Su Jinyao said: "Actually, there is no need for such special treatment, we really didn't come as the crown prince and the crown princess." We're just here to see my uncle. ”

Zhang Chengliang laughed after hearing this, and said half-jokingly: "If you visit relatives, I'm afraid you two won't be able to enter this barracks." Of course, the necessary etiquette is still required. Moreover, the fact that the crown prince and the crown princess were able to drive to the military camp also boosted the morale of the soldiers, and they felt that the Cloud Dome Kingdom had not forgotten them. ”

The Cloud Dome Kingdom has not forgotten them! This sentence made Su Jinyao vaguely hear something.

But she knew that now was not the time to ask. As soon as she turned her head, she happened to see Gu Xuebin signaling to her slightly, telling her not to ask casually now.

Su Jinyao nodded and said, "Then thank you Uncle Zhang." ”

Zhang Chengliang smiled, and did not correct Su Jinyao's title. After all, Su Jinyao still calls Tuoba Gao "uncle", so according to the private relationship, it seems more cordial to call him "Uncle Zhang".

Su Jinyao and Gu Xuebin were going to go into the tent to wash their faces first and change out of their dusty clothes.

Zhang Chengliang said again: "By the way, this military camp really can't find a suitable bed, so I prepared two marching beds, and asked His Royal Highness the Crown Prince not to blame." ”

Just now, Su Jinyao also heard Zhang Chengliang say that she cleaned up and set up two beds here, and she didn't feel inappropriate. But now that Zhang Chengliang suddenly explained to Gu Xuebin again, he couldn't help but feel hot on his face, and glared back at Zhang Chengliang.

In this way, the gap in identity has been shortened a little, and it seems that this Zhang Chengliang also has the heart to be an elder with strong affinity.

Gu Xuebin also smiled when he heard it, and said, "Thank you for your concern." Jinyao and I are also shouldering the heavy responsibility of inheriting the royal family's heirs, so please set up the new tent quickly. ”

"Poof" Su Jinyao couldn't help laughing. pulled Gu Xuebin, and the two of them entered the tent together.

Although this is just a tent for ordinary guests, it is still very new because it is not usually used, and the contents inside are still clean and exquisite.

You know, if it's a used tent, no matter how it is washed or dried, the heavy smell of those rough men in the barracks can't be removed, and the feeling of living in it can be imagined.

The tent was clean, refreshing, and comfortable. In addition, it is now late spring and early summer, and in addition to the low temperature in the morning and evening, Mobei is also very warm in normal times.

Of course, the wind and sand are not ordinary, but the wind in spring is as cold as a knife in winter, the heat wave in summer, and the cool as water in autumn, but it can be regarded as the mildest.

After Gu Xuebin came in, he first scooped up a small half basin of water by himself, dipped it in a cloth towel, wrung it out, and wiped Su Jinyao's face.

When Su Jinyao washed his face and hands, he actually washed his face with the water that Su Jinyao had used.

Su Jinyao also knows that the water in the north of the desert is also very precious, and Gu Xuebin is helpless to do this, but he is also considerate and approachable.

Desert childishness

When Su Jinyao and Gu Xuebin washed their faces and changed into clean clothes, they came out unexpectedly to find Mo standing outside their tent.

Mo Zheng frowned, pursed his lips, and looked at this side. Although his face still did not make any expression, Su Jinyao saw something different from his indifferent eyes, and it seemed that he was helpless?

Su Jinyao walked a few steps over and asked Mo, "What's wrong?" Is something wrong, or is there something special in the barracks? ”

Mo glanced at Su Jinyao, but did not speak. Instead, he looked at Gu Xuebin again.

Gu Xuebin frowned slightly, and said in a low voice that was not very happy: "I have already told you, Jin Yao is also your lord." Thou shalt not be disrespectful, and thou shalt answer her question, and she shall instruct thee to do the same. ”

Mo still didn't speak, glanced at Su Jinyao, and took half a step back as if to dodge.

Gu Xuebin was displeased again, walked over to look at Mo, and asked, "What is the matter?" Say. ”

It seems that if he didn't give a reasonable reason, Gu Xuebin might blame him for his disrespect to Su Jinyao.

After all, Su Jinyao had already asked him properly, but he didn't answer, which was completely wrong for Gu Xuebin.

Su Jinyao regarded Mo as a child who would lose his temper and was a little petty, but he was like a big parent.

She gently pulled Gu Xuebin and said, "Mo may really have something, you should ask him well." ”

As soon as Su Jinyao spoke, Gu Xuebin's displeasure was immediately suppressed. As long as Su Jinyao intercedes, Gu Xuebin has no reason to refute.

Gu Xuebin said again: "Say it." ”

Mo didn't seem to expect Su Jinyao to help him solve it so peacefully, so when his eyes looked at Su Jinyao again, he felt a trace of gratitude.

Although this gratitude is very shallow, Su Jinyao still caught it at once.

When she was still a killer who had just debuted, she would also be grateful for the gentle treatment of irrelevant people, which was a manifestation of her desire for warmth.

Thinking like this, Su Jinyao felt that Mo was more like an awkward child, so she also gave him a reassuring and soft smile, and took the initiative to step aside. said that she would not intentionally listen to Mo and Gu Xuebin's words, just let him rest assured.

After Gu Xuebin asked, Mo Ye took two more steps towards his master, his face was still flat, but he said slightly: "Can I be by the master's side?" ”

Gu Xuebin was stunned when he heard this, and then asked, "You mean, continue to be a shadow?" ”

Now Mo and A Ning are both retinues, so they don't need to hide by Gu Xuebin's side all the time. And Mo suddenly proposed to be a shadow again, just to follow Gu Xuebin? That's kind of weird.

Mo nodded and said, "Yes." It doesn't matter if you don't have a tent, but ...... I don't want to rest in a tent with Anin. ”

Although Su Jinyao was standing a few steps away, she had heard this sentence as well. She was also stunned for a moment, but she couldn't help but laugh and didn't look back.

Gu Xuebin frowned and said, "You can make it clear, what kind of tent?" ”

Mo took a breath, and could tell that he was a little nervous. It is estimated that as a shadow, such a trivial matter cannot trouble the master. So when he made this request, he must have been very apprehensive in his heart.

But Mo still continued: "That Deputy General Zhang said the camp tent

I was a little nervous for a while, and asked me to go to the camp of the other soldiers to rest. But A-Ning said she was my sister and wouldn't mind sharing a room with me. Then, and then the deputy general Zhang arranged it like this. ”

The deputy general Zhang mentioned by Mo should be Zhang Chengliang. And it is indeed a fact that the camp tent is not enough, because Su Jinyao and Gu Xuebin were temporarily settled, and they had to send people to set up another tent.

What's more, Ah Ning's clear identity is the princess's attendant and a woman, of course, he can't let Ah Ning squeeze casually, so he plans to give A-Ning a tent alone, and then let Mo go elsewhere to squeeze it first.

A-Ning must also be kind-hearted, and felt that the identity of the shadow guard was special, and it was inconvenient to squeeze together with ordinary soldiers, so she proposed to live with Mo as a sister.

This was originally A-Ning's generosity, but he didn't expect Mo to disagree, and he came to Gu Xuebin to say this, which was indeed a bit excessive.

But looking at Mo's somewhat childish expression, the immaturity of the big boy and the sensitivity of late puberty made Su Jinyao understand that this kid really didn't want to live in the same room with A-Ning.

Gu Xuebin's brows furrowed even tighter, staring at Mo tightly, almost losing his temper.

Su Jinyao chuckled, then pulled Gu Xuebin and said, "That's it, I'll be with A-Ning at night, and you and Mo will be in the room." This makes it easier for the two of them to protect us at all times. ”

"Jin Yao." Gu Xuebin glared at Mo and said in a low voice: "The night in Mobei is cold, don't worry if I'm not by your side." ”

"If you're by my side, do you have to cover me all night?" Su Jinyao said this deliberately, and then said with a smile: "I'm not a child anymore, it's okay, it's just one night." ”

Gu Xuebin turned his head and glared at Mo again, and said, "Jinyao, you are like a parent who is used to children, extremely protective of your shortcomings. ”

Su Jinyao said with a smile: "Raise soldiers for a thousand days and use them for a while." I usually treat them a little bit better because I want them to be able to stand in front of us when it is critical. ”

This sentence sounds a little harsh and a little heartless. But in the indifferent ears, it is the real truth.

In fact, in his heart, he was already planning how to repay Su Jinyao's trust and connivance.

Gu Xuebin could also see his slight change from Mo's eyes, and he also understood Su Jinyao's intentions. Only those who really use their hearts to influence can make the other party also entrust with life and death.

Gu Xuebin said to Mo: "You haven't thanked the princess? ”

"Yes. I thanked the crown princess. After a pause, Mo said again: "I must know how to repay the favor." ”

"Okay, that's what I want." After Su Jinyao finished speaking with a smile, she said, "Okay, you can go back." Just tell Aning to come and rest with me at night. Also, you take good care of Che, if he makes any mistakes, I won't spare you. He doesn't kick the quilt at night, but he will grab the quilt with others. ”

"Yes." Mo lowered his head in response, but the corners of his mouth twitched.

Gu Xuebin also circled Su Jinyao into his arms, pinched the tip of her little nose, and deliberately blamed: "Don't talk nonsense." I won't sleep with Mo, I can't grab his quilt. ”

Su Jinyao also giggled, and got into Gu Xuebin's arms and slapped him on the shoulder twice.

It's just that the three of them don't know at this time, a seemingly inadvertent little connivance, but buried an indelible karma.

Desert hunting

After speaking, Mo turned around and left, but he shouldn't have walked away, but after informing A-Ning, he would protect Su Jinyao and Gu Xuebin nearby.

Su Jinyao and Gu Xuebin also returned to the Zhongjun tent again, preparing to have a meal with their uncle.

Unexpectedly, the dishes and chopsticks had already begun to be arranged on the table, but there was no uncle and Zhang Chengliang.

When Su Jinyao and Gu Xuebin came out to ask, they found out that when they went back to change their clothes and rest, General Tuoba Gao took a small team of people to hunt in the depths of the desert.

Su Jinyao looked into the distance, except for a long desert fainting dazzling golden red under the sunset, she couldn't see anything else.

Gu Xuebin asked again: "What about Deputy General Zhang?" ”

The soldier replied, "I brought someone over just now." I heard that I also have to show my hands and hunt some surprising prey back. ”

Su Jinyao and Gu Xuebin glanced at each other, feeling that they had just come to work and the two teams went hunting, was this a bit too grand?

However, although Su Jinyao has been in ancient times for a long time and has also hunted in the mountains with her master, she has never participated in such a round-up hunt with a large group of people. Therefore, Su Jinyao's eyes were a little throbbing.

Gu Xuebin could see the brilliance and eagerness in Su Jinyao's eyes, reached out and pinched her little nose again, and asked, "Want to go?" ”

"Well, I want to see the animals that live in the desert." Su Jinyao nodded vigorously, with a bit of coquettishness.

Gu Xuebin smiled and said, "I only went hunting once in the depths of the desert." It's okay to take you there this time, but let's just take a look, and whether we can also hunt prey depends on luck. ”

Su Jinyao knew that Gu Xuebin had agreed to take her there, so she immediately became excited, and asked with a smile, "Then what else do we have to prepare?" Are we going on horseback or do we have camels in the barracks? ”

"There are no camels in the barracks, and it's not exactly a desert, so we can go on horseback." Gu Xuebin smoothed Su Jinyao's hair with a pampered face, and said: "And your Moyun is a wild horse population from Mobei, it should be more familiar with this desert." Therefore, you may have to lead the way. ”

Su Jinyao laughed and shouted, shouting for Ah Ning and Mo Du to come out, they were going to hunt on horseback.

The first to appear was Mo, and he also seemed to be a little excited. And after saying yes, he ran to lead the horse.

I don't know if it was Mo who opened his mind, or if Su Jinyao's previous maintenance and connivance had a role, when Mo led the horse and ran out, he actually led Su Jinyao and Gu Xuebin's mounts first.

Handing over the two of them to their mounts, Mo Cai turned and ran back again, leading him and Aning's horses.

It wasn't until Mo brought out the other two horses that A-Ning came out. His face was obviously a little bad, but he didn't look like anything was wrong.

Su Jinyao was stunned for a moment, walked over and reached out to grab her wrist, and checked her pulse. Then he frowned and said, "A-Ning, you don't have to go, just the three of us go." ”

A-Ning wanted to refuse, but Su Jinyao insisted: "This is an order, you must obey it." ”

Aning's lips moved, but he didn't say anything. But she didn't mean to back down, but silently walked over to Mo's side and took the reins from him.

Su Jinyao frowned, and said again: "I said, you don't have to go." ”

"Master, this

It's nothing. A-Ning finally spoke: "And if I can't follow my master at any time, I will be punished when I go back." ”

"If you don't say it, we don't say it, who will know." Su Jinyao shouted. But then he saw Mo glance at A-Ning with disdain and disdain.

Su Jinyao understood that there are also unique rules between the shadow guards, and it seems that A-Ning also has some restraint in Mo's hands. So she had to go.

Su Jinyao glared at Mo fiercely and whispered, "Little white-eyed wolf." ”

Then he went back and pulled the reins, and said to A-Ning: "Since this is the case, then you can follow." ”

"Thank you, master." After Aning finished speaking, he flew on the horse. Looking at her posture, she is also very athletic, and she doesn't see anything strange.

Gu Xuebin didn't know what kind of dumb riddle Su Jinyao and A Ning were playing, but Su Jinyao didn't say anything and didn't ask, but also got on the horse and rode side by side with Su Jinyao.

The four horses galloped to the gate of the camp, and saw Song Yiming wearing a light cowhide armor and returning from outside with a team of people. It seems that he has just come back from patrolling, no wonder Su Jinyao and the others have never seen him when they came here.

Song Yiming saw Su Jinyao and Gu Xuebin and hurriedly dismounted, and then asked, "Where is His Royal Highness the Crown Prince going?" ”

Su Jinyao replied first: "We heard that Uncle Zhang and Uncle Zhang went hunting in the depths of the desert, so we wanted to join in the fun. ”

Song Yiming smiled slightly and said, "This desert is vast, and you can't do it without a good guide. Why don't His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess wait for a while, I'll take off my armor and then lead the way for you." ”

Gu Xuebin felt that what Song Yiming said made sense, so he nodded. After all, it wasn't bad for a while, not to mention that there was no one to lead the way, and it would take some effort for them to find General Tuoba Gao and Zhang Chengliang at once.

Seeing that the sun is about to set, I am afraid that as soon as it gets dark, it will be more difficult to hunt, so it is even more important to hurry.

Gu Xuebin agreed, and Song Yiming immediately rode to the barracks. But before he left, he named a few people, leaving behind seven cavalrymen who had just followed him on patrol.

After a while, Song Yiming rushed out in a neat riding costume.

Then he ordered the people he left just now, five of them walked last, and the other two went forward to explore the way, while he walked in front of Su Jinyao and Gu Xuebin to lead the way.

The group went all the way north, but the speed of the horseback was not very fast.

After running for a while, the two soldiers who had been sent out to explore the road returned, reporting that the front had turned about five miles to the northwest, and that there were marks left by General Tuoba Gao. However, I didn't see the mark of Vice General Zhang.

Song Yiming thought about it, and replied to Gu Xuebin: "His Royal Highness the Prince, in my guess, Vice General Zhang should have turned to the west, and then to the northwest, and formed a situation of outflanking General Tuoba. We can follow the route of General Tuoba or we can choose to continue northward and surround the past from the other side. Our three-way squad can form an encirclement trend and round up the prey in the middle. ”

Song Yiming's proposal is undoubtedly the experience and tacit understanding formed by them fighting together for many years. If you really march to fight, analyze the direction of your teammates and you will know where to cooperate.

Gu Xuebin is also a person who has led soldiers, not just an ordinary gentleman. So he decided: "Then we will continue to march north, and then turn northwest to cooperate with my uncle's round-up." ”