Everyone loves Huo Qubing

In the fifth month of the sixth year of the second Yuan Dynasty, Renzi has been on the throne for [-] years now, and the first person who was named a Marquis with military merits was finally born in this dynasty——my second uncle.

On the first day of the first year of the first year of the Marquis of Guannei, I squatted outside the threshold of the Wei Mansion, chewing a piece of dog's tail grass in my mouth, watching the traffic on Chang'an East Street, and people coming and going.

"Waiting for General Wei," Dongfang Shuo walked out of the mansion across the street with a jug of wine in his hand, and walked to my side, "Why don't you stay in the palace and wait?"

I ignored him, just moved to the side to make room.Dongfang Shuo sat down on the edge of the door and took a few mouthfuls from the jug.

Not far from the street, you can faintly see the newly built "Oriental Mansion", a deep house with a small courtyard, a vermilion lacquered gate, and a golden plaque hanging high above the lintel.When I passed by his mansion for the first time, I saw the signature "Zhang Manqian" under the plaque. I guessed it was written by a rookie in official script. I didn't expect that Zhang's surname turned out to be Dongfang Shuo's family name, which made me really happy for a while.

Soon a person appeared in my field of vision.He was wearing the black armor he was wearing when he left, and he was carrying his sheep's head fine iron sword. He was riding on the back of a bay red horse, surrounded by several sergeants. Come.

"Second uncle!" I stood up happily.

A smile froze on his face.

The door of the mansion was wide open, Mrs. Wei Su Jia ran past me with light steps, and the early summer breeze blew up her flowing skirt and the black hair at the end of her hair.

"Husband, you are finally back, I miss you so much!" She happily ran towards the warrior on the horse.

The second uncle pulled Su Jia onto the horse, and threw her into the arms of the husband like a small bird, causing the soldiers to boo with "Mrs. Guanneihou".

"Congratulations to the second brother, our family finally has a marquis, and the eldest brother can rest in peace in the spirit of heaven!" The uncle held up the tortoise button and copper button engraved with "Guan Nei Hou Yin" and looked at the light, his eyes and brows could not stop. and envious adoration.

"Big brother!" Wei Wei ran out staggeringly, and plunged into the second uncle's arm.The second uncle picked up the young couple, happily kissed his forehead, and rubbed his mustache against his soft cheeks, making him giggle.

Therefore, this is Wei Mansion, I am alone, not named Wei.

The feeling of being suddenly overwhelmed by endless loss hit me hard in the heart.At the beginning, regardless of His Majesty's persuasion, he insisted on leaving the palace and returning to the Wei Mansion to welcome the second uncle's return. It was indeed a shame, but it also made me see the facts in front of me - the man who is so full of stars now is the Marquis Weiqing of Guannei. , and my second uncle may never belong to me alone again, even though I know that when I turned and fled, the pair of eyes similar to mine behind me had been watching me closely.

"Qubing, where are you going?" His slightly anxious voice came from the air.

"Go for a walk and get some air." I turned around and smiled brightly at my second uncle.

***

The weather in the rainy season changes its face when it says it changes.The fine rain hit the face, dispelling the dullness of the low pressure just now.

Passing by the East Qingming Gate, the group of beggars were still sitting at the base of the city wall, lying crookedly under the eaves to shelter from the rain. When they saw me passing by, they squatted up and showed puzzled expressions.

"Hey, I don't have any gold pills for you," I yelled at them.Usually I never pay attention to these lazy beggars, but today I really want to yell at them like this; in order to welcome my second uncle back home, I specially changed into the red dress that the emperor gave me, now it seems that it is completely useless thought.

As soon as I turned my head, Dongfang Shuo was still holding the flagon, and followed me staggeringly.

"Recently, the city of Chang'an is not peaceful, and I protect my nephew on behalf of the Marquis of Guannei." He patted the sword on his waist and explained with a laugh.

"Go back, I have hands and feet, I don't need your protection." I quickly walked a few steps away from him.

The raindrops were getting heavier, and I happened to pass by a tavern, so I went to hide from the rain first.

"Master, a pot of spicy fried meat, two bowls of corn."

"Both guests, would you like some drinks? Our newly brewed sweet-scented osmanthus wine." The waiter greeted.

"Give him a small jug of wine, a plate of appetizers, and a wine glass for me." I pointed to Dongfang Shuo who came to sit opposite me.

This guy, instead of staying in the Wei Mansion for the reception banquet arranged by Jin Niang for the second uncle, instead followed me, a poor boy, into the city to eat and drink in taverns, I really can't think about it.

Rubbing my empty stomach, I was indeed a little hungry, so I threw fried rice into my mouth and chewed.

Suddenly there was a sob from the other table.

"Sister-in-law, don't cry, let's mourn." A young man dressed as a scholar whispered to the woman who was crying on top of the table.Both of them are dressed in high-quality clothes, and they probably belong to rich and noble families in Chang'an.

"I know you are doing it for my own good and comforting me." The woman choked on her sobs, "But I can't help being sad, I'm just such an only child, if I say it's gone, I'll be gone."

"Sister-in-law, swords don't have eyes on the battlefield, this is life." The man handed a glass of wine to the woman's hand, "Besides, the court's compensation this time is unprecedentedly generous. Sister-in-law, you don't have to worry about your livelihood for the next ten years."

The woman seemed to be crying out of breath, and paused for a while before saying: "What's the use of the pension, my poor child will never come back."

The man tried every means to persuade her, but the woman finally stopped crying.

"Guest, you want fried meat."

The waiter was serving the food, and Dongfang Shuo was eating with chopsticks, and I quietly turned my head to look at the man and woman.

At this moment, two more drinkers entered the door and chose to sit at the table near the window in the corner. I caught a glimpse of one of them, a man in civilian clothes, and I felt a little familiar.

All of a sudden, the woman stood up abruptly, and walked in front of the commoner man in three or two steps.

"It's you! It's all your fault!" She grabbed the civilian man's collar and shook it vigorously, "My son is dead, why are you still alive? Why don't you die!"

"Madam, did you recognize the wrong person?" The middle-aged scholar who was walking with the civilian stood up, pushed the crazy woman away, and blocked the civilian man behind.

"I will never admit my mistake! I personally saw my son off when I set off on the expedition, and I remember the general's appearance clearly!" Seeing that she couldn't reach him, the woman returned a pot of wine and poured it all on the two opponents, "Yes He was eager for quick success, so he insisted on continuing to go north, leading tens of thousands of soldiers from the Han family into Shanyu's camp!"

"He is the general that my sister-in-law mentioned?" The young scholar stopped the woman's hand in mid-air, and anger began to surface on his face.

"That's right, I can recognize him when he turns into ashes!" The woman continued to whine, "I brought up my son so hard, and seeing that he likes to wield knives and guns, I asked the master to teach him how to ride horses and shoot arrows. He was selected into the Xiaoqi Ying, I am so happy as a mother, I hope he can kill the enemy and make meritorious deeds, and honor the ancestors; I cultivated him since childhood, not sending him to follow the coach who underestimated the enemy to send sheep to the tiger's mouth!"

After hearing the woman's heartfelt confession, the middle-aged scholar pursed his lips and turned his head to look at the clothed man.

Only then did I see the clothed man look up, it was General Li Guang.I still remember that before the expedition, this manly man sat on the horseback, swearing that he was determined to win; now he is silently huddled in the corner, dressed in civilian attire, with no clothes, gray temples, dejected eyes, and a look of grievance. People can't tell.

During the Battle of Yanbei, Li Guang fled back to Yanmen alone. Thousands of elite cavalry from Qimen were killed by Shan Yu, a military official, and none of them survived. life.Therefore, even if my uncle and uncle were able to retire unscathed, I still suffered heavy losses in this battle.

Regarding this result, the peace faction outside the court has begun to take the opportunity to make a big fuss.To add insult to injury, compared with the Northern Army, the Qimen Army had more scholars from Chang'an, Longxi, and the North. Parents who had lost their beloved sons poured into the capital and expressed their dissatisfaction with the court through various channels. The central government spent a large amount of reserves to provide for the martyrs. On the other hand, Jing Zhaoyin also had to dispatch the Imperial Army for emergency alert.

After scolding, the woman felt uneasy, picked up the appetizers on the table, and sprinkled the other party's head and face.

"Let's go quickly," the middle-aged scholar tugged on Li Guang's sleeve, and led the people away hurriedly while blocking the woman's attack for him, "Brother, don't stay in the capital for the time being, take Gan'er back quickly." Longxi, avoid the limelight."

After watching the show, looking back, Dongfang Shuo had wiped out the fried meat.

"That Wei Qing, who came back after beheading seven hundred people, was actually granted the title of marquis." The woman finally calmed down and sat back at the table, and then said something abruptly.

Hearing my second uncle's name, I jumped up from the table with a "boom" and knocked over the wine glass in hand.

"Hush, sister-in-law, keep your voice down, after all, she is now a Marquis." The young scholar raised his head, glanced at me blankly, and patted the woman on the back, "Eat quickly, sister-in-law, your health is important."

***

It was getting late, and the lights were everywhere.I wandered along the streets of Chang'an City.

"Nephew Huo Xian, it's getting late, it's time to go back." Dongfang Shuo persuaded me.

I shook my head: "I don't want to go back yet."

Dongfang Shuo rolled his eyes: "If my nephew doesn't dislike it, why don't you come to sit at my house, my wife is good at playing the piano, and I can use this to pass the time."

"Alright. But I don't want to listen to music, you can practice sword with me for a while."

"no problem."

Although the sparrow in Dongfang's mansion is small, it has all internal organs, and the front yard is well-organized by Mrs. Dongfang.But after tonight, she will definitely not be able to avoid some tidying up.

"My nephew has really made a lot of progress." Dongfang Shuo admired the fallen leaves on the ground that I cut down.

"Come again!" I raised my sword to meet his sword edge.

"It can't be done," he shook his head and retracted his sword, "I have reached middle age, so I can't compare to you, a child with a youthful spirit."

"Well, have a drink or two with me."

With the fine nectar in my hand, my eyes passed through the person opposite, and I saw the beautiful girl in the cardamom age who was serving the wine beside him.Drunkenness struck, Mrs. Dongfang's eyebrows and eyes were somewhat similar to that of her second uncle at first glance.

"Dongfang Shuo, your petty thoughts are really obvious." I raised my glass and smiled, "Tell me honestly, do you also like my second uncle?"

"That's not true." Dongfang Shuo shook the wine glass in his hand, denying my question with one word.

"Then who do you like? It can't be the Young Madam Dongfang who changes every three years, right?" When I said this, I deliberately ignored the pale face of the wine girl.

"Well, it's my little secret, I can't tell my nephew."

"Hmph, cheat on me." I stood up, walked in front of him, and leaned over to look into his eyes, "Dongfang Manqian, I have noticed that you have been following me secretly and finding various reasons to approach me. Tell me." , what exactly do you want?"

The man narrowed his eyes with drunkenness, and a smile appeared on the corner of his lips.

The scene in front of me gradually magnified, and the other party's hands clasped my waist, leading me to him, and a soft kiss like a cloud fell on my lips.

I suddenly opened my eyes wide, the wine cup was knocked to the ground, and Mrs. Dongfang's panicked scream echoed in my ears.

When the kiss was over, I chuckled.

"Hmph, I know you have no good intentions."

"Master Huo, wake up quickly."

The cold wind blew, and I found myself lying in Dongfang Shuo's arms and fell asleep.Dongfang Shuo fell down on the mat drunkenly, his arms were still firmly around my waist, and Mrs. Dongfang was staring at me with mournful eyes.

"I have to go." I broke away from Dongfang Shuo and got up.

After leaving the Dongfang Mansion, a team of imperial guards hurried past me, and it seemed that the curfew had already been imposed.The Wei Mansion on the opposite side was dimly lit, and the gate was ajar.

I quietly pushed open the door and tiptoed in. After walking a few steps, Er Jinniang's voice suddenly sounded from behind.

"Stinky boy, if you don't come home in the middle of the night, where did you fool around?"

Madam Su Jia, Marquis of Guannei, was only wearing obscene clothes, her hair was disheveled, standing behind me with one hand on her hips and a broom in the other.

"I want you to take care of it." I straightened my back and looked around disdainfully.

The bay horse is not in the stable.

"Where did the second uncle go?"

"What's more, Brother Qing went out to look for you, but he hasn't come back yet." Su Jia babbled dissatisfiedly, "Your Majesty has also been alarmed, and is dispatching the Chang'an imperial guards to look for you everywhere."

"Your Majesty has come?" I snapped.

"That's not it!" Su Jia put the broom aside resentfully, "I wanted to catch you and beat you up, but His Majesty said that you are just fine and can't move roughly. From now on, don't do this again!"

"It won't happen in the future." I fled into the guest room while laughing, and listened to the movement outside through the door.

"Go and inform Junhou, tell him that his nephew has been found, and tell him to come back early."

After a while, the servants brought hot water, and I climbed into the tub to soak off my alcoholic sweat.

The surface of the water gradually calmed down, and the dense heat rose.There was a round reflection in the water, but behind those familiar eyes was a young face.

Only once did not go home on time, the second uncle and the emperor were so anxious.However, given my previous two previous convictions for coming home late from the shooting range and sneaking to the wine shop, their concerns are reasonable.

I buried myself under the surface of the water, opened my eyes, and counted the dense air bubbles overflowing from the corners of my lips, and rising above my head over the bizarre ripples.

They searched for me all over the capital, but I was hiding in the Dongfang Mansion, which is opposite to the Wei Mansion, drinking and having fun. If they knew the truth, I might really not be able to escape a beating.

There was movement in the courtyard again, I got out of the water, and Er Jinniang's voice came.

"Did you bring the words?"

"Go back to Madam, the words have been brought, Your Majesty said, as long as you get home safely."

"Why didn't Junhou come back with you?"

"Your Majesty also said..." the servant faltered, "Your Majesty has just returned from the front line and is exhausted from running around. He will stay in the palace to rest tonight."