Chapter 15 Chapter Fourteen Staying together, life and death depend on each other

Chen Xiang stands under the cherry tree, looking hopefully at Chun Shou's figure gradually disappearing.The breeze blew through the treetops, and two butterflies were attracted by the fragrance, chasing and crossing the courtyard wall, playing lightly on top of her head... At night, the clan mansion looked more and more cold and gloomy.A solitary lamp swayed silently in the room where Yinxiang lived before. With this faint light, Chen Xiang carefully looked at the furnishings in the room.Everything has not changed from before, the bed, chair, table and table are still the same, but there is no "him".The happy time we had spent together seemed like a dream without a trace.

No, not a dream.She kept every bit of it firmly in her heart. When her eyes fell on the bed, she would think of him holding her and singing in her ear.His voice is so clear and clear, and his embrace is so warm and firm.Gentle kisses fell on her face and lips, his face so close at hand was so charming and affectionate... When her eyes fell on the table, she would think of the way she fed him.In the past, he was high above and out of reach, but at that time he was like a naughty child.She will praise her craftsmanship without hesitation, and because of picky eaters, Xiao Xinger will be coaxed and persuaded by her, and finally eat them all with a smile...

When her eyes fell on the hall, she would think of the happy time when she played hide-and-seek with him.She closed her eyes, and the two groped for each other to find each other.The moment each other's fingers touched, he would grab her hand suddenly, pull her into his arms and hug her tightly.Even through the clothes, she could still hear his violent heartbeat.Such a feeling, as if I have been searching for thousands of years, and finally met at this moment... One by one, no matter where her eyes fall, she will recall all kinds of memories.The trivial things that are not worth mentioning in the eyes of others are all treasures buried in her heart.

"Advise Jun not to cherish golden thread clothes, advise Jun to cherish when he was young--" Tears clouded his vision, Chen Xiang sobbed and raised his hand to cover his eyes.Unexpectedly, as soon as the words fell, another extremely familiar voice suddenly came from behind. "There are flowers that can be broken straight, don't wait for no flowers to break branches." This voice...is it a hallucination caused by her thinking too much, or is he... right behind her at this moment? Chen Xiang's body shook and trembled uncontrollably.The hand covering the eyes moved away a gap, and slowly turned around to look.

The lantern was a bit dim, but it barely illuminated a radius of about ten feet.Even so, it was enough for her to see the man standing behind her clearly. Tall and straight, with a handsome silhouette, although his eyes were covered with cloth scarves, it did not detract from his noble temperament in the slightest. After being dazed for a moment, Chen Xiang quickly rushed over and wanted to get out of the door.Her waist tightened suddenly, and she was already hugged tightly by him. "I've been waiting here for a long time, do you still want to run?" The warm breath rushed to his ears, and Chen Xiang's heart beat immediately became stagnant.As if feeling uneasy, Yinxiang opened his mouth and bit her earlobe lightly, causing her blush to spread all the way to her neck.

"Why...why wait?" Although she tried her best to keep calm, the rapid and disorderly breathing still revealed her state of mind.Yinxiang smiled slightly after hearing this, and still pressed his lips to her ear and whispered: "Because I missed it, there will be no more." Being moved to tears again by this affectionate words, Chen Xiang closed her eyes and choked with sobs: "Can you be sure that what you are waiting for... is what you want?" "Of course." Yinxiang said these four words firmly, he loosened the arms that imprisoned Chen Xiang, and helped her stand in front of him, his hot eyes fell on her face through the cloth scarf. "Sometimes I even think, how good it would be if my eyes couldn't see all the time, how good it would be if I was locked here all the time, at least you are still by my side and will never leave."

Speaking of this, Yin Xiang tore off the cloth strips covering his eyes and looked at Chen Xiang. "It really is you." "I..." Not daring to look into Yin Xiang's dark eyes, Chen Xiang turned his head to the side and was about to speak, but he blocked the rest of his words. "Don't say you don't love me, don't use the truth to oppress me, and don't lie to me..." "But..." Chen Xiang was still hesitating, thinking of what Yinzhen said, her heart felt a chill. "No but, as long as you stay with me, leave it to me from the emperor, you see—" Knowing what Chen Xiang was worried about, Yinxiang took out two bags from behind like a magic trick. "If someone doesn't let us be together, it's a big deal for us to fly away."

"This...how can this be done? My lord, I..." Yinxiang's gaze was firm and persistent, Chen Xiang felt like a fish longing for water, involuntarily sinking into his sea-like eyes, in vain He wanted to struggle, but he reached out and gently covered his lips. "Chen Xiang, I don't have any other good things about me, just a promise, you forgot that I made a wish with you?" Not giving her any chance to escape, Yinxiang instead clings to her hand, sticking it against his chest to feel the heart beating. "What wish?" Seduced by his gentle smile, Chen Xiang asked in a daze.

Yinxiang smiled slightly, and pulled her hard with his hands to wrap her in his arms again.Slowly sticking it to her ear, she hummed a song softly: "Death and life are inseparable, talk to Zicheng; hold your hand, and grow old together..." Chen Xiang couldn't restrain herself any longer, she fell on his chest and wept bitterly. Yinxiang didn't persuade her, but just stroked her back gently, letting her cry until she was in the dark, venting out all the grievances, pains and sorrows accumulated in her heart for several moons.After taking a few deep breaths, his eye sockets were a little moist, his arms subconsciously tightened a little, and the joy of regaining what was lost filled his chest.

When he learned that Chen Xiang was the woman he was looking for, the joy and excitement even exceeded his imagination.Originally, he had feelings for her that were endless and chaotic, but because of Liuli, he had to give up cruelly.Fortunately, God was merciful, and she, who was almost lost at the beginning, made a big circle and returned to his side. Recalling the cruel and unfeeling words he said to her, he was so annoyed that he wanted to hit the wall.Fortunately, it's not too late, he can spend his whole life to compensate her for being with her, even if he loses his prosperity, wealth and bright future, he will have no regrets.

Feeling that the person in his arms gradually calmed down, Yinxiang slowly lifted her up, looked deeply into her moist and clear eyes, and hit her heart word by word. "Don't say anything about giving up, don't leave me anymore, because losing you is the biggest blow in my life, you—do you understand?" There were still tears in Chen Xiang's eyes, but the sweetest smile floated on his lips.Looking back into Yinxiang's eyes, she nodded heavily. Yin Xiang also laughed, took Chen Xiang's hand and ran out: "Come on, I'll take you to a place——" In the silent night, the two held hands tightly, walked around the arch and through the corridor, and finally came to a palace. Yanxi Palace? Why did he suddenly bring her here? Following Yin Xiang's side and pushing open the heavy courtyard door, Chen Xiang felt as if he had passed away for a while.Three or five fluorescent butterflies lingered in the bushes, and when they saw someone approaching, they flapped their wings unhurriedly and flew up. Tilting his head to see Chen Xiang's astonishment, Yinxiang explained with a light smile: "I used the method you gave me back then, but now the weather is still cold and most of the butterflies haven't come out yet, only these A few greedy guys." Recalling that beautiful night, Chen Xiang couldn't help but smile.I thought that Yinxiang brought her here to relive old dreams, but he didn't stop walking, dragging her all the way into the main hall of Yanxi Palace. As soon as he entered the door, Chen Xiang felt that something was wrong.After searching around, I finally found out where the problem was: "I remember there was a cage here, why is it missing?" "Because you have opened the cage in my heart." Without letting go of Chen Xiang's hand, Yin Xiang put the other hand into his bosom, took out the jade earring and carefully put it on Chen Xiang's ear. "Did you know? Our fate was actually doomed early on." From the moment he put the cloak on her petite shoulders seven years ago, he and her were bound together by fate.It's just that I was young and ignorant at that time, and didn't notice the inexplicable throbbing.After meeting several times, love has already sprouted unconsciously.His indifferent and lonely world was slowly filled by her slender figure.His heart was moved, but he didn't know it, and because he mistook Liuli, he deliberately suppressed this feeling.It wasn't until the truth came to light that he was delighted to discover that the person who was pulled at the other end of the red line had always been her... "...So that's the case." Chen Xiang slowly reached out and stroked the dangling earrings, the scene of meeting Yinxiang in childhood was vivid in his memory.Muttering to herself, she smiled lightly.Fate is indeed a wonderful thing.This cold palace locked her youth and freedom, but could not lock her love and happiness.As long as he is there, no matter how hard it is, there is hope. His body was suddenly hugged into a familiar embrace, his warm lips slowly approached, Chen Xiang closed her eyes shyly, and greeted her with a smile... next morning. In front of Shenwu Gate, a spacious and comfortable carriage has already been prepared. Asking the eunuch to send a farewell letter to Concubine De, Yin Xiang changed into an ordinary attire, dismissed the coachman's entourage, and helped Chen Xiang into the carriage. After receiving the waist card from Yinxiang, the guard did not open the palace gate with a smile as before, but raised his head to look at him and Chen Xiang in panic, and then handed back the waist card. "The emperor has a decree. Without the emperor's oral order, Prince Yi is not allowed to leave the Forbidden City." Chen Xiang panicked when she heard this, and quickly raised her head to look at Yin Xiang.Now that Yinzhen already knew his plan, it would be extremely difficult to leave here! "Don't be afraid, I'm here." Stretching out his hand to hold Chen Xiang's trembling hand, Yin Xiang's voice was calm and powerful although it was not high. "I'll go to the emperor and make it clear. If he refuses to allow it, at worst we can..." "What would Prince Yi want to say to me?" Before Yinxiang finished speaking, Yinzhen's cold and deep voice suddenly came from behind him.Looking back, I saw him walking over like water surrounded by a group of court ladies and eunuchs. Yin Xiang helped Chen Xiang off the carriage, and pulled her to kneel in front of Yin Zhen. "See the emperor." "Thirteenth brother, what are you doing here?" He waved his hand to let the idlers wait back, Yin Zhen frowned and looked at Yin Xiang and Chen Xiang who were kneeling in front of him.Facing these two people, he really didn't want to put on the emperor's airs. "Didn't the emperor already know?" Yin Xiang raised his eyes to look directly at Yin Zhen, his dark eyes were full of determination. "My younger brother just wants to be with the one I love in my heart, please let the emperor do it." The corner of Yinzhen's eyes twitched, and his brows were furrowed even tighter.His eyes swept over Chen Xiang, and fixed on Yin Xiang. "She's just a little court lady, is it worth it for you?" "Emotion has nothing to do with identity, age, or even everything. I have her in my heart, so I want to be with her, regardless of whether it's worth it or not." Yin Xiang straightened up on his knees, and tightly grasped Chen Xiang's hand.After finally meeting again, he will never let her go in this life! "Okay, okay, you're so stubborn, aren't you afraid I'll punish you?" Yinzhen's voice was even colder, his face was gloomy, as if he was about to explode at any moment, smashing the kneeling two to pieces. Yinxiang remained silent, and looked back at Chenxiang.As if she had a tacit understanding, she also looked up at this time.In the clear and moist eyes, there was a brilliant and bright light.Looking into his eyes, she nodded slightly.Yinxiang smiled slightly, looked at Yinzhen again and said in a deep voice, "If I die, she will accompany me, just like when she dies, I will accompany her." "You..." Yinzhen gasped, clenched his hands into fists by his sides, narrowed his eyes suddenly, and stared at the tightly clenched hands of the two. Yinxiang and Chenxiang lowered their heads, waiting for Yinzhen's fate with resolute expressions.The warm temperature came from each other's palms, and they didn't have any fear in their hearts. Even if they were decapitated now, they didn't regret it. After waiting like this for a long time, Yinzhen still did not see the decree.Yinxiang and Chenxiang were fearless, but the guards, maids and eunuchs who were waiting not far away were already scared out of their wits. Although they had already retreated, they could still feel the raging anger emanating from Yinzhen's body, and they quietly retreated a few steps back in fear, holding their breath, lest the emperor suddenly suffer from a sudden attack. In front of the Shenwu Gate, there was silence.After an unknown amount of time, a bird flapped its wings and landed on the tower of the Shenwu Gate, and a few crisp chirps broke the deathly silence. Yinzhen's body shook, and he looked up at the bird as if waking up from a dream.After staring for a moment, his hand quietly slipped into his sleeve, and he held something tightly, took a deep breath, and suddenly burst out laughing. "Okay, okay, I'm just joking, it's not that serious. But Chen Xiang, there is one thing you have to promise me." After laughing, Yin Zhen straightened his face and said in a deep voice. Chen Xiang didn't know what was going on, she lowered her eyelashes and said in a low voice: "Please tell me, Your Majesty." "Prince Yi is such a talented person, how can I accompany you to retreat?" Yinzhen paused deliberately when he said this, and when Chen Xiang and Yinxiang were already in despair, he suddenly changed his tone and said with a loud smile: "I promise you three It's a month's vacation, have fun, come back and continue to help me, if he slackens, I'll just ask you." Chen Xiang didn't have any hope at first, but she didn't expect Yinzhen to say such words.Things changed so suddenly that she stayed there for a while, not knowing how to react.It wasn't until Yinxiang smiled and squeezed her hand that he came back to his senses and hurriedly kowtowed to thank him: "Your servant obeys." Yin Zhen stepped forward to help the two of them up personally, and smiled at Chen Xiang: "You are not a slave now, you are my younger brother and sister." Understanding Yinzhen's meaning, Chen Xiang blushed, lowered her head and said like a mosquito: "...the concubine obeys the order." Finally, he took a deep look at Chen Xiang and hid her shadow in the depths of his pupils.Yinzhen let out a long laugh, and patted Yinxiang's shoulder. "Go, go to the mountains and rivers, it's rare in life to be in love, don't let down the true love between each other." "Thank you, Your Majesty!" After thanking Yinxiang, he pulled Chen Xiang up, got into the chariot and rode away quickly. Watching them leave, the smile on Yinzhen's face faded, he sighed, turned and walked away... As the sun set in the west, the afterglow slanted into the Hall of Supreme Harmony, and wherever it went, it was dyed with a golden halo. Yinzhen sat alone on the high dragon chair, raising his eyes to scan the resplendent palace.After losing the support of the courtiers, the empty hall looked extremely deserted. Suddenly, he suddenly had an illusion.The huge dragon-wrapped pillars covered with powder and gold moved slowly, becoming smaller and closer, and finally turned into a golden birdcage, locking him firmly inside. Yinzhen's breathing was stagnant, and his chest felt a little tight.Shaking his head to get rid of this ridiculous idea, he reached into his sleeve and took out a silk handkerchief. Sipa is not yet finished, only embroidered a butterfly in the corner.Dance lightly and lifelike, it was exactly what he snatched from Chen Xiang that day. "The thirteenth brother picked up a handkerchief and got a Fujin. Now I also picked up a handkerchief. Guess what I'll get?" The ridicule of that day is still in my ears, thinking of Chen Xiang's timid look, Yinzhen is silent In the eyes of indifference, there was finally a trace of fluctuation. "Gold is easy to get, sincerity is hard to find. Even if you have the world, you are still a lonely family. Old Thirteen, you are still welcome, hahaha..." With a self-deprecating smile, Yinzhen threw down the silk handkerchief, got up and walked out. The last rays of the setting sun dissipated, and the gorgeous sky gradually dimmed.Two butterflies are chasing each other, dancing and playing in the flowers.A bird flew alone over the treetops, leaving behind a series of lonely chirps...