The white mist slowly drifted away with a sigh, and the barely condensed mind was also messy. Asahiko snorted and put her hands on the edge of the windowsill. At this moment, he felt an unspeakable itch coming from every inch of skin on his body, as if there were many ants crawling from head to toe. It was the wound left by previous battles, and there were more than two dozen places, large and small. Originally, I thought that after more injuries, people would become numb and forget about the pain. In fact, those scars are afraid to be forgotten by their owners, and every time it rains, they will take the initiative to remind Xuzi of their existence.

What about the wounds on the body, but what about the wounds that remain on the heart? Xuzi pulled up her sleeves and watched the earthworm-like scars wriggle on her skin. He couldn't remember exactly which battle he had been wounded, but he remembered vividly every betrayal and betrayal he had suffered since his exit. Tribal, court, colleague, relative, after each betrayal, he tried his best to cheer himself up, trying to see it as an ordeal in his personal growth. The blade of the sword is sharpened, and if the heavens want to descend to the people, they must first suffer their minds, and they themselves are just a piece of stubborn iron. Comforting himself like this, he slowly closed himself off with a smile and slowly learned to protect himself.

A pale purple bolt of lightning slashed from the sky, splitting a huge crack in the dark sky. The moment the lightning vanished, the clouds burned red and tumbled like blood. "Thief God!" Xuzi slammed his fist on the edge of the window, and the room trembled with the sound of thunder. The sharp pain in the knuckles quickly returned, pressing down on the pain and itching of the old wounds, which was refreshing. He originally thought that after many betrayals, he would be mature enough to face these ups and downs, but he didn't expect that Xu Dayan's knife was like lightning in the sky, and it still made his heart bloody.

After that, he will not trust anyone easily, Xuzi shook his head and sighed. If the definition of maturity is to erase the integrity, kindness, sincerity and sincerity in human nature from the body, that is, in order to achieve the goal, you can do whatever it takes, Xuzi knows that she can learn and try to do it. Although he may not have learned thoroughly, he may not be able to do it freely, but his learning ability has not been bad, the original art of war and the art of watching people were learned from Xu Dayan, and now Dayan has taught new things, and he can follow suit.

Thinking of this, he raised his head and spewed out a wisp of white mist again. Then use your arms to straighten your body as straight as possible so that you don't inadvertently see your weakness. There was no one in the room, and his worries were unnecessary. Xiao Lai Shou was probably frightened, saying that he was going to the kitchen to serve tea, but the tea tree leaves were almost gone, and he still didn't bring the tea back.

After glancing around for half a circle, Asahiko felt a little sorry for being rude to Laishou just now. These half-grown children are all hard-working people, selling themselves to big families to be small servants, and they accompany them every day to be careful, lest they take the wrong step and say the wrong word. Xuzi didn't lose his temper, and they were still trembling. The sudden rebuke was enough to frighten them.

They are innocent, they cannot betray, and they are not capable of betraying. Xuzi shook his head and smiled bitterly, just as he was about to find something to distract himself, a series of footsteps faintly sounded in his ears, followed by the door "creak" softly, and the faint fragrance of tea with the smell of rainy days penetrated into people's nostrils.

"Let it go, I'll call you again if you need anything! If you don't feel well, rest in your room for two days. If the steward asks, say I promise you! Xuzi commanded in a low voice, and there was comfort in his words. He didn't want to vent the grievances he received outside on his family, it was not a man's doing, since he was a child, his father taught him how to be a man with his own example.

Laishou seemed to be much more courageous today than before, and after putting down the tea and snacks, he did not leave, but stood behind Li Xu and reminded in a low voice, "It was the tea that the housekeeper instructed the kitchen to make specially brewed, and there was ginseng in it." Drink it while it's hot, it's cold, and it won't work! ”

Li Xu was stunned for a moment, turned around, and saw a girl holding a tray in both hands, standing quietly behind him. At this time, she changed into a pale green curly dress, and put on a goose-yellow shoulder on the outside, and her face without any fat powder was like concern, and there were a pair of hind-like eyes, which were very clear, and occasionally a little confused.

It's Shi Lan, Shi Lan who has caused countless troubles since they met. That day, Xuzi ghost sent a god to save her from the human market, on the one hand, to see her pitiful, and on the other hand, to pity her weakness. It's just an occasional movement in the soft part of my heart, and it doesn't contain much other meaning. Unexpectedly, this move involved countless troubles, first causing misunderstandings among Qin Shubao, Luo Shixin and other colleagues, and then being thought by the housekeeper to be greedy for other people's beauty. Xuzi couldn't clear himself, so he simply didn't leave it out, and let time prove everything. Anyway, nothing has happened between the two in the past half a year, Shi Lan still lives in the guest room, and she is still dressed as a girl.

"How are you?" Li Xu's eyebrows jumped upwards and asked coldly. He didn't have the heart to admire Shi Lan's dress today, he had just decided to abandon the goodness in human nature, and he instinctively wanted to find someone to try its specific effect.

"Laishou just fell and twisted his waist. You drank the ginseng tea, the housekeeper's wife boiled it with her own hands, and it stewed for half an hour! Shi Lan was forced to panic a little by the sudden repulsion in Li Xu's eyes, lowered her head, and replied cautiously. She didn't know what she did today that didn't suit Li Xu's wishes, and she was very frightened. For more than half a year, although Xuzi has not been pretentious to her, she has never been as hostile as she is today.

Under the other party's suspicious gaze, Shi Lan found that his hands were trembling and his heart was also trembling. Although from the moment she mixed into the Li Mansion, she had the idea of burning the jade. Vowed to find a chance to avenge his father even if he endured all the hardships. When Ping Su Xuzi smiled at each other, hatred was like a snake, devouring her heart all the time. But today, after Xuzi's attitude suddenly became bad, she became timid for no reason, lest she provoke the other party to be dissatisfied at all.

"What's wrong with me!" Shi Lan bit her lip with her teeth, slowly raised her head, and tried to meet Li Xu's gaze. A quick glance at it seemed like two armies facing each other, and she was immediately killed and disarmed. Quickly look away, and I can't wait to find an excuse to slip away.

Fortunately, Li Xu had no interest in continuing to chase and kill. Shi Lan, who was in a panic, felt a lightness in his hand, and the tea bowl was taken away from the tray by the other party. She squatted lightly, which was considered a salute. Then he turned around and hurried to the door, but his feet didn't move fast enough, and before he reached the door, Xuzi's words had already chased after him from behind.

"Girl, stay here!" Li Xu spat out a mouthful of white mist and drank low. The freshly burned ginseng tea was a little hot, and the scorching heat wave rolled from the throat to the bottom of the heart. But these did not melt the ice in his heart, but made his blood colder, "The girl has lived in my house for half a year, are you still used to it?" He ignored Shi Lan's nervousness and continued to ask. The gaze condensed like a knife again, only stabbing the opponent's heart.

"Quick, it's been almost seven months, Shi, Shi Lan is clumsy, and I'm causing trouble for my lord!" Shi Lan bent her knees again, bowed her head, and saluted her master. The curved skirt and the side by side are very prominent, and the figure sways like a weak willow in the wind. Li Xu usually does not limit her expenses, and the housekeeper also deliberately pleases, so now Shi Lan knows how to dress up better than more than half a year ago, and she can show the brightness of a young girl without deliberately applying it.

But Asahiko's next words would make her body stiffen suddenly. "I remember that the girl said that there are relatives in the neighboring counties, and the road is quite peaceful at the moment, and I have already returned the deed of sale to you, you can go to your relatives at any time!"

Li Xu said word by word, feeling some kind of pleasure of revenge from between his teeth. Whether Shi Lan is Li Mi's eyeliner or not, he has no evidence to prove. But he can't afford to keep a betrayer by his side who may appear at any time. I've been hurt enough in the past few years to be unwilling, and there's no need to suffer it again for someone who doesn't have anything to do with it.

She must have been disappointed, shocked, and even terrified by the revelation of her identity. Asahi had imagined all of these consequences, so he forced himself to see them, hardening his heart by hurting others. But to his disappointment, the other party's body only stiffened for a short time, and then slowly regained its softness.

"It did disturb the master for a long time, if the master didn't remind him, Erya almost forgot!" Shi Lan raised her head and gave Xu Zi a calm smile. At this moment, her eyes were full of sadness, but her body was extremely strong, and she was made in heaven with Xuzi in front of her. "These days, thank you Lord for taking care of me. If Shi Lan has the opportunity, he will definitely repay it! She spoke slowly, slowly feeling the blood in her body freeze. All reason returned, including the intense hatred that had been in place. Although after being swept away, the best chance for revenge is lost. But as long as people live, as long as they hate with their hearts, no matter how powerful the enemy is, they will show their flaws.

This calm and resolute expression was far beyond Xuzi's expectations, perhaps because of the reason for drinking ginseng tea, he felt as if his heart had cracked again, and in the crack, there was an indescribable amazement pouring out.

"Where are you going?" Xuzi asked with remorse.

"Since the master ordered Shi Lan to leave, why should he ask Shi Lan where he went!" Shi Lan, who was walking briskly towards the door, turned around and replied with a smile.

"I'm not driving you away, I'm just, I just think that you're a girl who hasn't left the cabinet, living in a strange man's house, and I'm afraid your reputation will be damaged after a long time!" Li Xu nervously found a reason for his behavior. Although deep down he had a good reason to do so, he still felt that his actions were cruel.

If maturity is to erase all the shining points in human nature, the price of this maturity is too great!

"I'm the daughter of a bandit, where do you care about reputation." Shi Lan shook her head and smiled. "But sir, there is no need to pay attention to the rumors outside. The more you care, the easier it will be for someone else's plot to succeed! ”

At this moment, her smile was as fierce as electricity, and it instantly tore through all the disguises in Xuzi's heart. "How do you know?" Li Xu strode forward and asked. He grabbed Shi Lan's right wrist, and with just a slight force, the other party threw away the tray and raised his arm high.

"Ahh Shi Lan let out a cry of pain from his mouth, and his face instantly turned pale. "You knew about this rumor beforehand, didn't you? You've been in contact with the people in Wagangzhai, haven't you? Why are you doing this, I've been slow to treat you a little! Xuzi ignored her cigarette eyebrows twisted in pain, and asked sharply.

All mysteries have found their source. It was Shi Lan, because of the convenience of living in her own home and being close to the water, she was able to report the accurate military situation of Qi County to the Liukou of Beihai County. It was precisely because of her collusion with the people in Wagangzhai that she knew about those rumors in advance and deliberately pretended to care about herself. Through the act of sending a robe in the rain in order to get closer to yourself.

This woman's heart is like a snake and scorpion, and she actually keeps her at home and treats her like a guest. Xuzi's heart was full of remorse and hatred, and when he heard a word, he was about to pick up the other party and slam it into the mud outside.

"You, you, it hurts, it hurts!" Shi Lan cried out in pain, tears rolling down. While struggling to resist, she shouted, hoarse, "I don't, I rarely even go out of my house, how can I contact anyone from Wagangzhai." Besides, you've never told me about the military, so what do I use to make eyeliner for people? ”

The last sentence was very powerful, and as soon as Asahiko heard it, she immediately recovered some of her sanity from her rage. He really didn't mention anything in the army to Shi Lan, and even when he chatted with the housekeeper, he rarely talked about the situation of the soldiers of Qi County. Shi Lan also rarely goes out and rarely contacts her colleagues in the army, even if she has the heart to work carefully, she has little chance.

But what about those rumors, she just heard about them, how did she already know about them? Li Xu slowly let go of Shi Lan's wrist, his eyes still full of murderous aura. In his murderous gaze, Shi Lan retreated in a panic like a frightened kitten, until the whole person stuck to the foot of the wall and there was no way to escape, only then did he rub the bruises on his wrists painfully while crying back, "The rumors spread a few days ago, and the housekeeper said that these people are despicable and shameless, and they are afraid of affecting your mood, so they are not allowed to mention it." If you don't believe it, you can ask the housekeeper and ask Laifu, what are you doing to other people so fiercely? Woo-"

"It's not you!" Li Xu's gaze softened instantly. He was furious just now, and he used great force. Shi Lan's wrist was scratched by a large piece of skin, and he was very blinking. What is the difference between hurting Shi Lan like this and someone stabbing you in the back? Filled with self-reproach, Asahiko took a few quick steps forward, gently holding the injured hand before the other tried to dodge.

"I'm sorry, I'm in a hurry, I didn't mean to hurt you!" Xuzi muttered, her face full of embarrassment. It was only a cup of tea, and he had forgotten the oath he had just made.

"But you've already done it, these injuries, I don't know when they'll heal!" Shi Lan wiped away her tears and complained in a low voice. Sighing softly, she added, "No matter what others say, as long as you are worthy of your own heart." Besides, there may not be no heroes among the bandits, and the people in the government are not all heroes! I know your colleagues don't like me, and I'll leave when the rain stops, and I won't trouble you again. ”

After listening to Shi Lan's words, Xu Zi's heart softened again, and the words of retention rushed out: "If you don't have a place to go, you can actually stay!" This yard is empty! ”

"Sir, is this to keep me?" Shi Lan was amused by Li Xu's reckless appearance and asked with tears in her eyes.

"Yes, yes, you can stay as long as you want!" Xuzi was sorry in his heart, and pity was born again, and the words of his answer were infinitely ambiguous.

"Do you still have a room?" However, Shi Lan was very bold and mustered up the courage to ask.

Xuzi's heart shrank suddenly, and all the blood that had just been melted by the ginseng tea surged onto the top of his head. "She's hinting at me!" He found that he could read almost all of a girl's mind, something that had never happened before. At the beginning, he was accompanied by Tao Kuo in the grassland, and the life was simple and happy, but he never tried to guess the other party's thoughts.

Later, I got along with Wan'er, and I resented it for a long time, whether Wan'er liked herself or not, and what she was thinking. Li Xu couldn't guess at all.

Only today's Shi Lan, the bold and wild Shi Lan, almost directly expresses his admiration and expectation. If Asahiko doesn't understand it anymore, he'll be an idiot.

"If you want to stay in the room, that's fine!" The ghost made a god, and Asahiko replied loudly. With a wave of his big hand, he held Shi Lan's wrists again.

"Master, you hurt me!" Shi Lan's whining voice seemed to come out of her nostrils, sweet and greasy, and it made people think. Xuzi changed her posture to not let the other party hurt, and changed to hugging. Shi Lan's body suddenly stiffened again, and it was as soft as spring water in an instant.

Holding the other party a few steps, Xuzi raised his leg and kicked the door latch. It was raining heavily outside, and it was still early for dinner. No one will come and bother you on such an afternoon. When there are so many storms, a lot of things will happen naturally.

There are some things that don't need to be taught by a teacher. He's been stupid a few times, and he's not going to be stupid any longer. Reason gave way to instinct in the lightning and thunder, and Shi Lan gasped and endured, without complaint or regret.

Another flash of lightning struck, and Asahiko felt herself burst. In an instant, he lost himself and hugged Shi Lan, drunk and obsessed. All the troubles, all the sorrows, drifted away, and on this stormy afternoon, in this hut, there were only the two of them.

Two people, sometimes the whole world.

When she came back to her senses, Asahiko saw that the other party was crying, and the clear teardrops rolled down her earlobes, and they were reflected by the lightning outside, which was as gorgeous as pearls.

Xuzi thought that the other party would ask for something, and he calmly prepared accordingly. If the request was out of line, he told himself he would refuse.

As he expected, Shi Lan really spoke. It's just that her request was completely unexpected by Xuzi, and it sounded like thunder in her ears.

"Hold me tight!" She stretched out her arms and begged.

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