The Eight Winds of Rebirth

Zhao Yuan originally stood silently in front of the crowd, but when Zhao Ze pointed at him with a sword, the expression on his face did not change at all, and many people in the arena looked over at once.

In fact, when Zhao Yuan came here for the first time, the soldiers in the Shenwu barracks looked down upon him even more than Zhao Ze now. Who made the sixth son have a more beautiful face than girls? Even if you are the general's adopted brother, the army is not a back garden of the palace, a place where dignitaries and princes can play and have fun.

At that time, Zhao Yuan was often ridiculed and joked by these people, but he did not get angry. He just waited and watched the crowd practice until Adjutant Shang took two black gold horses from the Wumetal Kingdom and said they were gifted by the emperor. , When Hou Bingchen was asked to choose, Hou Bingchen called Zhao Yuan together.

Deputy General Shang was about to stop him, and said anxiously: "General, Wu Jin's horse is good, but his temper is very fierce, I'm afraid it's the son of the sixth generation..."

But Hou Bingchen laughed and asked Zhao Yuan, "Does Yuaner like it? Do you want to choose?"

Zhao Yuan walked around one of the jet-black horses, and saw that it was really sturdy and strong, with piercing eyes, full of rebelliousness in its eyes, and no trace of variegation on its body, and it was rare that it fell in love with it. , then nodded politely.

Hou Bingchen said: "If you want to ride it, it will be yours."

Zhao Yuan didn't see any joy, but still nodded indifferently.

This made the soldiers on both sides a little curious, and Vice-General Wang and Vice-General Shang are people who understand horses, knowing that these words are not just to deceive people, just look at the horse's hooves. Kicking and pacing, shaking his head and pulling the reins, snorting constantly, he knew that he would not be easily subdued, not to mention ordinary soldiers, even they dare not boast that they must have the ability to subdue, this is like walking out of a painting. Is it possible for the sixth son who is like a banished fairy?

However, Zhao Yuan didn't say a word, and led the horse from the hands of Lieutenant General Shang, first patted the horse's mane, and then looked at it for a moment, without using the saddle or pedals, she directly turned on the horse neatly, one by one. He swung his whip and rushed out.

The horse naturally didn't want to, because anyone with more things on their back would not be happy, so it jumped and kicked its front hooves and rear legs high, and would not stop until Zhao Yuan was thrown off.

In the distance, I saw a white shadow swaying back and forth on the horse's back. The scene made everyone present panic-stricken, and Deputy General Wang wanted to lead his horse to save people.

But Hou Bingchen still didn't move, he just watched intently, as if he had great confidence in Zhao Yuan.

Sure enough, within a short while, the horse turned from twisting and turning into a fast gallop, with its hooves flying, circling back and forth in the field, like a black lightning bolt, the dust it raised almost fascinated everyone's eyes. But Zhao Yuan, who was riding on him, still did not flinch until the horse stopped suddenly after galloping, raised its front hooves, stood on its hind legs, and stretched its whole body into a straight "one" shape, Zhao Yuan was also caught. Most of the people who got rid of it fell into the air, but their hands kept holding the rein tightly, without any relaxation, and even turned around in the air, and then they got back on the horse's back. The horse unexpectedly fell back abruptly!

After a long hissing scream, it snorted twice unwillingly, and finally became honest. This battle of horse taming made everyone in the field amazed. Fortunately, the military discipline in the Shenwu Army Camp was strict, otherwise it would have If it gets out, it will definitely cause an uproar in the palace.

Now that the sixth prince was invited to challenge again, the soldiers all opened their eyes wide with interest, and some people couldn't help but say: "The sixth prince will show his hand, we also want to see..."

"Yes, yes, the sixth son's riding skills are amazing, I don't know how good his skills are."

Zhao Yuan listened to the words of hope on the left and hope on the right, but the expression on her face did not change, but at this moment she saw a familiar figure in the corner of the crowd, and Zhao Yuan's eyes paused immediately.

Seeing Gu Xiangtan standing not far away and looking at him with a smile on his face, he seemed very happy to receive such a welcome for Zhao Yuan, and there was a slight look of anticipation in his eyes.

Zhao Yuan and Gu Xiangtan looked at each other, then turned away lightly, and raised their hands to Bi Fu behind him.

Bi Fu hurriedly held Zhao Yuan's sword with both hands knowingly.

Zhao Ze only felt a blur in front of his eyes, and a figure suddenly jumped up and turned to the center of the school field, in front of his eyes.

Zhao Ze was stunned, but immediately became excited again. He saw Zhao Yuan standing with her hands behind her back, her clothes fluttering, and she looked over calmly, without the slightest stance of a martial arts contest.But Zhao Ze didn't dare to ignore it, he cupped his hands, and after making a "please" gesture to him, he raised his spirits first and made a move.

He raised his long sword and pulled a sword flower towards Zhao Yuan, and directly swept towards his lower body, but Zhao Yuan didn't dodge or evade, and didn't draw out his sword, but used the scabbard to block Zhao Ze's attack, only In an instant, Zhao Ze felt as if encountering a huge force, and his whole arm went numb suddenly, and then he was about to fall backwards, but Zhao Yuan suddenly flashed, his feet moved slightly, and he circled to Zhao Ze from the side. From behind, he lightly hit his lower back, stabilizing his body that was about to fall back.

From the beginning to the end, there were only two moves, but it made Zhao Ze walk a long way from "being knocked down" and "rescued".

After Zhao Ze stood firm, he looked at Zhao Yuan in disbelief, but saw that the other party was still standing there without any waves, as if he had never moved.

After the silence in the arena, there was a burst of applause. Although Zhao Ze's ability is too poor, it is not enough to beat him, but the extremely fast pace and body skills of the sixth son alone are enough to impress those who know some martial arts. There are a lot of ways to learn, and those who don't understand it will be dazzled and indescribable.

It's different from being kicked by Yizheng. When he lost to Zhao Yuan, Zhao Ze was convinced. Even though he was a little frustrated, he still showed an open-minded expression on his face asking for advice.

"Sixth, sixth brother, you are really capable, I... I am too far away from you." Fortunately, he used to really think that he was so amazing, and it turned out that he was deceived by those instructors.

However, Zhao Yuan stroked Zhao Ze's head, rarely showing brother Si's concern: "Practice for a few years and it will be fine, it's not difficult for you."

Zhao Ze blushed, and couldn't help but nodded excitedly when he was sure: "From now on, I will come to the barracks to practice martial arts every day! One day, I will catch up with you!" After thinking about it, he added: "Still catching up with that yellow-haired quack!"

The two lieutenants who didn't know when to arrive couldn't help but said: "Seventh son, the last general is just free these days, so you should come and practice with us first, and one day you can defeat us, and you will not be far away from the sixth son." gone."

Zhao Ze knew that this was what they meant to point him out, he smiled and was about to kneel down to worship his teacher, but was stopped in a hurry.

"I can't do it, I can't do it, it's just a discussion, a discussion..."

It was bustling over there, taking advantage of attracting everyone's attention, Zhao Yuan brushed off her robe, skipped the crowd, and came to Gu Xiangtan.

Gu Xiangtan frowned, looking at Zhao Yuan with unbearable joy.

"Sixth son, it's really amazing."

Zhao Yuan didn't shirk it now, and directly accepted Gu Xiangtan's compliment, and nodded "Yes", in exchange for Gu Xiangtan's lip curling.

The two walked out together side by side.

"What are you here for?" Zhao Yuan asked.

"Come to find your third brother."

When Hou Bingchen was mentioned, Zhao Yuan stopped talking.

Gu Xiangtan glanced at him, and suddenly said: "Do you still remember that one year when I secretly lived in Anju, I untied Xia and ran out by myself, just to meet the housekeeper who didn't know when he would appear?" ?”

Somehow Gu Xiangtan mentioned this, Zhao Yuan was a little puzzled, but still nodded.

Gu Xiangtan said: "At that time, I asked An Yin to squat in the mountains for three days before I caught a little snake, hid it secretly in my sleeve, and followed me into Xiangguo Temple to end summer. The snake bit me, but it didn't work until I applied some beeswax on my legs to get this bite." Gu Xiangtan laughed helplessly as he said this.

"Is it stupid? But I knew it was wrong that day, but I was full of thoughts to come out. If you didn't let you figure it out, in fact, the abbot master and the Zen master would have known about my little tricks. I won't let myself go."

Although it was indeed a stupid thing that was not worth the candle, but it was done by Gu Xiangtan, Zhao Yuan still couldn't bear to miss him, and thinking of his homesickness back then and his current situation, he felt very distressed.

Although Zhao Yuan tried her best not to let these emotions flow out, Gu Xiangtan still saw something in his eyes, her heart warmed and she smiled deeper.

It's just that what he wanted to say was not this, he paused and continued: "People are like this, if the master and the Zen master directly warn me of the temple rules I have violated, or directly punish me to the punishment hall, although I have learned a lesson. , but maybe you may not be so convinced in your heart, maybe you will betray your heart and do things that are wrong with you, and you will not achieve the purpose of self-examination at all, but you told me the truth from your mouth, Master Zen Master did not mention a word, this It only made me feel more ashamed when I saw them, and I never dared to do it again.”

Zhao Yuan frowned: "So?"

"So when dealing with some people who know they are wrong but still have to be wrong, it is not necessary to point out and expose and cut off all her retreats, but sometimes leave some leeway and give them a chance to breathe. After she figured it out, she would only feel guilty. Be grateful, reflect on yourself to repay your kindness.”

Gu Xiangtan talked nonsense, but Zhao Yuan knew him too well, and when he thought about it, he felt slightly sorry.

"How did you meet her? And you know that she feels guilty?" No wonder Gu Xiangtan felt strange that day.

Gu Xiangtan said: "I happened to meet when Shimen Temple was offering lamps."

"Coincidentally?" Zhao Yuan asked back.

Gu Xiangtan nodded: "She is also offering lamps, and she is restless. Tell me, who will she offer?"

Zhao Yuan said: "There is no problem with her origin."

"It's right that there is no problem, and your third brother doesn't want to check, does he?"

Zhao Yuan pursed her lips, and said in a moment: "Third brother... these years have been too lonely."

Gu Xiangtan was taken aback.

lonely……

What a fresh word, fresh to both myself and Zhao Yuan.

But in their previous life... they were all so familiar.

Thinking of how Zhao Yuan was like Hou Bingchen before his death, staying in the bitter cold and desolate wasteland for four years, with no relatives and heart as ashes, who would know the loneliness and depression at that time?

Gu Xiangtan sighed.

"In short, let's take a gamble. Whether it is good or bad, it is up to your third brother to choose."