nine words

"The king of Huainan... died for his country."

Chu Jiuge didn't realize what he said for a while, and seemed to be thinking about who the Huainan King was and the meaning of the word martyrdom.Until a few soldiers lifted up the entire wooden board, and the white cloth covered it outlined a human figure. Chu Jiuge stepped forward a few steps, lifted the corner of the cloth with trembling hands, and what came into view was a pale Face.

Chu Jiuge was silent, not crying hysterically as everyone had guessed, but numb like a dream, reaching out and gently stroking Xu Changqing's cold cheek, whispering something, perhaps even he himself could not hear it.

"...You said that you should try your best to repay what you owe me. Why did you leave so irresponsibly? I haven't allowed you to disappear from my side..."

Although Chu Jiuge doesn't love Xu Changqing, even if he has a deep love for himself, he already has someone he loves in his heart. No matter how much others pay, he is calm and can't accept it with peace of mind.

Xu Changqing's death hit Chu Jiuge no less than Chang Lingge's death. After living a comfortable life for too long, he got used to the normal state that the people he valued would be by his side. I'm afraid he will only lament the loss of life, and not be so miserable.

Turning around, walking a few steps staggeringly, Xing Li was looking into his eyes that looked ashamed.

"Jiu Ge..." After thinking about it all the way, he didn't know how to explain to him. Naturally, it was impossible to come up with an excuse at this juncture. In the end, perhaps, keeping silent was the best answer.

"...How did he die?" Chu Jiuge asked in a hoarse voice, with a gloomy expression, as if he had been beaten to pieces.

"During the retreat, a few wounded soldiers fell behind, and he went to rescue them alone, with thousands of arrows piercing his heart..."

"Are those wounded soldiers saved?"

"It has been sent for treatment."

Chu Jiuge nodded, then walked into the room, trying his best to hide his tears where others could not see.

Suddenly, a sharp pain caused Chu Jiuge to stop. Mo Huaichun felt that the situation was wrong, and immediately rushed to help him, but he still didn't catch up with the time. Chu Jiuge gushed out a mouthful of blood from his throat, and his whole body lost strength Kneeling down on the ground, he fainted without even uttering a groan.

"Nine Songs!"

"Your Highness! Your Highness!"

Everyone hurriedly carried Chu Jiuge into the palace and let Mo Huaichun rescue him, but the latter had no way to save him. Chu Jiuge was clearly in a hurry and forced himself to suffer from another attack. Apart from giving him the pill , can do nothing but relieve his pain.

"Why did this happen, he obviously..."

"Obviously the body is still very strong." Mo Huaichun interrupted Xie Sui, looking at him with a little more contempt. "When you sleep next to him every night, you have never felt that his breathing trembles from time to time. Is it because you are trying to hold back the pain?"

Sui fell silent, and Mo Huaichun who had calmed down also understood his position, and did not continue talking.

It is impossible for him not to know. He must have asked Chu Jiuge about his condition. According to the latter's temperament, he would probably change the subject, or tell him clearly that this is a taboo territory that he cannot violate. Just ask.

That's all for trivial matters, matters of life and death, why don't you ask a few questions, or find a doctor to diagnose and treat his illness?

... busy with state affairs.This is the answer.

Even if he doesn't say anything, Mo Huaichun knows that most of the time, he is overwhelmed by the government, and even moves to the Hall of Harmony for his daily necessities. When he is tired from work, he closes his eyes for a moment and continues to work after waking up. I was able to spend my spare time with Chu Jiuge, and during the few moments of warmth, I was fooled by the paralyzing effect of Chu Jiuge's medicine.

In the final analysis, the fault was all on Chu Jiuge alone.But who would complain about a seriously ill patient...

"He repeatedly told me not to reveal his illness to you. I followed the agreement, so I couldn't tell you. All I can do is to insinuate. His time is numbered. You should let go of your world-ruling old man. Dream, stay with him."

As he said that, Mo Huaichun untied the belt that Xi Sui had tied together indiscriminately, and continued to sew up the horrific five-inch long knife wound on his shoulder with needles and threads.His stitches are very dense, and each stitch penetrates the skin, bringing out a few streaks of blood, but compared to the shoulder, this stitch seems to be pierced in the heart, and every time it contracts, it is painful as if it is about to suffocate Same.

... This pain is much lighter than Chu Jiuge's illness.

Regreting for not caring enough about Chu Jiuge in the past, after taking Qishi, he vowed to cherish Chu Jiuge, and every minute and every second after that, he would atone for the heinous mistakes he made, Chu Jiuge She was willing to stay by his side regardless of the past, and her love for him only increased, but what did he give him in return?Only the consequences of endless ambition.

Chu Jiuge didn't fall asleep for too long, maybe it was because he felt that his time was running out, so he tried his best to break out of sleepiness, hoping to see more of this world that he loves and hates.

Even the weak light can shake Chu Jiuge's headache. He slowly opened his eyes, and it took him a long time to see the things in front of him clearly. His eyes were facing a pair of eyes full of sadness, and that person was It's all about it.

"How are you feeling?"

"...it's much better."

Chu Jiuge knew that when he fell down, his illness would be exposed, and he would inevitably be interrogated by him, and he was ready to tell a series of lies.Not wanting to save in silence, what Xi Sui said was: "Can you move? If you want, I want to take you out for a walk."

This request was beyond Chu Jiuge's expectation. He also knew that there were not many such opportunities in his life, so he nodded and let Zi Sui put him on his clothes, wrapped him in sable fur, and helped him up like a rice dumpling. out of the palace.

"Does your injury matter? If it hurts, don't force it." Chu Jiuge looked at Zi Sui's shoulder worriedly. It must not be light.

"How can you be in pain, Jiu Ge, how should I pay back what I owe you..."

Sui wrapped his arms around Chu Jiuge's waist from behind, buried his head in the crescent of his neck, and remained silent without saying a word, even the loud sound of firecrackers sounded mocking.

Feeling the warmth from the back of his neck, Chu Jiuge knew that he was crying.

...Finally reached this step, what else can he do for him in the remaining days...

I don't know how long it took, but Xun Sui finally sorted out his mood, took Chu Jiuge in his arms, and hugged him out of the palace. It happened that not long after the sky darkened, a firework rose into the sky, illuminating the dark night, reflecting The clear face made the tear stains on his face even more glaring.

Chu Jiuge stretched out his hand, stood on tiptoe so that he could look at him at the same level, gently wiped away the tears on his face, stared at those eyes full of sadness for a long time, and finally burst out laughing with a "puchi".

"Why are you frowning? Today is the Lantern Festival. After a happy visit to the Lantern Festival, we have to go back to eat sweet glutinous rice balls."

It turned out that he also remembered.

Returning after a big defeat, he hurried back to King Yan's palace in disgrace. He could have recuperated on the border for a while, but when he came back, he just wanted to reunite with him on this reunion festival.

"Liangjin, people say that the moon is [-] round on the [-]th day, but today is also very round."

Chu Jiuge pointed to the colorful full moon hanging high above the night sky, reflected by the fireworks, and smiled slightly.There are some words that I wanted to keep in my heart for the rest of my life, but now I have to say them...

"Next year, who will watch the fireworks with you... I don't know, I just hope that the person standing by your side is someone who loves you as much as I do."

The arms holding Chu Jiuge tighter in his arms, as if he was afraid that he would escape, his voice trembled, as if crying. "Don't go...don't leave me, I will correct what I did wrong, please don't go..."

Like a child who has done something wrong, Xi Sui wept silently, begging God not to take away the one he loves.

Chu Jiuge raised his stern face, attached his cold lips to it, and swallowed all the bitter liquid, just like the promise he made when he was young. "Leave the loneliness and fear to me. You only need to sit on the throne and enjoy the king's treatment that belongs to you."

Just like what Chu Jiuge expected, he hoped that he could die after suffering, so as to ensure that he would go down in history forever in the name of Mingjun, let him enjoy the happy days, and finally leave the loneliness and loneliness to himself.

But I can't do it in this life... Chu Jiuge gently caressed the green stubble growing on his chin, and the smile on the corner of his lips was filled with comfort from the inside out. "I'm already very glad that I can meet you in my life. People often say that the emperor is ruthless, and they say that the emperor is affectionate. I didn't compete for favor like those concubines in the harem, so I got your mercy. I met a dedicated person The emperor is the blessing of my three generations of cultivation, how can I ask for too much grace?" At this point, Chu Jiuge's expression suddenly became solemn, and he shook his body gently, and continued: "You must agree I, even if I am gone, I will do my best to be a wise ruler, expand the territory, enlighten the politics, make the people happy and the country prosperous."

This is my last wish.

"You have established Luoyin and Wenge as sons, so I don't worry about your future heir. I am very selfish. When I had you, I just wanted to have you alone. Now my life is finally coming to an end. I really want to find someone to take my place and take good care of you. But, I am too selfish...I can't share your love with others, so I hope you promise me...at least promise me when I am alive, you must Take care of yourself for me..."