A traitor

Su Qinglang decided to return to Chang'an with Qin Huan, and Mei Liusheng and Cai Jun were also planning to leave.However, due to various reasons, the two teams are not together.

At the gate of the General's Mansion, Mei Liusheng looked at Su Qinglang who was standing beside Qin Huan, hesitated for a moment, then walked over.

She cupped her hands to him and said, "I have something I want to talk to Mr. Su, is it convenient for Mr. Su?"

Qin Huan became apprehensive first, stood in front of Su Qinglang and said, "We are in a hurry, if Master Mei has anything to say, we might as well save it and talk about it when we return to Chang'an."

"Master Mei wants to talk about the disaster in Bingzhou, right?"

Before Mei Liusheng could answer, he heard Su Qinglang who was behind him say slowly: "Since that's the case, there can be no delay. If Mr. Mei has something to say, let's make it clear at this time."

After saying that he would no longer interfere with his affairs, Qin Huan could only give in, and the two walked a little further away together.

Mei Liusheng hesitated for a moment before saying: "Do you...must you go with him?"

Su Qinglang put his hands behind his back, avoiding Mei Liusheng's gaze and said, "Brother Mei, if you have anything to say, let's say it quickly."

Mei Liusheng watched him bear it for a while, knowing that there was no way to change Su Qinglang's decision, so he could only say: "Okay..."

He paused, looked at Su Qinglang's profile: "Brother Su, I like you."

Su Qinglang was startled for a moment, then looked at Mei Liusheng, and heard him say: "You must have sensed it, even I find it incredible. Although I have avoided deceiving myself many times before, I just like you, no?" I don’t regret what I did on the battlefield that day, and I’m sorry if it caused you trouble.”

His tone of voice was flat and calm, as if he was talking about something unimportant, but the sincerity in it was easily detectable.

If he really just wanted to show his feelings to him, he would definitely not choose this occasion, so Su Qinglang didn't rush to answer, waiting for his next words.

Sure enough, Mei Liusheng paused again, and continued: "I know you have someone else in your heart, and I can't be with you for various reasons. I should have something to say, I tell you these things today, just to let you know my thoughts, and then..."

He lowered his head: "Before I couldn't help myself, I did many things that embarrass Brother Su. If you want to relieve your anger, if you want to beat or kill, I will never fight back."

Su Qinglang looked at him for a moment before opening his mouth and said: "If you don't tell me about that, I won't mention it. It's just a dream of mine. Since you said it..."

The words came to his lips, but he stuffed them for a while, thought for a moment, and continued: "Brother Mei, you and I share the same interests. I regard you as a rare confidant and friend. I definitely don't want to lose you as a friend because of this matter. Can you be with me?" I said these words to give us a chance to clarify our words, and it is considered frank. I respect Brother Mei as a gentleman, but as you said, it is impossible for you and me. And...you know, I have more important things to do do, so..."

As he spoke, his voice gradually dropped, and finally he gave a wry smile, and patted Mei Liusheng's arm: "In short, we will still be friends from now on, let the past matter pass by, Brother Mei, you don't have to feel indebted, but I , I have been in danger several times, and I still owe you the kindness of saving my life."

"you……"

Although he had expected it before, Mei Liusheng was still stunned for a moment, and then smiled, "Okay..."

He restrained his original heavy expression, and put on a calm look: "Then see you next time, you will still be Brother Su, I will still be me, nothing has changed."

Seeing Su Qinglang nodded, he cupped his hands again and said, "Then...Brother Su, have a good journey."

The corners of Su Qinglang's lips tugged, and he also showed a slight smile: "Brother Mei is the same."

The two turned back one after the other, Mei Liusheng looked at his back and watched him follow Qin Huan into the carriage.

The carriage drove on the bustling street, and under the guard of the prime minister's personal soldiers, it headed towards Chang'an and never looked back.

His heart also sank to the bottom of the valley.

It's always easy to say it on the mouth, but it's not the case in the heart.

People say that love is the most bitter of all things in the world, entangled and reciprocated, heartbreaking, but still sweet.

Enmity between country and family, vows of responsibility, these things weigh heavily on him. He thought about it all night last night, and he has clearly realized that he can no longer let himself sink down. There is no way to have a future with Su Qinglang, and There is no way to take on Su Qinglang's future, so it's better to just let him go and give yourself a chance.

It's just being ruthless, saying a few words that have been in my heart thousands of times, but when I say goodbye, I just show him a relieved smile. He is not afraid of going into battle and killing the enemy. hard?

However, there was still unstoppable pain in his heart, he was not reconciled, so he pushed Su Qinglang out and put him by Qin Huan's side, but that was all he could do.

Seeing him in a daze, Cai Jun walked over and reminded in a low voice: "Your Highness, we should go too."

Mei Liusheng came back to his senses, and subconsciously glanced at Cheng Qi who was not far away. His eyes met, he nodded as a signal, and gave Cai Jun a hum.

Back in Chang'an, it was already late autumn, and the Mid-Autumn Festival had already passed by this time, and the bustle in the imperial city had not yet dissipated.

Hearing the news of Su Qinglang's return, Mrs. Liang rushed to the Minister's Mansion as soon as possible, and seeing Su Qinglang's weak and pale appearance, she couldn't hold back the tears for a moment.

Qin Huan was by Su Qinglang's side, and when he saw Mrs. Liang, he still bowed respectfully: "I've seen Erniang."

Liang Shi glanced at him, and bowed back. Although she didn't like Qin Jian, she never angered Qin Huan because of this, because Qin Huan and Su Qinglang were good friends back then. Even though he often travels to and from the Su residence, he has always respected her. Although she did not treat him as well as Xie Yu and the others, she was sincerely kind.

As for back then, she didn't know what Qin Huan did to Su Qinglang, she still acted as the son of the prime minister's mansion, and in view of her past feelings, she did a lot of effort to rescue Su Qinglang.

Over the years, despite the rumors that have been secretly spread in the market, she did not listen to a single word about the relationship between Su Qinglang and Qin Huan, and only regarded the two as friends.

So, he said to Qin Huan: "Mr. Qin has traveled thousands of miles to welcome Qinglang back. Thank you for your hard work."

Qin Huan stood up straight, his expression calmed down a lot, and he still said respectfully: "Qinglang and I are good friends, knowing that something happened to him, how could I just sit idly by, Erniang is serious."

Seeing Mrs. Liang coming here, he couldn't stay any longer, so he could only say to Su Qinglang: "Qinglang, you rest first, I will come to see you some other day."

Afterwards, he saluted Mrs. Liang again, turned around and left.

Because she missed Su Qinglang, Liang only sent him to the door, and then asked the butler to see him off on her behalf.

But Qin Huan insisted not to use it, only saying that he was already very familiar with the Shangshu Mansion, and he could go out by himself.

On the contrary, before leaving, the medical doctor gave the housekeeper a few more instructions about Su Qinglang's basic necessities of life.

Worried that the servants would lose the heat in making the medicine, they drove the housekeeper to the kitchen. Mrs. Liang saw it, and while she was happy, she also had some doubts.

When Mrs. Liang went back, Su Qinglang was sitting on the bed. Seeing her come back, she raised her head and smiled: "Er Niang, I brought you the dried plums from Qinzhou, but it's a pity that Qinzhou was also affected by the flood this year, and the harvest of plums is not good. , more than sweet and sour, but no pulp."

Mrs. Liang walked over, rolled his eyes at him, and said angrily: "You child, as long as Er Niang returns safely, what plums do you still have in mind?"

Su Qinglang coughed a few times, and said calmly: "Walking on the road, I accidentally mentioned to Qin Huan that he sent someone to buy it, but I didn't bother with it."

After a pause, he asked again: "Cheng Ying's case, didn't the court find my father?"

"I've been looking for it. I heard that Prime Minister Qin is in the court and strongly recommends a joint trial among the three divisions, and that Prime Minister Pei just refuses to let him go. He's making troubles, but he's not sure."

Mrs. Liang sighed: "Anyway, I don't want your father to be involved in this case. That Cheng Ying hurt you. Let's take it easy. We don't do public revenge, but we don't want to be taken advantage of. You know, your father and that Cheng Qi has some friendship, if Cheng Qi finds your father at that time, you say this kind of affection, should we keep it or not?"

Su Qinglang smiled slightly, and said: "Father, he threw away all the letters he sent to General Cheng at the beginning, so it can be seen that he is not a person who favors selfishness, and he will definitely enforce the law impartially."

"Second Niang..."

He nodded, thought for a moment, and said, "I hope you can help me with something."

Seeing his solemn expression, Mrs. Liang couldn't help but also become serious, only to hear Su Qinglang say: "No matter what, even if you let father exert some force in the court, you must hold this case in his hands."

Mrs. Liang didn't know the cause and effect behind this incident, and thought that Su Qinglang wanted to avenge the Qinzhou incident, so she said: "Qinglang, this matter should be left to the imperial court. You also said that your father is not a man of favoritism. If Ying harmed you, she will be punished by her own law, and justice will be given to you and others."

Seeing what she said, Su Qinglang had no choice but to smile bitterly: "Er Niang, father is not a person who favors selfishness, and neither is Qinglang. How could he ruin his name for his own personal revenge? It's just that this matter is of great importance, far from what it seems on the surface. It sounds so simple, and I will explain it to you when I have a chance in the future."

Although he didn't understand, but seeing his sincere expression, Mrs. Liang nodded and agreed.

Seeing her promise, Su Qinglang breathed a sigh of relief, leaning on the soft pillow behind her, and heard Liang's hesitation: "Qinglang..."

She paused, and said slowly: "When I learned about your accident, your father didn't eat for a few days, and he sat in a trance in the study, restless, and even wanted to send someone to Qinzhou to check on you However, after hearing that Young Master Qin has gone, I lost my mind."

"Today, when he found out that I was coming, he didn't say anything, but sat in the courtyard and watched us leave the mansion. Although he didn't come to see you, he always... has you in his heart..."

Su Qinglang was startled, his eyes became hot, tears almost fell down, he smiled again, nodded and said: "I know..."