Cloud of the Qing Dynasty

Zhang Chi turned his head to look at Mu Liuyun, and then laughed: "Are you comforting me? Don't worry, I'm fine. We've been used to this kind of thing for a long time. In the past, we went deep into the grasslands to fight the Tartars, almost every day They are all dead, and they are buried wherever they die, and sometimes there is no place to bury their bones, compared to this, it is actually a good place to end up with mountains and rivers."

Mu Liuyun didn't speak, but just looked at him with a complicated expression, Zhang Chi looked away uncomfortably at the weeds at his feet: "Maybe you think I'm a little heartless, but we are all like this, If every time a brother dies in battle, we have to cry and feel sad for a few days, then we don’t have to do anything, if it’s me who died this time, I don’t want them to cry in front of my grave.”

"I won't let you die." Mu Liuyun said suddenly.

Zhang Chi was taken aback, looking at Mu Liuyun's usual serious expression, he felt his whole heart soften. Even though he had been rejected many times before, an impulse still drove him to hug Mu Liuyun.

But this time, Mu Liuyun didn't reject him, instead, he stretched out his long arms to embrace his body, and placed a light kiss on the side of his face a little unnaturally.

Zhang Chi was a little overwhelmed by the sudden surprise. Mu Liuyun had not allowed him to get close for many days, but now he was willing to kiss him. Although it was just a kiss on the face, the meaning behind this action was already obvious——Mu Liuyun finally Ken forgave him.

Zhang Chi was extremely happy, but there was a bit of grievance in his voice, he rubbed Mu Liuyun's shoulder: "Don't ignore me from now on, okay, my heart is burning like fire these days, if you ignore me again Me, I'm going crazy."

Mu Liuyun patted him reassuringly: "...don't lie to me from now on, and I won't ignore you."

***

Lu Zhiqian is in his 40s this year. Perhaps because he has worked so hard for the war for many years, he looks far older than his actual age. The deep Sichuan lines between his eyebrows give him a demeanor that is not angry and self-confident, which is daunting. But at least at this moment, facing his savior, he was quite amiable.

"Daoist Tianxuan's life-saving grace, Lu will never forget it." Although recovering from a serious injury, Lu Zhiqian's voice is full of energy, and he can severely injure Yinyang Qi, the elder of the Red Lotus Sect, at the moment of being attacked. Not weak, and showed full respect to the masters in the arena.

"You're welcome." Mu Liuyun said lightly.

Zhang Chi said quite proudly: "Liu Yun has always been chivalrous, and he will never leave him alone."

As a military adviser, Xue Baisong's background is not so good. Although the wolfbane grass did not kill him, it was enough to seriously hurt his vitality. At this time, he was still half lying on the bamboo slum, and his voice was weak: "We are not ungrateful My dear, Daoist Tianxuan helped us out of trouble this time, and I will definitely thank you in the future."

"En." Mu Liuyun responded, seeing that he didn't seem to be talking about sex, Lu Zhiqian ended the conversation with a few polite words.

Mu Liuyun got up to leave, but Lu Zhiqian stopped Zhang Chi: "Zhang Chi, stay here for a while."

Zhang Chi smiled apologetically at Mu Liuyun: "I'll find you later."

Seeing the soldiers sending Mu Liuyun out of the door, Lu Zhiqian said to Zhang Chi, "Tell me, what do you think of Shangqing Palace?"

Zhang Chi said: "Although the Shangqing Palace also participated in the battles between the rivers and lakes, generally speaking, it abides by its duties and has no ambitions. It is a gentle sect."

Xue Baisong asked: "You have such an opinion, how much is it from your personal friendship with Mu Liuyun?"

"Mr. Xue, don't you know me yet?" Zhang Chi said seriously, "I do have a good relationship with Liuyun, but this will not affect my judgment. Now that the seven disciples of the Shangqing are old, all the disciples of the next generation Martial arts are mediocre, there are no outstanding figures, only Liu Yun is highly skilled in martial arts, but he is indifferent, and has no interest in managing sects and fighting for power. Therefore, although Shangqing Palace is currently one of the best forces in the world, it already has a shrinking front , The momentum of acting low-key. As long as the government acts cautiously and does not arouse their anger, they will not stand up against the court for some false name."

"It seems that Lord Hou has already told you all the plans for the next step." Lu Zhiqian said, "We have to clean up the forces in the world, not only to kill chickens and monkeys, but also to set a good example. It would be a good idea if the Shangqing Palace could accept the imperial court's control. s Choice."

"That is the most ideal situation, but we have to be prepared for the worst." Xue Baisong said, "You have already made many friends in the world in less than half a year since you left the army. This is your skill. .I know you treat people sincerely, but if the Shangqing Palace must fight against the court, and your friend with high martial arts skills becomes our enemy, what do you plan to do then?"

"...I haven't thought about it." Zhang Chi said after pondering for a moment, "As long as there is room for coordination, I will try my best to coordinate."

***

When Zhang Chi came back, Mu Liuyun was spreading out papers in his room to write a letter, and when he heard the door open, he asked, "Why is it taking so long?"

"General Lu and I haven't seen each other for a long time, so it's better to discuss with me how to thank you." Zhang Chi selectively revealed part of the truth, "General Lu means to ask the emperor for a title for you."

"I don't need it." Mu Liuyun continued writing the letter without raising his head.

"I guess you're not interested either, so that's what I told General Lu." Zhang Chi went to Mu Liuyun's side and watched him write a beautiful regular script with his steady and powerful hand, and Mu Liuyun didn't avoid him either. , the content of the letter is mainly to explain what happened to the Qing Palace and his decision to go to Panlong Valley with General Lu Yunyun, there is nothing that cannot be seen by others.

"General Lu said that the emperor intends to establish Taoism as the state religion." Zhang Chi said, "He will make a request to the emperor when he returns to the court. As for whether the emperor agrees, that's another matter. The Shangqing Palace is so close to Chang'an. If they are all chosen to be held in the Shangqing Palace, it will be considered a good thing for the Shangqing Palace."

"...Maybe." Mu Liuyun said perfunctorily, he was devoted to martial arts in the sect, but he had never paid attention to this aspect.

Looking at his profile, Zhang Chi suddenly asked, "Liu Yun, what do you think of the government and the court?"

"Why do you ask that?" Mu Liuyun looked at him suspiciously.

Zhang Chi scratched the back of his head in embarrassment: "Mr. Xue and the others all find it very strange that people in the Jianghu generally don't treat people in the government very much, and most of them even have a disgusting attitude. When he asked you for help, he didn't hold anything. I hope, I never thought that you would be willing to take the risk of going mad to heal the general. I know that you are chivalrous and will not refuse to save you, but listen to what he said, and I also kind of want to know what you think about it."

Mu Liuyun frowned: "Is Master Xue doubting my motives for saving people?"

"Mr. Xue is the adviser next to General Lu. It is his duty to think that everything is bad. Don't take offense." Zhang Chi looked at Mu Liuyun and said, "Actually, he just asked casually, mainly because I wanted to be more serious. get to know you better."

Mu Liuyun said: "General Lu is the key figure in the encirclement and suppression of the Red Lotus Sect, so the Red Lotus Sect wants his life no matter the cost. Needless to say, the Red Lotus Sect is our enemy. Whatever we do, we should do everything possible to prevent them from succeeding."

"It makes sense!" Zhang Chi agreed, "I didn't expect you to think so far."

"These were all considered later." Mu Liuyun said, "At that time, I just saw that you wanted to save them. I couldn't let you take risks alone."

"So... it's actually because of me?" Hearing these words, Zhang Chi's heart ached. He couldn't help but hugged Mu Liuyun's waist, rubbed his face against his back, and said happily, "Liu Yun Yun, why are you so nice to me?"

"Is there?" Mu Liuyun patted his arm with a light smile, "Okay, don't be so clingy, I still have to write a letter."

"You wrote yours, I just want to hug you for a while." Zhang Chi was tired of letting go on Mu Liuyun's back, and Mu Liuyun followed him. After writing the letter, he gently dried the ink and handed it to him. Zhang Chi.

Zhang Chi took it with both hands solemnly, and said with admiration: "This is so beautifully written, can I frame it and hang it on the wall?"

Mu Liuyun was amused by him: "Don't mess around, go and send it."

"Excellent!" Zhang Chi took the letter and went out.

This time, the tentative inquiry did not get the answer he wanted, and Zhang Chi couldn't keep asking, so he could only keep this doubt in his heart for the time being. No matter what, Mu Liuyun was determined to stay with him after all. For a lifetime person, some things have to be considered in front.

***

After nightfall, Zhang Chi gently knocked on the door of Mu Liuyun's room.

Mu Liuyun opened the door for him, and saw Zhang Chi dodging in like a thief, and even bolted the door behind him, and said with a smile, "If you don't sleep well in the middle of the night, what's the point of coming to see me?"

It was obvious what Zhang Chi wanted to do, but when Mu Liuyun asked him this way, he felt a little embarrassed: "Liuyun, I've already washed myself very clean."

"Well, so what?" Mu Liuyun looked at him with a half-smile.

"You understand." Zhang Chi said coyly.

"I don't understand." Mu Liuyun returned to the table calmly, and continued to read the book.

Without being stared at by Mu Liuyun, Zhang Chi felt that the pressure seemed to be a lot less, and his skin was thicker. He hugged Mu Liuyun from behind and said crookedly: "Liuyun, it's been so many days, don't you miss me?" ?”

"If you want to make out with me, just come here openly. Why are you acting like a thief?" Mu Liuyun let him get bored, "Are you afraid that people will know?"

"What am I afraid of?" Zhang Chi resolutely denied, "I can't wait to tell the world that we are together, but I don't want others to gossip about you behind your back."

"The mouth grows on other people's faces, how can you control how they gossip?" Mu Liuyun puzzled, "Even when we have nothing to do with each other, don't others still gossip?"

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