The first work of the imperial prison

It turns out it's my birthday...

Ye Baiting lowered his eyes.

In the afternoon, the sun shines on the desktop, which is dazzling. Summer days that turn sunny after the rain are different from usual. It will be very hot to walk outside under the sun. Sitting in the room or under the shade of a tree, the wind blows, and it feels very comfortable. Not stuffy and not too sweaty.

Ye Baiting looked at her sister: "Has brother-in-law come back?"

"I came back and almost cried with me again. I'm useless," Ye Baishao snorted and lowered his voice, "I didn't take care of his outside affairs, but he told me this time, something went wrong." Small problem, but not a big problem, it can be solved, there is nothing to worry about, don't worry too much, the twins also said, I want to apologize to you... I will put your brother-in-law's dead man next to me and my child, for fear of attracting attention, let him go There are not many of them, just one or two around each of them. They only care about saving lives in a special crisis, and we don’t care about what we do at ordinary times. No matter whether the arrow came at me that night or the twins slipped and jumped off the boat, they were all in danger. Nothing will happen, but it will hurt you..."

Ye Baiting understands that the soldiers trained by her brother-in-law are different from others. They are expensive and not expensive. What they want is a secret. It can save lives in a real crisis. If it happens in normal times and everyone knows about it, the effect will be greatly reduced when it is really dangerous. .

Ye Baishao: "Those two were probably shy just now, I'm not ashamed to say it, don't blame them, they are just brave, jumping off the boat was not intentional, I...me too, when you stay with us in the future, you have to take care of it yourself, you know?"

"Ah."

Ye Baiting nodded her head. In fact, blocking that arrow for her sister that night was just a subconscious action. She didn't think about it, and she didn't need to think about it.

Ye Baishao warned: "Anyway, don't worry, the twins and I will be fine. Your brother-in-law and commander are both capable and capable enough to protect themselves. Don't worry too much."

Ye Baiting lowered his eyes: "Yes."

Ye Baishao was still a little unhappy, thinking that his younger brother was cheated because of him that night, and wanted to tell his younger brother a few more words, don't be cheated when he is so old, and he feels that he has no confidence, and his younger brother is so obedient now The appearance... She couldn't bear to be picky at all.

"It was a busy night, and I was free the next day. I cooked some food and sent it to you. Who knew that you were no longer in Fusi, Beizhen, but went to the commander's house. Turn around. You won't even let anyone see you. Take the food box and say you are fine..."

Ye Baishao was a little fussy: "I'm too busy, the two children were a little noisy, and then it rained continuously, so I didn't have time to see you, and finally the weather cleared up, even if you don't come today, I will go to find you, you How is this body? Is it really all right? Is the injury on the arm better?"

"I'm fine, much better."

"let me see."

Ye Baiting opened up her clothes generously to show her sister the injury on her arm.

"It's really recovering well, it's all scarred..."

Ye Baishao paused for a moment, and saw a remarkable mark, the thing a little lower on the side of his younger brother's neck, isn't it a hickey, what is it?

"You and the commander..."

Ye Baiting reacted quickly, coughed, covered his collar, and winked at his sister: "How about it, I said I can take him down, right?"

Ye Baishao: ...

"Don't be ashamed!" She tapped her younger brother's forehead with her fingertips, "I knew there was something wrong with the way the commander hugged you that night. You are a big kid, why didn't you make good use of it? Followed the people to the shore. The two nephews grabbed my neck and called uncle, but I stopped them abruptly, and I didn't have the nerve to go forward, I didn't expect you to really..."

Thinking of being blocked the next morning, and the quietness of the past few days, although the weather is also inconvenient, but...

Ye Baishao narrowed her eyes: "He didn't bully you, did he?"

Ye Baiting was sitting upright, looking serious, "You look at me, I look like I've been bullied before?"

To be honest, Ye Baishao couldn't tell, his younger brother's brows were lazy, there was a light of spring, obviously he was in a passionate love, but this kind of traces, it may not be that he did something outstanding, this love is just blooming, the flowers are blooming The month before last, it was easy to kiss and hug or something, if you really did something you shouldn't do... With that physique, can my brother get out of bed?

I feel that this matter cannot be investigated in detail, but my brother seems to be in good condition...

Ye Baishao pondered for a moment, and then said: "It's good for you to know your own affairs well. But getting married still has to be done. When you are free, you can discuss it with the commander and ask him to come over to propose marriage... Well, I will go to propose marriage It's not impossible, but I don't know what's going on with his family now. I'm not being rude. It seems that there are no elders alive? You have to ask, since you have decided to live together, you have to behave and do everything It has to be done, and it can’t be taken lightly.”

Ye Baiting coughed twice: "Yes, I remember."

"Okay, then sit down for a while, and my sister will cook something delicious for you later!" Ye Baishao turned to pick out ingredients.

Ye Baiting looked back from the window: "No need."

"Leave without eating?"

"This..." Ye Baiting mainly saw Qiu Xunqing who was still outside the window and was a little far away, and he was making a fuss. He was worried that his sister would find out that something was wrong, and he was also afraid that Qiu Xunqing had good martial arts skills and good hearing. , he could hear everything, so he walked over to Ye Baishao, covered his lips, and said in a low voice, "Didn't I tell my sister earlier that I wanted to find a gift for the commander, and I never thought of what to give?" ? Today is just free, so I want to look around..."

Ye Baishao understands very well, if you want to pursue others, you need to put your mind to it, so he stuffed a stack of banknotes backhand to his younger brother: "Then you remember to be careful, a person in this position needs everything, it doesn't matter if it's precious or not." , the important thing is the heart... that's all right, go, if you don't have enough money, remember to ask your sister for it."

"Thank you sister!"

Clutching a thick banknote in his hand, Ye Baiting smiled and rolled his eyes, his mouth was extremely sweet.

He folded the bank note, stuffed it into his purse, and walked out of the bamboo branch building, pretending that he didn't see Qiu Yiqing in the distance, and didn't ask why he followed him, so he walked all the way forward, not waiting for anyone, ignoring anyone, whatever he wanted. How can he follow.

This afternoon, he went to a lot of places and met a lot of people. He lamented that his physical fitness is really good. It's fine to learn martial arts and exercise. Some things... unexpectedly don't have such a big impact, so you don't have to worry too much in the future.

But Qiu Xunqing is really clingy, he has never seen his appearance these few days, his facial expressions and movements, he is so crazy when he becomes possessive, he can eat anything jealous.

But before this man realizes his mistake, he still won't talk to him!

Ye Baiting set a time for himself, at most... until his birthday, there are still four days, if Qiu Xunqing is so stupid, he just can't figure it out, he doesn't mind teaching him!

The two of them saw each other like this, Ye Baiting ignored Qiu Yiqing, and when Qiu Yiqing calmed down, he didn't have to move forward, just followed him every day, always wanted to see him, and helped him to isolate him from all dangers, even staying too long other people's eyes... Even if he is distracted by busy business, when the processing is over, no matter where Ye Baiting goes, he can always find and follow Ye Baiting in the first time.

Occasionally, when he notices that Ye Baiting's eyes are turning back, he will be very scheming and use some bitter tricks indiscriminately, hoping that Xiao Zuo will soften his heart. This trick has been used before, and it works, not to mention that he has injuries himself now, and the conditions are full , but the little girl is a little bit arrogant. Seeing that something is wrong with him, she will immediately call others to ask him, and she leaves quickly...

What he wants others to do, others are not petty masters.

In the past few days, the atmosphere in Beizhen Fusi was uneasy, even the old doctor hid out, playing tricks with this restless couple lazily.

Qixi Qiqiao Festival, the capital is very lively.

The crisis of the past few days has long passed, and the people have long since lost their fear. In their eyes, this matter is no longer even a crisis, but an experience of sharing adversity. , the limelight has changed, and now the most important thing is Qixi Festival, the temple fair.

Everyone gets busy early in the morning, transporting supplies, putting plates on plates, hanging lanterns, hanging lanterns, any sideshows and small shows, and ingredients from street vendors, all of which have to be prepared in advance. The main event, of course, is at night .

And every time like this, Jinyiwei will be very busy. In places where crowds gather, there are often petty thefts, or girls and children who accidentally get separated from their relatives. bigger.

After Ye Baiting woke up, he didn't see Qiu Yiqing, he just found something to do, and he wasn't used to it. He had a big 'follower' by his side these few days, and he didn't know how to deal with his spare time. Today... ...It's just right!

He decided to go out and prepare a gift for Qiu Xunqing.

This time, I really prepared the gift, put a lot of thought into it, and took it very seriously.

Shen Jiang followed without hesitation. Because of the lessons learned from the past, he did not leave this time, and was quite vigilant. No matter how much Ye Baiting coaxed him, he would not persuade him to leave.

"I'm preparing a gift for the commander, and you must be the first to see it?"

"Do I want to see the presents? I'm worried about accidents!"

Shen Jiang was so wronged that he almost swore to the sky with all his heart and soul.

Ye Baiting: ...

I never thought that one day I would shoot myself in the foot with a stone.

"Forget it," the man couldn't be driven away, no matter how embarrassed he was, he could only warn with a stern face, Ye Baiting looked at him, "It's okay for you not to leave, but you are not allowed to speak to the commander, you understand?"

Shen Jiang nodded again and again: "My loyalty to the young master can be learned from heaven and earth! How could it be possible to make small reports indiscriminately!"

But at the end, his expression became more and more hesitant, hesitated to speak, hesitated left and right, and still couldn't help reminding him a little: "Master... Is this really okay? I feel that it will be very sad to see it!"

Ye Baiting was very calm: "If you hurt, you will hurt, and I will see you off."

Shen Jiang looked shocked, what else should I give?What is more sad and sad?

He really wanted to remind the commander that tonight is very critical, and he must perform well, otherwise there will not be too many difficult days in the future. As a person who has experienced it, he is really experienced, but he has already promised the young master...

If you do this, it will be difficult for Qianhu.

The night is slowly falling, with the summer breeze blowing, the street lanterns are lit one by one, some are round, some are square, some are big and some are small, weaving a long river of lights, some wealthy households light fireworks, and the brilliant fireworks explode above their heads , against the Milky Way in the sky, it is even more colorful.

On the willow shoots on the moon, when people make an appointment at dusk, there is a girl wearing a fence hanging her neck shyly, quietly grabbing the corners of the people around her, and there are also young couples swimming together, holding hands generously, and reflecting in each other's eyes. Reflect the opponent.

There are a lot of stalls on the street, selling everything for food, clothing, and other things. This is the first time for Ye Baiting to enjoy the temple fair here so immersively. She feels that everything is novel, and she wants to take a look at everything and try it out.

He stopped and walked, and after an unknown amount of time, he suddenly had a different feeling, as if he was always in the field of vision of someone behind him, no matter where he went or where he turned, this feeling never disappeared.

There were too many people around and couldn't find this line of sight. Ye Baiting didn't even think about looking for it.

He still ignored people, just walked forward with the flow of people, wandering around leisurely, Qiu Xunqing didn't come over in a hurry, just followed him from a distance, wherever he went, he went there.

Ye Baiting stopped at a certain corner, where there was a stage, and a new play just started on stage.

Qiu Yiqing also walked over and stood beside him.

This time, you don’t have to worry about people leaving, because Xiao Wu Zuo seems to be very happy, watching the play seriously, every time I look back, Xiao Wu Zuo is always smiling, and the light of the candle makes my heart beat faster... Xiao Wu Zuo didn’t leave at all Meaning, he was also reluctant to leave.

With nothing left and right, Qiu Yiqing raised his head and watched the scene.

The story is a new story, and the play is freshly rehearsed. Some parts are not yet perfect, but it looks very smooth and quite attractive... This is what Ye Baiting mentioned, and what he wants to convey, and he created it with the troupe A short story, not long in time, and it happens to be able to express something clearly.

People are affectionate, whether it is family affection, love, or friendship, when they are deep, they are always willing to give everything for the other party, even life, but they don't know that what the other party wants is not your life, but your peace, and what they want is the long-term future. Of course, the two sides can pay for each other silently, and the other party does not need to know, but these silent times, those things that are missed in misunderstandings and can obviously not be lost, are always somewhat regrettable.

When these pasts become stories, warning the world to cherish each other and the present time, the world understands, understands, and embraces life with joy, but what about the people in the story?They have regretted that because of these misses and silences, they have lost the most precious things, the most precious people...

Isn't it pitiful?

The parents, husband and wife, and children on the stage all had a heart of devotion to each other and wanted to bear everything silently. Be with the person you love the most, but you can't see the person you love the most... A scene of ironic stories made the audience laugh and then be silent, and finally turned into a long sigh.

Qiu Xunqing looked at the stage thoughtfully.

The small play is not long, and the music will always end. When the people on the stage came out in costumes to salute and thank them, Qiu Xingqing turned his head and Ye Baiting was gone.

Feeling empty, he was about to jump to a high place to look for it, but he found Ye Baiting was beside him, closer than before, but he just changed the direction, so he didn't see it for the first time.

Xiao Zuo Zuo seems to be interested in the steamed cakes being made by street vendors, squatting on the side and waiting for the pot to be cooked. Because of the hot summer night, it seems that it is not enough to just look at the steamed cakes, so his eyes are always looking at the ice cream stand opposite. The aunt over there made it, and the fresh round is about to come out, but there is only one other person, who can squat one but not the other, and always has to make a choice... The little one frowned, looking very embarrassed.

It seems that it has been a long time since I saw Ye Baiting like this.

Qiu Xunqing recalled that Xiao Zuo had always been a bit greedy, and at first they started to handle the case together, because Ye Baiting had just come out of the prison, and Ye Baiting had a strong appetite for all kinds of things, wanting to taste everything, sweet and salty , Fragrant, especially spicy, always greedy, but at that time he was not in good health, so he always stared at him and controlled him to eat less, every time he saw people listless, he wanted to coax him, As long as you bring back fresh food, Xiao Zuo will be very happy. That kind of happy and pure smile, like sunshine, can easily make people feel warm and forget their worries.

Later...there were very few times like this. Xiao Wu Zuo's health gradually improved, he no longer had to control his diet, and he was not poor, so he let go of the conversation and tried to be satisfied with whatever Xiao Wu Zuo ate, and then Ye Baishao came It hurts my brother so much, I can't wait to stare at cooking every meal, no matter how greedy I am, I see less in front of people.

Years go by, and the world goes on for years, some people will never change, which is great.

Qiu Xunqing thought, could Ye Baiting, who is seventy and eighty and has gray hair, still be so greedy?

He couldn't hold back the smile on his lips, turned around and went to the ice cream stand, bought a bowl of ice cream from the aunt, and when he walked over, he found that the steamed cake was ready, so he picked one... the smallest one, Xiao Zuo I'm just greedy, I want to experience a bite, I'm afraid I can't eat too much.

Ye Baiting walked for too long and was tired from standing. There was no stool here, so he just wanted to squat for a while. Of course he saw it, and it was obvious who it was for, and Qiu Xunqing didn't like snacks... ...but he didn't answer.

The two stood and squatted, Qiu Yiqing was tall, Ye Baiting had to raise his head vigorously to see his face.

The exposed skin of Xiao Wu Zuo's neck, the stretched curvature... It is easy for Qiu Yiqing to think of a certain moment, his throat rolled, and his voice was a little hoarse: "...I was wrong."

Ye Baiting: "What's wrong?"

"Those who drown are those who can swim."

Since it knows water, why does it drown?Maybe because of carelessness, maybe because of contempt, maybe because of over-confidence in one's ability, and underestimate the danger of water itself.

The blue eyes of hatred and suspicion were ups and downs: "When I was at the border, the more difficult the battle was, the more I would pay attention to the dangers around me, and I always remind myself to be careful, so that I can last longer if I don't get hurt, so I go back to the end every time. , but in good condition. But if the battle does not require any tactics, for example, if the opponent is stupid, or even the number of soldiers is not as good as ours, I will be easily injured slightly, because the degree of judgment and warning of danger in my heart is different. "

"It's the same this time. I didn't protect myself well. I felt a desire to vent my dissatisfaction with the third prince's man in black. Seeing that you were injured, I also blamed myself. The injured person should be me, the one who should be punished." It should also be myself... I am too indulgent."

Ye Baiting snorted, but still crouched on the ground and didn't get up.

"You arranged for this play?"

Qiu Yiqing saw it, and her vision slid across the small stage: "It's very warm, I like it very much. You don't even want to appear by our side during those misunderstandings, those regretful misses, how can I be so reckless?"

He lowered his eyebrows, looked at Xiao Zuo, with the vast Milky Way above his head, and the bright crescent moon at the bottom of his eyes, with a gentle voice: "I am happy with you, and I should cherish everything about you and protect your property—I am also you." Yes, how can you not cherish yourself and make you sad?"

Ye Baiting's heart warmed slightly, this dog man is really angry when he is angry, and he is really good at talking about love.

"It's good to know it's wrong."

Ye Baiting stretched out his hand reluctantly, accepted the dog man's apology gift, took a sip, and his eyes widened suddenly: "It's delicious! This is so delicious, how did you do it!"

He was still squatting and couldn't get up, so Qiu Xunqing went to the side and asked the stall owner to borrow a small mazza, so that he could eat sitting down. Seeing that he was too busy, he helped him to carry a bowl of ice cream for his convenience.

It has to be said that Qiu Xunqing still knows Ye Baiting very well. He is really greedy. If he wants to have a bite, he really wants to taste it. If there is too much, he really can't eat it. The portion is just right, very suitable, enough to eat The food is pleasant to the body and mind without filling the stomach.

Qiu Yiqing was finally able to hold Ye Baiting's hand again: "Thank you for your gift, it's been a long time since anyone...prepared such a special gift for me."

Ye Baiting looked at him: "It looks a little tragic, don't you feel uncomfortable?"

With blue eyes of hatred: "Emotions will be infected by the plot, but I know that those are all fake, and you and I are the real ones."

"Well, it's pretty smart."

Ye Baiting thought that Shen Jiang had lost, obviously he didn't know enough about the commander.

Qiu Suqing's thumb rubbed the back of his hand: "Aren't you angry?"

Ye Baiting rolled his eyes at him: "I wasn't angry at first, I just felt that some people wouldn't be able to remember their lessons unless they suffered a little bit."

If he had made it clear on the spot at that time, the man would probably have responded obediently, but it was over after such a haha, and when there was a crisis later, he would probably still choose this way.

"Are you afraid?"

"I'm scared." Qiu Yiqing took advantage of the crowd to cover him, took his hand to his lips, and kissed him, "I'm really scared, I won't dare again."

Ye Baiting's heart softened, he looked around, and quickly withdrew his hand. Seeing that the lanterns were like daytime and the fireworks were shining brightly, it was time for him to live up to the good times: "Okay, then the young master will take you to play!"

A smile appeared in Qiu Suqing's eyes: "Yeah."

Ye Baiting dragged Qiu Xunqing and showed him the gadgets he had seen just now, how fresh this one was, and how beautiful that one was, but seriously, Qiu Xunqing followed him and suddenly felt that the yard at home was too empty, as if this should be bought too , that can also be decorated, and suddenly there is an urge to buy out the whole street... The things Xiao Zuo likes should be held in front of him.

Seeing the dog man's eyes getting more and more dangerous, Ye Baiting resolutely gave up the street stall and dragged him to the lamp stall.

"Do you still remember the Lantern Festival?" Ye Baiting said, "Are we solving the case together, or are we enjoying the lanterns together? The commander looked at him with thick eyebrows and big eyes, and he was upright, but in fact he had a crooked mind and deliberately picked out my name in the lantern riddle." ...How did you guess it? With so many crossword puzzles, how did it match my name? Is it a coincidence?"

Qiu Xunqing looked at him with lowered eyes: "Want to see?"

Ye Baiting was shocked: "Tonight also?"

"Come with me."

The customs of Qixi Festival and Shangyuan Festival are different, and the things to play are different, but they are similar to festivals, and some are similar. For example, there are no fewer lights than Shangyuan Festival, and the booths for guessing riddles are a few percent less, but there are still some.

So next, Ye Baiting watched Qiu Xunqing's performance. This man really has something in his stomach. He not only picks his name to solve puzzles, but also guesses poems that appeal to love, such as "Death and life are rich, and son Cheng said', such as 'There is a beautiful woman, I will never forget it when I see it, and I will not see it for a day, and I miss it like crazy', such as 'There are thousands of lovesickness in an inch, and there is no place for arrangement in the world', such as 'The bottom of the acacia tree says lovesickness, Silang Hate Lang Lang don't know'...

Ye Baiting felt that the base of her ears were red, with so many people watching, why is a dog so thick-skinned!

Chou Yiqing can not only guess riddles and solve poems, but also keeps his eyes on his left and right sides. When he is crowded with people, he can easily grab him by the waist and bring him back.

Ye Baiting looked up at him, his eyes were full of clear light.

Qiu Xunqing couldn't hold back, took him to a side alley, and kissed him hard.

Thinking that he hadn't finished shopping in the street yet, Ye Baiting pressed his hatred against his chest, and changed the subject to calm the two of them: "I asked the doctor and said that as long as you continue to take the medicine, you will not be controlled again, so I was a little curious. Did you really not recognize me at all when you saw me that night?"

Hate Qing paused, it seemed that this question was a bit difficult to answer.

Ye Baiting just smiled: "Don't be afraid, I don't want to ask you for trouble, I just want to know how you felt at that time?"

Qiu Yiqing rubbed his face with his thumb, and his eyes were slightly deep: "It seems that the soul is empty, I don't feel anything, I just remember...you are delicious."

"Delicious?" Ye Baiting suspected that he was thinking of something else.

Qiu Yiqing explained: "The breath on your body is very delicious."

"Oh……"

Ye Baiting understood, it was the balm that was rubbed on her body at that time.

Just as he was distracted, his palm felt cold, and something was placed on him.

Looking down, it was a jade pendant. The jade was smooth and exquisitely carved. There was a small sachet inside and two fat little carps. They were very agile and looked very cute!

"Wow..." Ye Baiting stopped holding Qiu Yiqing's hand, and raised the jade pendant to look at it, "It's so beautiful, is it for me?"

"Ah."

Qiu Xunqing knew that Ye Baiting liked cute little things, although he didn't want to admit it, but every time he received such a gift, he was always pleasantly surprised, and his happiness couldn't be faked.

"I originally built that gazebo as a birthday present for you, but...it was accidentally used by me in advance," the green eyes of hatred deepened, "The cost of this pavilion is different, and the thought I put into it can't compare. Seeing that you like that jade sachet, you asked someone to find a jade seed to carve it, and you only got it recently..."

"Well, I like it! It's so beautiful!"

The moonlight passed through the gaps of the jade pendant, gentle and affectionate, fireworks exploded in the sky, and the crowd exuded a lively and jubilant atmosphere.

Ye Baiting was stunned: "It's...it's been a while?"

It's obvious that I haven't played for a long time, but the time is so fast!

Qiu Yiqing wrapped his hand holding the jade pendant with his big hand, and kissed his lips: "This thing congratulates you on your birthday. I hope that Ah Ting will have today every year, and this day every year."

"...Well, thank you." Ye Baiting felt his face was a little hot, "Well, since it is the Commander's wish, it will definitely come true."

Qiu Yiqing's voice was deep and deep, and it was especially touching in the night: "Then I have one more wish, will Ah Ting give it to me?"

Ye Baiting looked up: "Huh?"

Qiu Yiqing held his wrist, her eyes darkened: "Move to live with me."

Ye Baiting thought it was something: "Didn't you agree earlier? The quarrel is the quarrel, your cool water pavilion is so good, I will definitely move it, tell me, when?"

"Tonight."

"Uh, isn't this... a bit too fast? It's not good for others to cause trouble at night..."

"But I can't wait."

Qiu Yiqing hugged Ye Baiting, and the road was not easy to walk, so he went straight to Qinggong, flew over the eaves and walked over the walls, heading straight to his house, which can be called "home" now: "The house is empty, remodel it as you like, servants Everyone is looking forward to a new owner, and so am I."

"A Ting, from now on, stay with me for the rest of your life, okay?"