My name should be Gu Chenglang
The emerald forest, through the sparse light, is dyed with a rich golden color.
A tall and handsome figure, followed by a group of horses as numerous as feathers, came from here in the backlight.
Wearing heavy armor, the leader also walked lightly and with a nimble posture.
The light and airy aura that emanates from him should be the first impression shared by all who meet him.
His calm and composed manner seemed to be ingrained in his bones. Even his unforgettable appearance had a sense of detachment from the hustle and bustle of the world, making people want to watch him from afar without getting too close to him.
His handsome eyes should have been calm, but when the figure in front of him gradually approached, exclamations and sighs came from behind him because of the person's appearance.
The usual calm coldness in Gu Chenglang's eyes finally revealed a hint of confusion between his fluttering eyelashes: "You... who are you to me?"
Gu Chengjue looked at the man in front of him with a cold look of vigilance between his brows. Although he had been prepared for this, he still felt as if his heart was tightly gripped by the alienation in his eyes, and he felt suffocated.
Sure enough, I still lost my memory.
Song Tiaotiao's guess was confirmed. Looking at this scene, she could only sigh in her heart that it was a blessing in disguise.
She leaned over to Gu Chengjue's hand and gently placed it on his little finger. Seeing Gu Chengjue looking down at her with a dim look in his eyes, she nodded gently and offered silent comfort.
Gu Chengjue's eyelashes fluttered as he grasped Song Tiaotiao's fingertips. Then, before the smile faded from his lips, he gathered up the remaining courage and, with one breath, uttered the difficult word, "Brother..."
In an instant, everything was silent and still.
Under the curious and confused gazes of the rebels, Gu Chengjue and Gu Chenglang walked side by side to an empty and deserted place in the forest.
After hearing Gu Chengjue's many stories about the past, Gu Chenglang lowered his eyes and remained silent for a moment before saying, "Ever since I was rescued, my memories have been like flowers in the fog, I can't remember them clearly... But recently, I often recall certain things in my mind or dreams. Among them, there was a voice telling me that I should have come to Songbai Village, a village in the far north... And I originally had a happy family there, where I had my parents, my wife, and my son..."
As he spoke, he gently stroked the scar across his forehead. His dark eyes, as he looked up at Gu Chengjue, were filled with emotion. "I have another brother, named Chengjue."
Song Tiaotiao did not follow up on the brotherly talk between Gu Chengjue and Gu Chenglang.
Some things still need to be explained to each other separately.
Therefore, Song Tiaotiao and Shen Pinglang were settled on the spot by the officer they met when they first entered the forest, waiting for Gu Chengjue and the others to return.
Bored, Song Tiaotiao saw that the rebels had gradually let down their guard against them, so he began to listen to their conversation.
"You said that further north is the Mobei camp. Will those people in the camp fight us?"
"I don't think so. The war in the west is the most pressing right now, and the imperial court is still withholding food and military pay. The court's expenses are already insufficient, and it can't appease the rest of the country. So many people along the way have called for our war, but in reality, it's just talk. Either they're just pretending, or they're simply lacking the strength. Since our reputation has spread, how many times have the guards abandoned the city the moment our troops have barely made it to the top of the city? We've captured dozens of such people. Wherever our army goes, military discipline is strict. We never burn, kill, or loot. Even so, they are so scared that they beg for mercy, like dogs that have lost their homes. It's really eye-opening."
"That's true, but it's these spineless good-for-nothings who love to bully the common people. Not to mention the young men forced into service in the west, even in the east, corrupt officials from all over the country are forcing military rations on the newly sprouted dry land..." At this point, he sighed, "If General Ning Wang were still alive, this vast land would be as peaceful as before. Those western bandits wouldn't be so rampant, and the common people wouldn't be suffering."
"What a pity for General Gu. He lived a life of wisdom and bravery, yet he was wrongly convicted... Although the amnesty is widely debated, families like these who have been wronged can at least relieve themselves of some of the heavy burden they bear."
"Speaking of which, two days ago, when we were trying the bandits, the leader said that the court seemed to be reexamining many cases that were previously suspected of being unjust..."
Song Tiaotiao's eyes flickered. She was listening intently when she saw the officer who had just left return with a lot of food in his hands. He smiled and handed it to them, "Miss, and this brother, I apologize for not entertaining you well just now. This is the rations I saved for the journey. You must be hungry by now. Come, let's eat together."
Seeing the officer's sincerity, Song Tiaotiao finally couldn't refuse his kindness amidst his hearty laughter. He took the fruit with a faint smile and said, "Brother, as a soldier, you naturally have to ensure the safety of the march. You just did your job, and I understand you."
Seeing that the officer was trying to bridge the gap, Chen Pinglang nodded and took the food he offered. "That's all right. Since you've been following Brother Cheng Lang around, you're naturally a smart person. You're thinking about military affairs, and you're worthy of being brothers."
The officer nodded as if relieved, then laughed in surprise, "Brother Chenglang? So Alang is a two-character name. Since you two are old friends of Alang, we are even closer. I heard that in Songbai Village, where you are going back, there is a well-known Tiaotiao Food Store. I have been admiring it for a long time. The people say that the food there is both delicious and inexpensive. The young shopkeeper is young, but his heart is as kind as his appearance. He is like a Bodhisattva or fairy who has descended from heaven, giving free porridge to the refugees and offering good advice to the people. When we get there, let's not disperse. I will treat you to a good meal there."
After hearing this, Song Tiaotiao was overwhelmed by the unstinting praise. Her eyes flickered with flattery and she secretly lowered her hot face.
Chen Pinglang's eyes moved over Song Tiaotiao's expression, but he couldn't help but chuckle: "The person in front of you is the shopkeeper of Tiaotiao Food Store."
The officer was stunned upon hearing this. When he recovered, his eyes were filled with uncontrollable admiration. He looked at Song Tiao Tiao and nodded repeatedly: "My God, there are so many coincidences in the world. Miss Tiao Tiao, your cooking skills and good deeds have been widely spread in the northern border in recent months. Now that I have seen you in person for the first time, I am really..."
At this point, the officer seemed to be at a loss for words to express his true feelings, so he pretended to think hard, his face flushed red with frustration.
Seeing that he was hesitant to speak, Song Tiaotiao smiled and shook her head: "When we get there, I'll treat you to a meal."
The officer smiled brightly upon hearing this and nodded deeply. After a moment, his eyes froze, and he looked forward with a smile: "A Lang."
Gu Chenglang raised a faint smile at the corner of his lips and nodded in response. Then, he looked at Song Tiaotiao and Shen Pinglang and nodded in greeting.
When he reached Song Tiaotiao, Gu Chenglang glanced at Gu Chengjue and said slowly, "I heard from Chengjue that you are Tiaotiao, my sister-in-law."
Hearing the strange and harsh name, Song Tiaotiao's eyes flickered, and she unconsciously cast a teasing and questioning look at Gu Chengjue.
But Gu Chengjue seemed to have expected this, he lowered his eyes and smiled softly, but the shimmering light between his eyelashes clearly proved that he was secretly peeking at her.
Seeing this, Song Tiaotiao's eyes flickered, and he looked back at Gu Chenglang with a low smile, nodded and said, "Yes, Brother Chenglang, it's really great to see you again. Mother-in-law, Sister-in-law Bo Shuang, and Zhao'er, they have been waiting for your return."
Hearing the familiar yet vague name in the dream, Gu Chenglang's indifferent eyes were already shimmering unconsciously, and his lips opened and closed repeatedly, but no words came out.
After a while, he seemed to come back to his senses and murmured, "It's all the people in my dream..."
It seems that the memory is recovering.
Thinking of this, Song Tiaotiao felt relieved.
The person I miss day and night is about to meet again after a long separation. It should be a good time and a beautiful scene...
A faint smile appeared on Song Tiaotiao's lips.
Gu Chenglang's mood calmed down, as he looked at the officer beside him who was smiling at them. He introduced them, "Abei, this is my younger brother. Chengjue, this is Brother Li Bei. He was the one who saved me from the stream. You can call him brother."
Hearing this, Gu Chengjue's eyes fixed, and he bowed to express his gratitude: "Brother Li and Brother Yu, I will never forget your kindness in saving my life."
Li Bei quickly helped Gu Chengjue to his feet, shaking his head and laughing. "How dare you be so arrogant? Honestly, if I hadn't saved Ah Lang, my whole family would have been killed by the bandits months ago." At this point, Li Bei hesitated and said, "Your name is Chengjue? It sounds so familiar. It seems... I seem to have heard it when we were fighting bandits. When the bandits first saw Ah Lang, they mistook him for you. They were all terrified, shouting for mercy."
Gu Chengjue shook his head, lowered his eyes and smiled faintly: "I have not had a peaceful road all the way. I heard the noise and saw it and felt annoyed, so I had to solve it from the source." When he said this, he looked at Song Tiaotiao faintly.
That's a convincing reason indeed.
Song Tiaotiao couldn't help but shake her head and chuckle. Seeing Gu Chengjue looking at her, she walked towards him with a smile and whispered, "The person you eliminated was a villain who brought disaster to the area, and you also disgusted him. So what are you worried about?"
Hearing this, Gu Chengjue looked down at Song Tiaotiao, his eyes flickering quietly, but a sense of comfort and peace came over him. He chuckled softly and nodded.
Li Bei was stunned for a moment as he listened to Gu Chengjue's explanation. Then he laughed heartily and said, "He and Alang are indeed brothers. Their demeanor and aura are truly like looking in the mirror." At this point, he changed the subject, "Alang, did you learn your full name from Brother Chengjue? At first, I only saw the word 'Jue' on your jade token, and I was so dumbfounded I couldn't pronounce it."
Gu Chenglang pondered for a moment and whispered, "My name should be Gu Chenglang."
Hearing this, Li Bei seemed to be lost in thought. Then his pupils trembled, and he took a breath and said, "Gu...Gu Chengjue? Gu Chenglang?" He frowned and looked in the direction of Songbai Village, then cast a surprised gaze back and forth between the two brothers in front of him, "This isn't...this isn't General Gu's child..."
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