That night, after dinner, Ling Yun sat alone in the room, flipping through a book of "Lu's Spring and Autumn" on the table, feeling very upset.
Suddenly there were footsteps outside the door.
Looking back, he saw He Chengqi walking in with an indifferent expression; Ling Yun couldn't help but be startled, "Second Young Master?..."
He Chengqi was holding a bag of things in his hand, his face was as heavy as water, and he slowly walked to several cases.
Ling Yun quickly stood up and said: "Second Young Master, please sit down."
He Chengqi said coldly: "No need. I came here today specifically to return something to Commander Ling." He put the package of things on the table and opened it.
Ling Yun took a look and saw that it was his own cyan package and the fish-blue sword he was wearing.
He Chengqi glanced at him distantly and said, "Do these things belong to Commander Ling?"
Ling Yun took a look, nodded and said, "Yes, thank you, Second Young Master." But he frowned slightly, feeling a little confused.
He had previously entrusted He Luwei, the housekeeper of the Marquis Mansion, to go to Zhengyang Tower to retrieve these items for him. At that time, He Luwei also promised well and said very diligently that he would go and get them in person and must ensure that the matter was done. It must be done properly.
But after I left, there was no news. Now more than ten days have passed, and he was thinking about arranging for someone to go there and ask, but He Chengqi personally brought these things to him tonight.
Ling Yun couldn't help but feel suspicious about what the reason was.
Seeing the confusion on Ling Yun's face, He Chengqi curled his lips slightly and said unhurriedly: "Commander Ling, are you wondering how your things got to me? The housekeeper took these things back to the house that day and was preparing to give them to you. They sent it and happened to meet me. At that time, I was thinking of going over to visit Commander Ling, so I asked the housekeeper to give these things to me, thinking of bringing them with me.
"I originally planned to come over right away, but I didn't expect something to happen in the house. I was busy dealing with it, and as soon as things got sideways, I forgot about it. As a result, the delay lasted more than ten days, and I didn't think about it until now. I got up and hurriedly brought the things over. Oh, I'm so sorry, Commander Ling, I guess I didn't delay you for anything, right?"
As he spoke, he glanced at him with his non-smiling eyes, full of teasing.
Seeing his joking intent, Ling Yun curled his lips and complained secretly: "This second young master didn't do it on purpose, right? At such a young age, can his memory be so bad?"
His face remained calm and he said calmly: It's nothing. As long as you can still remember to send it to me, it will be fine. Ling Yun would like to thank the second young master for this. "
He Chengqi snorted almost inaudibly and said expressionlessly: "Why, Commander Ling didn't open it to take a look. Are there any valuables missing inside?"
Ling Yun said: "Second Young Master is joking, how can I have any valuables here?"
He Chengqi said in a long tone: "That's not necessarily true. This thing is made of platinum and is probably very valuable."
As he spoke, he raised his eyebrows provocatively at him and waved the amulet in his hand.
Ling Yun was startled, and a look of solemnity suddenly flashed across his originally peaceful face; without even thinking about it, his subconscious impulse made him do the "Dan Phoenix Chaoyang" gesture, and he wanted to grab the amulet with his hands.
He Chengqi was on guard for a long time and dodges quickly.
Ling Yun jumped into the air, raised his sword eyebrows, and said urgently: "Give it back to me!"
He Chengqi smiled when he saw this, as if he thought the scene before him was funny. His smile was partly funny and partly sarcastic, "Others say that Commander Ling is calm and calm, and does not panic when doing things - I never expected that Commander Ling is like this too." It’s a time of panic!”
Ling Yun's anxious heart calmed down. He calmed down his nearly out-of-control emotions. He glanced at He Chengqi speechlessly and said helplessly: "Second Young Master, stop making trouble and return the things to me."
He Chengqi sneered: "I can give it back to you, but you have to tell me first whether this amulet is yours?"
Ling Yun could only say: "Yes."
He Chengqi curled his lips frivolously and said: "Then I don't understand. My elder brother He Chenglin once had an amulet that was exactly the same - he disappeared with his people twenty-five years ago; now Commander Ling's package There is also such an amulet appearing here. What is going on? Commander Ling, please give me a reasonable explanation. "
Ling Yun's face turned pale and he was confused for a moment.
He Chengqi added: "Also, Commander Ling was seriously injured and fell into coma more than ten days ago. When the imperial doctor was treating your injury, I saw a dark red Qilin birthmark on your left arm - what do you say about this? "
Ling Yun frowned, his expression changed several times, and his handsome face showed a complex color that was difficult to identify; he held back the tears that were about to fall, and said in a thick voice: "So you know everything... Since So, Cheng Qi, can I call you brother?"
He Chengqi didn't seem to buy Ling Yun's sincere feelings. He almost didn't even bother to raise his eyelids and just snorted coldly, his tone full of contempt and disdain.
Ling Yun ignored his indifference and continued: "At the same time, I also want you to promise me something."
He Chengqi rolled his eyes and said, "Just tell me."
Ling Yun said: "Please don't tell this matter, especially don't let... Aunt Chang Qing know."
"Why?"
Ling Yun hesitated for a moment, "The reason is difficult to explain at the moment. In short, I just ask you to agree to this, okay?"
He Chengqi glanced over with disdain with his narrow eyes and said mockingly: "Huh, what kind of chastity memorial does a lowly girl want to build?"
Ling Yun couldn't help but be startled, his clear eyes flashed, and he said coldly: "What do you mean by this?"
He Chengqi said: "Since you want to follow the dragon and the phoenix, recognize your ancestors and return to the clan, you can just say it outright, why do you need to mince words and show off here? Humph, you are trying to hide it."
"You..." Ling Yun's sword eyebrows suddenly raised, and he was so angry that he couldn't speak for a moment.
He Chengqi said: "Actually, you don't have to be embarrassed. As the saying goes, when people go to higher places, water flows to lower places - I have long been used to this kind of people. Wasn't there an impostor in my house five years ago? Come and meet the royal family!
"Now I just don't understand, how could a humble gentleman like Commander Ling, who claims to be magnanimous, indifferent and detached, become so vulgar and follow the crowd?"
When He Chengqi said this, he deliberately prolonged his tone, and his tone was extremely narrow and sarcastic.
Ling Yun said angrily: "You are simply judging a gentleman's heart with a villain's heart! As the second young master said, why should I resign from the post of the second-grade guard commander of the Shangshu Mansion of the Ministry of Punishments and leave the noble horses of the current dynasty alone? , and now you are willing to degenerate and ask for trouble?"
He Chengqi raised the corners of his lips and laughed gloomily, the smile not reaching his eyes, "Who knows what you have in mind? If you are really upright, stop chasing after the position of the eldest son of the Marquis Mansion as soon as possible. Get out of here!"
Ling Yun's heart sank, "Are you issuing an eviction order?"
He Chengqi said in a cool tone: "Why, are you reluctant to give up? I know you still can't let go of your fame, fortune, glory and wealth!...Why don't you say anything anymore? Let me tell you, Ling, even if you don't leave, Even if you get the so-called position of the eldest son of the Marquis Mansion, don't expect me to recognize you as my brother!"
In anger, Ling Yun raised his hand and slapped He Chengqi's fair face!
This slap was so powerful that He Chengqi's cheek was almost numb, a trace of scarlet blood oozed from the corner of his mouth, and his ears were ringing.
He Chengqi staggered and almost fell; he covered his burning and swollen face, stared and shouted: "You...you actually hit me?..."
Ling Yun's originally indifferent and distant face showed a look as cold as ice, and his voice was as cold as quenched ice: "This slap is from me, my brother, to teach you a lesson!"
"you……"
Ling Yun paused slightly, and then continued: "He Chengqi, I also want to tell you, in fact, I don't want to stay here anymore, but there is no need for you to drive me away, and I don't allow others to criticize my personality and personality. Any insult to self-esteem!”
He Chengqi glanced at him in confusion, as if he didn't believe his ears, and said: "What, you really... want to leave?..."
"Yes. In fact, I don't care about the eldest son and the second son of Lord Marquis at all." As he said that, Ling Yun turned back silently and looked at the desolate moonlight outside the window with a look of despair on his face.
He Chengqi looked at him with bright eyes and said, "Then when do you plan to leave?"
Ling Yun pondered for a moment and said: "Tomorrow!"
He Chengqi's gloomy eyes immediately flashed with a stunning look, he arched his eyebrows and said with a smile: "That's great, I just hope you won't regret it then!"
Ling Yun said: "Ling Yun has always made a promise, and will never break his promise as long as he promises something. Second Young Master, just rest assured."
He Chengqi glanced at him coldly and said leisurely: "That's the best. Let's make it a deal."
Ling Yun looked at him coldly and said nothing.
He Chengqi turned his face and looked out the window. The moon was white and the wind was clear outside, and it was already the highest moon in the sky. He turned back to Ling Yun and said, "It's getting late. He has been bothering me for a long time, so it's time to say goodbye."
Ling Yun said in a cold voice: "I won't send you far."
He Chengqi looked at Ling Yun's cold and lonely expression. For some reason, his heart suddenly twitched unconsciously. He wanted to say something more, but he didn't know where to start. He just let out a frustrated sigh, turned around and walked out the door.
Looking at his indifferent figure, Ling Yun felt his heart become cold to the core. He really couldn't figure out why his biological brother, who was close to him by flesh and blood, would treat him like this? Will the love of brotherhood and compatriots really be wiped away by this hypocritical humanity and ruthless worldly affairs?
At this time, he suddenly felt that there was something unusual happening outside; his expression changed involuntarily, and a cold and cold light flashed in his clear eyes, and he shouted in a deep voice toward the door: "Who is it?"
Before he finished speaking, there was an evil wind outside the window, and three cold stars shot in in a radiating pattern, hitting Ling Yun's head, chest, and abdomen.
Ling Yun performed the "Phoenix Spin and Turn" move, dexterously turning his body, and as he tossed and turned, the three hidden weapons slid past his clothes in an extremely dangerous way.
Ling Yun moved like lightning, raised his hand and grabbed the fish-green sword on the table, and said coldly towards the door: "If you don't do secret things, come out!"
The man outside the door laughed sinisterly and flew down from the eaves like a thunderous dragon, just in time to meet He Chengqi opposite.
When He Chengqi panicked, he was grabbed by someone like an eagle catching a chicken, and then the cold long sword in his hand was pressed horizontally against his neck.
At this time, Ling Yun also walked out of the door with his sword. When he saw this, his sword eyebrows stood up, his eyes widened, and he shouted sternly: "Let him go!"...
