Peach Blossom Dyeing Jinge

Bai Xiuchuan didn't dare to open his eyes.

He was being carried on the shoulders of others and walked through a long corridor.The footsteps of the two people resounded one after the other, stirring up continuous echoes in the corridor, which swayed like ripples.

He has always been timid and afraid of the dark, and he hates the damp and closed underground. His hands have already become cold, his scalp is numb, and his head is dizzy and swollen. He can't tell how far he has walked. The road ahead seems to be forever. At the end, it is clearly daytime, but the eyelids are dark, only the faint blue light seeps through the eye slits, and with the steps forward, it is sometimes bright and sometimes dim, and it is roughly arranged along the walls on both sides of the corridor. step forward.

He knew that it wasn't fire, but the shimmering light from the black spar. When he was young, he had seen this precious ore in Emperor Jian's bedroom. It was only a small piece, and it was carved into the shape of a flying dragon. .But at this moment, there are obviously a large number of black crystals used as lamps, and they are used wantonly, as if they will never be exhausted.

This is the imperial city, even if it gathers the most treasures in the world, it is not surprising.

But the corridor was empty, dark and cold, and there was dust falling from the top of the head, which was the result of the ground tremor.Thousands of troops and horses stepped out with endless sounds, seeping into the ground through the thick soil.

A place where even the light of the sky cannot penetrate, but still cannot escape the torment of the flames of war.

At this moment, Si Yutong must also be among the chaos.

Thinking of this, the temperature in his palm became warmer, and courage gushed out from a place he couldn't see, wrapping him in an inconceivable way, dispelling the biting cold.

Courage has always been something lacking in his life.

Last night was also a gloomy night. He sneaked into the East Palace alone. The guards' gazes swept him from all directions, which almost made him frightened. Cold sweat broke out on his back. He didn't even remember how he touched Si Yutong's bedroom. How to sneak through a window.

The reason why he took the risk was because of Di Dongqing's reminder.

Half an hour ago, when the moon had just risen to the sky, he had just received the military order that all the soldiers of the Bai Mansion were merged into the Yuchang Army, waiting for Bai Yunfeng to dispatch them, and they would jointly serve as guards for tomorrow's grand ceremony.

But the message that his elder brother left him was—to enter the palace to take care of his mother.

He didn't want to leave the barracks, but he didn't dare to disobey his brother's order, he was hesitating.But he saw a familiar figure sneaking into his camp under the moonlight.

It's Di Dongqing.

Di Dongqing hastily warned him that Si Yutong was in danger in the palace.

"Your brother lied to you, you are going to save Ah Tong."

At this moment, he knew for the first time that the person he had been following all this time was not the prince Si Yujing, but the prince's second daughter, the former Princess Ping'an.In his childhood memory, he was fondly called "Sister Atong".

His face must have been extremely pale, because Di Dongqing immediately turned his face away, and patted him on the shoulder with a worried expression: "This news is really hard to accept. If you don't want to be an enemy of your elder brother, let me Think again."

He saw a bit of pity in Di Dongqing's eyes—the imperial city is dense and extremely dangerous, but he is just a useless second young master of the Bai family, even the unwarranted "ghosts" in the wilderness can scare him pale , How can he take on the important task of saving people?

"I'm going."

Not knowing where the courage came from, he straightened his shoulders and uttered three resolute words from his mouth.

Di Dongqing looked at him with some surprise: "The situation in the palace is dangerous, if you are not careful, your life may be in danger, you have to think carefully."

"I understand, I still want to go."

Different from the majesty and solemnity of the Palace of Eternal Life, the desertedness of the Prince's Mansion in the East Palace is somewhat warm, perhaps because it was once a place he was familiar with. There are many memories in every plant and tree, which are still brewing in the bottom of my heart, blurred And gentle.

Si Yutong was sleeping soundly in the bedroom, and the white locust tree next to the house exuded a burst of fragrance.

She fell into a deep sleep, which was the result of the calming herbs in the tea soup she drank. Di Dongqing had expected such a result a long time ago, so she specially left the refreshing potion.

Under the service of Bai Xiuchuan, she finally woke up from the long dream.

When she saw the person's face, she was startled at first, and then she showed a look of melancholy.

She is so smart, how can she not understand.

"I never thought that Yunfeng would betray me."

Bai Xiuchuan hesitated to speak, he was never good at words, he only hated that his mouth was too clumsy, he couldn't even make up a word of comfort.

Si Yutong got up and walked to the window, the door and window of the dormitory were closed, but she slightly raised her head towards the closed window, as if looking at the invisible sky.

The snow-white neck is slender and long, and the long hair is scattered on the shoulders, which is a little messy, making the shoulders even narrower.

Bai Xiuchuan stared blankly at the silhouette by the window. For the first time, he realized that the "Prince" who led the army in military uniform and even single-handedly defeated the enemy general was just an ordinary woman.

His nose was sore, he couldn't help but lower his head and said, "Sister Ah Tong, I'm sorry..."

Si Yutong turned her eyes to him, and said softly: "It's not your fault, why should you blame yourself, besides, you sacrificed your life to save me, I should be grateful to you."

"But the Bai family still failed you."

Si Yutong was startled, then sighed softly: "Perhaps your brother is right."

Bai Xiuchuan raised his head in surprise.

"I'm a girl, how can I stand against King Chang? I have enthusiasm but no strategy to win. Your elder brother only made such a bad plan to protect me."

"No, brother, he, he did something wrong!"

Bai Xiuchuan stepped forward suddenly, grabbed her shoulders with both hands, and stared straight into her eyes.

Si Yutong's eyes widened with surprise.

Bai Xiuchuan said: "Sister Atong, you never admit defeat since you were young. Whether you are practicing martial arts or studying, you always strive to be the first. Even Brother Huang may not be able to beat you."

Si Yutong shook her head: "When you are young, you are young, and the older you get, the more you can't help yourself."

Bai Xiuchuan said: "There is no difference in my eyes."

"Xiuchuan, you..."

Si Yutong's shoulders twitched slightly, as if being pinched by his fingers.Bai Xiuchuan suddenly realized that his actions were too rough, and immediately took a step back, clenched his fists nervously, and pressed them against his side.

His heart was beating violently, the beating sound almost bursting his throat, his fingertips were trembling uncontrollably, and his lips were not quite in control.

But he still raised his head, looked directly into the eyes of the person opposite, and said word by word: "Yu Kingdom needs a Mingjun, Sister Atong is much more suitable than King Chang."

"Ming Jun—"

Si Yutong was stunned.

There has never been a precedent for a woman to be king in this country.

Bai Xiuchuan said: "It's a pity that I'm not a good material to be a general, but I'm willing to devote myself to Sister A-Tong, overcoming obstacles and swearing to follow."

He knelt down on one knee in front of the woman.

In Kunwu Hall, he also swore allegiance in front of Jin Ge, but at that time he faced a false shadow, but at this moment, what was reflected in his eyes was a real, undisguised person.

Si Yutong's expression had returned to her previous calmness, she frowned and said, "If I run away, I will definitely be exposed soon, lest there will be changes along the way."

Bai Xiuchuan said: "Let me stay here for you."

Si Yutong was startled again.

"You used the method of disguise to dress me up as you and stay here for you. Anyway, I have been told that I look like a girl since I was a child. With your disguise technique, I will definitely not be exposed."

Si Yutong shook her head and said, "No, I can't let you take such a risk, you are still young..."

Bai Xiuchuan interrupted, "Sister Atong, you once asked me what I wish for."

"Huh?" Si Yutong looked at him in confusion.

He raised his head slowly, and said solemnly: "If you live freely, my wish will come true."

His head was still blowing low, his hands were sticking to his sides awkwardly, but the corners of his mouth raised unconsciously, a faint smile appeared on his delicate face, a dimple appeared on each of his cheeks, clean and beautiful.

The beautiful shadow he longed for in the past, the love he planted in the past, took root and sprouted in his heart, just like the white locust tree in the yard, which has been renewed for a long time, and finally grows into a towering tree, vigorously stretching to the sky.

He was a coward, buried half his life in the dark gray soil, unable to see the light of day, but with a heart of a child, he broke out of the ground for her.