb you."

Looking at Xiangping gratefully, Xiao Jinxuan is actually very fortunate sometimes, at least at this moment, she can still have such a close friend to accompany her, always thinking of her.

In life, it is extremely rare to have a few close friends who are willing to share weal and woe with you.

But for some reason, he saw Xiangping's concerned face.But Xiao Jinxuan suddenly thought of the old Taoist that he ran into at the Town God's Temple that day, and the last thing he said about her.

Although Xiao Jinxuan didn't understand everything, she could still hear that the old man was reminding her to pay attention to Xiangping.

Suppressing all the unease in my heart, although the old Taoist seemed to have the ability to spy on the secrets, there are not many people Xiao Jinxuan trusts, but Xiangping is definitely one of them.

So in the face of this friend who is wholeheartedly thinking about her, Xiao Jinxuan doesn't want to, let alone believe that the other party will become her obstacle one day.

She also held Xiangping's hand tightly with her backhand. Naturally, Xiao Jinxuan would not disappoint the other party's good intentions, so after she washed up and put on light makeup, her complexion finally looked a lot better.

The two women supported each other intimately, got into the carriage from the back door of the commander's mansion, Wen Xin drove the horse himself, and rushed to Prince Rui's mansion very low-key and unobtrusive.

Because there is a custom before the big wedding, newlyweds and men and women are not allowed to meet a few days before the big wedding.

Otherwise, if you see each other early, you will leave early, and the loving couple will have bumpy roads in love, and even protect each other and hate each other.

Therefore, it is inevitable that people outside the government will slander her for her bad style when picking up the plane, and they can't wait to meet the groom the day before the wedding.

Although Xiao Jinxuan really didn't care how others judged her, but one more thing is worse than one less thing, a low profile can save a lot of trouble, so of course she won't ask for trouble.

And after entering Prince Rui's Mansion, the sky had already gradually darkened, Yu An, the chief manager of Prince Rui's Mansion who had been waiting for a long time, immediately led Xiao Jinxuan to the back garden of the Prince Rui's Mansion.

Not long after stepping into the yard, Xiao Jinxuan saw Zhou Xianrui standing with his hands behind his back in a gazebo.

Looking at the stalwart and resolute back of the other party, Xiao Jinxuan couldn't help feeling that, compared with the benevolent and moderate prince, and Zhou Xiantai who was too sharp, Zhou Xianrui was indeed more dignified and calm as an emperor.

Moreover, Xiao Jinxuan believed even more that if Zhou Xianrui ascended the throne and proclaimed himself emperor, it would be a blessing for the people of Great Zhou.

Because the other party's pro-government and love for the people, virtuous and upright, are obvious to all, and these are becoming the necessary conditions for a generation of wise kings.

As soon as he entered the garden, seeing Yu An, he stopped Wenxin and Xiangping.

Knowing that Zhou Xianrui should have ordered this early in the morning, she guessed that the other party might have something to say to her alone, so Xiao Jinxuan walked towards the gazebo without wasting any time.

And when Xiao Jinxuan was still a few meters away before entering the gazebo, Zhou Xianrui, who was standing with his back to her, immediately felt someone coming behind him.

When Zhou Xianrui turned around, he saw Xiao Jinxuan, who was wearing a dark purple lilac skirt, walking slowly towards him.

Immediately at this moment, Zhou Xianrui, who had been a little tired and anxious due to party and government duties for many days, only felt a moment of peace in his heart, as if he had even relaxed his mood a lot.

And this time Xiao Jinxuan, who had already come to the other party, asked humbly and decently after being greeted with blessings:
"I don't know why Your Highness invited Jinxuan here on the eve of the big wedding. You should know that this is actually not in line with etiquette. If the Xue family knows this, they should use this as an excuse to criticize the prince for your improper behavior. gone."

Hearing these words, Zhou Xianrui smiled lightly indifferently.

Then he took the exquisitely crafted brocade box that he put on the stone table in the gazebo, and directly picked it up and handed it to Xiao Jinxuan.

"Jinxuan, it is because we are going to get married tomorrow. So I have to ask you again, but I am ready to marry me and be my concubine Zhou Xianrui. After all, if you go back now, I will be safe I will protect you, and our mutual marriage will be over."

Don't look at Zhou Xianrui's calm demeanor when he can speak, in fact, only he knows that his heart is beating like a drum, and even his palms are overflowing with sweat.

For this big wedding, Zhou Xianrui is naturally very excited to marry the woman he still admires as his concubine.

But when he thought about this marriage, he was not only sorry for the dead Zhou Xianyu, but also not at Xiao Jinxuan's wish, so he couldn't help hesitating and blaming himself, undecided.

Zhou Xianrui, who was tormented by this complex and contradictory feeling for a long time, finally decided to meet Xiao Jinxuan on the eve of the wedding, and hand over the initiative of choice to the other party to make the final decision.

Seeing Xiao Jinxuan, a look of struggle flashed in her eyes.

After Zhou Xianrui couldn't help sighing, he pointed to the brocade box in the opponent's hand and said in a soft voice:
"In this brocade box is a phoenix blood jade bracelet. This king personally ordered someone to carve it for you with a piece of phoenix blood jade that was hard to find a few years ago. If Jinxuan is ready to become a side concubine, then So I put on this bracelet. Together with this king, I will check and balance the Xue family, avenge Xianyu and the [-] expeditionary generals, and stabilize the situation in the court of the Great Zhou Dynasty. I will respect your opinion on how to choose."

(End of this chapter)