Zaketu's mind gradually cleared up. Seeing her hair accessories and clothes, he suddenly felt something was off. He had also been trained in battle for a long time. As soon as he sensed it, he immediately took out a dagger with antlers from his pocket and pointed it at Chu Anlin's heart. He coldly shouted, "What, are you Han? What do you mean by pretending to be nice to me? Do you think I'll fall for your trick? You're in cahoots with those Ziming troops, aren't you? "When he said the last sentence, his voice and expression were stern. His previous expression of being on the verge of death was completely swept away.
Chu Anlin was completely fearless. Perhaps it was because she was inexperienced in worldly affairs and didn't know how cunning people were. She immediately said, "That's right, I'm indeed from the Central Plains. But what's the difference between us? We clearly have no enmity with each other. Why is it that as soon as we meet, we become mortal enemies just because of our identities? What, you don't like the Central Plains? It's also a very beautiful place. If you're lucky enough to go there and take a look and walk around, I think you'll change your opinion. "
Zaketu sternly said, "Don't put on an act! Do you think I'll be fooled by your pretense? Don't tell me you're not here to kill me? "In his agitation, his wound immediately split open and blood oozed out.
Chu Anlin gently said, "You're still injured. You should rest well. How can you throw such a big tantrum? If I wanted to kill you, why would I treat your injuries? "
Zaketu coldly snorted. In her clear eyes, he had already more or less believed her. But his mouth still stubbornly said, "Who knows what kind of intentions you barbarians have? I heard that the people of the Central Plains are despicable by nature, hypocritical and cunning … Yes, I know. You want to treat my injuries first, then take me as a captive and offer me to your Emperor. You want to use this to force my uncle to surrender, right? Unfortunately, you've miscalculated. In their eyes, nothing is more important than unifying the world. As a nephew, I'm no different from the other ordinary soldiers. Even if I die in front of them, they won't be moved in the slightest. "
Hearing his cruel words, Chu Anlin's heart was filled with sympathy and gentleness. She said, "That's really pitiful. But what you said about … captives or whatever, I definitely don't have that intention. Perhaps compared to you, I'm much luckier. I live in a comfortable environment, and the people around me dote on me. If I were to disappear, they would definitely be extremely anxious … "
At this moment, he thought of his martial brothers that he had lost contact with. "Ah!" he exclaimed, "I'm afraid they think that something bad has happened to me. Sigh, we have to find them as soon as possible. "
Zasaktu thought to himself, "This little girl is innocent, but her companions won't be so stupid. Once they discover me, they will either kill me on the spot or take me captive. "
At this moment, he had two choices. The first was to move the dagger and kill her immediately. The second was to persuade her nicely. Originally, the first method was the real deal, but at this moment, he was indeed moved by An Lin and was unable to make a move. Instead, he looked forward to building a good relationship with her.
It wasn't that he hadn't come into contact with young women before, but when he saw An Lin this time, the throbbing in his heart was unprecedented. Thus, he forced a smile and moved the dagger away, saying, "I'm really sorry, I misunderstood you. Why, I didn't scare you right? "He pulled her to sit beside him. "In the past, I was too one-sided. It seems like not all Han people are evil."
At that time, Zasaktu's face was handsome, and there was a domineering aura that didn't want to admit defeat. As he spoke, there seemed to be a ray of sunlight seeping into the darkness, making one feel that it was very precious.
Chu Anlin had never seen a man with such an evil aura. Her heartbeat quickened, and she hurriedly said, "That's right, I just don't understand. Why must the Manchus and Han go to war? Why can't everyone get along peacefully and be friends for no good reason? In the past, I heard my master tell me that the Manchus are extremely cruel and love to kill the innocent. Now it seems like it was all a misunderstanding. Why don't you go back and persuade your father? "
Zasaktu didn't have any bad feelings about this. Jianzhou was a remote place, and every year, they had to send envoys to the capital to pay tribute to the Great Ming. If they could use this war to establish their sovereignty, then they wouldn't have to cower and rely on others. Furthermore, what his uncle said was an absolute order, and no one could go against it. Everyone wanted to go to war, and if he suddenly appeared as a peacemaker, he would be seen as a traitor to the entire tribe.
Therefore, Anlin's suggestion wasn't feasible at all. Instead, it was more appropriate to persuade her. He pretended to be deeply hurt and said pitifully, "That's right, our Manchus are sincere in making peace, but that Ming Dynasty ruler is too much. He already has a huge territory like the central plains, but he still hasn't given up on the northeast. All day long, he plans to break through Shanhai Pass and take over Liaodong. Naturally, we won't accept this, which is why we have to resist. It is said that in the Han art of war, there is a move to 'predict the enemy's moves first.' If the enemy wants to kill us, we can't just sit there and wait for death. We have to make the first move. Killing them is just the lowest requirement for self-preservation. However, those dignified Han elders won't tell you the truth. Therefore, you only know how savage the Jin soldiers are, but you have never thought about how fierce the Ming army is when they collect taxes and tribute. Could it be that wanting to live is also a mistake? "
Two ideas collided fiercely in Chu Anlin's mind. On one side, she had listened to her old ideas for many years, which was also her Shifu's teaching. On the other side, she had doubts about upholding justice, which seemed so fragile and pitiful that even she didn't know which side she should listen to. Suddenly she felt a sharp pain in her calf, she twitched violently and cried out in pain.
She was not a delicate girl who easily cried out in pain, but right now she didn't know why, even in front of Meng Anying, she felt a strong desire to be protected. She moved her calf with difficulty, and then she remembered that she came to this cave to bandage her wound and recuperate. Unexpectedly she met Zsaketu, and unexpectedly she forgot everything. Her five fingers gently clasped together and gently tapped the outside of her calf, but she couldn't feel anything. Panic rose in her heart, she was afraid she would become a cripple from now on.
Zsaketu noticed her expression and said, "Miss, I am sorry to offend you." He gently pinched her calf several times. Chu Anlin was so embarrassed that her face turned red, the heat was so hot that even she couldn't bear it, she felt like her heart was about to jump out of her chest. What she was most worried about right now was not whether her injury could be cured, but whether her heartbeat could be heard clearly. This period of time seemed to be extremely long, but when it really came to an end, she was a little reluctant to part. She missed that feeling just now that she had never experienced before.
Zsaketu said, "As far as I can see, I am afraid this leg was broken when you fell down the cliff. Afterwards you rushed about and worked hard, which aggravated the injury …" Chu Anlin was startled. Without waiting for his detailed analysis, she anxiously asked, "Then what should I do? I … won't I be a cripple from now on? "
Zsaketu saw her flustered expression and thought it was extremely cute. Even his shocking murderous aura was completely suppressed in front of her. He smiled faintly and said, "You won't be a cripple. I have learned some ways to treat injuries. If Miss doesn't mind, let me take a look at you. How about it? "Chu Anlin didn't dare to decline and nodded with a red face. Her fingers tightly pinched the corner of her clothes, she lowered her head slightly and stared at her knees. A few soft strands of hair floated to Zsaketu's face.
Zsaketu looked at her bare calf, white as jade, and couldn't help but feel a rush of excitement. He said, "It might be a little painful when I set the bone. You have to bear with it." Her lips were close to his and he could only feel bursts of fragrance coming from her body. He was completely intoxicated. The two of them were immersed in a gentle realm, their faces completely red. After setting her broken leg bone with great difficulty, he was already sweating profusely, as if he had just finished an extremely difficult exercise.
Chu Anlin buried her head deep and squeezed out two words from her throat, "Thank you." Her voice wasn't much louder than a mosquito's hum, but she knew that Zsaketu must have heard it.
It was winter, and the snow had sealed the mountain. Both of them were injured and couldn't advance or retreat for a while. They could only stay in the cave for a few more days. At night, the two of them moved firewood, lit a small fire, and gathered at the side to warm themselves. The distance between the two of them unconsciously got closer, as if this was the only way to make themselves warmer.
Chu Anlin was a child of the jianghu. She wasn't like ordinary young ladies who were bound by trifles. She didn't feel that there was anything wrong with being too close to Zsaketu. Zsaketu was even more eager. The two of them chatted along the way, and the topic gradually turned from heavy to light. Only then did they realize that the other party was very talkative. Moreover, putting aside political views, there were actually many similarities.
Since childhood, Zsaketu had only practiced martial arts every day. He had never had a heart-to-heart talk with anyone, and no one treated him as an equal partner. It was the first time Chu Anlin had met such a confidant. She could tell him some of the most obscure little secrets in her heart without any defenses.
When she was with Meng Anying, the two of them were under the Huashan Sect and saw each other frequently. If she said something wrong, it would be extremely awkward when they interacted in the future. Perhaps she knew that it would be difficult for her to meet Zsaketu again in the future, so she dared to open her heart like this. It was also because of this that Zsaketu's feelings for her deepened. It was no longer just the initial ignorant feelings.
A few days later, their injuries were more or less healed, and the snow gradually lessened. Chu Anlin's sense of morality and responsibility appeared again. She was anxious to meet up with her senior brother as soon as possible so that they wouldn't be too worried.
Zsaketu wished that he could snuggle up with her in the cave for the rest of his life, but his thoughts were more far-reaching. Before leaving, he said, "Anlin, just you wait. When uncle and I conquer the Central Plains and become the supreme ruler of the world, I will definitely marry you and give you the most glorious wedding. In the future, all the glory, splendor, wealth, and great rivers and mountains will be shared by the two of us. Wouldn't that be great? "
Chu Anlin shook her head and said, "No … no, I've already promised someone. If you really want what's good for me, then don't make an enemy of the Ming Dynasty and cause the people of the world to be in a terrible situation. "In her heart, she still regarded Meng Anying as her true husband.
Zsaketu thought, "A general's success is built on the bones of ten thousand people. As long as I can sit on the mountains and mountains, what is a few deaths?" At this time, his mentality had changed greatly. At first, he was disdainful of war, but now, he truly had the same intention as his father and uncle. He couldn't wait to conquer the Central Plains. On the surface, he casually agreed with a few words, but then he reminded her, "After you go back, don't tell your master, senior brother, and the others that you saw me here and that we became friends. Do you remember?"
Chu Anlin blinked her big eyes and said timidly, "Then … then why? My master and the others are very open-minded and don't have the common problem of the Ming Dynasty officials. I think that after he heard about your situation, he definitely won't harm you. Perhaps, he will even try to mediate … "
Zsaketu said, "I'm not worried about my own safety. This matter can't be explained clearly in a few words. In the Han people's eyes, I am a member of the heinous Manchu people. If by any chance someone from your sect has second thoughts and incites you, you must know that people's hearts are the most fickle and fickle. When the time comes, you will be regarded as a traitor and expelled from Mount Hua. What should we do? Or perhaps, they will use our friendship to deal with me. Would you disobey your master's order for me, or would you listen to your master and kill me? I don't want to make things difficult for you. Therefore, for the time being, let's keep our matter a secret. "
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