After nearly half a year of getting along, coupled with an experience of living and dying together, although Xiao Linglong didn't dare to say that she had a comprehensive understanding of Chu Tianya's personality, she had a little understanding of his character characteristics.

Generally speaking, words are more about a person's essence than deeds.

Chu Tianya's personality imprint runs through the entire Taiyuan battle. Xiao Linglong believes that Chu Tianya's nature has a kind of "unwilling to give in" and "dare to go against the grain", which is different from other Han people in the Central Plains he knows.

In other words, a small person in the market who has been educated by Confucianism, has always been obedient by nature, and is willing to be a peaceful dog, Chu Tianya could have walked away at the beginning, and completely ignored the Taiyuan crisis and the Jurchen invasion.

It was Chu Tianya's character that determined a series of his actions - he was more willing to control his own destiny than to throw his fate to the so-called providence or leave it at the mercy of others. In other words, he is not a person who retreats in the face of difficulties and challenges.

The Khitan used to be a horse people, although they were influenced by the culture of the Central Plains for a hundred years after the founding of the country, they still retained many customs and characters of their ancestors in their bones, which was a metaphor for respecting warriors.

The wrestler who pulls out the mountain and carries the peak, the fierce general who kills the general and captures the flag, Xiao Linglong has really seen too much, even if she is in trouble now, she still follows such two entourages by her side.

Therefore, her eyes are above the top.

Her definition of "warrior" has long surpassed the ordinary people's perception of this - only a tough guy who is truly fearless of all the challenges in life and has the spirit of perseverance is worthy of the word "warrior"!

Therefore, although Chu Tianya's current martial arts are still very poor, and he can't even beat her, he has a deep attraction to her.

Despite this, Xiao Linglong still wanted to test him.

"Now it seems that your position in Qixingzhai is rather awkward." Xiao Linglong said, "Why don't you and Meng De leave here for a while." When the wind calms down, you come back. ”

"If I want to go, no one will be able to keep me; If I go, I will never come back. Chu Tianya smiled, but his words were very desperate.

Xiao Linglong was speechless for a moment. She had long expected Chu Tianya to answer like this. In the face of major rights and wrongs, he will never drag mud or be emotional.

The atmosphere between the two became a little paradoxical and subtle because of Xiao Linglong's temptation. It was as if Chu Tianya was waiting for Xiao Linglong to take a stand; And Xiao Linglong was waiting for Chu Tianya to send out an invitation or make a promise.

In fact, what the two of them thought in their hearts came down to one thing - if they go, will they be together?

From ancient times to the present, both men and women hope that their feelings and careers can fly together, and Xiao Linglong and Chu Tianya are naturally no exception.

Once Xiao Linglong thought that if Chu Tianya went up the mountain after the Battle of Taiyuan, the two of them might be able to usher in a real "beginning", and she had even laid some foreshadowing for him in the cottage in advance. But Xu Han's sudden upheaval disrupted her overall plan. If Chu Tianya left at this time, she didn't know whether she should follow this still hazy relationship, or stay and continue to cling to her ethereal ideals, struggling for the distant restoration of the country.

In the past, these two things were not contradictory, and Xiao Linglong even thought that Chu Tianya might be able to help him achieve that ideal. Because so far, she has only seen the power of "turning decay into magic" from Chu Tianya's body. Even if this is an unrealistic luxury, at least she still has plenty of time to operate and brew.

But now Chu Tianya is facing a crisis and a choice again. When he stood at the crossroads, Xiao Linglong was surprised to find that he was also facing a choice.

Although she knew that she had completely trusted the man in front of her who had shed blood and tears for him, she had experienced trauma...... I have long ceased to be superstitious about the so-called feelings!

Feelings can be said to be the strongest bond in the world, but it can also be said to be the weakest link. Whether it is love and friendship or love, it is difficult to compete with the passing years and the world, and it is more likely to go to extremes because of love and hatred.

Xiao Linglong, who was born in the royal family and has experienced ups and downs, has seen too many such cases.

In fact, Chu Tianya also knew in his heart that Xiao Linglong was waiting for him to make a positive promise. Maybe now as long as he says "You can go with me", Xiao Linglong will agree without hesitation.

Although, there are few women as wise and calm as Xiao Linglong; But she is also a woman after all, and her nature determines that she is the most defenseless in the face of emotional offensives.

But Chu Tianya didn't say it - did she want her to give up the one in front of her, forget the hatred of the country and the family, abandon her ideals and pursuits, and wander the world with herself?

Chu Tianya thought to himself, he didn't have that qualification yet. The cruelty of troubled times will not allow anyone to interpret the romance in fairy tales.

……

The two sat silently opposite each other for nearly half an hour, but they didn't say a word. The eerie silence in front of me is like the calm before the storm, which is oppressive and suffocating.

Later, Xiao Linglong felt that she was not so much waiting for Chu Tianya's affirmative promise, but rather waiting for her to defeat the demons in her heart.

But Chu Tianya's heart was much clearer than she thought: no matter what, Xiao Linglong would not be in danger again. Similar to the bloody wind and rain of birth and death during the Battle of Taiyuan, it is not as beautiful as the story says. Even in the name of love, you can't commit the mistake of selfishness and childishness - peace is more important than anything else.

"It's late at night, I'll go back and rest." After a long time, Xiao Linglong stood up, "No matter what decision you make, notify me before you discuss it." ”

"I will." Chu Tianya looked into her eyes, smiled and nodded.

Xiao Linglong is gone.

Chu Tianya let out a long breath.

"Perhaps, Xiao Linglong knows me better than I thought." Chu Tianya lay on the bed, pillowed his arm and thought, "She knows what I'm thinking in my heart, and she knows that I might have an amazing move next." What I do will inevitably have a huge impact on her...... Well, if the people from Qixingzhai don't come to explain the situation to me tomorrow, I'll ask myself! It's better to break this layer of window paper as soon as possible, it's better than watching the sky and eating and sitting still! ”

In the early morning of the next day, Chu Tianya was woken up by the roar of training soldiers and horses coming from the Dayunping of Kaiyang Palace. He got up and opened the window to see that it was Meng De and Ma Kuo who were leading the newly gathered Xishan Ding Zhuang to practice marksmanship.

At this time, a figure flickered to Chu Tianya's window, shaking a black bone fan and smiling in the cold weather, "Brother Chu slept well?" ”

"Respect? It came at the right time. Chu Tianya immediately went and opened the door.

Bai Xu entered the house, glanced around, and said with a smile: "The cottage is shabby, and I have wronged Brother Chu." ”

"Being able to eat well is already the supreme pleasure for me, a prisoner who escaped from starvation prison." Chu Tianya smiled and quipped, "Seriously, Seven Star Village is pretty good. ”

"Then Brother Chu will stay!" Bai Xu took the opportunity to say, pointing to sensitive topics impartially.

Chu Tianya's eyelids raised to look into his eyes, and the white-haired fox's eyes really revealed full treachery, but he didn't have the slightest motive to hide it, obviously his intention was clear and prepared.

Chu Tianya didn't go around in circles, asked Bai Xu to sit down with him, and he said straight to the point: "Jing Qian came to me early in the morning, he must have some advice?" ”

"Originally, Xiaosheng should have come to visit Brother Chu last night, but someone took the lead." Bai Xu smiled, "Xiaosheng is still interesting, so he obediently avoided it." ”

"And you came to the queue early in the morning today?" Chu Tianya said with a smile.

"Sort of!" Bai Xu shook his fan and smiled.

Chu Tianya nodded, and said in his heart, Bai Xu, the messenger who had just sent Xu Han away yesterday, was about to come to me to say something, and it seemed that they didn't intend to hide anything from me.

"Come to think of it, Brother Chu also knows some of the things that happened in the cottage yesterday. Xiaosheng will not use a pretense. Bai Xu said, "Xiao Sheng's purpose here is very simple, that is, to dispel the concerns in Brother Chu's heart, and I hope that I will not be suspicious and suspicious because of my meeting with the imperial court envoys." ”

"So, will Jing Qian tell me the details of yesterday's meeting?" Chu Tianya said.

"There's nothing you can't say to Brother Chu." Bai Xu smiled very calmly, "Actually, everything we did was to be able to save the Wang family's father and son. You and I are both understanding people, Xiaosheng doesn't need to play any tricks in front of Brother Chu. At present, Qixingzhai is facing a heavy decision, or rather, we have always been faced with this choice - the current matter of the Wang family's father and son is just an inducement. ”

"How?" Chu Tianya asked.

"To save the father and son of the Wang family, there are no more than two ways. The first is to seize by force, and the second is to negotiate peacefully. Bai Xu did not detour around the bend, and said bluntly, "The former is not very desirable. Because the strength of the soldiers and horses in Xu Han's hands is not weak after all, and he wants to directly confront the imperial court, Qixingzhai does not have that kind of strength now; Besides, there are still foreign enemies at present, how can we fall into civil war? Therefore, we can only have 'peace negotiations' with Xu Han. But as Xu Han, he has no reason to look at Qixingzhai squarely, let alone sit down and negotiate with us. Unless ......"

"Unless Qixingzhai accepts Zhao'an and joins Xu Han's command?" Chu Tianya said.

Bai Xu nodded, "So, this inevitably touches the sore spot of Qixingzhai - there has always been a lot of controversy in the cottage about whether to accept Zhao'an. This is the reason why we have not replied to Brother Chu for a long time, and it is also the motive why we sent someone to contact Xu Han and find out his tone first. Today, Xiaosheng made the matter clear to Brother Chu, hoping that Brother Chu would not have any misunderstanding about us. ”

Chu Tianya smiled indifferently, "Qixingzhai is bright and open, and Chu is not a small-bellied chicken intestine, so naturally there will be no misunderstanding." ”

"That's the best." Bai Xu nodded, "Actually, yesterday Xu Han's envoy went up the mountain, half of them were invited by us, and half of them came by himself. Coincidentally, Xu Han thought of this one almost at the same time as us. Therefore, even if we don't send someone to contact him, he will take the initiative to send someone up the mountain to recruit him. ”

"Is this the same thing that heroes see, or do they all have ghosts?" Chu Tianya said with a smile.

"Like, the latter is more appropriate." Bai Xu could afford to joke, he said, "Our intention is obvious, that is, to test Xu Han's attitude and see if there is any possibility of peaceful negotiation to save the Wang family's father and son; Xu Han's wishful thinking also played quite loudly. The battle of Huanglong Valley Taihang Zhuzhai played a majestic role, if Xu Han can recruit such a team of men and horses to his command, the official family will definitely praise him. In addition, Xu Han's other purpose was to arrest Brother Chu and return to the imperial court to make a mission. According to the spies and Xiao Sheng's own speculation, Xu Han seems to have checked some of the things that Brother Chu did in Taiyuan. He seemed to have realized that Brother Chu was the key person who led the Battle of Taiyuan, far more important than the Wang Yu he got in his hands. ”

"Thank you for telling me so much." Chu Tianya nodded and said with a smile, "So, does Xu Han have to catch me and go back?" ”

"Indeed."

"If Qixingzhai doesn't hand over people, not only will it not be able to save Wang Yu and recruit An, but it will also be charged with harboring a felon?" Chu Tianya said again.

Bai Xu shook his fan and nodded and smiled, "On the surface, it is true." ”

"And what about actually?" Chu Tianya asked the core question.

Bai Xu frowned, "At present, Xiaosheng can only guarantee two points. First, we will find a way to rescue Wang Yu; Second, Brother Chu will definitely not be handed over to Xu Han. ”

"It sounds contradictory." Chu Tianya picked the corners of his mouth, "Could it be that you can have both fish and bear's paws?" ”

Bai Xu furrowed his brows, and his gaze became heavy and grim.

His expression told Chu Tianya, at least for now, he hadn't thought of a good way to get the best of both worlds.

"I can't imagine that one day, someone in my Chu will become so valuable." Chu Tianya chuckled lightly and said, "If Xu Han can take me to Tokyo for a business, then his trip will be considered a complete merit, and his promotion and fortune will be just around the corner; If I find out the 'real murderer', Wang Yu's father and son may not be in danger of their lives; Qixingzhai will be able to accept Zhao'an smoothly, and turn from a Xiangma bandit into a truly admired anti-Jin rebel army, and the leaders will have a bright future; in addition, the Great Song Dynasty may be in an urgent need to hand over me, a war criminal, in order to appease the anger of the Jurchens and buy a peaceful peace. Wasn't this how Zhang Jue's head in Pingzhou was given to the Jurchens, the infamous 'Hanshou Jingbian' incident? Compared with Zhang Juelai, a big warlord who has troops and horses, the weight of someone in Chu is far inferior - in this way, Chu Tianya is not subject to death, it is simply intolerable! ”