Chapter 30 I don't know what title to give it
As a princess of noble status, Jing Xuan rarely experienced the emotion of "regret", but at this moment, she experienced for the first time the power of this word and the pain in her heart.
She stared at the boy in front of her expressionlessly. Her whiskers and countless hairs on her body expressed her despair at the moment. Her usually lively amber eyes were lifeless, like a pool of stagnant water.
However, the boy was still deeply immersed in the memories and couldn't extricate himself. When he got excited, he would grab Jing Yu's limbs and dance together.
Jing Yu felt like crying but had no tears. Fortunately, the boy finally finished telling the story when he was seven years old.
Chu Feng excitedly picked up a piece of grass and held it in his mouth, saying nonchalantly, "When I was eight years old..."
Jing Xuan: “…”
She likes listening to stories and all kinds of interesting things, but!
This doesn't mean she wets the bed when she's six years old with men! I was interested in peeking at girls taking baths when I was seven years old! ! !
An hour ago, Chu Mo handed her over to Chu Feng and warned her in a deep voice to be nice to the kitten.
The boy agreed very well, saying that he would take the kitten to the sky and the earth and eat all the delicious food. All the words he said almost made Jing Yu jump for joy.
As a result, the man turned around and took her to the distant hillside, looking towards the grassland, reminiscing about the past.
It’s okay to miss it, after all, it’s an interesting thing, and Jing Xuan has some interest in it.
Then the young man began to speak: "My mother said that the day I was born, the sky was cloudless but gloomy, as if a disaster was about to happen. At that time, she felt that my birth was not a good omen, so she..."
Jing Xuan thought it would be a tragic story of not being loved by her mother, but she didn't expect that -
"They forced me to give birth the next day..."
Jing Xuan: “…”
"According to the doctor, that's why I'm so stupid."
The kitten looked into the distance silently without making any comment.
Next, Jing Yu listened to the boy's past from birth to the age of seven, the simple and beautiful village, the kind and friendly villagers, the free and happy childhood, and even the trivial things were dug up.
Jing Xuan was in high spirits at the beginning, but now her heart and eyes are full of thoughts - Chu Xiaomo, Chu Xiaomo, I miss you so much...
It’s a pity that Chu Feng didn’t know Jing Xuan’s misery and continued to tell the story of when he was eight years old.
The age of eight was very important for him because he met his current brother, Chu Lei.
Perhaps it was an illusion, but Jing Xuan always felt that the boy's tone became gradually lower and sadder, which made her restrain her expression and listen to his words carefully.
"There was a famine that year, and the government did nothing. People were living in dire straits. Almost every family had people starving to death. But my sister and I lived well. Mother got food from somewhere to support the three of us. But... Mother always looked at us with despair and helplessness. My sister and I didn't understand. We could only watch her gradually become thinner and return home with wounds all over her body."
"Xiaobai, my mother is very beautiful, but... no one protects her, and we even need her to protect us."
Jing Xuan's eyes suddenly widened and she realized something.
"That night, mother did not come back. Later, she came back, but she could no longer call our names gently."
"I lived and struggled with my sister, and that same year, she died of illness."
“At the moment when I was about to die, I felt extremely happy because I saw my mother.
"But I didn't expect that my mother, who had always loved me, would push me away while crying, not allowing me to take another step forward, and then she took my sister away without hesitation, not wanting me anymore."
Jing Xuan raised her eyes and took the initiative to step forward and rub the boy's palm.
Chu Feng smiled in an unconventional way, and the wild grass in his mouth swayed along with it, looking quite handsome in a bad way.
"Don't feel sorry for me. I was miserable that year, but it was also very good because I met my brother."
"My brother was not called Chu Lei at that time. He was two years older than me and was always mean. He would not let me cry, would not let me commit suicide, would not let me be pessimistic. He would force me to laugh and eat. He was very mean and I hated him very much."
"But... he always tries his best to find food for me, always puts the warmest cloth on me, and always does everything he can to make me happy. I really, really like him."
"When I was ten years old, we met the Master."
Jing Xuan straightened up, her eyes shining.
"Initially we joined the training just for a bite to eat, but I didn't expect that my brother would become Chu Lei and I would become Chu Feng."
“Thunder and wind, ordinary yet powerful, just like us, living upright and fearlessly in this cannibalistic world.”
Chu Feng took off the weeds from his mouth, sat up straight, and said solemnly: "Xiao Bai, the master is really a very good person."
"If it weren't for him, my brother and I would never have survived. I am very grateful to the master for risking his life for him."
"but……"
but? ?
Jing Xuan's cat-like pupils widened, knowing that no matter how much was said before, it would not be as important as what was said afterwards, but... Chu Mo was a good person, so what was there to be said about? ?
The young man laughed and said what he had been preparing for half an hour: "The master always sends my brother away. I haven't seen him for several months. Isn't he pitiful?"
Jing Xuan turned her neck away indifferently and didn't look at him.
"Good boy Xiaobai, help Brother Chufeng, and I will make you grilled fish."
The pink and white little ears trembled slightly, showing a bit of heartbeat.
Chu Feng continued: "To be honest, my brother can cook any kind of fish. Do you want him to cook it for you?"
The arc of the little ears shaking became even bigger.
Chu Feng appealed to her emotions and reasoned with her: "I'll mention it later, and you just need to shout a few times to show your agreement. It's very simple."
The devilish sound lingered in my ears: "Xiao Baibai, grilled fish, steamed fish, braised fish, spicy fish..."
The amber eyes are full of fish, but...
Jing Xuan shook her head.
Chu Feng's smile froze: "Why?"
Jing Xuan glanced at him and thought: Chu Xiaomo must have something important to arrange for Chu Lei, and I can't cause him trouble.
Chu Feng didn't know what the kitten was thinking, and thought that the chips were not enough, so he immediately said: "I will tell you the story of the master!"
The cat's eyes suddenly lit up, brighter than the sun in the sky for a moment.
Seeing her like this, Chu Feng immediately became excited: "Let me think, where should I start?"
"Three years ago, Nanzhao was the first to be destroyed, followed by the five tribes of the grassland. After the battle was over, the master asked for orders to guard the border and lead the Chu family army to guard the border."
"In fact, His Majesty and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince did not intend to let the master guard the pass, but the master resolutely left the capital and guarded the Yunan Pass for three years. Xiaobai, do you know the reason?"
Jing Xuan knew that it was written in the book, and there were two reasons.
First, there are still six tribes left in the grassland, and there are still people from the grassland with evil intentions. Yunan Pass is the first pass of Dasui and has an extraordinary status. Once it is broken, Dasui will be in great danger. If Chu Mo does not guard it personally, he cannot feel at ease.
Secondly, when General Chu Yi was alive, he had been guarding here. Many years ago, when he was still a young man, Chu Mo promised his father that as long as he was there, Yunan Pass would never be breached.
The young boy at that time had never thought that the day when he would be guarding the border would come so soon, but the young general did not panic. He boldly hung the flag of the Chu family army to intimidate all the jackals and tigers who were eyeing him covetously.
The name "Dasui Mad Dog" does not sound nice, but it makes the people on the grassland terrified and tremble with fear.
Jing Xuan came back to her senses and happened to hear Chu Feng talking about the two reasons recorded in the book. After a pause, the young man bent his elbows and lay on the grass, saying slowly: "The master is a genius. According to the old general, his swordsmanship is even better than General Chu Yi. He is very powerful."
Jing Xuan's eyes lit up and she thought Chu Xiaomo was really great.
"However, no matter how powerful the swordsmanship is, it cannot defeat the open and hidden weapons on the battlefield. No matter how extraordinary the genius is, it is impossible for everything to go smoothly. The trials and dangers that the master has encountered are countless, but what cannot be killed will always make people stronger, and that is the case with the master."
Jing Xuan's joy slowly faded away as she thought of the scar on Chu Mo's chest.
"The most serious injury the master has ever suffered, let me think... it should be the sword that stabbed him in the chest."
The kitten widened its eyes and looked at him seriously.
"At that time, the military doctors said there was no hope. General Shen cried until his nose was full of snot bubbles. Military Advisor Wen even prepared a memorial. The whole army was in despair."
"No one knows how the master managed to hold on. He didn't even wait for his wounds to heal before he led his soldiers back to fight and beat the group of grassland people to a pulp."
"The master is really crazy on the battlefield, but he is the soul and faith of the entire Chu family army."
Jing Xuan slowly shifted her eyes and looked in the direction of the main tent, and she remembered what Chu Mo had said in the afternoon - I don't like war, I don't like killing, but... weak countries must be beaten, so we can only abandon all our unwillingness and move forward resolutely. This is our mission as generals.
"Xiaobai." Chu Feng smiled softly: "The Chu family army is invincible because the commander is the master. This is something everyone knows."
"To be honest, I have wondered if my master will one day become more powerful than me and become feared by the royal family."
Jing Xuan's eyes changed color and she turned her head sharply to look at him.
"I have also asked the master, and the master said that he did not know what other emperors would do, but the current emperor and the crown prince would never do so. They are both wise rulers and people he can be trusted to serve."
Perhaps the topic was too sensitive. Even though he was talking to a cat, Chu Feng did not dare to speak for too long and quickly changed the subject. However, Jing Yu fell into deep thought.
My father has always valued talents. Since he ascended the throne, he has selected virtuous and capable people and reformed the imperial examination system. He is a good emperor praised by the world. Not to mention my brother. He once said to Jing Xuan -
"In history, there are many emperors who are afraid of their subjects, but my brother thinks that they are not wise rulers."
"The monarch is wise and the ministers are virtuous. A wise monarch should be able to show his talents and be clear about rewards and punishments, and have a keen eye to distinguish between virtuous and treacherous ministers. Only in this way can virtuous ministers display their knowledge and ambitions and become ministers of the highest order. When a wise monarch meets virtuous ministers, the phoenix will rise to the sun, and the seas will be clear and the rivers will be calm, and the world will be peaceful."
From this point of view, Jing Xuan does not need to worry about Chu Mo being feared. He will definitely meet a wise ruler and write a good story of monarch and minister together.
The kitten lay lazily on the grass, looking in the direction of the main tent.
——He kept talking about Chu Mo, which made her miss Chu Mo so much.
But she also knew that now was not the time to act recklessly.
Just after leaving, Jing Yun saw many generals she had never seen before, and even heard people say that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince had also written a letter.
From the East Palace to the soldiers of the Chu Army, everyone's hearts are tense. The joyful atmosphere last night has become a dark cloud today, making it hard to breathe.
Jing Xuan glanced over and could see many soldiers training. As their weapons were wielded, they also shouted loudly. Although the distance was far, the shouts could be accurately heard by Jing Xuan.
Chu Feng also looked over and sighed slightly: "The group of people on the grassland are restless, but Tuoba Xun didn't care about it and ran to Yunan Pass instead."
Jing Xuan turned her eyes to look at him.
"If I didn't know that he had no other intentions, I would have captured him when he was a hundred miles away from the pass." Chu Feng muttered softly: "Because of him, my brother can't come back."
Jing Xuan: “…”
It’s my brother again.
She couldn't help but feel a little strange. Was Chu Feng's feelings for his brother too exaggerated?
Is it really family love? ?
The little princess was not unaware of the feelings of a gay man. Lord Wen, Marquis of Xuanping, was famous for his loyalty and was also known as a role model of gay men in the world.
He and his lover had a deep affection for each other. Even though they had no children, their love for each other remained the same for ten years, which amazed the world.
Jing Xuan was good friends with the adopted son of Marquis Wen and often went to the Marquis Xuanping's mansion to play, so she had met Marquis Wen's lover.
Unlike the rumors, the man had neither a pretty face nor a perfect figure, but Lord Wen held him in his heart and doted on him, which puzzled Jing Xuan, who was still young at that time.
Lord Wen smiled gently and said, "Little Princess, I like Ayuan not because of his appearance or figure, but because of him as a person. Regardless of whether he is a man or a woman, I only like him."
The little princess tilted her head in confusion, still not understanding.
Lord Wen said, "One day, if the little princess finds someone she loves, she will understand."
Love is so hard to understand, the little princess thought at that time.
Until now, Jing Xuan still hasn't figured it out completely, but she will never sneer at the love of short sleeves like others. Just as Lord Wen said - she likes him as a person, no matter if it's a man or a woman, she only likes him.
When Lord Wen and A Yuan were together, they were more beautiful than all the flowers blooming around them.
The little princess thought that they were actually a perfect match. After all, they were even the same gender, which was really enviable.
Now that it has come to this, the little plum blossom claw gently patted Chu Feng's calf, thinking seriously in his heart: Come on! May your brother like you too.
Chu Feng didn't know why the kitten was like it had taken the wrong medicine, and he didn't bother to care. He lazily looked at the white clouds in the sky and suddenly chuckled: "Xiaobai, the master is very well born, right?"
Jing Yu widened her eyes in horror. What? ? Do you still like Chu Xiaomo? ! !
The kitten immediately retracted its claws, and as if it was still not satisfied, it hit the boy's calf hard.
The young man didn't feel any pain and continued, "There are many girls in the capital who like the master."
Thinking of the crazy looks of those girls who tried their best to push Chu Mo to the top of the list during the annual selection of the Four Young Masters, Jing Yu nodded silently.
"There are many girls who like you at the border. In these border towns, the number of girls who like you can stretch from Yunan Pass to Qing County in Huizhou."
Thinking that it took Chu Mo a day and a half to travel the distance on horseback at full speed, Jing Yu slowly stiffened and took a deep breath.
"Every time someone expresses his feelings to the master, the master will give a reason to refuse, including the daughter of the Qing County Magistrate this time."
Jing Yu tilted her head in confusion.
Chu Feng sat up quickly, imitated Chu Mo's expression and tone, and said in a pretentious manner: "Chu has someone he likes for many years."
After he finished speaking, the boy laughed: "This is so fake, hahahaha, it sounds fake."
Jing Xuan looked up at him and saw him laughing, but she herself couldn't laugh.
Is it fake? But... would Chu Mo be the kind of person who would refuse with such a reason?
Somehow, she felt that Chu Mo was not the kind of person who would tell such a lie, so... it should be true?
——Does Chu Mo have someone he likes? Has it been years?
Jing Xuan lowered her eyes, feeling depressed, as if a stone was pressing on her.
After a while, Chu Feng was still laughing. The kitten looked up at him, feeling very annoyed, and hit his leg with its little paw again.
It didn't hurt at all, and the boy was bold enough to hold on to her short limbs and dance.
Jing Xuan was like a puppet, hanging in the air, being manipulated by him, full of despair.
[Wuwuwuwu Chu Mo!] ! ! ! 】
"Chu Feng!!" a deep and familiar voice suddenly shouted.
The boy's heart skipped a beat and the cat slipped out of his hands.
The kitten was agile and would not be knocked down. Just as she was about to land steadily, she suddenly fell into a warm embrace.
"Are you okay?" Chu Mo lowered his eyes and looked at her.
"Meow~"
[It's okay~]
Seeing that she was fine, Chu Mo breathed a sigh of relief. When he raised his eyes, his gaze was like a bolt of lightning striking the bewildered boy.
His eyes were filled with anger and rage. The boy's legs weakened for a moment and he knelt down hastily: "I know I was wrong."
Chu Mo has always been lenient towards his subordinates, and because Chu Feng is young, he is less strict with him.
Chu Feng usually smiles, but he is not stupid. He knows that his master is really angry, so he immediately lowers his head and says, "I will accept the punishment immediately."
Chu Mo frowned and stared at him without saying a word, his expression a little scary.
Jing Xuan didn't dare to make a sound for a while, but thinking about the many stories the boy had told her, she called out a few times: "Meow meow..."
[Chu Xiaomo, don't be angry. Chu Feng told me a lot of interesting stories and was very nice to me. Don't punish me too harshly. 】
Chu Mo lowered his eyes and pursed his lips: "Is it painful when your legs were pulled just now?"
[It doesn’t hurt, it doesn’t hurt. This princess knows martial arts and is very good at it. It’s just that her posture is a little ugly. And you saw it. I’m so embarrassed…]
As she thought about it, Jing Xuan snuggled into the man's arms again, her snow-white tail gently brushing across Chu Mo's arm, trying to coax him into calming down.
Chu Mo sighed silently and looked at Chu Feng indifferently: "Just use a military stick."
Chu Feng's eyes lit up slightly.
"Clean the toilet." Chu Mo stood with his back to the light, his eyes dark and gloomy: "Clean every corner."
Chu Feng: “!!!”
Die! It’s better to be beaten! ! !
Jing Xuan poked her head out to look at him, thinking: [Sweeping the floor is much better than getting beaten, not bad, no need to thank me~]
Chu Mo smiled and said, "Compared to being beaten, sweeping the floor is much better, right?"
Chu Feng: “…”
Master, before you ask if this is right or wrong, can you please first hide the dark light in your eyes? ?
Although his heart was filled with grief, he had to answer, "Yes, thank you, Master."
Chu Mo waved his hand, and the young man bent his back and went to clean the toilet, which was known as "the most evil thing in the military camp", in a dejected manner.
He even forgot the plan he had made with Jing Yun.
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