I stood numbly at the gate, looking at both of them with somewhat frightened eyes.

What news made both of them like this?

Not only the two of them, but Xue Muhua who was standing next to Pei Yuanfeng, and the Han sisters who came forward after hearing the sound, all felt that something was wrong and followed their gazes. For a moment, I was stared at by those eyes, and it was clear that there was nothing else.

It didn't happen, but it seemed like there was already a feeling of suffocation.

Subconsciously, I whispered: "What happened?"

When the question came out, they both lowered their heads almost at the same time and looked at the letter in their hands, as if they wanted to confirm whether the news was true or whether they had read it wrong.

I became more and more uneasy and took a step closer to them: "What happened?"

That strange atmosphere made everyone around him a little uneasy. Xue Muhua carefully held Pei Yuanfeng's arm and looked at the letter. He didn't seem to understand. He whispered in confusion: "Is this news important?

?"

Pei Yuanfeng did not speak, but looked at Pei Yuanxiu opposite.

I frowned and turned my head away.

By this time, Pei Yuanxiu had regained some composure, but his face was still a little pale. His eyes were dark, and he looked at the letter in his hand for a long time. Finally, he raised his head and met my puzzled gaze, and said softly.

:"Qingying."

"Huh?"

"You - you better see for yourself."

After saying that, he handed me the letter.

I was full of doubts, but also a little uneasy. Just from their expressions when they saw the news, I even felt that none of them wanted me to know the news, but now that Pei Yuanxiu directly gave me the letter, it made me feel even more

, the message conveyed here is anything but ordinary!

Thinking of this, the tips of my outstretched fingers felt a little cold, but I immediately took the letter.

This is indeed the news from their messenger. For people of his and Pei Yuanfeng's status, they naturally need to know everything big and small that is happening in all aspects. It is said that one hair can affect the whole body, and the success or failure of some things often depends on the situation.

In some of the smallest details, when I took the piece of paper, I realized that what was written on it were all news from the nearby state capital.

I browsed through it hastily.

The above uses very simple but detailed words to describe a series of actions taken by Pei Yuanhao these days.

I learned that during my trip south, he was not idle. Instead, he immediately formulated a series of new policies and promulgated decrees from the capital to various places for implementation. Not only did he avoid the long-term harassment from the East Chahe Department,

The people in the Hehuang area who were tortured by the war had to do corvee work for a year, and a new tax system was implemented in Henan Prefecture, Huizhou and other places!

When I saw this, my hands trembled.

As expected, he started the new tax system!

I still remember that when I told him about this idea, he also showed strong interest. However, because of the obstruction of senior ministers such as Shen Gongye, the new tax system was temporarily shelved; after the fall of Shen Gongye, all my plans

All the energy was invested in how to get out of the palace and find Li'er, but did not pay attention to what happened in the court at all.

It turns out that Pei Yuanhao has not forgotten it.

From the information on the letterhead, it seems that although the New Deal is still strongly opposed by the gentry and local powerful people, it is somewhat difficult to implement because the biggest resistance in the court has disappeared, but it is not impossible. It is conceivable that in the future, it will

More and more smoothly.

Seeing this, I felt a sense of joy in my heart.

Of course, I don’t think this is my credit. In the final analysis, I just spread the word among the people. The person who proposed the new tax system is Qing Han, and the person who is willing to risk the world’s disapproval to implement the new tax system is Pei Yuanhao.

It seems that the two of them must have reached an agreement to implement the new tax system so quickly.

Thinking of this, I couldn't help but smile lightly, but the smile was somewhat bitter.

He will succeed in the end.

He didn't choose me, but chose his dream. Where I couldn't see, he was getting closer and closer to his dream step by step.

I'm... really happy for him.

Just——

Although these news will have a considerable impact on the general trend of the world now and even in the future, it does not seem to make Pei Yuanxiu and Pei Yuanfeng lose their composure like just now.

Thinking like this, I scanned the piece of paper from beginning to end, only to find that in the bottom corner of the paper, almost covered by my fingers, there was a line of small and inconspicuous words written on it. Obviously,

, those who inquired about the news and sent the message did not think this was too important, so they put it at the end and described it in just a few words.

However, those few words stuck into my eyes like needles——

The eldest princess pointed out the marriage to Liu Qinghan, the Minister of Household Affairs.

A dazzling white light flashed across the dark cloud-covered sky, as if the entire world was about to be split open, followed by an earth-shaking loud noise that shocked everyone.

It’s the first thunder of spring.

And as the white light flashed across the sky, a white light also flashed before my eyes.

In the white light, nothing could be seen, only those few words were like needles stuck in my eyes. Not only were they clear, but there was almost suffocating pain.

The eldest princess pointed out the marriage to Liu Qinghan, the Minister of Household Affairs...

Referring to marriage...

Liu...Qinghan...

Referring to marriage...

Marriage!

I stood there motionless, without speaking, or even with any expression. I don’t know how long it took, but the white light that almost blinded me slowly faded away, and I seemed to have regained my vision, hearing, and touch.

I felt someone holding my arm, and the familiar but distant voices of Pei Yuanxiu and Pei Yuanfeng sounded from the horizon——

"Qing Ying? Qing Ying!"

"..."

I lowered my head again, looked at those dazzling words, and finally slowly closed my cramped fingertips.

Seeing my movement, Pei Yuanxiu seemed to be even more worried. He grabbed my thin arm and squeezed it hard: "Qingying!"

"..."

I raised my head and looked at him in confusion, then looked at Pei Yuanfeng next to me who also had a concerned look on his face. I thought about it and nodded: "Yeah."

The two of them heard my voice, but they were not at all relieved. At this time, they all saw that the fact that I could still say "um" was not because I was calm, but because I had reached the point of being absent-minded. Even if I was there,

I don’t know what to do anymore.

Pei Yuanfeng said carefully: "Are you okay?"

"..."

I stared blankly for a while, then shook my head. It wasn't that I didn't want to answer him, but before I opened my mouth, I could feel my throat trembling. I was completely speechless and speechless. The blood in my body had flowed to nowhere.

After I went there, I just felt that my hair was swollen, as if it was about to burst. That feeling made me want to vomit, but I couldn't.

After thinking for a while, he spoke calmly, but his voice became hoarse in an instant: "Have a nice trip, you."

"Qingying?"

"I'll see you off just a short distance away. I...I'm a little...uncomfortable."

Pei Yuanxiu followed his example, held my arm and pulled me into his arms. I was speechless and had no strength to resist and push him away. When I leaned into his chest, all the bones in my body seemed to be soft.

It was a little difficult to breathe, but she still raised her pale face and said to him: "I, I want to take a rest."

"I will send you back to the inner courtyard immediately."

"No."

"Ah?"

"Li'er is here, so I won't go back there."

"Then you——"

"Just find me a place—please..."

The more I spoke, the harder it became and my face became more and more ugly. Pei Yuanxiu wanted to say something else, but when he saw my pale face, he immediately said, "Okay, I'll accompany you there."

As he spoke, he turned back to look at Pei Yuanfeng. At this time, I couldn't hear clearly what they were saying. I could only barely see Pei Yuanfeng's serious face, staring at my pale face for a long time, and finally nodded to Pei Yuanxiu,

After saying something else, Pei Yuanxiu seemed to agree and made a gesture to them. Pei Yuanfeng took Xue Muhua and the accompanying people and turned around and walked out.

All I saw was his back as he walked out of the door.

After Pei Yuanfeng led the people out, I turned around and prepared to walk back, but as soon as I took a step, my unconscious feet went limp, and I fell down the stairs in embarrassment.

When my chin hit the rainy ground and a burst of cold water splashed across my face, I was completely stunned. I lay on the ground stupidly. I didn't even have the strength or consciousness to get up. It felt like I had been sucked away.

Every bone in my body was broken, and I felt even more helpless and desperate than that night.

The rain splashed all over my face, cold and hot, mixed together and flowed down. The slight fishy smell stimulated my whole body to twitch.

I thought I would pass out, but I didn't.
To be continued...