The only people who were eligible to participate in the small banquet were Shen Jia, Fang Peng, and a military commander in his mid-twenties. This young military commander had a tall and straight figure and a handsome face, but he looked a bit unfamiliar.
Zhu Yun glanced at him and asked casually: "What is your name?"
The young military general didn't know whose style he had learned from, so he cherished words like gold: "The last name of the last general is He, and his single name is named Feng."
He Feng!
Zhu Yun recited the name twice in his mind, and suddenly his heart moved: "Are you the eldest son of General He?"
General He, who died in the border battle, had two sons. Calculating the age, the eldest son should be at this age. Sure enough, He Feng immediately handed over his son.
Zhu Yun looked at it carefully and sighed in a low voice: "The tiger father has no dog sons. I hope you will not lose your father's reputation and prestige in the future."
He Feng's eyes flashed with water, and he responded in a deep voice: "The general will definitely live up to His Highness the Crown Prince's high hopes."
Shen You took over the conversation: "General He Shen, together with the last general, pursued the Tatars in this battle and beheaded five enemies, making a lot of contributions."
General He died under the arrows of the Tatars. This time the Tatars were defeated, and the leader Telibige was killed by Shen You. It can be regarded as General He avenged a bloody feud.
Mentioning the late General He made everyone feel uncomfortable and drank a few glasses of wine.
Zhu Yun cheered up and said with a smile: "It is not advisable to drink too much in the army. Let's stop here for today! Tonight, I will sleep in General Shen's tent and sleep with General Shen."
Shen You: "..."
Shen Jia was drunk, and his mouth was much faster than his brain, and he blurted out: "Your Highness, you still want to stay here to sleep! I usually stay here and sleep with my fourth brother."
Only when the words came out of his mouth did he realize that they were inappropriate. Shen Jia hurriedly held up his hands and apologized: "The general spoke nonsense and offended His Highness. Please don't take offense."
Shen You was afraid that Zhu Yun would get angry soon, so he handed over his hand and accused him: "The general's brother has such an impulsive and reckless temper. Your Highness is magnanimous, so don't argue with him."
Zhu Yun smiled and said pointedly: "What you said after drinking is not rude. I know that you two brothers have always had a good relationship and usually eat and live in the same place. I am the one who is rash tonight. Shen Jia, please lend me your brother for one night."
Shen You's heart trembled.
Shen Jia couldn't hear the meaning of the pun at all, so he grinned and said: "Your Highness opened his mouth in person, so there is no reason why I shouldn't do it. However, I have to boldly remind Your Highness that my fourth brother has been a boring gourd since he was a child, and he doesn't like it." Talk. Your Highness will definitely feel very bored tonight."
Shen You twitched the corner of his mouth and glanced at Shen Jia, who was so boastful.
Zhu Yun laughed: "I have known Shen You for so many years. Don't I still know what kind of temper Shen You has? I won't be offended or annoyed by this. You guys should step aside first!"
Shen Jia had no choice but to say goodbye and leave, winking at Shen You before leaving.
Shen You, who was in a complicated mood, didn't notice Shen Jia's cramped eyes at all. He opened his mouth and ordered his soldiers to clean up the general's tent and prepare hot water.
…
Shen You and Shen Jia have been together since he was a child, and he has long been used to having people around him whispering in his ears.
However, today's feeling is particularly different.
After Zhu Yun washed up, changed into his middle coat, he lay down on the bed at the back of the military tent with a calm expression. This bed was six feet square, enough for two adult men to lie side by side.
Shen You also changed into his middle coat and lay silently outside.
There was a candle in the corner of the military tent, and the light was not very bright. Logically speaking, this was a good time to talk. Zhu Yun stayed overnight in the Chinese army and infantry camps, and he used this opportunity to talk to each other respectively. General Meng and Yuan Jiang had their hearts set on each other, either wooing them or beating them.
When he arrived at Shen You's place, Zhu Yun originally had a lot to say, but for some reason, looking at Shen You's silent side face, he suddenly couldn't say anything when it came to his lips.
After a long time, Zhu Yun opened his mouth to break the silence: "Shen You, you have been in the border army for eight years, right?"
Shen You replied: "Yes, exactly eight years."
"When the civil servants and generals in the capital mention the border army, they will always talk about the bitter cold." Zhu Yun sighed: "We should let them all come to stay in the border army's barracks and have a good feel for what the real bitter cold is."
Shen You did not follow Zhu Yun's words to express his merits, but said: "I am used to staying here, and I really like it here."
Zhu Yun stared at Shen You: "Do you really like Bian Jun? There are only two of us here. There is no need to hide. We might as well speak our true feelings. There is no need to have many worries. If you don't want to stay here, after I return to Beijing, Just tell your father that he will order you to be transferred elsewhere. Either in the middle of Shu or in the south of the Yangtze River. There are many prosperous and prosperous places in Daqi..."
Shen You finally turned around and looked at Zhu Yun: "No need. The wind at the border is strong and the climate is cold, so it doesn't matter if you get used to it. The daily drills in the military camp are hard, but they are also busy and fulfilling. The warriors are careless and don't have so many twists and turns. It’s a long and winding journey. It makes people feel tired, but their hearts are at ease and stable.”
"This kind of life is what I want."
Zhu Yun: "..."
The two of them were so close, their eyes facing each other. It was as if they could look deeply into each other's hearts and glimpse into each other's deepest and darkest thoughts.
Zhu Yun wanted to open his mouth to say something, but something blocked his throat.
Shen You looked calm and said calmly: "The general accepts His Highness's kind wishes. However, the general does not want to go anywhere and would rather stay in the border army."
"This cavalry was brought out by the general Mo, who has put in infinite efforts. No one else can lead this proud and powerful general except the general."
"If Your Highness really loves the general, please allow me to stay here forever."
Zhu Yun was silent for a long time and smiled helplessly: "It seems that I did something bad with good intentions. Do you suspect that my real purpose in coming to the border army is to deal with you secretly?"
Shen You said nothing.
Some words don't need to be said clearly. The two of them know it well.
Of the two of them, one is the direct daughter of the first wife, loved by everyone, and is the legitimate prince of the Qi Dynasty. The other has been a "posthumous son" since he was a child. He has such an unbearable biological mother. Once the mystery of his life experience is exposed, what will happen to Shen Youlai? To say it would only be humiliating.
They are obviously biological siblings, but they can never and will never recognize each other. Even if they want to express their feelings, they have to be oblique and obscure.
They cannot bear the consequences of the secret being revealed to the world.
This is enough for now.
Zhu Yun sighed: "I know that you will be half-believed in whatever I say now. Forget it, I won't say anything anymore. A distance can tell a horse's power, and time can tell a person's heart. One day, you will be able to understand my thoughts."
"If you are willing to stay with the frontier army and lead the cavalry battalion, then you can stay with peace of mind. Unless you want to leave, no one will dare to touch you."
