I am neither beautiful nor crazy

There was a lot of noise in the camp in Beijiang.

In the past, the generals seldom had an extremely unified opinion, so that whenever Xiao Xiangling was away, there would be a lot of quarrels in the camp.

Only this time, everyone's thoughts were the same as never before.

"Wei Wang Jiangyu went to the camp of the northern bandits many times privately, and he was in danger of rebelling against the soldiers and defecting. Now he is ordered to return to the capital alone immediately to show his loyalty. If he disobeys, he will be dealt with as a crime of treason."

Yang Guang was so angry that he almost threw it to the ground as he recited the imperial decree.

"Which grandson can still go to the capital to sue? Your Highness and General Xiao are going to negotiate peace because of business, and they are plotting rebellion! Rebellion! From General Xiao to His Royal Highness, the emperor has never treated the Northern Xinjiang Army as a human being." I’ve seen it! If it’s true that the goddamn plan is to rebel, my brethren will be watching and guarding every day in this frozen and snowy place!”

Before he finished speaking, the tent door was thrown open suddenly, Xiao Xiangling strode forward with a gloomy face, Jiang Yu followed him half a step behind him, his eyes were dull and he couldn't see any expression.

As the two entered, the noisy noise in the tent stopped abruptly as if they had been cut off, and everyone's eyes were on them, including indignation, grievance, and a little doubt for unknown reason.

Jiang Yu was too calm.

The imperial decree was placed on the table, and he just lowered his head and glanced at it, as if he had expected it a long time ago, his cold eyes flicked across it lightly, without leaving a trace of fluctuating emotions.

His eyes lingered on that passage for a long time, and finally stopped at the signature at the end.

As if to prove that this is the will of the people, the imperial decree was followed by the handwritten names of dozens of courtiers, and the name at the beginning was Xia Zhixing.

"The first point is that there must be someone in our army who has been communicating with the capital privately. He lied about the situation and needs to be investigated strictly. Yang Guang, you are responsible for thoroughly investigating this matter in the army. The focus is on all the letters that have been sent out within three days. "

Xiao Xiangling stood at one end of the long table, tapping the table with his fingers habitually.

"Second point, the imperial decree stated that Jiang Yu should go back alone, but this is obviously unrealistic, not to mention the long journey, during which time it is very likely to be surrounded and hunted down. Even after arriving in the capital, it is difficult to explain this matter clearly , I don’t allow anyone in my camp in northern Xinjiang to be charged with unwarranted crimes.”

Jiang Yu still lowered his head slightly and didn't respond.

"The third point." Xiao Xiangling turned to look at Jiang Yu, "What do you think about these signatures, Your Highness?"

"I don't have much impression of the latter people. They seem to be people who Jiang Qi will agree to once he explains it, but Xia Zhixing." His finger pointed at the name, "He signed it himself, not forged, maybe he has his own Thoughts, want me to go back now."

The outstretched finger was white and slender, not at all like the hand of a sword practicer, as if he felt the other party's gaze suddenly shifting, Jiang Yu immediately retracted his hand.

"But after all, it is an imperial decree. If he wants me to go back, I will go back." Jiang Yu was a little indifferent, "I will take the road from northern Xinjiang to the capital, and I will set off early tomorrow morning."

"Your Highness, no!" Someone below protested, "What General Xiao said is reasonable, once His Highness goes back, it will be equivalent to admitting to a trumped-up crime, not to mention going back alone, it is very likely that there will be no way to argue. I hope His Highness thinks twice."

"Don't worry, Jiang Qi and I are brothers after all, and nothing will happen. Besides, the northern border is too cold, so I'm more used to living in the capital." Jiang Yu raised his head and smiled at him. For a moment, there was no desire to refute.

"Then make it like this first. Since His Highness decides to leave tomorrow morning, I will prepare the horse for His Highness tomorrow morning. If there is any news from Yang Guang, let me know immediately. Let's go down first."

When everyone was gone, the two of them didn't speak.On the contrary, Jiang Yu smiled even more, and looked at the other party from top to bottom with his eyes unceremoniously, and then gradually moved up to the other party's eyes.

"Don't play charades in front of me." Xiao Xiangling smiled helplessly, and walked towards him, so close that the voices of the two of them could only be faintly heard from each other.

"Then let's guess who sent the news back to the capital." Jiang Yu sat down beside the table, "You and I write on the paper at the same time, and then turn it around, how about it?"

"Happy to accompany you." Sitting next to Jiang Yu, Xiao Xiangling reached out to get a pen and paper.

Not a moment later, the two lifted up the paper in their hands at the same time, and when they saw the words written by the other party, they smiled knowingly.

I saw that Jiang Yu wrote the word "Yang", while Xiao Xiangling still wrote the word "Guang".

"There is more than one surnamed Yang." Xiao Xiangling took the paper from the two of them, burned it to ashes on the stove, and said with a smile, "You are lying."

Jiang Yu didn't reply, but just slightly bent the end of his eyes, dipped his finger in some water from the bowl, and made two dots on the table.

"Northern Xinjiang, the capital city." He said, "Just now I said that we will set off on a horse early in the morning and take the main road, so at noon tomorrow at the latest, there will be Jiang Qi's soldiers and horses on this road. If so, I will set off tonight , take the path."

As he spoke, he dipped in water and drew two lines with different shapes.

"If Jiang Qi sends troops, I'm inclined to be here." Xiao Xiangling also put his finger on a point on the route, whether it was intentional or unintentional, it just touched Jiang Yu's fingertips that had not yet retracted in the future.

He immediately raised his eyes to look at Jiang Yu, "But I didn't expect you to really plan to go back alone, so you trust Jiang Qi so much?"

"There is no word of trust between me and him, otherwise I wouldn't deliberately tell a false time and route. I just don't know what the state of the capital is like now. Gu Yuan has never sent me a letter, probably because he can't write a letter. , that is, the letter was intercepted halfway. In addition, Xia Zhixing... showed some abnormalities before I left, so I have to go back and have a look."

"But you are betting." Xiao Xiangling looked straight into the other party's eyes, and the sharp gaze gave a sense of oppression, "If you can think of the time route of the false pass, Jiang Qi may not be able to. If he also sets up an ambush on the small road , how do you deal with it alone? Are you trying to stop him from getting out of his mind this time, or are you trying to stop him from showing kindness?"

Jiang Yu was taken aback by the words, then couldn't help laughing, and naturally withdrew his finger on the table, but the other party suddenly raised his hand and held it down.

The temperature of his hands was already lower than that of ordinary people, so it seemed that the other party's temperature was burning.He felt that there was no wave in his heart, but he gradually felt his pulse getting stronger and stronger, vibrating clearly and distinctly where the palms of the two met.

He subconsciously wanted to withdraw his hand, but he ignored the fact that the opponent was stronger than him.

"Jiang Qi now indiscriminately wants you to go back alone, or is he charging you with treason? How is it different from the case of Ruoyang back then? It's too dangerous for you to go back by yourself." He paused, as if he was thinking about a suitable excuse. , "...and if you want to take something back from here, it's not like I won't give it."

These words touched Jiang Yu's Ni Lin somehow, his pupils shrank, and he suddenly withdrew his hand from below, but at the same time, a cruel smile evoked, and he was even more moved by an unknown feeling. The emotion of the name is filled.

"Xiao Xiangling, you have to remember that I am His Highness and you are the general. If I want a military horse, I don't need you to 'give' it to me." Jiang Yu said hoarsely.

"I went back by myself not because I couldn't lead soldiers, but because I didn't want them to be involved in the grievances between me and Jiang Qi. I have my own private affairs, and I will not use the army to avenge my personal revenge."

"You misunderstood." Xiao Xiangling didn't expect the other party to think so, "I know you won't bring troops back."

"Then what will you give me?" Jiang Yu raised his eyes, "What can you give me? What do you think I want?"

He rushed to speak again before the other party, "Or, you can give me whatever I want?"

When he said these words, he felt that all the dark and backlogged malice in his heart were fully released.It contained a tyrannical and arbitrary possessive desire that he himself was not aware of.

"Yes." He heard the other party reply.

Jiang Yu suddenly laughed softly, and when he had had enough, he looked at the other party jokingly, and asked indifferently, "I want you, can you give it too?"

If he wanted his black sword out of its sheath, the blade would only stab at the enemy's throat from now on; if the two of them could trust each other until their backs were leaning on each other, no matter whether it was treason or sinking or the jade seal, they would be happy without regret; He will untie the rope tied around his neck and let the wolves bite and jump, but he will only bow his head to himself.

Let him only think of himself, not the long memory that he has no impression of.

Every sliver of time continues to elongate in this silent silence, and absurd thoughts grow wantonly.He began to regret almost the moment he said this sentence. He felt that he had never really grasped anything or owned anything since he was born.

This strong and unreasonable possessive thought made him feel even more disgusting.

Xiao Xiangling was naturally excellent, so good that he felt suspicious and apprehensive about what aspect of himself seemed so unique that made him feel a little like him.

But liking does not mean unreserved delivery.

The other party's silent refusal did not surprise him, but he still felt a sense of emptiness that suddenly broke in. He didn't have the intention to drive away this powerless emotion, he just planned to get up and go for a walk.

Almost due to years of habit, the corners of his mouth curled into a symbolic smile, and he said softly, "It's just a joke, don't worry about it. I'm leaving tonight. I guess Jiang Qi won't be smart enough to arrange for both roads." He is reluctant to wait for the army to wait for me."

Jiang Yu seemed to think of something interesting, and a smile slowly spread from his lips to the corners of his eyes, "Besides, there is still a branch of plum blossom in my bedroom. I am afraid it will die after so long. I want to go back before its branches and leaves are completely gone." have a look."

"Jiangyu."

When he was about to turn around and walk out, he suddenly heard the other party call his name behind him.

In fact, he didn't just "go out for a walk". If the horses were ready, it might be a safer way to start now.

But it was these two words that made him no longer want to take a step forward, from the warm camp to the biting cold wind, and the blood splashed from the clash of swords.

"What's wrong?" He turned back.

The other party looked directly into his eyes, slowly stood up and walked in front of him, then slowly half-kneeled down.

Jiang Yu watched his face from top to bottom. Under the light outside the tent, he was like a silent and steady statue, like a pious believer silently looking up at his god.

Jiang Yu was startled by this thought and his heart trembled, as if someone was holding him firmly in his hands, and there were strands of tingling pain spreading out.

Xiao Xiangling held one of his hands, and the warm touch rose from the root of the palm, caressed over the complex lines of the palm, and finally rested on the fingertips along the slender fingers.

In the next moment, a more delicate and warm touch rose from the knuckles, making his entire arm numb as if he had lost consciousness, and he froze in place for an instant.

——Xiao Xiangling raised his eyes and pressed his lips together.

The pain in the heart climbed to the peak at this moment, and it seemed to be convulsed in an instant and could not be stretched, Jiang Yu's already pale complexion became even paler.But he didn't take his hand back, but slowly grabbed the other's fingers, with a little imperceptible trembling and cold sweat.

"I said before, you, Jiang Yu, are His Royal Highness whom I will always be loyal to." Xiao Xiangling whispered, "The mobilization of the army is to avenge personal revenge, but I am different. You can classify me as 'private'."

The heart began to contract irregularly, reaching an extremely dangerous speed.

Jiang Yu suddenly thought of what Shen Chen had said to him in the tent.

"The 'lines' around you are also very messy. In this life and past life, the relationship is intertwined... It's very messy."

"People who can see what ordinary people can't see, first, don't let go of the secrets; second, don't move the hearts of ordinary people."

"What if one of them is violated?"

"Then you still remember your previous life..."

How did you die?

Jiang Yu recalled this seemingly absurd conversation, but bent over with an extremely natural smile, not a superficial communicative style, but an expression that could not be restrained because of joy.

The well-shaped eyebrows and eyes are curved, like peach blossoms blooming in the corners of the eyes where the ice and snow have melted, dispelling the severe winter cold and disappearing, and even the cold lips are a bit more vivid.Between breathing and behavior, there is a sense of spring.

In this delicate pain, he slightly closed his eyes and bent down to touch the slightly parted lips.

Fragments of light came in from the gaps in the tent, reflecting the fragility and affection of the slightly trembling long and narrow eyelashes.Fine dust floated in the air, mixed with the clean and pure cool smell of the snow field, all of which were completely melted into the hot air produced by the entanglement and friction of the breath.

But the lower half of their faces are just hidden under that beam of light, gently arousing, touching and exploring in the dark.

Where the corners of the lips meet, even the light is reluctant to peek.