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In the private room of the restaurant, Qing Ming was in a daze while drinking, and he stayed late without knowing it.

By the time he realized it, there were not many people on the street.

Pay the money and leave the restaurant.

All kinds of red lanterns are hung on the eaves of the street. Because of the custom, even if all the people are gone, the lights will not go out, and the street is still bright.

Qing Ming didn't want to go back to the General's Mansion, so he simply wandered aimlessly along the street.

The cold wind was blowing, Qingming felt his mind was at a loss, his heart was empty, as if something was missing, but he didn't know what was missing.

When he came back to his senses, he had already arrived at the gate of the city.

Seeing the closed city gate in front of him, Qingming sighed and smiled self-deprecatingly.

"It's been so long since I've been out, it's time to go back."

Just as he was about to turn around, his hand tightened suddenly, and a familiar temperature came.

"Qingming~"

"Han Tuo?" Qing Ming looked at the sweaty, short-breathing young man in surprise, "Why do you..."

The rest of the words disappeared into his broad embrace.

"Really, I told you to wait for me, but I didn't see you when I returned home; I didn't see you back after waiting for half an hour, and ran out to look for you in a hurry, but I searched all the streets and alleys and found nothing." Finding you made me almost think that you were going to leave without saying goodbye... Fortunately, I finally found it..."

With the bodies tightly fitted together, Qingming could clearly feel the violent vibrations in his chest and the sweat that almost seeped into his winter clothes...

Qingming's heart was empty all night, but it was instantly filled with those complicated emotions.

The hand hanging down by his side slowly raised, as if he wanted to hug the person in front of him, just when his hand was about to rest on that person's strong back, "Dang~" "Boom~"

Bells and salutes suddenly sounded behind him, waking him up.

The hand that was supposed to hug the other party changed its direction and position, and pushed the young man away.

"Two big men hugging each other openly in the street, how decent~" Qing Ming frowned, pretending to be angry.

Han Tuo smirked, "I'm so happy to have found you!"

"You, if I left, how could I not inform you, it's just that I had dinner for a long time, and wandered in the street for a long time, so it was so late, and I was about to go back, but you came. "Qing Ming explained lightly.

"Young brother, don't be angry. I didn't mean to make you wait so long. Originally, I wanted to go back two days in advance to get together with those brats. I just came back to accompany you on New Year's Eve. Who knew they heard I was not in Daying on New Year's Eve, so I insisted on not getting drunk with me, so I had no choice but to drink with them all night and sleep for a day and a night before waking up. I thought it was still a step late, when I came back, you had already gone out." Han Tuo's face was full of apology.

When Qingming saw him, he didn't mind his late return, "It's okay, although it's late, didn't you come back? It's not considered a missed appointment." He took out the silk handkerchief, "Here, Wipe the sweat off your head first, or you'll catch a cold easily."

"Thank you, brother."

Qingming turned around and looked at the sky above the city wall where the sound of firecrackers continued, the sky was full of splendor and colorful.

"Every New Year's Eve, the walls of Xishan City will ring bells and set off fireworks to celebrate the arrival of the new year~"

"So that's how it is, it's so beautiful~"

"Does Younger Brother like fireworks?"

"I don't like it very much, the smell of gunpowder is too strong." Qing Ming said with some disgust, "However, it's good to watch it with friends once in a while."

The voice behind the sentence was a little soft, Han Tuo didn't pay attention and didn't hear it clearly, "What did you say?"

"Nothing," Qing Ming shook his head, "Let's watch the fireworks!"

Han Tuo saw that his expression was calm, as if he hadn't said anything just now, but he just thought he had heard wrong.

After he turned his head, Qingming quietly looked at him, his eyes and eyebrows seemed to be soft and gentle, but in a flash, they disappeared again, like a dream...

Just friends.

After the fireworks were over, the two returned to the General's Mansion.

The people in the mansion had already gone to sleep after the bustle.

But both Han Tuo and Qing Ming are very energetic now and don't want to go to sleep immediately.

He simply went to the kitchen to bring the wine back.

It was cold and silent outside, but Qingming's room was full of enthusiasm.

Although there were only the two of them, they still had nothing to talk about, especially after drinking, they let go a lot.

Han Tuo talked about the interesting things that happened on New Year's Eve last year with great interest. Qingming listened, sometimes chuckling, sometimes with a puzzled expression, a little less alienated, and a little more fireworks. He listened happily, so he didn't pay attention I drank a lot of alcohol without realizing it.

When the wine came up, Qingming felt dizzy in front of his eyes. After holding on for a while, he fell asleep lying on the low table.

After all, Han Tuo came out of practice, so he is naturally much better than Qing Ming, but he is a little drunk, and his consciousness is still quite clear.

"Young brother? Young brother?" Seeing him lying down, Han Tuo hurried forward to care.

Shaking his shoulders, he found that he couldn't wake him up, so he had to pick up his body and walk towards the inner room.

"If you fall asleep like this, you will catch a cold."

Helping him take off his coat and shoes, straighten his body, and cover him with a quilt, Han Tuo didn't leave, and sat on the edge of the bed.

Originally, I was drunk and hadn't fully rested before, and then I ran all the way, searched everywhere, and then drank a lot of wine, even my iron body couldn't stand it.

When he got drunk, Han Tuo felt dizzy for a while, so he had no choice but to sit down and wait for the dizziness to disappear before leaving.

Rubbing his temples, his eyes unconsciously lingered on someone's sleeping face.

Her cheeks were pink and her lips were moist, which seemed to be a result of habit. Even when she was sleeping, the corners of her lips were still slightly raised, and her expression was naturally relaxed, with a serene expression, softening that unfeminine face.

Probably controlled by drunkenness.

Han Tuo couldn't help stretching out his hand to touch that unusually attractive face.

As if he was afraid of waking him up, Han Tuo touched his finger lightly, and left after a slight touch. Seeing that he didn't respond, he boldly brushed across his slender eyebrows, closed eyes, straight nose bridge, and then moist and thin skin. lip……

The memory of a certain night flooded into his mind... the softness under his fingers, he once tasted it in confusion...

Although I never mentioned it again, I never forgot how I felt at that time.

...comfortable...very comfortable...

That was the only feeling he had at the time.

I really want to feel it again~

He let out a heartfelt, fanatical sigh...

"Hmm..." The sleeping person suddenly moved uncomfortably.

Han Tuo woke up suddenly, and withdrew his hand like an electric shock, only to realize that the man was not awake, but he unconsciously increased the strength of his fingers, which made him feel uncomfortable.

"call……"

Frightened into a cold sweat, Han Tuo heaved a sigh of relief.

Really, how could I have such an idea, he is my good brother, good friend, and a handsome nobleman, how could I...!

Sure enough, it was all the fault of the poisoning last time. Letting him die so easily is really cheap for him. Even if that kind of person dies, he should whip the corpse a hundred times to vent his anger.

It made me so embarrassed now that I actually had a bad idea about my good brother. It seems that I should find a woman I like to start a family. Youlan is a good choice.

Thinking of this, Han Tuo went back to his room with a guilty conscience, intending to have a good night's sleep, sober up, and by the way, throw those absurd and ridiculous thoughts out of his mind fiercely, leaving nothing behind!

From the first day to the fifteenth day of the new year, Han Tuo did not leave the general's mansion for fifteen whole days, and stayed with Qing Ming every day.

Knowing that he was going to leave after the Chinese New Year, I simply had fun with him, after all, I don't know if there will be a chance to come back in the future.

On the day of the Lantern Festival, after dinner

Qingming took out Tao Xun, which had been forgotten for a long time, and played the song "Sorrowful Farewell".

Han Tuo listened, faintly aware of what he was going to say.

A touch of sadness accompanied by melodious tunes filled the room, which seemed incompatible with the festive and lively atmosphere of the Lantern Festival.

The song is over.

There was no sound in the room for a long time.

"I have to go now."

"When?"

"Tomorrow morning."

Han Tuo stared at him with wide eyes, full of surprise, "In such a hurry?"

"Well, it's not easy to go in snowy weather. I'm afraid of emergencies, so it's better to go early."

Accepting his statement, "Is that so, do you go straight home after leaving here?"

"No, I have to go back to the teacher's house first."

"Will we see you later?"

"meeting."

"So sure?"

"Pretty sure."

"Oh, speaking of it, you haven't told me until now, where have we met before?"

"You haven't remembered yet."

"Sometimes a blurry image flashes, but it's never clear."

"Then forget it first. If you haven't remembered it when we meet next time, I'll tell you."

"I'm about to leave, don't give me a happy time!"

"If I tell you now, you will probably turn your face and deny anyone."

"what?"

Han Tuo looked at him in confusion.

Qing Ming looked at his funny expression, still smiled and said nothing.

"Thank you these days, Han Tuo."

"Thank you, you are all good brothers!"

"I'm out of touch."

"You still know you're cheating!" Han Tuo rolled his eyes in contempt.

"Hehe~"

On the second day, at the gate of the city

Hearing that Qingming was leaving, Hou Zi and Lao Wei, who had some friendship with him, all came to see him off.

"Young Master Qing, don't you want to stay for a while longer? You left in such a hurry, I haven't held a farewell banquet for you yet," Hou Zi insisted.

"No, there's not much difference between staying a few more days and leaving today. It's better to leave early."

"Well then, take care of yourself!"

"Young Master Qing, take care on the way!"

"Young Master Qing, have a good journey!"

... Everyone said goodbye to him, and only Han Tuo was left in the end.

The two stared at each other for a long time.

"What needs to be said has already been said yesterday, so I won't say too much. Be careful along the way!"

"You take care too!"

Qingming clasped his fists and said solemnly.

Han Tuo clasped his fists in return.

Qingming got on his horse and left without looking back.

After leaving Xishan City, he never looked back. He just kept moving forward, but his mind was constantly changing.

There are things that happened in the Imperial Capital when I was young, things that happened with my teacher in the past few years, and things that happened with Han Tuo for nearly a year... Scenes flashed quickly one after another.

From the time he understood that he would shoulder the burden of the country, he habitually restrained himself, concealed his emotions and dislikes under the indifferent appearance, and grew up step by step according to his father's requirements, becoming a generation of Mingjun, a man standing in front of thousands of people. The lone monarch above.

In fact, he couldn't leave his teacher before returning to the imperial capital, but he was talented and learned everything a year earlier than his father expected, including the emperor's strategy and balance, so he asked his teacher for help. The reason why he has been free for this year is to understand the people's feelings and understand the sufferings of the people's livelihood. In fact, he just wants to be self-willed once. free life.

However, meeting Han Tuo was completely unexpected.

Ever since he became acquainted with Han Tuo, he often thought of what his father said to him after he pushed Han Tuo into the pool: "Qing Ming, you have always been prudent, cautious in your words and deeds, thoughtful, and never made a mistake, but this time, Why did you push the wrong person? With your ability, there is absolutely a way to drive him away without a trace, and then act according to the plan. What is the reason that made you do this regardless of the consequences?"

At that time, his father repeatedly asked him why he pushed Han Tuo into the water, but he didn't say a word. He didn't say anything about the reason why he didn't act according to the plan until he left the capital. Ask again.

Thinking about it now, maybe he already had a different feeling for that person back then.

After getting along these days, he was fully aware of some incredible things that happened to him, no matter whether his feelings were right or wrong, it would become an eternal secret in his heart.

Can't say, also, can't say.

From the moment he left Xishan City, he was no longer the son of a family traveling around the mountains and rivers, but the king of a country who would rule the world in the future.

When we meet again, we will be monarchs and ministers, and nothing else.