Chapter 139 Chapter Thirteen I'm Back

The house was silent, and occasionally a jackdaw flapped its wings and flew out of the window, brushing over the dead leaves and branches, the wind blew the snow and rustled, the moonlight shone on the ground through the window, and a candle was caged. It is dim light. It was already very late when Yan Xun came over, the sound of sparse footsteps sounded like leaking drums, and came quietly from a distance. The crushing sound was cold, and the girl's voice was faintly filled with awe and timidity, and she called tremblingly: "Your Highness, the girl has already fallen asleep."

The wind and snow seemed to suddenly increase, covering the unconcealable silence and embarrassment. The trees shook, the moonlight was dim and uncertain, and there was only a touch of gray shadow, silently thrown from between the panes. It was a piece of pale stagnant water. In front of the window, he didn't speak, and he didn't leave, he was thin and straight, with a thin crescent moon, everything looked desolate under the dim light, the cold air squeezed in from the window, but was instantly covered by the ground. The flames in it were engulfed. "Is the girl sleeping well?"

The mellow voice sounded faintly. There was no obvious joy or resentment at being blocked outside. It just asked calmly and added: "Did the doctor come to see it?" "The girl suffered some minor injuries, but nothing serious." The maid replied obediently. "Oh." Yan Xun replied, and then asked, "What did you have for dinner?" "I only drank half a bowl of porridge." Yan Xun nodded silently, the shadow in front of the window was a little bit cold: "She may be hungry at night, you have prepared food to keep warm, take care of yourself, don't fall asleep."

"The servant knows." Yan Xun stood on the porch, his figure was flabbergasted, lonely, the weather outside was so cold, the wind and snow swirled on the ground, wandering back and forth, the moonlight was dim, and a white field was illuminated, he stood in the center of the light and shadow, slightly He lowered his head and whispered to the closed window, "Ah Chu, I'm leaving." A gust of wind blew up, blowing the black hair on the man's sideburns, Yan Xun turned around, stepped down the steps, his feet were lifted lightly, but his feet were a bit heavy. The people outside gradually walked away, Chu Qiao was lying on the bed, the sky was like a cold moon, it seemed that it was still the bend in the Holy Golden Palace many years ago, in the dimly lit Yingge Courtyard, there were residual red drops of blood Between the fingers, the dark eyes of the child at that time were like shining stars, the whites of the eyes were red and the eyebrows were furrowed, and the coolness emerged from the bottom of his heart, like lingering water.Years are far away, but people's hearts have never disappeared, and he is not the only one who has changed?

How much suffering, who remembers?Just don't say it, you think you have forgotten it. He suddenly became flustered, threw off the quilt, ran out of the inner room barefoot, and opened the door with a slam, and the strong wind suddenly blew up the messy black hair, and the maids screamed in unison With a sound, before he could stop her, the woman in a white soft shirt rushed out of the courtyard. "Girl!" The maids chased after her in panic, their voices were so loud that they startled the man walking in front. But when he turned his head just now, a slender figure suddenly threw himself into his arms, with such force, Yan Xun staggered slightly, but his face was full of surprises, but what the tentacles touched was thin clothes, Yan Xun frowned, and lightly reprimanded, "Ah Chu, why did you run out with so little clothes on?"

Chu Qiao said nothing, but stretched out her hands to hug the man's waist tightly, and leaned her forehead firmly on his chest.The familiar smell reverberated between her breaths, and the warmth made her almost want to fall asleep. Her eyes were moist, and tears fell down, moistening the clothes on his chest, layer by layer. She raised her head, her eyes were red, she just stared at him fixedly.The man with plain clothes and long eyebrows still has the familiar face, but he is a little more dusty and tired. He suddenly pulled out the camp and retreated before the battle, breaking the taboo of the military. And quickly return to Yanbei, and how strong the wrist must be to appease those unwilling voices in the army, these things are all unknown to her.

"You're back?" Yan Xun smiled slightly, the corners of his mouth were soft, covering up all the exhaustion and hard work one by one, just nodded quietly: "You are here, I will not not come back." Vaguely, it seems to have returned to that snowy night eight years ago, as if the boy who was hunted down led his troops back to rescue the little slave who fell into the hands of the old master. When confronted by the child's questioning, he just smiled and said, If I don't come back, what will you do?" Time flies, eight years, so many things in this world have changed, but they are still standing together, still holding hands side by side.

As soon as he was light, he was picked up by Ling Kong, Yan Xun frowned slightly, lowered his head and said to Chu Qiao in his arms, "Ah Chu, why have you lost so much weight?" Chu Qiao raised her head, gently grabbed Yan Xun's lapel with her fingers, and said softly, "Because I miss you." Yan Xun's expression froze slightly, not without shock, for many years, even though they stayed close to each other, they seldom spoke like this, the warmth finally covered layer by layer, like boiling water, wrapped Chu Qiao in a cloak Get up, chuckle lightly: "I also lost weight."

The servants all breathed a sigh of relief, the wind and snow stopped, Yan Xun hugged Chu Qiao, and strode into the room.After several days of military service, after returning, he had to make overall arrangements for the pursuit of Xia Bing and the internal city defense. The affairs were complicated and complicated. Even if he missed him so much, he had to come here in such a late night.He took off the cloak outside, but the clothes inside were full of dust, ordered his servants to boil hot water, and the two of them sat facing each other in the room, talking a thousand words, but they didn't know where to start.

"Ah Chu..." "Needless to say!" Chu Qiao hurriedly stopped him, as if unwilling to mention it, her voice was slightly jerky: "You are willing to come back, that's enough." The light shone on the girl's pale face, and Yan Xun suddenly felt cold in his heart. How much hardship has she endured these days? "In the end, I still lied to you, sorry." "Why didn't I threaten you?" Chu Qiao smiled faintly: "I really thought so at the time, I will stay here and refuse to leave, to see if you come back." Yan Xun nodded and smiled, "I have never won against you since I was young."

Great Xia conscripted troops, the army came to attack, Beishuo Thunder started the war, and Yan Xun led the army into the Great Xia inland. Penetrating the earth, the bones tower into mountains.Such a battle, which is enough to reverse the fate of the entire continent, is just a few words in the mouths of the two of them. "Ah Chu, I have something for you." Hot water was brought in, and buckets were poured into the huge bathtub. Chu Qiao stood by the pool and tried the water temperature with her hands. Hearing Yan Xun's words, she couldn't help turning her head and saying, "What?" It was a very plain ring, without any gorgeous style, made of white jade, with a circle of fine patterns on it, upon closer inspection, it turned out to be simple crape myrtle flowers. "When did you buy it?" "I don't remember." Many years ago, after listening to her occasionally talk about the customs and etiquette of her hometown, I often polished that piece of Hetian jade in my free time, and it was ready for a year, two years, three years and five years. , but never had the courage to give it to her, just because I was too weak at that time, with nothing but hatred, so I just waited and waited, wanted to find a suitable time and a suitable place, but gradually waited so many years. Without thinking about it, he put it on the ring finger of his left hand, then held it flat, looked at it stupidly, and then smiled: "It's so beautiful." The curtains were drawn down, Yan Xun was taking a bath inside, and Chu Qiao was sitting outside waiting, like many years ago, when a person was taking a bath, his defense was always at his lowest, so they were always used to one of them taking a bath while the other was taking a shower outside. wind. There are layers of curtains, and there is a pleasant fragrance. There is no wind in the room, but the curtains still move slightly.Yan Xun's voice came from inside: "Ah Chu, face scarf." Chu Qiao quickly picked up the white face towel, stretched her arms across the curtain, and lightly touched her fingertips together, it was hot, Chu Qiao quickly withdrew her hand, and slightly embarrassed asked: "Is the water hot?" "fine." With the sound of rushing water, Chu Qiao sat outside with her chin resting on her hands, and the two of them chatted one after another. "Yan Xun, are you injured this time?" "No, I didn't go to the front." Water vapor spread out from inside little by little, and the room was warm. "Why did Huai Song cooperate with us in conducting military exercises on the border? Do you know their eldest princess?" The man said: "It's just that we met a few times, I can't say we know each other, but I have a friend in Huai Song, and he got involved in this matter." "oh, I see." "Achu, are you seriously injured? Where are you injured?" "Nothing important, just a few minor scrapes." The room gradually became quiet, and after a long time, Chu Qiao suddenly said, "Yan Xun, if you have something to do in the future, don't hide it from me anymore." The people inside didn't speak, Chu Qiao waited for a long time but still didn't answer, she couldn't help calling twice: "Yan Xun?" Still did not answer, Chu Qiao became a little anxious, she opened the curtain and ran in barefoot.But Yan Xun was just sitting in the pool, falling asleep with his head leaning against the wall, his brows were slightly frowned, his face was full of exhaustion. After five days and five nights of sleepless nights, he was really exhausted, and it was only at this moment that he let go of his worries and defenses that he could sleep like this. All of a sudden, all the grievances disappeared without a trace, right and wrong, how could it be clear in one sentence?The gurgling blood on the Jiuyou Terrace, the frightening every step in the lonely palace, she walked with him, not knowing what kind of hatred it was, not knowing what kind of hatred it was, "Live on, Kill them all!" The oath still echoes in their ears, how many ridicules and abuse, how many cold arrows, how much shame and resentment, are like the seeds of the butcher's knife, planted deeply in their hearts early in the morning.What kind of temptation and power is it to overthrow the majestic palace gate of the Holy Golden Palace and smash the falling walls of Zhenhuang City?But, after all, he turned around because of her words, how could she not know the friendship in this? The beliefs of the past days have turned into struggling emotions today. There are resentment, regret, joy, sorrow, knots, but also moved. She has been repeatedly influenced by two completely different emotions. Until just now, he lightly After giving a light warning, she turned around and left, only then did she suddenly realize the truth in her heart. The setting sun, war horses, sabers, the shouts of soldiers, the screams of civilians, war swallows everything, including people's beliefs and consciences, but after all, it cannot swallow the feelings between them. She did not gain the trust of the people she was loyal to. She desperately defended the city. Countless soldiers lost their lives because of this.However, as a woman, she got a friendship that surpassed the mountains, the country and the beauty, Wang Tu's hegemony and the two hearts, he gave her an affirmative answer in an instant, what right did she have to be unwilling and resentful ? When she woke up, Chu Qiao was sleeping next to him, her forehead was clean, her small body was curled up into a ball, and she was still tightly holding onto his hand.It is still dark outside, Yan Xun is wearing a loose robe and standing in front of the window, outside is snowy mountains, still the sky and land of Yanbei, even the wind is cold, here is still barren and cold , it seems that this has always been the case, even if the father was benevolent, life here is still poor and difficult.But why, when I thought of Yanbei, I would always stubbornly think that the birds and flowers here are rich and beautiful? Maybe, maybe it is really like what Miss Yu said, he has changed, his heart has grown bigger, his eyes have seen farther, and there are more things he wants to have.In addition to revenge, there is something deeply rooted in his heart.He has always felt that there is nothing wrong with this. Years of experience have taught him the importance of rights and power. Without these, everything will be a bird without wings and unable to fly. But now, he suddenly felt a little scared. He almost killed her, and when he thought of it, his hairs stood on end and he was very cold. Looking out of the dark window, he seemed to see the vast land east of Chishui again. He could still think of how full of ambition and enthusiasm he was on that morning when the soldiers pointed at Yanming Pass. It's a pity.However, Daxia is still there, and if he comes back one day late, what will happen to Ah Chu?He took a deep breath, fortunately... His fingers were a little cold, the bed was empty, he opened his eyes, and saw Yan Xun's back standing in front of the window, it was dark and heavy. "Yan Xun?" She called softly, her voice still full of sleepiness, the man turned his head, his eyes flashed with an indistinct light in the darkness, making it impossible to tell what kind of emotion was inside. "you're awake." "Well, what are you thinking?" Yan Xun walked over, hugged her gently, and said calmly, "I didn't think about it." Chu Qiao pressed her face against his chest, listening to his steady and powerful heartbeat through the thin cloth, as if she had never definitely felt that he was back until this moment. "Yan Xun, do you regret it?" Yan Xun's eyes were dark, and he exerted his arms slightly: "No." "Then will you regret it later?" Yan Xun was silent, Chu Qiao's heart gradually turned cold, her muscles tensed, and after a long time, Fang heard him say softly: "I regret coming back so late." The tip of her nose suddenly became sore, Chu Qiao buried her head in it, then closed her eyes, and tightly pursed her lips. What else do you want?Don't be too selfish, even if you are with him day and night, how much of the pain in his heart can she share?How much can she understand the sadness of tragic deaths and the hatred accumulated over the years?As long as he still remembers her, misses her, and takes care of her, that's enough. "Yan Xun, don't hide anything from me in the future." "En," Yan Xun nodded, "Okay." Chu Qiao fell into a dream again, the dream was warm and sweet, someone was holding her hand, so firm, as if she would never let go.She thought in a daze, she seemed to have such a dream before, where is it?By the way, it was in Biantang, it was a warm and beautiful place, full of flowers, but she felt that it was not as warm as Yanbei. Standing on this land, her heart was moist and warm, even though the mountains outside were like iron. , Muyuan Twilight Snow. When she woke up the next day, Yan Xun was gone, and Chu Qiao was wondering why she had slept for so long, when Jing Zisu walked in suddenly and said with a smile, "Yue'er, wash your face." Chu Qiao stood up, hurriedly went forward to take the washbasin, and said, "Sister Zisu, you don't need to do these things." Jing Zisu smiled kindly: "I won't do anything else either." After Chu Qiao washed her face, seeing Jing Zisu standing in front of her shyly, she asked, "Sister Zisu, do you have something to say?" "Y-nothing." Chu Qiao smiled and made a gesture to leave: "Since this is the case, then should I go to work?" "Don't!" Jing Zisu hastily pulled her back, and seeing her smiling at him, she blushed and said slowly: "Just now, His Highness sent someone to send this." Chu Qiao saw that it was a thick stack of white paper, she took it, and couldn't help but chuckle: "I thought it was something, so I was going to find a husband's house for my sister." Chu Qiao casually flipped through the pages, and saw that Yan Xun recruited civilians and civilians in the army, most of them were officials from the Second Army, and immediately understood his intentions, she couldn't help being a little moved, Yanbei peace is only temporary Yes, Yan Xun is afraid that the general will go to the battlefield in the future, if there is a mistake, it will delay the life of the Jing family sisters. "Very good, Sister Zisu, you have reached the age to find a husband's family." Jing Zisu's face was red, she hesitated for a while, and finally said: "Yue'er, do you really not understand?" Chu Qiao was taken aback, and asked, "What?" "If the three of us sisters don't get married, you won't be able to." Chu Qiao was stunned when she heard the words, and stood there stupidly. Jing Zisu looked at her with a smile, pointed her face with her finger, and said with a smile: "Silly girl, Your Highness and you really have endless desires. .” The weather outside was really nice and the sun was shining brightly. Chu Qiao was stunned for a long time, when suddenly there was a burst of firecrackers outside, and someone ran in happily and reported, "Girl, Mr. Wu and Miss Yu have entered the city." Jing Zisu clasped her hands together and said, "Amitabha, it is finally at peace, Yanbei will not fight any more." Chu Qiao's heart was peaceful, and there was a gentle calm. Peace is good.