The first work of the imperial prison

Qiu Yiqing prepared a horse, but didn't intend to ride it right away.

On New Year’s Eve, thousands of families are reunited, the long street is brightly lit, after the New Year’s Eve dinner, the children run out to play, the adults visit each other, get together and chat, waiting for the first pot of dumplings at night, the first firecrackers , The street is very busy, and there are too many people walking around, so riding a horse is not suitable.

He was going to take Ye Baiting all the way through the long street, and ride a horse after going out of the city. The little coward has been imprisoned for a long time, and everything outside looks fresh, tonight...it should be a worthwhile trip.

The night was cold and windy, and there were sporadic snowfalls outside. The auspicious snow heralded a good year, which was a good sign, but he was not so kind to people. Ye Baiting was asked to change his clothes.

From inside to outside, a neat set.

The inner clothes are soft and close-fitting, the jacket is light and thin to keep warm, and the outer clothes are finely cut, wide and stylish, with perfect shoulder and waist lines, and paired with a pearly light blue color, he wears two words: good-looking.

Ye Baiting touched the clothes on his body, there was no mirror in the room, so he could only come out and ask Qiu Xunqing: "Is it okay?"

Qiu Yiqing remained silent for a moment before saying: "...not bad."

Ye Baiting looked at the jade on the belt, and then at the overly delicate embroidery on the cuffs: "Isn't it a bit too expensive?"

Qiu Xunqing had already brought a big cloak over, put it on his shoulders, slender knuckles slid across his neck, and helped him tie the belt: "Don't move."

The cloak is silver-gray. Ye Baiting doesn't understand the material of the clothes, so he can't tell what it's made of. It feels slippery and heavy, with fine fluff on it, which blocks the wind and keeps warm. There is a fluffy white collar on the shoulders. It is very soft, and there is no uncomfortable feeling when rubbing against the chin and cheeks. It is warm and comfortable.

There was no one else in the room, so Qiu Yiqing leaned over slightly to help him tie his cloak.

The two were very close, and Ye Baiting could see Qiu Xunqing's focused eyes just by raising his eyes a little. The man's eyes were lowered, and his long eyelashes fell like crow's wings, as if they were tied together by these two long, thin and long hairs. The belt is a very important thing, and the expression is extremely solemn.

Ye Baiting could feel his fingers touching his chin, the touch was the same as before, not very smooth, but very warm, his hands were big, with calluses on his fingers, but the cloak tie was a bit thin, which made the process a bit clumsy, occasionally pointing The tip will slide over the Adam's apple...that's the key point, Ye Baiting can't help but tremble.

"Are you ready?"

"...don't worry."

It was too close, and the breath was entangled, he could smell the smell on his body, it was light and cold, like the pine and cypress branches sealed under the ice in winter.

Obviously it was just a belt, Ye Baiting felt as if he had fought a big battle, his whole body was tense, and looking at Qiu Xunqing, as always, there was no expression on his face at all, and he couldn't see anything unusual.

"Let's... let's go now?"

Just as Ye Baiting was about to turn around and go out, another small wine jug was stuffed in his hand. It was flat, square, and the size of a palm. One could tell at a glance that it wouldn't hold much wine, but the carvings were exquisite and felt good in the hand.

"It's cold on a snowy night, so prepare to keep out the cold," Qiu Xunqing finished, and added, "The portion is not much, so you can drink as you like, so you won't get drunk."

Ye Baiting shook his weight: "Pear blossom white?"

Hatred and green jaws: "Yes."

This time there was no further delay, the two walked out of Beizhen Fusi, and when the door opened, a lively atmosphere rushed in.

The long street is brightly lit, and almost every house has red lanterns hanging on the door. The children are running around chattering, and the young boys are mischievous, holding small firecrackers and lighting them in crowded places. Parents taught me a lesson with their ears, but they were not afraid, they just pretended to know they were wrong, turned their heads where the adults didn't see, and dared to set off small firecrackers...

There are also young people who dare to drink a few drinks with three or five friends on the street, reciting poems against each other, and there are also little girls who go out with their father and brother, and gather together to chat with handkerchief friends... Sometimes there is a noise on the street, I don’t know who it is Firecrackers were lit again, and the sky was brilliant again from time to time. I don’t know which rich family set off fireworks. Everyone called friends and friends to look up quickly.

What a bustling street, fireworks on earth.

Ye Baiting and Xiang Zi'an talked about the past, and also read the background explanation in the original book, not much, a few years in advance, even during the New Year, may not be able to see so many relaxed smiling faces, so many laughter, this historical era, It is not easy for the people to be peaceful and happy. If possible, he really hopes that the court will continue like this, clear up the past evils little by little, and slowly, little by little, become stronger.

His fingertips were a little cold, he opened the small hip flask and took a sip of the wine.

Qiu Yiqing saw the smile on his face: "Like it?"

"Yeah." Ye Baiting saw a child running past him, so ugly and hideous that the father following behind couldn't catch him, the smile was even bigger, it was lively and peaceful, and there was fireworks in the world, who wouldn't like it?

Qiu Xunqing stared at the flagon in the boy's hand, he knew what the boy was talking about, but what he wanted to ask was just this.

Ye Baiting looked at him sideways: "Does the commander not like it?"

Qiu Yiqing took the jug away from the young man, took a sip, and said, "I like it."

Ye Baiting was stunned for a moment, this time it wasn't because Qiu Yiqing drank his wine, but because this man always had a temperament, rough and heroic, but always cold, he was clearly in the world, and what he did was to protect the world , but he doesn't want to mess with the world too much, like a lonely ranger, even the posture of drinking is very different.

The lights of the long street engulfed the man's eyebrows and eyes, the rough and hard side was faded by the fusion of light and shadow, and the rest was just a cold beauty, like the stars in the cold night, like the moon on the border, obviously very close, you can lift your eyes Seeing it is actually very far away, even after a long journey, it cannot be touched.

"you……"

"what happened?"

"It's nothing."

Ye Baiting just regained his curiosity about Qiu Yiqing.

When he first arrived, he had to plan everywhere even to survive, and every step of the way was frightening. It wasn't that he was not curious about Qiu Yiqing, but that little bit of curiosity was far less important than his life.Since then, we have worked together on cases and arrested criminals. The more we get along, the more we have a tacit understanding. In many cases, we can "spark together and have a good understanding". It seems that enjoying that moment is more important.

He became more and more comfortable in front of Qiu Yiqing, relying more and more on instinct, dared to joke, and became more courageous. It seemed that it was not so necessary to understand this person through probing analysis. He only needed to know that this man was very good. It is very comfortable to work together, there is no need to think too much, just be at ease, it is their choice to stay away or approach others, and it is useless to think too much.

But now, he suddenly wanted to know what the real Qiu Xunqing looked like?Even if you walk alone and never feel alone, will you be angry, annoyed, frustrated, lost, or elated or excited?He would be angry and troubled by something, he would feel frustrated by the result, he would be very proud of his success, and he never thought of showing off to others?

Not far in front, there is a little doll with pink make-up, about three or four years old, chubby, round, with a soaring braid, stretching out his hand to hug the beautiful young lady next to him, and whistlingly complaining : "Sister Su, look, my brother is so stupid, he just looked at you, he almost tripped over with his left foot and fell over with his right foot! My mother said that I haven't had this problem since I was two years old, so hurry up and shame him with me! Shame on him! shame!"

The little sister blushed: "Your brother... he just lost his mind, he is not stupid."

The little brother blushed a long time ago: "...I used to...not like this."

The pink bubbles between the two of them were about to pop out, Ye Baiting looked at it, and suddenly thought of Yan Rouman's words about liking...

"Does the commander have a sweetheart?"

Qiu Xunqing was startled.When he turned his gaze back, he happened to see the little boy with braids kissing the young lady majestically, the voice was crisp and loud, his blushing brother was both envious and jealous, wondering if he should Stop it, don't worry...

He looked at Ye Baiting's side face, and it took a long time before he spoke, his voice slightly astringent: "What do you think?"

This way of answering...

Ye Baiting suddenly turned her head and looked at him: "At first I thought you shouldn't have one, but you said that... so you have it?"

Generally, if there is no such question, it will be directly denied. If there is, it will either be admitted, or it will be vague for some reason.

Qiu Yiqing lowered her eyes and said nothing, her attitude seemed to be acquiescing, or like... This topic is too shallow to talk about.

Ye Baiting hesitated, do you want to continue asking?This kind of question is very private, but they are no longer strangers. They have worked together for so long, and the relationship between superiors and subordinates has reached the standard and is stable.

He changed his mind and had an idea.

He handed the small jug in his hand to Qiu Xunqing, motioning him to drink: "You said earlier that there are plum blossoms in the hot spring village?"

How could Qiu Yiqing refuse the wine offered by the young man?Take a quick sip: "Yes."

"Is it beautiful?"

"It's beautiful." Qiu Xunqing handed the wine back.

Ye Baiting took the wine, walked slowly, pretended to be, but in fact took a sip of nothing, and handed the small wine jug to Qiu Xingqing: "The commander never thought about bringing someone over to have a look? "

Qiu Yi's green eyes darkened, he took a sip of wine slowly, and answered after a while: "Didn't I bring you?"

"But I asked for it myself, what about the others?"

Ye Baiting guided again, the flagon continued to change hands between the two, in short Ye Baiting didn't drink much, and mainly fed Qiu Xiqing.

Qiu Xingqing's answer was serious: "Others, I didn't ask for it."

Look at what you said, the site of your dignified commander, it seems that others can go there if they ask for it.

The wine in the jug soon emptied, so Ye Baiting simply asked the drinkers and poets on the street to ask for some. The New Year's picture is a festive and lively scene, and everyone is not stingy, not to mention Ye Baiting's handsome eyebrows and nice words?Everyone even compared and gave Ye Baiting the wine brought by the best buddy.

Ye Baiting ran back, and handed the small jug to Qiu Xunqing, with a smug expression on his face: "Look, we have wine again! I tasted a little bit just now, although it is not as fragrant as your pear blossom, it tastes a little more spicy. , but it feels pretty good!"

Qiu Yiqing looked down at the small flagon, then at the young man's bright smiling face, and remained silent for a long time.

But in the end he still took it, and under the expectant gaze of the young man, he took a sip slowly.

Seeing that he had drunk, Ye Baiting smiled even more, and continued the guidance of 'not showing any traces': "I heard that I like someone... I want to give the other party a gift to express my heart, has the commander ever given it?"

Qiu Yiqing glanced over the small gold bracelet on the young man's wrist, and the small bell on it followed his footsteps, ringing and trembling every step of the way, like the mood of some people at night.

"...It counts."

"Then does she like it?"

Qiu Xunqing looked at the young man who was walking happily on New Year's Eve: "...Not necessarily."

To the other party, this object might not be a gift, but a special mark, meaning imprisonment.

"Hmm... that's it."

Ye Baiting concluded in his heart that the leader doesn't seem to be very good at talking about love, which is completely different from his usual decisiveness and precision in office work, so don't attack in this area, and turn to another direction: "Is there any commander?" , who do you want to bring her to meet?"

This question kills two birds with one stone. It not only tests who the sweetheart is, but also tests whether the other person has family and friends. The person who brings the sweetheart to meet is naturally the closest person in his circle.

Qiu Xunqing's answer this time was very dishonest: "He may...not expect me to do this."

Ye Baiting: ...

"You don't bring it, how do you know?"

"I just know it."

Qiu Yiqing had already seen the young man's careful thinking, and poured him alcohol little by little, 'without a trace', in order to let him utter the truth after drinking, and tell the secret in his heart?It's a pity that some people don't understand that not everyone can drink so lightly that they can get drunk after just two sips.

He generously drank all the wine Ye Baiting handed over to him. As the commander of Jin Yiwei, how could he make a loss-making business?When he drank by himself, he always returned the small flagon and let Ye Baiting take a sip.

The young man was very cunning, he only wanted to feed people, not to be fed, he did it for the sake of appearance, he only touched his lips every time, but after a long time, it was not only a little bit, but the conductor was inclusive, and he gave ten meals a day. I've drank several jars of wine, so... what is it?

So slowly, Qiu Yiqing didn't answer many questions, but Ye Baiting's face gradually turned red, and her voice became louder and louder——

"It's not that I said that the command made you a little presumptuous! You like people without permission, give them things without permission, and don't let them understand, think about things without permission, and make up your mind about what you don't know, but others still don't know. ?”

Qiu Suqing's throat moved slightly: "...um."

The snow was getting bigger and bigger, rolled in the wind, and fell in the hair. Ye Baiting stepped on the snow and asked Qiu Yiqing: "Then why didn't you say it?"

Qiu Yiqing: "He...doesn't necessarily want to know."

"If you don't tell me, how will people know?" Ye Baiting was anxious for him, "Aren't you good at it? Just be bold, be straightforward, and be fierce—well, it's not fierce, but you have to be honest, you know?" ?”

Ye Baiting shook his dizzy head, he really wanted to know the meaning of what Yan Rouman said before, if Qiu Yiqing understands and is well versed in Fengyue, maybe he can help him out!Unexpectedly, the commanding officer, Qiu Xunqing, turned out to be a stunned-headed young man, who looked so bluffing that he had never even been in love!

Qiu Yiqing took the small jug in his hand: "I'm going to the hot spring village soon, don't drink too much."

When it came to Hot Spring Zhuangzi, Ye Baiting immediately became obedient: "That's right, the night is still long, we can talk slowly... There are many bars in Zhuangzi?"

"Yes." Qiu Yiqing stretched out his big hand, patted the snow on Ye Baiting's shoulder, and tightened the cloak to wrap him more tightly.

Ye Baiting was not very cooperative, he was not cold at all after drinking, so he backed away a bit: "Then your sweetheart, can you tell me when the time comes?"

Qiu Yiqing looked at him: "If I tell you, will you remember?"

"Remember!" Ye Baiting stretched out his right hand, with a serious face, "I'm just a gourd with my mouth sawed off, so keep it secret!"

Suddenly there were fireworks exploding in the sky in front of him, crowds of people rushed in, Ye Baiting staggered, and when he was about to fall, Qiu Yiqing pulled him back and held him in his arms: "Be careful."

Ye Baiting stepped on the smooth snow under his feet: "Am... am I drunk again?"

Qiu Yiqing: "...it seems to be."

Ye Baiting stood upright, with eyebrows curved, and thanked politely: "Thank you for helping me again."

The young man's smiling face bloomed under the fireworks. Even after drinking alcohol, his eyes were as clear and clean as before, as if they could be touched by the touch, and there was a soft skin under the clothes that was different from others...

Qiu Yiqing hastily clenched his hands into fists and put them behind his back: "You and I, you don't have to be polite."

"The snow is so heavy..." Ye Baiting looked at the white sky and vaguely recognized the gate of the city, "We seem to have arrived at the gate?"

"Ah."

Qiu Yiqing curled his fingers in an instant, and blew a long whistle. A black horse, as fast as lightning, came across the white world, and in an instant, it was Xuan Guang.

Of course Xuan Guang was very happy to see his master, he was able to run away again, but he was even more happy to see the young master, so he immediately came over affectionately and took Ye Baiting on the head.

Qiu Suiqing: ...

What's wrong with the animals in the house?So is the dog, so is the horse, one by one, so they like Ye Baiting?

Xuan Guang didn't dare to snort at Qiu Yiqing, he only dared to point in the direction beside him, but this gesture was quite self-explanatory: Big Brother, don't laugh at Second Brother, don't you like it too?

Qiu Yiqing grabbed Ye Baiting's waist: "Get on the horse?"

Ye Baiting's face was flushed from drinking, and he took the initiative to put his arms around his neck: "Okay!"

After leaving the city, there are no lights on the long streets anymore, only the white snowy night, and scattered villages and farmers around. There are not many lights, not bright and dazzling, but very warm.

Qiu Yiqing hung up the lantern, and the light was not too far away. It seemed that it was only a square inch, but Xuanguang ran very smoothly, as if it had traveled this road many times, and it knew it well, even if it closed its eyes. wrong.

Ye Baiting didn't know when he fell asleep, and when he woke up, he didn't know how long it had been. When he opened his eyes, the sky was covered with snow, the wind was sparse and the night was silent, the sound of horses' hooves, his butt seemed to hurt...but it wasn't cold at all, and the cloak was very thick , it blocked the wind and snow very well, and the chest of the person behind was very warm, which made people reluctant to leave.

It's just been sitting for a long time.

"Zi Shi...is it over?"

"Not yet."

"Zhuangzi..."

"It's coming soon."

"Why didn't you wake me up?"

"It doesn't affect."

"But I'm lying like a dead person, so heavy, aren't you tired?"

"Hush—on New Year's Eve, don't say unlucky words, and don't underestimate me."

"Ok?"

"With your weight, I can lift it with one hand."

"……I was wrong."

"Speak less if you make a mistake, you will choke on the wind, and if it's cold, come closer to me."

"thanks?"

This time it was really fast, not long after turning up the mountain road, Ye Baiting saw the house with lanterns hanging on the mountainside.

When I got off the horse, I went in and took a look. There were red lanterns decorated for the New Year, couplets, paper-cuts, and window grilles. The cleaning was also very clean, but there was no sound...

"Nobody here?"

"There are a few servants," General Qiu Yiqing patted his horse's ass and let him go to the stable by himself, "It's just a reunion on New Year's Eve, and others will also celebrate the New Year."

Ye Baiting: "Then let's do it ourselves?"

"You don't need to take care of yourself," Qiu Yiqing led Ye Baiting into the main hall, "Just take a look, go to the right and you will find the hot spring. I'll get some things and come over soon."

It was rare for the commanding envoy to be the host, and even entertained him personally. Ye Baiting felt it. He raised his foot to the right, wanting to see the hot spring first, but he couldn't help but be amazed when he saw it, it turned out to be an open-air hot spring pool!The stones by the pool are piled up very well, smooth and flat, and even spelled out patterns, which are very beautiful. There are really plum trees planted by the pool, and there are plum branches blooming in front of the snow. Dilong, very warm, is divided into several areas. There is a hall for tea breaks, a dressing room, and a bedroom.

Qiu Yiqing came back soon, with two food boxes in his hands, and they put out a variety of tricks, including wine, vegetables, snacks, and even... marinated eggs?

Seeing him staring, the blue eyes of hatred slowed slightly: "Are you satisfied?"

"I couldn't be more satisfied!" Ye Baiting's eyes sparkled, "Can I just soak now?"

He just fell asleep on the road, and he wasn't sleepy at all. On the contrary, his body was a little tired from the jolt, and he woke up from the wine.

Qiu Yiqing: "Yes."

Ye Baiting was so fast, she took off her clothes on the spot, and soon finished taking off her outer clothes, her middle clothes, and she was shirtless.

Qiu Suiqing: ...

"you……"

"What's wrong with me?" Ye Baiting still knew the rules, she didn't finish taking off, left a pair of obscene pants for herself, turned around and jumped into the hot spring, and still kept urging, "Hurry up, too!"

The moment the body submerged in the hot spring, all the cold, wind, and tiredness were gone. Ye Baiting felt that the journey was worthwhile, super cool!Seeing that Qiu Yiqing still didn't move, he waved: "Quick, come here, it's super comfortable!"

Chou Yiqing finally prepared a small tray, put the wine, side dishes, and stewed meat dishes on it, and floated directly on the water, while standing on the shore, undressing slowly.

After he finished taking off, Ye Baiting took a deep breath, this figure...is he able to see it for free!

Qiu Yiqing also left a pair of obscene pants, and walked into the hot spring slowly, her slender and powerful thighs were submerged little by little, followed by her strong waistline, mermaid line, and abdominal muscles...

"What are you looking at?"

Ye Baiting subconsciously tightened her stomach: "It's nothing..."

It's just a body that he can't train in his whole life.

When Qiu Yiqing got closer, what Ye Baiting paid attention to was not his figure, but his injuries.There were many scars, big and small, long and thin, and varied. The deepest one was on the chest, which looked like a penetrating wound, close to the heart.

Ye Baiting frowned: "Why do you... have so many injuries?"

The original text only said that this commander came out halfway, and his origin is unknown, but these scars... If it hadn't been for years of fighting with people, it would never have been formed.

Qiu Yiqing sat next to the boy with a calm expression: "It's all over." Seeing that the boy's eyes were wrong, he added, "It doesn't hurt."

Ye Baiting: "I always see you in Beizhen Fusi. It seems that you have been busy outside or in the department. You are in the capital...don't you have a home?"

Hatred blue eyes moved over: "Do you want to go and see?"

Ye Baiting's eyes fell on the scar on the opponent's shoulder and chest, he just wanted to know, wouldn't his family feel distressed if the injury was like this?It's just that it doesn't seem easy to ask.

Qiu Xunqing guessed what he was thinking, and said: "There is no one else in my house, if you want to go, you can go anytime."

Ye Baiting was even more speechless. Doesn't this mean...he has a house in the capital, but he is not considered a family, because he has no family, so it doesn't matter whether he goes back or not, and it's the same in Beizhen Fusi.

For those who are celebrating Chinese New Year, it's better not to talk about topics that make others sad, Ye Baiting thought about the past, his heart changed, and his face remained calm: "The commander is so good, has anyone ever admired you and poured out his heart to you? "

It's a pity that other people's focus is not on the second half of the sentence at all, but on the first half of the sentence.

Qiu Yiqing poured a glass of wine and handed it over: "How am I?"

Ye Baiting counted his fingers and concluded: "As a minister, he eats the king's salary and is loyal to the king; as a boss, he has clear rewards and punishments, and stands upright; as an official, he fulfills his duties and protects the people; he looks fierce, but he is cold on the outside. You are warm-hearted, and anyone who understands knows how good you are."

"that's it?"

The leader seems a little dissatisfied...

Ye Baiting thought for a while: "...does she look good?"

Qiu Yiqing smiled: "You like it?"

Ye Baiting looked at him with raised eyebrows: "Is there a love of beauty in everyone? Commander is so good-looking, why are you afraid of being admired?"

"Just to admire?"

Qiu Yiqing suddenly leaned forward and got very close, and smelled each other.

Ye Baiting tensed her toes instantly, and her breathing was a little slow. What do you mean...just admiring?What else do you want?He felt his face was a little hot. He didn't know if it was from the hot spring, or because he was drunk before, and his body was a little heavy. He couldn't escape even if he wanted to.

But Qiu Yiqing just passed him with long hands, picked up the flagon that floated behind him, stepped back, and poured himself a glass.

It turned out to be wine...

Ye Baiting felt that his breathing stopped for a moment.

Qiu Yiqing: "I don't need others to appreciate."

He is indeed very strong, both in strength and heart, his world is difficult to accept other people's intervention, Ye Baiting admires such a person, but...

"Won't you be wronged if you get injured and bandaged alone?"

"You want to bandage my wound?"

Ye Baiting just wanted to say that's not what he meant, but looking at Qiu Yiqing's appearance and thinking about the scene he was in at that time, he felt a little pitiful and couldn't bear it: "It's not... can't it?"

Suddenly there was a burst of firecrackers outside, and it was midnight, and all the families congratulated.

Ye Baiting took the opportunity to toast: "Commander, Happy New Year!"

Qiu Suqing lowered his eyes and clinked glasses with him: "Happy New Year."

"I hope that the conductor will make the coming year go smoothly and all wishes will come true!"

"You too."

Ye Baiting was talking, when he suddenly noticed that Qiu Yiqing was pouring out of his cup after drinking, his eyes were not as deep as before, a little strange, but he was not unhappy: "What's wrong?" Didn't notice, did you leave a snack?

Qiu Yiqing just put down his glass and refilled his drink: "It's nothing."

Just now... I took the wrong cup, this one, I just used it, the mouth of the cup has a faint sweet-scented osmanthus fragrance.

"I just think...sweet soy milk is not bad once in a while."

The snow is falling and the plums are melting, the color is light and fragrant, and the night is gentle and beautiful, just like someone, which makes people's heart beat.