King Zhenbei has a favorite

Zhenbei Wangfu, of course, still has to go.

Gu Ting thought very clearly, one size counts for one size, he and Huo Yan have nothing to say, and what should be said has already been said, so there is no need to say goodbye.But he and the Zhenbei Palace finally had a bond of mutual support. If he wanted to leave, he had to go over and say that the palace was not Huo Yan's palace alone. The guardian of the tooth...everyone treats him well.

And he walked so fast, ran so fast, why?Of course, if the rightful owner is not around, no one will be embarrassed.

The road was smooth and the journey was fast, Gu Ting quickly returned to Jiuyuan.

The city was bustling with gongs, drums and firecrackers.The people are really happy this time, the catastrophe is over, the Beidi people have been beaten away, and all the corpse poisons have been cured. Although the whole city was almost infected, the antidote was timely, and few people died. Everyone Well, there are long days to live in the future, why not happy?After being reborn after a catastrophe, my heart will be happier, okay?

Seeing Gu Ting, everyone greeted him.

"Young master Gu is back! You have worked hard all the way, how is your lord? When will you be back?"

"Wow, Mr. Gu is back, he's still so handsome! Why isn't the prince with you?"

"Mr. Gu, are you hungry? Come to my big meat buns, just out of the pot, try it!"

"Yes, my family's candy cakes are also good! It's a pity that the prince doesn't have such a blessing!"

"My lord, wait a moment! There is also my family's fried sugar, which is super delicious. You should taste it first, and you must send someone to get it when you go back. No money is required! By the way, there is also Wang Ye's!"

Gu Ting thinks that he has rich experience in life, he has traveled many roads and visited many places, but he has never seen such a simple and lovely people, and it is rare for him to blush when he meets a warm lady who stuffs things into his arms without saying anything .

It would be great if... everyone greeted him without Huo Yan.

Walking out of the busy main street, Gu Ting stopped laughing and slowly lowered his head.

Everyone who saw him would ask Huo Yan casually, which shows how much they have misunderstood their relationship, no wonder they say they are disrespectful.

Gu Ting didn't go back to his small courtyard, he went directly to Zhenbei Prince's Mansion to ask to see the Crown Princess.

From the battle of defending the city to the corpse poisoning later, no matter what her physical condition or spirit was, the Crown Princess never cried, but this time when she saw Gu Ting come back, she shed tears instead: "It's okay...it's good to be back! "

Wei Lie hurriedly coaxed him aside: "Don't cry, old ancestor. You can take care of Mr. Gu wherever you are. It's a great blessing that you're back with a full body!"

"That's right, that's great luck!" Lin's tears stopped, and she couldn't help sighing when she saw Gu Ting, "Oh, it's hard for you child."

Gu Ting heaved a sigh of relief, he was never afraid of evil people, and sometimes he had ways to push back, but people who treated him well, especially the elderly, were always helpless: "Don't say that, I don't think it's hard, really."

Lin looked at him with distressed eyes and a slightly astringent voice: "How can it not be bitter? You just don't want to talk about it."

The junior loves her dearly and doesn't want to tell her to worry her, but how could she not know?

"The house of the general, the fortress of the border town, has always been like this, no one can empathize..."

Only by walking this road can one know how difficult it is, and one can only know what it is like to experience this kind of suffering.

The junior is considerate of her, but she can't take other people's words seriously, thinking that it doesn't matter if it is true.

"Gui Momo—" Lin asked Gui Momo to bring a dozen papers, and stuffed them into Gu Ting's hands with a smile, "Speaking of which, it's also my rudeness as an elder. I have known you for so long, but I haven't given you a decent piece of paper." You accept this gift list!"

Gu Ting didn't need to look at it at all, just looking at how long the list was, he knew it was not easy, so he quickly pushed it back: "This junior can't—"

Immediately, Lin pretended to be unhappy, and pressed him with words: "The elders can't refuse the gift, you know?"

Gu Ting: ...

Seeing that he was still a little embarrassed, Lin blinked quietly: "It is indeed expensive to support the army to fight against the enemy, but our Zhenbei Palace is really not that poor."

Gu Ting instantly remembered the words he said standing on the tower when he was defending the city...the palace has no food left...

His face turned redder.

I had no choice but to take it, otherwise the old ancestor didn't know what else he could say to make him ashamed.

Huo Yue and Huo Jie arrived, the little girl was dignified and beautiful, as before, she came over and saluted generously, her face was slightly red, and she looked at Gu Ting with concern.The younger brother was not polite at all, and rushed into Gu Ting's arms like a small cannonball: "Stop brother, stop brother! I miss you so much!"

Gu Ting stroked his round head: "Well, I miss Brother Yu too."

Huo Jie: "When will my brother come back? Why isn't he with you?"

Gu Ting: "Soon, when he finishes his work, he will be back."

Huo Yue dragged his younger brother back and held him back: "Brother Ting doesn't know, my younger brother has been talking about you, and I was very dissatisfied with being locked up in the yard before, but I can finally come out, and you can be mischievous everywhere, don't mind."

Gu Ting: "No."

Huo Yue asked again: "I heard that my brother was ill, and my grandmother refused to elaborate on what happened. How is it now, but it's all right?"

Gu Ting glanced at the Crown Princess.

King Zhenbei's critical illness is such a serious matter, and everyone can't hide it from the princess. Of course, the letter was handed over early in the morning. The old man took the huge pressure by himself, and didn't tell the children. He just came back, and there was no first call. Just ask, you can see his mind.How could the grandson whose blood is thicker than water not be worried?

Gu Ting quickly replied with a smile: "My lord is fine, but Xiao Xiaofeng has recovered from the cold, and there is nothing wrong with it. I will be back soon when the affairs at hand are settled properly, and I will celebrate the new year with you."

"Ok!"

"Then let's celebrate the New Year together!"

Huo Jie took Gu Ting's hand.

"I just..." Gu Ting immediately bowed his hands to the princess, "Actually, when I pass the house today, one is to report safety, and the other is to ask for resignation. It's the New Year's Eve, so it's inconvenient to stay away for a long time. After returning this time, I will Leave Jiuyuan and go home for the New Year."

"Are you going?"

Lin's voice was raised, and she was so surprised that she lost her composure for a moment, but for the New Year's Eve, no matter what other people's families look like, it's not easy to prevent them from being reunited. Lin was silent for a moment, and finally only sighed: "That's okay...then you But remember, pay attention to safety, protect yourself, and be happy during the Chinese New Year. Be happy, no matter where you go, no matter what happens, the Zhenbei Palace will always be your backup."

Huo Jie frowned, obviously wanting to say something, but her sister covered her mouth and dragged her back.In fact, why did Huo Yue have nothing to say?But grandma has already spoken, so it's not easy to make trouble.

Seeing Gu Ting's slightly red eye circles, the elder sister and younger brother were on the verge of crying.

Gu Ting also felt uncomfortable: "The weather is cold and the winter is long, Princess Taiwang, please pay attention to your health, I will miss you every day when I am far away, so do you guys—stop and say goodbye."

After curtly saluting, Gu Ting walked out without looking back.

When his people left and there was no more shadow, Huo Jie finally broke free from his sister's hand, and cried, "Why did Brother Jin leave? Wouldn't it be nice to celebrate the New Year with us?"

Huo Yue stroked his younger brother's round head, but didn't speak.

The princess was obviously unhappy and snorted.

Wei Lie gritted his teeth: "It must be the lord's fault, even Mr. Gu can't keep it! Old ancestor, when he comes back, you must train him well and let him go to plead guilty! Anyway, he is not afraid of cold!"

The Queen Mother slammed her cane heavily on the ground, and let out a 'hum' even more forcefully.

Gu Ting had just left the mansion, and the Meng Ce brothers also came to say goodbye. This time the Grand Princess was not so sad, something that had been expected long ago.Meng Ce is the king of Guzang. He caresses the people of one side and has his own palace. The Chinese New Year has a great symbolic meaning. Of course, he will not stay in other places, and he will definitely go back.

She only regrets: "Brother Yan Xu really wants to thank you in person."

Meng Ce: "I still spend a lot of time with him, but the coming day will be long, the princess do not have to worry, my two brothers have stayed abroad for a long time, if we don't go back, the brothers at home may be in trouble."

The Crown Princess also knew that she could not stay, so she asked the old housekeeper to prepare a generous gift and sent the two of them out of the palace.

The two did not leave immediately after they came out, but went to find Gu Ting.

Gu Ting had just returned to his yard, and Ben was also looking for them, so this is just right, so there is no need to run away.

"you are leaving?"

"I heard you're leaving..."

As soon as Gu Ting and Meng Zhen met, they said the same thing in unison.

Meng Zhen's eyes were reddish, and he leaned over to hug Gu Ting's arm, feeling very reluctant: "We've only been together for a long time, and we haven't had a good time together yet, but you have to leave, and I have to leave, I don't know the next time When can I see you..."

The boy pouted, looking very unhappy.

Gu Ting touched the head of the little friend's dog, and said with a smile: "It is said that there is always a banquet in the world, and that all encounters are reunions after a long absence. We don't talk about parting, we only talk about reunion. How sad it is at this moment. When we meet again next time As happy as you are, isn't it great?"

"Not good not good not good!" Meng Zhen began to act coquettishly, "I want to be with Ah Ting!"

Meng Ce's face turned black as he watched his younger brother rubbing against someone else's arms.

Gu Ting looked at him helplessly and shook his head.

Meng Ce cupped his hands and bowed deeply, turned and left the door, leaving room for the two children.

Gu Ting patted Meng Zhen on the back: "There will always be time to see you again, you have to be good."

"Meow-meow-"

The little lynx was a bit shy of strangers, she hadn't showed her face when she went to the palace just now, now there were not many people in the Jian room, so she ran out lightly, rubbed against Gu Ting, and went to smell Meng Zhen curiously.

Meng Zhen almost screamed, covering his mouth tightly: "Wow, it's a little lynx! So cute! Like a little leopard!"

Gu Ting smoothed the little lynx's hair, leading it to get acquainted with Meng Zhen: "Do you know lynx?"

Meng Zhen blushed with excitement: "Hmm! Our aunt's place is also very cold in winter, and I occasionally see them when I go out, but they are very proud and don't like being raised by others. I once wanted to raise them, but It didn't work...what's its name?"

"I haven't picked it up yet," Gu Ting tilted his head and smiled, "Shall we think of something nice together as a parting memorial?"

Meng Zhen smiled openly: "Okay, okay!"

If it wasn't for seeing the little lynx, he would have to run away if he had to hug him forcibly. Meng Zhen killed him in the morning. While trying to restrain himself, he asked Gu Ting where he saw the little thing, what kind of story he had, and how he could explain it well. The little cutie was abducted back home by him, and Gu Ting answered one by one in a funny way, and the two of them searched for a meaningful and nice name, and called out for the little lynx to choose.

There was a light snowfall in the sky, and the cold light was folded into the window, somehow becoming warm and melting, falling on the side faces of Meng Zhen and Gu Ting, the two had picturesque eyebrows and bright smiles, as if warming up the whole passing year.

Meng Ce let the two get bored, anyway, there is still time, so there is no rush, let them say goodbye.He found the kitchen with ease, brought out a jug of wine, sat lazily on the railing with one leg bent, and sipped slowly in front of the light snow in the yard.

The snow had not been rewarded for a long time, and the wine had just been drunk, and the cold wind was blowing around, and someone came.

It's Huo Yan.

With the unique wind and frost smell of the frontier, and with an untidy appearance, he rushed in.

Meng Ce tilted his head and glanced at him, and immediately understood, he held his chin and smiled half-smile: "It came so fast, the horse Gale I was riding."

Huo Yan's maroon horse is named Liefeng, a sweaty horse that can travel thousands of miles in a day.

Huo Yan walked up to the veranda, passed him and walked forward.

Meng Ce raised his voice: "I advise you not to go in."

Huo Yan was stunned.

"It's not a good thing to push too hard, you have to give others some space," Meng Ce shook the flagon in his hand, "Drink?"

Huo Yan thought for a while, then folded back, sat next to Meng Ce, took his drink, and took a few big gulps with his head raised.

Meng Ce felt distressed: "It's okay, it's okay! You leave me a few mouthfuls!"

Huo Yan: ...

Meng Ce snatched the jug back, drank it all in one gulp, hiccupped, and didn't speak for a while, watching Lao Mei quietly in the yard.

After a long time, he said with a bit of astringent voice: "Is everything over?"

Huo Yan nodded: "There is only a little unfinished business, but it will take some time."

Meng Ce: "If necessary, send a letter at any time."

Huo Yan: "Yes."

The conversation between the two was very short, as if they didn't say anything, and they seemed to have said everything.

They knew each other when they were teenagers, they had similar temperaments, they knew each other's temperament, and they also knew what they looked like in each other's eyes. There was no need to say anything, as they understood each other in their hearts.Everyone is a prince, everyone has a lot of eyes, what kind of troubles will arise, and how to deal with them is the most appropriate.They recognize each other's abilities, and never feel that there is anything wrong with each other's roots. There may be some places where they don't understand each other, and they will fight if they disagree.

It’s strange to say that the knot is so deep and heavy. When I don’t think about it, I don’t like seeing the other person, and all emotions are on it. Once I untie it, I feel like a fool when I was attached to it before. , what's the trouble?

It's just that after a few years, it's not like the rhetoric, passion, love to talk and show off when they were young. Their friendship doesn't have to be sticky, and they don't feel embarrassed when they talk or don't talk.

The two princes were silent outside, and the atmosphere was weird, completely different from the two cubs in the room.

The door was open, and the distance was not far away. Gu Ting and Meng Zhen's laughter came out, and the little lynx was teased by them to meow, jumping around under their hands, sometimes lying down begging fiercely. It's too busy to knead, the air is lively and warm, it seems to melt all the fireworks in the world, and people can't help but linger.

At some point, the two princes turned their directions together, not looking at the old plum tree in the yard, but at the two people in the room.

Meng Ce saw his younger brother's silly and cute look, and saw Gu Ting helping him make the little lynx happy, and took his hand to see if he could rub it. The silly younger brother was so excited that he kept calling him cute, but he probably didn't. You know, he has round eyes, and his red cheeks are also very cute, much cuter than that little lynx, making people want to pet and hug them.

But no.

After looking at it for a long time, his teeth became a little sour, and he said softly, "You don't know how much I envy you."

Huo Yan: "Yes"

Meng Ce's eyelids drooped slightly, covering the overwhelming emotions in his eyes: "What you have at hand is something no one else can ask for in a lifetime, and you don't even know how to cherish it."

Huo Yan looked at Gu Ting, who had crooked eyebrows, red lips and white teeth, who was smiling so happily, and felt even more sour: "How could I not know how to cherish it..."

I don't know how to cherish.

Holding a small thing is so happy, there is a big living person here, it is not as good as a small thing picked up casually...

He knew that he was wrong this time, so he made Gu Ting so angry, he made such an oath, said such farewell words, and cried so embarrassingly, how could he get by easily?He can't even replace him.

This time, it's not something that little silverfish, little golden mouse, and little Nanzhu can coax back...

No matter how long the separation is, there is a time to leave.

Meng Zhen looked back three times at a step, her eye circles were red, Meng Zhen was also very sad, holding the little lynx reluctantly, even the little thing seemed to be infected with love, "Meow meow meow meow" was very sticky, acting like a baby It looked pitiful.

If this goes on like this, no one should think about it. Sooner or later, they will cry with their heads in their arms.

There was no way, Meng Ce forced his way over, wrapped his younger brother in a thick fur cloak around his head, wrapped it tightly so that nothing leaked out, then hugged him and the cloak together, and strode out.

Holding someone in his arms, he also walks steadily, as if Meng Zhen has no weight at all, and he can easily hold the struggling person in his arms.

Meng Zhen has to work hard to break free, it's too embarrassing, such a scene is too embarrassing!He was so ashamed that he even forgot to look at the little lynx again, and blushed: "Didn't my brother say that I have grown up, so I can't be hugged anymore!"

Meng Ce's voice was hoarse: "Today is an exception."

The little ancestor who wanted to cry or not was too annoying...he couldn't bear it.

"Go home, okay? The cook wrote to say that all the dishes in the house are ready, including your favorite grilled lamb chops."

Meng Zhen hummed weakly.

Meng Ce added: "There are your favorite snacks, as well as special fried melon seeds and pickled plums."

Meng Zhen: "Yes."

Meng Ce: "Your new clothes are also ready. They are red and festive."

Meng Zhen: "Yes."

Meng Ce raised the corners of his lips: "Embroidery Fang said, he also made me a set, which is exactly the same as yours, and it's also red."

Meng Zhen looked up at him immediately, his round eyes were full of surprise, and he covered his mouth with his small hand: "Mmm!"

Meng Ce carried his younger brother onto the horse, and with a gesture, the guards fanned out, and the group was swept into the snow and quickly disappeared.

Under the verandah, the wind and snow were outside the corridor, and the warmth was thawing in the room. Huo Yan and Gu Ting didn't go out or in, they just stood where they were, with their eyes facing each other.

Gu Ting didn't ignore Huo Yan, nor did he show any disrespect, he smiled and waved his hands in greeting, elegant and polite, but also full of alienation: "My lord is well."

If the other party loses his temper, gets angry and ignores others, let alone scolding him, he can bear kicking him twice, but like this... Huo Yan is a little guilty, and he has no idea.

"Are you leaving?" After a long silence, he could only ask this question.

Gu Ting smiled: "Exactly. After all, Jiuyuan is not my home, and it is too cold. There is no warm time from morning to night. I really can't get used to it. It's better to be at home."

Huo Yan felt that every word of these words pierced his heart, it was not home, it was too cold, it was cold from morning to night, no one warmed him, he couldn't get used to it...

Gu Ting didn't like this silent atmosphere, and said again: "I'm cleaning up, the house is in a mess, so I won't invite the prince in."

Huo Yan pursed her lips: "I don't care."

"But I do care." Gu Ting frowned, his posture more elegant and polite, "It's not the way to treat guests, sorry."

"boom--"

Huo Yan suddenly became angry, and slammed his fist against the wall, holding Gu Ting in a small space: "This king is not even a friend with you?"

Meng Zhen can get in, so can Meng Ce, why can't he?

He can only be a guest?

The space was too narrow, the other party's warm breath almost fell on the side of his face, for some reason, Gu Ting's heart beat wildly, no matter how quiet and cold Xiaoxue was outside, it was useless if he couldn't extinguish the warmth in his chest, It can't quench the scorching fire in this person's eyes.

"Where is the word of the prince?"

Gu Ting's eyes drooped slightly, covering his lonely eyes: "You are the king of Zhenbei, governing a piece of land, protecting a piece of people, high above you, unparalleled in dignity, Ting is just an ordinary person, no official, no body, no wealth, no life , How dare you climb up at will? This is too disrespectful."

Huo Yan: "Why don't you—"

"excuse me--"

Gu Ting suddenly lowered his head and bent over, ran out from under Huo Yan's arms, quickly turned around and entered the house, and immediately closed the door: "The humble house is small, I'm afraid it will be difficult to entertain, my lord, please go back."

Huo Yan was unable to track him down, and was almost slapped on the face by the door, staring at the little lynx squatting by the door.

"Meow!"

The little lynx was still very angry, with a short body and small teeth bared, growling at him in all kinds of ways-if you weren't useless, how could the master forget such a cute me!It's all because of you that I wasn't taken in by the master!

Super fierce.

Huo Yan's eyes dimmed, he suddenly reached out and grabbed the little lynx.

If this little thing is hijacked, maybe...

Unexpectedly, the little thing was very nimble, shrank back, quickly pawed the wall with its claws, jumped up the window with two swishes, and squeezed into the room through the window...

He didn't leave after he squeezed in, his round head quietly observed from the crack, and the corner of his mouth raised, as if showing off or provoking: You can squeeze in if you have the ability!

Huo Yan: ...

The hostage-taking failed, and the door did not knock. Huo Yan stood under the veranda for a long time, no one spoke, and the door did not open again. This was an obvious stalemate. He was waiting for Gu Ting to open the door, and Gu Ting was waiting for him to leave , Both of them are insisting, and neither will compromise.

Huo Yan wasn't afraid of the cold, he dared to stand here all night, he wasn't afraid at all, but he didn't want Gu Ting to suffocate himself, so he had no choice but to take a step back, and asked softly, "When are you leaving?"

Gu Ting: "Tomorrow. I don't know when, the prince doesn't need to see you off."

Huo Yan: "Okay."

He turned and left, and was soon lost in the wind and snow, never to be seen again.

The footsteps became farther and farther away until they could no longer be heard, Gu Ting closed his eyes and took a long breath.

When he opened it again, his eye circles were reddish and moist.

The little lynx was a little uneasy and climbed onto his lap.

Gu Ting touched the little thing's round head, and immediately hugged him: "From now on, I will only have you."