The sunlight passed through the window, shone on the head of the bed in the room, and fell on the face of the person on the bed. The person on the bed was still in a deep sleep, the corners of his eyes were slightly red, but there was a peaceful smile on his face.
It seemed that she was having a beautiful dream, a dream so beautiful that she didn't want to wake up.
But maybe the sun was dazzling, Diao Xiu'er frowned, and opened her eyes slightly.
What caught my eye was a simple barracks, with no curtains, only a khaki wall, and even some air leakage. But this night, she slept exceptionally well.
Even though it's winter, I don't know why when I wake up, it still makes people feel warm.
Looking down, she found a quilt covering her body.
Beside her, the female general from yesterday was sleeping with her sword in her arms.
Diao Xiu'er put her hands on the quilt, was stunned for a moment, then pursed her lips and smiled.
She sat up and gently prepared to cover Lingqi with the quilt.
But as soon as she picked up the quilt, Lingqi woke up, subconsciously grasped the sword in her arms, and raised her eyes sharply.
A year in the army made her develop such a habit that she never slept deeply.
When she saw that it was Diao Xiu'er, Lingqi was stunned for a moment, then her eyes softened a little, and she let go of the sword silently.
"you're awake."
"Sorry." Diao Xiu'er realized that Lingqi was woken up, and said apologetically, "I woke up the general."
Holding the quilt in his hand, he thanked softly: "Thank you, General."
His eyes fell on the quilt in Diao Xiuer's hand.
Lingqi sat up calmly.
"I'm a martial artist, and I don't get cold, so you don't have to thank me. Wait a minute, I'll get you some water to wash up."
After speaking, he stood up, opened the door and went out.
Diao Xiu'er sat by the bed, watched Lingqi go out, and turned her head to look into the small courtyard through the window.
The sun outside is just right.
In the small courtyard, she saw the gentleman in white. She had also gotten up and was sitting under the eaves reading a book. The white robe was a bit loose and rolled up on the floor.
The female general walked into the courtyard, and the gentleman greeted her with a smile while holding a book in one hand. The female general agreed and walked aside to fetch water.
The two were chatting, a little far away, and Diao Xiu'er couldn't hear what they were talking about.
But it seemed that the gentleman was making fun of the female general, which made her face turn red and her hands and feet flustered.
It was a peaceful morning, just like waking up at home every day.
But it was such a peaceful morning that made her feel as if she had had the most beautiful dream in her life.
When he was young, his family was in trouble and he was sold as a slave. Locked in the courtyard wall, he can only face the tall pavilions and walls every day. Finally, she was taken in by her adoptive father and had a home.
But in troubled times again, before repaying his kindness, the adoptive father died in the national calamity. She was alone again, ups and downs in this world.
She only wanted a place that could accommodate her, but even though the world was so big, she couldn't think of a place where she could go.
So for her, the scene in front of her is really beautiful.
She understands that no matter how beautiful a dream is, there will always be a time to wake up.
But before she woke up, she wanted to do one more thing.
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After letting Diao Xiu'er wash up, Lingqi sat on the side of the yard with her sword in her arms. Now her daily morning class is mainly about sword fighting, and she doesn't often dance sword.
"Squeak."
The wooden door of the barracks was pushed open, Gu Nan looked at the person coming out of the door, and said in a warm voice.
"Girl, you're awake."
Diao Xiu'er was still wearing her shabby clothes, her hair fell down on her forehead and covered her face in a mess.
Although she had washed her face, she was no different from yesterday except that her face was a little fairer.
"Sir." Seeing Gu Nan, she bent down and saluted.
"There's no need to salute, this doesn't match your current attire, does it?"
Gu Nan smiled and pointed to the clothes on Diao Xiu'er. When she saluted, she behaved like a lady. She wore such clothes presumably to prevent people from seeing this. Wouldn't it be useless to do so.
"It's getting late, I'm going to ask someone to prepare some breakfast."
Gu Nan said, got up and walked outside.
"Mr. Gu."
Diao Xiu'er stopped her.
Gu Nan stopped in his footsteps and turned his head in doubt.
"What's wrong?"
In sight, the woman walked towards her.
The woman walked up to Gu Nan step by step, and looked deeply at the person in front of her.
Slowly raised his hands and put them on both sides of the bamboo hat on top of her head.
That was the last thing she wanted to do, she wanted to write it down. No matter what it looks like, this is a face she will remember for a lifetime.
Gu Nan didn't know what was going on, but he didn't stop it.
Lingqi, who was sitting in the back, looked to their side.
The bamboo hat was lifted by both hands, and the long black hair fell down.
Diao Xiu'er saw the face behind the bamboo hat, her eyes were slightly lost, and she slowly put down the bamboo hat in her hand.
The wind blew across the yard, shaking Gu Nan's hair hanging on the side of his face.
At this glance, Diao Xiu'er looked at it for a long time, until she saw every place.
After a long time, he smiled while holding back the moist eyes.
"It's nothing, I just want to have a look, sir."
Blame only myself for not meeting him at the best time.
With red eyes, he handed the bamboo hat back to Nan's hands, and no longer dared to look up.
She knew that she would never forget this sight for the rest of her life.
Because of the messy hair on Diao Xiuer's forehead, Gu Nan didn't see her expression clearly, and said with a smile.
"What's so interesting about this."
He took the bamboo hat and put it back on his head: "Then I'll go first."
Watching Mr. Baiyi walk away, the woman stood in the yard blankly. When he was out of sight, he seemed to put down a smile, hid his hands behind his back, pulled the hem of his clothes, and raised his head to look at the clear sky.
After that, what should I do
Under the eaves, Lingqi held the sword, stared at the woman standing there, and remembered what the woman said to her last night.
If only I could be like you, I would have met him earlier. In this troubled world, you can find a home that makes you feel at ease.
She sighed.
If you want to count on the master to understand her thoughts, you don't know how many years you have to wait.
Thinking of this, her face turned red, and she cursed inwardly, pretending to be calm.
This master is simply an elm head.
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A few days later, outside the city gate of Linqiu, a carriage stopped by the side of the road.
It's time to go back to Qingzhou, Gu Nan didn't pay any salutes, and only a team of people accompanied him. As for the carriage, it was said that Gu Nan was in it, but in fact there was another person in the carriage.
Gu Nan was standing by the side of the road, she was waiting for the soldiers and horses to be reorganized before ordering to go out.
Lingqi came over on a horse, she glanced at the carriage in the distance, jumped off the horse, and bowed down to Gu Nan.
"Master, Qi'er has something to tell you."
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