Chu Tianya's expression couldn't help but lag for half a minute, and Bai Xu hurriedly bowed down, "The lord is angry!" Xiaosheng should never interfere in the private affairs of the lord, capital crime, capital crime! ”

"Wait, I didn't mean to blame you, it's just a little weird." Chu Tianya looked at Bai Xu with interest, and said with interest, "Tell me, why did you do this?" ”

Bai Xu sat up straight, and arched his hand without squinting: "Lord, Xiaosheng thinks that the daughter who has always been married is like spilling water, and only the truth of bending the elbow inward must be towards the husband's family." ”

"Go on." Chu Tianya was even more interested.

Bai Xu said: "Now it seems that Lord Xiao has a deep affection for the lord, and he will not marry if he is not the lord." However, her mind was not entirely on the lord. Therefore, Xiao Sheng made his own decision and made some of the things on the mind of Lord Xiao clear, so that she could have a choice. ”

"You're quite bold. Uncle He has never done such a thing, but you didn't inform me, so you did it privately first. Chu Tianya said quietly.

Bai Xu hurriedly bowed to the ground, "Xiaosheng is guilty, please punish the lord!" ”

Chu Tianya smiled slightly, "You and I don't have to make any bends or fight any spears." Tell me, what did you tell her and how did she respond? ”

Bai Xu replied: "I remember that the lord once told Xiao Sheng that the marriage between the lord and the lord of Xiao County is no longer as simple as the love of children or a private matter, but is directly related to the unity and stability of Xishan. So Xiao Sheng opened the skylight with Lord Xiao to say something, Xiao Sheng said to her, now all of us, including Xiao Sheng, Lord Xiao and even Second Brother Jiao, are all subordinates of the lord, and the distinction between primary and secondary should be clear. If Lord Xiao is willing to be with the lord, he has to devote himself to the lord. You can't think about returning to the country and thinking about your old friend, or get too close to Second Brother Jiao. This is not good for the lord, for the lord of Xiao County, or even for Xishan. ”

"That's a pretty straight point." Chu Tianya smiled indifferently, "How did she respond?" ”

The next day, she quietly left Qingyun Castle...... disappeared for a few days, and then came to Qixingzhai to live in her former residence in Yuheng Palace. Bai Xu replied.

"It seems that she is struggling with her heart." Chu Tianya said, "She has experienced the hatred of destroying the country and the clan, and she has also suffered a tragic emotional sore, and Second Brother Jiao is her life-saving benefactor, like a father and brother to her." Now if she wants to give up everything for me alone, if it were me, I will also be confused. ”

"Lord, Xiaosheng thinks that long pain is better than short pain, and it is better to cover it up." Bai Xu said, "These problems are all things that the lord and the lord of Xiao County must face, and if they drag on for one more day, they will be more depressed and struggling." It's better to pick it out earlier and say it thoroughly. It is also good that each other has plenty of room for maneuver and choice. If these problems are not resolved before the father-in-law's wedding, Xiao Shengsheng thinks that sooner or later it will inevitably lead to disaster. Therefore, Xiaosheng must explain the interests and disadvantages of this situation to Lord Xiao and the plate. If there is a crime, Xiaosheng is willing to bear it! ”

After hearing this, Chu Tianya nodded with a look of relief, "Jingqian, you did the right thing." If it weren't for you to pick out these things to Lord Xiao, I really don't know how to tell her face to face. These days, I've been worried. Very good, you did me a great favor! ”

Bai Xu exhaled slightly, "The lord is magnanimous, and the little student is obedient!" ”

Chu Tianya patted him on the shoulder with a smile, "Jingqian is my confidant, if I have any difficulties, you know all of them, and you will solve them for me quietly." With a friend like you, what more could a husband ask for? From the standpoint of the main minister, you are dedicated to the overall situation of the public, far-reaching and daring to act, you are really my right-hand man and the mainstay of Xishan! If everyone can be like you, why worry about not succeeding in a great cause? ”

"The lord praised it falsely, and he didn't dare to be ashamed." Bai Xu was still a little embarrassed, smiled awkwardly and said, "Xiaosheng can only play some clever tricks, where can he compare to the grand ambition of the lord?" …… Having said that, Lord Xiao's heart must be quite confused and wandering now. Why didn't the lord strike while the iron was hot, push her at this critical time, and let her choose a suitable path? ”

"Nope." Chu Tianya replied categorically, "Her future is chosen by herself." I neither force nor induce. Lord Xiao is different from any ordinary woman, she has insight and retribution, and she is more capable and substantial. If I were moved by affection and reason, it would not be difficult to persuade her to stand with me. But this will plant the seeds in her heart that she will be forced to sacrifice for the sake of affection, and she will not be willing to do so. I want her to figure it out for herself, to make a sober choice between me as a man and her ideals, not an impulsive decision to make when she is trapped in love. ”

"Actually...... There may not really be any contradiction between Lord Xiao's ideals and the choice of the lord? Bai Xu said a little hesitantly.

"No, there is an essential contradiction!" Chu Tianya's attitude was even more resolute, "Don't forget, Lord Xiao's life ideal and ultimate goal is to recover the Liao Kingdom. And my ideal of Chu Tianya is also to fight against the Jin soldiers and defend the country. Now it seems that the two are not contradictory. But who would have predicted that ten or twenty years later, what the current Xishan Rebels would look like? If it is possible, I will also go on a northern expedition to recover the sixteen states of Yanyun - isn't that the hometown of Liao? If I don't take precautions now, who can guarantee that when that time comes, Lord Xiao will not break with me? ”

"I see...... The lord has great ambitions and far-sightedness, and his subordinates are very admired! Bai Xu sighed with emotion.

"Actually, maybe I'm thinking too much, and time is enough to change a qiē. At the end of the day, I just don't want to marry a wife who shares my bed with different dreams and different hearts. Chu Tianya said, "I love Lord Xiao very much, and I also believe in her feelings for me. I just hope that the relationship between us can be pure and not too involved in too many conflicts of interest. Although I have been the Lord of the West Mountain for a few days, I can still maintain my purity when facing the Lord of Xiao County. But Lord Xiao's mind was too heavy and he thought too much. If we don't cut off the branches and vines in her mind, not only will it leave hidden dangers in the future, but our marriage will not be happy. ”

Hearing these words, Bai Xu was a little rude for a while, and exclaimed in his heart: If I remember correctly, the young and weak crown lord should not have married yet, right? Then why is he so calm and experienced in matters related to marriage? Could it be that in terms of emotional marriage, there will also be geniuses? …… It seems that I am blindly worried and busy in vain, without my fingers, the lord will definitely be able to solve all these things perfectly!

Thinking of this, Bai Xu couldn't help but feel ashamed.

Chu Tianya couldn't help but laugh, "Jingqian, what's wrong with you?" ”

"Xiaosheng...... It's nothing. Bai Xu smiled awkwardly, and hurriedly changed the topic, "My lord, the previous time Governor Zhang promised us to build a gunpowder workshop in Xishan and send a group of craftsmen, and now it's almost autumn and it's time to cash in." It's just that Xiaosheng is a little confused, and I don't know what the lord wants these things for? If you want to use firearms, such as dragon cars, thunderbolts, and rockets, these are readily available. As far as Xiao Sheng knows, the last time Wanyan Zongwang hit Tokyo, Li Gang used thunderbolts when he was defending the city, but he didn't kill a few people, at most he scared the Jurchens back twice. These firearms may seem ferocious, but they are not lethal. It seems unrealistic to expect them to help us defend our cities. ”

"Well said." Chu Tianya said with a smile, "It is precisely because these firearms lack real lethality that I have to personally improve and process them to make them into real 'big killing weapons'." The Jurchen cavalry is powerful, and we have tried our best to fight it, but there is no solid and safe way to fight against it. But at the end of the day, they're just flesh and blood...... If I succeed in improving firearms, the quasi-Jurchen Tiefutu and kidnapping horses will not dare to run amok! ”

"Could it be so powerful?" Bai Xu was surprised.

"Besides, I boasted about a sea mouth first!" Chu Tianya laughed and said, "When the time comes, I will see you - Jing Qian, you sent someone to Taiyuan Mansion to urge Zhang Xiaochun, and the supplies and gunpowder craftsmen in the autumn should be sent to Xishan." ”

"Yes! Xiaosheng will do it immediately! ”

In the next three days, Chu Tianya lived in the Seven Star Hall without leaving home, chatting with Liang Xing and others about cottage affairs, or playing chess and drinking tea with Bai Xu. During this period, Xiao Linglong has never appeared. Chu Tianya was also very calm and waited patiently.

Until the afternoon of the third day, Yelu Chongwen suddenly came from Yuheng Palace to Qixing Hall to invite Chu Tianya, saying that Lord Xiao was invited.

"She's finally decided." Chu Tianya didn't think much about it, and went to the meeting alone.

It was nearly evening, and the setting sun hung obliquely on the mountain. The clouds are dazzling, and the breeze is drunk.

Xiao Linglong set up a wine Yan in the boudoir on the second floor of Yuheng Palace, waiting for Chu Tianya to come to the appointment. All idlers retreated, and there were no eyes and ears within a hundred steps.

Chu Tianya stood in front of the door of her boudoir, thought a little in his heart, and knocked on the door.

"Listening to your knock on the door, it seems to be hesitant. When you're thinking about it, come in! Xiao Linglong said in the room.

Chu Tianya couldn't help but smile bitterly and pushed the door in.

In the room, Xiao Linglong was dressed in the costume of the Khitan royal family and sat on the side of a table of wine banquets. The eyes are like peach blossoms on the surface of autumn water, and they have a slight smoked color.

As soon as Chu Tianya entered the door, he smelled a strong smell of wine. The smell of the wine you drink is very different from the wine you put in the glass. Obviously, Xiao Linglong has drunk a lot.

"Why don't you sit down and have a drink?" Xiao Linglong directly raised her cup and said to Chu Tianya.

Chu Tianya didn't say much, stepped forward to take a seat, and raised a glass to drink with him.

"Good wine."

"Then I respect you." Xiao Linglong raised her glass again.

"Please!"

……

The two of them didn't say a word of gossip, and drank seven or eight glasses of each other first. This wine was a little anxious, and Chu Tianya felt a little up. Xiao Linglong is even more drunk, and on top of her jade-clear and delicate face, she adds a little enchantment and charm.

Chu Tianya couldn't help but look at her in surprise, feeling that something was wrong with her today.

Xiao Linglong never avoided anyone's direct gaze, and always stared back suddenly, but this time her face was hot and her eyes fluttered around, as if she was guilty of a void in her heart.

"Flying fox, what's wrong with you?"

"It's okay, I just want to drink." Xiao Linglong said quickly like pouring beans, "If you are willing, just sit here and have a few more drinks with me; If you don't like it, please take care of it! ”

"If you have anything to say, you might as well say it directly." Chu Tianya said.

Xiao Linglong looked at Chu Tianya and stared at his eyes, "I've made it very clear, I just want to drink." What do you think? ”

"Okay...... Drink!! ”

The two pots of Fenjiu bottomed out in an instant, and Chu Tianya already felt that his head was a little heavy. Xiao Linglong stretched out one arm on the table, pillowed her head, patted the table and shouted indiscriminately, "Pour wine, pour wine!" ”

"Can't drink anymore. If we drink any more, we will all get drunk. Chu Tianya retained the last trace of sobriety, and his eyes became extraordinarily bright and stared at Xiao Linglong, "If you need to borrow wine to strengthen your courage, it's almost enough to drink like this." If you have anything to say, say it now! ”

"Okay, I say!" Xiao Linglong was almost drunk, and suddenly slapped the table, and stood up staggeringly.

Chu Tianya was worried that she would fall, and he was going to step forward to help her, but she slapped her away. The drunk person didn't take it lightly, and Chu Tianya's wrist also took a move, as if he had been hit with an iron rod. Xiao Linglong, who has practiced martial arts for many years, has a lot of strength in her hands.

Xiao Linglong staggered a few steps on the side of the wine table, a pair of intoxicated beautiful eyes never left Chu Tianya, and suddenly grinned, she leaned behind her head and untied the cloud-like hair that was coiled up, and then reached out to untie the gorgeous and chic Khitan royal shawl on her body.

"Tianya, am I beautiful?"

The shawl fell to the ground, the fragrant shoulders were like jade, and the crisp chest was half exposed. Xiao Linglong's voice was as soft as a demon.