little turtle in pocket

Ninety-one AD.

There is no one to clean the snow on the wilderness, and only the yellow turf is exposed where the horse's hooves have trod.The half-melted snow looked dirty, mixed with finely crushed ice, exuding a crisp cold air.

"Okay, stop, take a break."

Commander Hu issued an order, reined in the horse's head, turned around and looked at the man who was dragged behind his horse by his bound hands.At this moment, he is taking advantage of the rare opportunity to rest, leaning against the trunk of a lonely poplar tree next to him, panting slightly.

The black skirt was torn and covered with mud, the place where the wrists were bound had been worn out with blood, and the knees and toes were also oozing with blood.

As if sensing the man's malicious gaze, the boy turned his face away and licked his chapped lips.

A dark brown leather water bag was unplugged and held up under his nose: "Are you thirsty? I haven't had a drop of water since last night. I don't believe you don't want to drink water!"

As usual, his eyes were blocked by long eyelashes, and there was no expression on the boy's face, which made him look far more mature than his actual age.

"Slap", a heavy slap in the face.

The boy's face was turned to one side, his pale face was flushed abnormally, and he finally raised his eyelids.

The beating man seemed to have been greatly insulted: "What are you doing looking at me like this? Do you think I'm a bug?"

Another slap.This time the blush on the boy's face became symmetrical.

Blood began to ooze from the corner of the young man's lips, but Commander Hu was unwilling to let it go, stuck his jaw tightly, and poured the water bag into his mouth: "Grandpa doesn't believe in restraint, you little bastard!"

The boy was choked and coughed repeatedly, and his collar was soaked.

All the subordinates were dumbfounded seeing the commander's strange behavior.

Suddenly, a clever person called out: "Commander Hu, there is movement in the southwest direction!"

Everyone, including Commander Hu, raised their heads and watched.Sure enough, a row of black shadows faintly appeared on the distant horizon.

The black shadow expanded rapidly, and it could already be seen that it was a horse team.Judging from the large bags of goods on the horses and the clothes of the driver, it should be a caravan rather than a soldier.

Commander Hu let go of his hand, handed the water bag to a subordinate beside him, and clenched the handle of the knife at his waist: "MD, where did these people come from?"

As they spoke, the caravan had already arrived, and the merchants got off their horses one after another, setting up their horses to tidy up their goods, drinking water and resting their feet.

The leader was a middle-aged man with a scorched yellow face, with three short strands of beard under his chin, he smiled at the typical businessman's style before saying a word: "Sorry to bother you, may I ask the officials, is the Qijiabao going in this direction? "

As soon as Qijiabao's name was mentioned, the members of the Yelu Tribe secretly heaved a sigh of relief.This castle has existed for a long time, the territory is small but the soldiers are brave and strategic, no matter how much the Khitan tribes fight, they all agree not to provoke the people in the castle - there is no need to waste military power for this hairy place.Moreover, it is said that the founder of Qijiabao came from the south, and every month he hired people to bring a lot of novelty goods back to his hometown for sale. Over time, those brocade embroidered handkerchiefs, colorful ropes and bead hairpins have become the favorites of girls and wives of all tribes. Things are indispensable.

Judging from the situation, this caravan was also employed by Qijiabao, and only came back from the south to transport goods.

The middle-aged man also went on the road. Seeing that the officials had no intention of embarrassing them, he quickly took out a bunch of small things from his pocket and offered them with a smile on his face: "Don't be ugly, just go back and show it to your sister-in-law. .”

After dissipating all the things in his hand, the man turned his head, and his eyes met Wen Nuo who was still leaning on the tree trunk.

Wen Nuo straightened his back, waiting to meet the man's ridicule, contempt or frivolity.

However, unexpectedly, the man's eyes were full of pity.His gentle eyes fell on the boy's frozen temples, the drenched skirt, and the bloodstains oozing from the broken clothes on his body. Gradually, a raging flame burned in the man's eyes.

"Go!"

Suddenly there was a roar, and the swords hidden under the sleeves of the robes were unsheathed one after another. As the rabbits flew up and down, the people who commanded this side were all restrained.When someone came to his senses, he had already put a bright simple knife on his own neck.

"You, who are you?"

The middle-aged man replied coldly: "Don't worry about who we are, let you live now, if you want to live, hurry up and get rid of these horses!"

During the conversation, those pretend merchants had already dismounted the weapons of Hu Tongling and the others, pulled over a few short-legged horses, and motioned for two or even three of them to ride one.

Hu Mou was already so frightened that his legs were weak, but as the commander, he had to say two more words to support his appearance: "This time, Grandpa was plotted by you, don't let me meet next time—"

Before he could finish his powerless threat, the middle-aged man raised his arm, and the simple knife in his hand flew off the string like an arrow, and pierced straight into his chest.

Commander Hu, who was still flaunting his power just now, swayed and fell to the ground stiffly, his eyes bulging out.Until his death, this despicable man could not believe what had happened.

The scene became silent for an instant.

The man took two steps forward and asked with his hands behind his back, "What are you waiting for?"

This time without him saying another word, Commander Hu's subordinates scrambled to get on their horses, crowded and tumbled and galloped away in a panic.

The man turned around, slowly released the fox fur cloak on his outer cover, and came to Wen Nuo.

The young man took half a step back, his vest pressed against the tree trunk behind him, his eyes were full of hesitation.

The man thought for a while, then took out something from his pocket: "Do you remember it?"

The deep black eyeballs stared fixedly at the man's palm, and gradually, mist appeared, and Wen Nuo blinked his eyelids twice, and pressed them back: "Brother Ming-------"

Wu Ming wrapped the boy's slender body in a cloak, took out the boning knife in his sleeve, and cut off the leather ropes tied around the two slender wrists.Then, he raised his hand and removed the smear from his face, revealing his delicate and handsome face, with a gentle smile like jade: "I'm sorry, brother is late."

Why did the winter sun become so dazzling?The tears couldn't be held back no matter what.Wen Nuo lowered his head: "I'm fine."

He didn't see the tenderness in the man's eyes, but felt himself being gently embraced in a warm and strong embrace, and the man's low voice came from his ear: "Didn't you say that? Don't pretend to be strong in front of me." .Since you are a child, you can act like a child to your heart's content."

"Do not!!!!!"

Waking up from a nightmare again, Cheng Shen opened his eyes and found that the inkstone on the desk had been overturned, and the dripping ink stained the desk memorial.

Outside the carved door leaf, on the bluestone ground in front of the brackets and painted beams, the sun is shining, and it is a sunny day. Even the stumps and stems in the lotus pond in front of the hall are eagerly preparing for the arrival of spring.

The cold one is just the heart of the young King Liang.

"Xiao Nuo----" Cheng Shen clenched his fists, leaned on the dragon chair, and closed his eyes again, "Where are you?"

His Royal Highness the Son angrily walked through the Jiuqu Corridor and came to the pond of the General's Mansion.

The cold wind blew by, and he shivered: "Wen Nuo!"

The person standing by the pond in a daze turned around: "Huh?"

"You bastard!" Zi Hao slapped him with all his strength, shaking the boy so much that he was caught off guard and almost fell, "Tell me, how did Wu Ming get hurt? Did you do it? ,Um?"

The afternoon sun was a bit dazzling, Wen Nuo covered his nose and lips with his sleeves, lowered his head and did not speak.A wisp of dark brown hair fell down, gently brushing against the hot cheek.

The impulsive son of the Chu Kingdom was still yelling: "Tell me, are you dumb? What happened?"

The dark red blood stains were printed and dyed on the moon-white cotton cloth, like a blooming flower.

Wen Nuo suddenly raised his head, his voice was cold: "What do you want me to say? You have already condemned me in your heart, so why force me to say more?"

The anger in his heart was like being poured a bucket of oil on his head, and his reason was burned out in an instant.Zi Hao kicked it violently, seeing that thin body fall into the water, he was not relieved, he went up a few more times, and the water splashed everywhere.

Even in the south, the water is still bone-chilling in the severe winter.That kind of coldness is like a hidden little snake, biting every bone seam with its thin teeth.

Zihao's shoes and socks were all wet, and he was terribly cold.But when he thought that the ignorant guy in the water was more uncomfortable than himself, he became inexplicably excited again, and raised his foot to step on the shoulder of the person who was trying to get ashore: "Are you still talking back? Are you still talking back? You just deserve a beating." !"

Wen Nuo coughed and looked up at the childish baby face.How to dispel this hatred that I don't know where it came from?Who would have expected that he would encounter enemy troops on the way home, and when that feathered arrow came, who would have expected that Wu Ming would protect Wen Nuo and get hit by the arrow?

"What the hell are you looking at me like that for? Who do you think you are? A bastard! Go to hell!"

Shizi seemed to be irritated to the extreme by the bottomless eyes of the young man, and with all his strength, he stomped the head that had just left the water back to the bottom.Purple red blood gushed out from between Wen Nuo's nose and lips again, fluttering in the water like a soft ribbon, unparalleled in beauty.

"Your Highness!"

"Ah?" Zi Hao was startled by the sudden voice behind him.

The handsome servant bowed: "General Wu's injury has changed, and the imperial physician has asked His Highness to check it out!"

"What? Why didn't you say it earlier? Okay, I'll be there right away!"

His Highness Shi Zi dragged his feet and galloped all the way, leaving the little waiter and Wen Nuo who slowly sat up in the water looking at each other.

After a while, the waiter said: "Get up quickly, I'll take you to change clothes!" Looking at Wen Nuo's figure again, he looked embarrassed, "But I'm afraid my clothes are too short for you. !"

Leaving the water and the cold wind blowing, Wen Nuo couldn't help clenching his teeth as he revived his senses that had been almost numb from the cold just now.

"Forget it, hurry up and follow me, wear whatever is short or not - I said you didn't eat again today? I was too busy, and General Wu clearly told me to take good care of you -" while walking The chattering servant stopped and looked up at Wen Nuo in surprise, "Are you crying?"

The young man turned his face away, and the servant could only see the graceful jaw line covered with fine drops of water.