"I'm taking care of Huainan's affairs now," Li Che sat down at the table, "The rebellion of the Huainan King Yu Dang had a great impact on my father, after that, he almost never interfered here, only occasionally intervening. a bit."
As the sun slanted down, candles were lit in the house, and the maids stood aside after they had finished the dishes and dishes, leaving the four of them to sit opposite each other and eat.
"By the way," Li Che picked up the chopsticks, thought about it and said, "If brother wants to see his father, I can arrange it for you."
"It's unnecessary," Su Shiyu said. "I was ordered to come here to find out what happened in Huainan. Since the prince is away from the chaos, why bother him again."
Li Che smiled, "Then listen to your brother."
Chu Mingyun glanced at him and said bluntly: "What exactly is the situation when you rebel against the party?"
"...The incident happened suddenly, but the subordinate officer didn't know it very well." Han Zhongwen said slowly, "In the middle of the night, a fire suddenly broke out in the city. I quickly sent someone to rescue it, and then it appeared out of nowhere. Many elite soldiers, the city is in chaos, and their main team is attacking frantically outside the city. Although Xiaguan immediately sent troops to resist, he still lost to them, and sacrificed countless soldiers in the city. Ashamed."
"Should be ashamed." Chu Mingyun looked at him, "And then, how did they disappear overnight?"
Han Zhongwen lowered his eyes, "This... I don't know about the subordinate officials."
Seeing Chu Mingyun simply looking back and focusing on eating, Su Shiyu pondered for a while, and suddenly asked, "Have you two seen the support army led by Luo Xin?"
"No." Li Che shook his head, "I've heard some speculations in Chang'an these days, and I think that's what they said. Brother, I know that Luo Xin is the person you like, it may be a little hard to accept, but I'm afraid he's really betrayed."
"Xiaguan also thinks so." Han Zhongwen agreed, "After all, Luo Xin was originally from the King of Huainan."
"It's still too early to make a conclusion. No matter how many people say it, guessing is just guessing." Su Shiyu said lightly, "If only guessing is enough to prove, I don't need to come to Huainan in person."
"Brother is still the same." Li Che smiled and thought for a while, "It's not without evidence. Although I and Lord Han have never seen Luo Xin, some soldiers reported that they saw someone on that night. Entering the city for fornication and betraying the party.”
Su Shiyu slowly rubbed the wine cup with his fingertips, and only smiled lightly when he heard the words.
There was suddenly no words at the table, Li Che smiled hurriedly when he saw this, raised the wine cup with both hands, "In any case, the two adults are important officials of the court, but they are willing to travel thousands of miles for my Xiling to seal the country, I will honor my father first. You have a cup." After speaking, he raised his head and drank the wine.
"Your Majesty is polite."
Chu Mingyun casually lifted the cup along with him, but his eyes narrowed slightly. He saw Li Che's wide robe sleeves slide down when he raised his glass, revealing a narrow dark red scar on his pale arm, "What's wrong with Shizi's arm?"
"Oh, this," Li Che tidied up his sleeves to cover the scar, "it's nothing, I accidentally injured it while hunting."
"Really?" Chu Mingyun raised his eyebrows slightly, "I look like a sword wound."
"Looking at you, your complexion is also very bad, and your health is not very good recently?" Su Shiyu looked at him carefully.
"Forget it, I had a serious illness before, and I've only gotten better recently." Li Che replied vaguely.
Su Shiyu nodded, "It's better to drink less alcohol."
"Thank you brother for your concern," Li Che smiled, "it's no longer in the way."
Chu Mingyun slowly drained the glass of wine, tapped the porcelain cup with his fingertips, and suddenly chuckled, unable to hear his emotions.
"What's wrong?" Su Shiyu looked at him.
"I suddenly thought of the woman who was recruited by Hong Xiu before," Chu Mingyun said casually, "If she didn't die, there might be some clues."
Su Shiyu thought for a while, "You mean Miss Jingshu? It's a pity, if I could stop it in time..."
"She was revealed to be silenced by her own people. It's a normal thing. What a pity you are." Chu Mingyun interrupted him, paused for a moment, but couldn't help grabbing his hand, "Shiyu, do you again? Everyone is so nice, but I'm really jealous."
Before Chu Mingyun finished speaking, there was a sound of 'patta' on the opposite side, and the chopsticks fell to the ground and rolled away. Li Che's hands were still empty, maintaining the original movement, and he looked down in a daze, and the other three looked at them in unison. He looks different.
Han Zhongwen was the first to react, and asked the maid to change into a pair of chopsticks. He turned his head and stared at the hands they were shaking, with a complicated expression on his face, "This... two adults, what's this...
"Can't see it?" Chu Mingyun glanced over.
Han Zhongwen froze for a moment, lowered his head and smiled dryly, "...I see."
Raising the chopsticks and putting them down, Li Che raised his head and drank another glass of wine. Then he raised the corners of his lips and said with a smile: "Master Chu and brother... they really startled me."
Chu Mingyun withdrew his gaze inexplicably, and Su Shiyu also smiled thoughtfully.
After a moment of silence, the sound of cicadas from nowhere penetrated into the house, and it will come to an end, adding a bit of hoarseness.
After a long time, Li Che put down the empty wine cup and asked in a low voice without warning, "Is your brother really tempted?"
Han Zhongwen was stunned again, and even Chu Mingyun couldn't help but slowly raised his eyes to look at Li Che.
Su Shiyu narrowed his eyes slightly, and said calmly, "Why do you ask that?"
"Because I find it unbelievable, brother, you clearly never liked anything." Li Che said, "Why do you like him?"
Chu Mingyun's eyes darkened, and he lowered his eyes expressionlessly, pursing the corners of his lips tightly without saying a word.
"I remember when I was young, my elder brother always looked like he had no desires and no desires. He never wanted anything. Everything was optional. Unlike me, who could fight with others for some gadgets." He endured it. He couldn't stop laughing, and continued, "Brother always treats people very well. It's because he has a good personality and treats everyone very well. People will always mistake it for liking, but in fact, it has nothing to do with liking. It's all about this aspect. My brother seems to be a little weaker from birth, but there's nothing wrong with it, I can avoid a lot of worries and hesitations."
"When I grew up and left Chang'an, I had little contact with my elder brother. The news was all from what I heard. I heard that others couldn't find my elder brother's preferences, and they couldn't find a way to pay bribes, which made me laugh for a long time. Then I suddenly heard about it. My elder brother received one or two actresses, Le Ji, and they were in a good relationship. I thought it was my elder brother who was finally tempted, but after a while, I learned that the women had their own goals, and then they were dealt with mercilessly by my elder brother. Sigh, my brother really won't change..."
"Sir." Su Shiyu interrupted him.
Li Che glanced at him with a smile, took a sip of wine, and continued, "Brother won't be angry, I understand, because brother doesn't care about anything, of course he won't be angry. So I always feel... There is nothing in this world that my brother likes."
Su Shiyu's voice faded and faded, "What does the prince want to say?"
Li Che clenched the wine cup tightly and laughed softly, "Father always wanted me to be like you. When I was young, I was unconvinced when I heard this, but now, I feel the same way. ... If I can be like my elder brother. That's fine."
The wine cup was suddenly placed on the table, and with a light knock, Chu Mingyun got up and walked out.
"Sorry, I'm sorry." Su Shiyu frowned slightly and stood up.
Han Zhongwen, who had been unable to speak, sent him two steps, then turned around to look, Li Che sat alone at the table, and drank cup after cup of wine.
The wind was thin down the corridor, Chu Mingyun glanced at the waiting attendants, "All retreat."
"But my lord, this courtyard is very dark at night, I'm afraid I can't see it..." The lantern-handling maid said timidly, looked up to see Chu Mingyun's eyes, and hurriedly lowered her head and left.
The night in Zhuyuan was deep, and Su Shiyu subconsciously grabbed Chu Mingyun's wrist. He stopped abruptly and turned around. The moonlight was obscured by the dense leaves, and the winding path became more and more secluded, but Chu Mingyun's eyes were clear, and Su Shiyu saw him staring at him for a long time, and then his eyebrows curved a little and smiled.
Chu Mingyun raised the hand that was being held, and opened his palm.
Su Shiyu looked up at him in confusion, paused for a moment, then chuckled helplessly, let go of his wrist, and turned to hold his hand.
He was immediately held tightly by him, his fingers intertwined, Su Shiyu touched his fingertips slightly cold, and said warmly, "What's wrong?"
"It's nothing," Chu Mingyun said indifferently, walking slowly side by side with him, "I'm afraid I won't be able to stop beating him if I stay for a while longer."
Su Shiyu smiled, "Do you think the prince is Boss Mu of Bliss Tower?"
"The location of the injury is too special, I feel familiar, but I can't confirm anything by looking at his reaction." Chu Mingyun said, "I have thought about Luo Xin."
"what?"
"Let's just assume that Luo Xin was indeed a traitor, then the situation was very good at that time, why did the rebels suddenly disappear when they had the upper hand, and the previous city was also lost, the situation was passive, and there were all harms and no benefits; why didn't they take advantage of the power? Growing up, how about taking advantage of the victory to pursue the entire Huainan in one fell swoop? This is at least certain."
"The rebels did not get the support army from the court." Su Shiyu said, turning his head to look at Chu Mingyun.
Chu Mingyun laughed, "Then why did Luo Xin and the reinforcements disappear? Where are they and the rebels now?"
Su Shiyu pondered for a moment, "Han Zhongwen and the prince's words may not be reliable. In any case, we need to investigate more carefully."
As he said that, the hands he held were loosened, and Chu Mingyun clenched it tightly and looked at him with a frown, "What are you doing?"
Su Shiyu couldn't help laughing and gestured to the brightly lit courtyard in front of him, "I've already arrived, your residence is over there."
Chu Mingyun grabbed his hand and rubbed it with his chin, "It's been so long before you have the heart to sleep in a separate room with me?"
"This is Han Zhongwen's mansion. Do you still plan to stay with me every night on the road?" Su Shiyu chuckled.
Chu Mingyun tilted his head and frowned at him, "World Honor..."
"Don't act like a spoiled child." Su Shiyu cut him off decisively.
Chu Mingyun sighed leisurely, "If you change back to Doctor Censor, you won't hurt me anymore."
"...Chu Mingyun." Su Shiyu looked at him.
"Okay, I won't bother you anymore." Chu Mingyun couldn't help laughing softly, and when he raised his eyes again, his expression was correct, "The whole atmosphere of Shouchun City is very strange, Han Zhongwen may have a problem here, you really don't need it. I'm with you?"
"I'll keep an eye on it." Su Shiyu laughed lightly, "It's too extravagant to ask the captain to be the guard, and I can't afford it."
"What's extravagant," Chu Mingyun said with a smile, "you kiss me a few more times in the evening, and then call me a few more husbands, not to mention ordinary guards, even if you are close to me, I will be happy."
"Go to bed earlier." Su Shiyu nodded to him, turned around and left.
"Wait." Chu Mingyun quickly grabbed him, "You're really leaving."
Su Shiyu turned around, Chu Mingyun looked at him, and whispered again: "I should go to the military camp tomorrow, so you won't say anything?"
Su Shiyu thought for a while, then said warmly, "Remember to eat on time, don't be picky eaters, and don't kick the quilt at night..."
"..." Chu Mingyun said, "When did I kick the quilt?"
Su Shiyu looked at him with a smile, "Then drink less and don't stay up late."
"..." Chu Mingyun looked at him silently for a long time, and finally sighed helplessly, "You really can't tell a love story." After a pause, he suddenly said softly, "Shiyu."
"how?"
"You never seem to have said that you like me." Chu Mingyun's brows became quieter.
His heart trembled suddenly, Su Shiyu was stunned, unable to answer.
Chu Mingyun looked at him seriously. Slowly, he bent his eyes and smiled. He held Su Shiyu's face, "I know you are thin-skinned and can't say anything. Then I will tell you more." A pair of eyes reflected the courtyard lights. Shining brightly, leaning very close, "I like you." Light and firm, "I like you."
Su Shiyu's fingertips trembled suddenly, and he was very close to Chu Mingyun's eyes full of joy, and it was difficult to take his eyes away. Chu Mingyun kissed him.
In the end, Chu Mingyun watched Su Shiyu's figure hide behind the door. He stood silent for a moment, then folded off a branch, looked at it, and instantly turned into an afterimage that shot straight into the dark forest, with a dull sound that penetrated into the flesh and blood. , the smell of blood mixed with the fragrance of bamboo leaves came in the air.
Chu Mingyun adjusted his cuffs in a slow manner, "Leaving your life is for you to go back and tell your master, not everyone can monitor, be calm, understand?"
The rustling in the woods made a slight sound, and then it was completely quiet.
He raised his eyes to look into the courtyard again, and Gu Zi laughed softly.
In the room, Su Bai had already packed everything up. When he saw Su Shiyu coming back, he could not help but say, "Young Master, have you seen Lan Yi in Xiangyang?"
"seen."
"Then, is it true that she said you took her back?" Su Bai asked nervously.
Su Shiyu gave him a funny look, "Didn't Lan Yi tell you the reason?"
"She said it, but... But," Su Bai scratched his head and said ruthlessly, "How can I ask the young master to do such heavy work as carrying her back? Next time, next time, let me work hard..." The voice said more and more. getting smaller.
Su Shiyu shook his head and smiled, raised his hand to open the window, and saw Chu Mingyun turned away at a glance. He stood in front of the window, staring at the long back gradually disappearing, his eyebrows and eyes extremely gentle.
It is when the lights are half-dark and the moon is half-bright.
The author has something to say: "Double Tunes · Toad Palace" Spring Love
Xu Zaisi
Life will not love love, will love love, it will hurt love.
The body is like a floating cloud, the heart is like flying fluff, and the breath is like a gossamer.
The lingering fragrance of the empty space is here, what do I hope for the daughter of a thousand gold wanderers
When the sign comes, exactly when? When the light is half-dark, when the moon is half-bright.