It was easy to be impulsive, but the problem was how to deal with it.
If it wasn't for the disaster in the capital, Changgeng definitely wouldn't have done such a daring thing. Before the war, he didn't even have any unrealistic hopes for Gu Yun. Otherwise, he wouldn't have hidden for four to five years.
Gu Yun was his lifelong comfort, but according to the normal development, this would probably be the end of it. He had already made his feelings clear, and Gu Yun had also used the most gentle and tactful method in his life to make things clear. With Changgeng's self-esteem, he definitely wouldn't have any substantial entanglement with him.
What he did for Gu Yun, and what kind of path he took, was his own business.
He had plenty of schemes, but he wasn't willing to use this kind of thing on Gu Yun — — that would be too cheap.
The two of them would treat this stray relationship as a slightly awkward secret and keep it for a long time. When Changgeng gradually sharpened himself to the point where he could casually tease and play around with these feelings, or after a long time, Gu Yun, that heartless thing, would forget about this matter.
Changgeng was used to restraining himself since he was young. As long as he wasn't completely crazy, he would restrain himself until he died.
Having desires in one's heart, especially unrealistic desires, was a very painful thing. Whether it was the desire for wealth, power, or anything else — — they were all shackles on the body. The deeper one fell, the tighter the shackles. Changgeng knew this all too well, so he didn't dare to indulge for even a moment.
Unfortunately, it was useless no matter how clear he knew this — — anyway, it was too late to say anything now.
The slight mistake at the city gates made him take this step. In addition, Gu Yun didn't respond to him …
Not to mention whether or not Chang Geng would be able to let go as easily as if he had never received any hope, in Gu Yun's heart, would he be able to act as if nothing had happened?
As for Marshal Gu, who was suffering from both injuries and injuries, he simply had a headache.
He felt that he was more responsible for this incident and felt guilty about it. Under normal circumstances, Changgeng would not have been able to touch him if he had not acquiesced to it. Even if he had not come to his senses in a moment of confusion and an "accident" happened, he should not have let it happen.
Gu Yun actually didn't know what she was thinking at that time. Perhaps she didn't have time to think about anything. As soon as he closed his eyes, it was as if he could see Changgeng gazing deeply into his eyes amidst the sound of gunfire. It was as if, between the heavens and the earth, there was only him in those eyes.
No one, especially a man, could remain unmoved under that gaze.
Gu Yun only had a nose and two eyes. She was no different from other people. She also had seven emotions and six desires.
He could no longer treat Changgeng as a close junior like before. However, after raising him as a son for so many years, he couldn't change his mind so easily.
At this moment, Changgeng slowly bent down and reached out to cover Gu Yun's useless eyes. He didn't want him to see his current appearance.
Gu Yun couldn't move his body. He couldn't hear, see, and didn't have the strength to speak. For the first time in his life, he was powerless to be molested. While he was stunned, he thought, "He still dares to bully an injured patient? Where is the justice! "
Immediately, he felt a thin breath on his face. Another person's breath was so close that it was difficult to ignore.
Gu Yun, "…"
Damn it, this kid really dared!
Gu Yun's throat moved involuntarily. However, Changgeng didn't do anything. He seemed to have stopped for a long time and then gently touched the corner of Gu Yun's mouth.
Gu Yun's eyes were covered, and he couldn't help but follow the subtle touch to start a rich and self-willed association. He felt like a pitiful little animal that, after surviving a disaster, threw itself into his arms and acted coquettishly, licking him wet.
At that time, his heart softened. Although he didn't have time to ask about the casualties in the army, Gu Yun already had a rough idea in his heart. After a slight thought, he couldn't help but feel sad. Changgeng was sitting by his bedside in one piece. To him, it was as if he had regained what he had lost. Gu Yun suddenly didn't want to be calculative. He wanted to reach out and hug Changgeng, but unfortunately, he didn't have the strength to lift his hand.
Gu Yun's heart was filled with pity and unspeakable annoyance. He couldn't bear to harshly scold Changgeng. He only wished that he could return to the moment when the enemy was at the gate and give himself a big slap in the face. Look at what you've done!
"Zi Xi." Changgeng called by his ear. Gu Yun's eyelashes brushed across his palm. At this time, it seemed that only by hugging the other party and crying and laughing could he vent a little of his continuous panic and fear. Unfortunately, he had the will and strength to do so at this time.
Miss Chen had forbidden all of his intense emotions, causing him to be completely paralyzed. Even if he used all of his strength, he still wouldn't be able to squeeze out a smile. He could only open up a small hole in his heart and let it flow out slowly.
After Gu Yun was seriously injured, his vitality was greatly damaged. He didn't have enough energy. Although he tried his best to hold on, he quickly fell into a deep sleep with complicated feelings.
Changgeng quietly pulled up the blanket for him and stared at Gu Yun for a while reluctantly. It wasn't until the stiff joints in his body couldn't bear the torture and made a crisp cracking sound that he slowly stood up with the support of the bedpost and walked away with zombie steps.
As soon as he pushed open the door, Changgeng saw Chen Qingxu, who had been waiting for a long time. She was strolling back and forth in front of Gu Yun's room and stepped on the green grass.
Changgeng pretended not to see the corpses on the ground and greeted her very seriously. He even looked particularly serious because of his stupefied expression, "I've troubled Miss Chen. If you didn't risk your life to come here, I really don't know what to do."
Chen Qingxu waved her hand absent-mindedly, "It's my duty. Oh, Your Highness, wait for me for a moment. I'll give you acupuncture later … that, and that …"
This member of the Chen family, who was used to seeing big scenes, was stunned for a moment. There was a rare hint of hesitation on her face that was as dignified as a clay sculpture.
Changgeng didn't dare to let others know about Wu 'er Gu's relapse. To outsiders, he could only pretend that he had not recovered from his serious injuries. Chen Qingxu suppressed the poison in his body with silver needles and didn't dare to let others do it. She was forced to listen to his sleep talk and unfortunately pieced together the truth that scared her to death. She was tormented to the point that she couldn't sleep well and wrinkles were about to grow on her face.
Changgeng originally wanted to nod to her, but his neck couldn't bend, so he could only bow and appear more refined and polite, "No need, I can do it myself. I still have to enter the palace in a while, so there's no need to trouble Miss Chen."
One of the city walls in the capital had collapsed. Although the siege was temporarily lifted, the aftermath was still a mess. Other than Marshal Gu, who couldn't get out of bed, the others didn't dare to relax and were still hanging in the air.
When Chen Qingxu heard this, she nodded with a heavy heart and swallowed the words she wanted to ask.
Who would have thought that at this time, Changgeng suddenly said, "But if you want to ask …"
He paused slightly and turned his head to look at Gu Yun's tightly shut door. Chen Qingxu's breath rose to her throat.
Then His Highness, with his expressionless face, calmly admitted, "I do have bad intentions towards my adoptive father."
Chen Qingxu, "… …"
This sentence … … when said in such a calm and frank tone, it sounded strange.
"He also knows, please ask Miss Chen … …"
Chen Qingxu subconsciously replied, "I won't say it!"
Changgeng cupped his hands. The outer robe he draped over his body was light as a feather. He gracefully brushed past Chen Qingxu, like a romantic immortal stepping on the vast sky … … one couldn't tell that there was a hedgehog inside at all.
If there was a time in this life when Gu Yun would be grateful to Li Feng, it would be the next day when he heard that Li Feng had left Changgeng in the palace.
That really made him heave a sigh of relief. He hated that he couldn't write a memorial to ask the Emperor to give His Highness a single room next to the warm west pavilion, so that he could stay there and not come out.
Injuries on the battlefield were common. Gu Yun had long been used to it. When he woke up, he had already passed the most dangerous stage. After lying down for another day, he already had the strength to speak and receive guests.
The first guest he received was Shen Yi.
Because Chen Qingxu refused to give Gu Yun medicine, he could only wear the glass mirror while being deaf and blind. He communicated with Shen Yi by roaring and gesturing.
The two of them had been separated for more than half a year. When they met again, it was as if things had remained the same, but the people had changed. When they parted, they were in high spirits. When they returned, one of them was lying on the bed with bandages wrapped around his body, wishing that he could breathe without breathing. The other had been on the move for several months.
Shen Yi roared at Gu Yun and sighed, "We all thought that we only had time to collect your corpse. We didn't expect to see someone who could breathe. Marshal, you've survived a great disaster. You're bound to have good fortune in the future!"
Gu Yun's face was covered in his saliva. He suddenly had a headache. He didn't see where his' good fortune 'was, but he had a basket of' regrets'. He immediately said angrily, "You still have the face to say that? The Russians landed from Dagu Harbor for more than a month and burned the western suburbs' temporary imperial residence until it was like a motherf * cker's stove. What have you been doing all this time? Even if you eat sh * t, you won't be able to catch up to the heat! "
Shen Yi, "… …"
Gu Yun, "Get up, stay away from me. Did your mouth leak? It's all over my face! "
"I didn't want to mention this to you at first. I was afraid that you would be upset," Shen Yi sighed, rolled up his sleeves, and sat down beside Gu Yun unceremoniously. "At that time, I didn't see the envoy from the Ministry of War. The envoy was intercepted as soon as he left the capital. Nanyang, that pile of sheep shit, took advantage of the burning house to loot. I don't know how they got hold of the secret passage left by the bandits. It was as if they fell from the sky overnight. I was caught off guard and let them blow up the military supply depot in the southwest."
Without the drum order, Shen Yi, who had just become the Marshal out of nowhere, couldn't mobilize the garrison in Nanjiang.
"I was in a terrible fix. It was as if a gourd floated up. Xiao Ge just happened to come to me and brought a note from His Highness. At that time, I felt that something bad was going to happen. Unfortunately, I couldn't split myself." Shen Yi shook his head. "Later, Mu Niao also sent the Xuan Tie Tiger Tally and the Fire Beacon Order that you personally signed. Although I didn't realize that the capital would be besieged to this extent, I reluctantly divided half of the troops and the Purple Gold warehouse to bring people back to the capital."
He didn't need to say the rest in detail. Gu Yun understood when he heard this. The problem was with the Purple Gold.
The Northwest was entangled by tigers and wolves. The Black Iron Battalion and the North City Defense didn't dare to move. Otherwise, whether they could defend the territory or not was secondary. They might even be chased and besieged. At that time, the capital would be besieged by the Western Navy in the South and the Wolf Army in the North.
The military disaster on Shen Yi's side could be resolved. The troublesome thing was that the military supply depot in the southwest was blown up. The Purple Gold warehouse of the garrison in Nanjiang was originally very limited. The remaining amount wasn't enough to support a long-distance raid.
"I could only go up north to ask Cai Bin for help." Shen Yi sighed. "Who knew that I would be blocked again and again on the way? Do you know who firmly entangled the garrison in the Central Plains?"
Gu Yun's expression slightly darkened.
"It's a rebel army formed by refugees." Shen Yi sighed. "More than half of Cai's troops were divided between the Black Iron Battalion and the North City Defense. The remaining few were left in the Central Plains. Every day, he was under pressure to deal with that group of people. They were originally ordinary people who couldn't survive. If he fought too hard, it wouldn't be right if he didn't fight. More than half of Cai's hair turned white from worry."
Gu Yun leaned against the headboard and was silent for a moment. "How could it be so chaotic?"
Shen Yi said, "This time, someone took advantage of the chaos to fish in troubled waters and urged these refugees to form several forces. Seeing that the world is going to be chaotic and that the Black Iron Battalion could be reduced by half overnight, they became bolder. But … actually, Zi Xi, over the years, I've always felt that it's not a good thing for the Black Iron Battalion to be in the limelight. It's one thing to be feared by the higher-ups, but there are too many rumors among the people. In the past few years, it was indeed able to deter some people with ulterior motives. But once something happens to the Black Iron Battalion, even if it's just a slight movement, it's too easy to shake the hearts of the people."
The two of them were silent for a moment. Gu Yun said, "Don't talk about such useless things. How are things now? How many of our Beidaying brothers are left? "
Shen Yi's expression changed and he didn't answer for a moment.
Gu Yun looked at his expression and his heart turned cold. "What about Old Tan?"
Shen Yi reached his hand into his chest and felt around. He untied a wind-cutting blade from under his light armor and silently placed it beside Gu Yun's pillow.
Gu Yun was stunned for a moment. He was caught off guard and pulled on one of his wounds. He gritted his teeth and didn't say anything. He was in so much pain that he quietly curled up into a ball.
Shen Yi quickly reached out to support him. "Don't, Zi Xi … Zi Xi!"
Gu Yun waved his hand away and said hoarsely, "Where did the westerners retreat to?"
Shen Yi carefully looked at his expression. "After the westerners defeated the Jiangnan navy, they split into two groups. One group was personally led by the Pope and went ashore from Dagu Harbor to the capital. The other group was mainly made up of the Japanese men of sacrifice that they hired. They drove heavy armored chariots all the way north along the canal and passed through the two prefectures of Shandong and Zhili. The local garrisons had never seen such a battle array before and were beaten to a pulp. We fought with them once on the way here and they were indeed tough. Later, Old General Zhong Chan appeared in Jiangnan and helped Yao Zhongze reorganize the scattered Jiangnan navy. He cleaned up the remnants and went north to help us. That group of people had no choice but to give way and retreat to Shandong. Now, the two groups of Western Army have merged into one and retreated to the sea. They are using the Japanese islands as a base. I'm afraid it's not over yet."
Gu Yun made an "oh" sound. His brows were tightly knitted together.
Shen Yi had been shouting until his mouth was dry. He poured himself some herbal tea and drank it. He sighed and said, "Don't think too much. It's important for you to recover from your injuries first. I can't leave you now."
Gu Yun half-closed his eyes and didn't say anything.
In order to ease the atmosphere, Shen Yi changed the topic. "Your Little Highness has simply been reborn. He used to be so secretive. When he was in danger, he dared to come out and challenge Daliang alone. I almost couldn't recognize him … His Majesty removed the 'North' character from 'Yanbei Of Gojoseon'. Did you know?"
Yanbei Of Gojoseon to Yan Wang. Although there was only a difference of one character, he did indeed go from Junwang to Prince.
Gu Yun came back to his senses and muttered, "What kind of good thing is this …"
In order to make him happy, Shen Yi touched on his sore spot. "I saw him coming out of the palace with Zhongze on the way back. They should be coming back soon."
Gu Yun, "…"
Shen Yi looked at his black face and was baffled. He asked curiously, "What's wrong now?"
Gu Yun's whole body was sore from lying down. He wanted to change his position, but it was inconvenient for him to move. The old nanny surnamed Shen was very observant. Seeing him struggling at the head of the bed, she didn't come forward to help him. Instead, she chattered and asked, "A few days ago, when you were playing chess with the King of Hell, His Little Highness didn't care about his injuries. He stayed by your side day and night without rest. He even pricked himself with needles all over his body. He couldn't even bend his neck. We couldn't bear to see him like that. Let me tell you, Zi Xi, he's really more …"
Gu Yun couldn't bear it anymore. He said angrily, "Kiss your grandma! Why are you talking so much nonsense? Get lost!"
Shen Yi wasn't frightened. Instead, he stepped forward and asked, "What's wrong? What unlucky thing did you do to offend him? Let me tell you, Zi Xi. His Highness the Prince isn't a child that you can casually bully. You're almost … "
Gu Yun whispered, "Brother Jiping, on account of how I almost sacrificed my life for the country, I beg you. Get lost."
Shen Yi keenly saw the words' unspeakable 'on his face.
General Shen had been bullied by Gu Yun for many years. He couldn't win in a fight, nor could he win in an argument. The hatred had been going on for a long time. It wasn't easy for him to make a fool of himself. He refused to let it go. He was so curious that he was about to explode. "Hurry up. Look at the gloomy atmosphere now. Let's talk about your misfortune and have fun …"
Gu Yun, "…"
Thus, there was no sound in the room. The two people who were shouting at each other switched to communicating with sign language.
After the time it took to burn a stick of incense, Shen Yi floated out of Gu Yun's room with an expression that looked as if he had been struck by lightning. He walked out with his hands and feet on the same foot.
Speak of the devil. Coincidentally, His Royal Highness Yan Wang came back at this time. He came face to face with Shen Yi.
Changgeng greeted, "General Shen is here. How's my godfather?"
Shen Yi, "…"
Southwest Commander General Shen's expression changed a few times when he saw Changgeng. In the end, he didn't even let out a fart. He stuck close to the wall and ran away as if he had seen a ghost.
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