Chapter 202 Father and Son
The day after tomorrow.
Lu Yunzheng went to the command center on duty as usual, but his mind was elsewhere.
After leaving the Jokhang Temple that day, he did not return to the Lu Mansion, and today was the day that Lu Yunsheng said, General Lu would set out for the border.
"Deputy commander? Deputy commander?"
The patrol captain under his command was still waiting for Lu Yunzheng's order, but at this moment Lu Yunzheng was stroking his chest in a daze, where the letter Lu Yongzhu left for him was placed close to his body.
"Deputy commander?"
Someone shouted loudly, pulling Lu Yunzheng back from his trance.
Lu Yunzheng's expression changed again and again, and finally he turned around and said, "You just patrol the city as usual."
Lu Yunzheng strode towards the yamen and went straight to Lin Zhouzhi.
"Commander, I would like to ask for leave from you."
Upon hearing this, Lin Zhouzhi said calmly without even looking up, "If I remember correctly, the deputy commander has already used up his three-day leave."
Lu Yunzheng nodded and said, "Today is the day my father is leaving for the North. The news came suddenly, and I want to go and see him off. I hope the Command Office will be accommodating."
When Lin Zhouzhi heard this, he couldn't help but look up and look Lu Yunzheng up and down.
It was not for any other reason, but because Lu Yunzheng's words and behavior seemed much more humble than before.
He did not answer immediately, and Lu Yunzheng kept bowing and did not urge him at all.
When Lin Zhouzhi saw this, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, but he had no intention of making things difficult for Lu Yunzheng, so he nodded immediately.
"General Lu has made outstanding contributions in defending the country. Now that the general is going to the battle, it is only natural for you, as a son, to see him off. It is neither reasonable nor logical for me to stop you."
"But everything still needs to be done according to the rules. How about you take a day off today and count it as next month to comply with the official rules?"
Lu Yunzheng nodded in agreement immediately, and at this moment he felt a strange feeling in his heart.
In the past, he always felt that Lin Zhouzhi was too strict and rigid, and even seemed to be targeting him.
But looking at it again today, Lin Zhouzhi doesn't seem to be that unkind.
After walking out of the command center, Lu Yunzheng rode at full speed to the Lu Mansion.
In fact, he was still hesitant in his heart, and didn't even know what to say when they met, but he always felt that if he didn't go to see her off, he would definitely regret it.
Ouch——
Arriving at the Lu Mansion, Lu Yunzheng jumped off his horse. The gatekeeper was stunned at first when he saw Lu Yunzheng, but then he reacted:
"Master, are you back to see the general off?"
Lu Yunzheng hummed lightly and walked quickly inside, but a hurried voice came from behind him: "But Master, the general has already set off about half an hour ago."
Lu Yunzheng paused, turned around, and saw the doorman looking regretful.
"Master, the general... has been waiting for you. We were supposed to leave the capital an hour ago, but it took us half an hour..."
When Lu Yunzheng heard this, he felt a buzzing in his head and the letter in his chest became so hot that it almost burned him.
He thought... He thought...
"What I said that day was not in vain. At least my brother is willing to come back. However, no one will wait for you forever."
A man in a green robe walked out from behind the door. It was Lu Yunsheng.
When Lu Yunzheng saw Lu Yunsheng, his eyes subconsciously fell on his neck.
But the long gown Lu Yunsheng wore today had a high collar, which completely covered his neck.
Lu Yunzheng frowned, and ignoring Lu Yunsheng's sarcasm, he ran out quickly, mounted his horse and galloped towards the north gate.
Lu Yunsheng stood at the door, looking at Lu Yunzheng's back as he walked away, his face expressionless, but he murmured:
"No one will wait for you forever, except...your parents."
——
Lu Yunzheng rode all the way out of the north gate and completely let go of his hands and feet. The wind whistled past his ears and blew on his face, causing a slight pain.
Lu Yunzheng looked straight ahead, his eyes aching at the moment, and regret, guilt, and self-blame surged in his heart.
Half an hour...
Given the speed of his father's warhorse, he was afraid that he would never be able to catch up.
Although he was thinking this in his mind, Lu Yunzheng kept whipping the horse and rushed forward.
——
At the ten-mile long pavilion.
Lu Yongzhu sat on the horse, always looking towards the direction of the capital.
The men beside him seemed to know what Lu Yongzhu was waiting for, and they all waited in silence.
Half an hour passed, and the sun was almost overhead. Lu Yongzhu closed his eyes slightly, then shook his head and turned his horse's head.
"Set off!"
Everyone followed closely, their horses' hooves raising dust.
At this time, someone shouted, "General!"
Hearing the voice, Lu Yongzhu turned around and passed his men, and saw a man on horseback galloping towards him from the direction of the capital, waving at him anxiously.
Lu Yongzhu's heart trembled, and he suddenly tightened his grip on the reins and shouted, "I will be back soon."
Everyone made way, and Lu Yongzhu turned his horse around to meet Lu Yunzheng.
The father and son met on a low slope, but they both tightened the reins when they were about ten feet apart.
No one spoke.
My father was riding on his maroon horse, his posture still upright. Perhaps because we were about to part, his usually resolute and stern face now looked a little gentler.
His gaze was fixed on his son, who was ten feet ahead of him. Many thoughts were surging in his eyes, as if some emotions were hidden under the many conflicts between father and son.
The son sat astride a tall black horse. His young face was stubborn, but his slightly trembling lips revealed his mood.
He was so cowardly that he didn't even dare to look his father in the eyes.
A distance of ten feet separated the father and son. The wind blew between them. Perhaps the atmosphere was too depressing, even the horses pawed the ground uneasily.
Lu Yongzhu opened his mouth, wanting to reprimand him out of habit, but Lu Yunzheng's voice rang out first:
"Dad, please take care of yourself on your way to the border. I... am waiting for your safe return in the capital."
There was a tremor in his voice, and Lu Yunzheng finally mustered up the courage to raise his head.
Lu Yongzhu noticed Lu Yunzheng's red eyes at a glance, and all he wanted to say was something, but no sound came out.
But the relationship between father and son was so cold and hard that Lu Yongzhu pulled the reins and finally said dryly:
"After this farewell, you should reflect on everything you have done in Beijing, work hard to improve yourself, and never slack off..."
Lu Yunzheng's eyes dimmed when he heard this. He had heard these words since he was a child.
Lu Yunzheng just nodded, and then he heard Lu Yongzhu's voice soften again: "Don't forget to go back and see your mother, and... take care of yourself."
At this point, Lu Yongzhu turned his horse and said, "It's time to set off. Go back, go——"
Although he had walked a long way, his heart was filled with sadness and he could not hide his guilt and regret. Lu Yongzhu could not help but turn back.
I saw the black horse still standing on the low slope, but the person on the horse had knelt on the ground at some point and was bowing his head deeply towards this side.
Lu Yongzhu felt his heart tighten, his throat seemed to be choked by something, and his vision suddenly went blurry.
At this moment, he seemed to see the toddler again, stumbling towards him with a smile on his face, shouting in a childish voice:
"Daddy! Daddy, hold me! Hold Zheng'er!"
If a child is raised but not taught, it is the father's fault. It is also wrong to teach too harshly. If you don't teach well, you will be blamed.
Children are always pure and innocent, like a blank sheet of paper. It was his fault that he had taught the child a wrong character...
Thinking of this, Lu Yongzhu felt an unbearable dull pain in his heart. He quickly dismounted from his horse and turned back quickly.
Lu Yunzheng lowered his head, and the scent of soil mixed with grass entered his nostrils, and tears rolled down his cheeks at this moment.
In his previous life, he had no idea of his father's feelings for him and watched his father die in a conspiracy.
If I didn't love him, if I didn't still have expectations for him, why would I... wait for him for another half an hour at the Ten-Li Pavilion.
Lu Yunsheng was right to scold him, he was really too selfish and stupid, he threw away true love and associated with thieves!
Lu Yunzheng's breathing was disordered and he felt as if his heart was being cut by a knife. Suddenly, a hand gently covered his head with warmth.
Lu Yunzheng's heart trembled and he looked up in a daze.
I saw my father coming back without knowing when, his eyes were wet, and the love that he had never shown to him on weekdays was surging between his brows at this moment.
"Zheng'er, I hope that next time it won't be a farewell, but you and me - father and son fighting together."
Lu Yunzheng opened his mouth, tears rolled down, and he burst into tears at this moment.
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