Urban Night Returner

As the New Year approached, the streets were much bustling, especially those street vendors, who put up many fireworks and lanterns, red everywhere, and it looked so festive.Every family is preparing for the New Year, buying new year's goods, and replacing peach charms. Many people have re-painted the gates with red paint, which is fresh and eye-catching.From time to time, there are a few more firecrackers, making it even more lively.

In contrast, the new city guard general's mansion is much deserted.Although a few servants have been added to the mansion, the palace has rewarded extraordinarily generous New Year gifts, and the Taofu lanterns at the entrance have been replaced again, it looks like it is Chinese New Year from the outside, but these days, no one dares to speak loudly Speaking, for fear of offending the master in the mansion, how can there be any joy of saying goodbye to the old and welcoming the new?

It was getting late, Luo Jing came out of the city guard camp, and walked slowly back along the street.The city guard camp was far away from his house, but he didn't want to ride a horse.These days, he also knows that as soon as he enters the house, the whole yard will be covered with dark clouds, and even Biyan Biquan will be silent, making him even more reluctant to go back.The street was very lively, with the sound of yelling and hawking everywhere, reminding him of the night he traveled with that person, he unconsciously walked to the front of the stall, and when he realized it, several snacks had already been wrapped and carried in his arms .The desserts are all vegetarian: Yunpian cake, jujube paste cake, fried balls——since that day, the man really stopped eating meat and began to chant sutras in the small room.He went to see it, but only saw a silhouette, sitting quietly, with only his lips slightly opened and closed, so absorbed that he didn't even hear his footsteps.

Thinking of this, Luo Jing felt even more irritable. He caught a glimpse of a small tavern next to him and walked in.Seeing his clothes, Xiao Er knew that he was a wealthy guest, so he quickly greeted him with a smile and set out wine and dishes.Luo Jing didn't have much appetite for food, so he just poured wine and drank.Alcohol is not allowed in the army, and his former lieutenant general's salary was not very high, and he had to keep Bi Yan, although he was not in short supply, but he only drank a few glasses during the holidays, so he didn't drink much. Especially easy to get drunk, after drinking half a jar, I feel my head is dizzy and my feet are light.Fortunately, he was still able to control himself, reluctantly paid for the drink, and staggered back.

It was already dark, the gate was ajar, it was obvious that Biyanbiquan was still waiting for the door.Luo Jing saw it from a distance, and suddenly felt agitated, and turned the back door like a ghost.The back door was closed, so he climbed the wall and crept in, not like his own house, but like a thief.

Although there are a few more servants in the house now, most of the room is still empty. At this moment, the servants have already rested, and it is even darker, only one window is faintly lit.Luo Jing climbed over the wall too hard just now, and was blown by the night wind again. He was drunk, swayed and groggy, but his feet seemed to be conscious, and he ran straight to the bright place.

The light in the room was like a bean, and there was a soft voice, Luo Jing didn't know what was being read in his ear, he just felt the voice was pleasant, and couldn't help but stretched out his hand to push the door, but it was pushed on a big lock.Luo Jing squinted his eyes, twisted his hands casually, and pulled the lock button down, pushed the door open and barged in.There was a loud bang on the door, and everyone in the room jumped up from their desks and looked at him in surprise.Luo Jing saw those two rosy lips opening and closing with drunken eyes, his heart felt hot, he hugged her and kissed them.It was slightly cold at the first touch, but after sticking to it, it gradually felt warm, Luo Jing inserted his hands into the smooth long hair without thinking, and pressed the two lips closer to him, without any hesitation. Politely drove straight in, entangled the hot little tongue until he was a little out of breath, then reluctantly let go, and rubbed it gently with his fingers instead.The candlelight flickered slightly, reflecting those dark and deep eyes crystal clear, making one wish to dig them out and hold them in the palm of their hands.Luo Jing watched in fascination, slid his fingers up and gently fiddled with the thick eyelashes, and murmured: "Little fairy..."

His eyes blinked, and he hid back. Luo Jing saw those two lips moving, but didn't hear anything at all. He just increased the strength of his hand dissatisfied, not to let those eyes move back, while moving His lips pressed together, and he said vaguely: "Be obedient——"

The door was still open, and the cold wind came in, Luo Jing felt his body trembling in his arms, and quickly hugged him a little tighter.He didn't know how strong his hand was, he just felt the person in his arms twist and struggle.The two were close together, and the other's breath was blowing on his face, it was hot, reaching to the heart, and then to the lower abdomen... Luo Jing hugged him up without hesitation, and walked to the bed.He tripped over something, and the two fell onto the bed together.The man was wearing a small jacket with tan fur trimmed on the collar, which made the skin on his neck as white as jade.Luo Jing pressed his lips to it, feeling that it was also slightly cold, and couldn't help being a little dissatisfied, he bit it harder, causing the people under him to struggle for a while.It's just that the struggle seemed insignificant to Luo Jing, he restrained it with one hand, freed the other hand, tore off the fur collar, and gnawed down until his chest, and everyone under him Trembling, suddenly violently resisted.

Luo Jing felt hot and dry, and impatiently pulled back his clothes, the snack bag in his arms fell off, and a corner of the oiled paper was torn, exuding a slightly sweet aroma.Luo Jing felt that the fragrance seemed to emanate from the body in his arms, tempting him to continue to peel off his clothes to find the source of the fragrance.The white and slender body was quickly exposed in front of his eyes. It seemed familiar, but he hadn't seen it for many days.Luo Jing didn't notice when the person under him quieted down, but was anxious to fiddle with the soft little thing between his legs, and a slight gasp came from his ear, which made him very satisfied, so he simply lowered his head to lick it, Sure enough, he got an uncontrollable low cry.He found it very interesting, and teased him more attentively, until the man struggled to reach out and grab his hair, and said something brokenly while panting, then he lifted himself up and went to kiss other places.

A gust of wind blew in, and the candle flame on the table flickered and went out.The darkness seems to be able to stimulate people's most primitive desires, Luo Jing's movements suddenly became rough, causing a series of intermittent moans, overflowing the door, and dissipating into the night...

The sky was slightly bright, and Shen Mobai slowly got up from the bed while supporting his waist.The oiled paper bag that fell by the bed had been crushed by the two of them. He gently carried it to the table, opened it to take a look, the contents inside were no longer visible, and it was cold after a night of wind, but the fragrance still.He looked at it for a while, then picked up a small piece and put it in his mouth. The sweet taste spread between his lips and teeth, and entered his heart.He looked back, Luo Jing was lying on his back with his arms spread out, maintaining a hugging posture.Shen Mobai looked at this face under the slight skylight: the outline was clear and firm, it was not handsome at all, but the eyebrows were well-shaped.At this time, he was asleep, his expression was calm, a little softer than usual, his lips were slightly parted, and the tip of his tongue could be seen a little foolishly.Shen Mobai suddenly remembered what that mouth did to him last night, his face blushed immediately, he quickly turned his head away, and pulled his clothes a little tighter to block those bluish marks.

There were footsteps outside the door, and the half-hidden door was suddenly pushed open. Biquan was standing at the door with a food box in his hand. When he saw it, he was stunned.Shen Mobai turned his head unnaturally, and whispered: "The general is drunk, let the kitchen prepare some hangover soup and porridge."

His voice was very soft, but Luo Jing had already been woken up by the sound of Biquan pushing the door.Although his reaction was unavoidably sluggish after a hangover, after Shen Mobai finished speaking, he also opened his eyes.All the charm of last night flooded up at once, he glanced at Shen Mobai's slightly dizzy cheeks, and smiled at him involuntarily.Biquan saw clearly at the door, quietly put down the food box, closed the door and backed out.

Shen Mobai felt uncomfortable under Luo Jing's gaze, turned around and went to the door to get a food box.Looking at his awkward posture, Luo Jing turned over and sat up immediately: "I'll do it."

Shen Mobai turned his back and said, "You're drunk, you'd better have a good rest."

Luo Jing also felt a little headache, but his body was loose and full of energy. Putting on some clothes, he walked over and easily picked him up and put him back on the bed: "It's you who should rest. I'll let Biquan send the heat to you soon." Come wash with water."

Shen Mobai's face turned even redder, and he lowered his head awkwardly, half leaning and half sitting.Luo Jing saw the broken dim sum on the table at a glance, and couldn't help but feel annoyed: "Why are they all crushed? How can you eat this, let someone buy it again."

Shen Mobai shook his head.Said softly: "No need to buy, this is edible."

Luo Jing liked it in his heart, hugged him and said softly, "What else do you like to eat? I'll take you out to buy it."

Shen Mobai pursed his lips and squeezed out a sentence for a long time: "Aren't you going to lock me up?" 1

Luo Jing put him in his arms and said: "That's because I was angry, I won't lock you up anymore. You can go wherever you like, just don't say anything about going back to Changzhou. Even the temple has collapsed, What are you going back for?"

Shen Mobai was a little sad, and whispered: "I know, I have nowhere to go."

Luo Jing's heart was sore by what he said, and he said softly: "Isn't this the place where you stay?"

Shen Mobai turned around and looked at him, his eyes were slightly dazed, and he murmured: "I, I am born with demonic nature, aren't you afraid?"

Luo Jing said with a smile: "I'm still destined to be a big murderer, are you afraid? I think the two of us are a good pair."

The two looked at each other for a moment, and suddenly there was a grunt in Shen Mobai's stomach, the sound was so loud that both of them heard it.Luo Jing laughed, walked over and brought the food box over, and when he opened it, there were two vegetarian dishes, and he couldn't help frowning slightly: "Every day is clear soup with little water, how can you bear it. Let the kitchen cook some meat dishes for you."

Shen Mobai shook his head, and took the food from his hand: "I still eat vegetarian food."

Luo Jing frowned: "Why, are you still angry with me?"

Shen Mobai gave him a gentle look, but his expression was firm: "No. It's just that I think it must be reasonable for the master to order me not to go down the mountain. Now there is no need to talk about going back to the mountain, but I want to be the same as I was in the mountain before. As usual, hold a fast and recite the Buddha."

Luo Jing lowered his face: "Do you still believe in the words of that mad Taoist?"

Shen Mobai looked at him fixedly: "Where did that Taoist go? You know it, don't you?"

Luo Jing said decisively: "Where he went has nothing to do with you and me. Why should you care about such crazy words!"

Shen Mobai lowered his head, and said in a soft voice for a while: "Although holding fast and reciting the Buddha is not for practice, refraining from anger and attachment is also a way to cultivate one's character."

Luo Jing said helplessly: "Okay, if you want to be a vegetarian, you can eat it, I will accompany you to eat it. It looks soft, but it is actually very stubborn!"

Shen Mobai still lowered his head, but after a while, a small dimple slowly appeared on one cheek...

New Year's Eve is here in the blink of an eye.It is a custom in the capital that every family has to watch the year. When the time comes, they all come out to set off firecrackers, post Spring Festival couplets, and then cook dumplings in a big pot for the whole family to eat. The dumplings are usually wrapped with copper coins. Get rich every year.

Luo Jing is from Changzhou. He has been in the army for many years and has no habit of watching the year. However, he does as the Romans do, and makes countless dumplings.This is what Biyan is doing.Although a few more servants were added, Luo Jing let them go home early for the festival, and there were only four of them left in the huge house.Biyan boiled water early on, and listened to the movement on the street outside with her ears turned sideways.Luo Jing also bought some firecrackers, and took Biquan and Shen Mobai to the yard to set them off.Shen Mobai had never seen firecrackers before.People in the mountains rarely spend money to buy this. He entered the defense mansion, and he hasn't met the Chinese New Year yet, so it looks fresh.Luo Jing took his hand and clicked one, and it exploded into the air with a bang, which made him back away in fright, and was retreating into Luo Jing's arms.Luo Jing hugged him and laughed, while instructing Biquan to hang a long whip to the door to light it.Most of this street is occupied by officials' mansions, and every house is brightly lit. It is not known which one went off first, and then firecrackers were fired from all sides, one after another, and it was very lively.Luo Jing wrapped Shen Mobai in a cloak, and walked to the gate to look.Biquan picked up the firecrackers with a bamboo pole, and was about to light them with incense, when Luo Jing suddenly raised his hand to stop him and said, "Listen!"

Biquan was stunned, and listened carefully, there were firecrackers exploding all around, but he didn't hear anything, he asked in confusion, "Master, what's the matter?"

Luo Jing said in a deep voice: "Listen again! It seems that something happened!"

Biquan listened carefully, and finally heard the sound of people neighing in the sound of firecrackers all around. It was actually not far away, but the noise of the firecrackers was so loud that it covered them all up.Luo Jing took off the cloak and put it on Shen Mobai, saying: "Go back to the house, I'll go and have a look." On New Year's Eve, the city guards and the two battalions will also be on guard, and the more this time, the more it is necessary to guard against thieves and fire , Luo Jing also came home only at Shen Shi, and was going to the camp at Yin Shi.

Shen Mobai obediently retreated into the yard, and suddenly caught a glimpse of a black shadow jumping down from the wall. He was startled, the black shadow had already arrived in front of his eyes, and he covered his mouth with one hand: "Mr. Shen, don't speak loudly!"

Hearing the movement, Luo Jing had already turned back, the black shadow let go of Shen Mobai, pulled the black scarf under it with one hand, and said, "Brother Luo, it's me." The light from the window shone on his face, and there was blood on his forehead Still dripping down, his face was dyed bright red, it was actually Zuo Mu.

Luo Jing saw it clearly at a glance, and couldn't help being startled for a moment, and said in a deep voice: "It was you who made the noise outside just now?"

Zuo Mu wiped the blood off his face with his hands, and nodded.Luo Jing listened intently to the commotion outside, and said: "Biquan, go and light the firecrackers, Mo Bai, take brother Zuo back to your room, don't let Yan'er see it."

Biquan understood.Turning back to the door, lighting the firecrackers, Luo Jing leaned on the door and watched.After only a few rings, there were already several people chasing after him noisily. When they saw Luo Jing, the leader bowed and said, "General Luo."

Luo Jing glanced at him, and said, "Which family do you belong to? Why are you on the street when you're not keeping watch at this time?" New Year's Eve is always a night, but on New Year's Eve, no one comes out to wander around, and you have to wait until the New Year's greetings after dawn.

The man said: "The villain is from the mansion of Wang Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment. Because a thief entered the mansion, although the guard injured him, he was not caught, so he chased him out."

Luo Jing frowned: "What a bold thief, dare to steal into the Shangshu Mansion! What do the night watchmen do? Biquan, immediately go to the Chengwei camp to send a team to search! I don't know what is missing in the Shangshu Mansion Never?"

The man seemed to be the housekeeper of the mansion, coughed dryly and said: "That's not true. The guards found it early, but the thief never succeeded. It's a big one, and it's not easy to alarm the city guards. Brothers, the villain brought his men to chase after him, the general kindly waited for the villain to report back to Lord Shangshu, and thank you in another day."

Luo Jing watched a group of people walk away along the street with cold eyes, and then signaled Biquan to put away the bamboo poles and close the gate.Shen Mobai had already fetched water to cleanse Zuo Mu's wound, only to see a wound running down from his forehead, blood and flesh rolled up, obviously scratched by arrows, although it looked terrifying, it was not a serious injury, it was just on the face, Inevitably disfigured.Luo Jing's Jinchuang medicine is always prepared here, he took it and applied it on him, and said: "What's going on? Didn't Brother Zuo go back to Qingzhou with the commander? How did he get into trouble with the Minister of Punishment?"

Zuo Mu let out a long sigh, but didn't answer right away.Shen Mobai looked at him, and said in a low voice: "General Zuo--"

Zuo Mu raised his head and gave him a wry smile: "That's right, I'm going to see Suqin."

Luo Jing frowned: "Is she in the Shangshu Mansion?"

Zuo Mu gritted his teeth and said, "Her uncle wants to curry favor with Wang Shangshu and force her to marry and become a concubine."

Luo Jing was silent.Zuo Mu said sadly: "Wang Shangshu is already forty years old, the concubine is married to the third wife, and the main wife is very powerful, Suqin... I couldn't help it, so I went in quietly, wanting to see her..."

The sound of firecrackers on the street was still higher and higher, and there were joyful sounds everywhere, only in this small room, several people looked at each other in dismay.It was Biyan's unknowingly joyful voice from outside that broke the silence of the room: "Master, it's New Year's Eve, let's eat dumplings!"