late night song

Chapter 40
It has been calm outside Yumen Pass for two months, but there is a turbulent undercurrent in Qidu City.

Concubine Mengyi is pregnant. Due to her previous miscarriage, Emperor Ming was so concerned that she ignored the etiquette and overstepped her rank as a queen. She asked the imperial physician to stay in the Haoyue Palace to accompany the childbirth. All food, clothing, and use must be inspected by the imperial physician before use.

Zhang Mengyi himself also kept in mind the lesson he learned last time and stayed in bed all day long to cultivate himself. He would not move around in his womb until the fetus was stable.

Emperor Ming came to visit every day, and coupled with the motto of establishing a prince, everyone in the palace was constantly suspicious and waited with bated breath.The empress was even more so, but due to the cautiousness of Haoyue Palace and Emperor Ming's careful care, she did not find the opportunity to take action.

During the war in Xirong on the border, the queen originally wanted to ask her mother's subordinates, the King of Zhenxi, to escort Qi Jinnan to the front line for training, earn some military merit, and dilute Emperor Ming's emphasis on Qi Ji's military. In this way, coupled with the recommendation of the court officials and the support of the town With the help of the Western Army, it became more convenient for King Rong to inherit the throne.

However, Emperor Ming loved Mengyi so much that she became even more worried and had to change her plan and take extra precautions.It happened that at this time, King Ning Qi Yijue took the initiative to request an expedition, and she took the opportunity to recommend him.

When the country is in crisis, it is customary for the prince to stay behind.

Although Dong Qi is far from reaching this point, among the adult princes, only Qi Yinan remains in the court, which also implies the dignity of the king in the court and the public.

She calculated that the King of Qin was far away on the border, and the war was intense, ranging from more than a year to two or three years. Even if there was a change in the court, he would have to be summoned to lead the army back to the court. She could plan the plans for the King of Qin's palace slowly. However, Zhang Mengyi's delivery was just months away, so it was urgent to think about the immediate dangers around her first.

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In Yumen Pass, due to the heavy losses of the Xiaoqi Camp in the last battle, General Zhenyuan, with the tacit approval of King Qin, ordered the Jianyu Camp to be merged into the Xiaoqi Camp.

Therefore, Gu Yuchu began to be busy training the Jianyu Camp soldiers in horseback riding and shooting skills, and he had no time to spare every day.But even so, she still went to the hospital to visit Gu Fan when she had time, and she and Xiao Ling would bump into each other every time. Qi Jian was very dissatisfied with this, but didn't say much.

Gu Fan was most happy about the news of the expansion of the Xiaoqi Camp. He could be under Gu Yuchu's command, and it would be most convenient for him to ask for advice in the future.

"Don't grin and smile, otherwise the wound will open." Xiao Ling couldn't stand Gu Fan's stupidity, so he deliberately warned.

"Brother Xiao, you are jealous. Besides, the injury was on my leg and not on my face. How could it be so easy to split open?" Gu Fan retorted happily.

"Who is jealous of you?" Gu Yuchu happened to step into the room and heard the two of them joking, so he asked.

"Of course it's Brother Xiao. He's jealous that I want to be transferred to the general's subordinates." Gu Fan started acting coquettishly when he saw it was Gu Yuchu.

Xiao Ling rolled her eyes at him, unwilling to tell him apart, and then turned to the backyard to take stock of the medicinal materials and medical equipment that had just been delivered by the rear guard. However, when he walked to Gu Yuchu's side, he paused for a moment and looked at her meaningfully. Say anything and disappear from her sight.

"General, I can walk on the ground now. I'm going to get moldy if I stay in this room all day. The sun is so nice today. General, if you have time, why don't you teach me how to use a crossbow." Gu Fan didn't notice the surprise on Gu Yuchu's face. , asking for something cheap with a playful smile.

"Don't move when you are not well. I will teach you when you are well." Gu Yuchu looked at the young man with a smile. Although he was very annoyed by this, he still did not let go.

"I'm completely fine now. Look at me, I can run five miles without losing my legs." After saying that, Gu Fan jumped out of bed. Just as he was about to put on a show, he was pressed down by Gu Yuchu's hand. Went back.

"Don't brag. You won't be so lucky next time you go to the battlefield. Have a good rest. I'll see you again tomorrow."

"No, I'll be suffocated to death if I leave right now."

"I'm going crazy. I didn't even eat just to take a look. Please be good."

When Gu Yuchu heard Gu Fan's muttering, he had already stepped out of the door, but turned back and stared, pretending to be angry, and pointed at him.

Gu Fan felt even happier knowing that Gu Yuchu cared about him so much. He stuck out his tongue and immediately lay down obediently, pretending to rest. Gu Yuchu then left with peace of mind.

When she walked into the courtyard, she happened to meet Xiao Ling who was looking back. Before she even said hello, Xiao Ling stuffed a small brown paper bag into her hand.

"What?" the woman asked, a smile on her face.

"I'm upset and irritable, I can't sleep at night, and I have a dull pain in my lower abdomen." Xiao Ling calmly stated his guess about the diagnosis.

"How did you know that I...ahem..." Gu Yu was in her first month of menstruation and was indeed not feeling well. Her eyes widened and she was amazed at Xiao Ling's medical skills.

"The newly brewed ginger syrup can be taken with warm water." Xiao Ling's face was still colorless and his tone was calm. There was no trace of concern, but the waves in his eyes betrayed him.

"Thank you, senior brother." Gu Yuchu felt very grateful, but she was really embarrassed about this kind of thing, so she could only blush, lower her head, thank her and leave in a hurry.

Afterwards, she drank a few spoonfuls of ginger paste and felt much better.

It was hard work in the army, and it was very inconvenient for a woman to dress as a man, and it was even more unbearable when she was menstruating every month.

She was grateful for Xiao Ling's calm care and vowed to repay him well.

They both went to Sanxing Academy together. Gu Yuchu treated him closer than others, and Xiao Ling had long known that she was a daughter. In this regard, he handled the relationship just right, sometimes far and sometimes close, and just as close as possible. Even if he had doubts in his heart, he would never ask any questions, which made Gu Yuchu feel particularly relaxed when getting along with him.

Coupled with this kind of care, it narrowed the distance between the two.

The next day, Gu Yuchu went to the hospital to visit Gu Fan, but to his surprise, he was nowhere to be seen.

"Brother Xiao, you can see Gu Fan. I can't find him anywhere." The woman looked around with no results, so she reluctantly asked Xiao Ling.

"Go back and ask your prince."

Xiao Jin didn't even raise his head, just sorting out the medicinal materials, and replied coldly.

"My prince?"

The man's uncanny and sharp-edged personality sometimes left Gu Yuchu speechless, but it was strange to say that even so, she didn't feel any awkwardness at all. Instead, she got close to him and forcibly got close to him.

"Senior brother, ginger paste is very useful. Do you have any more?"

"Still hurts?" Asked about his job, Xiao Ling finally raised his head and looked at her.

"No. Senior brother, I'll leave first." Seeing his change of attitude, Gu Yuchu smiled happily after succeeding.

"Come pick it up early next month and prepare it for you." Xiao Ling still had a cold face, but his tone was much gentler.

"it is good."

Gu Yuchu smiled brightly and agreed happily.

Regarding this man, she treats him differently from Gu Fan.Gu Fan was young and she treated him like a younger brother, but Xiao Ling was her first friend of the opposite sex besides Lan Ye, and she took him very seriously.

Xiao Ling's sensitivity and silence allow her to get along easily, and she unconsciously takes off her disguise and puts down her baggage. Sometimes she often reflects on herself and lets her guard down too much when dealing with outsiders.

But she doesn't know why, for him, she really wants to try to follow her feelings, not caring about right or wrong, at least treat herself calmly, even if it is fleeting, even if they meet again one day.

Afterwards, without any obstruction or communication, Gu Yuchu easily stepped into Qi Jian's courtyard.

Except for a few guards here and there, the courtyard was as quiet as if no one lived there.Gu Yuchu was watching for a while, and suddenly she felt someone approaching from behind. With a backhand, the person behind her was instantly grabbed by her.

"It hurts, it hurts..." Gu Fan yelled, baring his teeth.When Gu Yuchu heard a familiar voice, he quickly let go of the hold.

"Sister Gu is really not gentle at all." Gu Fan frowned, arched his back, rubbed his arm that was almost cut off, and muttered.

"What nonsense are you talking about!"

When Gu Yu first heard him calling her that, he was startled. He pretended to slap him in the face to cover up his panic. Gu Fan was so frightened that he had to hide with his head in his hands.

"Sister Princess, you are so fierce, what does the prince see in you?" Although the young man pretended to be scared, he still asked loudly and confidently.

"Looking for a fight, right? Think carefully about what you should call me!" Gu Yuchu lost his patience and urgently wanted to clarify her current identity, glaring at him threateningly.

"Sister Princess?"

Gu Yuchu frowned and rolled up his sleeves.

"Sister Gu?"

Gu Yuchu then showed his fist.

"Sister." Gu Fan narrowed his eyes, lowered his head and shouted coquettishly close to her.

Gu Yuchu gave his ear a fierce blow.

"It hurts..."

"Gu Fan, don't be rude!"

Just when the boy was begging for mercy, Xiao Yuan followed King Qin out of the house. He saw the two people fighting in the corridor, and then he looked up and saw the face of his master Hei Bingbing. He hurriedly scolded this ignorant brat, and then He took three steps and two steps to grab Gu Fan's neck and stop him behind him.

"Your Majesty, my subordinate will take Gu Fan down for training."

Qi frame nodded and remained silent. Gu Yuchu calmed down and stood aside without saying anything.

"Sister, come visit me more often when you have time."

Gu Fan still had no vision and whispered to Gu Yuchu. The woman's eyes flickered, signaling him to leave quickly. Xiao Yuan seized the opportunity, pressed Gu Fan's head, and dragged him out of his master's sight to prevent his death. Save.

Seeing Gu Fan and Xiao Yuan leaving the courtyard, Gu Yuchu took a deep breath and greeted them.

"My lord, have you told Xiaofan?"

"Xiao Fan?" Qi Jian gave him a cold look. He was very unhappy with this title.

"Why should he be appointed as a guard?" Gu Yuchu didn't want to explain too much, so he changed the subject and asked with his head down.

"The war is dangerous, so I don't have to worry about you as a wife. With Xiao Yuan's discipline and your martial arts improving, you don't need to worry about him all the time. If you want to see him, come to my yard."

"Thank you, my lord."

With Xiao Yuan taking care of him, Gu Yuchu was naturally very relieved.

What Qi Jian said makes sense. She is indeed a benevolent woman. A soldier's duty is to go into battle and kill the enemy. But maybe it's because she is overflowing with care or feels guilty towards Jing Heng, but she just doesn't want to let Gu Fan take risks. So he was very grateful for this special arrangement.

"Also, if you feel uncomfortable, tell me and don't go to the hospital to bother the doctor. There are many seriously injured people and supplies are in short supply. Don't waste urgently needed military supplies."

Qi Lian stood with his hands behind his back and ordered.

Gu Fan, a little kid, can easily get rid of it with a few words. He will not dare to have any inappropriate thoughts about his woman in the future, but that doctor is hard to say. Although Xiao Yuan has been sent to find out his details, he is too simple and innocent. I still feel vaguely that something is wrong.

In short, whether it is Xiao Ling or any other unfamiliar man, he must stay away from his woman, just like in Sanxing Academy. Gu Yuchu cannot have any close brothers, and he will never allow this risk to happen. .

"What's the use of telling you if you're not feeling well? You're not a doctor." Gu Yuchu took a deep breath and retorted in a low voice.

"Try it, and then you'll know."

After a hard pull, the woman fell into his arms without missing a beat, but her body remained as stiff as ever.

"You were so domineering just now. Why did you become so gentle when you came here?" He started teasing without a good tone.

"My lord, what should I do if someone sees me in broad daylight?" Although Gu Yuchu still didn't like such intimacy, he didn't struggle much this time, as if he was used to the sudden attack from a man like this.

Qi Jian did not speak, but looked at the wild cat in rabbit skin in his arms with tenderness in his eyes.

"The military camp is inherently poor. If the soldiers saw it, they would definitely guess that the prince has a habit of cutting off his sleeves. Then there would be no doubt that someone would do their best to favor the prince in order to climb higher and lower down. If this rumor spreads, it may damage the prince's reputation."

Gu Yuchu didn't panic, raised his eyebrows, and threatened without fear.

"So?" Qi Jian suppressed his laughter and asked deliberately.He liked her being so playful very much, just like when he was a child. It seems that although human nature can be hidden for a while, it cannot be hidden for a lifetime.

"So the prince should not get too close to his subordinates."

With this seemingly legitimate name, Gu Yuchu said while gently breaking away from Qi Zhi's hands wrapped around her waist. But before she could completely break free, Qi Zhi neatly picked her up and strode into the hall. .

"Your Majesty! Stop!"

At this time, the woman no longer had the calmness she had just now. She was in the military camp and she did not dare to shout loudly, so she had to lower her voice and resist.

"You'll know after you try it." Qi Jian smiled evilly, intending to teach this daring little woman a lesson.

"Oops, my waist!"

Gu Yuchu hid in his arms, his facial features suddenly turned into a ball of fury, looking like he was in pain.

"what happened?"

Qi Jian felt anxious, and his holding hands loosened. The woman quickly seized the opportunity to break free from his arms, and then rushed out the door without looking back. She was left untouched in the yard. A pleasantly crisp echo.

"I still have something to do in the camp, so my subordinates will take their leave first."

Qi Jian looked at her panicked back, raised his eyebrows, and smiled for a long time. This was the smart and graceful look that Gu Yuchu should have in his mind.

(End of this chapter)