Waiting for the wind and rain, the city of clouds is light

When night came to midnight, Xiao He saw that the light on the desk was a little weak, so he put down his pen to support the wick.Everyone in the camp had already rested, only him and some sleepy officials were left in the tower.Xiao He wrote steadily, but stopped at a certain moment.There seemed to be the sound of horseshoes approaching in the city, he put down his pen, got up and walked to the window.

The sound of horseshoes stopped at the entrance of the tower, and the person on the horse turned over and fell to the ground. He took off the hood that covered half of his face, revealing that pale and thin face that was shining with elegance.He turned around and carried the other person off the horse, paused when he turned around, and then saluted the figure standing on the steps more than ten steps away: "Senior Xiao."

Xiao He nodded slightly at him, turned around and led him upstairs without saying a word.The girl in his arms was in a deep sleep, her eyelashes moved when he placed her on the couch, and then there was no response.Zhang Liang looked at the almost dry hair under the dim light, got up and walked out the door.

The wooden door was closed behind him, Xiao He stood with his hands behind his back not far away.Zhang Liang bowed his head to express his thanks, and then said: "This girl just caught cold, I'm afraid she needs to rest for a while."

Xiao He only nodded, but didn't intend to leave.Zhang Liang glanced downstairs, the oil lamp on the table was emitting a faint light, and the little official beside the table was lying on the table staggeringly.The night wind blew in through the half-closed door, and he suddenly realized that the room behind him was the place he had been living in for the past few months.

Xiao He beside him still didn't say a word.Zhang Liang smiled and turned around: "Senior Xiao, do you have something to ask?"

Hearing this, Xiao He slowly took out a piece of bamboo from his sleeve and handed it to Zhang Liang. The latter looked down and saw that the ink was still fresh, and it was his handwriting on it.

"My lord gave this piece of bamboo to Xiao earlier today," Xiao He said, "Mr. Zhang Liang told me to send the person on the piece of bamboo out of the city one hour after his departure tomorrow." After a pause, he added, "Mr. Zhang Liang, don't mind. This person is working with Xiao. Because the master is not very familiar with these matters, he ordered me to handle it for him tomorrow."

Zhang Liang replied that I am sorry, Xiao He signaled that there is no need, and continued after a pause: "My lord also said when explaining the matter to Xiao that he seemed to feel that there was always someone around him watching the movement of his team, and waiting for the opportunity to send a message to tell Others, especially at the time when General Xiang Liang borrowed troops to attack Feng, did not know—"

"Your Majesty is really aware." Zhang Liang smiled, and then his smile faded away to become serious, "But the one who inquired about Xiang Ying and delivered the letter was not the person who wrote the letter on the bamboo piece, but another person."

"Oh?" Xiao He frowned.

"The person who inquired about Xiang Ying was with the lord in Feng at that time," Zhang Liang put his hands behind his back, "The person who worked under the senior's subordinate was in Pei at the time as the lord said. The senior must also know about it; and the person who sent the letter usually follows the lord in battle, but Yiliang guesses that this person is not low in rank in the army, and because of the occasions such as discussing matters on weekdays, Senior Xiao should also recognize it."

Xiao He watched as he took out another piece of bamboo from his sleeve, and then handed it to him from the side.The handwriting on it was neat and elegant, and he definitely recognized this person.

"Please tell my lord to pay more attention. When making a plan, even if you have a plan in mind, you have to think about who is around." Zhang Liangsu said, "But you must not be too vigilant and startle the snake. Now the two armies are forming an alliance. , this person will definitely not harm the lord. However, if he finds out that his whereabouts are exposed, I am afraid that this alliance will create suspicion."

The bamboo piece was in front of him, but Xiao He didn't reach out to take it.He seemed to think for a while, and then said: "Xiao is taking the liberty, I would like to ask another question. Mr. Tomorrow wants to let this person leave the city, what is the meaning?"

Zhang Liang maintained his original tone: "This person has a lot of background. If he is identified as a spy and executed by military law, he will definitely incur hatred from the people he is subordinate to. Moreover, seniors have exposed this matter before. Mention, presumably the previous decision will lead to controversy, and if the law is not believed, it will be difficult for the soldiers to clean up. From this point of view, this matter can only be resolved secretly."

Xiao He changed the subject: "A few days ago, I heard from the doctor that the old injury of Mr. has not healed, and he has not taken good care of it. If he uses force frequently and hurts the root, his life will be in danger."

Zhang Liang's expression changed slightly, and then quickly returned to normal: "Liang is no longer a member of the camp, and it will be most suitable for Liang to do this. Although Liang is injured, if there is only one person on the other side, he can't help it." Get the upper hand."

Xiao He remained silent.He looked at the words on the bamboo piece, and after a long time, he said slowly: "The person my lord told me, Miss Yunwei also mentioned to Xiao."

The hand that held out the bamboo slice froze.

The flowing wind became stagnant at this moment.

He knew that the person in front of him must have caught his short opening.

Xiao He raised his head and looked directly at Zhang Liang, who was fixed in place, looking down at the bamboo piece in his hand out of focus.The scrutiny in his eyes was chilling, he asked, but there was no doubt in his tone:

"Mr. Zhang Liang, do you know Miss Yunwei?"

Zhang Liang was silent.

This strange silence lasted for a long time, Xiao He didn't seem to be in a hurry, just looked at him and waited for his answer.After a long time, Zhang Liang finally sighed: "I know."

With a light hand, the bamboo piece was taken by Xiao He.Zhang Liang withdrew his outstretched hand, the waves in his eyes could hardly be controlled, but he finally suppressed it.

"Ms. Yunwei told Xiao about the spies in the camp." Xiao He turned around and returned to his side-to-side posture, "Mr. was surrounded that day, and she realized that someone had tampered with it secretly. I I heard from the doctor that when the husband took her away that day, because of the old wound and another serious injury, there is no one in Pei County who can cure her. But what the lord told me was that the husband told him, Miss Yunwei is wounded and cannot go to Fengdi with her, so she is going to borrow troops this time, it is better to entrust the doctor of Xiang Ying to treat her. General Xiang Liang knows that she cannot use force, so he will naturally agree."

"Xiao heard that Xue County is a big county. Maybe it has abundant supplies and more medicinal materials than Pei County. It's just that most of the doctors in the camp are only treating trauma. If the meridians are damaged, there is nothing they can do." Speaking of this, he glanced at Zhang Liang. , the latter's face paled slightly, "Now it seems that not only is Miss Yunwei's life safe, but the old wounds on her meridians seem to have largely healed. The words of entrusting Dr. Xiang Ying for treatment may be just a cover."

"Xiao was originally curious why Mr. had healed her left hand injury and sent her to Xiangying. However, seeing that the lord borrowed five thousand soldiers from General Xiang Liang, Xiao understood. Mr. Zhang Liang, most outsiders think that Mr. sent Miss Yunwei to Xiangying because he used her as collateral to borrow an army for Peigong to attack Feng. But he never thought that Mr.'s move was actually using General Xiang Liang's five thousand soldiers as a bargaining chip to threaten Xiangying No one dares to be unfavorable to Miss Yunwei."

Zhang Liang's whole body trembled.

"General Xiang Liang may have thought that the lord will attack the city with all his strength because someone is mortgaging Xue County, and he dare not break his trust, what will happen to the troops he lent. But in fact, if he dares to touch Miss Yunwei in the slightest, He will be wronged because he broke his promise first, and thus gave the lord a reason to attack. If his five thousand soldiers outside obey the lord's orders, it will be difficult to control." Xiao He has no expression on his face, "It seems that Miss Yunwei is a hostage. , seems to be dangerous, but in fact, because she is in Xiangying, even if the spies who stayed in Pei County wanted to attack her again while she was injured, they would not have a chance. The most dangerous place is the safest place, Zhang Liang Seriously, sir, you have lied to everyone."

The firelight on the table downstairs flickered, casting a shadow on Zhang Liang's face.

"Sir must also be aware that Miss Yunwei has not given up investigating this matter thoroughly." Xiao He continued, "The spy is still in the camp. If she is discovered, she will be in a very dangerous situation. It is precisely because of this that a few days ago Before the lord left for Xue County, the master persuaded Xiao to stay, and he should not bring more people with him. If Xiao stayed in Pei County, Miss Yunwei would not be alone and helpless. If that person wants to do anything, he must take advantage of me No. And if the other generals are also in the camp, the soldiers will not relax, and the team will be pruned, and that person will have no chance to take advantage of it. In this way, even if the husband and the lord are not there, Miss Yunwei will not be hurt. Besides, Mister must have made some calculations in his heart, before the lord returns to Pei County from Xue County, before leaving for the old Han land, should he secretly take this man's life?"

The evening wind was gentle, and Zhang Liang seemed to be frozen in place, motionless.

"It's just that although there is only one person, there are naturally other people in Pei County and nearby towns who echo him. If the masters of these people believe that the master is the one who made the move, there will definitely be a lot of trouble for him. These gentlemen I must know, Xiao will not say more, but I just want to say something, what the doctor in Pei County said after seeing the injury, the husband must take it seriously."

After Xiao He finished speaking this long paragraph, he returned to silence.For a moment, the entire city tower seemed to be empty, only the sound of the wind humming in it.As if thousands of years had passed, Zhang Liang's straight back finally relaxed. He closed his eyes, and the silence finally stopped with a sigh.

Xiao He looked at Zhang Liang, his usually calm and calm appearance finally cracked at this moment, his jade-like smile showed a trace of exhaustion that couldn't be concealed.He looked at the lights downstairs, but he didn't seem to be looking at anything. After a long while, he finally looked away: "Thank you, senior. What the doctor said, Liang... You must take it seriously."

He knew that if that person's master decided to target him, he wouldn't be able to last long with his current situation.

He just didn't want the person who bears this danger to be her.

"Mr. Zhang Liang is now King Situ of Han. Xiao may be offended by saying this, so I apologize first." Xiao He said, "Mr. A certain privately dared to speculate on the direction of the husband's heart, wondering whether the lord is worthy of being honest with Mr. Xiao with such incompetent subordinates. But now it seems that Xiao is dull. No matter where you are, Mr. Xiang, there is nothing more than one person."

Zhang Liang turned his head to look sideways, and when Xiao He said this, he was looking at the half-closed wooden door behind him.

"Without her, Liang would still have admiration for Pei Gong." Zhang Liang replied calmly.

"If there is her, the master will definitely not be disadvantageous to the lord." Xiao He continued without pausing, but said firmly.

The wind gradually subsided, the candle flame stopped shaking, and the indoor scenery became a little clearer.After being silent for a long time, Zhang Liang turned his head and bowed down: "Senior is very insightful, Liang admires it very much. It's just that Liang -- there is one more thing to ask."

"Sir, there is no need to be too polite, please speak."

"Now she follows her predecessors to deal with affairs, and she doesn't go with her when she goes to battle." Zhang Liang folded his hands and bent down, "She practiced archery before, but now that she has recovered from her injury, she can use both hands together. Although no one knows, she will definitely use bows and arrows once she recovers from her injuries, and it will be known by then. If someone accuses her of going to war with the army, unless there is no one else to go, Liang wants to ask Senior Xiao... to push them all together. That's all."

"Let her stay only in the camp."

Xiao He didn't answer immediately, but just looked at him for a long time, then whispered slowly, as if talking to himself: "You are very similar to her."

Zhang Liang was stunned.

"She went to investigate the spies alone without telling everyone, just to not alarm that person, lest he do anything to you." Xiao He raised his head, "And you are even worse, Mr. Zhang Liang, you blocked everything without telling her , just for her to be safe and sound after you leave, and even to make her hate you."

There is a stalk in my heart.

Xiao He looked at him for a long time, and then sighed: "Mr. Xiao will agree to the entrustment. I just don't know if Miss Yunwei is willing to work as a handyman in the camp after her injury is recovered, instead of actually breaking the formation. enemy."

"She will know which place needs her the most." Zhang Liang didn't change his face.There are not many people in the camp who know how to count, and even fewer are familiar with miscellaneous tasks such as soldiers, rations and supplies. She will know that it is best for everyone that she stays in the camp.

Seeing that Xiao He did not continue to ask, Zhang Liang thanked him, but at this moment he opened his mouth:

"Sir, it's a painstaking plan. I just don't know if Mr. Yunwei has thought about it. Miss Yunwei is not someone who can be easily concealed forever. If she finds out about this one day—"

"How she will suffer."

"Sir, you can let her do this cruelly."

Zhang Liang stayed where he was.

He can be cruel.

How cruel he is.

But if he is not cruel, so what can he do.

So what can he do... Zhang Liang closed his eyes, so what can he do? Constrained by Xiang Ying and broken by Pei Gong, he has lost all his bargaining chips; the old wound has not healed, and his swordsmanship is no longer comparable to the past. How sure is he that he can block her when danger comes, and how sure is he that he can keep her safe.

He can protect her somewhat.

The right hand that used the ethereal Lingxu swordsmanship was trembling uncontrollably at this moment.

How long... can he protect her.

The wooden hairpin placed closest to the heart feels cold in the night wind.

Xiao He remained silent, as if he was not waiting for his answer.After a long time, Zhang Liang finally opened his eyes. He reached into his bosom and took out something.Xiao He looked intently, it was a dark wooden hairpin with the shape of petals engraved on the end, but a deep groove was cracked by the knock.The hideous broken mark runs across the middle of the hairpin, but it has been meticulously repaired and spliced ​​together again.Xiao He heard Zhang Liang say to him with a hoarse and dry voice that he had never heard before: "This wooden hairpin, Liang wants to ask Senior Xiao to keep it."

The wood grain is deep and moist.Xiao He raised his head, and found that Zhang Liang was not looking at it with his head down: "It belonged to Yunwei in the first place, Liang should return it to her."

"Wait for her to find a good family and marry someone else..."

"Senior, I beg you to take the place of Liang again and give this to her."

"Take it as a good congratulatory gift."

The wind seems to be strangled by the throat.

Xiao He was silent for a moment, then stretched out his hand to take the wooden hairpin.When the palm is empty, the delicate sense of touch disappears, leaving only the silent cold wind passing through.Zhang Liang withdrew his hand and leaned over to say goodbye.Step by step, with heavy and slow footsteps, he walked down the long stairs and walked towards the half-open door.The wind blew past and ears rang softly, but Xiao He's voice floated down from upstairs.

"You are willing."

The figure in white stopped by the door.

The wind was bleak.

The night outside was bleak.

Zhang Liang's back was so thin that it seemed to be blown away in the wind.

The author has something to say: This chapter finally resolves most of the previous suspense in one breath...

The truth is that there are two spies in the Han camp.One was to tip off Xiang Ying, but this person did not do anything bad except to help Fan Zeng monitor the movements of Liu Ji and his generals.The other is someone who has done a lot of bad things, including leaking Zhang Liang's whereabouts and plotting against Yun Wei, but this person is not serving Fan Zeng.Both of them didn't know each other's existence, Yun Wei mistakenly regarded these two as one person, but Zhang Liang saw through the essence of the matter.

Fan Zeng (or the Xiang Ying he represents) didn't want to harm Peigong, he just used that scumbag general to find out about Peigong's whereabouts, so he didn't know anything about Miss Yunwei and the other spy. It is time to invite Mr. Zhang Liang to use the cover-up method of the Great Teleportation of the Universe...and successfully hide the fact that he brought Miss Yunwei to treat the injury, because if Fan Zeng knew about Yunwei's existence at that time, she would probably be killed. He was held hostage as a bargaining chip to threaten him and Pei Gong, and his injuries were not healed at the time, it would be a tragedy if one of them accidentally died...

Xiao He sensed something was wrong from the respective reactions of Miss Yunwei and Mr. Zhang Liang, so he guessed that they knew each other before and tried to protect each other.With this knowledge, he can easily see through many things, and also see from Zhang Liang's many dealings that he is sincerely loyal to Liu Ji, because he did not try to directly persuade Liu Ji to join Xiang Liang in order to borrow He also created the illusion in front of Fan Zeng that Liu Ji knew nothing and was no threat after he left, thus hiding his strength for him.Because he felt that Zhang Liang had brought Yun Wei to Xiangying, and estimated that he was in a difficult situation in Xiangying, and this was related to the success or failure of Liu Ji and Xiangying's borrowing of troops, so Liu Ji made a great victory. When preparing to pursue the chase, he persuaded him to withdraw his troops as soon as possible, so as to relieve Zhang Liang's difficulties.

So now there should not be many suspense left to be solved... After all, it is almost the end of HE, and a little bit of abuse can be forgiven... Right?

(voice over)

Zhang Liang: Hello screenwriter, I have lived up to your expectations. I have sprayed all the excess ketchup on the crew.

Liu Ji: Although I didn't guess anything right, I sensed the truth.Hey Lao Xiao, when did you wear an armband, it looks quite majestic.

Xiao He looked down and saw three large characters on it: Neighborhood Committee.

Fan Kuai: You guys who play IQ battles, don't bully us military personnel!