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Dorgon rushed forward a few steps, took out a handkerchief and wiped it for him, but the blood couldn't be stopped no matter what, the more he wiped, the more he wiped.

"I'm fine." Seeing Dorgon's nervous look, Huang Taiji's comfort was weak.

"You still say it's okay, so how can it be considered okay?" Dorgon was still calm, but there was a little panic in his eyes.

Several doctors came to check the pulse and discuss with each other. They were anxious like ants on a hot pot. After tossing for a long time, they managed to stop the bleeding.

I don't know if it was an illusion, but Dorgon felt that Huang Taiji's face was even more ugly, and he was not in a good mood when he was sitting on the bed.

After finally sending Jierharang away, it was already evening, and Dorgon served the meal and sat beside Huang Taiji.

Huang Taiji didn't have much appetite either, he was full after just a few mouthfuls.

I thought that Dorgon would reprimand him seriously, but I didn't expect Dorgon to just take the plate away silently without saying anything.

On the contrary, Huang Taiji was worried this time: "Don't keep a straight face, I feel panicked when I see it."

"Can I still talk to you with a smile at this time?" Dorgon didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

"You gotta keep me in a good mood so I'll get better sooner."

"I'll walk with you in the garden from tomorrow. I'm afraid it's not good to be bored in the house all day. You can't get out of bed, or you get tired easily. It shouldn't matter if you take a little walk."

Huang Taiji smiled and said, "That's right."

"Then you have a good rest now and get some energy first."

Huang Taiji grabbed Dorgon: "Stay with me tonight."

"Aren't I with you every day?"

"You always lie on the table or sleep on the couch, how can you be comfortable? Sleep next to me tonight."

Dorgon's face changed: "Don't be kidding, you are sick now, so many people come and go, it's not good for people to see."

"I told Andari to stand guard at the door, so they don't have to work tonight."

Dorgon rebuffed flatly: "No! You can sleep peacefully. When you sleep, I will find a place to sleep, so you don't have to worry."

Huang Taiji stared at Dorgon with displeasure.

Dorgon ignored him at first, but after being stared at by him for a long time, he had to disarm and surrender: "Okay, okay, then you sleep in, I'll sleep outside, if you need anything at night, I can get it for you."

Only then did Huang Taiji return to his smile, and happily moved his body to give up half of the bed.

As soon as Dorgon lay down beside him, Huang Taiji turned over, hugged him lazily, and whispered in his ear: "Did the front frighten you?"

Dorgon stretched out his hand and caressed his cheek: "Don't just die like this."

"You really don't have any taboos in your mouth." Huang Taiji put his hands on his chest, "Although the illness is severe this time, I don't think I will die so soon. I still have so many things to do , we haven't enjoyed a good life yet, and we haven't been together with peace of mind, how could God just let me die like this?"

"Then what are you going to do when you recover?"

"The four cities outside the pass are very important for me to attack the Ming Dynasty. I must find a way to win them."

"anything else?"

"Yue Tuo left suddenly, leaving a lot of things behind, and I have to slowly arrange people to deal with them."

Dorgon glanced at him, and continued to ask: "What else?"

Huang Taiji met his eyes, smiled lightly, and held his hand even tighter: "Dorgon, promise me, no matter what happens, don't leave me first."

"Do you still need to say these things now?" Dorgon sat up and looked at him steadfastly, "There is no turning back when I shoot the bow, and I will never leave you."

"Having you by my side is the happiest thing in my life." Huang Taiji smiled happily, "Okay, I'm going to sleep."

Seeing Huang Taiji close his eyes reassuringly beside him, Dorgon's heart gradually calmed down.

For a long time, Huang Taiji had been sleeping beside him, and the illness would not affect his happy mood.Maybe it's really because of my own relationship.

Dorgon got up quietly, he didn't want to go to bed so early.

When he walked outside the house, Andari thought he needed something, and just as he was about to ask, he waved his hand to indicate that it was all right.

He went down one step and sat down casually, leaning on the post.

The stars are shining brightly, the full moon hangs high, and everything is so peaceful.

Dorgon just sat like this, thinking quietly, his words echoing in his ears over and over again.

He said that his company is his happiness.

As if there was a warm current flowing in his heart, Dorgon smiled involuntarily on his face.In fact, the same is true for myself, even if it is like now, it is unparalleled happiness to have him by my side, needless to say.

Unknowingly, Dorgon just fell asleep sitting up.

In a daze, he returned to the beginning, the one who had just returned to this world, when he was five years old.

It seems like it was just yesterday, with small hands, immature face, but always old-fashioned when speaking.

"Adjust your breathing, aim carefully, and shoot if you feel right." Huang Taiji's gentle words rang in his ears.

Dorgon held a bow and was trying to shoot a hare, while Hong Taiji squatted behind him, holding his hand tightly.

The bow and arrow left the string and hit the target.

"I hit it!" Dorgon cheered, still dropped his bow and ran towards the prey.

But there was some huge force holding him, no matter how he swung his legs, he couldn't move half a step forward.

Turning his head, he saw Huang Taiji's face.

"What are you doing sleeping here! I won't be able to see you when I wake up! Do you want to piss me off?" Huang Taiji glared angrily.

Dorgon blinked, his brain regained consciousness, and it was already dawn.

"Morning..." Dorgon rubbed his face.

"It's still early, are you so unwilling to sleep with me?"

"I just wanted to go shopping, but I fell asleep." Dorgon explained, and suddenly realized a question, "Why are you up? Do you feel better?"

Huang Taiji snorted, stood up and looked down: "Get up quickly, you agreed to take a walk with me."

Dorgon smiled and stood shoulder to shoulder with him: "Then let's go."

Dorgon accompanied him all day long, so that he would not feel depressed. Perhaps it was really because of the ease of mind that Huang Taiji's illness gradually improved, and gradually improved.

A month later, his illness was almost cured, and his complexion also improved a lot.

"What are we going to do today?" Huang Taiji asked expectantly, fully dressed.

Dorgon came out from the back room, holding a cloak in his hand: "Let's go riding. Put it on, it's windy outside."

"Great, after so many days, I can finally do something more enjoyable."

"You were always weak before, how can you rest assured to let you ride a horse? Now that you are in good health, of course you can do whatever you want."

"You can do whatever you want?" Huang Taiji looked at Dorgon and smiled lewdly.

Dorgon turned a blind eye: "Let's go, I've already had the horse ready."

There has been a light snowfall, and a thin layer has accumulated on the ground, as if someone has sprinkled salt lightly.

Two horses galloped by, splashing snowflakes.The wind blew their clothes up and down as the horses jumped.

"Are you tired?" Dorgon shouted loudly while riding on the galloping horse.

"You underestimate me?" Huang Taiji responded loudly.

"If you're tired, let's find a place to rest!"

"I think you are tired."

Dorgon looked sideways at Huang Taiji, he was just recovering from a serious illness, and he could not consume too much energy, so he shouted: "Yes, I am tired from running, let's go back after a short rest."

How could Huang Taiji not understand what he meant, he reined in the reins, looked around to see the direction, pointed to a place and said: "Let's go there."

Dorgon also stopped, stroked the horse's neck, and looked in the direction he pointed. It was a hillside, and he and Huang Taiji often stopped there to look at it.

They led the horses and strolled towards the hillside, chatting without saying a word.

As soon as he got closer, Dorgon saw that there were thick blankets and a low table with some small dishes and wine on it.

Dorgon immediately understood why Huang Taiji came here, shook his head and said with a smile, "You already knew that I arranged to ride a horse today?"

"I'm just curious. Come on, let's have a drink."

The two sat down facing each other, and Dorgon touched the dishes, some of which were still hot: "It's really well prepared."

"Take it as a thank you gift from me. You have worked hard for me these days. You have lost a lot of weight just to take care of me." Huang Taiji picked up the jug, "I'll pour you some wine."

"Do I need to be flattered?"

"You just have to drink."

Dorgon smiled, raised his wine glass, clinked with Huang Taiji lightly, and drank it down in one gulp.

The scorching wine flowed down the throat and into the stomach, like a ball of fire but it would not hurt anyone. It was warm and drove away the cold air in the body.

"It's really good wine." Dorgon praised, and took a few mouthfuls of food, which were equally delicious.

On this slightly cold sunny day, they sat on the ground, the sky is so high, the earth is so vast, and the air is so fresh.Although the plants and trees are not as luxuriant as in spring, they are still full of vitality.

From here, you can see the entire Shengjing, just like this world, full of breath of life.

Perhaps because we are in an open place, our mood is also relaxed, and the whole heart is filled with joy.

"Dorgon, if it weren't for you, maybe I would really die of illness." Huang Taiji said.

"I'm not a doctor, what can I do."

"You gave me the faith to live." Huang Taiji stared at Dorgon, and said softly, "Thank you."

"It's you who said you still have a lot to do."

"Yes, there are many things." Huang Taiji pointed to the southwest direction, full of confidence, "Let's do it together."

Dorgon looked up and smiled faintly.

"Nothing can separate us." Huang Taiji poured him another glass of wine and said affectionately.

"You've said that a thousand times over these days."

"Thousands of times are not too many."

Dorgon looked at Huang Taiji and nodded solemnly: "You are right, nothing can separate us."

As if he had received a kind of promise, Huang Taiji also smiled.

"I've already told Jierharang that I don't want to establish a prince."

Dorgon was stunned, thinking quickly in his mind, and quickly figured out the ins and outs, as well as the meaning of what he said, so he was even more surprised: "You don't regret it?"

"No regrets." Long expected that he would ask such a question, Huang Taiji met Dorgon's gaze, "Even if the history is ashes, I have no regrets."

Dorgon lowered his head, turned the wine glass lightly, fell into deep thought, and said after a long time: "Actually, these are not important anymore."

When he uttered these words, it was as if he had let go of a heavy burden, and he suddenly felt much lighter. The knot that had locked him for two lifetimes was finally untied.

"Drink the wine, and I'll fill it up for you." Huang Taiji said loudly.

Dorgon drank the wine and handed the glass to Huang Taiji.

The clear wine was poured into the glass and overflowed from the glass.

Huang Taiji also toasted, and the crisp sound of clinking glasses echoed in the air.

"Do it!" The two said in unison.

With the vast land ahead and the mighty Eight Banners Army behind him, Dorgon waited quietly on his horse, unconsciously turning the deerbone wrench on his thumb.

He is about to set off soon, this time the target is Matsuyama.

The pure and flawless Haidongqing croaked and hovered above its head. It flapped its wings a few times, spread its wings, glides and descends in the air, and finally landed on Dorgon's shoulder with its wings folded.

Dorgon glanced sideways, then looked forward again.

Huang Taiji walked slowly, just like sending off the expeditionary army every time.

Dorgon straightened his chest, got off his horse, and walked towards Huang Taiji.

They approached each other, then stood still, looked at each other and smiled.

There are still many things waiting for them to do...

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