The white mist slowly drifted away while sighing, and the mind that was barely condensed became chaotic. Xuzi groaned and put his hands on the edge of the window sill. At this moment, he felt that every inch of his skin was being radiated with waves.
It was unspeakably painful and itchy, as if there were many ants crawling from head to toe. Those were wounds left by previous battles, with more than 20 large and small wounds. I originally thought that after more injuries, people would become numb and forget the pain. Facts
On the bed, those scars were feared to be forgotten by the owner. Every time it rained, Asahi would take the initiative to remind Asahi of their existence.
With the wounds on his body like this, what about the wounds that remain in his heart? Xuzi lifted up his sleeves and saw the scars like earthworms crawling on the skin. He couldn't remember which battle those wounds were suffered.
But he clearly remembers every betrayal and betrayal he suffered after leaving the country. From his tribe, the court, his colleagues, and relatives. After every betrayal, he tried his best to cheer himself up and regard it as a process of personal growth.
A tribulation. The sharp edge of a sword is sharpened. If God wants to entrust a person with a great responsibility, his mind must be tortured first. Besides, he himself is just a stubborn piece of iron. In this way, he comforted himself, and he slowly closed himself up with a smile, and slowly
The earth learns to protect itself.
A lilac lightning struck from the sky, splitting a huge crack in the dark sky. The moment the lightning disappeared, the clouds were burned red and rolled like blood. "What a thief!" Asahi punched the window edge.
, accompanied by thunder, the house shook. The sharp pain in the knuckles quickly returned, overwhelming the itching of the old wounds, making people feel refreshed. He originally thought that after experiencing many betrayals, he would mature.
He was able to face these storms calmly, but he didn't expect that Xu Dayan's knife was like lightning from the sky, still making his heart drip with blood.
From now on, she will never trust anyone easily. Asahi shook her head and sighed. If the definition of maturity is to erase all the integrity, kindness, honesty and sincerity in human nature from one's body, that is, to do whatever it takes to achieve the goal, Asahi knows that he can learn
, try to do it. Although I may not have learned it thoroughly and may not be able to do it freely, my learning ability has always been good. I first learned the art of war and the art of observing people from Xu Dayan, and now Dayan teaches it again.
When it comes to new things, you can also follow suit.
Thinking of this, he raised his head and sprayed out a wisp of white mist again. Then he used his arms to hold his body up as straight as possible to prevent others from accidentally seeing his weakness. There was no one in the room, so his worries were completely unnecessary. Here comes the boy.
Shou was probably frightened. He said he went to the kitchen to bring tea. The tea leaves were almost falling off, but he still didn't bring the tea back.
Glancing around half a circle, Asahi felt a little apologetic for being rude to Lai Shou. These half-grown children were all hard-working people who sold themselves to rich families as servants. They had to be very careful with them every day for fear of leaving.
A wrong step, a wrong word. Even if Xuzi didn't lose his temper, they would still be trembling with fear. The sudden reprimand would be enough to scare them out of their wits.
They are innocent. They cannot betray, nor are they capable of betraying. Xuzi shook his head and smiled bitterly. Just when he was about to find something to distract his mind, there was a faint sound of footsteps in his ears, followed closely by the door.
There is a soft sound, and the faint fragrance of tea penetrates into people's nostrils with the smell of rainy days.
"Leave it there, I'll call you if you need anything! If you feel uncomfortable, just rest in your room for two days. If the housekeeper asks, just say I promised you!" Xuzi ordered in a low voice, with a hint of comfort in his words.
He didn't want to take out the grievances he suffered from outside on his family. That's not what men do. Since he was a child, his father has used himself as an example to teach him how to be a man.
Lai Shou seemed to be much more courageous today than before. After putting down the tea and snacks, he did not leave. Instead, he stood behind Li Xu and reminded him in a low voice, "The housekeeper ordered the kitchen to brew specially made tea with ginseng in it.
Master, drink it while it’s hot, it won’t be effective if it’s cold!”
Li Xu was stunned for a moment, and when he turned around, he saw a girl holding a tray in both hands, standing quietly behind him. At this time, she changed into a light green dress, and put on a goose-yellow shoulder bag.
There was a look of concern on the face covered with makeup, and a pair of doe-like eyes, very clear and occasionally a little confused.
It's Shi Lan, Shi Lan who has caused countless troubles since they met. That day, Xuzi rescued her from the market by accident. On the one hand, he saw her pity, and on the other hand, he cherished her weakness. It was just an accident from the tenderness of his heart.
The move did not contain much other meaning. Unexpectedly, this move involved countless troubles. First, it caused misunderstandings from Qin Shubao, Luo Shixin and other colleagues, and then was thought by the housekeeper that he was coveting other people's beauty. Xuzi could not clear himself up, so he simply
I won’t leave it at that, let time prove everything. Anyway, nothing happened between the two of them in the past six months. Shi Lan still lives in the guest room, still dressed as a girl.
"Why are you?" Li Xu's eyebrows jumped up and he asked coldly. He had no intention of admiring Shi Lan's dress today. He had just decided to abandon the kindness in human nature. He instinctively wanted to find someone to try the specific effects.
"Lai Shou just fell down and twisted his waist. Drink the ginseng tea. The housekeeper's wife made it with her own hands and simmered it for half an hour!" Shi Lan was forced by the sudden repulsion in Li Xu's eyes.
She was a little flustered, lowered her head, and answered cautiously. She didn't know what she did today that didn't meet Li Xu's liking, and she was very panicked. For more than half a year, although Xu Zi treated her politely, he had never been like this.
Hostility is hidden in every move.
In the suspicious eyes of the other party, Shi Lan found that her hands were shaking and her heart was shaking. Although from the moment she sneaked into Li's house, she had the idea of dying together. She vowed that even if she endured all the hardships, she would find someone for her father.
A chance for revenge. Usually when Asahi Zi smiles at her, hatred is like a snake, swallowing her heart all the time. But today, after Asahi Zi's attitude suddenly turned bad, she became timid for no reason, lest she make the other party dissatisfied at all.
"What's wrong with me!" Shi Lan bit her lip with her teeth, slowly raised her head, and tried to meet Li Xu's eyes. A quick glance was like two armies facing each other. She was immediately killed and her armor was thrown off. She quickly looked away
He turned away, wishing he could find an excuse to slip away right away.
Fortunately, Li Xu had no interest in continuing the pursuit. Shi Lan, who was in a panic, felt a light touch on her hand, and the tea bowl was taken away from the tray. She squatted down lightly as a salute. Then she turned around and hurried towards the door.
Her feet weren't moving fast enough, and before she even reached the door, Asahi's words were already chasing her from behind.
"Girl, please stay!" Li Xu spit out white mist and drank in a low voice. The freshly made ginseng tea was a bit hot, and the scorching heat wave rolled from his throat to the bottom of his heart. But these did not melt the ice in his heart. On the contrary,
It made his blood run colder, "Girl, you've been living in my house for half a year, are you still used to it?" He ignored Shi Lan's nervousness and continued to ask. His eyes were once again as condensed as a knife, only piercing the other person's heart.
"Come on, it's almost seven months. Shi, Shi Lan is clumsy and has caused trouble for the master!" Shi Lan knelt down again, lowered his head, and saluted his master. The combination of the curvy train and the shoulders showed off his figure, and the figure swayed like a weak willow brush.
Feng. Li Xuping has never limited her spending, and the housekeeper is also deliberately trying to please her. Therefore, Shi Lan knows how to dress up now more than half a year ago. She can show off the beauty of a young girl without deliberately applying it.
But Asahi's next words will make her body stiffen suddenly. "I remember the girl said that she has relatives in nearby counties. The road is relatively peaceful at the moment. I have returned the deed of betrayal to you, and you can go visit your relatives at any time!"
Li Xu spoke word by word, feeling some kind of pleasure of revenge from the gaps between his teeth. He had no evidence to prove whether Shi Lan was Li Mi's spy. But he couldn't keep another betrayer who might appear at any time.
.I have suffered enough injuries in the past few years. I don’t want or need to suffer them again for someone who has nothing to do with me.
She would be disappointed, shocked, and even panicked by her identity being exposed. Asahi had imagined these consequences, so he forced himself to see it and hardened his heart by hurting others. But to his disappointment,
The other party's body only stiffened for a short period of time, and then slowly regained its softness.
"It did bother me for a long time. If I didn't remind you, Erya would have almost forgotten!" Shi Lan raised her head and gave Xu Zi a calm smile. At this moment, her eyes were full of sadness, but her body was extremely
Strong, and Xu Zi in front of her is a perfect match. "Thank you for taking care of me these days. If Shi Lan has the chance, I will repay you!" She said slowly, and slowly felt the blood in her body condense into ice. All her rationality returned to her.
body, including the strong hatred at the beginning. Although after being kicked out, the best opportunity for revenge was lost. But as long as a person is alive and hates with his heart, no matter how powerful the enemy is, his flaws will be revealed.
This calm and decisive expression was far beyond Asahi's expectations. Perhaps because of the ginseng tea he drank, he felt as if his heart had cracked again, and from the crack, an indescribable force surged out.
Feeling sad.
"Where are you going?" Xuzi asked regretfully.
"Since the master ordered Shi Lan to leave, why bother asking Shi Lan where he went!" Shi Lan, who was walking quickly towards the door, turned around and answered with a smile.
"I'm not driving you away. I just feel that if you, a girl who has not yet left the court, live in a strange man's house for a long time, your reputation will be damaged!" Li Xu nervously tried to find reasons for his behavior. Although deep down in his heart,
He had every reason to do so, but he still felt that his actions were cruel.
If maturity means erasing all the bright spots in human nature, the price of maturity will be too high!
"I am the daughter of a bandit, so I don't care about my reputation." Shi Lan shook his head and smiled. "Master, there is actually no need to pay attention to the rumors outside. The more you care, the easier it will be for other people's schemes to succeed!"
At this moment, her smile was as sad as lightning, instantly tearing apart all the pretense in Xu Zi's heart. "How do you know?" Li Xu strode forward and asked. He grabbed Shi Lan's right wrist and exerted only a slight force.
He made the other party drop the tray and raise his arms high.
"Ah!" Shi Lan let out a cry of pain, and his face instantly turned pale. "You knew about this rumor beforehand, right? You have been in contact with the people in Wagang Village, right? Why did you do this, I
How have I ever treated you so rudely?!" Xuzi asked sternly, regardless of her eyebrows twisting into a ball of pain.
All the mysteries have found their source. It is Shi Lan. Because she has the convenience of living in her own home and close to the water, she can report the accurate military information of Qi County to the rogue bandits in Beihai County. It is also because of her collusion with the people of Wagangzhai, so
Only then could she know those rumors in advance and deliberately pretend to care about herself. Through the act of sending raincoats in the rain, she could get closer to herself.
This woman has a heart like a snake, and he actually keeps her at home and treats her like a guest. Xuzi's heart is full of regret and hatred. As soon as he hears a word, he will pick her up and beat her hard.
It fell into the mud outside.
"You, you, it hurts, it hurts so much!" Shi Lan screamed in pain, tears rolling down her face. While struggling to resist, she yelled at the top of her lungs, "I didn't, I rarely even go out of the house, how could I contact anyone?
People from Wagangzhai? Besides, you never told me about the military situation, so why should I use it as an informant?"
The last sentence was very powerful. When Xu Zi heard it, he immediately regained some sense from his rage. He indeed did not mention anything about the military affairs to Shi Lan. Even when chatting with the housekeeper, he rarely mentioned the situation of Qijun soldiers.
.Shi Lan also seldom goes out and rarely contacts her colleagues in the army. Even if she wants to be a good person for others, she has little chance.
But what about those rumors? She had just heard them, so how could she already know about them? Li Xu slowly let go of Shi Lan's wrist, his eyes still full of murderous intent. In his murderous eyes, Shi Lan panicked like a frightened kitten.
He backed away until he was pressed against the wall with no way to escape. He rubbed the bruises on his wrists painfully and cried back, "Rumors spread a few days ago. The housekeeper said these people are despicable and shameless."
, I’m afraid of affecting your mood, so I don’t allow anyone to mention it. If you don’t believe it, you can ask the housekeeper or Laifu, why are you so cruel to others? Wuwu——”
"It's really not you!" Li Xu's eyes softened instantly. He was so angry that he used so much force. A large area of skin on Shi Lan's wrist was scratched, and it was so blue and black that he couldn't even blink. He hurt Shi Lan like this.
What's the difference between someone stabbing him in the back with a knife? Xuzi's heart was full of self-blame. He quickly took a few steps forward and gently held the injured hand before the other person tried to avoid it.
"I'm sorry, I was in a hurry, and I didn't mean to hurt you!" Xuzi murmured, with a face full of embarrassment. It only took a cup of tea, and he had completely forgotten the oath he just made.
"But you've already done it, and you don't know when these injuries will heal!" Shi Lan wiped her tears and complained in a low voice. After sighing softly, she added, "No matter what others say, as long as
Just make yourself clear. Besides, there may not be heroes among bandits, and not all officials are heroes! I know your colleagues can't stand me, so I'll leave as soon as the rain stops, so I won't cause you any more trouble.
"
After listening to Shi Lan's words, Xu Zi's heart softened again, and the words to persuade her to stay blurted out: "If you have no place to go, you can actually stay! This courtyard is completely empty!"
"Is the master trying to persuade me to stay?" Shi Lan was amused by Li Xu's reckless appearance, which made Wan'er smile and asked with tears in her eyes.
"Yes, yes, you can stay here for as long as you like!" Xu Zi's heart was filled with regrets and pity, and her answer was ambiguous.
"Are you still staying in the guest room?" Shi Lan was very bold and mustered up the courage to ask.
Xuzi's heart suddenly shrank, and all the blood that had just been melted by the ginseng tea rushed to the top of her head. "She is hinting at me!" He found that he could almost read all the girls' thoughts, which was something that had never happened before.
.Back in the grassland, he and Tao Kuo Tuosi lived together, and their lives were simple and happy, but he never tried hard to guess what the other person was thinking.
Later, when he got along with Wan'er, he became resentful over time. Li Xuyi couldn't figure out whether Wan'er liked him or not, and what he was thinking.
Only today's Shi Lan, the bold and wild Shi Lan, almost expressed his love and expectations directly. If Xu Zi couldn't understand again, he would become an idiot.
"If, if you don't want to stay in a guest room, that's fine!" As if by mistake, Xu Zi replied loudly. With a wave of his hand, he held Shi Lan's wrists again.
"Master, you hurt me!" Shi Lan's complaining voice seemed to come from his nostrils. It was so sweet that it made people think. Xuzi changed his position so as not to hurt him, and changed his position to hug Shi Lan.
Lan's body suddenly stiffened again, and instantly became as soft as spring water.
Holding the other person by the waist and walking for a few steps, Asahi raised his legs and kicked the door latch. It was raining heavily outside, and it was still early for dinner. No one would come to disturb you in this afternoon. When it is so windy and rainy, there are many things
It will all happen naturally.
Some things don't need a teacher to teach him. He has been stupid many times and will not continue to be stupid. Reason gave way to instinct amidst lightning and thunder. Shi Lan panted and endured without complaint or regret.
Another bolt of lightning struck, and Xuzi felt that he was exploding. In an instant, he lost himself, hugging Shi Lan, and was intoxicated. All worries and sorrows drifted away. In this stormy afternoon, in
There are only two of them in this hut.
Two people sometimes mean the whole world.
When she regained her senses, Xuzi saw that the other party was crying, and the clear tears rolled down her earlobes, reflected by the lightning outside, as bright as beads.
Xuzi thought that the other party would make some request, and he calmly prepared accordingly. If the request was excessive, he told himself that he must refuse it.
As he expected, Shi Lan did speak. But her request was completely different from what Xu Zi had guessed, and it was like thunder in his ears.
"Hold me tight!" She stretched out her arms and made her only begging. (To be continued)
