Chapter 131: The cloak will send you, and the meal will be paid
Guan Yunchong has always been loyal, righteous and courageous.
Ever since Su Ling saved his eldest brother and third brother through his righteousness, he has long regarded Su Ling as a close friend.
Now that I see him like this, I can't bear it.
Su Ling knew that this Guan Yunchong was not Huang Kuijia, and he always had to obey Xiao Yuanche's orders.
If he says to kill people, he must kill people.
Su Ling was so panicked that she shouted to Du Heng with all her strength: "Du Heng, stop him!"
Unexpectedly, Du Heng shook his head and said: "Guan Zhuangshi is a good man, we don't want to be so arrogant, strong man, just wait, count me among them."
Okay, another impulsive one.
Su Ling could only bear the pain and propped up his body, and said urgently to Guan Yunchong and Du Heng: "Brother Guan, Du Heng, if you really go, I will die in front of the bed!"
Du Heng was startled, and then Guan Yunchong dug his long knife into the snow and turned around and walked back quickly.
He held Su Ling's hand again and said tremblingly: "Brother Su... do you think Guan is impulsive?"
Su Ling shook his head and said: "Brother Guan is calm. Su Ling knows that Brother Guan is not impulsive."
Guan Yunchong nodded, and Fang Yu said earnestly: "Brother Su, just understand. That Xiao Yuanche wholeheartedly protects his son has chilled the hearts of people all over the world. Furthermore, he wields power tyrannically, bullies the emperor from above, and suppresses the ministers from below.
Why should I protect such a cunning person? My brother is loyal and kind. Brother Su, why don't you abandon Xiao Yuanche? Let's go together to find out about my brother. How about we support him?"
Su Ling smiled bitterly in her heart, Liu Xuanhan had newly acquired Xizhou, and his own foundation was unstable. Xiao Yuanche just went along with the situation and gave Liu Xuanhan the position of Xizhou Mu because Xiao Shen was about to fight and had no time to care about him.
If he really went, he would still be in disarray in the end.
He is not arrogant enough to think that he can stir up the world by himself and help Liu Xuanhan achieve world success.
It seems that Guan Yunchong did not know that Liu Xuanhan was already the shepherd of Xizhou. If he knew, he would definitely look for it.
It's such a troublesome time, just don't tell him.
Su Ling then sighed and said: "How could I not know the truth behind what brother Yun Chong said? Just looking at the world, how many people can compete with Xiao Yuanche? Although Xiao Yuanche has the power, he is different from Wang Xi back then. He always
He has never killed the people. This alone does not count as a heinous crime. Furthermore, after he took over Longtai, Longtai, Bacheng, Banan, and surrounding counties and villages had some of the past atmosphere. This can be regarded as his
A great achievement!"
"But he..."
Su Ling waved her hands and said: "How can Su Ling not know what Brother Guan wants to say? A man should be able to bend and stretch. Who am I? I am just a small Xicao, and Xiao Jianshu is the actual direct descendant of Sikong.
Elder! When the direct elder acts, it’s just a matter of one sentence to say who to kill. How can I not know this truth, brother?"
Guan Yunchong was silent.
Su Ling added: "Now, Xiao Yuanche has banned the three young masters, imprisoned Xiao Jianshu, sent important ministers to guard my bed, and even let Cang Shu come in person. He has given me a huge favor. A little
Su Ling feels really uneasy every time he thinks about the fact that the young Xicao has caused the two young masters to be convicted!"
Guan Yunchong sighed and said, "Can Brother Su just endure it like this?"
Su Ling smiled bitterly and said: "What else can be done? He is in a high position, which is a huge honor. How can I not appreciate it?"
Guan Yunchong sighed, nodded and said: "Brother Su, if you feel aggrieved in the future, come look for me and my brother!"
Su Ling nodded.
Guan Yunchong sat for a while longer before saying goodbye and leaving.
Only Su Ling and Du Heng were left in the house.
Du Heng then sat in front of Su Ling's couch and looked at him with a look of distress on his face.
Suddenly he opened his mouth and started crying.
Su Ling hurriedly comforted him and said, "What are you doing? I'm not dead. It's like crying in mourning."
Du Heng then cried and said: "Su Ling, let me tell you again, if anything happens in the future, can you take me with you! I'm afraid you are really dead and there is no one around to collect the body...
.”
One sentence touched Su Ling's heart.
Wandering around, people around me stopped and walked around.
Then Du Heng is his real brother.
Suddenly, he burst into tears.
............
Ten days later, even though Su Ling had taken the gallbladder, he was able to heal illnesses again.
He was actually much better and could actually walk around, but the injuries on his back were still a bit shocking.
In addition, the internal injuries to the heart and lungs were even worse, and the coughing became more frequent.
After another two or three days, he could move freely.
During the more than ten days that Su Ling was recovering from his injuries, the heavy snow almost never stopped. The weather in Longtai has become extremely cold.
Xiao Cangshu comes early every day to talk to Su Ling.
This child is sincere and knows that the Xiao family can't help Su Ling, so he always feels guilty.
Su Ling doesn't want such a person to bear the guilt in his heart, so please be more lenient with him.
Xiao Cangshu even introduced Su Ling as his confidant.
After getting along for more than ten days, the two of them sometimes talked about people's hearts, and sometimes talked about the situation in the world.
Su Ling's extensive citations and quotations from scriptures often opened Xiao Cangshu's horizons, and he secretly claimed to be strange.
They often look like they are listening to the teachings.
Su Ling sometimes thought that maybe Cang Shu was an important reason why he chose to stay.
After Cang Shu left, Su Ling always put on a fur-collared cloak and leaned against the door.
In front of my eyes, the heavy snow fell silently.
Su Ling seemed to be waiting for someone to arrive.
From early morning to night, it stands for a long time.
It has been like this for more than ten days.
However, the person he was waiting for never showed up.
Sometimes, he was full of hope, thinking that the person would come.
Sometimes I feel full of disappointment, thinking that that person will definitely not come.
When he was bored, he held the snowflakes in his hands.
Counted them carefully.
That snowflake really has six petals.
The first month of the year flew by like this.
After all, he didn't wait for him.
Well, he must have forgotten it since he was so busy!
Isn't it?
Su Ling slowly turned around and walked into the room.
The candle went out and there was no light.
............
At the beginning of the month, it was snowing and the clouds were low.
Sikong Mansion.
Xiao Yuanche was sitting in the study, with only Boning beside him.
He glanced at the books on the desk for a few times, then slowly put them down and said, "Bo Ning, how was the investigation?"
Boning hurriedly clasped his fists and said, "My subordinates are incompetent. Ling Yijian seems to have disappeared out of thin air. I have searched for him for a long time, but no trace of him has been found."
Xiao Yuanche nodded and said without dissatisfaction: "He is from the Jianghu and his methods are extraordinary. It's normal that you can't find him..."
He paused and then asked, "Did Jianshu check it?"
Boning nodded and said: "After checking, the second young master really only said that he would take Su Ling's life, and he did not disregard the safety of the female young master."
Xiao Yuanche nodded with some relief, and then said: "Who gave the order privately?"
"One of the young master's staff, Bai Shen, Wen Chuyi."
Xiao Yuanche frowned, thought for a while and said: "Look for an opportunity, except..."
Bonin nodded in agreement.
Suddenly Xiao Yuanche waved his hand and said: "That's all, leave it to Jianshu, that person may still be useful..."
Boning was startled for a moment, then nodded and said, "Here!"
Xiao Yuanche lowered his head and read the book for a while, then raised his head and said with a burning look in his eyes: "How was the investigation in Bijian Pavilion?"
Boning said hurriedly: "It is indeed the Red Peony Shadow, and it is also the residence of their shadow master named Mu."
Xiao Yuanche thought deeply and said, "Oh? Your surname is Mu, is it a boy or a girl?"
Boning shook his head and said, "This has not been found yet."
Xiao Yuanche sighed and said: "After Mingshu, the Shadow Division has slacked off so much!"
Boning looked stern and said: "I will double this time..."
Xiao Yuanche waved his hand and said: "That's all, just do it yourself and do it well!"
"Here!"
"Has he been there?"
Boning shook his head and said: "As for the news that my subordinate knows, he has never been to Bijian Pavilion during the day, and he doesn't know it at night."
Xiao Yuanche nodded and said: "Okay, Bijian Pavilion and Hongshaoying will investigate slowly. Don't rush it. The intelligence from the north must be the top priority right now."
"My subordinate understands!"
Xiao Yuanche waved his hand and Boning left.
As soon as Boning left, his companion Wei Changan walked quickly to the study.
Xiao Yuanche was just about to continue reading when he saw Wei Changan coming, so he asked: "What's going on with Wei Banpan?"
Wei Changan half-smiled, and whispered: "Master, Su Ling is here."
"He's still here..."
It was hard to tell whether Xiao Yuanche was sad or happy.
"Master, have you seen him or not..." Wei Changan asked in a questioning tone.
Xiao Yuanche glanced at him sideways and said, "Why don't you see me? He is my Xi Caopu... take him to my study, and besides..."
Xiao Yuanche confessed a few words in Wei Changan's ear.
Wei Changan then nodded.
Outside Sikong Mansion.
The snow has just begun to fall, Longtai is covered with heavy snow, and the ancient city is covered with white snow, reflecting the red walls.
A young man in white clothes was standing proudly outside Sikong's mansion.
The cold wind blew his clothes and floated slowly.
It was Su Ling.
After waiting for a while, the royal gate of Sikong Mansion opened.
Wei Changan came out and said with a smile on his face: "Su Caoyu, Sikong is waiting for you in the study, please come with me!"
Su Lingfang nodded and said with a smile: "Thank you for your hard work, Mr. Wei..."
Wei Changan said he didn't dare, and then led Su Ling into Sikong Mansion.
Not even more than a month had passed, Su Ling actually felt that this Sikong Mansion was a little strange.
As soon as he entered the backyard of the study, he heard Xiao Yuanche's rich voice coming from the study: "Su Ling, come inside, it's cold outside, you have just recovered from a serious illness..."
Wei Changan led Su Ling a few steps forward before saluting.
Only then did Su Ling step into Xiao Yuanche's room.
But he saw Xiao Yuanche looking at him with a smile. When he saw him coming, he patted the chair next to him affectionately and said: "Come, sit closer."
Su Ling was not polite, so she thanked him and sat down.
Xiao Yuanche stood up again, personally moved the charcoal brazier towards him and said with a smile: "You are in good health, and the heavy snow has not yet melted. Come here, warm yourself up. If you have something to do, don't rush for a while, let Cang Shu or Bai Yi take it with you."
Just come here and tell me!"
Su Ling hurriedly shook her head and said, "Su Ling hasn't seen Sikong for a few days. She missed him in her heart and her health has improved, so she thought of coming to see him."
Xiao Yuanche nodded and said: "I've been too busy these days and can't get away. Otherwise, I would have gone to see you long ago. Su Ling, you won't blame me."
After saying that, he still looked at Su Ling with a smile.
Su Ling hurriedly shook his head and said: "Sikong is busy with government affairs, and it is a critical time with the north. Su Ling understands."
Xiao Yuanche laughed and said, "You said you won't blame me? There are only two of us here, why are we still called Sikong?"
Su Ling was startled, and then said seriously: "Sikong's words are wrong. It turns out that Su Ling is a worshipper, and he has no close affiliation with Sikong. Now I am the Xicao of Sikong's house, so naturally I can't be called this
It can’t be so casual anymore.”
"Really?"
Su Ling nodded and said: "You are Sikong of the Great Jin Dynasty. There is nothing wrong with calling you Sikong. Furthermore, Su Ling's name is just a title. How he treats you in his heart has never changed."
Xiao Yuanche nodded meaningfully and said: "It's never changed, that's good!"
As he spoke, he suddenly stood up and said word by word: "Su Ling, the Xiao family can't help you!"
Su Ling's expression became solemn, then he stood up in panic and said, "Sikong, what Sikong said is serious!"
Xiao Yuanche waved his hand and said in a deep voice: "Su Ling, if you don't say anything, I understand that you still have resentment in your heart... Jianshu is the actual eldest son of my Xiao family, but he did this
Things like this have caused you to live and die, because I, Xiao Yuanche, have no way of teaching my son!"
Su Ling looked solemn, stood up in a hurry, and bowed: "Sikong, don't say that. If you say this, how will Su Ling handle himself? I am originally from the mountains, and I have been favored by Sikong. I have received many favors and made every effort.
Even before he was established, he already had an official status. How could Su Ling not be grateful when Sikong took such a fancy to him?"
Xiao Yuanche looked at him meaningfully and said, "You really don't have any resentment..."
Su Ling suddenly smiled and then said: "Do you want Sikong to tell you the truth or a lie?"
Xiao Yuanche's eyes were a bit playful: "What's the meaning of the truth, and what's the meaning of lies?"
Su Ling understood that a high-ranking person like Xiao Yuanche was very scheming, and he would be suspicious if he kept saying some superficial things.
Just play it by ear.
"The lies are just those..."
Su Ling's voice was a little loud and said: "The truth is, Su Ling has resentment in his heart, a huge resentment."
"Oh?" Xiao Yuanche still looked at Su Ling with a smile.
Su Ling nodded and said: "Su just thinks that Sikong's treatment is really unfair and unfair to Su Ling! Although Su Ling has only one life, he is seriously injured. I am second to none, Jingshu is your daughter, so
Xiao Jianshu ignores blood relatives and pretends to be the son of a human being!"
Xiao Yuanche listened and nodded, squinting his eyes and said: "Good point, continue!"
Su Ling added: "I thought that Sikong would be so angry that he would severely punish Xiao Jianshu, but it's just a matter of confinement. When he is released, it's just a matter of your words."
Xiao Yuanche was not annoyed at all, he laughed and said: "Yes, what kind of punishment is this? Isn't it child's play?"
Su Ling was startled at first, then smiled lightly and said, "Sikong, you said this yourself, Su Ling didn't."
Xiao Yuanche then nodded and said, "If you are so resentful, why did you come to my house again today? Could it be that you are here to investigate?"
Su Ling opened his eyes wide and said with a smile: "Am I so stupid? I came here to ask you to accuse me? What am I trying to do? I'm trying to get those so-called passionate people from the Qing School?"
Xiao Yuanche pointed at Su Ling with his hand and said with a smile: "You, you..."
Su Ling then bowed seriously and said: "Sikong, a hero in the world, you are the only one who takes this as a joke..."
Xiao Yuanche laughed loudly and said: "There are many people in the world who are talking about me. If I take it all to heart, can I still sit still? Just let them say it, it's just words. What can they do to me?"
Su Ling also laughed, and then he said: "Su Ling was indeed resentful at first, but Su Ling is a sensible person, and a person who understands Sikong's difficulties."
Xiao Yuanche then stopped smiling and said meaningfully: "Oh? Tell me."
Only then did Su Ling talk about it: "Su Ling, I am a small official in the Western Cao Dynasty. Who is Mr. Jianshu Sishu? He is the successor of Sikong! If the punishment is severe, how will the subjects return to their hearts in the future? If the punishment is light, how will Ansu be safe?"
Ling Zhixin? So, how to find the right balance is a big problem."
"Go on..." Xiao Yuanche said solemnly.
Su Ling nodded and said: "Actually, when Su Ling thought of this, he no longer felt any resentment. If the boy didn't have such a huge weight in Sikong's heart, why would Sikong have to think about it so much and bother him so much? Xiaoxi, Cao Tong, just kill him.
Kill him, the official Sikong can’t kill the junior official, or what?”
"Being grounded, being confined, talking about whether it is serious or not, whether it is light or not, only this is the true character of Sikong! Only in this way, one will not lose a lot of face to the two young masters, and secondly, Su Ling also knows that he is in Sikong
It’s so heavy in my heart!”
Xiao Yuanche sighed, nodded and said, "The one who knows me is Su Ling!"
He then said: "If you weren't so honest, I might be suspicious of you. People say that I, Xiao Yuanche, am suspicious, but that's not the case. It's just that there are too many of them and I am not enough, and I don't dare to be as honest as you!"
Su Ling cupped his hands again and said: "Su Ling is not so arrogant that he wants to pay for Master Jianshu's life. Besides, I won't die either!"
Xiao Yuanche nodded and said: "Su Ling, you really see clearly!"
Suddenly he shouted angrily toward the door: "You traitor, why don't you get in here!"
Su Ling was a little surprised and hurriedly looked towards the door.
I saw a tall man walking in slowly, wearing coarse clothes and rough shoes, as if he was wearing a sin.
It was Xiao Jianshu.
Su Ling's heart turned. He had never thought that Xiao Yuanche would let Xiao Jianshu be present.
Xiao Jianshu walked in, glanced at Su Ling guiltily, then bowed and said: "Master Su..."
Xiao Yuanche said coldly with anger: "Did you understand what Su Ling said just now?"
Xiao Jianshu lowered his head and whispered: "My child understands..."
Xiao Yuanche said in a deep voice: "Remember?"
"Kid, remember!"
Xiao Yuanche then slapped the table and said: "Get over here! Apologize to Su Ling!"
Xiao Jianshu was startled at first, and the reluctance on his face disappeared in an instant. Then he came to Su Ling, just about to go and pray.
Su Ling suddenly stirred up his spirit, dodged to the side, and hurriedly supported Xiao Jianshu. His voice was sincere and said: "How dare Su accept the young master's worship? The young master was punished because of Su Ling, which already made Su Ling feel uneasy. How can I hope that the young master will accept this?"
Sir, don’t blame Su Ling!”
Xiao Jianshu nodded hurriedly and said: "Master Su's words make Jianshu even more embarrassed! He is extremely regretful."
Xiao Yuanche nodded and said: "Okay, go back and continue the confinement..."
Xiao Jianshu then saluted Xiao Yuanche and said, "Father, don't be angry... take care of yourself!"
After saying this, he turned around to leave.
Su Ling suddenly turned to him and said: "Sir, wait a minute, Su Ling has something to say!"
A trace of hatred flashed in Xiao Jianshu's eyes, and it disappeared in an instant, and then he said respectfully: "Master Su, if you have anything to say, Jianshu is listening attentively!"
Xiao Yuanche also seemed puzzled and said: "Su Ling, tell him to go back. He deserves to be punished for the trouble he caused!... What is there to say!"
Su Ling suddenly took a step forward, bowed towards Xiao Yuanche and said loudly.
"Su Ling begs Sikong to forgive Mr. Jianshu and spare him the punishment of being imprisoned!"
Xiao Jianshu and Xiao Yuanche were a little shocked at the same time, and they both looked at Su Ling speechless.
After a long while, Xiao Yuanche looked normal and said: "Su Ling, do you really want to plead for this traitor?"
Su Ling nodded and said: "Yes and no, although I am begging for Young Master, I am doing it for Sikong's sake!"
Xiao Yuanche suddenly intercepted the words and said in a deep voice: "Su Ling... don't say anything further, I already know what you want! I will exempt Xiao Jianshu from being imprisoned now!"
Su Ling then smiled lightly and said, "Thank you Sikong..."
Xiao Yuanche calmed down his thoughts and snorted to Xiao Jianshu: "The confinement is exempted. Just like your brother, it will be three months, no, half a year! Go find your eldest wife Dugu Niao Niao
, let her teach you to copy the Buddhist scriptures a thousand times! Calm down your mind! If you are frivolous and reckless, should you be my son, Xiao Yuanche?"
Xiao Jianshu was ecstatic. He had never thought that he would pass the test so quickly. He suppressed the ecstasy in his heart and hurriedly knelt down to Xiao Jianshu and said, "Thank you father for your kindness!"
Xiao Yuanche glared at him again and said, "Thank you for what I did! Thank you Su Ling!"
Xiao Jianshu thanked Su Ling and turned around.
But when he came to the courtyard alone, he suddenly walked down slowly, with a hint of sinisterness and cruelty in his eyes. He secretly turned his head and stared at Su Ling in the room, and whispered: "Su Ling, others don't know why my father is here."
I want to protect you, but I know that you have to wear your jade bracelet, and next time...next time, it won’t be so cheap!"
He suddenly hurried away into the darkness.
After Xiao Jianshu walked away, Xiao Yuanche smiled and said: "Don't let that traitor disturb our mood. I have a good thing to tell you!"
Su Ling was a little surprised and said: "Oh, good thing? Su Ling is all ears."
Xiao Yuanche seemed to be in a good mood and said: "There is news from Shaliang. Ma Xunzhang is willing to sincerely join the imperial court and is even more willing to present his second son. Now he has set off and will arrive at Longtai, Kyoto soon! Su Ling is still a good plan for you.
ah!"
Su Ling also smiled and said: "That's Master Zhong's credit. Su Ling just said a few words that were good or bad."
Su Ling then said again: "I wonder if the two second sons of the Ma family who have come here have Ma Siji with a white horse and a silver spear?"
Xiao Yuanche shook his head and said: "No, Su Ling, you have asked me twice why you are so interested in Ma Siji..."
Su Ling couldn't say that he was the master who almost didn't kill you, so he could only shake his head and said: "It doesn't matter, there are always two coming."
Xiao Yuanche nodded and said: "Sha Liang has been dying for many years, but now we can finally take care of it!"
After saying that, he suddenly took off a big cloak from behind and said: "Girl Jing Shu wore yours, you can wear this one, it's newly made!"
Su Ling quickly leaned over and took it with both hands.
............
On Zhuque Street, there was heavy snow, covering all the bluestone roads on Zhuque Street.
There are wealthy houses on the street, with red eaves and red walls, and deep snow.
Occasionally, a few street shops open, but there are only a few customers.
Su Ling held the big cloak and walked on the snowy ground.
He looked at the big cloak silently, with no joy or sadness on his face, just talking to himself.
"This is what I got in exchange for a narrow escape from death..."
His body was a little stooped, and there was a chill in his heart and lungs.
Suddenly, he coughed violently again.
He endured the tearing pain caused by his cough, half straightened his body, and continued to move forward slowly.
Street stall, freshly steamed millet bread.
The cage was still steaming slightly.
In the winter snow, the cover and the heat are intertwined and rising.
He is too cold.
Half straightening up, he walked in and sat down stiffly.
"A basket of steamed buns."
The stall owner placed a basket of steamed buns in front of him.
He glanced at the large cloak in his hands.
I rolled it up without any nostalgia and stuffed it into the stall owner's arms.
I'll give you the big cloak, and you'll pay for the meal.
Say it.
Suddenly he grabbed two millet bread buns with both hands and stuffed them into his mouth.