Chapter 24: The Sail (2)
When Mrs. Tao saw the old lady asking, she hurriedly asked people to go out and have a look. After a while, people came back and said that the Seventh Young Master had just arrived home and was accompanying the guests in front. It's just that the guests all congratulated the Seventh Young Master, and the Seventh Young Master couldn't hide from the wine today...... Mrs. Tao frowned and said, "Happy is happy, he can't drink too much." He"
Yamei was holding the girl and handed it to Jingyi, and after hearing it, she said, "Mother, don't worry, there are a number of old seven." His father was also there, and he wouldn't let him drink too much. If you don't become a royal one, you'll be able to replace him. ”
As soon as Yamei said this, Mrs. Tao also stopped.
The time was about the same, and Mrs. Tao ordered Yamei to accompany Jingyi's mother and daughter back to rest.
Jingyi said goodbye to the guests and left with her daughter.
Yamei personally held up a parasol, and Jingyi whispered: "Second sister-in-law doesn't need to send us." ”
"Am I lazy?" Yamei smiled as she spoke. sent Jingyi's mother and daughter back to Langyuan, and she went back to entertain the guests as usual.
Nan Nan was hungry, and Jingyi fed her a few mouthfuls of milk but it was gone, so she had to hand it over to the wet nurse. In the past, she was only a little anxious, but today she couldn't help but have a sour nose when she looked at her nurse in her arms. Zhang's mother hurriedly persuaded her that it was a very common thing to have a young grandmother, it was nothing, anyway, there was a wet nurse...... She didn't persuade her to return it, and Jingyi was even more uncomfortable if she persuaded her.
In the end, I hid in the room and cried for a while.
When he came out, he was a little groggy and was persuaded by Zhang's mother to sleep for a while. Awakened by a low voice, she listened carefully and recognized that it was the eldest aunt and grandmother, and when she got up, she saw that it was indeed - Tao Yinze was sitting in a rocking chair, holding Nannan, and the white lion was facing them, motionless...... The white lion seems to know that the girl is the treasure of the hostess, and always goes over to squat when someone approaches the girl, and sometimes guards the sleeping girl alone. Mrs. Tao was worried that the white lion would hurt Nannan, so she asked Jingyi to lock the white lion up. Jingyi said that the white lion would not, and did not obey his fate. Mrs. Tao was naturally unhappy. I don't know if the white lion understood, but as long as Mrs. Tao came to see Nannan, the white lion disappeared...... Jing Yi went over and patted the big head of the white lion.
Tao Inze looked at her swollen face and said, "I asked Dr. Ren if it was a disease to cry at every turn after giving birth to a child like you." Da"
She was very serious.
Jingyi laughed out loud. She hugged her over. Nan Nan's eyes were bright, and she looked at her intently. Seeing that her heart couldn't help trembling, she lowered her head and kissed her face, and said, "If this is a disease, Nannan is the medicine to cure me." ”
Tao Yinze said: "Really, when I see Nannan, I don't have any troubles...... It would be nice if the seventh child was always at home. ”
Jingyi stopped talking.
Zhang's mother came in from outside and said, "Old aunt, young grandmother, young master is back." The young master was a little drunk and rested downstairs. ”
Jingyi got up and put her daughter back in the cradle.
Tao Inze said: "Look at today, he is a little happier, and he has drunk too much. Those people too, don't you know that he has a lot of things? ”
She also got up as she spoke, and came down with Jingyi. She asked Jingyi to take care of Tao Xiang and left with someone herself.
Jingyi entered the room, and Tao Xiang lay on the bed and clothes. It was as if he had been fished out of a vat, and he was covered in the smell of alcohol. She didn't call anyone, so she went and wrung a towel and wiped his face...... She sat beside him and watched him silently for a long time.
Yue'er knocked on the door and came in, saying that Mrs. asked her to send supper, and asked the young grandmother if she was okay and whether the young master had woken up.
Jingyi covered Tao Xiang with a thin quilt and got up to come out. Seeing that Ke'er came, she answered them one by one kindly. After sending Ke'er away, she looked at Ma Xingjian, who was guarding outside—he was standing with his back to the door. The military uniform is always neat and thoughtful, as if there is not even a single extra pleat from top to bottom.
Ma Xingjian turned around. Looking at Jingyi, he bowed and saluted.
Jingyi walked out.
There was no one in the courtyard, only the white lion quietly followed Jingyi and squatted at her feet.
"Adjutant Ma, it seems that you shouldn't be on duty today?" Jingyi said.
"Adjutant Li sprained his wrist while shooting a target yesterday, and he can't be on duty for the next few days." Ma Xingjian replied.
"I see...... Although Adjutant Li was transferred for a short time, the Seventh Young Envoy was very effective. When did Adjutant Ma follow Qishao? Jingyi asked.
"About six years ago, Qishao had not officially returned to China at that time. I want to choose a few people to take with me. The old man transferred me from Haixi. Ma Xingjian said.
"I heard that you are also a protégé of Principal Qian Bocheng?" Jingyi asked again. Ma Xingjian answered her questions one by one, with neat wording and clear thinking.
"Yes. After graduating from military school, he joined the Northwest Army. Ma Xingjian nodded.
"Then when did you and my third brother meet?" Jingyi asked.
Ma Xingjian was silent for a moment and said, "Chief Cheng has excellent grades, and he is a proud protégé of Principal Qian, and everyone knows it in the school. ”
"That's right...... It's just that not everyone who knows him will call me Miss Ten. Jingyi patted the white lion's head. She seemed to only care about teasing her dog, and didn't care what Ma Xingjian answered her.
Ma Xingjian did not answer.
Jing Yi raised her eyes and looked at him and said, "Adjutant Ma, I won't go around in circles with you." What is unfavorable to the seven young people, whether you have done it in the past or not, from today onwards, you will never be allowed to do it. You have been by his side for a long time, and you have been born and died with him, and you know his temperament. ”
"Miss Ten, Seventh Young knows, I'm a dead end. Chief Cheng and Qishao are both soldiers whom I deeply respect. I don't like the two of them to be enemies. Ma Xingjian said, "I have my mission. I can't disobey. ”
Jing Yi looked at Ma Xingjian and said, "Then you tell Chief Cheng for me that fighting a war is based on one's ability, so that this kind of trick is despicable - let him fight less in the future." Thousands of miles of rivers and mountains are crowded in front of you, and decades have passed in a flash. Is it so important to dominate the world? ”
"Miss Ten, Chief Cheng is in a predicament at this time. Miss Ten must have heard of it. Ma Xingjian said.
Jingyi whispered, "This is what he brought on himself." He has not tasted defeat in these years, and he is used to calling for wind and rain, so he should also suffer a little. ”
Ma Xingjian was silent.
Jingyi picked up the white lion and was about to enter the door, when he heard Ma Xingjian say: "Although Chief Cheng and Qishao have different ideas, the ultimate goal is the same. ”
"His goal is to step on the corpses of more people to achieve it. Adjutant Ma, Qishao's proposition is not a day or two, and it has not changed. Those who follow him are not ignorant and blindly obedient. Cheng Zhichen's fate has always been in his own hands. He's my brother, and I certainly don't want anything to happen to him. But this is the path he chose. I can't blame anyone else for coming to this point. ”
Ma Xingjian nodded and said, "What Miss Ten said is reasonable. But whether something happens to Chief Cheng or Qi Shao, it will cause chaos. Miss Ten don't underestimate your own ability, here in Seven Shao, you are still useful when you speak. ”
Jing Yi looked back at him and said, "Adjutant Ma, you think too highly of me." Qishao's purpose was not to take his life; Since he didn't have to worry about his life, I stood idly by. You tell him what you just said. And you, I'll also give you a little time to confess to Qishao. After all, you are one of the most trusted people around him...... It's late, I'm afraid Qishao is going to sleep here tonight, and you can also go and rest. Remember here, don't call me Miss Ten again...... I'm Mrs. Tao. ”
There was coldness in Jingyi's soft voice.
Ma Xingjian agreed with a "yes". He could hear what Cheng Jingyi meant.
When Cheng Jingyi entered the door, Yue'er was leading someone to bring out the decanting soup that had just been made in the kitchen. Jingyi let go of the white lion and took the decanting soup. She didn't let anyone follow, and went into the room alone. She put the soup bowl aside and whispered a few times. Tao Xiang is still asleep, very peaceful.
He sleeps well and never disturbs. It's that I'm so drunk at this time, and it's worrying to fall asleep like this. She shook his arm and shook him.
"Pasture, wake up." She wanted to shake him awake hard...... But maybe he slept so deeply, not just because he was drunk. It's that he's been working so hard for so long.
Jingyi's eyes were hot, and she turned her face away and sniffed. There is an indescribable sadness in my heart...... She leaned over slowly, leaning against his chest. Her ears were on his heart—listening to his slow, powerful heartbeat, her breathing gradually moving to the rhythm of his...... His hand ran through her hair, causing her to suddenly stiffen and sit up straight, and her hand was hastily withdrawn from him.
He grabbed her hand and, with a little force, pulled her over.
Jing Yi lay on top of him with half of her body, her face seemed to be on fire, and she couldn't help but tremble when she looked at him staring at her.
The strength in Tao Xiang's hand gradually increased, so she got closer and closer to him...... Her arm hurt from his grip, and it hurt like her skin had been burned by sparks.
He rolled over and crushed her underneath. She closed her eyes, and he just looked at her, not moving.
Jingyi opened her eyes and looked at him for a while. She lifted her head slightly and kissed him on the lips. It was very soft and light to the touch, and it was like a flying bird feather brushing the eyelashes, and it brought a slight pain. Jingyi nudged him and whispered, "I have to go up...... It's time to wake up. ”
Tao Xiang didn't let go of her. He looked at her, as if not consciously, just at her, like staring at a target that didn't move. But she writhed under him, but it was as if she had touched some mechanism, and he still pressed her arm, making her unable to move. Jingyi was stunned by his eyes, and before she could say anything, she was kissed by him...... Her low gasp sent not only to him but also to her own heart. She was still thinking about her time to go...... Her body was a little uncontrollable, and she was kissing him back. The kiss is small and obsessive.