CH 38

The Prime Minister’s house was decorated, crowded and bustling, red ribbons can be seen hanging everywhere, in the middle of the night the red lanterns are shining, giving an orange glow lighting up the entire courtyards with warmth.

In the main hall, everyone is busy filling the groom with wine, the always cold countenance of  Jing Sa is no longer serious and cold , perhaps because today he is too happy. There is a frequent delivery of wine from those he cannot refuse. After the three rounds of drinks,  his face is flushed and his eyes are misty. Prime Minister Lou Xiyan as house master is only laughing lightly and even with the booing, he did not come to his rescue, other people are naturally more willing to help Jing Sa with the drink.

Su Ling was seated at the main table, holding the wine, somewhat a bit absent-minded, this occasion he will not participate, in general he never participate in this kind of occasions only after saying congratulations he would soon leave. Today, he did not go, just because the seat beside him is still empty – she has not come back. 

Never mind it at all, she rarely seen her sister, the two can chat and that is understandable, he will wait for her.

The voice in the main hall and the front yard is mostly quiet during winter, so rare that on winter nights it is so bright. The cold moonlight was lovely and the red lanterns glow an infectious mood and actually infusing the chill with little warmth. Two people sitting in the corridor of the gallery, unexpectedly appearing were tender feelings on the night wind that is blowing. The wind is blowing though a long black hair. 

Zhuo Qing casually laughed as the two women chat together as in the past after work was completed and with relaxed smile . “You, how are you? You seem to be very provoked recently.” 

GuYun groaned gloomily, coffee in hand will be even more perfect , her back is leaning by the cloister of pillars behind a winding corridor, she replied,  “Fortunately, I am amused to stimulated life, if I will be trapped in a house and do not do anything, I guess will become crazy.” Perhaps through the different world getting into the General Government is God’s grace to her. She could not imagine her life doing nothing.

As Gu Yun’s back leaning on the pillar for support, Zhuo Qing turned and sat face to face with her, straight to the point seriously asked “Do you like him now?” After her observation yesterday, the Gu Yun and Su Ling should have made great progress !

Although, Zhuo Qing did not say who the word “him” refers to, Gu Yun is also clear and did not evade or deny, but she confidently nodded. Her hands resting behind her head, eyes betrayed the look of little confusion, looking at the bright moon in the sky, light brows wrinkled Zhou Qing, distressed and with worry.

” Qing, now I have contradictions.” 

Zhuo Qing  produce a smile, ” My heart already has a place but it does not fit the original life? “

She turned her head to her side and saw a calm and steady Zhuo Qing face, Gu Yun Qi always wondered,” When you were married  to Lou Xi Yan have you never ever think of it , even from time to time? Did you really let it all go?. ” She admit that she like Su Ling, liked his overbearing gentleness, like his eagle eyes bearing soulful affections, however she always seems to not to forget she might swap back to the original life.

“Gu Yun, in fact, this issue is easy to figure out. You work with SWAT for so many years, at any time you may  die, so was it because of this, you did not consider loving a person or to accepted a person? Now the situation is very similar, because it is possible to go back, you cannot wholeheartedly love Su Ling? Do not worry too much, just love truly, until such a time you really need to choose, go to consider this issue again. In fact, choice is an easy thing, just look you which do you love more. “

Love which one? Gu Yun slightly bowed her head, after a long absence silence then with self-ridicule,  she chuckled, “This kind of thing you really looked thoroughly.”

Zhuo Qing shook her head and answered, “It is you who do not have intention to be diligent dealing with it.” 

Gu Yun surprised a moment, does she has no intention to diligently deal with Su Ling? Yes, she seems to be. She always subconsciously told herself to go back, she doesn’t even gave the recognition of liking him, she did not dare to put her heart on him. Perhaps the Qing is right, just love, there will be a result. 

Finally  Gu Yun cleared her thoughts, Gu Yun told Zhuo Qing she understood what she should to do when a tall figure rushing from the outside went in, squinting her eyes towards the man, Gu Yun recognized Han Shu. 

Han Shu is almost running forward and the a relative of the house servant who was to guide the way for him is now chasing him on the run, the character of general’s vanguard is simple, he cannot hide things, the heart’s anxiety is clearly written all over his face. Gu Yun felt a dark terror, is the General House in trouble? 

Gu Yun got up and shouted, “Han Shu!” 

Han Shu saw her and went up straight away and asked, ” Where is the General?” 

” He is still in the main hall to drinking, there is nothing to be in such a hurry,” 

Han Shu replies with irritation, “East Sea pirates are rampant, they actually went ashore and captured five villages along the coast, as far as I could see wherever I went there is burning and looting, corpses everywhere, cruelty and violence . Su Yu and I confronted them and forced them back to the East Sea, but we lost to the sea to sea battle, warships were not attack but sunk actually. “

Ship sank.  Gu Yun’s heart thumping violently, ” and SuYu ? ” 

Han Shu’s face became more and more serious, controlling his deep voice,” He is missing. ” 

Missing?

Midnight have already passed, in General Government the office studio is still brilliantly illuminated, Su Ling has depressing features sitting coldly in front of the long and narrow table, Su Ren and Han Shu  were sitting around the table and Gu Yun is sitting closest to the door, a man over 30 years old was called, he stand with his heads bowed in front of the table.

” Youyi, how did he go missing in the end? “ Su Ling has cold eagle eyes, his voice is doubtful giving out the oppressive atmosphere.

Man raised his head, he can‘t deal  with the icy eyes, his heart beat like thunder, but his voice was steady, ” Lieutenant General  Su Yu was deputize to the East China Sea, after five days in there, he  happens to encounter pirates that entered the village who looted goods and women . The lieutenant was angry and brought 10,000 soldiers to exterminate the pirates. After the defeat, the pirates returned to the pirate ship then escape back into the sea. Seeing  the pirate’s place, chaos, bodies everywhere, making his foolhardiness  because he is really mad, Lieutenant General Su  put out soldiers out to sea in pursuit, but only ten li off the coast, they were ambushed by pirates and eight skipper boats was stolen in the siege. These pirates do not know where they get their canons; the lost three ships were all bombarded and sank. When we drove past, the ship has all sank to the bottom, we look around for a long time, did not get news of Lieutenant. ”

Pirates unexpectedly have canons? Gu Yun unconsciously frown. 

Su Ling hold his hands tightly, fellow,

” Su Yu would not be captured by pirates? “

Captured better than …… 　　man hesitated for a moment, or truthfully replied,

” We have not  received a threatening message or information about the hostages  from the pirates. ” 

If the pirates caught the man, they would coerce them, there is no message, can only show – Su Yu might not be on their hands! Han Shu relentlessly pounding his thighs, angrily! “General, the pirates are so arrogant, if not in addition to destroying  Qiong Yue military might, people on the coast has no peace and I will volunteer to kill the enemies.”

Su Ling is silent throughout, just the color of the eagle eyes getting more vicious; he glared at Han Shu’s eyes. Disturb by them, he has no naval experience, why is he flaunting, how can he succeed!  At a glance he at seem to speak of Youyi .

“Youyi, you continue. ” 

Youyi caught a look towards the woman sitting in the end of the table, the general government has always been no woman, she will appear here is strange indeed, he has always been cautious and discrete, Youyi, relatively needing to prod, how Su Ren would answer,  “She is ……” 

Before he finished, Gu Yun shouted back, “My name is Qing Mo. ” 

Qing Mo who?  Youyi has murky and bewildered look, Han Shu about to answer him,” She is General’s’ wife, you may say it. ” The general handed over to her care even the most elite soldiers , and what  else she cannot hear.

General ‘s wife? The General got married? Youyi was surprised and took a second look again, the woman is very thin, wore a simple goose the yellow dress, hair is also very simple, the fingers are long and the  tapping  on the handle of a wooden chair seems to be calculating, looks fairly pretty, but unfortunately pitiful is that the face was destroyed by two shallow scars. 

Youyi, glance to Su Ling and the General seems not to think about it, but also did not oppose the Han Shu’s words. Well, since she is the general’s wife, he has also nothing to be doubtful about . “  That by the end, the pirates frequently attacks the coast, it is not as ordinary pirates. They were numerous and do not lax in the discipline of the general pirate. They were well armed and equipped  even with canons, and the purpose of their ransacking of the village seemed more like a provocation, not just for food and women—- a provocation.” 

Gu Yun is pondering, for a people to have such a kind of a skill, organized and disciplined as well as weapons, the pirates seem to be more difficult than bandits.

” Tomorrow, I will be able to present a memorial to the Emperor, we will increase the army  and lay  siege. ” The always silent Su Ling finally spoke, listening to his voice, is he going there personally? ”

Gu Yun is looking for clarification, ” Are you going  to personally lead the troops? ” 

Su Ling,” Ah huh “sound. 

“When’s it ready? ” Su military navy has always been weak, even if he is to go to, one has to prepare, the enemy apparently considering investing. Gu Yun’s brow is frowning, Su Ren’s face is also obscure, Big brother will go as far back as he expected. Su Yu went to go to coast, all because of Big brother and Qing Mo, all these years, Big brother is very serious on him and but also very diligent and very attentive on him, now he is out and in trouble, Big brother’s feelings cannot be imagined.

Su Ling did not answer Gu Yun, and in a cold voice said, “You stay here in the General Government. ” 

” Why? ” Gu Yun did not understand, he did not let her stay with the suppression of the chaotic thieves, she solve the case on human hostages-rescue and he did not stop her, then why he would not not let her go this time? 

“I said you would stay. “

The voice is bitter without any room for negotiations , Su Ling’s first view at the moment is simply exactly outrageously just the same. Extremely hateful!

GuYun took a deep breath, depressed her chest burning and gradually becoming pent up with anger, towards Su Ren , the icy voice request firmly, 

“You three, exit first. ” . 

Going on with a smile, Su Ren and Han Shu walk out of the door, according to past experiences, the two men, must ultimately turn into a big argument, maybe even will work it out. Youyi also stood upright, Han Shu patted his shoulder and said, ” Let’s go.” You Yi is frowning and stood there motionless. Han Shu and Su Ren gave a glimpse at each other and together in mutual understanding, they side strapped the man from his scrutinizing.

Being forcibly pulled to the front yard, Youyi break both hands, somewhat annoyed , “Su Ren, what’s this about? ” The General didn’t say anything, how could they listen to a woman’s command and left her out, even as the General’s wife, they have no need to listen to her cry.

Han Shu caught Youyi’s  shoulder and smiled.

” Have you not heard of a word, yiwujiangyiwu? “

” She? ” Youyi, full of distrust, are they joking me, a skinny woman? 

Youyi’s face was full of disapproval, they have nothing to say any more, and by the time he had the opportunity to ‘play’ against Qing Mo, then naturally he will have an understanding of what they are going through.

Inside the study, the two are not speaking, Gu Yun’s catty eyes was staring at the General Su Ling  and the subject of her glare did not look at her, head bowed down concentrating on reading memorials for the Emperor requesting a combat assignment, if not, he can’t ignore the pair of bright eyes by his own power. Gu Yun suddenly got up, Su Ling holding an ink pen, thought she is to freak out, who knows Gu Yun just went to the desk, the sound fairly calmly asked, 

“You do not let me go, there is always a reason for it.” 

He looked up and saw Gu Yun standing in front of him, she looked quite calm, her eyes are sharp as a knife in general. Su Ling sighed, facing such eyes, lying seems pointless, she would like to know why, just tell her.

He put down the pen, Su Ling with a heaviness replied, “Only on the East Sea of Qiong Yue, Su Military has basically no naval experience in warfare, and if the pirates really burn with more collusion, their aim is not just several small villages on the coast. Pirates fire is very fierce, they are familiar with the sea operations,  violent  and bloodthirsty. I will not let you go because it is really dangerous. I started at the age of 16 on the battlefield, more than ten years undefeated, I haven’t  gone too this kind of battle so I am uneasy. I am not sure of this battle, their weaponry I have not grasp. ” 

Because of this? Gu Yun scowled,” In this world nothing is completely secure. Only in the face of adversity is still stubborn  and tenacious people can be called a hero. You do not seem to be afraid of dangerous people! “

” I’m afraid. “ 

Gu Yun stared at at him for a moment, too dangerous to the hell with it! Give it a try, why would  he say” afraid “? 

Looking  at the way she was surprised, Su Ling sighed with exasperation, “I am afraid that I do not have the ability to protect you. “He allowed her to do things he could control, even if she made any mistakes or danger, he could help her clean up the aftermath. Not this time, it is not the same, pirates and with national army is different, there is no principle  to not kill, the elderly, women and children were killed, he admitted that what he was really scared about; he couldn’t withstand her  having serious injury again.

Gu Yun does not think this is a problem, a long sigh of relief, smiled and said: “I  can protect myself, who never wanted to  protect me. “.

“All in all this time I will not let you go, no matter what you say. You stay in the military training them, your “Gray Hawk” prototype has been significant, if the training continues, this can soon become the your team, short crossbow I have ask the artisans, and what you lack, there is Su Ren said. “Su Ling is determined to let her go, bowed his head continued to write memorials, without looking her,” it is not early, go back to rest. ”

That sounds like a favor and she is being spoiled, actually she did not feel respected  at all of her ability and opinion, that makes Gu Yun’s heart is very uncomfortable. She understood that Su Ling is trying to protect her, but she did not ask her if  she is in need of such protection. She did not know that in this era the woman is like living in a man created voices and decisions and that kind of world is happiness, anyway, she did not feel happy, if Su Ling needs a housekeeping woman at home, he should not choose her!      

” Gu Yun hold his hand gripping the pen, forcing him to stop writing. Su Ling sigh a little, he knew that she won’t give up so easily, he put down his pen again, simply turned, directly towards the cold eyes of Gu Yun.  She said in a low voice, “You worried about m that it would be too dangerous and I might get injured, do you? “

Su Ling Ying look at her with shimmering eye. Why she is asking? 

” Answer me. “ 

” Yes. “Gu Yun is intently looking at Su Ling, insisted that the eyes had to be answered. 

” You know as a person I also know and concerned about the feelings of fear, isn’t it? “ 

” Yes. “She wanted to ask what in the end? 

“You know more about that the heart of that person going through danger, there is another one that  is powerless and suffering, isn’t it?”

” Yes. “

“Since you understand  it why I am going through it again? ”

“You – “she meant to say, he is her man? Staring at the GuYun’s serious eye, Su Ling’s heart is pounding, she was to say it?  Her confession that it has always been regarded as hard as others call her the General’s wife, but he force her to stay in the General’s Office, he doesn’t really know her mind or did he. Su Ling was holding his breath, waiting to hear what she was going to say, what kind of expectation is this he has never experienced before.

Su Ling looked her dark eyes, as deep as the twilight in the sea, his eyes is in the midstream of the expectation and tension inspiring her, she took a deep breath and whispered, “I’m worried, too, also care, will also be uneasy, because of the naval warfare, because you are not sure, I would like to face it with you, even if the experience will be dangerous, but no longer powerless, at least we have to protect each other, and help each other’s opportunities. I will never be obediently hiding at home waiting for you to protect the woman, if you now want to regret, but also too late. ” Qing said, let her love, let her heart speak for the man she likes, so she wanted to protect him.

She wanted to protect him? Su Ling have a momentary trance, since he was sensible, given his responsibility is to protect Qing Yue, no one ever said they will protect him, these words no one would dare say, she said, want to protect him? Su Ling some want to laugh, but not laugh, the heart is the heart of the heart softening, what is up to the brim is bound to overflow.

Long arm stretched  around  Gu Yun’s waist  and held her, sit her on his lap, Su Ling tighten his arms around her.  It seems this is the only way to calm the hearts of raging waves, “You are my woman, Su Ling’s woman and this will not change, anyway, this thing you do not even want to think of! ” He will not let go of her and never will. 

His arms crossed around her waist, hands almost rub her body, his words of love is always a threat, not ordinary people can stand that, and turning lightly Gu Yun lean on Su Ling’s shoulder, smiled and asked, “Can I go with you ? ” He should understand what she meant, right? 

” You can’t. “The answer is warm and gentle, not cold, but the meaning is still the same. 

Gu Yun was sitting on his lap, suddenly her whole person became stiff, from the arms of Su Ling she looked up to his eyes with a smile, she punched him on the chest  and snarled loudly, “Su Ling, you bastard!” She pushed him away and went straight out and ran. 

Damn Su Ling, asked her to play this game! If this girl cannot go to the East Sea, she would not be called GuYun! 

Her punches never understand mercy, Su Ling rub the pain in his chest, his lips never left that mischievous pleasant smile.

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