Ice cubes are not a rare thing, whether in the south or in the north, as long as it is this cold season, you can always see it. It's just that this is a common thing for ordinary people, but Miss He is still seeing it for the first time.

No, it may not be said that Miss Ho is the first time to see ice cream, but it should be the first time to see such a spectacular ice cream scene.

Yes, it's spectacular. The eyes full of ice crystals, the crystal of the mountain, He Zhi saw it for the first time, not to mention that the trees on the mountain in the winter of Qizhou Mansion were not completely withered. At this time, the deep green has been wrapped in this sudden ice crystal, compared with the depression of the winter in the capital, it always shows a different kind of vitality.

In the bitter cold of winter, which of the boudoir women in the capital is not pampered? They rarely go out on weekdays, and in this cold season, most of them also rest all kinds of activities, just nest in warm houses. is He Zhi who likes to run outside, and in such weather, Mrs. He is not allowed to go out. So the ice cream He Zhi has seen is only a small piece in her yard, and she doesn't feel how she has seen it, and when has she ever seen such a scene?

As far as the eye can see, the world as far as the eye can see has long been surrounded by ice and snow. Unlike Changning Town, where no snow can be accumulated, although a lot of thin snow in this mountain has also melted, there is still accumulation, and the snow that has melted away has condensed into ice crystals and become another scenery.

The tall trees are covered in a transparent coat, and the green branches and leaves are also covered with ice and snow, as if carved by ice and snow, and they are full of life. Wei Lai chose a good weather to go out, and the warm sunlight sprinkled down in the distant sky, reflected in the ice and snow, which made people have a dream-like illusion.

For a long time, He Zhi's gaze did not withdraw from the "ice sculpture" world in the distance. Until Wei Lai's deliberately soft voice came to his ears: "Is it good-looking?" ”

The corners of He Zhi's mouth had been raised unconsciously, but she didn't look back when she heard the words, but just nodded affirmatively and said, "It's beautiful!" But after saying this, she suddenly turned her head and frowned slightly: "Although it is beautiful, won't those trees be frozen to death?" ”

Wei Lai didn't expect her to ask this, and raised his eyebrows in a little surprise, but shook his head and smiled: "Naturally not." It's not better than the capital, it's not like Beizhou, even if it's cold, it's not cold for a long time, and this ice will melt in a few days, and it won't freeze badly naturally. After explaining, he added: "Every year, aren't these trees still living here?" ”

I thought about it for a while, but I asked a stupid question. He Zhi didn't bother about this, but she thought of something else: "You said that this ice will melt in a few days, so how do you know about this beautiful scenery?" It's been the coldest weather these days, how did you end up on this mountain? "If you hadn't crossed the mountain at this time, you wouldn't have known you could see such a scene here.

Wei Lai smiled when he heard this, but there was not much smile in his eyes: "Although it is cold at this time, it is actually a good time to hunt, there are always some small things that can't bear hunger and run out to find food at this time." In previous years, when I was at home, I would always make some traps on this mountain, and I would come to see it every three or two days, and I would always get some gains. ”

The hunting of poor families is naturally different from that of rich and noble families, the former is to fill their stomachs, while the latter is just for fun after idle time.

Although He Zhi grew up in fine clothes and food, she is not incomprehensible about the world. She knew that for a family that had lost the breadwinner of the male owner, the life of orphans and widows was not easy, even if they had enough money to live.

Because she knew, He Zhi didn't know how to answer for a while-although she actually wanted to ask Wei Lai, how she came over during the years at home, in the barracks, and on the battlefield - in the end, Wei Lai spoke again to break the silence: "Actually, the time when we came back this time is really not good, and I can't think of other places to take you to play, come here to see, I just don't want you to come to Qizhou with me for a trip." ”

How can it be said that it was a trip for nothing? Wei Lai's words made He Zhi frown, but before she could say anything, Wei Lai said again: "It's still early, do you want to go over and have a look?" ”

Wei Lai pointed to the frozen world in the distance, and looked at He Zhi's eyebrows and smiled gently, just as he had at the beginning.

For some reason, He Zhi's heart suddenly jumped, and she lost her mind for a moment. Immediately, she naturally looked away and fell on the side of the world that Wei Lai was pointing to: "General Wei's kindness is naturally not easy to live up to." ”

I don't know if Wei Lai noticed He Zhi's momentary distraction, but at this moment, he smiled even brighter when he heard the words. She stretched out a hand and handed it to He Zhi: "If you want to go over, you have to go down the mountain from here and walk some paths, it is not safe to ride a horse." In this kind of weather, it's actually not bad to take a walk, at least it won't be so cold. ”

He Zhi saw the hand that Wei Lai handed in front of her, and knew that the other party was waiting for her to reach out and take it. It's just that she is still a little hesitant, although there is no obstacle between them at this moment, but the previous thing is really embarrassing, but it makes her a little afraid to have any physical contact with Wei Lai. Wei Lai, on the other hand, didn't seem to care.

Of course, Wei Lai didn't care, seeing that He Zhi was not moving, she simply took the initiative to lean over and take He Zhi's hand. It's just these little kung fu, and the other party's original warmth has become cold again.

"Why is it still so cold?!" Wei Lai frowned, this time he didn't dare to be so reckless and directly put his hand in his arms, only grabbed He Zhi's hand with two hands, rubbing it to help her keep warm.

Wei Lai's palm is still so warm, and it is really reluctant to let go in such a climate. Although He Zhi felt that it was inappropriate, there were still two points of nostalgia in her heart, and she moved slightly, and after being held down by Wei Laiqiang, she also gave up struggling. raised his eyes and glanced at Wei Lai, who was looking down to help her keep warm, and said lightly: "Probably because of this physique, my hands are always cooler than others." ”

"It's not good for your health." Wei Lai muttered, but didn't say much. Miss He's identity is different from her, and the pearl of Lord Shangshu's palm is naturally not lacking in doctors for conditioning, and there is no need to carry it when she is sick.

Let Wei Lai toss and help her keep warm, He Zhi didn't say that she never went out in winter, she just walked around the yard, and there were indispensable maids around her, and there would be no shortage of stoves and other things at hand. It's actually the first time in so many years that it's been so cold.

With Wei Lai's efforts, it didn't take long for He Zhi's hands to warm up again. This time, Wei Lai didn't let go, so he simply took He Zhi's hand and took her down the mountain. It is the longest, slowest and best way to walk.

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Wei Lai and He Zhi finally reached their destination, because they encountered an accident on the way down the mountain.

Wei Lai's horse is a battle-hardened war horse, not only extremely humane, but also extremely alert. Since Wei Lai went up the mountain and got off the horse, he didn't care about it, he just waited and followed him all the way, until he was halfway down the mountain, and suddenly stopped.

As soon as the horse stopped, Wei Lai, who was walking in front, also stopped, and did not continue even after saying half of what he was talking to He Zhi.

"What's wrong?" He Zhi was led by Wei Lai all the way, and when Wei Lai stopped, she naturally stopped.

"Something doesn't seem right." Wei Lai frowned and looked back, and saw that his black horse snorted at her, and then took his hooves and ploughed the ground, looking a little anxious.

Seeing the black horse like this, Wei Lai's first reaction was to reach out and touch his waist. This touch was empty - the environment in Changning Town was too comfortable, and she had put away the long knife that she never left in Beizhou on the second day of her return, and naturally she didn't bring it with her when she went out to play today.

As soon as He Zhi saw Wei Lai's action, he also guessed something. She was bold, and she didn't panic much, but subconsciously leaned towards Wei Lai's side and asked, "But what happened?" ”

At this time, Wei Lai had already taken out a dagger from her arms, she had been in a place like Beizhou for a long time, even if she was in a comfortable place, she had to have some self-defense around her. It's just that this dagger is probably not applicable at this time: "Probably there are wild beasts in the forest that have been detected by Xiao Hei." ”

The weather in the cold winter is not only a bad day for people, but also a bad life for the animals on the mountain. In order to withstand the cold, they have to eat more to add calories, so they have to come out and find something to eat. When something like a pheasant or hare meets a person, it naturally becomes prey, but if a jackal, tiger or leopard meets a person, I'm afraid this identity will have to be reversed.

Sure enough, as soon as Wei Lai's words fell, he heard some faint sounds coming from the bushes on the side of the road.

Wei Lai held the dagger in one hand and stopped in front of He Zhi with the other, taking the person back a few steps. She glanced at the black horse that was following her, thinking about whether it was too late to leave at this time, but she was afraid that if the action was too big, it would directly attract the beast in the forest to chase her, and then she would lose the opportunity.

It's a pity that Wei Lai's luck today is really not good, because the movement in the forest is getting bigger and closer.

Obviously, it was for them.

Taking advantage of the fact that the beast in the forest had not yet appeared, Wei Lai whispered to He Zhi: "In a while, you will ride Xiao Hei first, go directly to the town, and leave me alone." Seeing He Zhi's disapproval, he added another sentence before the other party objected: "You let Xiao Hei go when you get to the town, and it will come back to me by itself." ”

As soon as she said this, He Zhi couldn't object. Because she knew that this was the best arrangement, as for staying and dying together, it was actually for Wei Lai to be held back, and she was not so stupid.

Before He Zhi could get on the horse, a person suddenly came out of the bushes that were noisy.

Looking at the half-grown child covered with wolves coming out of the bushes, Wei Lai and He Zhi were first shocked and then stunned. However, before they could react, when the half-grown child looked up and saw Wei Lai, he already shouted with surprise on his face: "Brother Alai! ”

"Big Mountain?!" Wei Lai looked at it, and it was still an acquaintance, it was Xiaowen's younger brother Dashan, who was injured in a fall a few days ago and was picked up by her from the town and sent home, and somehow entered the mountain again at this time.

Surprise is surprise, but Wei Lai and He Zhi did not relax. Because Dashan's expression at that moment was a little complicated, at first glance it was a surprise like the rest of his life, but then it turned into worry and hesitation, and his original inertia to run forward was almost about to turn around and leave.

Wei Lai and He Zhi are not stupid people, and they already understand it at a glance. Wei Lai saw that the mountain was about to turn around, and hurriedly shouted: "Come over the mountain!" ”

This shout made the foot of the mountain subconsciously pause. However, at this moment, Wei Lai had already announced that there was indeed other movement in the trees behind the mountain-the mountain was chased all the way by wild beasts.

It's already here, in fact, it makes no sense for the mountain to turn around again, and it is impossible for the beast to completely ignore Wei Lai and the two continue to chase him. So after Wei Lai shouted at him again, he gritted his teeth and ran over.

Then the next moment, Wei Lai saw a huge wild boar leap out of the bushes. Kneel and beg to return to the field

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Chapter 71 Yamanaka