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On the second day of Princess Anping's birthday, Gu Yunsheng went to Yuming Palace to meet her aunt.The eldest princess just woke up from a nap, and she was a little lazy. She was changed into clothes by the maids to clean up her makeup, and she was lazily leaning on the jade pillow, drowsy.Gu Yunsheng was in a hurry to briefly tell the eldest princess what happened last night, and the originally listless eldest princess Anping's eyes widened, and she said angrily: "Brother Zhun, are you crazy? How dare you disrespect Mr. Jiang!"

"According to the servants, Uncle Zhun ate too much wine last night, that's why he was talking nonsense." Gu Yunsheng also said indignantly: "The misfortune came out of the mouth, and the matter spread, the faces of the father and the grandmother No, there are good fruits for him to eat."

Princess Anping put her hands on her hips and wandered around the room twice: "What about Mr. Jiang, you were hurt by his bad words, are you alright?"

"Uncle Wang is here, of course it's fine." Gu Yunsheng picked up the tea bowl and sipped Biluochun: "General Ding will return to the border in ten days, I think Mr. will see him off. I can express my condolences at that time, but... the matter is over , It’s not good to expose people’s scars.”

"That's right." Princess Anping sighed, and suddenly thought of something: "You have a good relationship with General Ding. This time he has gone far to the northwest, and he won't come back in three or five years. Why don't you show it?"

Gu Yunsheng was stunned: "What do you mean?"

Princess Anping was a little speechless: "Of course it is to send a gift as a souvenir, or to see you off at the gate of the city."

After Gu Yunsheng heard this, a fleeting look of loneliness flashed in his eyes.Princess Anping is still young, she is still a woman, her mind is immature, so naturally she doesn't have many scruples.He really wanted to see Ding Zuo off, but... Ding Zuo is now a general named by the emperor, with [-] soldiers under him, and they are brave and good at fighting, absolutely extraordinary.Since he is a prince, and he has a good relationship with a general who leads many soldiers, wouldn't the emperor care too much?

How fragile the royal family's father-son relationship is, as he grows older, Gu Yunsheng has to see clearly.

"General Ding is not short of anything, I have nothing to give." Gu Yunsheng shrugged his shoulders and smiled: "How about giving him a painted clay sculpture too?"

Princess Anping: "..."

"Marching and fighting, what's the use of sending some small toys?" Princess Anping looked contemptuous, lifted her skirt and sat on the mat, and said earnestly: "The northwest is bitterly cold, and the conditions in the barracks are limited. You might as well send some precious elixir Give it to him. If you are sick, heal the disease, if you are not sick, defend yourself!"

"What my aunt said is true." Gu Yunsheng lowered his eyes and said thoughtfully: "It should be no problem to send some elixir."

Princess Anping frowned: "What are you mumbling about? Did you listen to what I said?"

"Listen, listen, how dare my nephew not listen to my aunt's words." Gu Yunsheng put on a cute face, coaxing Princess Anping to be very happy, and she was very satisfied: "Didn't Brother Wang give you a weed grass for your birthday last year?" ? Known as the rare elixir in this world, no matter how many injuries you suffer, as long as you have one breath, you can save your life."

"That's right." Gu Yunsheng suddenly realized: "Just give him the grass."

Princess Anping pursed her lips on purpose, raised her eyebrows, and said disdainfully: "Look at how happy you are. I think it's not Jiang Li who is most reluctant to go to the border when Ding Zuo goes, but you."

"How can there be?" Gu Yunsheng didn't know why he was in a hurry to defend: "General Ding pacified the northwest, he was the hero of Dayu, of course I..."

"Hmm." Princess Anping leaned on her chin with one hand, with an expression that I am very interested in what you continued to say.Gu Yunsheng hesitated to speak, always feeling like trying to cover up, so he didn't say anything at all.

The next night, Gu Yunsheng went to Ding's mansion with the Liuxucao in his hands.

When Ding Zuo heard the movement and put on his clothes to light the wax, Gu Yunsheng just opened the door and entered the room. The two looked at each other, and the atmosphere became very awkward.

Zhaojun Wang Gu Yunsheng, the emperor's eldest son, sneaked into General Ding's mansion by himself in night clothes in the middle of the night when the dark clouds covered the moon, and looked at the disheveled General Ding.

By the way, I still hold a grass in my hand.

"Uh... that..." The latter was so shocked that he forgot to say hello for a while, and just stared at the little prince dumbfounded.The moonlight shining through the clouds cast a faint silver edge on his body.

"When you come to the door at night, it's very disturbing." Gu Yunsheng's face was slightly flushed, and the atmosphere was weird, which made him a little uncomfortable.

"His Royal Highness is looking for the last general?" Ding Zuo hastily moved away, and pointed to the room: "His Royal Highness, please."

"No need." Gu Yunsheng shook his head, and handed the potted plant in his hand to Ding Zuo: "I just came to give some grass, so I can't stay for a long time."

"Ah?" Ding Zuo was even more bewildered, holding the pot of emerald green plants in a daze, confused.

"This is the grass, which is rare in the world. I'm afraid it will be difficult to find a few." Gu Yunsheng was afraid that Ding Zuo would regard it as a broken thing, so he hurriedly continued to explain: "The grass is a panacea for internal injuries. Pick it up and take it now." , need to be carefully taken care of every day, put it in a sunny place, water it every three hours, don't forget it once, or it will wither and die."

"No..." Ding Zuo was stunned: "Why did Your Highness give me this healing medicine?"

"General Ding went far away from the border, where the environment is bitter and cold, and the conditions in the barracks are difficult. If the two armies confront each other, there will be no illness or famine." Gu Yunsheng said sincerely: "If General Ding is unfortunately injured, this medicine can save his life."

Ding Zuo was stunned for a moment, and was immediately overwhelmed by flattery: "The last general, how can he be able to bear the medicine given by His Highness?"

"This fluffy grass was a congratulatory gift from Brother Wang on my birthday last year. He knew that I like to dance with spears and swords. He was afraid that I would cause trouble outside, so he gave me this healing elixir. But I am in the capital now. I will never have the chance to walk in the rivers and lakes in the future, and this elixir for internal injuries is useless to me." Gu Yunsheng looked at the vigorous spiritual grass in the potted plant: "It is better to give it to General Ding, and make the best use of it. Ding The general doesn't need to refuse, just accept it."

Gu Yunsheng gave away what he thought he should, and if he stayed any longer, it would inevitably cause a lot of trouble, so he was about to turn around and leave.Ding Zuo came to his senses and quickly stopped him: "King Zhaojun, wait a minute, I will give you something at the end."

Gu Yunsheng stamped his feet, and when he turned his head, he saw Ding Zuo hurried back into the house, and turned back in a short while, with an extra amaranth-red sword tassel in his hand.

"The last time I competed with His Highness, the last general accidentally damaged His Highness's sword tassel." Ding Zuo smiled and offered both hands: "Your Highness, please don't dislike him."

Gu Yunsheng was slightly taken aback, and subconsciously reached out to pick up Jiansui and returned.There is an auspicious knot on the sword tassel, and there is also a beautiful crescent moon jade carving.It can be seen that Ding Zuo didn't just buy it as a gift like the painted clay sculpture, but deliberately found flawless jade, carved it carefully, and made it into a sword ear as a gift for him.

"How come." Gu Yunsheng happily held it in his hand, "Thank you, General Ding."

Ding Zuo's smiling face froze, and there was an inexplicable sense of loss in his eyes. He hesitated to speak a few times, and when he saw Gu Yunsheng turned around to leave, he almost subconsciously took a step. Called first: "Wait."

"General Ding, is there anything else?"

"Uh..." Ding Zuo clenched his hands hidden in his sleeve robe, and he looked at the person staring at him under the moonlight.My heart trembled slightly, and a soreness gushed out suddenly, without warning, it came menacingly, instantly enveloping my heart and submerging my body.

"Your Highness, the last general...after leaving..."

Ding Zuo's voice became weaker and weaker, Gu Yunsheng stood a little farther away, and could hear a little vaguely: "What?"

"It's nothing." Ding Zuo suddenly raised his head and smiled, just like when he just returned to Beijing from the northwest, he had a sunny smile on his face, with the arrogance of fighting against the sky: "The last general has the courage to regard His Highness as a friend. After this farewell I still don't know when we will see you again, hey, I don't have anything to ask for, I just wish your highness well."

Ding Zuo said, and bowed to Gu Yunsheng: "The green mountains will not change, and the green water will flow forever. Let's not live here, there will be a later date."

Obviously it should be a normal farewell, but when Gu Yunsheng listened to Ding Zuo, there was always such a taste of bitter parting mixed in, which made Gu Yunsheng feel up and down, not sour, let alone sad, but just felt A little stuffy and not happy.

Until returning to the palace, Gu Yunsheng didn't figure out where this feeling came from. After much deliberation, he simply attributed this subtle touch to the melancholy of his friend who left and didn't know when he would return.

Ten days later, Ding Zuo set off for the northwest.A steed horse, with a suitcase, looked back at the bustling city, with a lot of emotion in his heart.Turning his head inadvertently, he saw Gu Jinzhi and Jiang Li getting off the carriage in the distance.

Ding Zuo suddenly burst out laughing, got off his horse, strode up to Gu Jinzhi, bowed and said, "It's my honor to be sent off by Prince Shu, I owe it to my little cousin!"

"General, go all the way here, be careful on the way." Gu Jinzhi's tone was gentle and his expression was sincere.Wen can □ □ Wu can set the country, the prosperity of a country is inseparable from the soldiers stationed at the border.

"The border is now stable, and it is only a few months before the enemy army of the neighboring country is defeated. They are seriously injured, and even if they recover, it will take three to five years. When I return to the border to garrison this time, the days are the same as those in Beijing. Apart from eating and drinking, I just listen to them. The soldiers under your command are gossiping, and it won't be our turn to fight, so you can rest assured." Ding Zuo said carelessly, and winked at Jiang Li: "You don't need to send my little cousin, it's so hypocritical."

Jiang Li's eyes went far away for a moment, and he said coldly, "I didn't intend to send it off at first."

"Ah?" Ding Zuo touched a nail, wanting to cry but no tears.

Jiang Li looked at him as if he was very happy, and smiled undisguisedly: "Maybe one day I have a chance, I can go to the Northwest Military Camp to see you."

"Don't, don't." Ding Zuo stretched out his hands and shied away: "You should stay in Jinling honestly, live in the palace with peace of mind, and live your life happily. Don't use your brain, even if you want to run away , and someone has to be willing to let it go.”

Ding Zuo pointed out something, glanced at Gu Jinzhi with ulterior motives, then quickly flashed back to Jiang Li, and said with a smile: "Of course, I have to teach His Royal Highness Zhaojun Wang more when I have time, at least it's you What about half of the students, can't they be called teachers in vain?"

"My cousin cares about King Zhaojun."

Ding Zuo smiled and said nothing.

Lord Grim drunk lying on the battlefield, how many people have fought in ancient times.The sky is vast, the wind is rustling,

Ding Zuo jumped on his horse and did not change his playful smile when he was about to leave: "I will send you off for thousands of miles and I will have to say goodbye. The last general will leave here. Take care, Lord Shu." After Ding Zuo finished speaking, he took another look at Jiang Li, "Also. Please take good care of this little cousin of the general."

Gu Jinzhi: "Don't worry, General."

Jiang Li cupped his hands in a salute: "General Ding is gone."

Ding Zuo looked up to the sky and smiled, and finally looked back at the city gate, as if he wanted to find someone's figure among the shadows, although he knew it was impossible.

Waving the whip, let the wind and sand rage, the waves are surging, and go away without dust.

"Li'er, let's go." Gu Jinzhi took Jiang Li's wrist and led him back to the carriage.

Yu Tai rode on horseback and followed around, fearing that Gu Jinzhi would forget about his business, he hurriedly reminded him: "My lord, Princess Mingxia is full moon today, my lord, don't forget to enter the palace."

Gu Jinzhi really forgot about it, thanks to Yu Tai's reminder: "Yes, this king has prepared a full moon gift in advance, can you bring it with you?"

"Don't worry, my lord, the little one is taking it with me."

"That's right, let's go directly to the palace." Gu Jinzhi lifted the curtain of the car and looked out: "Turn left ahead and send Li'er back to the palace first."

Just as Yu Tai was about to respond, the groom driving the carriage in front suddenly said: "Your Majesty, a flower picker recently appeared on the road ahead. The officers and soldiers set up defenses, arresting people and searching houses. It's very chaotic. It may be inconvenient to walk from there. "

"Then go straight." Gu Jin knew: "It's just a long detour, and it won't waste much time."

"Yes." When the groom drove past the fork in front of him, he could hear the loud and noisy voices.As the groom said, the whole street was in chaos, and the people complained.

"When did the flower picker come out? How come this king has never heard of it?" Gu Jinzhi couldn't hold back his enthusiasm for watching the excitement.

Yu Tai hurriedly explained: "It appeared half a month ago. It's nothing serious. The flower picker didn't pick a flower at all, so he broke into the girl's house and walked around before leaving. He came and went without a trace. He was dressed in night clothes and had strong martial arts skills, which made people panic. It is said that he was caught by the officers and soldiers patrolling at night a week ago, but the result can be imagined, he made people run away without even looking at his face."

"If you are a flower-picker but don't pick flowers, what's the reason?" Gu Jinzhi cast doubtful eyes on Jiang Li, who didn't seem to be interested in these things.Just said lightly: "Is no one throwing anything?"

"No, no." Yu Tai said: "It's not stealing, nor is it stealing people. The flower picker went in and out of dozens of girls' boudoirs, causing chaos in every house, but the girls didn't seem to suffer. But this matter It's about the clean reputation of my daughter's family, so no one can ask in depth. The little one is just curious, so I asked a little brother who works in the yamen."

Yu Tai thought of something that seemed a little hard to say, hesitated for a long time, and said with a blushing face: "I also heard that the flower picker seems... seems to have broken into the man's dormitory..."

Gu Jinzhi, who was originally just a lively listener, was very casual, and was taken aback suddenly: "Is this true?"

"It may be true, or it may be a rumor in the market." Yu Tai said: "In recent days, there have indeed been thieves breaking into the mansions of several sons, but the servants found out early, and the little thieves ran away without success. "

Gu Jinzhi couldn't help showing a sneer, thinking that there are all kinds of weird things in this world.It is not enough for flower pickers to spoil women, they also have to get their hands on men.

There was a lot of people on the street, and Gu Jinzhi in the carriage was thoughtful: "I neither want people nor make money, are you looking for something, or someone?"

As the carriage drove forward, Jiang Li lifted the curtain and looked at the red sky in the distance.The sun is thinning on the western mountains, and the setting sun melts gold.Many shops are ready to close their stalls and passers-by are also busy looking for inns to stay.

Looking at it, Jiang Li's eyes suddenly froze, and his face turned pale: "Stop!"

Yu Tai was taken aback: "What's wrong, Mr. Jiang?"

The groom subconsciously tightened the reins, Gu Jinzhi looked at Jiang Li in surprise: "Li'er?"

Jiang Li got up suddenly, jumped out of the carriage a few steps, turned around and bowed to Gu Jinzhi, his face pale as snow: "My lord, go directly to the palace, there is no need to take a detour to send me back to the mansion. This place is not far from the mansion, I can walk back by myself. "

Gu Jinzhi's heart trembled heavily, and he realized something instantly, as if his heart had been pricked by a needle: "Li'er, you..."

"My lord, let's go into the palace, don't make the emperor wait." Jiang Li bowed slightly again.Gu Jinzhi's heart throbbed, and he couldn't help regretting that he had chosen this path because he didn't think carefully.

Going forward, although you will arrive at Prince Shu's Mansion, you will pass through Jiang Mansion on the way, which is the only place where Jiang Li dare not set foot in the whole world.

Joy is in Jiangfu, sorrow is also in Jiangfu, and despair is also in Jiangfu.Since he was born, he has hardly left Jiangfu.When he was finally able to leave that big prison, he had already changed.From a carefree young master protected by his father, to an extremely cold, extremely cruel person.

The night wind blew on the thin shirt, a burst of heart-piercing cold.Jiang Li was walking alone on the street. It was dusk and the lights were just coming on. The passers-by gradually decreased. The surroundings were deserted, but not far ahead was brightly lit and bustling.

Looking down, it turned out to be Xiangxue Pavilion.