Second minister and thief

"Mr. Liu, please explain to me what's going on? How could such a good-natured person suddenly faint? How could he vomit blood?!" Xiao Cen stood barefoot under the steps, still wearing that robe, pointing to the Chu Linqiu who was on the bed asked sharply, "If you didn't say it doesn't matter, how could Benhou let him do whatever he wants? It's all right now...you can tell me what to do."

Xiao Cen knew that he shouldn't be angry with others, but he couldn't control his temper. Whenever he saw Chu Linqiu lying motionless, he couldn't help feeling flustered, especially when he was "seeing blood" like now.It is clear that he has witnessed too many bloody and tragic scenes in the military for several years before, but he can't adapt to this gentle town of Taodu.

"Master Hou, Liu thinks that spitting out this little bit of residual blood is a good thing for my lord."

"Good thing? How do you say that?"

"Yes." Mr. Liu stroked his hair hanging on his chest calmly, and said in a deep voice, "This just shows that the medicinal materials prepared by Mr. Liu have worked. As long as you insist on taking a bath every two days, the residual poison will be cured." Let it out slowly. Here, Liu will congratulate Lord Hou first."

"Really?!" Xiao Cen was so happy when he heard that, he couldn't help stepping forward, making a fist with his left hand, hitting the palm of his right hand, and asked anxiously, "Then Mr. The sudden drowsiness has nothing to do with this matter? Is it...his poison?"

"You can't say that. In the current situation of your lord, bed matters are feasible, but in moderation. Yesterday..."

"This, this..." Xiao Cen was not stupid, and naturally understood Mr. Liu's unfinished words in an instant.The two of them were just young, and after having tasted it once, they naturally thought that the second time...it was indeed too much.

The Marquis of Dingnan, who was so majestic just now, was so ashamed that he couldn't lift his head this time, "Benhou, Benhou knows."

"Master Hou..." Liu Yun suddenly stretched out his right hand, hesitant to speak, but he couldn't speak if he really wanted to.

Fortunately, Xiao Cen's thoughts were not on him at the moment, and he didn't find anything wrong. Seeing that Chu Linqiu was fine, he said "hard work" and invited him out.

Chu Linqiu didn't faint for long this time, and woke up at sunset.After he opened his eyes, seeing Xiao Cen sleeping soundly beside him, he couldn't help curling his lips.

The hands and feet of the two were tightly intertwined, and Xiao Cen was probably afraid that he would escape, so he did not forget to hold on tightly in his sleep.No wonder Chu Linqiu felt a little out of breath.

I don't know if it was because of a nap, but Chu Linqiu was refreshed now, with clear ears and eyesight. He stared sideways at the slightly pale Xiao Cen, and suddenly reached out his hand and pushed him cruelly on the shoulder.

"Huh? What's the matter?" Xiao Cen was still a little dazed when he woke up. He squinted his eyes and looked over, and saw Chu Linqiu resting his head on his hand, looking at him intently.

"Are you awake?!" He was startled, and hurried to touch Chu Linqiu's forehead, but unexpectedly touched something unspeakable, and immediately fell back with a low cry.

"Did you take the medicine? I'll help you."

"No, no need, this Marquis has already gone up. Master Chu, you should take care of yourself." Xiao Cen was still a little shy, and couldn't help but lower his volume, but after thinking about it, he felt that he was something about General Xiao. Have you ever seen a big wind and a big wave?I really shouldn't imitate that child's attitude.

So he faked a cough and pretended to be calm, "Chu Lang has been sleeping for most of the day, he must be hungry. This Marquis asked someone to come in and prepare to eat."

"Lord Hou..."

"What's the matter?" Xiao Cen was halfway up, but his wrist was grabbed again, he couldn't help but stop, and turned to look at the person who stopped him.

"The leader of the crusade against Xichuan has been decided, and the army will set off soon."

"...Who will be the general? How many troops?"

Chu Linqiu lay back on the bed again, raised his eyes to look directly at him, and after a long while, unhurriedly uttered two "thunder-like" names, "Jin Shicheng, Yuan Sinan."

"This..." Xiao Cen's bushy eyebrows furrowed all of a sudden, "Is Yuan Sinan the nephew of Song Laoer? Isn’t the crisis in Changyuan enough for that person to learn a lesson? But this old general Jin does have some skills and is feasible. You recommended it?”

Chu Linqiu didn't answer, but said, "The old general only read an old saying when he found me."

"what?"

"In the old age of a martyr, he is full of ambition."

Xiao Cen was completely silent. Listening to the words of his ancestors, he couldn't help but think of his deceased grandfather.Back then, Old General Xiao also liked to transcribe this sentence and the entire masterpiece on his paper manuscript, and took it out for a look every time he went out for an expedition.

It's a pity that all the sincerity was wrongly paid to the unworthy people.

"Chu Lang, I feel worthless for you."

"Why?"

"You are clearly gentle with others, much better than that first-class surnamed Song. But those fools still slander you so much! This is really..."

"Master." Chu Linqiu sat up by himself, pulled Xiao Cen into his arms and sighed softly, "You have never seen Chu go crazy before, if you see... ...wouldn't think so."

"What do you look like when you go crazy, don't you really think that this Marquis has never seen it?" Xiao Cen snorted, patted the back of his hand, and said angrily, "It doesn't matter if others suffer some torture. Yes. I'm afraid that you will go crazy and won't even let yourself go. This is what I really call my lord... I have endless headaches."

"..."

"Chu Lang, you promise me something."

"Master Hou, please tell me." Chu Linqiu couldn't help tightening his arms around Xiao Cen's waist. In order to prevent him from touching the wound behind him, he turned him over and made him lie in his arms.

Xiao Cen has lived for more than [-] years, and he has never stayed in the arms of another man in such a weak posture. He couldn't help feeling a little strange. He first stretched out a finger and tapped on Chu Linqiu's chest, Then he said, "This Marquis just wants you to know that you will have me from now on. Therefore, you don't have to carry it alone. Do you...understand?"

"..." Chu Linqiu said after being silent for a long time, "Master Hou is so kind, Chu can't repay you. You deserve a bow."

"No, no! What's wrong with bowing? This Marquis is a vulgar person, so I can't do this!" Xiao Cen was about to wave his hand, but then he realized Chu Linqiu's good intentions, and couldn't help but relax his eyebrows. He laughed loudly, "It turns out that Chu Lang wants to follow the example of his predecessors with this Marquis! Very good, very good! Then you and I will say 'Your Majesty' to each other when we are seated in the future."