All your life is gentle

The next day, Zi Shi couldn't get out of bed at all.

Changsheng stayed with him in the room all day.In fact, the most important thing is to take the blame for him and resist the sharp eyes of his sister and all the loyal servants who hate iron for steel.

With a "boom", the tray slapped on the table, and the cups, plates, spoons and chopsticks all trembled in fright.

Li Zhang said unhappily: "While it's hot! Just eat at this point, don't delay!" The two went out with dark faces.

"Ah, I see." Changsheng deserved it quickly and well.

Zi Shi lay on the bed, turned his back, and snickered.His waist was twisted obliquely, his shoulders shrugged slightly, and his hair fell down to cover his face.

Chang Sheng thought of last night, even though he was stuck in a vast ocean and lost control, he subconsciously had some scruples, he didn't dare to throw all his strength, and only resigned himself to his fate, thinking "forget about drowning".Unexpectedly, after coming and going, it turned into an extremely gentle tug-of-war and a protracted battle, which lasted until midnight, when a pot of paste was cooked through, and he fell asleep in a faint.

I should take medicine and eat in the morning, but I can't wake up.I had no choice but to blast everyone else out and send them down one by one.He was sleeping in a daze, he took the meal as a dream, lying in his arms with a face full of intoxication, took two bites, rubbed it, hummed it, rubbed sparks everywhere, turned his head and fell asleep again.

At this moment, I saw the back figure lying on the bed, the quilt was pulled down to the waist, and the outline of the body under the single shirt was clearly visible. With the slight tremor of the shoulders, the whole room seemed to shake.

Changsheng thought: I am... what's wrong?Or... what happened to him?

Void the collar and push the strength, sink the qi into the dantian, concentrate on holding the breath, and keep righteous thoughts.

Walk over and reach out to hug her.

"Ah! It hurts..." Zi Shi whispered.The waist and legs are like a twisted hemp rope that is twisted too tightly, almost facing the danger of being twisted.Holding his sleeves and frowning, he couldn't bear to restrain his smile. That look of pain and enjoyment made someone almost give up.

"Zi Shi."

"Ok?"

"do not do that."

"Ah?" The one didn't understand, showing a slightly surprised and inquiring expression.

Ugh--

Changsheng found that no matter what he was, he would end up like this in the end.Every casual expression and action is full of temptation.Some trance thought: Was it like this before?I couldn't recall it for a while.It seems to be, and it seems not quite.

"Don't be like this...the doctor said..."

The second half of the sentence is easy to understand.Zi Shi asked, "What did the doctor say?"

"The doctor said...to...be pure-hearted and ascetic..."

Zi Shi was stunned.Then laugh.Laughed until tears came out, had a headache and stomachache, and hung on him "ouch".

Changsheng patted him on the back.The body that can laugh, make noise, talk and move in his arms is simply a fire.

"You are like this... I... really can't stand it..."

"Yeah, I'm a disaster, I'll stay away from you...haha..." Zi Shi pushed him away, staggered to hug the quilt, but was hugged by him again with the quilt.

Having laughed enough, he raised his head and asked, "Which doctor said that?"

"Mr. Tan."

"Hey! The fifth concubine in Mr. Tan's family, the youngest son is only three years old, why don't you see a pure heart and few desires?"

"...!"

Seeing his shocked face, Zi Shi couldn't help but beat his chest and rejoiced: "What's so strange about this? He is both virtuous and lustful, and a gentleman is also a gentleman." After a while, he smiled and said, "Mr. Six daughters, eager to give birth to a son to inherit the family business - Tan's medical skills are passed on to his sons but not to his daughters. I persuaded him several times, but it probably didn't work. I was joking with you just now, don't go out and talk nonsense, the old man must Can't be mad."

Looking sideways at him: "As for you - I think you are just free. Do what you should do!"

Hearing the phrase "what to do", thinking of the medicine and food on the table, Chang Sheng put a pillow on him and brought the porridge bowl over first.I was finally able to speak calmly: "Things are gradually straightening out, and they are not as busy as they were at first. They can handle it as much as they want, and they don't need me."

The two of them ate slowly while chatting carefully.

"When shall we leave?"

"Not in a hurry. A letter from Beijing said that the third child must be fine--Qin Xi and Huang Yunxiu are the most cautious temperaments, and it is really rare to speak so full of words. The news of the surrender of Shuzhou is from the south to the east, including Zhuozhou , I already know, but Jingli knew about it later. When we actually set off, Zhuang Lingchen reckoned that someone should add the icing on the cake and give the royal father a table to invite him to be crowned prince..."

Zi Shi squinted his eyes: "Even if no one can add flowers in time, Brother Zhuang must try to wake up a few——You are a military adviser, you are really good at finding."

Changsheng thought to himself: Recently, the military advisor seems to ask His Highness the Princess more often than His Highness the Prince. This...do you want to talk about it...

But he said in his mouth: "I think, when I have time, let Fu Ao come to see you alone. The water in Shuzhou is too deep, and it has worn him down for more than a month. Before you leave, tell him something. .”

"Ah."

"After the Mid-Autumn Festival—how long has it been since we celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival together? It's a pity that Zizhou is not here..."

"That kid will spoil the scenery, it's just right not to be here."

Chang Sheng knew that he just spoke harshly, and his voice became softer and softer: "After the Mid-Autumn Festival, before winter enters, let's set off and go back to the capital."

At the beginning of September in the sixth year of Yongqian, King Fusheng of Jingbei left Shoucheng, the capital of Shuzhou, and returned to Shunjing.

Things in the capital are not in a hurry, so Changsheng simply arranged the affairs of all parties in Shuzhou. After the Mid-Autumn Festival, Zi Shi rested for another half month before officially setting off.

Accompanying him were more than [-] people including Prince Jinxia, ​​palace officials, royal family members, princes and nobles, civil and military officials of the fifth rank and above, and some of their family members who surrendered.

In the past, the gentleman in the hall is now a prisoner.The country is still the same, and the personnel are completely different.

Returning to the old capital under such circumstances, why not make people feel desolate?

Although King Jingbei made it clear that he would guarantee everyone's safety, the impression of today's Emperor Huarong and former Xirong King Fu Yang in the minds of Jinxia's monarchs and ministers is really not good.Everyone in Zhao Chang was worried about their future fate.Many family members of princes and ministers were detained in Shuzhou, which made them feel both worried and relieved.

There are still many concubines and maids from the original Xijing harem in the team.Because Zhao Ju's harem team is too large, in these days, those who can be dismissed are dismissed, and those who can be matched quickly, there are still hundreds of them left in the end, willing to go back to Shunjing.

Some of them are young and beautiful, and they have already made up their minds to let go of old leaves and start new ones.Some people have a long-term vision, waiting to enter the palace that is full of real money.Some people want to save money, and their eyeballs glance at King Jingbei from afar.Quite a few of these people knew Zigui, and when Princess Yining came down to inquire about everyone's wishes, they just flattered him with his princess.What kind of mind is Zigui today?And let them perform, don't point it out at all.

Travel to Xianlang Town, and meet Shan Qi who came from the east of Shu and waited here, plus the partially adapted Jinxia Jiangjun, the total number of people exceeds 20.If you count the large number of troops left behind in Shuzhou and Zhuozhou in the northeast, as well as the food superintendents scattered in various strongholds, the total number of troops directly controlled by King Jingbei is not as good as that of the imperial court, but it is even more elite.

After exiting Xianlang Pass, along the Yongshu official road to the north, there are still nearly [-] miles of narrow mountain roads.

Since Changsheng moved to Shubei in early May, this section of the road has been controlled in his hands.A few months passed, the inside and outside of the pass were peaceful, and post stations were rebuilt along the way to allow business travelers to pass through. The traces of the original battlefield will soon be invisible.Occasionally, in a slightly open place on the side of the road, there will be a series of piles of small soil bags, which are the burial places of countless civilians and soldiers who died on this road in the past.

——Almost two years have passed since the tragic massacre.

Shu roads are narrow, the widest point is no more than two feet, and most places are only more than two feet. With 20 horses and vehicles in between, no matter how compactly they were arranged, they were dragged for tens of miles.In order to avoid the situation that the beginning and the end should not match, Changsheng organized the army into several independent units, each of which was fully responsible for the top general of the unit.Each general has a clear task, or to clear the way, or to cut off the rear, or to escort the surrendered criminals, or to guard the food and supplies... The well-trained messengers use the signal horn as a signal, and are in charge of delivering messages.Soldiers with rich experience in mountain warfare formed a forward battalion to pre-clear potential hidden dangers on both sides of the cliff.

Anyway, don't be in a hurry, King Jingbei's team walked very slowly.Everyone in Zhao Chang was worried about suffering on the road, but this trip was much more comfortable than fleeing south in panic.His Royal Highness the former prince secretly let out a sigh of relief, and secretly lifted the curtains of the car.

The team meanders, and at a glance, you can't see the head and the end.Although the speed is slow, the state of the soldiers never slackens in the slightest.Except for the sound of horses' hoofs and footsteps, and the occasional clanging of weapons, there is no more noise.

Although Zhao Chang doesn't know how to fight, he has read a few history books, after all, he has some vision.After staring blankly for a while, he silently retreated into the car.

Four days later, the team marched to the vicinity of Lema Cliff.On both sides of the Zhangba wide road, there is a cliff on one side and a deep valley on the other. It is the last dangerous place on the Yongshu official road.After walking through this section, the mountains gradually slow down, the ditch gradually flattens, the road gradually widens, and the flat plains are open and boundless.

Lema Cliff, as the name suggests, the cliff stands upright like a knife, the peak is as flat as a cut, and there is a deep valley below except for an official road. When you climb here, you can only retreat, not advance, it is to rein in the cliff.

The Yongshu official road leads directly to the capital, and it is relatively finely built.Build stone embankments on the side of the cliff to prevent the rocks from falling and hurt people, and nail piles and chains on the side of the ditch to prevent people, animals and vehicles from accidentally falling into the bottom of the valley.The danger here is dangerous, but it doesn't have much military significance.It can neither attack nor defend, the upper and lower cliffs are bare, let alone ambushes and sneak attacks.The generals only reminded the soldiers on the outside to be careful of the deep ditch on the side, and everyone walked on foot to avoid shaking the stones down.

No one looked up.

Everyone is paying attention to their feet, and no one thinks to raise their heads.

A gust of mountain wind blew by.

Changsheng suddenly looked up at the top of the cliff.

really high.Occasionally, a few bushes stick to the stone wall, and the light yellow-brown branches and leaves are the same color as the dark ocher rock. If it is not for the wind, it is really not easy to see.

It is a half cloudy day.Chang Sheng saw silver light flashing on the branches of a bush.

Reining in horses, waving hands, bending bows, nodding arrows.

The guards all stopped.

A large leaf seemed to be blown off by the wind, falling suddenly.

It ignites the air with the silver glow, accelerates vertically from above, and roars towards it.

Come so fast!

Immediately, Chang Sheng withdrew his bow, drew his sword, and with a loud shout, he rose from his horse to the sky, attacked with all his strength, and went straight to meet him.

Ni Jian immediately ordered: "Pike formation, archers cover!" He rode his horse back a step to sweep the formation.In an instant, the Long Spears surrounded the carriage behind them, even on top.The archers lined up in all directions, bowed their bows to the full string, aimed at the enemy, and waited for the opportunity.

"when!"

With the sound of sharp metal collisions, the Longevity Scimitar broke in two.

The opponent's attack is from top to bottom, taking the opportunity by surprise and taking advantage of it. This counter attack is based on offense as defense.Although Changsheng was not disturbed, he used the force of the counter-shock to fall rapidly, trying to get rid of the sword edge behind him like maggots attached to the bone.Ni Jian arrived in time with a handful of Ruyi Tielianzi and grabbed a momentary space for him.Changsheng was lucky enough to jump out of the battle circle and catch the weapon thrown by Fu Gan.Just as he was about to try to gain some distance to shoot the arrow, the murderous intent aimed at him suddenly changed direction.

When he turned around to look, he saw Zigui standing in front of the carriage with a bow and arrow, aiming at the swordsman in the middle, Yuan stopped and Yue Zhi stood still.

Knowing that she also has a rare and good bow in her hand, she feels relieved.

Qingfeng in the swordsman's hand pointed at Zigui, staring at her: "It's you?"

"It's not her." Changsheng retreated to a suitable position, patted the quiver on his waist, and said, "It's me."

When the other party turns around, repeat: "It's not her. It's me."

Slowly take off the longbow on your back, draw out three arrows and put it on.One by one, it was slowly pulled away, difficult and dignified, as if holding a stone of great importance in your hands.The surrounding air gradually solidified with his movements. When the bowstring was fully drawn, the solidified air mass instantly turned into a tangible net, enveloping the opponent's sword and murderous intent within it.

The swordsman saw Changsheng clearly from the front, his eyes lit up: "It's you?!"

At this moment, Zi Shi finally poked his head out of the car window: "There's still me."

When the other party's eyes turned to him, he blinked and smiled slightly: "Hero Qu, are you here all right?"

It was none other than Qu Buyan who came.

He was wearing a light brown gown, and with his superb lightness kung fu, he clinged to the cliff and hid behind the bushes.When King Jingbei passed by, he fell from the sky and assassinated him with lightning strikes.

Chang Sheng and Zi Shi looked at each other.

Both of them were worried that Qu Buyan had seen Fu Chuqing face to face, how much they knew about the details and how much they believed.Hearing the other party's surprised question, it was obvious that he recognized himself and the others at this time, and felt a little relieved.

Originally, he hoped to take the initiative to lure him out, but when he really came, he was frightened enough first, and then the problem was also posed in front of him.For such a difficult person, he can't be caught, killed, locked up, or let go, so he can only try his best to persuade him.However, an expert like Qu Buyan has his own set of views and practices on world affairs, which is easy and difficult to move.

Changsheng thought: lurking on the cliff and flying to kill people, leaving no escape route for himself at all.The last time he assassinated Fu Ding at Xiabeiguan, he also had this kind of courage.This hero Qu seemed indifferent and unrestrained, but when he really started to fight, he was so fiery and fierce, he did not care about himself.

——Extreme masters are already scary.The top master who does not hesitate to risk his life is simply terrifying.

If he hadn't had a sudden warning sign, noticed the light of the unsheathed sword, and made a decisive decision, and all parties cooperated properly, he would have been unable to escape this catastrophe.A slight lack of adaptability and skill will result in blood spattering five steps and death on the spot.

Not daring to let go of the bow and arrow in his hand, he said slowly: "Hero Qu, the one who killed Fu Ding at Xiabei Pass that day was none other than this junior. I'm really sorry, due to the situation, I got the hero hurt."

The situation at that time was just the opposite of what it is today. Changsheng lived on the mountain, commanding a high position.Qu Buyan's assassination of Fu Ding failed in one blow, and his success fell short, but unexpectedly an arrow shot from the mountainside killed Fu Ding.He only knew that someone from the other side was assisting secretly, but he never expected that when he turned around to break through, an arrow shot at him as well.After thinking about it again and again, he couldn't figure out whether the other party was an enemy or a friend.With that one-handed arrow technique, in the chaotic and defenseless situation at that time, he could completely kill himself.

Hearing what Chang Sheng said at this time, he understood his thoughts at that time and his intentions at this moment.He snorted coldly, but didn't speak.He is a person who is used to being a hero, even if he is extremely unwilling to admit his feelings, he can't deny that the other party has let him go, and his momentum has weakened a little bit.

The front and rear teams have stopped, except for the guards who are all on guard, the rest are on standby without any commotion.

Qu Buyan glanced around from the outside to the inside, looked at the archers at both ends, then at the guards lined up nearby, and finally his eyes swept over Ni Jian, Zigui, Zishi, and fell on Changsheng.

"Are you Fu Sheng?"

"Yes." Changsheng's bow and arrow were tense, but his mouth was modest, fully respecting the disciple's etiquette, "My junior is Fusheng, whose name is Changsheng. Because my mother's surname is Gu, she used to be named Gu Changsheng."

While they were talking, Zi Shi quietly wiped his sweat with his palms on his legs.Thinking of the fatal crisis I felt in the car at that moment just now, I was extremely terrified.She pricked up her ears, thinking that Qu Buyan would continue to pursue the identity of Changsheng, but what was waiting was endless silence.

The two sides are still in a standoff.On Changsheng's side, there are actually three enemies and one, with guards from far and near to help out.Unseen forces are contending in the air, and an unspeakable sense of oppression pervades the surroundings.Even the horses bowed their heads tamely and stood quietly.

Zi Shi took a deep breath, stretched out his hands to push the car door.The car door seemed to be as heavy as steel, and it took all the willpower and all the strength of the body and mind to open it bit by bit.

He supported the shaft and stepped off the carriage, let go of his hand, straightened up, glanced at everyone in the field, took two steps slowly, and stood between Ni Jian and Zi Gui, facing Chang Sheng far away.

Everyone, except him and Qu Buyan, was wearing armor.Even the four of Wen and Song behind the carriage were wearing a full set of silk-wrapped soft armor.A gust of wind blew, bypassing Qu Buyan, who stood in the middle like a bronze statue, and stirred Zi Shi's hair and clothes.

With flying blue hair and fluttering robes, the slender and thin figure stood calmly and calmly among thousands of troops.Just like the wild flowers swaying on the cliffs above everyone's heads, they seem to be weak, but they can survive the desperate situation, and the bitter cold condenses their fragrance.

Qu Buyan turned around as soon as he opened the car door, waited for him to stand still, and asked attentively, "Are you Li Fang?"

"Yes." Zi Shi looked directly at Qu Buyan, the invisible strong pressure made him almost unable to speak.Of all the people present, he was the only one who didn't have a trace of martial arts, and resisted entirely by will.Changsheng was anxious, he didn't dare to pressurize, let alone relax, he could only do his best to carefully maintain the delicate balance between the two sides, and reduce the impact on him.

Zi Shi put aside all distracting thoughts, forced himself to forget the existence of his body, concentrated all his thoughts on the spiritual platform, and talked to him through self-hypnosis: "My junior, Li Fang, is named Zi Shi. He used to be named after a word when he was living in the rivers and lakes." Pausing for a while, he said slowly, "Three months ago, the name Li Mian no longer existed—from now on, there is only Li Zishi in the world."

Qu Buyan stared at him for a while, then suddenly looked sideways at Zigui.

"Thank you, junior, Zigui." Zigui held his bow and arrow, as stable as a mountain, "I didn't know my background in the past, so my adoptive father's surname was Li."

Qu Buyan nodded: "As expected, you are Xie Zigui."

Zigui has been in Xiabeiguan for more than a year, and has close contacts with the Baisha gang, so the name of Princess Yining, Qu Daxia, is the most heard.

Looking at the three of them back and forth again, Qu Buyan remained expressionless, and asked Chang Sheng: "Your master taught you martial arts back then, does he know your identity?"

Hearing him mentioning his mentor, Changsheng's tone became more humble: "I know. The junior lied to Qu Daxia in the past. In fact, the master saved me on the shore of Eiger Lake in Meili Oasis. I have never concealed my identity."

After a while, Qu Buyan said: "Can you withstand my sword just now - how hard have you practiced with "Back to the Water"?"

"The younger generation dare not. The sword used by the younger generation was made by the "Yeshifang", and it cannot stop Daxia Qu's move. As for the "returning against the current", I only started practicing it in the past few years, swallowing dates wholeheartedly, and just reached the tenth level."

"He even passed this on to you..." There seemed to be a moment of trance.

All of a sudden, he spoke harshly and shouted angrily: "I didn't expect it to be you!"

Qu Buyan picked up the long sword in his hand, and the stagnant air burst instantly, the sword energy was like a rainbow, and went straight to the sky. Everyone's pressure increased sharply, and they couldn't help raising their skills to the limit, preparing for the coming thunderbolt.

Only half of the offensive has already engulfed the entire encirclement.

Qu Buyan didn't move any further, as if he stopped to think about something.Suddenly said: "Very good. Since it's the three of you, Qu has a few words he wants to ask."

Before he could continue, Zi Shi's voice came in abruptly and slowly: "Dare to ask Hero Qu, does the unknown Hero want to ask Sheji or common people?"

Qu Buyan was taken aback.Immediately he responded, "How about asking Sheji? How about asking common people?"

"If a hero wants to ask Sheji, Zi Shi has a saying: "Er Cao's body and name will be destroyed, and the rivers and rivers will not be ruined." After a slight pause, the eyes were filled with infinite compassion, and a sigh drifted slowly among the cliffs and valleys, "If a hero wants to ask the common people, Zi Shi also has a saying: "Long breath to cover your tears, mourning the hardships of people's lives."

Qu Buyan remained silent, standing motionless in the middle, as if he had forgotten everything around him.

The world is silent, and the mountains and rivers are silent.

Zi Shi let the mountain wind blow his hair and dance wildly. Amid the sound of flying banners and flags, his voice was thin and clear, and he continued word by word.

"Hero Qu uses the sword. The sword is the king of a hundred soldiers. The way of the sword is the right way in the world. Hero Qu is showing off his bravery here today, so it can be seen that it is related to the rise and fall of the world? King Jingbei put down Xijing without bloodshed. This return to the center will surely accomplish a lot. The people of the world will benefit from it." Hui, we can wait and see. If people don’t come out, how can they be alive? One death is forgiven, but it’s hard to live forever. Dare to ask Qu Daxia, my brother and sister Li Zishi, fighting for fame, compared to heroes fighting for their lives, which is more important? Heavy? Zi Shi boldly advises the hero, don't let the blood splash on the green front, and live up to the sword in your heart."

Qu Buyan was silent for a while.Suddenly he looked up to the sky and laughed loudly: "Haha... the courage of a common man? Unexpectedly, Qu Mou will be criticized by a young man for his bravery today!"

"Swipe" back the sword into its sheath, but his eyes were as cold as the three-foot blade: "Wait and see? It's very good! Qu Mou opened his eyes, sharpened the knife, and waited to have a look!"

His laughter and words spread with strong inner strength.Zi Shi only felt pain in his five viscera, qi and blood surged, and he was about to lose his footing.

The moment Chang Sheng put down the bow and arrow at the same time as Qu Buyan retracted his sword, he flew over to hug him.

Zigui also put away his weapon, and said softly, "Hero Qu, brother is very weak now. He was very ill in Xijing before, please forgive me."

Qu Buyan looked at a few of them, and smiled slightly: "The body is very weak, but the teeth are still so sharp."

Changsheng touched the body in his arms and was blown ice-cold by the mountain wind, he hated Qu Buyan to the bone for a while, but he couldn't show it anyway.Stepping quickly to the lee of the carriage, he took the brocade fox fur presented by the two of them, wrapped him tightly, and slowly channeled his inner strength with his palms.Seeing his dark lips, he raised his head and pressed it against his own cheek to keep warm.

Qu Buyan looked at the scene in front of him, thoughtful.

"Changsheng, it's okay... I'm fine." Zi Shi motioned him to relax himself.

"Why is it all right? You can't eat anything after being fed with cold wind! What if the wind and cold are triggered again?..." This ordeal is bound to make him suffer again. Can't help showing a little panic.

Zi Shi quietly squeezed his hand.

Changsheng finally obeyed his will and let him stand on his own.Speaking of this step, he can only take the lead.As a disciple of an old friend, some places are very convenient, but some places are very inconvenient.

Zi Shi faced Qu Buyan.I thought to myself: I haven't started this routine yet, so I can't just let you go.