Qi Xu had asked his father for advice on leaving the palace to celebrate his birthday. He had always been a top priority in front of the emperor, so all the arrangements for his birthday naturally went as he wished.
By that day, Yun Ziyi had already prepared a cruise ship on the lake on the outskirts of Beijing. He had checked the surroundings, and there were also guards arranged by the emperor and the noble concubine. Not to say it was foolproof, it was definitely cautious.
There were really not many lotus flowers left in early autumn, but neither of them was really keen on admiring flowers and cooking wine. On the contrary, it was more pleasant to visit the lake in the refreshing autumn day.
The two got on the boat. The boat was still shaking a little, so they entered the cabin first.
There were a lot of refreshments in the cabin. Yun Ziyi and Wei Zhang asked about Qi Xu’s preferences, and everything they prepared was to his taste.
The two of them sat in the cabin, sipping tea and chatting.
"Except for the few remaining lotuses on the lake, the scenery is not as beautiful as that of Yuhu. I wonder if Your Highness is disappointed?" Yun Ziyi rarely wore brightly colored clothes, and the lotus-colored gown made her look pretty and handsome. , compared to the gentle scholar of the past, he looks more like a handsome young man. He displays the folding fan in his hand and looks completely chic.
Qi Xu could hardly take her eyes away from her husband. Just looking at him like this seemed to bring about countless joys easily.
"Of course not." Qi Xu felt the noise in his chest, and his curved eyes were filled with the autumn sun, "Yuhu is full of my father's concubines. I have never been there since I was a child. After a while, nothing can compare to the freedom outside the palace."
Yun Ziyi smiled helplessly and made a silent gesture: "Don't let others hear this."
"I understand." Qi Xu also made a gesture of silence. He naturally knew that it was not easy to say such things. As a prince, he had to be careful in his words and deeds. He only did this in front of Yun Ziyi. Reveal some thoughts.
It’s not that Qi Xu doesn’t know that even if Yun Ziyi doesn’t participate in the court disputes, he is still the prince in name, but he can’t help but lower his guard against him, not to mention, just because he is his father. The gentleman assigned to the prince has naturally been pre-set by everyone. Even if he said something he shouldn't have said in front of Yun Ziyi, if he relayed it from his mouth, it would be fabricated out of thin air and no one would believe it.
These thoughts were heard by Yun Ziyi without saying a word. Instead of being displeased, he felt a little sad.
Qi Xu was only eleven years old after his birthday, but because he was born on the cusp of the storm, now there are so many thoughts hidden behind even one sentence, and he could not help but feel tired listening to it.
Not to mention spending your life in such a situation of being cautious and paying attention to everything.
In fact, he is not like this. If he didn't have the ability to read minds, he would probably be walking on thin ice in this court struggle. Even if he could really accumulate enough merits to become an immortal, It may not be possible to find a truly peaceful paradise.
Yun Ziyi sighed lightlyHe put away the folding fan in his hand and said in a warm voice: "We are almost to the middle of the lake. Do you want to go out and enjoy the breeze?"
"Listen to sir." Qi Xu nodded naturally.
The wind in early autumn still carries the residual heat of summer, but this bit of heat is not dry at all. It is just a gentle warmth, and there is a bit of coldness in this warmth, but it is not a bone-chilling cold. It's just the coolness of early autumn.
Such wind brings the moist water vapor from the lake, making people feel comfortable all over.
At this time of year, there is nothing haggard about it, and the vegetation around the lake is lush and green. If not for everyone knowing that this is the autumn of the year that waxes and wanes, it would still seem to be full of vitality.
How can all the creatures in the world understand that all living beings are suffering, and before the time of withering comes, they all care about their own beauty.
"There is no lotus pond in the palace. I heard from my mother and concubine that there is a lotus pond in the palace. It is very beautiful. Although I have never been there, I look at the lotus today and it is just like this. I don't feel it is a pity." Qi Xu said this, but there was no trace of disappointment in his tone, but instead he was full of interest, "In my opinion, it's not as good-looking as the clothes Mr. is wearing today."
Yun Ziyi couldn't help laughing when he heard this: "I I picked this outfit originally to suit the occasion, but now it looks like it’s taking the spotlight.”
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"How can you say that you are taking over the spotlight? Those lotus flowers are nothing. Your husband is the protagonist of my day." Qi Xu said with a smile.
"It's an honor." Yun Ziyi nodded with a smile and followed him.
Qi Xu took advantage of the situation and moved closer, almost leaning against Yun Ziyi. He glanced at the lotus not far away, and then at Yun Ziyi, who was wearing a lotus-colored gown. His eyes were also fixed on Yun Ziyi.
Mr. Yun is indeed "people are more beautiful than flowers." Whoever sees him has the heart to admire flowers?
Yun Ziyi felt Qi Xu's gaze on her, and was about to make a joke, but suddenly noticed a dangerous movement in this peaceful place.
He is a person who has reached the top of the world of cultivation in the light of swords and shadows. Even if he does not have the consciousness that he used to be able to see clearly within a hundred miles, he is still far sharper than ordinary people.
Not to mention the perception of murderous intent.
Before Yun Ziyi could think deeply, he quickly pulled Qi Xu into the cabin.
Although I have checked the surroundings before, if there is someone with ulterior motives, it is still impossible to prevent it. The lake is empty and surrounded by lush vegetation. It is really suitable for assassins to hide. Even the guards and boatmen are at this moment. Nor can it be fully trusted.
"Sir, what's going on?" Qi Xu was suddenly pulled into the cabin. He didn't look displeased at all, but just puzzled.
"Your Highness, be careful." Yun Ziyi had no time to explain, so he only told him with a solemn expression.
Qi Xu understood it immediately, and without asking any more questions, he consciously stayed far away.Don't dare to move rashly in the corner away from the window.
As expected, within a few breaths, several feather arrows shot through the air and nailed the cabin, causing the entire ship to shake violently.
What’s more, several assassins who came from nowhere boarded the ship.
Fortunately, the ship was large and strong enough, and the number of assassins was not too large. There was no risk of the ship sinking, arrows did not attack again, and there were faint sounds of fighting from the shore. It seemed that at least The guards on the shore are quite reliable.
The guards and boatmen on the boat disappeared in an instant. They were either killed by the assassin and fell into the water, or they were connected with the assassin.
Yun Ziyi carried a short sword for self-defense. With the number and skill of these assassins, he could handle it even if he had to protect Qi Xu.
But during the fierce confrontation, Yun Ziyi discovered something unusual.
These assassins seemed to be coming for Qi Xu, but at this moment they seemed to be completely restrained by him, easily putting the cart before the horse.
Even if he wanted to get rid of his own trouble first, it was a bit unreasonable. Although his skills were pretty good, he didn't target the vital points. It seemed that he didn't want to kill him, nor did he want to hurt Qi Xu.
In the flash of lightning, all kinds of strange things were connected in my mind.
The sharp sword in Yun Ziyi's hand pierced the throat of an assassin, and bright red blood splashed onto his pale cheeks, slowly sliding down, revealing a sad and fresh smile.
"That's it."