General's humble stand-in

Tao Zhuo doesn't really want to go back to the General's Mansion, he's tired.It's the kind of tiredness that gets stuck in the mud and makes you physically and mentally exhausted with every step you take.Especially after having a dispute with Gu Yan, he was even more upset and unwilling to face it.

I wandered the streets for a long time until it was getting dark.

Tao Zhuo held a piece of candy figure in his mouth, stood on the street and watched the crowd gradually disperse, feeling suddenly homeless.

I don't know if Mo Zizhi was in the same state of mind as himself that night, Tao Zhuo suddenly sympathized with him and himself.

There are quite a lot of people in the opera troupe at the moment, and all the people who come in and out come to listen to the music and have fun.Tao Zhuo stood outside for a while, then walked to the opposite wall and chose a clean place to sit down.This made Taozhuo easily think of the days when he was begging, he would sit in the corner and envy every guest who came in and out.

Tao Zhuo doesn't understand opera very well, in fact, there are many things he doesn't understand, even complicated characters.Compared with Mo Zizhi, who has read a lot of poetry and books, maybe he is just a little bit luckier.

Resting his chin on his knees, listening to the sad tune on the stage, Momozou felt a little lost for no reason.

"Young master, can you reward me with a bite?"

The weak voice interrupted Tao Zhuo's depressed mood, Tao Zhuo followed the voice and raised his head, it turned out to be a little beggar, who looked only sixteen or seventeen years old.

Tao Zhuo pulled out a piece of silver and handed it over, probably because the little beggar had never seen so much money, his eyes widened but he never dared to reach out to take it.

"Take it." Tao Zhuo moved his wrist, motioning for him to continue.

"Thank you son." After receiving the money, the little beggar knelt down and kowtowed to Tao Zhuo.

The moment he lowered his head, Tao Zhuo saw a deep scar on the back of his neck.It should be a new wound, the blood color is deep red and has not yet scabbed.

Tao Zhuo couldn't help asking, "Where did the injury come from?"

The little beggar smiled indifferently, "I was beaten while begging."

In fact, Tao Zhuo also guessed that he was often bullied when he was begging, but he had never suffered such a serious injury.

Tao Zhuo didn't speak any more, and the little beggar didn't leave, but sat next to Tao Zhuo, but kept a distance from Tao Zhuo.

It was quiet, only occasionally tilting his head to look at Tao Zhuo.

When the sky completely darkened, Tao Zhuo got up and prepared to leave.After walking not far, he found that the little beggar had been following behind him not far or near.

Tao Zhuo raised his head to look at the pavilions and eaves on both sides of the street, but naturally he didn't see a single person.I don't know that the four of them are going crazy again, but they still feel that the little beggar behind them is not a threat, and they don't bother to show up.

— Until outside the General’s Mansion, all the wandering emotions settled down.Heaviness, only heaviness, is the kind of heaviness that makes Taozhuo turn around and want to escape.

Tao Zhuo doesn't like the General's Mansion at all, it's just that there are people who hold him back.

Turning his head and looking towards the corner of the street, he saw a small figure hiding in the darkness.It was obviously far away, but the child's eyes showed anticipation.

Or maybe, what Tao Zhuo sees is just her former self.

Sighing secretly, Tao Zhuo waved to the figure in the distance.

The little beggar is seventeen this year and has no name. Tao Zhuo thought hard for a long time to give him a name.

The intention is that there will be no worries in the days to come.

After washing up and changing clothes, Tao Zhuo looked at the child, he was quite handsome,

At night, just as Tao Zhuo turned off the lights, he heard a muffled sound coming from the yard, as well as Wuyou's anxious voice.

Tao Zhuo put on his clothes and went out, and as soon as he opened the door, he saw Wuyou sitting on the ground hugging Gu Yan's leg, yelling, "Don't go in, just don't go in, the young master has already rested."

"What are you doing?"

Hearing Tao Zhuo's voice, Wuyou hastily turned his head, with blood on the corner of his mouth.

"My lord, this man insisted on breaking into the house. I stopped him, but he even kicked me in the chest." Wuyou complained to Tao Zhuo with an aggrieved face.

Gu Yan wanted to pull back her leg, but Wuyou hugged her too tightly, and asked Taozhuo angrily, "Where did you get such a thing back? Let him let go quickly."

Seeing how funny the two of them are now, Tao Zhuo couldn't help covering his lips and smiling.

"Worriless, this is the general and my husband, you don't have to stop me from coming here."

Gu Yan suddenly looked up at Tao Zhuo in astonishment.

Back in the house, Tao Zhuo was walking towards the bed when suddenly Gu Yan hugged her from behind.Wrapping her arms around Tao Zhuo's waist, she hugged him tightly.

"Say what you just said again." Gu Yan leaned into Tao Zhuo's ear, as if ordering and begging.

"Huh?" Tao Zhuo recalled what he had said, "Oh, I said you are my husband, what, wrong?"

"No." Gu Yan rubbed the tip of her nose against Tao Zhuo's earlobe, which may have been pressed when she was lying down just now, the tips of her ears were red with warmth, "That's right, I am your husband, we want to be together forever .”

Tao Zhuo gently pushed away the hands wrapped around his waist, and said as he walked towards the bed, "General, why are you so excited? It's not just me who calls you husband, you are also the husband of the princess, and you are also shouting to kill the stranger. Zies is included in the house, and may be the husband of many people in the future. It's just a title, so it's not worth making a fuss about."

It was as if a bucket of cold water was poured down, extinguishing all the remaining warmth of Gu Yan.It reminded him of the wedding night, and Tao Zhuo's reluctance.

Following Tao Zhuo to the bed, Gu Yan looked coldly at Tao Zhuo who was lying down again, and couldn't help but ask, "Is this really what you think? Is it true that there is no affection at all?"

The slender eyelashes cast a fan-shaped shadow under Tao Zhuo's eyelids, shaking uncontrollably as if struggling.Tao Zhuo bit her lips lightly, remained silent for a while, and then said two words under Gu Yan's gaze, no.

Tentatively, flinched.Gu Yan didn't dare to step forward rashly, Tao Zhuo blindly backed away, the distance that was close at hand was imperceptibly far away and untouchable.

"Yes...." Gu Yan paused, "Is it because of Yun Yi?"

Yun Yi is a hurdle, not only a scar in Tao Zhuo's heart, but also a knot in Gu Yan's heart.Gu Yan didn't want to mention it, but Gu Yan wanted an answer.

Is it love, liking, nostalgia, or longing? Gu Yan wants to know, but is also afraid of knowing.

Rubbing his sore nose, Tao Zhuo replied in a low voice, "Probably so."

Can't tell, Taozhuo really can't tell.Sometimes I think it's because of Yun Yi, sometimes I think it's because of the self I have hurt, and sometimes it's just torture for the sake of torture, and venting for venting.It's like the emotions are out of control, the soul is free, and I am not myself.As for the affection in Gu Yan's mouth, Tao Zhuo felt that it had been exhausted long ago.

Kneeling on one knee beside the bed, Gu Yan propped her hands on Tao Zhuo's sides, leaning over to stare at those clean almond eyes that seemed blank.

Almost pleadingly murmured, "Tao Zhuo, forget about him."

There is no way to give Tao Zhuo a complete Gu Yan, but Gu Yan wants to have a complete Tao Zhuo.

Tao Zhuo stared at the grief in Gu Yan's eyes, curled up his lips and smiled, and then slid a line of tears from his left eye.

"I can't forget it, it's already engraved in my heart. He said he would take me to elope, take me to a paradise, take me away..."

Gu Yan's lips fell domineeringly and fiercely, not giving Tao Zhuo another chance to speak.

As if declaring ownership, Gu Yan possessed Tao Zhuo crazily without any pity.Every tooth mark is soaked with fine blood, like the mark branded on Tao Zhuo's body.

Tao Zhuo didn't resist, didn't shed tears, just stared at the top of the bed in a daze, watching the white soft gauze bed curtain shaking, shaking non-stop.Pain, the pain of being forcibly torn apart, but Tao Zhuo always felt that there was something more unacceptable than physical pain.

Like duckweed in the ocean, it rises and falls but has no refuge.

Desire drove Gu Yan into madness, and the blood in his whole body seemed to be beating for possession.

Tao Zhuo slowly closed his eyes, the pain made him fall into a coma and lost all consciousness.

When Tao Zhuo woke up, it was already the morning of the second day.Ample sunlight streams in through the windows, and a colorful glow can be seen in the air.

Tao Zhuo wanted to sit up, but when he moved a little, his whole body felt like it was falling apart.

Tao Zhuo had no memory of how Gu Yan was tossing about last night, and when he left.Raising his arm, he saw that it was covered with cyan, purple, blood red, all kinds of scars.

Or pinch, or pinch, or bite...

Tao Zhuo pulled the quilt weakly again, covering his naked body.The stickiness under his body made Taozhuo a little uncomfortable, he touched it lightly with his fingers, only to see bloodstains and white dirty liquid on his fingertips.

Gu Yan was purely for venting, as if he was treating a small shop in a prostitution house, without any emotion.

Tao Zhuo felt uncomfortable, but had no tears to shed.

After resting for a while, Tao Zhuo called Wuyou in and asked him to prepare bath water.

Wuyou saw the mess on the bed, and saw that Tao Zhuo's skin exposed outside the quilt was covered with traces of happiness, his pupils contracted instantly, not sure if it was fear or something else...

It wasn't until Tao Zhuo's gaze passed over that Wuyou hurriedly lowered his head and went out.

Soaked in warm water, every pore is moistened, gradually relieving the pain.

Wuyou pushed the door open, "Young master, there is a message from the general, saying that you are asking you to go to Tingfeng Lou for lunch."

Taozhuo closed his eyes and leaned against the edge of the bathtub, and said weakly, "Tell me, I won't go."

"The general said it was about taking a concubine, please be sure to go there, my lord."

Tao Zhuo opened his eyes, at that moment there was pain, sadness and confusion in his eyes, but he soon calmed down, leaving only indifference and exhaustion.

"Got it, come and help me change my clothes."

With the sound of "crashing" water, Tao Zhuo stood up.The drops of water rolled down from his skin, making him look whiter and more tender, but those hideous scars became more and more obvious, almost covering Tao Zhuo's whole body.

Wuyou's Adam's apple moved slightly, he didn't dare to look around, he almost closed his eyes and put his clothes on Tao Zhuo's body.When fingers accidentally touched Taozhuo's smooth skin, Wuyou shuddered instantly.

Tao Zhuo didn't care about Wuyou's reaction, he just treated him like a child.

When we arrived at Tingfeng Tower, we happened to meet Princess Pingnan who was coming.

The princess smiled sarcastically, "You've only been married for a few days, and he can't help but want Namo Ziji to enter the house."

Tao Zhuo also smiled, "What can you be proud of? It's not your turn anyway."