The people talking outside had already approached the tent, and as soon as the words fell, Chu Qingyan heard the sound of the curtain being lifted.
She had not seen her for four full years, and she was a little emotional. The boy who followed her back then didn't know what he looked like now.
"Who is making a noise outside?" Xiao Xu's cold voice sounded.
A white shadow walked in first, but he didn't walk fast. With just one glance, he saw the bright red blood on the single shirt, the pale face, no blood, and the whole person seemed to be struggling from the edge of life and death.
However, even if he looked so desolate, the light that penetrated from the outside spread behind him, and the outlines that could not be seen gradually became clearer, like a piece of fine jade, radiating dazzling light.
At this moment, the person who came seemed to be involved in the wound because of the rapid movement. He gritted his teeth and endured it, but the blood on his clothes was even more red.
Cheng Yanluo couldn't help but take a step forward, trying to get a good look at him.
It's just that this person's eyes only seemed to be the person sitting behind the desk. He staggered two steps, and after standing firm, he took a deep breath before walking up slowly.
Chu Qingyan thought that this was not a good time to recognize each other, so she returned to the original place, and at the same time saw the soldiers behind him, she also stopped stepping forward to support his shaky body.
Xiao Ran's eyes were locked tightly on the person in front of him, and he was still the same calm and calm look he had when he left four years ago. He has not changed at all over the years.
This is the person he has always admired since he was a child. Xiao Ran subconsciously bit his lower lip, resisting the pain on his body, trying his best to make every step steady.
He couldn't lose face in front of his brother. He always wanted his brother to know that he had worked really hard for so many years.
But I didn't expect that I would be so embarrassed when we meet again.
He shook off the support of the people behind him and walked towards the center step by step.
And Xiao Xu sat still, watching him come with a cold gaze, neither of them said a word, and the people on the side seemed to feel that the atmosphere was not right.
After he stood still, he wriggled his lower lip, his eyes suddenly turned red, and his face was painful, "Brother Emperor, I'm sorry for Xixuan, I'm sorry for the emperor and the people!"
The emotions that were desperately suppressed were broken when he opened his mouth.
The hoarse voice was full of pain and remorse.
"It's just a few defeats. Now look up to me. You are the prince of Xixuan, and you are the current commander of the three armies.
After he finished venting, Xiao Xu spoke calmly, but every word fell on the spot, hitting his heart.
Only then did Xiao Ran slowly raise his head, the redness in his eyes was like a desperate little beast, he just didn't dare to look directly at the eldest brother, and now that he heard his words, he felt both remorse and relief.
This is the person he has always admired, and with just a few words, he was rescued from the dead end.
"Brother, I already know about the imperial decree. Now you are the commander-in-chief of the three armies, and I am willing to retire."
Xiao Ran had no memory of this position. This was originally won by his father for him. Originally, he was ambitious and wanted to do a great job. How could he think that it was really a sad thing to talk about on paper.
At this point, it can finally be returned to its original owner.
Xiao Ran stepped forward, took out a token from his sleeve and placed it on the desk.
Huo Ling and Tu Ling on the side saw that the token that His Majesty had taken from the master four years ago was actually sent back in such a situation. Both of them were very emotional.
"What's the matter with your injury?" Xiao Xu didn't look at the token, but stopped on his chest and asked with a frown.
Xiao Ran lowered his head following his gaze, and a bitterness appeared on the corners of his mouth, "We were defeated in the last battle and exited the city, but encountered an ambush, and only returned to the camp today."
He said it easily, but the nine-death life really made him wander around the gate of hell before coming back.
Xiao Xu nodded, he knew about the disappearance of the Fourth Emperor's younger brother, and now that people were standing in front of him, he felt at ease.
"You have almost zero combat experience, and this time you participated in the war as a leading figure. It's a little embarrassing for you. No matter what your success or failure in the past half year, you don't have to blame yourself too much." Seeing the blood on his chest, Xiao Xu thought about it. Think, or comfort him a few words.
Although the struggle for power in the court has entered a white-hot stage, this emperor's younger brother, he has never missed him since he was a child, and he still is.
"Brother Huang, you don't need to comfort me, I have self-knowledge." Xiao Ran's mood was very low.
"You are seriously injured, go down to rest first, and talk about other things after you have recovered your body."
Xiao Xu knew that he couldn't get out of this shadow for a while and needed some time to adjust, so he stopped talking to him.
Xiao Ran knew that the elder brother was busy as soon as he arrived at the military camp, and he had better not come to disturb him, but there was something in his heart that had been hidden in his heart.
"Eldest brother, I have something to ask about," Xiao Ran said with courage.
Xiao Xu picked up the document without raising his brows, "Ask."
Chu Qingyan, who was standing on the side, saw Xiao Ran's desolate and self-blaming appearance when she came in. She lost her arrogant and unforgiving nature when she was in Kyoto, and she couldn't help feeling pity in her heart.
Thinking about this stage, he must have suffered a lot, otherwise the person who loved to laugh so much at the time would show a dejected appearance from time to time.
Now that she heard him ask, she also became curious, and he hesitated to ask what he wanted to ask.
But at this moment, Cheng Yanluo suddenly entered the tent, she walked over to Chu Qingyan and whispered a few words, Chu Qingyan glanced at Xiao Ran who was standing uneasy, and then followed Cheng Yanluo out.
Because Chu Qingyan was standing in the dark, and Xiao Ran was in the main seat, he didn't notice her at all, so when she left, he didn't notice either.
Xiao Ran interlaced his fingers in front of him, and after pursing his lips, he finally asked in a low voice, "Brother Emperor, has she been doing well in the past few years?"
As soon as these words came out, Xiao Xu's hand paused, but he still didn't raise his head, his tone was the same as before, "You can run, jump, play and make trouble."
In a short sentence, Xiao Ran couldn't help rolling his eyes, and scenes from the past floated in front of his eyes.
The little girl's laughter and anger, her bright eyes are kind, and those worries in her heart suddenly dissipated a lot.
"Then what does she like to eat, wear, and use now?" He blurted out, and then felt a little inappropriate, scratched his head, and said unnaturally, "I have written her several letters over the years, but all It was not sent out, it was only sent to her before the battle."
Xiao Xu looked calm, "Delicious, good-looking, easy to use, she likes them all."
Xiao Ran felt that the scope was very broad, he scratched his head again, and finally asked a question that was on his mind.
"Then has she mentioned me in recent years?"
"no."