Before I knew it, it was getting bright.
In the station outside, the horses have been found, and the fat girl from the Jiang family is running around with her head on her head. Because the little girl has a lot of snacks, Birdy is not unhappy and even "coo-chi-coo-chi~" to accompany the person. The family had a great time playing.
There was no sound in the tent. The Queen Mother was lying on her side on the floor. Because the weather was indeed a bit cold, she still put a thin quilt on her body and kept two feet away from Ye Jingtang. The blush on her face had not dissipated even now. Go, I have recalled the scene just now countless times in my mind.
Growing up, the Queen Mother had naturally fantasized about intimate scenes with men. After reading The Secret History of Marie Claire, she often had such dreams.
But since I have no actual combat experience, I can only dream about it.
But just now, the touch of being naked against the man's body was like being struck by lightning. The touch of strong arms and broad chest was unforgettable. Even now, he can still feel something strange in his chest.
Just posting it is like this. If it is as immoral and immoral as the book, I am afraid I will really roll my eyes...
The Queen Mother's eyes flickered, and she didn't know what she was thinking. She found that her thoughts were going too far, so she stopped her thoughts and looked back.
Ye Jingtang lay flat on the pillow behind him, already asleep at this time, his cheeks were as cold as ever, but his eyes were moving slightly, and he seemed to be dreaming.
The Queen Mother was a little curious. She turned over and looked up at Ye Jingtang. She wanted to see what Ye Jingtang was dreaming about. As a result, she found that the thin quilt covering Ye Jingtang only covered her chest, leaving her neck and shoulders exposed. Outside.
The stepmother blinked her eyes, maybe because she was afraid that Ye Jingtang would be cold, so she raised her hand to lift up the quilt, trying to cover Ye Jingtang's armpits.
As a result, the Ye Jing Tang in front of her might have mistaken her for the naughty person next to her when she was sleeping. As soon as she stretched out her hand, her wrist was held, and then she was held in his arms.
Suo Suo~
The Queen Mother was caught off guard and pressed into her arms, her eyes widened a bit, and she was relieved when she saw that the night terror was just a natural reaction of hugging her daughter-in-law in her sleep, not a blatant offense.
She bit her lower lip lightly and tried to move away carefully, but Ye Jingtang held her tightly. After several failed attempts, she could only poke Ye Jingtang's chest with her finger:
"Night Terror Hall?"
"Um......"
Ye Jingtang didn't know when he fell asleep. He was having an erotic dream. He found his caring wife beside him to help cover him with quilt, so he naturally hugged her.
Hearing the call, Ye Jingtang reacted. In a blink of an eye, he found the empress dowager, whose eyes were full of embarrassment. Her eyes were slightly startled, and her hands were loosened:
"Uh... why did I fall asleep, what...
The Queen Mother was used to being hugged these days, so she didn't pay much attention to it. She just continued to cover him with the quilt and moved it further:
"You can continue to sleep. I just saw that you were cold, so I put the quilt on you."
The Night Terror Hall was in a camp. It was better to keep sleeping and let a dozen or so people wait outside. When I woke up, I sat up and put on my robe:
"We have to go back to Hidden Dragon Ridge during the day. It's not good to be delayed for a long time. We'll have plenty of time to rest when we get back."
When the Queen Mother heard that she was about to return, her eyes moved for some unknown reason. She bit her lower lip lightly and did not say anything. She just sat up and helped Ye Jingtang put on his robe.
After Ye Jingtang tidied up for a while, he got up and walked out of the tent and came to the station outside.
In the camp, several tents have been put away, and some family members are packing up to pay their respects and prepare to climb the mountain to Zanglong Ridge.
Jiang Zahu put on a new robe and stood on the cliff with his hands behind his hands, overlooking the wind and snow on the thousands of mountains; while the little girl was holding the big bird and running around and playing around.
After Ye Jingtang straightened his clothes a little, he came to the front with a sword hanging on his waist and looked at the mountains outside the cliff:
"Thank you very much, Gang Leader Jiang, for your help yesterday. Gang Leader Jiang is a good person, so he can be called a knight. It's a pity to be a mountain leader in Hongshan. If you want, I can ask the Holy Master on your behalf to give Gang Leader Jiang an official status. "
Jiang Zahu knew that Ye Jingtang was giving him a clear path to shore. He shook his head and said:
"Liangzhou is too barren. The eighteen villages in Hongshan all rely on moving goods from the north to the south to make money. They join the government and put down their old businesses. They can't find any legal way to make money to fill the vacancy."
"Even if the Eighteen Villages change careers and start serious business, there will be new caravans to fill the holes in the smuggling trade routes. As long as there is demand, there will be supply. You can't destroy the Hongshan Gang just by recruiting me. I don't care about fame and fortune. Interested, thank you for your kindness."
Ye Jingtang grew up in Liangzhou and knows that this is the truth. If you want to destroy the gangs in Liangzhou, you must first feed people. Otherwise, if you kill one group, another group will pop up. The stricter the control, the more strict the control will only turn the caravan into a gang. , will not make the situation any better, and he just sighed softly when he saw this.
Jiang Zahu took out a wooden box from his sleeve and handed it to Ye Jingtang:
"As I said last time in Duolan Valley, I gave the golden scale picture to Lord Ye, so that we can clear up our grudges."
Ye Jingtang took the wooden box, thought about it and said:
"Since the imperial court has made a promise, it will keep its promise. Gang leader Jiang can come to the capital at any time to learn jade bone diagrams and dragon elephant diagrams, and he can also bring his daughter with him. I can ensure that gang leader Jiang can come and go freely. This can be regarded as repaying the favor last night. .”
Jiang Zahu really wanted the Jade Bone Picture, but he didn't want to owe the court or Ye Jingtang any favors, so he never took the promise to heart.
But when he heard that Ye Jingtang had such a arrogant tone, letting him practice all his muscles, bones and skin, and even taking his daughter along with him, Jiang Zahu's calm expression changed obviously, and he coughed lightly and said:
"One card for two, plus my daughter, it's four. It seems I deserved it..."
Having said this, Jiang Zahu turned around and came to the place where the luggage was stacked. He took out a horse spear and a book and handed it to Ye Jingtang:
"This pole, 'Chasing the Sun,' is the ancestral weapon of the Ye Chi tribe. This book is the ancestral martial arts of the Chi tribe. Its method is special and matches the body tempered by the Tianlang beads. The Qi and bones of ordinary people cannot support."
"Master Ye is a descendant of the Jianchi tribe, and these should be yours. I have kept these for more than twenty years, and until today they are returned to their original owners, it is considered a bit of hard work. Master Ye is so generous, so we should repay each other's favor. Already."
Ye Jingtang didn't have much interest in Ma Shan, but the martial arts that matched the Tianlang Pearl couldn't be avoided. He immediately took the thing over, held it in his hand and said with a smile:
"We'd like to say goodbye to our old friends Yunshui. We can't miss each other for the time being. There are still friends waiting outside the mountain, and Ye will not bother us anymore. When we meet again in the capital next time, I will definitely invite Gang Leader Jiang to have a good drink at Jinping Tower."
When Jiang Zahu heard about the famous Fengyue Chang Jinping Tower in the capital, he subconsciously looked at his wife in the distance out of the corner of his eye, cupped his hands and said:
"The green mountains will remain green and the waters will flow forever. See you in the capital. But forget about Jinping Tower. People with wives and daughters have long been uncomfortable with this."
"Yeah......"
...
At the same time, Yun'an.
Thousands of mountains in the northwest are covered with snow, but Yunzhou, located in the Central Plains, is experiencing the cool autumn season.
In the imperial city, the thousand-year-old ginkgo tree canopies the sky and blocks out the sun, and sprinkles golden leaves all over the ground between the palaces and pavilions.
On a quiet autumn day, several palace ladies in colorful clothes stood gracefully in the imperial garden.
Wearing a black and red dragon robe, the Empress of the Wei Dynasty, her cheeks regained the bright color of the past, stood in front of the painting table holding her big sleeves, facing the ginkgo tree of Fushou Palace, outlining the autumn scenery.
Behind the scenes, several ministers bowed and stood quietly, and the leader, the veteran, said respectfully:
"Yesterday, Foreign Envoy Jiang from the foreign embassy came over and asked me what the imperial court's intention was... The northwest royal court was once a serious concern of the northern and southern dynasties. Now, the orphan of the royal family has become a personal title of the Holy Emperor in my country, the Wei Dynasty. The Marquis of Wu'an, Beiliang will definitely think that our dynasty is preparing to support the foreign royal family and seize the territory of the West Sea..."
The empress' reaction was very dull: "How does Wu Aiqing think this matter should be handled?"
"Hmm... From what I see, I can temporarily withdraw the title and reward from Night Terror Hall, and show that I don't want to raise tigers to cause trouble, so as not to overreact in Beiliang..."
Da~
The golden pen was thrown aside and the words suddenly stopped.
The empress stood up straight, picked up the ghost painting talisman to appreciate, and said calmly:
"If I remember correctly
, Wu Aiqing's family has a long heritage, and a queen of the northwest court was born a thousand years ago. Do you want me to take off your official hat, so as not to cause trouble to tigers and make Beiliang afraid?"
Several old ministers were suddenly speechless.
The aristocratic families in the Northern and Southern Dynasties, all of whose ancestors migrated from the Red River Basin without exception, and the same applies to ordinary people. According to the empress' calculation, all the civil and military officials in the Manchu Dynasty were remnants of the northwest royal court, and no one was innocent.
The old minister at the head was a little embarrassed, thought for a while and said:
"I know the crime. But the Tianlang King's lineage only destroyed the country twenty years ago. Ye Jingtang is the prince, and he also killed King Gouchen in public, and promised to provide support to the tribes in the West Sea..."
"If the Northwest Royal Court is destroyed, it will be destroyed. Ye Jingtang was born in the Wei Dynasty, and he is a subject of our Wei Dynasty. He has no intention of rebuilding the royal court, and he is our foreign envoy to the Wei Dynasty. King Zuo Xian assassinated our foreign envoy, and he cannot A few harsh words about tit for tat?"
"Well......"
The empress handed the scroll to the palace maid to frame, and then continued to pick up the paintbrush:
"The Northwest Royal Court has become a thing of the past. You all have seen the capabilities of the Night Terror Hall. If our court treats Beiliang badly because of his attitude, it will be like cutting off his own arms and forcing away good ministers and generals. Both the North and South are hostile. He has no choice but to return to the West Sea. What else can the tribes do to rebuild the royal court?"
"If a person is under my control, not only can I not neglect him, but I must also reward him heavily. If he is rewarded with the Night Terror Hall, he will not miss his ancestors' throne and cherish his fame and wealth in the Wei Dynasty. Only in this way can he keep his heart in the Wei Dynasty and not think about going there. To encroach on the western frontier of Beiliang. Do you think so, dear friends?"
Several old ministers thought for a while and felt that this statement should be enough to prevaricate the Northern Liang foreign envoys, so they said:
"May I ask, Your Majesty, how should I reward you?"
"Female Wu An Gong, and grant the land of a county in the west of Zezhou as a feudal state, and he will be hereditary and live as long as the country. With this title, Ye Jingtang will definitely no longer worry about the remote countryside in the northwest, and just let Beiliang feel at ease."
"..."
Several old ministers were obviously shocked when they heard this.
After all, since the founding of the country, the highest reward outside the royal family has been to a marquis. At most, he can be granted a posthumous title of Duke; there are only a few hereditary and irreplaceable Dukes, all of whom were sacrificed for their lives during the founding of the country.
Moreover, the fiefdom is located in the rich land of Zezhou, and the treatment is comparable to that of a prince. Everyone who sees it will be jealous.
But let’s not talk about the other abilities of the Night Terror Hall. As long as the Wei Dynasty retains people, if it expands its territory in the future, the Night Terror Hall can single-handedly raise a frightening army in the northwest by relying on the remaining power of the northwest royal court. , Da Wei got such a big bargain for nothing, and only gave the land to one county, which even felt a bit wronged by Prince Ye.
It stands to reason that he should be granted the title of King Tianlang directly, treat Shazhou as a fief, and squat behind the buttocks of the tribes in the West Sea.
However, such a blatant display of aggression will definitely cause Beiliang to explode. As long as Ye Jingtang is vassalized, the control of the Xihai tribes will automatically be transferred, and the two countries will definitely fight.
Several ministers thought for a moment and felt that there would be no fools in the civil and military officials of the court who would object to this reward, so they did not ask any more questions. The leader turned around and said:
"I heard that His Highness Prince Jing admires Ye Jingtang very much. Prince Jing has passed the age of marriage and has to choose a son-in-law; and Ye Jingtang can be regarded as a double-edged sword. If you cannot control it, you may hurt yourself in the future. What the veteran saw is not as good as..."
The empress paused her painting and thought for a moment:
"Let Prince Jing make her own decision on this matter when she comes back. You go down first."
Several old ministers actually wanted to propose that the empress take the Night Terror Hall into the harem and make her a noble concubine of the night.
In this way, the two of them gave birth to a dragon son, who was the sole heir of the Wei Dynasty and even the Xihai tribes. It was in line with the legal system in every aspect.
However, the empress was born as a girl, and there was great disagreement on this matter. Several people did not dare to speak randomly, but just bowed:
"Old minister, I retire..."
...
Hooves, hoofs, hoofs -
It was night in a blink of an eye, and the white horse left the rolling mountains and set foot on the endless Gobi desert again.
A light snow fell on the grass-yellow Gobi Desert, and the cold wind blew over the ground, blowing the black cloaks and the white feathers of the birds.
Maomao.
Ye Jingtang rode on the horse and had agreed to meet up in Honghe Town beforehand. If nothing unexpected happened, they would arrive tomorrow night. There was a sense of returning home in his eyes.
The Queen Mother was still sitting in front, with her arms wrapped in Ye Jingtang's arms, looking forward. Her mature and beautiful face seemed peaceful, but her eyes were somewhat lonely, and the smile she had when she came here was gone.
Something happened on the snowy mountain. The Queen Mother blamed herself very much and wished she could return to a safe and peaceful place immediately.
But on the way home, the Queen Mother couldn't be happy anymore, because the way forward was clear at a glance - she would go back to live alone in the Palace of Fortune and Longevity, repeating the same day day and night, without danger or warmth. , these unforgettable days have completely become the past, and may also be the last unforgettable memory in this life.
The Queen Mother had been in the palace for ten years, and she had already had enough of that kind of life. When she stepped back to her home life, she even felt chills running down her spine and restless. As she leaned in the man's arms, she felt an urge to say something:
"Jingtang, please don't send me back, okay?"
But as the Queen Mother, she obviously couldn't say this.
Night Terror Hall is destined to go back, but where can she go if she doesn't go back?
The Queen Mother was so distraught that she bit her lower lip tightly. After the horse speed increased, her eye circles turned red. She let the cold wind and snowflakes hit her cheeks. She wanted to stay awake, but she couldn't hold back the feeling that was close to collapse in her heart. mood.
Ye Jingtang drove his horse forward. At first he didn't notice anything was wrong, but after walking for a while, he found that his hands were a little warmer. He lowered his head and saw a teardrop. He frowned, slowed down the horse and tilted his head. Consider:
"Empress?"
"Collapse of the Palace..."
The Queen Mother wanted to speak, but her voice was broken, so she pursed her lips.
Ye Jingtang felt that the Queen Mother's body was shaking slightly, and after a moment's thought, he understood why the Queen Mother was acting like this.
This is just like a child who has been living under someone else's roof since he was a child and has suffered a long-term repressed life. He goes out to experience happy days for a few days and suddenly returns to that cold hell.
Children who have been happily cared for by their parents since childhood will never experience the deep-seated helplessness and despair.
I have never experienced night terrors before, but I can understand the feeling. After a moment of silence, I comforted:
"It's okay. I won't leave you alone when I go back. In the capital, I go to the palace every day. Master Xuanji is here, and she takes you everywhere every day. When Master Xuanji is not here, I can take my wife out for a run. It's not the same as before, as long as If Master Xuanji is not here, you can’t go out.”
The Queen Mother's eyes were red. When she heard the soft words in her ears, her lips moved. She wanted to say many words, but in the end she could only hold back one sentence:
"real?"
Ye Jingtang has actually been feeling quite distressed since he first entered the palace and saw the Queen Mother. After all, the Queen Mother is different from all girls. She seems to have everything, but does not have the simplest freedom. She lives in a colorful world, but she is destined to be black and white.
The Queen Mother seems a little childish, or naughty, but what can she do?
Putting it into perspective, if Ye Jingtang faced the palace wall every day for ten years, then one day if he met an ant, he would probably look around for a long time like a fool. He could remember a greeting from outside the wall for several years.
Regardless of whether the Queen Mother was in danger or not, it was true that she jumped up to shield him from the hidden weapon at Yutan Villa, and it was also true that she took out the picture of Bathing in Fire that she had treasured for many years to treat his injuries. She may not have any thoughts about him, but she must have cherished him in her heart. He thought he was the one saying hello outside the wall.
When Ye Jingtang came out this time, they faced each other day and night, and understood how happy the Queen Mother was. Therefore, they did not want to let the Queen Mother, who had nothing, suffer the unbearable loss because of her own hesitation and worry.
Ye Jingtang wrapped his cloak a little tighter, hugged the Queen Mother and affirmed:
"Really. If your Majesty can sacrifice her life to shield me from hidden weapons, then no matter what her status is, I will always care about her as I care about the love of my heart."
Beloved...
The Queen Mother huddled in her strong embrace, the depression in her eyes dissipated and turned into complexity and weirdness. After holding back her pursed lips for a long time, she whispered:
"You must keep your word. I have given you all the pictures of Bathing in Fire. There is nothing else."
Ye Jingtang shook his head and smiled, said "drive--" softly, and flew towards the east.
Huhu——
The biting cold wind carried the snowflakes on the pavement, but the Queen Mother felt less cold than before, and even felt a little like a spring breeze.
After a long silence, the Queen Mother found that Ye Jingtang's hands holding the cloak were cold from the cold. After thinking about it, she pinched the cloak, held her big hand and put it into her arms to warm her hands.
"..."
Ye Jingtang put his right hand under the warm Tuan'er, and his originally peaceful expression became strange.
In the ice and snow, two people and one horse.
It’s not that easy to abide by the gentleman’s ways in an environment where no one is disturbed, and when faced with a very considerate hand-warmer in front of you.
After Ye Jingtang was silent for a moment, his fingers moved subconsciously, but then stopped immediately.
The Queen Mother bit her red lips lightly and looked at the boundless wind and snow. She felt the small movements of the Night Terror Hall, but said nothing.
After all, she is Qin Huaiyan only at this moment and here, and when she returns to the palace, she becomes the Queen Mother.
How many times can such a bold and unbridled move be repeated in a lifetime?
After holding it in for a long time, the Queen Mother quietly moved the hand in her arms higher:
"You are young and very angry, I don't blame you. You can do it here, but you won't do it when you go back."
"..."
Ye Jingtang held the warm ball in his hands and wanted to say a few words, but after thinking for a long time, he couldn't think of the right words. The hand that was originally collapsed slowly relaxed under the bumps of the horse and the warm embrace, and finally the five fingers Open and close, stretch your muscles a little...
Hooves, hoofs, hoofs...
At dusk, the mountains are far away, and I return home on a snowy night.
Two people and one horse were galloping across the boundless wilderness. The man was looking intently, as if he was thinking about something very big.
The woman huddled in her cloak, her face flushed, her eyes flickering, as if she was looking at the scenery.
And Niaoniao, who had been busy for several days, slept in the luggage on the side of the horse, not knowing whether he was alive or dead...
