Farming Comb Paintings Return Home

Chapter 35

The window beside the couch was not closed tightly, a cool breeze let in, and the chill was piercing, just like Li Cong's eyes that suddenly became gloomy, he glanced over obliquely, which made Xiao Xian shudder.

Li Qichuan and Li Zhonglang.

I can't remember how long it's been since I've heard someone call you that.There are so many court officials worshiping Zhonglang General, no matter how beautiful it was when he was in his position, he fell from the clouds and fell into the mud, let alone three, five or six years, after a year and a half, who still remembers?Even I thought it was irrelevant, but I didn't expect that it was only six words, but it sounded like thunder in my ears. What was evoked was not a good story worth showing off or praised by others, but a memory full of blood.

Li Cong stared sideways at Xiao Xian, his chin slightly raised, and the idea of ​​not wanting to admit, let alone deny, made him feel resentment for no reason.How does he know?Who told him?How does he know?Isn't it good not to mention things that have passed long ago?Why did she refuse to let it go and let him go?

But the sudden attacking hand quickly passed the angry question that was about to be blurted out, and there was a sudden pain in the neck, Xiao Xian's body was shaken suddenly, and then his eyes widened in disbelief.The man who just smiled and said that he was going out to get him something to eat suddenly turned around and grabbed his collar fiercely, pulling him almost off the bed with such brutal force.He didn't believe that his brother, who had always loved him so much, would take action against him, but the current situation forced him to think that he would be beaten.So he didn't dare to close his eyes, for he was afraid that once he closed his eyes, a merciless lesson would follow.

Those hands strangled around his neck, as if they could kill him at any time, were hands that killed people.There is still a bit of forbearance and restraint in the clenched teeth, and the slightly trembling lips seem to be about to say merciless words in a moment, and the eyes that are staring at him closely are the ones who are really stabbed. The cruelty of the slander.

Xiao Xian suddenly felt scared, more scared than the wild boar he met in the mountains that day.He forgot that even if he was seriously injured, he was still a vicious leopard, he could belittle himself, he could deceive himself, but he would never allow anyone to comment, let alone let the bloody scars be uncovered without leaving any room.

Who didn't point to the past, didn't have some past events that they didn't want people to know?Reckless and reckless wanting to bring up the old matter and confront each other again, he will definitely overturn everything Li Cong told him before, and he is not only involved in it.Since he tried his best to conceal it, no matter whether he had unspeakable difficulties or other evil intentions, he must have a plan in his heart.And since I came here inexplicably, I decided to take a step forward. In this situation, is it really good to point out everything regardless?

In the blink of an eye, thousands of thoughts have passed in my heart.Xiao Xian regretted it. He was more afraid of facing this strange Li Cong than his eagerness to know the truth.It was also because he was too unscrupulous, that person just gave him some food and raised him for a few months in vain, and then let him let go of his guard. He didn't know whether to say he was innocent or stupid.But it looks like it's too late.So Xiao Xian slowly closed his eyes, waiting for the severe pain to come.

It's just that the man who was frowning at the moment, as if he was about to say countless evil words, after a long stalemate, still couldn't speak.When Li Cong came back to his senses, he saw Xiao Xian who was pursing his lips tightly, his eyes full of grievance and horror, and his heart suddenly ached.

The so-called venting anger, that's it.But what does a teenage yellow-haired child know?Besides, ordinary people are always a little jealous of high-ranking officials and royal families. They have never tasted the taste of being above people, so it is good to think about it. It is not uncommon for them to talk too much.In addition, Zhao Ruqiu has been staying with Zhao Ruqiu for a while, and Zhao Ruqiu has never been able to control his mouth. He must have said something suspicious that caused him to think about it, so he couldn't help but test it out. ?

Li Cong tightened his knuckles, gave a wry smile, and finally let go.Rao was unintentional, after all, the fingertips that suddenly withdrew brought a little force, and threw Xiao Xian back on the couch.Xiao Xian lost his strength and hit his elbow on the bed with a thumping sound. He gritted his teeth in pain and couldn't help looking up for Li Cong, only to see that the man had turned around and was holding his forehead in a slump, no longer look at him.

The room stagnated for a moment, as if even breathing could be heard clearly.Li Cong pressed his forehead hard, and shook his head violently, as if he wanted to shake off all the chaotic memories in his mind, and fell into entanglement alone, and calmed down for a while before he settled down.

Xiao Xian was also stunned for a long time, and only regained his senses when he saw Li Cong raising his foot to leave, but the worry in his heart about Li Cong's strange behavior had already surpassed his worry about his own identity, so he lifted the quilt and went to bed without thinking. Barefoot ran two steps to catch up with the man, grabbed Li Cong's arm, and said in a panic: "Brother... brother! Just now... it was noon when Dr. Zhao saw that I was too bored, so he told me to play Yes. Also, I didn't say much, I just talked about General Zhonglang... those..."

Hearing him mention it again, even though he was unhappy, he decided to expose it. Li Cong shook his arm, wanting Xiao Xian to let go, but Xiao Xian saw that his head was still slumped and silent, and he couldn't help pulling his finger more and more. The tighter he said, the more urgent he said: "Brother, if you don't like it, then I won't say it, I won't say it, you..."

The noisy voice disturbed his head, Li Cong turned around impatiently, and just about to speak, he looked down at the bare feet on the ground, his heart softened suddenly, he sighed, and brushed away Xiao Xian's tangled arms , pointing to the bed, said: "Go back."

With his hand pulled away, Xiao Xian took a small step back, staring blankly at Li Cong's familiar back.A chill ran up from the soles of his feet.There was no blame full of worries, nor did he hug him back to lie on the couch like in the past.It was the first time that I left myself in the same place without looking back, until the wooden door creaked and slowly closed, blocking that person out, as if something was suddenly lost in my heart, and I felt empty.

When Li Cong entered the room with a bowl of boiled eggs in sugar water, Xiao Xian was leaning on the head of the bed with his head down and his eyes dull.Li Cong walked to the side of the couch, and handed the steaming bowl to Xiao Xian. Seeing his sickly appearance, he couldn't help apologizing.

Calm down and think about it carefully, Zhao Ruqiu and Xiao Xian have always been on the wrong side, it would be good if you don't curse when you meet him, how could you have the leisure to talk about the past and joke with him.But looking at it now, Zhao Ruqiu really said something that Xiao Xian didn't know before.Li Cong's heart trembled, could it be that he had already told him about Xiao Xian's life experience, that's why he provoked him like that...

Li Cong lowered his voice, and tentatively asked, "What did Ru Qiu tell you during the day?"

Xiao Xian held the slightly hot bowl with both hands, and was about to cool the soup in the bowl, when he heard this, he stopped his movements, pursed his thin lips, and did not agree, hesitant look in Li Cong's eyes, a little unsure Overwhelmed by fear.

Li Cong sighed, rubbed Xiao Xian's head and said, "Speak up. If you have any questions, ask them together. Let's open up and talk, I don't blame you."

His heart softened, and he could hear a kind smile in his words, and he was completely different from all kinds of things just now.Xiao Xian wanted to laugh a little.He should have been wronged, but he was asking the question in a high-spirited manner, why did he get it upside down.His mind was confused and uncomfortable, he lowered his head and took a sip of the soup. His heart was in a bad mood, and even his tongue was broken. The bowl of sugar-coated boiled eggs in his hand should be sweet, so why does his mouth feel bitter?

Xiao Xian swallowed the soup, collected himself, and his voice was not as flustered or intimate as in the past, but unexpectedly clear: "He said that you are a general named Zhonglang by the emperor. He is very capable, and his father is a general, and he is also very powerful. That's all, it's gone."

Li Cong was silent for a while, remembering that the child was very fond of boxing weapons and the like before, and it is also possible that when he first heard a general or something beside him, he got carried away and pestered Zhao Ruqiu to tell him this and that.Seeing that he had a bitter face and did not speak, it seemed that there was nothing else to do, so he said: "Ru Qiu is right, my father is the general Li Chun, and my mother is the eldest princess Jingyang. What I said before is not lying to you , It’s just that it’s no good to know too much about the affairs of the imperial city. If you want to live in peace, don’t ask any more questions, and don’t make any noise. The family has already lost power, and it’s lucky to be able to get out. If you get involved again…”

That's all Li Cong said, and he didn't say any more.Xiao Xian didn't answer the words, just gave a soft "um" and said: "Understood." But he thought in his heart, how could he not understand.If you want to live in peace, don't ask any more.If it gets involved again, there will be no good end.The implication is that he wants to stop his desire to seek power and wealth.He is not stupid, he understands.Those past events don't belong to him, he can't ask about them, and he can't touch them.

After a while of silence, Xiao Xian raised his head and glanced at Li Cong, as if to reassure him, then nodded solemnly and said, "I understand."

Nothing to say on the hatchback.After Xiao Xian finished eating, Li Cong put away the utensils as usual, brought water for him to wash himself, and told him to go to bed early.

It was dark, but there was no sleepiness.Xiao Xian was lying on the couch thinking, he had heard him say "my father, my mother" before, those unfamiliar titles had completely left him out.What did you say about your biological brother back then.In this way, wouldn't Zhao Ruqiu's rhetoric be more solid.Too.Who would care about a child's life experience?Maybe Zhao Ruqiu is right.He should not worry about the future of his "pro" brother, but find a way out for himself.

Thinking about it this way made me think a little more.I remember that when I opened my eyes and saw Li Cong for the first time, I treated him as a life-saving straw, believing everything I said, and thought it was extremely ridiculous, but when I thought about how he was humiliated for himself at the city gate that night, I felt that this kindness no matter what. Whether it is true or false, it must be reported.Xiao Xian was lying in bed thinking about it, his face had changed a lot, many thoughts were wavering, only the idea of ​​learning some crafts and doing business to support himself became more and more firm.

The moonlight is still the same, but people are no longer the same as before.Li Cong looked sideways at the moonlight outside the window, and suddenly remembered that the windows of the new house seemed to be open. When he recovered, he had already got off the couch, opened the curtain of the partition, and was about to go in.

Night Breeze was indeed a bit cold, and according to Xiao Xian's frizzy temperament, he must be freezing.Thinking like this in my heart, I approached the person lying on the couch, and saw that he was sleeping soundly, with his body on his side, only showing a small half of his face.The moonlight, as warm as water, penetrated through the gaps in the window, casting a layer of silvery white under the cage.The thin cheeks of the person on the couch were a little pale as if he had just recovered from a serious illness, his fan-like eyelashes trembled slightly, his nose fluttered, and he looked like he was in a deep sleep. Instant sobriety.

When his fingertips touched the cool skin, Li Cong was startled, straightened up abruptly, stunned for a while, then hurriedly tucked up the quilt for Xiao Xian, closed the slit window tightly, and then stood there without looking back. step out.

Until I lay back on the couch in the cubicle, my mind was still a little messy.He actually forgot to get up, but he just wanted to see if he slept well, if he kicked the quilt, and if he didn't sleep, he apologized again.

He thought so in his heart, but he didn't know that the person on the couch was covered in cold sweat from his shock.The touch on the cheek lingered, Xiao Xian let go of his clenched fist, tremblingly relieved, with mixed feelings in his heart.But even if this body is used to accepting what men give, even if this situation is justifiable in any way, he still hopes to last as long as possible before the day when he has to do so.