Chapter 77:
The sky brightened slightly.
Tile's head was still wet. The residual rainwater from last night, drop by drop, slowly dripped from the top and fell into the puddles of the stair foundation stone.
Li Mu had already woken up. He closed his eyes and fell asleep, and put his arms around Luoshen, who was still sleeping soundly in his arms.
The scenes from last night came to his mind.
He felt a little ashamed for his use of such an opportunity to force her to say what he wanted to hear.
She was so innocent and so obedient that he could easily achieve his wish. From her charming little mouth, she said what he wanted to hear.
Looking back at this moment, in addition to being satisfied, there was a faint sense of emptiness in his heart.
If he hadn't forcibly chased her back last night and made such a promise to make her believe that there would never be a day of hostility between him and the court, as well as those who maintain the court, such as her Aye, I am afraid that this time, he will really lose her.
In her previous life, when she married him, she had been widowed for many years. The imperial court of Dayu was also precarious. And he was in power and held a high position. She understands him and is willing to love him.
In this lifetime, he forced her to marry her.
She is also a noble flower under the wings of her parents and brother.
She would fall in love with herself so quickly, and even for him, she would not hesitate to fight in front of her parents, and come all the way to join him.
How could he be so loved by her, even he himself did not know.
On the contrary, every time I think about it, I feel like the moon in a mirror, a flower in the water.
That night in Qiuchi, when he was most emotional, she suddenly made such a request to him.
She should be careless.
But for him, he immediately remembered the night of the bridal chamber in his previous life, which was also under the bed tent. She asked him if he had the heart to move the cauldron.
What a similar scene.
The more he spends a day with her, the more he can't help it, the more he loves her.
Maybe it's because I love it too much, and it's inevitable to worry about gains and losses.
Unable to control it, she will always doubt that when the inevitable breakup day comes in the future, she, who now wants to be with her, will change her mind and abandon herself.
He once thought he would be great. Let her decide for herself.
If she really doesn't want herself, he can understand her.
When turmoil comes, he will do his best to protect her and the people around her.
As long as she's all right.
But it was really coming, she was leaving, and he realized that he was not as generous and free as he thought.
It was completely unbearable for her to leave herself behind and return to her original world that he wanted to shatter.
In that world, there are many admirers of her.
And he has also become her servant under the skirt, and he cannot turn over.
he knows.
Even now, his status is still low and his status is still low.
However, the idea of occupying her permanently, and even completely conquering her, and making her surrender to her for the rest of her life, has never been as strong as this moment.
…
The slight ticking sound of the water dripping from the eaves is incessant, which shows the tranquility of this morning.
He closed his eyes, and gently rubbed the warm back skin of the girl in his arms with his palms, which was so smooth that he could barely hold his hand—she felt so real and belonged to him.
Outside the courtyard, there was a burst of shouts: "Inspector Li! Madam! The pawns of the city came to report, the tall son returned outside the city before dawn, and he must see the Inspector and his wife!"
It's the veteran guarding the gate.
Li Mu didn't move, as if he hadn't heard it.
The girl in her arms was awakened by the sudden noise, her eyelashes trembled, she immediately opened her eyes, stretched out a soft warm arm, and pushed him: "Lang Jun, wake up! Listen! Is it there? It says my eldest brother is here? You are not allowed to keep him outside! Let him in!"
She seemed a little nervous.
Li Mu slowly opened his eyes, stared at her worried appearance, smiled, raised the hand that was on her back a moment ago, rubbed the head that was arched over by her, then turned over, Ouch." With a whimper, he pressed her under him.
"No! Brother is still waiting-"
She kept refusing.
Li Mu didn't say a word, just went on with his own business.
Soon, her voice became vague and soft, and gradually fell.
…
Before going out, Li Mu stopped, stretched out his hand, and adjusted Luoshen's collar, then put his ear in his ear, and asked in a low voice, "I'll see the eldest brother later, do you know what to say?"
Luoshen's face was slightly hot, and he hummed softly.
…
Gao Yin waited for a long time in the front hall of the governor's mansion, and finally heard the sound of footsteps coming.
Li Mu took his sister and finally showed up.
In the face of his unhappiness, Li Mu, as if nothing had happened, greeted him with a smile on his face, and his attitude was polite and respectful.
It seemed that the unpleasant experience of forcibly taking Amei away and locking him outside the city gate never happened last night.
That's all, what makes Gao Yin even more surprising is his sister.
She and yesterday were different.
When Li Mu came in and crossed the threshold, Li Mu stretched out his hand to support her, and she let him lead.
Then he stood beside Li Mu again, very close.
When Li Mu apologized for making him wait for a long time, she seemed shy, lowered her head, and there was a faint blush on her cheeks.
Just before he came, early in the morning, what Li Mu did to her can be known by guessing.
Gao Yin couldn't help being a little angry.
When Gao Yin suppressed her dissatisfaction, turned to her, and asked her if she wanted to go back to Jiankang with her, she finally raised her head, glanced at the man beside her quickly, and then lowered her voice with guilt and pleading eyes. Said: "Brother, please go back, can you tell Aye Aniang, the husband and wife are one, I stay..."
"Please rest assured that I am here and everything will be fine!"
As if to convince the eldest brother, she emphasized another sentence in a solemn tone.
Gao Yin looked at Amei, whose attitude changed drastically after only one night. After a while, he slowly turned his eyes back to the man beside her and stared at him.
With a smile on his face, Li Mu said, "Brother Lao is here. When you go back, please pass the letter I received from last night to my father-in-law."
Gao Yin was silent for a moment, and finally said: "Alright. I'll be back now. You have to take care of yourself in the future. If you have anything, remember to send me a letter at any time."
He said this to Luoshen.
Luoshen was a little worried at first that the eldest brother would insist on carrying out Aye's intentions, and he would go back with him.
Hearing his change of words at this moment, he breathed a sigh of relief.
While relieved, I felt a little guilty.
"Brother, I told you to go away..."
She called out Gao Yin. Not knowing what to say, he stopped.
Gao Yin smiled and comforted softly: "It's okay, don't think too much. Since you decided to stay, I came over and saw this place with my own eyes. I have a clue in my heart. When I go back, I can explain it to my uncle and aunt. ."
Luo Shen nodded, his eyes were slightly red.
She is really fortunate to be born alive, not only to meet a good husband, but also to receive such care from her parents and brothers for many years.
Gao Yin explained to Fan Cheng, Aju and others again, and after returning, he told them to return to the city.
After the explanation, he finally glanced at Li Mu, his eyes were complicated, and he turned away.
…
Gao Yin returned to the camp, explained to Fan Cheng and A Ju who had been waiting, and ordered to turn back and continue to follow Luoshen to stay in Yicheng.
Needless to say, Aju was very happy, and even Fan Cheng seemed to be relieved.
Gao Yin turned his head and glanced at the tent where Gao Huan slept last night. Seeing that it was still standing there alone, it was very abrupt, and he said, "Lulang hasn't gotten up yet?"
Aju said: "I just went to the tent to take a look. Mr. Liulang is still sleeping. I think he was really tired yesterday. I saw that he was still asleep, so I didn't call him."
Gao Yin frowned, turned around and walked over by himself. When he arrived at the tent, he opened the tent door, walked in, and said, "Liulang, get up!"
He called a few times, and saw that Gao Huan was still hiding his head under the quilt, motionless.
Where is someone being dropped?
Apparently, it was just stuffed with a bunch of his clothes, making it a human-shaped bulge, just to hide it from people's eyes.
Gao Yin came back to his senses and was furious, knowing that he must have escaped the eyes of the night guard while others fell asleep last night.
When he turned around and was about to chase it back, he suddenly saw a piece of paper exposed under the quilt under the pillow, which seemed to be a letter left behind.
Gao Huan said in the letter that he had been here for some time, and he had witnessed the fierce soldiers in the north and the trappings of the refugees. A man should aim high. He wanted to follow Li Mu and do what his uncle had done before, to expedition the Central Plains to the north, drive away the barbarians, and restore the two capitals.
The words were written in an impassioned way, full of the youthful vigor and ambition.
Gao Yin held the letter, the anger on his face gradually subsided, finally put away the letter and walked out.
Fan Cheng had already prepared himself, and asked if he would immediately search for it in the nearby fields. Since Rokuro-kun wants to stay in Yicheng, he will not run far.
Gao Yin stood by the road and looked around the surrounding fields: "Forget it, if he insists on staying, let him go."
Fan Cheng should be.
This time, he walked back and forth empty-handed, not only did he not bring Amei back, but in the end even the sixth brother was left to him and let him stay.
Fortunately, there is a letter from Li Mu. It is expected that he should have something to say to his uncle in the letter. When he goes back, he will not be unable to explain it at all.
Gao Yin pondered for a moment, then ordered his entourage to prepare the luggage and return south.
He traveled all the way, and after half a month, on this day, he finally arrived in Jiankang, entered the city, took a short rest, then took Li Muzhi's letter and went straight to find Gao Qiao to return to his life.