The paper does not state exactly how much money was spent on the land, but the area indicated in the title deed was very large, and even included the path that led to Merlin.

Su Jinyao knew that it was not easy to get this land deed.

This plum forest in the far suburbs seems to be ownerless, but such a large forest with only plum trees will never be natural, it should be planted by someone, and it needs to be taken care of often.

What's even more rare is not only to find the owner, to buy the land with the owner's consent, but also to go through the government's certification.

Looking at the bright red official seal under the title deed, Su Jinyao knew that there was no other way than to use the power of the ancient family.

Especially when it was not early, he only got this in less than a day, how much thought Gu Shangqing had put into it for himself.

Su Jinyao put away the title deed, glanced at the small mound again, grabbed Gu Shangqing's sleeve and walked a few steps forward, stood in front of Qi Niang's grave, and said, "Auntie, this is my brother, my real brother." ”

"That's right." Gu Shangqing continued: "My parents passed away when I was young, and it was my uncle who raised me and cultivated me. So I also have to be more attentive to my uncle's daughter, just like my uncle tried his best to save my life. ”

Su Jinyao was stunned and turned her head to look at Gu Shangqing.

Gu Shangqing shrugged his shoulders and said, "I have been weak and sickly since I was a child, and I can't walk independently when I am three years old. It was the third uncle who poured all his power into mine (shēn) at that time, and he said that Tongzigong was the most difficult to practice, and only in this way could I change my physique and get better slowly. Sure enough, within three years, I not only returned to my normal child's state, but even rarely got sick. By the time I was seven or eight years old, my skills were not much worse than those of adults in their twenties. ”

Only then did Su Jinyao understand why Gu Shangqing's skills were on par with Gu Xuebin's at such a young age. I also understand why the internal force in his body (shēn) is so much of a hidden danger.

Not to repay the favor

It can be said that Gu Shangqing and Gu Xuebin are similar, they both relied on external forces to open up their muscles and veins at a young age, and they have an internal force dozens of times higher than that of ordinary people.

But the difference between Gu Xuebin is that General Tuoba Gao used the method of grooming, which is equivalent to opening a floodgate for Gu Xuebin, so that he can retain the internal force he has obtained.

But Gu Shangqing completely transferred his skills, so that he was suddenly reborn with a strong internal force, and he was slowly fusing himself. Therefore, it has caused some drawbacks and hidden dangers.

Su Jinyao looked at Gu Shangqing's serious appearance, and couldn't help but ask softly, "The person you said gave you the power is...... Your third uncle? ”

Gu Shangqing nodded, his eyes darkened slightly, and said, "But the third uncle has lost most of his strength for me." I even felt that if it weren't for saving me, the third uncle's martial arts were so good, even if he went to the battlefield and retreated when he encountered a strong enemy, Quan (shēn), and it would not be the end...... Sacrificed his life for the country. ”

Su Jinyao's heart was a little blocked after hearing this, she seemed to understand why Gu Shangqing insisted on following her and arranging everything for her.

But before Su Jinyao could finish thinking about it, Gu Shangqing pulled Su Jinyao's collar, pulled the stand-up collar she had just worn but was not flattened, and then said, "Jinyao, don't think about it." I am not treating you well because of guilt and repaying gratitude, and I am not trying to compensate for the debt to the third uncle on your (shēn). If you think so, you've failed your brother's heart. ”

"What's that for?" Su Jinyao couldn't help but ask directly.

Gu Shangqing smiled and said, "For my example, in order to make myself a man like the third uncle." He is responsible, for me who has lost my parents, he treats me as his own, and cares for and raises me wholeheartedly. I think he is as a man, and he is sincere enough for his family and brother. So I also want to be like him, take good care of my sisters, so that you can all be happy. ”

After speaking, Gu Shangqing touched Su Jinyao's head, as if his brother doted on Xiao Ke's sister, and said, "Believe me, if the third uncle is still alive, he will definitely not let your mother and daughter suffer a little bit." But in his heart, the country and the family, he chose to fight for the country and die without regrets. Let my brother make up for the rest. ”

"Brother......" Su Jinyao nodded, and there was no need to say more about the rest of the words.

Gu Shangqing put his hands on Su Jinyao's shoulders, slowly pulled her (shēn) son closer to him, and then hugged her in his arms.

Gu Shangqing's embrace is very warm, different from Gu Xuebin's scorching (rè), it is the kind of warmth that flows for a long time. This is the sincerity of an elder brother who really wants to protect his sister, so that Su Jinyao cannot be refused.

Gu Shangqing is also the man who really walked into Su Jinyao's heart after Gu Xuebin, and he is the good brother she identifies.

With Gu Shangqing's embrace, the wind and snow around him were much smaller. No one persuaded Su Jinyao to leave, and Gu Shangqing didn't speak, just standing here quietly with Su Jinyao.

If Su Jinyao was tired, he would hold her shoulders hard and give her a strong support.

Su Jinyao's feet were sore, so they sat under the plum tree together, always accompanying Qi Niang.

Until the sky brightens, the snowflakes have a faint orange color in the morning glow. Gu Shangqing said: "Jin Yao, the sun is out, and the snow is about to stop." Qi Niang should also go to a safe and free place. You don't want to stay here anymore, and it's not safe to let Qi Niang go. ”

Su Jinyao looked up at the sky, and before she knew it, the snow had become smaller again. The snow was no longer falling in patches, but as if it were ice chips.

On the snow, the fine ice chips reflect the light of the morning glow, and the sparkles are quite beautiful.

Su Jinyao also took a breath, nodded and said, "Yes, with Chaoxia, it will prove that it will be a sunny day." (yīn) for a long time, and finally it cleared. ”

I don't know why, Su Jinyao actually felt that a sunny day was a good sign. It seems that it is really what Gu Shangqing said, Qi Niang went to a place of peace and freedom, and there was no more pain, and she should be at ease.

Gu Shangqing hugged Su Jinyao's shoulders and said, "Let's go, my brother will take you back to Beijing." Whatever you want, my brother will help you get it. ”

"Brother." Su Jinyao called Gu Shangqing, but still stood still.

Gu Shangqing turned around in surprise, looked Su Jinyao up and down, and smiled. "Let me guess, what does my sister want?" I guess my feet have been frozen for too long and I can't walk, right? It's okay, my brother is carrying you. ”

With that, Gu Shangqing turned his back (shēn) in front of Su Jinyao and squatted down.

Su Jinyao was stunned, looked at Gu Shangqing's back, and the thin but broad shoulders, and walked over with small steps.

Gu Shangqing turned around, gave Su Jinyao a gentle and doting smile, and said, "It's okay, just come up, my brother can carry you." ”

Su Jinyao let out an "um" and really got up. Gu Shangqing took a handful of Su Jinyao's waist, then clenched his fists, and supported Su Jinyao's leg socket with the back of his hand before standing up (shēn).

Su Jinyao put her hand on Gu Shangqing's shoulder and said in a low voice, "A few years ago, there was another person who carried me. ”

"Yes...... Prince (diàn) down? He's been nice to you. After Gu Shangqing finished speaking, he said: "Although I haven't been back to the capital for a long time, I also know that the crown prince (diàn) is in crisis, and his son (rì) is not having a good time." ”

Su Jinyao sighed and said, "Are you trying to persuade me not to get involved?" ”

"No, I just want you to think about it all the way, getting involved in it means you won't have such idle (rì) children again, do you want to? If you wish, now the Gu family is on the side of the prince (diàn). ”

Gu Shangqing's meaning is very obvious, he can represent the Gu family, or let the Gu family forces that have always remained neutral stand on Gu Xuebin's side.

Previously, the Helian family had always been the help of the crown prince (diàn) and had done a lot of things for Gu Xuebin (qíng).

However, the Gu family has always remained neutral and has not stated which side they support. This should also be a method of the ancient family Ming Zhe Bao (shēn).

But now, Helian Tianqi's (shēn) share is so special, in case he wants to return to the emperor's eldest grandson's (shēn) share, Helian family can't guarantee that he doesn't want to elect his son to the throne.

On the contrary, it is the Gu family, perhaps because of Su Jinyao's relationship and Gu Shangqing's strong support, and they are on the side of the prince.

Su Jinyao said softly again: "Brother, thank you." ”

Gu Shangqing said: "Family, don't say 'thank you'. ”

"Okay." After Su Jinyao finished speaking, she pursed her lips and said, "Actually, just now, it wasn't the first time I called you 'brother'. ”

"yes." Gu Shangqing said: "Yesterday, when I stopped you from doing Qi Niang's acupuncture, you also called it. ”

Got vicious dogs?

Gu Shangqing turned around with a straight face and said to Su Jinyao: "Jinyao, as an elder brother, I don't want you to lower yourself in order to be begiving. Even in front of your brother, don't say a word of pleading. Those who like you and protect you don't need you to ask; Those who don't like you, or even hate you, it's useless for you to ask. ”

Su Jinyao covered her mouth this time and laughed "giggle", and said, "I also understand this truth." I just want to say that I also called you the day before when I gave you acupuncture for nasal congestion. But you sneeze and you don't hear it at all. ”

"Huh? Is it? It was already called at that time? Gu Shangqing suddenly looked regretful, and said: "I've been worried about the loss, I don't know if you are willing to let me go on the road with you." ”

"You're a good brother, so don't worry." After Su Jinyao finished speaking, she leaned her head on Gu Shangqing's shoulder and closed her eyes.

She wasn't very tired, and staying awake all night wasn't a problem for her.

But being able to have a personal dependence like this, and it is really a blood kinship (qíng) connection, made Su Jinyao feel more at ease.

Gu Shangqing walked steadily, and the snow made a "creaking" sound under his feet.

Su Jinyao listened to the "creaking" sound and said softly: "Brother, I found out that there is a great hidden danger in your internal strength, can I help you treat it." ”

"Okay, then I'll bother Jinyao." Gu Shangqing immediately agreed. It's as if as long as Su Jinyao speaks, there is no reason for him to refuse.

Su Jinyao's heart is so sweet, this feeling of being spoiled is really good.

This is completely different from the feeling of love (ài) that Gu Xuebin gave her. It's a kind of connection that doesn't need to be taken into account, and you don't have to think too much about whether it's true or not, whether it's equal, or humble.

This kind of pampering can be accepted in its entirety, without having to wonder if it will disappear one day, which is a special peace of mind.

"Whew" Su Jinyao breathed a long sigh of relief and said, "I only know now that God has taken me lightly." ”

Gu Shangqing also smiled when he heard this, and said, "Not only is it not thin, but it is also very thick." I'm afraid that you'll be cold, I'm afraid you'll be tired, I'm afraid you'll encounter unhappy things on the road, my brother is more hearty than the old mother, but you still don't accept it. Almost, almost, I was discouraged. ”

"Why?" Su Jinyao frowned and said, "I knew that you would be discouraged, so I wouldn't be on good terms with you." If one day you can't stand my bad temper and say that I am unreasonable, that I am not as gentle and lovely as Xueqi, then you are going to abandon me? ”

"I'm discouraged because I don't have the ability to satisfy my sister, so I have to consider whether I really move a mountain of gold to make you happy." Gu Shangqing glanced back at Su Jinyao and said, "Jinyao, I always think that you should be very special (ài) money, so one gold mountain can't work, so move two over." ”

Belch? Su Jinyao suddenly felt that this sentence was so interesting.

Well, there's nothing a mountain of gold can't solve! If there is, then two.

So Su Jinyao nodded and said, "Okay, remember that you owe me a gold mountain, no, it's two." ”

"Okay, when my sister got married, two gold mountains were used as dowries, which my brother personally promised you." Gu Shangqing said, and had already walked out of Merlin.

Xiuning and Dongzi were waiting outside the forest, and they were startled when they saw that Su Jinyao was carried out.

Xiu Ning hurriedly said, "Master, are your legs okay?" Is your foot frostbitten? ”

Su Jinyao shook her head and said, "It's all right, don't worry." ”

Gu Shangqing said to Dongzi: "Go find a wooden board for me." ”

Dongzi pouted, but ran to find it. But it had just snowed in this winter (rì), so there were no planks.

In the end, Dongzi removed an inconspicuous and insignificant wooden board on the luggage rack of the carriage and handed it to Gu Shangqing.

Gu Shangqing took out a dagger and carved a few words on the wooden board, which read: This place is private and is not allowed to enter. There are vicious dogs!

After speaking, Gu Shangqing handed the wooden board to Dongzi and said, "Go and plug it on the side of the road." ”

Dongzi agreed, and ran to put the plank on the path leading to Merlin. In order to be afraid that the plank would fall, he deliberately smashed a few times with a stone, poked it deep into the soil, and then ran back.

Unexpectedly, as soon as Dongzi came back, Gu Shangqing looked at him in surprise and asked, "Why are you coming back?" ”

"Get on the road." Dongzi looked at Su Jinyao and asked, "Master, aren't we leaving?" ”

Su Jinyao also nodded and said, "Let's go, let's go now." ”

But he didn't expect Gu Shangqing to say seriously: "I will catch the carriage." But don't you see the words written on the board? ”

Su Jinyao said: "This place is private, and you are not allowed to enter." What's wrong? ”

Gu Shangqing patted Su Jinyao's shoulder, signaled her not to speak, and then asked Dongzi, "What is the latter sentence?" ”

Dongzi said: "There is a vicious dog? ”

"yes." Gu Shangqing said solemnly: "So, you have to stay and guard this piece of Merlin." When we're done (qíng), we come back and buy some real vicious dogs to change your class. ”

"Haha" Su Jinyao couldn't help laughing. She understood that this must be Gu Shangqing's stalk to take revenge on Dongzi for soaking his feet and washing his face.

Xiuning also laughed after hearing this, but she looked at Gu Shangqing, a little bit like she wanted to laugh but didn't dare to laugh.

Dongzi's table (qíng) is the most exciting, I want to attack, but I don't dare. I had to look at Su Jinyao with a bitter face, and said, "Master, I don't want to be a vicious dog, I don't dare to offend Gu Gongzi in the future." Take me on your way. ”

Su Jinyao nodded with a smile and said, "Okay, let's go on the road together, you are still a coachman." ”

Then she asked Gu Shangqing again, "Brother, are you still driving the car outside with Dongzi, or are you sitting in the carriage with Xiuning?" I can't carry two people right away, and I can't bear to carry it. ”

After Su Jinyao finished speaking, Xiu Ning was a little embarrassed, and her face turned red.

Although she said that she didn't have any special thoughts about Gu Shangqing, every time she faced him, she couldn't help blushing and heartbeat, and wanted to take a few more looks.

Gu Shangqing looked at Dongzi and then at Xiuning, and said, "Jinyao, if I choose to walk, will you accompany me?" ”

Su Jinyao shook her head and said resolutely: "Of course not." ”

Gu Shangqing looked hurt and said, "Okay, I know." This is my good sister, a good sister that I spoil with all my heart. ”

After speaking, Gu Shangqing suddenly whistled. Immediately after (shēn) there was the sound of horses' hooves.

Su Jinyao looked back and saw that it was also a white horse running over. However, this white horse is slightly different from Su Jinyao's Moyun, this horse has a brownish-red diamond shape on its forehead, and the front (xiōng) is in the shape of a brownish-red lightning.

Don't say I didn't help you

Gu Shangqing waited for the white horse to run closer, and a vertical (shēn) jumped up, the shape of the (shēn) was clean and neat, and the movements were beautiful and smooth.

After getting on the horse, Gu Shangqing asked Su Jinyao with a smile: "Jinyao, do you think that I followed you all the way, and I walked in front of you with my feet, right?" ”

"Originally, I thought so." Su Jinyao really didn't expect that Gu Shangqing didn't rely on light skills to gallop, but rode a horse to catch up in front.

However, it's also right to think about it, it's always easier to have a horse than to run on your own. Gu Shangqing is not without money, how can he run all the way and follow closely by himself.

Thinking of this, Su Jinyao didn't (jìn) laughed because of her childish thoughts.

Suddenly, Su Jinyao found that she was really naïve sometimes. In other words, the recent (rì) child is too idle, so that she began to make up for the missing sense of (qíng), happy childhood, and the care of relatives (ài).