Tell me, who is the child?

Enjoying the beautiful scenery along the way, you will be tired after having fun, so the last stop of the four people's trip is at Liangzhou in the northern border of the Great Qi Kingdom.Across the northern part of Liangzhou, there is the land of Wuzi, Jiaochi, Xili and other Fan states.

Once entering Liangzhou, the sky and the earth suddenly changed. The sky is high and the land is wide, the clouds are sparse and wild, the geese from the south return to the north, and the local people are strong and capable. Even the houses and utensils look rougher than those in the south.

The early spring in the north has not yet warmed up, and the cold wind is like a knife. The four of them put on fur clothes and cotton hats. Li Yi can't wait to wrap the juniper wind so that only his eyes are left.

Among the four, only Han Mengliu had been to the Zongma Desert in the north, and the other three were here for the first time, and even the cold couldn't stop their excitement.When the carriage entered Shuoning City, the capital of Liangzhou, Juniper poked his head out of the window to greedily see what was new, and occasionally discussed a few words with Li Yi.Although Xia Zhao's face was calm, his gaze never left the window.Han Mengliu sat in the corner and watched him, wondering if the little prince would feel a little hurt when he came here.

After staying at the inn for a short rest, the four of them headed to the paddock outside Shuoning City——Xia Zhao was always in modest clothes and did not bring any entourage along the way, but there were still dark guards to protect them along the way.Shuoning paddock is an official camp, money alone is not allowed to enter, so Xia Zhao specially ordered the secret guards to go to check it, and borrowed the name of the eldest princess, only saying that there are distant relatives coming, and a day's play is enough.

Entering the paddock, you can see the vast and boundless grassland, and the jungle can be seen in the distance, almost touching the sky.The strong horses in the stables are full of energy, and you can't wait to ride them for a gallop.

But Juniper was a little displeased, because he was not allowed to ride a horse, let alone go hunting.

He finally came here once, but he could only watch from the sidelines. He was very sad.

Of course, if he really wants to ride a horse with his current stomach upright, he is indeed a little worried and a little afraid.

But Mr. Han can do it, the difference is too obvious.

Han Mengliu stood aside, and was served by the attendants in the paddock to put on the small clothes that support the abdomen outside the sleeves of the arrows. There are many herdsmen in Liangzhou, and horseback riding is a daily need, even for those who are pregnant.In order to reduce bumps, there is this kind of small garment that is used to fix the tire and adjust the elasticity of the belly.After putting it on, the stomach does not look as big as before.Han Mengliu walked briskly towards a black steed, while Juniper watched enviously from behind.

Li Yi leaned over to Jun Feng's side and said, "Don't look at it, brother Han knows kung fu and is good at horsemanship, not to mention he is young, so he can handle it. You are different, your belly is so big..."

"Didn't you think my stomach was small two days ago?" Juniper said angrily.

"Oh, what about this moment and that moment." Li Yi pushed Juniper and sat on the bench next to the stable, "If you feel bored, I'll stay here with you, and I won't ride a horse anymore."

"Hmm." Juniper thought for a while, "Forget it, it's a rare time, you go and play." His tone was full of self-persuasion.

Over there, Xia Zhao also led a horse, and followed Han Mengliu worriedly, "A Meng, are you sure you can?"

Han Mengliu pulled the rein and turned around smiling, "Don't worry, it's very good. We'll see how you and I win in the paddock today."

"If you are not pregnant, I will definitely race a horse with you. Forget it now, don't try too hard."

Han Mengliu smiled without saying a word, turned around and got on the horse neatly, Xia Zhao also got on the horse, and at the same time with Han Mengliu urged the horse to gallop, and sank into the vast grassland.

Juniper opened his mouth halfway, staring eagerly.Li Yi was really distressed, so she went to the side and chatted with the attendant watching the horses, then trotted back and said excitedly: "I asked, and the man said that he can choose the most obedient horse for you to ride, and he will lead you around a few times." lock up."

Juniper Feng's eyes lit up immediately, "Really?"

"When did your husband lie to you?" Li Yi smiled proudly, "But you have to be obedient, don't ride a horse, the horses here are very powerful, even the most obedient ones are very scary when running, and if you don't get on Not good horsemanship."

"Yeah." Juniper kept nodding, "I know, I'm definitely obedient."

Jun Feng also put on the small clothes that fixed the belly, and after getting on the horse with his stomach straight, he felt a little uneasy.Li Yi asked the attendant who was leading the horse again, and got on the horse to ride with him after getting permission.Now, with Li Yi holding him behind him to protect him, he couldn't help feeling more at ease.

On the green grassland, a beautiful white horse is carrying two people, even if they are just walking slowly by people, it is as beautiful as a picture.

"Are you happy?" Li Yi asked behind Jun Feng.

"Yeah." Juniper nodded heavily, looking at the blue sky and flowing clouds in front of him, feeling the warm and firm embrace behind him, he just felt nothing more satisfied, "Well, this scene seems familiar."

"Huh?" Li Yi said intentionally, "Who else have you been with like this?"

Jun Feng elbowed Li Yi unhappily, "I don't understand the words, so I don't need to talk to you."

"Just kidding, why haven't you gotten used to it yet?" Li Yi pressed her lips into Juniper's ear and whispered, "Why can't I understand? Of course I know, what you want to say is that the people who are with me at this time You've been thinking about the scene for a long time, or, it's as if you were destined in your previous life and dreamed it in a dream, isn't it?"

Juniper blushed slightly, and said in a low voice, "It's not so complicated." But he couldn't help a smile.

Naturally, Li Yi didn't let go of that small arc, she probed over and kissed Jun Songfeng's white and tender cheeks and the corners of her curved mouth, and as if dissatisfied, she stretched out her hand to slowly caress his stomach.

After walking for more than half an hour, the two turned back to drink water and rest under the shed next to the stable.Li Yi helped Jun Songfeng untie his corset, and once relaxed, Jun Songfeng panted with his stomach shy back, his face was flushed, and a few drops of sweat fell from his forehead.

Li Yi handed over the water bag and asked with a smile, "Are you satisfied?"

Jun Feng held the water bag and gurgled for a while, nodded happily after drinking, then handed the water bag to Li Yi, saying: "You drink too."

Li Yi followed good example, then stretched her waist, looked at the grassland and sighed: "In such a world, I just realized how insignificant I am. Looking back, I used to think about how to make money every day, it was too boring and vulgar."

"You can't say it like that." Juniper frowned and thought seriously, "Everything in the world has its place, but if you don't cheat, violate laws and regulations, and be worthy of your conscience, you are not vulgar."

"It makes sense." Li Yi said, "One day you and I will be old and can't do business anymore. Why don't we find a place like this and live in seclusion and be happy." Taking advantage of the situation, he took Jun Songfeng's hand.Juniper Feng smiled, lowered his head and nodded lightly.

After resting for a while, two black steeds approached from a distance on the grassland, and the riders with flying clothes were Xia Zhao and Han Mengliu.

Li Yi and Jun Feng rushed forward immediately, Xia Zhao and Han Mengliu each held a net in their hands, Han Mengliu's net was bigger, Xia Zhao's was smaller, bloodstains could be seen on the net.

Juniper looked envious, Li Yi widened his eyes, "Prey?"

"Exactly." Han Mengliu smiled and handed the net to the paddock attendant, "He didn't let me run away, so I only hunted a deer and a cunning rabbit."

Xia Zhao also handed over the net, "Your body is important, just play around a little bit, and there will be more opportunities in the future."

"Understood." Han Mengliu took off the corset, "Let them take it off and clean it up, and we'll eat it roasted. These fresh mountain delicacies are very different from the hot pot in the past."

The bonfire was lit, the wooden frame was set up, the whole deer and the cunning rabbit were cleaned and seasoned, and slightly marinated. Li Yi, Junfeng and Xia Zhao were the first time to see the whole beast roasted alive, and they had nowhere to start. , Han Mengliu took the initiative to take the responsibility, turning the wooden frame while brushing the oil.

Jun Feng leaned over to observe curiously, "Eh? There seem to be many knife marks on this meat?"

"Mr. Du has good eyesight." Han Mengliu said, "The people in the paddock just cut it up when they were cleaning it up, so it's convenient for roasting. Otherwise, such a big head will not be cooked until the next meal."

"I see. This fire seems to be very different..." Juniper moved forward again, and stretched out his hand to touch the fire frame.

Li Yi quickly grabbed him by the shoulders and dragged him back, "Beware of burning! Why do you dare to touch anything?"

"I don't want to touch it." Juniper turned his head and looked at Li Yi seriously and dissatisfied, "I just wanted to get close to see how hot it is."

"Why try that? You have a lot of questions."

Jun Junfeng sat unhappily, Han Mengliu said with a smile: "Actually, Mr. Du thought well. Liangzhou is a frontier fortress, and there are many shepherds, and there are many places to use fire. The method of making fire is different from that in the Central Plains. There must be some special fuel in this fire." .”

Juniper turned his head and glared at Li Yi with a look of "Let's see".Li Yi pretended not to see it, anyway, he was determined not to allow Tumu Gong to do dangerous things lightly.

Standing in the grassland, the four of them chatted casually. After a while, the aroma of oil rose from the center of the campfire, and quickly diffused to the surroundings, which made people move their index fingers.Li Yi licked his lips, "Brother Han, maybe I ate it?" Although Juniper Feng and Xia Zhao didn't speak, their eyes were full.However, Han Mengliu remained calm and only said "soon".

This "quickness" took a long time, and Juniper's stomach growled, and he blushed in embarrassment, so he had to eat the fruit sent by the paddock to cover it up.

It was so easy that the rabbit could be eaten, but because he was pregnant and could not eat rabbit meat, he just watched Li Yi and Xia Zhao feasting on it. Fortunately, Han Mengliu was with him.After a long time, the venison was finally roasted, and the attendants in the paddock cut it up and put it on a plate, one serving for each person.Juniper Feng ate it happily, his lips and teeth filled with the aroma of meat.

Han Mengliu said: "After this meal, I'm afraid I have to go back to the inn before discussing other things."

Juniper looked up from the plate in a daze, "Why?"

Han Mengliu smiled, but did not answer.Juniper was even more stunned, and turned his head to ask Li Yi with his eyes. Li Yi was also stunned, and looked at Han Mengliu to find the answer, but Han Mengliu smiled pointedly again, and Li Yi immediately understood.Looking at Xia Zhao again, Xia Zhao was also looking at Han Mengliu, his cheeks flushed slightly.

Li Yi looked at Juniper Feng's plate which was almost full of venison, and couldn't help saying: "Mr. Tumu, eat less."

"Huh?" Juniper was in a daze, "And why?"

"Hey." Li Yi frowned and thought about it, then said lightly, "I'm afraid you'll be overwhelmed."

"I don't support it." Jun Songfeng said in a low voice, but he was full of doubts in his heart, so he stared at Li Yi with weird eyes of distrust, Li Yi had no choice but to lean into his ear and said: "Venison is a thing of pure yang... ..."

Before he finished speaking, Juniper understood, and his face turned red: He naturally knew that venison was sexual/kinky, but today he saw a landscape beyond the Great Wall that he had never seen before, and was too happy to ignore it.Besides, just now Han Mengliu's words sounded like something important, so he didn't even think about joking.

Li Yi told him not to eat too much, because he was worried that if he ate too much, he would be in front of everyone... hey.Li Yi's thinking was also reasonable, after all, he often couldn't control his body, so it would be really embarrassing if something happened to him.Or eat less.

However, ever since he was with Li Yi, he had been talking about it from time to time, and he felt that the rather strong symptoms he had had were much better.

Juniper slowed down his eating speed, and when everyone was almost done eating, he pushed away the plate.There was still a lot of venison left, and the people in the paddock said that they could make it into jerky for them to take away when they returned to Beijing, so he was looking forward to it again.Feeling it quietly again, the body is fine, there is no difference, it seems that those claims are also exaggerated.

A scene like Li Yidao should have shepherds singing and dancing to cheer him up, but since he didn't, he volunteered to make a fool of himself and practiced the martial arts he had learned recently.After speaking, he opened his posture and started to practice, and there was nothing wrong with his fists and feet.

Although Juniper had watched it many times before, he still didn't get bored at this time, and found that Li Yi seemed to have made some progress.While being happy and admiring, he secretly made up his mind that after the child in his womb was born, he would go to school with Li Yi.

Han Mengliu was in a good mood, so he simply got up and greeted Li Yi. He stood still and only used one hand to tease Li Yi around.In the end, Li Yi was out of breath, bent over and waved her hands, and said with a bitter face, "Brother Han, I won't take you to bully people like this."

Han Mengliu said with a smile: "Practicing martial arts is the most taboo to work behind closed doors. You will often compete with masters, and you will be able to enter the country by leaps and bounds."

"That's right." Li Yi giggled, "Brother Han's just a few strokes are enough for me to learn for several years."

Han Mengliu had no choice but to laugh again, and Xia Zhao responded in a rare way: "At your age, it is not easy to learn martial arts, but seeing that you have a good posture just now, I must have worked hard. Keep working hard, you will be good."

Li Yi bowed respectfully, "Thank you Mr. Zhao, I will work hard next time."

It was nearly dusk when they left the paddock, and the four of them returned to the inn, agreeing to arrange dinner and night as they wish.Li Yi and Junfeng took a nap first, and then went shopping at the night market after recharging their energy.

The night market in Shuoning City is also a scene of a frontier fortress. The felt blankets sold in the front stalls are thick and the patterns are quite Western. The jewelry is also mainly pearls, gems and feathers. Most of them are dried and preserved fruits, as well as gold and wine vessels in various shapes, jasper and emeralds of unknown authenticity, and of course Juniper Feng's favorite dagger.

At that time, Juniper Feng was holding the fruit tea that Li Yi bought for him at the market in case he ate too much meat and stuffed his heart. When he saw a stall under the big tree in front of him, he walked over as if attracted .

The stall owner, who was sitting on the ground and dressed as a man, raised his head and was taken aback when he saw Juniper Feng.Juniper Feng also looked at the stall owner with those clear eyes: the face is old but energetic, and the body is thin but very tough.

The two looked at each other like this, Jun Songfeng felt a little rude, and quickly bowed, "Isn't the old man from Qi?"

The stall owner nodded, "I'm from Uzi."

Wuzi is a big country in the north of Liangzhou. It had a war with Daqi 20 years ago, and the relationship is good now. Jun Songfeng felt a little flustered, and insisted calmly: "The old man speaks Qi language very well."

"Many people in Uzi have learned Qi language since childhood." The stall owner stared at Junfeng seriously. "I have been walking in Uzi, Daqi, and Jiaochi for many years, and I can speak all languages."

"Oh." Juniper Feng smiled, "The old man's business is quite big."

"Just dawdling." The stall owner still stared at Juniper.

Juniper was a little embarrassed, and was about to back away when Li Yi came up and said eagerly, "I've been waiting for some change, why didn't you just run away without saying a word? This person doesn't know the place..."

"Hmm." Juniper said in a low voice, "I saw daggers sold here from a distance, so come and have a look."

"Then you want to tell me..."

The stall owner selling daggers went to look at Li Yi again, and then at Juniper's swollen belly, his solemn expression added to his confusion.

Li Yidao: "What do you like?"

Only then did Juniper Feng sweep across the felt blankets full of goods on the ground, his eyes lit up, "These are all pretty good, each has its own merits."

Li Yi laughed, "Then what should I do? I'll buy them all for you?"

"That's not what it means." Juniper Feng whispered, "I'll take another look."

At this time, the stall owner suddenly said: "Which one do you like, young master? I'll see you off."

Juniper and Li Yi were taken aback, "Why?"

The stall owner said: "I have a predestined relationship with the young master."

Juniper Feng and Li Yi looked at each other, even more wary in their daze.

The stall owner sighed, "Young master is quite similar to my former master, so I can't help but take a few extra glances at him, please don't be surprised."

Juniper Feng understood, "Oh, then..."

"The master has passed away for many years." The stall owner's eyes showed sadness, "I feel a lot of emotions when I see you today, and I am very happy."

"Oh me……"

Jun Feng was a little speechless, Li Yi became more alert, and pushed Jun Feng to signal him to leave.The stall owner said: "Young master, don't worry, I have no ill intentions. Today I just want to give you a small gift to express my heart. Which one do you like?"

Juniper fainted, stretched out his hand and pointed at it in a daze, the stall owner carefully wrapped it up and handed it to him, and asked, "Where is your hometown?"

Juniper said: "The capital."

"The two sons are husband and wife?"

Juniper Feng opened his mouth and before he could say anything, Li Yi rolled his eyes, and Juniper Feng's waist upstairs said, "Naturally."

The stall owner asked again: "What do the two sons do for a living?"

Juniper Feng said: "A businessman is just like an old man."

The stall owner paused and muttered to himself; "Business? It's good to do business, unlike..."

"Okay, let's go." Li Yi pushed Juniper impatiently. Juniper had to move away, but turned around every step of the way, frequently looking at the old man sitting alone under the dark blue night, always felt that the man seemed special, but Can't tell why.

The stall owner under the shadow of the tree also looked at the direction where Juniper Feng and Li Yi left, and said in a low voice, "I wish you both a smooth and happy life."

Late at night, Xia Zhao and Han Mengliu came to a high ground near the North City Gate after wandering the streets and alleys of Shuoning City.Xia Zhao untied the cloak and spread it on the ground, and let Han Mengliu sit and rest, while he stared at the vast sky further north.

"Originally, I wanted to reveal my identity and go to the city wall to take a look, but after thinking about it, I don't want to disturb the officials in the city."

Han Mengliu looked at Xia Zhao's silhouette, "Liangzhou Camp is not far from Shuoning City, you really don't want to go see General Zhao?"

Xia Zhao shook his head, "Father and the others don't say anything, there must be their reasons. I...don't add trouble. Besides, I haven't figured out how to face...he, it's not right to meet him suddenly."

Xia Zhao took a few steps forward with his hands behind his back, "Ameng, although I have been learning how to be a king in the past, I was ignorant in my mind. But along the way, I saw the farmers working hard and the merchants running around. , I saw many wealthy people spending money like water, and I also saw more people struggling for a mouthful of soup. I finally understand what I will do in the future." Sighed, "Maybe the father and General Zhao That's why..."

Turning around and staring at Han Mengliu, "Ameng, what I'm going to say next is really treasonous, but I must tell you."

Han Mengliu raised her beautiful eyes and waited quietly.

"If one day I ascend the throne as a king, the first thing I will do is to govern the country's stability and the people to live in peace, and the second is to choose excellent descendants and carefully cultivate them so that my great Qi will prosper. When these two things are done well," Xia Zhao looked deeply. Han Mengliu, "I will abdicate and live in seclusion with you. Now I don't know when it will be, but I have been looking forward to that day."

Han Mengliu was silent, looking down at her swollen belly, slightly absent-minded.

Xia Zhao said again: "Perhaps in the future the historian will say that I linger and enjoy myself, but I don't care. All I can do is to rule the country and the people with all my heart and soul."

Han Mengliu finally sighed, "So I hope that this time I am carrying a son."

"Ameng." Xia Zhao approached Han Mengliu eagerly, "You don't need to have such thoughts. I have already made up my mind, not to mention giving up the position of prince, it doesn't matter even if I am demoted to a commoner or a trafficker. In short, no matter how difficult it is , I only have you in this life." Kneeling down, he gently stroked Han Mengliu's face, "Besides, I don't want you to suffer any more. After this one, don't have another child."

Han Mengliu held the back of Xia Zhao's hand on her cheek, recalling what she said before her parents' grave, it was exactly the same as what Xia Zhao said today.Unknowingly, their moods and thoughts have merged into one.

"Xiao Zhaoer." Han Mengliu smiled, "I don't need any promise from you, because I have already made up my mind, and I will never change it unless I die."

Xia Zhao was taken aback for a moment, and after understanding the meaning, he was overwhelmed with shock, and rushed forward to hug Han Mengliu tightly.Han Mengliu covered the top of his head as before, put his other hand on his side, and said in a low voice, "And it's not just for you, and it's not just for myself. I also hope to have a son in four months."