That night, Chen Danzhu stayed in the palace, wearing Princess Jinyao's pajamas and sleeping on Princess Jinyao's carved bed.
The bright lights in the palace were extinguished one by one, and the maids lowered the curtains and retreated.
Chen Danzhu told Princess Jinyao what happened on the day of the palace coup.
Princess Jin Yao was not shocked, but remained silent throughout the whole process, and let out a long sigh after listening.
"I have seen through the prince a long time ago. He is stupid, ruthless, and ruthless. It is not surprising that he treats my father like this." She said softly, "I just didn't see through that the third brother has such deep grudges. Sixth brother is right, he is
Too affectionate, unlike Sixth Brother, who jumped out early."
Speaking of which, look at Chen Danzhu.
"Do you know the difference between sixth brother and third brother?"
Chen Danzhu leaned on his arm and snorted: "I am not familiar with the Sixth Prince."
Princess Jin Yao smiled, pinched her nose sideways, and said: "Actually, the life of the sixth brother is much more difficult than that of the third brother. He was raised by a palace maid and a wet nurse. He was not devoured by loneliness, but enjoyed it. The third brother wanted to
Father's love goes all out, but Sixth Brother chooses to give up."
Give up, Chen Danzhu thought about what Chu Yurong said that day, is it necessary to care so much about people who don't like you? You are born as a human being, and you don't live for a certain person.
Therefore, when he saw that his father had no extra love for him, he didn't want it. He didn't want the emperor's love, and he didn't feel sad for his father's lack of love.
"Sixth brother told me before that he was a ruthless person. I didn't understand it at first, but I understand it now." Princess Jin Yao said, smiling bitterly, "He is indeed ruthless. He watched his father and brothers kill each other with cold eyes. I even
I think he can stand by and watch the prince kill everyone——"
But Chu Yurong took action in time to stop all this. Princess Jin Yao glanced at Chen Danzhu and couldn't help but smile, probably because Chen Danzhu was involved.
There is love as well as ruthlessness. His ruthlessness is just seeing through. It does not mean that he is truly cold-blooded. As long as he meets someone who can tie him down.
"Sixth brother is ruthless, but the most sincere in his treatment of others." Princess Jin Yao said softly, "Being with him makes me feel particularly at ease."
Is this it? Chen Danzhu said nothing.
Even if she didn't speak, Princess Jin Yao smiled and poked her cheek and asked: "Do you think so? Are you uneasy in front of General Iron Mask? I don't believe you are only pestering him because of the general's power. You are trying to please him.
If you recognize your adoptive father, you obviously think he is trustworthy."
Does she think he is trustworthy? Chen Danzhu looked at the gorgeous tent roof and thought of his first meeting with General Iron Mask. Faced with her hasty and hasty request to replace Li Liang, he agreed.
At that time, she had just woken up from the misery of her previous life. Although she had killed Li Liang, she was still confused about the way forward and was in panic. Sitting in front of this veteran who controlled the life and death of the people of Wu, she was slapping an egg against a stone. Unexpectedly, he stretched out his hand.
, instead of crushing her, he placed her firmly on the ground.
Probably from that moment on, she trusted him immensely.
"But it's because of his power." She struggled rationally, "I believe in him because of his power."
Princess Jin Yao said: "What about Chu Yurong? My sixth brother just came to Beijing, and you are so close to him. He does not have the power of an iron-faced general."
Really? Why did she get close to Chu Yurong? She avoided him very much at that time.
"Avoiding it? You obviously don't want him to have anything to do with you. When it comes to the garden party, you will listen to whatever he says." Princess Jin Yao smiled, "When it comes to power, he is not as powerful as the third brother in the eyes of the world.
Well, why don’t you believe Third Brother?”
This Chen Danzhu has something to say.
"It's not that I don't trust the Third Prince, it's because I received the money and I have to be honest."
Princess Jin Yao fell on the bed laughing, and Chen Danzhu also laughed himself.
"Stop talking nonsense to me. You came to Xijing this time to avoid my sixth brother." Princess Jin Yao said, "I don't understand. Okay, why are you avoiding him?"
"How can I not." Chen Danzhu firmly refused to admit it, holding Princess Jin Yao's hand with delicate almond eyes, "I was worried about you, princess, so I came here to see you."
Princess Jin Yao covered her heart as if suffocating.
The two girls were chirping and giggling on the bed.
Princess Jin Yao didn't say any more, she just said: "Don't think that when two people become one person, you don't know how to face them. Under those two identities, he is the same person."
Then pat her head.
"Okay, I won't force you anymore. You can adapt slowly and don't think too much."
She leaned forward and blew out the night light, plunging the room into darkness.
Chen Danzhu looked at the night. Are the two identities the same person? General Iron Mask and Chu Yurong, oh, it’s really hard to think of them as the same person. She really regards General Iron Mask as her adoptive father!
She raised her hand to press the pillow against her face and closed her eyes.
I thought I couldn't sleep, but I didn't expect that it would be dawn again. When Chen Danzhu woke up, her pillow was thrown aside by her, and Princess Jin Yao beside her was also missing.
Chen Danzhu did not get up in a hurry, pulled up the pillow and rolled around lazily until he heard faint voices in the outer hall, a female voice and a male voice. The female voice should be Princess Jinyao, and the male voice——
Chen Danzhu couldn't help but prick up his ears and hold his breath until he finally heard a little bit clearly.
"——Thank you princess, I am in good health and not tired."
Chen Danzhu turned around and rolled down from the bed holding the pillow.
Father! Father——
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The noise in the inner hall became very slight when it reached the outer hall, but Princess Jin Yao, who had been paying attention, heard it immediately. She smiled crookedly and looked at the veteran standing opposite.
The veteran was wearing armor, his old face was covered with dust, and his voice paused slightly even when he was speaking.
"General Chen, please take a seat." Princess Jin Yao said, calling the eunuchs and maids to come forward, offering tea and food.
But until Chen Liehu finished his meal, said goodbye and left, Chen Danzhu did not come out.
Princess Jin Yao walked into the inner hall in confusion and saw Chen Danzhu sitting in front of the dressing table in her pajamas, looking at herself in the mirror in a daze.
"Danzhu, what are you doing?" Princess Jin Yao asked.
Chen Danzhu looked at her in the mirror and asked softly: "Is my father here?"
The girl looked aggrieved and nervous. Princess Jinyao knew that she was happy and timid at the same time, so she stopped teasing and held her shoulder with a smile: "Yes, Mr. Chen has been at the border all the time, and the Xiliang soldiers have withdrawn."
But old man Chen wanted to chase them for hundreds of miles and asked me to report to the court. I cannot let this matter go and let the King of Xiliang kneel down and beg for mercy."
Chen Danzhu smiled in the mirror. His father's fighting spirit was not dampened. Once he put on the armor and held the knife, he was still the same fierce tiger.
"But this matter is not urgent." Princess Jin Yao said with a smile, "You just happened to be back. I asked Old Man Chen to come back as well to discuss the matter for a while, and then let you father and daughter meet each other."
Chen Danzhu clasped his hands and lowered his head: "Father probably doesn't want to see me."
Princess Jin Yao patted her on the shoulder: "How will you know if you don't see me? Don't worry, when I see Old Uncle Chen, if he shouts to kill you, I will stop him and let you run away."
Chen Danzhu chuckled.
Princess Jin Yao didn't wait for her to speak anymore, and called the maids in to comb Chen Danzhu's hair and change her clothes, and then led her out.
Chen Liehu was in the front hall having talks with the civil and military generals from Xijing. When they heard that the princess was coming, everyone hurriedly paid their respects. They all raised their heads and saw the girl behind Princess Jin Yao.
The girl looks about eighteen or nineteen years old, with red lips, white teeth and a peach-like face.
Everyone knows that Chen Danzhu has come to Xijing, but this is the first time to see this prestigious woman. She looks delicate and pretty, not domineering at all. Instead, she can't help but make people feel affectionate - which is probably a lot.
Maybe it’s because people are confused.
Chen Liehu also looked over, but then looked away the next moment.
Princess Jin Yao didn't say anything, and asked them how they discussed the matter of chasing the Xiliang soldiers across the border. After everyone answered, Princess Jin Yao conveniently asked them to write a memorial, which she personally submitted to the court.
After the matter was settled, everyone retired, and Princess Jin Yao called Chen Liehu.
"Danzhu came here as escort," she said with a smile.
Chen Liehu looked at Chen Danzhu.
Chen Danzhu's heart skipped a beat and he lowered his head, saluted and shouted "Father."
Chen Liehu said nothing and looked away.
Chen Danzhu did not dare to raise his head. Facing powerful people like the emperor and the iron-faced generals, and the people like passers-by at the foot of Peach Blossom Mountain, he could speak eloquently and eloquently. But at this moment, he only felt clumsy and clumsy. He couldn't even shout for his father.
Dumbfounded.
It’s not that she’s self-conscious and embarrassed, but she’s worried about embarrassing her father, making him angry, and making him at a loss—
Princess Jin Yao said: "This matter has been settled. General Chen, since you are back, go home and have a look. There is going to be another war."
Chen Liehu leaned over and answered yes, then turned to leave.
Princess Jin Yao said again: "Danzhu, you should also go back with your father. I will visit you later."
Ah? Chen Danzhu was stunned for a moment, is that so? She couldn't help but look up at Chen Liehu. Chen Liehu didn't look at her, but stopped.
Chen Danzhu looked at Princess Jin Yao again, and Princess Jin Yao winked at her.
"Yes." Chen Danzhu couldn't help but responded, and then took a tentative step.
After she took a step, Chen Liehu continued to walk out.
One step, two steps, three steps - Chen Danzhu followed Chen Liehu out of the hall, crossed the threshold, and slowly walked out of the palace one after the other.
Outside the palace, Chen Liehu's tall horse was waiting, and on the other side, A Tian was holding the horse and the bamboo driver was also waiting.
"Miss, miss." A Tian couldn't help but grin at Chen Danzhu, but looking at Chen Liehu who was getting on his horse, he quickly lowered his voice.
Chen Danzhu walked over, and Ah Tian handed the little flower horse to her and whispered: "Miss, you ride with me, and I'll ride in the car." After saying that, he ran to the car and was pulled up by the bamboo forest.
Seeing that Chen Liehu was already riding forward but still did not stop her, Chen Danzhu got on his horse and chased after her.
Still walking in tandem, they quickly passed through the city gate and left the official road.
Chen Danzhu couldn't help but look around. Although he said he was returning to Xijing, in fact, it was his first time in Xijing in his past and present lives. He was distracted by this look. The little flower horse under him was naughty and playful, especially when walking on a country road.
, couldn't help but laugh, and saw a fruit tree on the roadside in front, and he had to cross Chen Liehu——
Chen Danzhu only came back to her senses when she bumped into her father. She couldn't help but look at her father with round eyes.
Chen Liehu also turned his head and glanced at her. Without saying anything, he withdrew his gaze and looked forward.
Chen Danzhu reined in his horse, his heart beating loudly, but the warmth and astringency dissipated from the bottom of his heart. His father's look just now showed no disgust, no coldness, no sadness, no anger, no helplessness. His gaze was peaceful -
The little flower horse scratched its hooves impatiently, waking Chen Danzhu out of his trance. Looking at Chen Liehu who had walked far away, Chen Danzhu pursed her lips, with a smile in her eyes, and she urged the horse.
The little flower horse galloped happily with its hooves swinging, passed Chen Liehu, ran in front of him, ran for a moment and then came back happily.
For a while, he was following Chen Liehu, and for a while, he crossed over and ran ahead.
No matter how Chen Danzhu walked around, Chen Liehu remained motionless on his tall horse.
Zhu Lin, who was following far behind, watched this scene and remembered the marching dogs he used to raise. The smaller dogs would always play behind the big dogs like this.
Really——
When the bamboo forest was speechless, he saw the little flower horse that was having fun beside Chen Liehu suddenly stopped, cocked its head and looked ahead. The bamboo forest also looked at it. There was a village in front of it, with dozens of families scattered around. At this time, the road leading to the village
, a person is walking slowly.
This is a woman, tall and graceful, with a child in her arms.
Chen Danzhu's eyes were dim for a moment.
"Sister--" she shouted, urging her horse to run forward.
Seeing the little flower horse's hooves flying, Chen Liehu, who was behind him, slowly exhaled and shook the reins gently. The black horse, whose pace was neither hasty nor slow, immediately quickened its pace and headed towards the two sisters who met in front.
