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Zuo Xuan recently discovered that a new neighbor seemed to be moving in next door to his house. For several days in a row, he heard noises coming from the next door, and he didn't know what kind of palace he wanted to build.Amidst such noise, Zuo Xuan felt that his paintings all had the atmosphere of a busy city.

Fortunately, after a few more days, the noise from next door finally subsided.It's just that the courtyard door of that house is closed all day long, and I don't know if anyone has lived in it.Zuo Xuan didn't like to be curious about other people's homes, but he would occasionally catch a glimpse of them when he came back from a walk.

Zuo Xuan's life is still going on as usual, sometimes he goes out to collect folk songs, and sometimes he goes out to collect beautiful paints.It's just that this time Zuo Xuan found that no matter where he went, there was always a suspicious figure following him all the way.At first, Zuo Xuan thought that the man was simply traveling with him, because he always kept a distance from him.But in the past few months, no matter where Zuo Xuan went, that person would definitely show up wherever there was some danger.Wearing inconspicuous clothes and a bamboo hat, I don't know whether the intention of coming is good or evil.But as long as he leaves those dangerous places and reaches a place where the road is easy to pass, that person will disappear without a trace.

Zuo Xuan had spotted him so many times in a row, he thought that this time he must understand the other party's intentions.So when he went to an unknown mountain this time, he deliberately didn't ask the locals to guide him, but climbed the mountain alone.He has faith that the man is good.

I don't know if it was because there was no guidance from the locals, but this time the person was closer to Zuo Xuan than before.Zuo Xuan thought, this person is really wrong, if you really don't want to find him by yourself, then stay away, what's the purpose of doing this, I have to test him.

Originally, Zuo Xuan wanted to pretend to be injured so that he could get closer, but he didn't expect that he was thinking wildly and didn't pay attention to the stones under his feet. He tripped on the mountain road and almost fell down the mountain. Fortunately, the journey was not very steep.

Zuo Xuan sat on the ground, rubbing his knees, thinking that next time he should not think about things while climbing the mountain, not to mention the torn clothes, his feet still hurt badly, and he didn't know if the things he was carrying were broken .

The people behind him who had been a few steps behind saw Zuo Xuan fall to the ground, and hurried forward to look at Zuo Xuan's injured leg.

When his hand touched Zuo Xuan, he was grabbed by Zuo Xuan, and he obviously felt that the man froze.

"Who are you? Why have you been following me?"

The man didn't speak or struggle.

Seeing his uncooperative appearance, Zuo Xuan grabbed his bamboo hat and wanted to take it off, but he grabbed his wrist with his backhand.

"Hello!" Zuo Xuan frowned.

But he was still indifferent, then let go of Zuo Xuan's hand, and looked at Zuo Xuan's ankle and knee.He took out the medicine from his arms and smeared it on him.Then he turned his back and showed his back to Zuo Xuan, perhaps to carry him.

Zuo Xuan was a little unhappy, his lips were pursed into a line, and after looking at the man's back for a long time, he finally wrapped his arms around the man's neck and lay down on his stomach.

The man took Zuo Xuan's two legs, and carried Zuo Xuan up to the top of the mountain very steadily step by step.

The mountain road was already rugged, and he carried Zuo Xuan on his back. When he arrived, Zuo Xuan could feel the rapid breathing and heartbeat of the other party, and there were still some sweat on the back of his neck.

He found a flat stone with a good view on the mountain and put Zuo Xuan down, and then helped Zuo Xuan take off the box he was carrying, and laid out the painting tools for him.

During this process, Zuo Xuan kept looking at him. He didn't know if it was inconvenient for him to see clearly because the black veil of the bamboo hat obscured his view.

"Don't be so secretive, I know who you are."

The movement of the man's hand still didn't stop.

"Are you so interesting?"

The man still didn't speak.

"Pei Yi!"

The man put away his pen, ink and paper, and finally raised his head.

"What on earth do you want?" Zuo Xuan almost gritted his teeth.

The man clenched his fists and finally took off his hat. It was indeed Pei Yi.

Zuo Xuan smiled mockingly, but he didn't know who he was laughing at.

"Your Majesty the Emperor, didn't you do everything possible for the throne? Why didn't you become one after seven or eight years? It's so easy to let go of your lifelong wish? Why do you follow me as a grassroots person every day?"

After a series of questions, Pei Yi didn't answer a word.

Zuo Xuan laughed again, unable to figure out why he talked to him so much, he shook his head and stopped looking at him.

After staying on the mountain for two or three hours, Zuo Xuan finally finished his painting by eating the dry food he brought when he was hungry.Then he put all the paper, ink and paint back into his box, and limped towards the road down the mountain, so stingy that he didn't even give Pei Yi a look.

But Pei Yi wouldn't ignore him, he stepped forward and grabbed Zuo Xuan, and said the first sentence, "I'll carry you down the mountain."

Zuo Xuan smiled politely and replied: "I dare not bother the empress' daughter."

Then he casually picked up a wooden stick from the ground, leaned on it and went down the mountain.

On the way down the mountain, Zuo Xuan walked very slowly because of inconvenient legs and feet, and occasionally fell down on uneven terrain. Pei Yi, who followed closely behind, would step forward to help him, but Zuo Xuan never told him again One sentence.

The two stumbled down the mountain, and Zuo Xuan stayed overnight at a farmer's house, planning to go home the next day.

When lying on the bed at night, Zuo Xuan couldn't sleep. He wanted to turn over but was not afraid of touching the wound, and his mood became more depressed.He couldn't figure out what Pei Yi wanted to do now, was he trying to blackmail him?It feels a little ironic, he was the one who was ruthless at the beginning, and now he is the one who is passionate.It's easy to forget the past in Pei Yi's time, but Zuo Xuan is a small-hearted grudger.

Who knew that Pei Yi really wanted to save himself now, if he was just kidding and he trusted him, would it be difficult to get hurt again?Besides, for a person who has been obsessed with the throne for half his life, Zuo Xuan doesn't have that much charm to make him give up the position of emperor, so it's better not to be sentimental.

After thinking about it, Zuo Xuan still couldn't bear the fatigue of climbing the mountain during the day, so he fell asleep.

The next day, Zuo Xuan first entered the city in the bullock cart that the farmer's family used to enter the city.When he arrived in the city, he rented a carriage as usual and went back to Chixi. He never met Pei Yi again along the way.

Only when he finally reached the door of his house, he saw Pei Yi enter the next door.

Zuo Xuan had nothing to say about Pei Yi who was so suddenly clinging to him, and he had no way of knowing what kind of stimulation the other party was receiving.

After knowing that Pei Yi lived next door, Zuo Xuan found that the number of times he met him suddenly increased.As long as he went out, he would definitely see Pei Yi going out together, as if his every move was under his surveillance.

Zuo Xuan didn't want to talk to him, no matter what he wanted to do, let him leave soon.

Just like these two people were like strangers, another two months passed in a blink of an eye.The paint that Zuo Xuan had prepared before was also used up, and he was going to go out to collect paint again.

Although there are some for sale in Rui'an City, the quality of the paint is not very good, and he doesn't want to bother others, so he has to go out to collect raw materials every time, and he should also go out for a walk, take a look at the scenery and relax .

Before leaving, Zuo Xuan went to have a small gathering with his parents, had a meal, and then returned to his residence to prepare his luggage for the trip.

Fortunately, Zuo Xuan's family is well-off now, so he rents a carriage every time, at least the journey will not be so difficult, much better than a few years ago.

In the beginning, Zuo Xuan went out like asceticism, no wonder Zuo Niang would say that he had lost weight and darkened when he came back.

Later, when he had enough money, Zuo Xuan did not give up his habit of traveling every once in a while.It's not just for painting, it's also a pleasant experience to visit rivers, mountains and rivers and see all the picturesque scenery.

Since I have the conditions to search for beautiful scenery, why not choose?

This time, Zuo Xuanxiang went out early in the morning as usual.

As soon as he got into the carriage, he saw the door of the mansion next door opened, and Pei Yi came out with his luggage on his back leading a horse.It seemed that Pei Yi was going to follow him again this time.

Zuo Xuan slammed the door curtain and didn't look at him, regardless of whether he wanted to follow him or not.And riding a horse, he can't control himself if he wants to be exhausted.

After driving for half a day, the carriage stopped when passing a small county town.Zuo Xuan didn't go into the city either, he just sat down at a tea stand outside the city and ordered a pot of weak tea to relieve his fatigue.

Pei Yi also sat down at a table not far away.

Zuo Xuan is used to this kind of itinerary, so he doesn't feel depressed.But Pei Yi also accompanied him on such a walk, and he was riding a horse.

But Zuo Xuan didn't intend to greet him, and no one forced him to follow.

After resting for half an hour, Zuo Xuan continued on the road.Glancing at Pei Yi from the corner of his eye, he found that he was obviously in a panic.Zuo Xuan gloated a little, and didn't know if he followed him on horseback like this a few times before.

Every time Zuo Xuan chooses a location that is not very far away, the place they went to this time took about three days in their carriage.During the night, I stayed in an inn in the passing town at night.

After arriving at the place, because the place is not very far from the city this time, Zuo Xuan paid the rent for three days in the inn in the city, planning to go back to live in the inn every night, and don’t need to stay with the villagers there every time up.

After a night's rest, Zuo Xuan took his tools and headed towards the forest outside the city. The paint to be used this time was taken from plants and trees.

Before leaving, Zuo Xuan couldn't help but glanced at the door of Pei Yi's room, only to find that there was no movement.He snorted, giving up so quickly.Then Zuo Xuan went out and left him alone.

After a busy day, when Zuo Xuan came back at night, he was stopped by the waiter in the inn.

Xiao Er asked him: "Guest officer, do you know the cold one who came with you yesterday?"

Zuo Xuan was puzzled, and replied, "It's considered acquaintance, what's the matter?"

"Hey, the guest officer hasn't come out of the room for a day. We are prone to getting sick this season. You said that if he fell ill and stayed in our inn, wouldn't that be bad luck..."

"Why don't you knock on the door?"

Xiao Er stammered, "Isn't that the guest officer is too stranger to get close to, we...we dare not."

Zuo Xuan was helpless, "Then I'll go and have a look."

Hearing Zuo Xuan's words, Xiao Er immediately smiled, "Hey! Thank you, guest officer!"

Zuo Xuan went upstairs, walked to Pei Yi's door, and knocked on the door.

After a long time, I heard the sound of getting out of bed and getting dressed, and then the door was opened.

After opening the door, Pei Yi was stunned, holding on to the door frame without knowing how to put it down.Xu Shi originally thought it was the inn waiter who knocked on the door, but it turned out to be Zuo Xuan.

Zuo Xuan looked at Pei Yi's obviously haggard and sickly, and didn't want to stand there dumbfounded with him, so he asked him, "Can I go in and talk?"

Pei Yi wanted to answer, but accidentally coughed, so he put down his hands and stepped back, letting Zuo Xuan in.

Seeing Pei Yi like this, Zuo Xuan couldn't say anything, so he entered the room without saying a word, and closed the door smoothly.

"Since you are sick, go to bed and lie down."

"Okay." Pei Yi replied with a hoarse voice, obviously seriously ill.

Pei Yi lay back on the bed, Zuo Xuan moved a stool and sat in front of the bed, and asked him, "Have you eaten all day?"

"Hmm." It was still a weak voice.

Zuo Xuan sneered, "That's great, Pei Yi, you don't eat when you're sick, do you think you're dying too slowly?"

Pei Yi didn't speak, just looked at him.

Zuo Xuan was also not good at competing with patients, so he sighed, "Forget it, wait, I'll bring you a bowl of porridge."

"...Thank you."

Zuo Xuan wanted to choke him, but after thinking about it, he should take care of the patients, so he turned around and went out to serve Pei Yi porridge.

After a while, Zuo Xuan came in with a bowl of steaming porridge.He supported Pei Yi to lean on, and then handed him the porridge.

Pei Yi trembled slightly and was about to take the bowl, but Zuo Xuan looked at his pitiful appearance, and thought to himself, forget it, a good man will do it to the end.

He withdrew the hand he had already extended, then scooped up a spoonful of porridge, blew it a few times, and handed it to Pei Yi's mouth.

Pei Yi looked at Zuo Xuan, confirmed that he really meant it, then tilted his head forward slightly, and drank the porridge Zuo Xuan fed him.The two finished a bowl of porridge in such a quiet manner, Zuo Xuan thought, even when he was the emperor, Pei Yi would not be treated so well, so he had to know how to be grateful, hmph.

After finishing the porridge, Zuo Xuan gently put Pei Yi down, and said, "I'll go out and find you a doctor, you can sleep for a while."

"Hmm." After Xu Shi drank the porridge, Pei Yi had the strength to smile, and an ugly smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

"What are you laughing at, you will be proud if you give you some kindness?"

"No."

"It's best not to." Zuo Xuan stopped chatting with him, and immediately went out to find a doctor.

Perhaps it was getting late, Zuo Xuan searched outside for a long time before finding an old doctor, and hurriedly brought him to the inn. The old doctor's clothes were all messed up by Zuo Xuan.

"Hurry up and see the patient, whether it is serious or not."

"Young man, you should let the old man take it easy."

Zuo Xuan quickly stroked the back of the other party, "Okay, okay, now?"

"Yeah, okay, okay."

The old doctor took Pei Yi's pulse, and the other party was just an ordinary seasonal cold, it was only because Pei Yi hadn't been sick for a long time, that's why his illness was so aggressive this time.

Zuo Xuan breathed a sigh of relief, "It's okay, it's okay, I'm still afraid of being like me..."

Zuo Xuan stopped in the middle of the conversation, how could he say these words in front of Pei Yi.

However, Pei Yi still understood what Zuo Xuan wanted to say. He stretched out his hand from under the quilt and held Zuo Xuan's hand.

Zuo Xuan lowered his head for a glance, and then broke free from his hand.He followed the old doctor to the table and watched him write the prescription.Zuo Xuan thanked him with the prescription, and then sent the old doctor back to grab the medicine.

After grabbing the medicine, he decocted the medicine and gave it to Pei Yi to drink. By the time the round trips were over, the night was already dark.

Zuo Xuan helped Pei Yi sit up again, stuffed the medicine bowl into the other's hand, and left without looking back.

In the next few days, although Zuo Xuan didn't talk to him, he still took care of him until the cold was gone.Also because of Pei Yi's illness this time, Zuo Xuan's original plan was disrupted, so he had to stay in the inn room for a few more days. After Pei Yi recovered, Zuo Xuan went out to look for paints.