Urban Night Returner

When Ding Lancha returned to the capital this time, it was a real triumphant return.He repelled the 20 northern barbarian army, or it can be said that it was defeated, but what he lost was only thousands of people killed and injured in the defense of the city for more than a month.What kind of victory is this?Although everyone has heard that the northern barbarians collapsed because of the plague, but so what?At first, no one believed that the plague could be so severe—autumn and winter were not the epidemic season, and the two armies faced each other for only thirty miles. Why did the northern barbarians suffer from the epidemic while the soldiers and civilians in Ding Lancha did not suffer from the epidemic on a large scale?Secondly, there is another saying that the Beiman was not infected with the plague, but that Ding Lancha sent his capable men to poison the drinking water of the Beiman. If this is the case, it is entirely due to Ding Lancha .In any case, this time Ding Lancha's army defeated the northern barbarians and regained the two lost cities. This credit is not comparable to the last ambush victory.Therefore, Ding Lancha's return to the capital this time is really a sight to behold.Although the emperor trusted King Zheng too much, he was not regarded as a foolish emperor. Naturally, he should reward the general who returned after a great victory.It is said that dozens of official posts have already drawn up clear texts, and they are waiting for someone to claim them in the Ministry of Officials.But for the common people, defeating the Northern Barbarians and keeping the enemy from attacking them for at least a few years is a great thing.A stable life without war is a good day for ordinary people.Not to mention that the people at the frontier had the grace of returning to their families. Naturally, cups, pots, ladles and ladles were attached to the yoke. The army traveled more than ten miles from Wucheng, and the sound of farewell from the people behind could be heard.

Among the jubilant sounds, only Shen Mobai was considered the most pitiful.He was feverish, because he was seriously injured that night, and he refused to let the army doctor see his wounds, so he could only lie in the carriage until the army set off on the road.

Luo Jing rode his horse and followed beside the car, occasionally opening the curtain to take a look.He is a general, he can't be tired of being in the carriage all the time, even if he doesn't care about the eyes of the soldiers below, he can't care about Ding Lancha's opinion.

Ding Lancha didn't like Luo Jing being with a man.Naturally, there are no women in the army, and there is nothing masculine, but in Ding Lancha's view, a man should still marry a woman to live his life.Not to mention anything else, there are three types of unfilial piety, and the greatest thing is to have no offspring. Can a man give birth to you?Biquan was originally Luo Jing's bodyguard, so it was fine to warm the bed by the way, but Luo Jing did not know where to get this Shen Mobai, and brought it with him wherever he went, Ding Lancha felt that it was inappropriate.Naturally, he also knew from Luo Jing that it was Shen Mobai who made great contributions to the fight against the epidemic, but the method of making such contributions was really unimaginable.No medicine, just some incense that came from nowhere and burned it, and all the infected people in the city were cured—this, is this something ordinary people can do?

If things are abnormal, you will be close to a demon.Ding Lancha met Shen Mobai, at first he only thought he was an ordinary-looking gentleman, but he can make Luo Jing confused, so he must have his own skills.Luo Jing is his capable subordinate, and in some respects, he can be regarded as his single-handedly brought up.He has no son, sometimes he really treats Luo Jing as his son.In his opinion, Luo Jing should make contributions on the battlefield, and then marry a well-matched woman, have children and have fun.This is the way a man should go.There's nothing masculine about it, but it's not the right path after all. It's understandable to use it for entertainment, but if you are really fascinated, you will deviate from the right path.Not to mention that Shen Mobai is too mysterious, making people feel uneasy.But now it seems that Luo Jing is obviously paying too much attention to this Shen Mobai.On the way back, Ding Lancha began to recall in his mind the suitable families he knew, which ones had a woman of a similar age - Luo Jing was already 28 years old, and it was too late to get married now.

Shen Mobai didn't know Ding Lancha's plan.He was still a little dizzy from the fever, and there was still burning pain between his legs from time to time, but the cold air that penetrated into the muscles and bones was dispelled.He knew that it was because of the yang energy that Luo Jing shot into his body.

His face started to feel hot again, but this time it wasn't burning.Shen Mobai buried his face in the pillow, not daring to think about the scenery on the bed that day.Needless to say, Luo Jing, but how could he himself be like this, like this - debauchery... It really hurts, but in the pain, there is also unspeakable joy - in his 20 years of life, Happiness that he had never had before... Now, he vaguely understands why in Luo's house, when those servants talked about these things, even if they just talked about their addiction, they would always be delighted. The happiness is really justified.

And bodhi beads.Shen Mobai reluctantly turned over, the bones all over his body ached badly, it was due to excessive indulgence, and it was also a residual disease caused by Yin Qi invading the muscles and bones.Without the Bodhi Bead, the shadows that haunted him in the past returned.It was fine during the day, but at night, if Luo Jing wasn't around, he would get cold from his bones, and he could only sleep peacefully for a while with the talisman in his hand.There was some uneasiness in his heart—he was really completely attached to Luo Jing now, if one day he wanted to leave Luo Jing, what would he do?

As soon as the car curtain was lifted, Shen Mobai didn't need to look up to know that it was Luo Jing, because a gust of heat rushed in. Naturally, only he could feel this heat, if there were other people, they would only feel the cold wind pouring in.

Luo Jing sat beside him, and said with a smile, "Are you awake? Wake up and have some porridge?" The army travels day and night. Although the schedule is not urgent, they don't camp during the day. They just eat some cold and dry food prepared in the morning.Luo Jing asked the sergeant on duty to cook this porridge in the morning and put it in a kettle.

Shen Mobai blushed even more, but buried his head in the quilt again.Luo Jing chuckled, reached out and lifted the quilt, hugged him and sat up: "It still hurts badly?"

Shen Mobai's face was almost ready for a hard-boiled egg, and he wished there was a hole in the carriage for him to drill.Seeing his head buried in his arms, Luo Jing couldn't help but bowed his head and kissed him, and said with a light smile, "Why are you ashamed? Are you so thin-skinned? You don't even let the military doctor see your wounds. In the end, it's not your own fault." ?”

Shen Mobai was told by him that there was really no room to exploit, so he simply let it go, and slowly drank the porridge with Luo Jing's hand.Seeing his docile appearance, Luo Jing liked him in his heart, put his arm around him, and didn't forget to hold his hand and rub it lightly, and said with a low smile, "Don't be so stubborn next time."

Shen Mobai twisted his body uncomfortably, and said in a low voice: "I didn't..."

Luo Jing smiled and kissed him again: "Okay, I'm not the one."

Shen Mobai didn't dare to look up at him, and murmured: "Now, where have you been?"

"We're almost here in the capital." Luo Jing couldn't help but get excited when he remembered that this time was truly a triumphant return. "The commander-in-chief said that you have made great contributions to the fight against the epidemic this time, and I want to ask the imperial court for your credit."

Shen Mobai was slightly taken aback, then shook his head: "I don't want any skills."

Luo Jing looked at him with a smile: "Then what do you want?"

Shen Mobai was at a loss.He really didn't want anything.As for his use of spirit to cure the epidemic, he never thought about the credit for it.Seeing his blank look, Luo Jing shook his head with a smile, and laid him flat: "Okay, if you want anything in the future, just tell me, as long as you don't want the stars in the sky, I will promise you."

Shen Mobai was rolled into the quilt, feeling warm all over his body.After all, he was still ill, and he soon felt a little drowsy again. When he fell asleep in a daze, he was always thinking about Luo Jing's last words, and he actually felt—very reassuring...

This time when the army returned to Beijing, it was really beautiful.From a hundred miles away from the capital, people from government roads and yamen along the way sent people to greet them. When they arrived in the capital, the emperor issued an order that the army be stationed outside the city and work for three days. Celebrate.

Since the emperor opened Jinkou, those officials were naturally moved upon hearing the news, and many people were already waiting to greet him at the post station ten miles outside the city.Naturally, many of them were Ding Lancha's old friends, but there were also many of them who were just ignorant. Seeing that Ding Lancha has made great achievements now, he came here to sell them.In any case, the post station was very lively, and Ding Lancha was simply overwhelmed, and even his generals such as Luo Jing had to send these visiting officials away every day.

As usual, Biyan could not be stationed with the army. Although they were traveling together on the road, they had to avoid suspicion when they arrived at the inn, so she and Shen Mobai were sent to the capital first by Luo Jing, and lived in the inn in the city.

Bi Yan hardly saw Luo Jing these days.That day in Wucheng, when Luo Jing and Shen Mobai were turmoil in the room, she and Biquan were outside the door.Biquan didn't show any expression from the beginning to the end, but she pinched the blood out of her palm.Yes, she knew that after Luo Jing made military achievements, she would definitely become an official in the future. No matter how many years she served Luo Jing, she would at most be a concubine in the future.But if the person above her was the wife of the main house, she would accept her fate, but now, a man came out of nowhere and seduced Luo Jing, she couldn't bear it.It's not that there are no masculine officials in this dynasty, but everyone regards it as crooked. Even if someone raises a male pet at home, it is sneaky. The status of a male pet is basically equivalent to a girl, and he is not even qualified to be on the table.Even if her elder brother was beside Luo Jing, he only said that he was a bodyguard to the outside world, so his reputation was good.But Luo Jing is like this now - openly keeping Shen Mobai by his side, and taking special care of him during the itinerary, this is simply breaking the rules.The longer she held her breath, the more she hated Shen Mobai.Looking at Shen Mobai's awkward walking posture as he got off the carriage, this breath choked her chest, almost blowing her away.

Biquan followed Luo Jing's order and sent them to the post station to settle down first.Seeing Bi Yan gnashing his teeth behind Shen Mobai, he secretly sighed, and slowly said: "An Xin stay here first, don't think wildly. Master is a person who misses old love, it is serious for you to serve wholeheartedly."

Bi Yan gritted her teeth and said: "The demonic obstacle that was killed halfway, why did I fall in love with it!"

Biquan hissed, and said: "Don't mention the word demon barrier, you know my temper. Besides, I heard General Zuo's voice next to the commander-in-chief. When I return to Beijing, the emperor's rewards are finished, and I will make a fuss about it." Proposing marriage for my father. My father has no intention of objecting, so it can be seen that it is just a novelty for a while."

Bi Yan was very concerned about Luo Jing's marriage, and hurriedly said: "Which girl is the commander-in-chief going to mention? How's your temper?" If Luo Jing married someone who was not tolerated, her life would be difficult.

Bi Quan shook his head and said, "I don't know yet, and the Commander-in-Chief doesn't have a good idea at this time. If there is any news, I will tell you first. Don't make any trouble these days. If there is a chance, I will persuade you to come here."

Biquan's words were not very accurate, because Ding Lancha had already made up his mind to propose marriage.Among the officials who came to visit the station, there was a newly appointed magistrate Ding Lanqing, who was regarded as his distant family, but Ding Lancha had been fighting abroad for many years, and this person was a foreign official, so he hadn't seen him for a long time.Recently, Ding Lanqing was promoted to the Jingzhou government because of his good official reputation.In the middle of the conversation, Ding Lanqing had a daughter, Ding Hui, who was 19 years old this year. Her appearance was very outstanding. The rich and powerful families look down on his mere district magistrate, so he has not allowed anyone until now.Speaking of this daughter, Ding Lancha met him when he was very young. I remember that she was born with beautiful features, and she was also very smart, and she knew everything from her own family. Not to speak out to Luo Jing, but to call him in with an excuse.Ding Lanqing saw that Luo Jing was a good-looking man, and heard that he was a young general. He made great military achievements this time. Naturally, the reward was just around the corner. Not to mention Ding Lancha's favor, he agreed immediately.Just because the girl is still in her original position with her mother, Ding Lanqing has to go back and talk about it, so the matter of accepting the appointment will not be discussed until spring.

Luo Jing was completely unaware of this, and was discussing with Zuo Mu about finding someone in the capital.The person he was looking for was naturally the neighbor daughter of the childhood sweetheart that Zuo Mu inquired about when he was in Qiantang.Although he knew that he had arrived in the capital, Zuo Mu followed Ding Lancha in Qingzhou and never got a chance, so now that he is back in the capital, he is so anxious that he can't bear it.Ding Lancha was too busy to deal with officials in the past few days, Zuo Mu didn't dare to disturb him at this time, so he had to come to discuss with Luo Jing.It was rare for Luo Jing to be so anxious when something happened, so he couldn't help being funny, so he quietly sent Bi Quan to find Han Lang, and asked him to investigate in the capital, Zuo Mu felt a little relieved.Seeing his appearance, Luo Jing couldn't help teasing him: "Looking at General Zuo's anxious appearance, I think we'll have a wedding drink as soon as he finds him?"

Zuo Mu was slightly embarrassed, and said without hesitation: "Brother Luo, don't make fun of me, but we need to get some congratulatory gifts for the general first."

Luo Jing was startled: "What gift?"

Zuo Mu looked at him and said with a smile: "Why doesn't Brother Luo know? The commander-in-chief has already proposed marriage to Brother Luo. Yesterday I specially asked Brother Luo to discuss the matter of the garrison, just to see the future Taishan."

Luo Jing thought about it for a while.They would have arranged such trivial things as garrisoning, but they had been stationed for a day, but Ding Lancha specially called him in to give instructions.

Zuo Mu said with a smile: "The commander-in-chief thought he wanted to give brother Luo a surprise, but now I've told the truth, I'm afraid I'll be scolded by the commander-in-chief. I heard that she is the commander-in-chief's distant niece, she has both talents and looks, I should congratulate first Brother Luo is."

Luo Jing was at a loss for a moment.Naturally, marrying a wife and having children is always inevitable, but these years of fighting on the battlefield, he had never thought about it, and now that it came so quickly, he was a little at a loss.Seeing him like this, Zuo Mu made fun of him, "Brother Luo, are you so happy?"

Luo Jing was not without emotion.Thinking of Shen Mobai's mother's words when he was helping the spirit, he felt mixed emotions in his heart.After a long time, he reached into his bosom, held the bracelet wrapped in cloth, and let out a long breath.