Chapter 380 Farewell
From having quilt to not having quilt...
In just a few days, Xiao Lingqiu's bottom line changed, which was within Jiang Shouzhong's expectation.
After all, normal couples make little progress.
After Xiao Lingqiu indulged him, he regretted it again. Especially when he looked at the filth stained on his dress, he felt that the relationship between the two had become too close.
She just regarded Jiang Shouzhong as a friend, a friend she could rely on.
But now the two are more like a couple.
Xiao Lingqiu put on new clothes and originally planned to throw away the dirty clothes, but after thinking about it, she simply took a fire outside and burned them clean.
As for things like washing clothes, she would not do it as a queen mother.
After the two had breakfast, Liao Feihu suddenly came to the door in a hurry, with an expression that was both worried and happy.
"Brother Jiang, something big happened in the continent!"
Liao Feihu took out the latest piece of letterhead and said to Jiang Shouzhong, "A caravan came from the border of Dazhou this morning and said that the Emperor of Dazhou was dead."
"What!?"
Hearing this, Jiang Shouzhong and Xiao Lingqiu were both shocked.
Before Jiang Shouzhong could recover, Xiao Lingqiu snatched the intelligence letter from Liao Feihu's hand, opened it and read it carefully, frowning tightly.
"Are you sure that guy Zhou Chang is really dead?"
Jiang Shouzhong felt magical.
Although he had never met Emperor Zhou Chang, he knew somewhat from others that the emperor was still in his prime and had no major physical problems.
Why did such a good person suddenly die?
Liao Feihu had a complicated expression: "I didn't believe it at first, but later I sent someone to inquire carefully, and then I learned that Emperor Zhou Chang of Dazhou had died many days ago.
At present, the continent is in chaos. The new emperor is the second prince Zhou Zong, but the former prince Zhou Min's troops are besieging the capital, and there is also a group of rebels..."
Xiao Lingqiu quickly read the content on the letterhead and asked: "How did Zhou Chang die?"
Liao Feihu shook his head: "I don't know. The people in the caravan don't know much information. It seems that they were killed by assassins."
assassin?
Xiao Lingqiu curled her pink lips.
With Zhao Wuxiu, the best monk in the world, who assassin can get close?
In order to prevent the deposed prince Zhou Hui from obtaining the fortune of Haotian, she sent Yelu Shenye, the top master of Yan Rong, but failed to get any benefits. Who can bypass Zhao Wuxiu and assassinate Zhou Chang.
Xiao Lingqiu clasped his hands on his chest and paced back and forth in the room, thinking about the current situation.
Zhou Chang's death was absolutely beneficial to Yan Rong.
The original plan she made required at least five years of preparation before she could attack the continent. After all, Zhou Chang was very capable.
But now that Zhou Chang is dead and the continent is in chaos... it is a good opportunity for Yan Rong to go south.
Moreover, the Southern Jin Kingdom was also in turmoil.
In this way, no one can compete with Yan Rong for this piece of fat.
no! We must return to Yanrong immediately.
Xiao Lingqiu, who couldn't hide her excitement, was about to propose to Liao Feihu the idea of leaving here, but when she raised her head to meet Jiang Shouzhong, the woman's joyful mood was suddenly cast into a haze.
If she leaves, then she and Jiang Mo...
Xiao Lingqiu was struggling in her heart.
At the same time, Jiang Shouzhong also wanted to leave quickly and return to the capital.
Because he was very worried about the situation in Ranfu.
Once the capital falls into war, the flames of war will burn everywhere, even if the Ran family has an old lady in charge, it cannot be avoided.
Thinking of this, Jiang Shouzhong said to Xiao Lingqiu: "I plan to return to Dazhou, what about you?"
Xiao Lingqiu's eyebrows moved but she didn't respond.
Jiang Shouzhong knew that the other party was running a big plan in Heshan Department, so he apologized: "If you can't let go here, just stay here and come back to you after I finish my work..."
Before the man finished speaking, an unknown fire suddenly arose in Xiao Lingqiu's heart.
As the Queen Mother of Yanrong, she hesitated because of him when facing such a great opportunity, but this man had no intention of staying with her... Of course, Xiao Lingqiu knew that the other party was worried about his wife named Ran Qingchen. .
But Xiao Lingqiu was just unhappy.
To say she was unhappy was probably more due to the strong smell of vinegar that even she didn't notice.
After all, Xiao Lingqiu did not get angry in the presence of Liao Feihu, and said in a very calm tone: "Don't worry, you don't need to pay attention to me."
With that, the woman left the house.
Jiang Shouzhong opened his mouth, looking a little disappointed.
What he actually meant by saying that was that he wanted to hear that the other party was willing to leave with him.
But the woman didn't even hesitate.
Obviously, she cares more about the affairs here.
It is to help the Queen Mother establish her power.
Thinking of this, Jiang Shouzhong couldn't help but feel a little annoyed at Jingjing's loyalty to the Queen Mother.
According to his plan, when the two have a relationship bit by bit, he will use his feelings to keep the woman by his side forever. When the time comes, Miaomiao will help intercede, and the Queen Mother will probably not say anything.
However, the other party's loyalty exceeded his imagination.
Jiang Shouzhong sighed secretly and looked at Liao Feihu:
"Brother Liao, do you plan to go back? The continent is currently in turmoil, and no one will be held accountable for the things you have committed."
Liao Feihu shook his head and said with a smile: "What should I do when I go back? I have no family, my country is in chaos, and there is nothing in this continent that I can miss. The only thing I owe right now is Yunzhu. It's good to stay here with her."
Jiang Shouzhong patted the other party on the shoulder: "When I find Lao Zhang, I will bring his family over to see you."
"Okay."
Liao Feihu nodded with a smile and took out a map and handed it to Jiang Shouzhong, "Southern Jin Kingdom is full of wars. If you want to get to the continent as quickly as possible, you can only go through the capital. It will be a long detour from other places and you will also get into trouble. < br>
To be honest, it is easy to get lost in the desert, even if you have a map.
The caravan I told you about last time has been quiet these days, but there will be a caravan coming from Haichuan tomorrow morning and will go to the capital. I will arrange for you to go with them, which is more convenient. ”
Jiang Shouzhong took the map, nodded and said, "Okay, then I'll set off tomorrow morning."
Jiang Shouzhong planned to take advantage of the time before leaving to have a good chat with Xiao Lingqiu, but he didn't know that he didn't come back all day.
After asking Yunzhu, he found out that Xiao Lingqiu had gone out to survey the terrain in order to prepare for the subsequent battle with the Fourth Prince Wanyan Tianyou.
Jiang Shouzhong was helpless.
Now that he has given up completely, this woman will never leave with him.
Xiao Lingqiu didn't come back until late at night.
"I plan to set off with the caravan tomorrow morning." Jiang Shouzhong said, "I have made arrangements for Yunzhu, and she will protect your safety. After all, it is very unstable here."
Xiao Lingqiu glanced at the packed luggage on the table and said "hmm" without looking at Jiang Shouzhong. After filling the bathtub with hot water, she walked behind the screen without saying a word and took off her clothes to take a bath.
Jiang Shouzhong stared blankly at the beautiful silhouette of the woman behind the screen. If he wanted to talk, he finally swallowed it back.
After bathing, Xiao Lingqiu did not go to bed. Instead, he took out pen and paper and sat at the table to write and draw.
"Don't you have any life of your own?"
Jiang Shouzhong couldn't help but ask.
"What do you want to say?" Xiao Lingqiu adjusted the candle wick. The warm yellow candlelight reflected the woman's slender snowy neck, and even the slender hair on the soft muscles could be clearly seen.
Jiang Shouzhong took a deep breath and said seriously: "If you are willing, I will marry you." Xiao Lingqiu's hand holding the pen paused.
The woman's back was turned to him, and the expression on her face could not be seen.
For a long time, Xiao Lingqiu's lips curved into a mocking arc, and she said coldly: "Wishful thinking."
"Yes, it is indeed wishful thinking."
Jiang Shouzhong laughed at himself and stared at the ceiling, "Even I despise myself. What I say, what I think, and what I do are never consistent."
Xiao Lingqiu pursed her lips slightly and continued to write with her head down.
Jiang Shouzhong stopped talking and closed his eyes.
After writing until about midnight in the early morning, the woman put down the pen in her hand and relaxed slightly.
At this time, there was a slight light outside the house, and it was estimated that the sun would rise from the horizon in about an hour.
Xiao Lingqiu looked back at the sleeping man on the bed. After staring for a while, she put away the thick pile of paper, then took off her shoes, carefully got into the man's arms, and closed her eyes...
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The candle on the table was still burning.
After a while, the fire slowly became weaker and eventually went out.
……
When Jiang Shouzhong woke up, the woman was still asleep, with a tired look on her brows.
Jiang Shouzhong walked out of bed quietly and covered the woman with a quilt, not intending to wake her up... Sometimes, a quiet farewell alone is the best farewell.
After briefly washing up, Jiang Shouzhong picked up his luggage and prepared to set off.
Outside the house, Liao Feihu had prepared horses and dry food.
Before leaving, Jiang Shouzhong stared at the woman's beautiful sleeping face, hesitated for a moment, and then returned to the bed.
Recalling every detail of the two of them getting along these days, Jiang Shouzhong felt extremely stuffy.
Countless impulses surged from my heart, wanting to take the woman away by force and tie her to her side forever.
But after all, he didn't have the guts.
Gently brushing a strand of hair on the woman's cheek, Jiang Shouzhong gently stroked the woman's smooth skin with his fingers and said softly: "Take care of yourself, I will be back."
The man lowered his head and kissed the other person's forehead, then turned and left.
……
When he came outside the hospital, Liao Feihu said with a sad face:
"Brother Jiang, that caravan is not coming. I heard that something big happened in the capital. Many Jianghu people from the Southern Jin Kingdom gathered there. The road is very unsafe."
Jiang Shouzhong was startled and said with a smile: "Forget it if you don't come, there is a map anyway, I just need to pay attention."
Liao Feihu also knew that he could not persuade the other party, so he could only tell Jiang Shouzhong in detail some dangerous situations that needed attention in the desert, and gave him two Sinans that had been modified to identify directions.
After all instructions were in place, Jiang Shouzhong got on his horse.
The man glanced across the hut, but failed to see the familiar figure. He sighed softly, rode away, and the figure gradually disappeared in the dim morning light.
……
Jiang Shouzhong was not riding very fast, and he studied the map carefully along the way.
As Liao Feihu reminded, once you enter the hinterland of the desert and lose your way, it will be difficult to get out even with a map. The most terrifying thing is undoubtedly encountering a sandstorm.
Jiang Shouzhong had experienced it once before and didn't want to experience it a second time.
In this case, Jiang Shouzhong hoped to encounter the rebellious troops. After all, it was no problem to protect himself with his current strength.
As long as you can meet people, you won't be afraid of being trapped.
I don't know how much time passed, but Jiang Shouzhong, who was studying the map with his head down, moved his ears slightly and heard the faint sound of horse hooves, which seemed to be coming gradually from behind.
Jiang Shouzhong turned to look.
Then he saw a black shadow slowly appear in his sight in the distance.
Until the outline of the black shadow gradually became clearer, the expression on Jiang Shouzhong's face suddenly became strange.
It was Xiao Lingqiu!
The sound of hoofbeats can be heard as the woman gallops on her horse across the wilderness, her dark hair swirling in the wind and her clothes fluttering like clouds in the sky.
The grass and trees along the way were low and dusty.
Indescribably cool.
Jiang Shouzhong pulled the reins to make the horse stop, with a faint smile on his lips.
However, when the woman was ten feet away from him, she suddenly pulled the reins, and the horse's hooves suddenly rose high, and the horse's neighing sound was like thunder in the wilderness.
Xiao Lingqiu stopped his horse and just looked away.
Jiang Shouzhong was stunned for a moment. He didn't know why the other party stopped suddenly. He didn't think much about it and turned his horse's head to prepare to meet him.
But who would have thought that when he turned around, Xiao Lingqiu also turned the horse's head.
No matter how far Jiang Shouzhong chased her, the woman would gallop in the opposite direction. The distance would always be controlled at about ten feet, and the man would not be able to catch up even if he wanted to.
And once Jiang Shouzhong stopped, she stopped too.
Jiang Shouzhong was confused and shouted: "What are you doing? Are you angry with me?"
Xiao Lingqiu pursed her lips tightly and said nothing.
Jiang Shouzhong was also helpless about this woman's temper and said: "If you feel uncomfortable, just give me two whips, and I will never hide."
Xiao Lingqiu still kept her pretty face tense and remained silent.
There was no other way to waste it like this, so Jiang Shouzhong had no choice but to ride normally.
Xiao Lingqiu just followed behind.
From the hot noon, to the sultry afternoon, and gradually to the colder nights. The two walked together in tandem, in such a strange way.
Feeling sleepy late at night, Jiang Shouzhong found a sheltered place to rest.
Xiao Lingqiu was also resting far away.
But in the middle of the night, the woman suddenly came over with the horse. Before Jiang Shouzhong could say anything, she snuggled into the man's arms like a wild cat, closed her eyes and slept.
Jiang Shouzhong wanted to hug him, but felt a chill in his abdomen.
"If you dare to touch me, I will castrate you!"
Xiao Lingqiu held a short and delicate scimitar in her hand.
Cold sweat broke out on Jiang Shouzhong's forehead, and he had to admit his mistake with a wry smile: "I was wrong, okay? I..."
"Shut up! Go to sleep!"
Xiao Lingqiu hugged the man's generous body and said coldly.
Jiang Shouzhong didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and said softly: "If you can't sleep, let me hum some music for you."
"Don't listen!"
The woman's ears pricked up.
Jiang Shouzhong casually hummed a little tune from the earth. The melodious and beautiful tune danced in the light wind and sand, and accompanied the two people clinging to each other, outlining a memory.
……
In the morning of the next day, Xiao Lingqiu rode his horse and followed the man ten feet away.
Before leaving, he also took away some of the man's dry food.
Jiang Shouzhong said with emotion: "This is really a wild horse that is difficult to tame."
(End of chapter)