The Eight Winds of Rebirth

Faced with Zhao Yuan's rare emotional ups and downs, Gu Xiangtan remained indifferent, and said softly, "I want to go back and see Master..."

When Fu Yalian was mentioned, Zhao Yuan turned cold, and rarely asked, "How is Lay Fu?"

"Master Guanyun said it's okay, but I'm still worried..."

Zhao Yuan let go of Gu Xiangtan, and took a slight step back: "When are you leaving?"

Gu Xiangtan glanced at him: "It will never be earlier than you."

Having said that, Zhao Yuan already had some foresight in her heart.

In the next few days, the two of them didn't see each other again. When Gu Xiangtan asked Yan Fang what Zhao Yuan was up to, Yan Fang didn't know, and only said that the sixth son often ran out, and when he ran, he didn't see anyone for a whole day.

Gu Xiangtan thought of Meng Su that he had mentioned with Zhao Yuan before, and he was afraid that it had something to do with it. As long as it was what he wanted, no matter how unwilling Zhao Yuan was, he would never let it come to nothing.

In the evening, Gu Xiangtan was sitting by the case, looking at the scriptures in his hand, while watching Su Xi packing his luggage, the little attendant walked briskly, with a smile on his face.

Gu Xiangtan asked: "Are you so happy?"

"Happy, naturally happy, indescribably happy!" Su Xi said, "My lord, don't you realize that although this capital is bustling and lively, everyone is too tired to live and plan all day long. In contrast, even though Luli is a bit bitter, I would rather go back to the countryside to eat bran and farm than such a rich life."

Gu Xiangtan smiled.

Su Xi asked again: "My lord, can we return after we go? Do you want to bring Layman Fu to the capital?"

"I want to come back, but there is no rush. As for the master, it depends on whether he is willing or not."

While talking, An Yin came to report outside, saying that someone asked to see him.

Gu Xiangtan thought he knew who the visitor was, so he nodded without asking any further questions. After a while, a tall figure strode into the hall. It was Chen Cai who had been promoted to the deputy commander of the imperial army.

When Chen Cai saw Gu Xiangtan, she knelt down.

Gu Xiangtan asked: "Did someone see you coming?"

Chen Cai was startled and nodded.

Gu Xiangtan said: "It's okay, I recommended you, and it's only natural for you to come to see me."

Chen Cai said: "Ling Buddha has nothing to repay this slave for his great kindness, slave..."

Hearing that Chen Cai's emotions were getting better and she was so emotional that she didn't know what to do, Gu Xiangtan interrupted him: "You are no longer a slave, not now, nor will you be in the future, no matter to me or anyone, you don't need to be a slave anymore. So condescending."

Chen Cai opened her mouth and nodded her head heavily. The candles in the room were brightly lit, but the faint redness in her eyes could be clearly seen.

It was embarrassing, so Gu Xiangtan pretended he didn't notice, and asked him to get up: "You're taking office now?"

"I was appointed two days ago."

"Although I've been here not long ago, I can clearly see the turmoil in the capital, so you'll have to suffer some grievances if you go." If Chen Cai really had the crown prince backing her, she might be less guilty, but when the reward was awarded that day, Everyone saw Zhao Mian's face, he was obviously not happy, and Gu Xiangtan was about to leave Beijing. Even if he was in Beijing, he couldn't blatantly interfere with the affairs of the court. If Chen Cai wanted to break out of the world, There must be some forbearance, "If it is really critical in the future, you can go to Master Xue, he will definitely help you a little bit, at least you can save your life."

Gu Xiangtan told him a few more words, Chen Cai's eyes were full of waves, and he was about to kneel again, but Gu Xiangtan blocked him.

"You know that I didn't do this to see you like this. Your family and country are alive and well, and you are also a dignified man. Although you have a master who needs to obey orders, you just want to think about the people in the world in front of big right and wrong."

Chen Cai raised her head abruptly, and saw Gu Xiangtan looking straight at him, with a clear and honest look in his eyes, which made Chen Cai's heart turbulent, and then bowed his head and said solemnly: "Slave... the next official should do his best, and put the people of Daye first in everything. I will definitely live up to the entrustment of Lingfo."

Gu Xiangtan understood that Chen Cai knew what she meant, so he couldn't help but smile.

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On the third day of April, Emperor Zongzheng hosted a banquet for Hou Bingchen, the commander of the Shenwu Army, and other lieutenants, including Zhao Yuan and Yizheng.

On the fourth day of April, Zhao Yuan went to Xumi Palace to look for Gu Xiangtan to bid farewell, but heard that he was announced by the emperor to the palace, and Zhao Yuan did not return to the palace until dusk when Zhao Yuan left.

On the fifth day of April, the Shenwu Army pulled out their battalion for rectification, inspected food, grass and military resources, and set off for Chenzhou.

On that day, the weather was breezy, the sky was high and the clouds were light, and the Shenwu Army banners and banners were unfurled, and they marched westward in a mighty manner.

Hou Bingchen was going to leave a little later, so the two lieutenants led the team to go out, Zhao Ze was on the sidelines with a look of reluctance, telling the sixth brother to be careful, and then consoling the two masters to take care, saying that when they come back, they will definitely see A different self, who only listened to Yizheng and rolled his eyes violently.

Hou Bingchen and Xue Yiyang also gave Zhao Yuan a few words to tell him to proceed cautiously. After talking, Hou Bingchen looked around again, and couldn't help but say, "Why don't you see Lingfo?"

Zhao Yuan said, "It's good not seeing you."

When he said this, his face was expressionless and his meaning was indifferent, but it was because of his indifference that Hou Bingchen, who knew what was on his mind, couldn't help but sighed, patted Zhao Yuan on the shoulder and said, "Well, go on your own, I'm in Beijing. I will take care of you for a while, and someone will take care of you later, don’t worry.”

Saying goodbye to the brothers, Zhao Yuan led the team out of the city gate and walked for another half a cup of tea, but saw a horse-drawn carriage on the long winding road not far away, accompanied by several guards on both sides. , but that posture is extraordinary at first glance, and there is Yanfang in it.

Zhao Yuan rode a unicorn, rode forward, and stopped by the side of the carriage. The guards saw him and didn't make a sound. The next moment, the curtain of the carriage moved, and one person poked his head out, which was Su Xi.

Su Xi thought he was unprepared, and met Zhao Yuan's solemn and cold face outside at a glance, couldn't help shaking, and actually shrank back directly when he turned around.

Not long after, the curtain was lifted again, this time it was a faint smile, Gu Xiangtan was not timid, facing Zhao Yuan's icy and snow-covered face, he still said leisurely: "Coincidentally, you guys Go this way too?"

Zhao Yuan said, "This is the only way out of the city."

"Oh..." Gu Xiangtan nodded, "That's a good thing."

As soon as Gu Xiangtan showed his face here, the two lieutenants hurried forward to salute.

Vice-General Wang probably knew something about it, so he asked, "Did Lingfo go north to Xiangguo Temple?"

Gu Xiangtan said "hmm".

"That's on the way with us. It's a long way to go. It's better for Lingfo to go with the officials, so that we can take care of him."

Gu Xiangtan laughed and said, "I wonder if the army's itinerary will be delayed?"

"Of course not, I'm afraid that the journey will be hard and the Lingfo will be wronged."

"Where is it, since that's the case, I will bother you."

The decision was made between the two sides after some politeness, and the deputy general returned to the team after speaking, leaving only Zhao Yuan silent, riding a horse and following Gu Xiangtan's carriage step by step in silence.

Gu Xiangtan took a few sneaky glances at him, saw no one was paying attention to the left and right, and finally said lightly: "Leave early as well as late, why don't you get angry?"

Zhao Yuan tilted her head: "Be ashamed, act recklessly." Not to mention that Gu Xiangtan left on his own initiative, if he really wants to travel, he will be sent off by the guards as he did when he came, just like him. With only a few people in this way, it's like throwing meat on the road where tigers and wolves pass by, waiting for someone to grab the food. Thinking of this, Zhao Yuan couldn't help feeling depressed.

Gu Xiangtan snorted and smiled, but the smile didn't reach his eyes, he said: "If you don't feel the pain deeply, how can you know the pain on the skin."

Zhao Yuan was stunned, and then understood what Gu Xiangtan meant by saying that he himself was not the same. He also went his own way and refused to listen to advice. He couldn't control the other party's worries and insisted on going to Chenzhou. After all, Gu Xiangtan still held a grudge in his heart. As for this matter, as it is now, it can be regarded as repaying him in the same way.

These words made Zhao Yuan speechless for a while, her complexion became more and more serious, and the cold air pierced through her clothes. Gu Xiangtan was not in pain or itching, but it was hard for those guards, especially those around Gu Xiangtan. I felt like my whole body was about to be frozen into ice cubes.

The trip started, and Zhao Yuan became angry on her own, and the Shenwu soldiers over there also felt a little worried when they learned that the Lingfo was accompanying them. It was obvious that there were some farmers on both sides, and they hadn't walked out of the crowd. But they were all worried, and the burden on their shoulders was different all of a sudden, for fear that something might go wrong and Lingfo might slip up.

But after getting along with each other for a day, this kind of anxiety was much less. Taking advantage of the noon break, Gu Xiangtan got out of the carriage, and ignored the guards on both sides to stop him, and sat with the two lieutenants, and there were other soldiers beside him, Chatting and chatting, idle and bored, relying on Gu Xiangtan's harmless and naturally kind face, he easily won the favor of everyone in a short while. The high-ranking people have no pretensions, think about what the people think, and worry about what the people want. What, Lingfo also eats anything, how can it not make people feel nostalgic.

In the afternoon, after another two hours of driving, they camped in a forest.

After Zhao Yuan and the two lieutenants made a round of inspections together, they walked towards Gu Xiangtan alone, and saw that he was eating dry food, while Su Xi and An Yin took out their bedding and put them on the carriage. It's like spending the night here.

Zhao Yuan frowned immediately when she saw it, and said coldly: "There is a small town just one mile ahead, there is an inn in the city, and there is a village beside it, where you can stay overnight."

But Gu Xiangtan shook his head: "You can sleep here as well."

Zhao Yuan was dissatisfied, but Gu Xiangtan completely ignored it, and Zhao Yuan had no choice but to walk away.

It was getting dark, and there were clusters of campfires outside. Most of the soldiers went to bed early to recharge their batteries, leaving only the patrolling soldiers walking back and forth from time to time.

The night wind blew the curtain of the car, Gu Xiangtan leaned on the couch and looked out through the gap, and saw a man in white walking slowly, he seemed to hear that everyone in the carriage had fallen asleep, so after looking around for a while, He stood still in place.

Gu Xiangtan watched the man's back for a long time, seeing that he didn't seem to have any intention of leaving, and finally couldn't bear to get up, An Yin woke up as soon as he moved, but Gu Xiangtan signaled it was okay, while Su Xi was still in a deep sleep.

"It's all in the camp, why not worry?"

Zhao Yuan turned her head and saw Gu Xiangtan leaning against the side of the car, looking at herself silently. After hearing his question, Zhao Yuan didn't turn her head back, and looked at the clumps of clumps in the distance. The camp tent, made it clear, and planned to keep it like this.

Gu Xiangtan shook his head, walked over and stood beside him.

"If you want to do this, I will leave by myself tomorrow."

Zhao Yuan was taken aback for a moment, and immediately turned her head to stare at Gu Xiangtan, her gaze was as sharp as a knife, although Gu Xiangtan had always been somewhat resistant to Zhao Yuan's cold aura, but at this moment she couldn't help but feel guilty.

But he still insisted: "It's your choice to seek a job in his position. Since you want to join the army, how can you be easily shaken up for trivial matters, and you lose the big with the small." There is still anger in these words, as long as As soon as I find an opportunity, I will tie Zhao Yuan.

Zhao Yuan replied, "Who said trivial things? I wouldn't be so confused as to reverse the size."

Gu Xiangtan was stunned for a moment, and when he recalled the meaning of Zhao Yuan's words, he felt that his face was a little hot, and he couldn't wait any longer, so he shook his sleeves and strode away, but he was still tossing and turning when he got into the carriage It was difficult to fall asleep, until the extreme night passed, and there were two more patrols outside. Seeing that everything was fine, Zhao Yuan returned to her tent with peace of mind.

Watching his back slowly going away, Gu Xiangtan only felt a slight soreness and pain in his heart, the sourness and sweetness were intertwined, and he could only taste the bitterness while slowly falling asleep.