NFBE Chapter 208 Gao Xian Can't Hold Back Any Longer (Gao Xian's Torture)
Chapter 208 Gao Xian Can't Hold Back Any Longer (Gao Xian's Torture)
Seeing his third brother's silly appearance, Xie Jingchun reached out and ruffled his hair.
"Third brother, you learned to bow so quickly!"
Seeing that Xie Jingchun had messed up the hairstyle his mother had tied for him, Xie Jue was so angry that he jumped up and hit him.
"You bad brother! I'll hit you! I'll hit you!"
Xie Jingchun made a face at him, "Hehehe, you can't hit me."
Xie Jing: ...
How old are you, brother?
Qin Jiuwei was used to the three children always acting this way.
She looked at the courtyard in front of her, nodded in satisfaction, and led the children inside.
Kaiyuan Temple arranged a courtyard for them that was neither too big nor too small.
The three children shared a room, with Qin Jiuwei and Xie Yanli sharing another room.
The meditation room was serene and quiet, lacking the exquisite luxury of the Marquis's mansion, but it was still clean and tidy. Several elegant landscape paintings hung on the walls, adding to its refined atmosphere.
Gao Xian didn't live with them, but they weren't far away either.
When Qin Jiuwei passed by just now, she clearly felt a heavy pressure.
It's obvious that there are many bodyguards around Gao Xian, protecting him in the shadows.
But that's none of her business.
She just wants to continue living her current carefree and comfortable life, undisturbed by anyone.
Now on the other side.
"Your Majesty, lunch is ready. Shall I go and invite Prince Xie and his wife to come over?"
Eunuch Li asked respectfully.
According to his observation, the Emperor seemed to quite enjoy being with Prince Xie and his wife.
Every time I'm with the two of them, my expression softens considerably.
As a servant, one naturally has to find ways to please the emperor.
When the emperor is happy, their lives will be better.
Upon hearing this, Gao Xian slowly raised his eyelashes.
Although Kaiyuan Temple is a vegetarian temple, they dared not neglect him.
Even vegetarian dishes are prepared in countless ways.
The lunch today was very lavish, and it looked just as good as what we had in the palace.
Even though Xie Yanli was of noble status, he would not have received such treatment.
Do you want……
Gao Xian's heart stirred, and his long eyelashes trembled.
He opened his mouth, but only managed to squeeze out a few words.
"Never mind, no need."
Although Li Gonggong was puzzled, he still respectfully nodded in the end, "Yes."
Qin Jiuwei spent the whole afternoon playing with the children in the yard.
She didn't return to the house until the sun had set.
As soon as the door was opened, Xie Yanli was seen flipping through a book on the couch, the lamplight illuminating his handsome features.
Hearing the noise, he suddenly looked up, his brow twitching slightly.
"Is everything settled?" Qin Jiuwei stepped closer to him.
This afternoon, Xie Yanli was playing with them in the courtyard when Zizhu suddenly delivered an urgent military report.
Xie Yanli had no choice but to go back to his work.
"Yes, I'm all done." Xie Yanli said softly.
When Qin Jiuwei walked to the soft couch, she realized that Xie Yanli seemed to have already taken a bath.
His long, black hair cascaded over his shoulders, with a few strands clinging to his face, making his silvery complexion appear even more striking.
His dark, jade-like eyes were fixed on her, his gaze deep and unfathomable.
Qin Jiuwei: ……
Everything is already prepared.
"You dare to think such a thing in a place of pure Buddhist teachings?" Qin Jiu said with a slight reproach.
"If you have Buddha in your heart, Buddha will understand."
"raving!"
Xie Yanli smiled and was about to reach out and pull Qin Jiuwei into his arms.
The wooden door was suddenly pushed open from the outside.
Xie Jue rushed in, looking excited.
"Father, Mother! Let's go catch fireflies together!"
Xie Yanli: ...
Fireflies? What fireflies are you catching?
"Mother, I've heard that fireflies at night are just like stars, and they're so beautiful!"
As Xie Jue spoke, he gestured wildly with his hands, holding a net that had already been prepared.
“Yes, Mother, let’s go together. It’s rare for us to get out and have some fun,” Xie Jingchun chimed in.
Qin Jiuwei looked at their expectant eyes and her heart stirred slightly.
That makes sense.
The children spend most of their time indoors and rarely have such opportunities to run around freely.
"Okay, Mother will go with you."
"Yay!" Xie Jue was the first to shout in celebration, then he looked at Xie Yanli and asked, "What about Father? Does Father want to come with us?"
Qin Jiuwei couldn't help but chuckle to herself as she recalled what had just happened.
But she still spoke up to explain, "Your father has already taken a bath; your mother will accompany you."
"Father, why are you taking a bath so early?" Xie Jingchun asked, puzzled.
Xie Yanli: ...
Child, this is not something you should be listening to.
Qin Jiuwei led the two children out of the room. A gentle night breeze blew by, carrying a slight chill and a faint floral fragrance.
Xie Jingchun and Xie Jue ran ahead, each holding a net in their hands.
His gaze was fixed on the fireflies that appeared and disappeared around him.
"Mother, come quickly!" Xie Jue turned around and called out in a clear voice.
Qin Jiuwei instructed, "Run slowly, don't fall, and watch your step."
As she spoke, she gently lifted her skirt and quickened her pace, trying to catch up with the two, but still fell a few steps behind.
Before long, Xie Jingchun discovered the fireflies.
"The fireflies are over there!" He pointed ahead, a smile spreading across his thin, handsome face.
"Catch it! Catch it!" Xie Jue waved his small net and charged towards the fireflies like an excited calf.
The two children's figures quickly disappeared from view. Qin Jiuwei was worried and immediately ordered the servant beside her to chase after them.
Qin Jiuwei stood there, looking in the direction the two had disappeared, and frowned slightly.
With servants around, nothing should happen.
At this moment, Gao Xiangan had just finished reciting the sutra with the abbot and turned past a pavilion when he suddenly stopped.
He spotted Qin Jiuwei standing alone in the moonlight at a glance.
She wore a light pink dress, and the white gauze over her body was blown by the night wind, making her look as ethereal as clouds and mist, which further accentuated her graceful figure.
She loosely tied her long hair up, with a few stray strands falling around her fair neck, making her face appear even more beautiful and charming.
Gao Xian's heart raced, and he walked toward her uncontrollably.
"Your Majesty?" Xiao He was startled when she saw Gao Xian suddenly appear and couldn't help but exclaim.
Upon hearing this, Qin Jiuwei's back stiffened abruptly.
She slowly turned her head and met Gao Xian's dark eyes, her heart skipped a beat.
What a coincidence that we ran into each other...
After meeting her gaze, Gao Xian could no longer contain his suppressed emotions, which nearly burst forth and engulfed everything in front of him.