The world's male concubine

Chapter 43 Night Food

Gu Qingning's heart was beating, and he felt ashamed because of his selfishness. He hoped to hide forever in the peaceful harbor Xiao Xuanyan created for him, like a tortoise. If Xiao Xuanyan didn't say it, he would never mention it, just like those choices As if the wind and rain will never come.

But now Xiao Xuanyan wants to push him in front of the people of the world, shoulder to shoulder with him, and become the Princess Liang.

He told him that he didn't want to make trouble for him because of his identity.

But the most selfish thing is that he dare not face it.Xiao Xuanyan was fearless, only he did not dare to bear the heavy responsibility of risking the disgrace of the world.But how wise that man is, how can he fail to see what he thinks in his heart - it is obvious that he is such a proud person, only he wants, and there is nothing he asks for.

Gu Qingning's heart fell into an endless abyss, as if there was no bottom.

She was about to cry again, but this cowardice even annoyed herself, Gu Qingning suppressed all the sore nose in her heart, tightly hugged his neck, and buried her face in his neck.

Everything in the world is too difficult for him.

Although it was summer, it was still a bit cold in the suburbs at night. Although the speed of the horse was not fast, gusts of cool wind still penetrated into his neck. Feeling Gu Qingning's shivering, Xiao Xuanyan pulled him into his arms a little.

Along the way, both of them were silent.

After walking for a long time, seeing the majestic city gates from a distance, and those extraordinarily bright lights in the night, Xiao Xuanyan suddenly grabbed the reins, stopped and said, "Let's eat something."

Gu Qingning was taken aback for a moment, then nodded in confusion and said yes.

Xiao Xuanyan turned his horse's head and headed another way.

There are dark lights everywhere, and I can't even see the road clearly. I also admire Xiao Xuanyan for walking well. Gu Qingning was very timid and afraid of the dark, but Xiao Xuanyan hugged him behind him, so he no longer feared, and only felt curious in his heart ——Where can I find food in the suburbs?

What's more, the food in Prince Liang's mansion is far more delicious than outside, why bother to find these places.

He felt guilty and didn't dare to take the initiative to talk, so he followed Xiao Xuanyan with him.

Just as I was thinking about it, by the moonlight, I gradually saw a thatched cottage in front of me, with a tall pole standing in front of it, and a worn curtain hanging. When I got closer, I saw a few words written crookedly on the face, about It's tea, Yangchun noodles and the like.

Gu Qingning was a little stunned, there were many such shops on the way out of Beijing, for business travelers and passers-by to rest.

But - Gu Qingning looked around for a week, it was really rare for a store to open in such a remote and desolate place.

But I thought to myself, who can attract a person like Xiao Xuanyan to come here, there must be something special about him. Some dining masters are often hidden in the deep mountains and old forests, and even the imperial chefs are incomparable. Many good food Gourmets enjoy discovering these unknown delicacies.

Gu Qingning didn't eat much for dinner, thinking about it now, she must be a little hungry.

There is not only a little more expectation in my heart.

The store was dark, it must have stopped, probably because of the sound of horseshoes, the candles inside were lit up again.

When Xiao Xuanyan hugged Gu Qingning off the horse, there was a creak at the door, and an old man with an oil lamp came out inside.

He has white beard and hair, a kind face, wearing a shabby shirt, and looks like a common folk old man. He raised the oil lamp, took a closer look, and smiled,

"It turns out that Mr. Ning is here!"

Xiao Xuanyan ignored Gu Qingning who was full of doubts, and said, "I haven't seen Uncle He for a long time. I'm sorry to disturb you so late. I missed the journey from the south today, and my stomach is empty. I'll come to you to eat something to fill my stomach."

Looking around, "Where's Aunt He?"

He Bo said: "It's inside, Mr. Ning is taking care of small business like this, even if you come here at Zishi, this old man will have to get up and cook a bowl of noodles for you!"

After speaking, he greeted Aunt He.

Aunt He also came out with a smile on her face, and it could be seen that they were a very simple country couple.

She first spotted Gu Qingning standing behind Xiao Xuanyan, her eyes lit up,

"Oh, this little brother is so handsome!"

She took a closer look at Gu Qingning, the astonishment in her eyes was even more amazed, and she thought of something, and suddenly realized: "Could it be that this is..."

Xiao Xuanyan just smiled and said nothing.

Aunt He ouched a few times, and pulled Gu Qingning's hand, "It's so beautiful, I, a village woman, have never seen such a beautiful character in my life!"

She looked Gu Qingning up and down, but she couldn't get enough of it. The fiery eyes made Gu Qingning a little embarrassed.

After finally waiting for Uncle He to call Aunt He to light the fire, Gu Qingning looked at Xiao Xuanyan with questioning eyes,

Xiao Xuanyan said: "Now this king is Mr. Ning, a businessman from the capital who visits here from time to time. As for you——they must think that you are the wife of Mr. Ning's son disguised as a man."

Gu Qingning finally knew where the sense of disobedience came from. He looked at him as he looked at his wife, and glared angrily: "What did you tell him before?"

Xiao Xuanyan: "Hush——"

Gu Qingning, who didn't know the ins and outs at all, was very aggrieved and stared at him.

Xiao Xuanyan lowered his head, and leaned closer to his fair ears: "You are my king's man, so I'm not mistaken."

The hot breath in his ear made Gu Qingning itchy, he avoided it, Xiao Xuanyan smiled, and took his hand into the room.

This store should have no business, the room is empty, the only two tables have accumulated a lot of dust, which makes Gu Qingning, who loves cleaning, very uncomfortable, Aunt He took a rag and came over to wipe the table apologetically , with a smiling face,

"Two waiters, the old lady doesn't have many people coming and going here on weekdays, it's a little messy."

Xiao Xuanyan didn't care about it, and said in relief: "Auntie can do whatever she wants, it's me and the two who have caused trouble for you, so don't feel so guilty."

Gu Qingning had never seen Xiao Xuanyan talking like this before, it was the first time he saw him talking to people so humbly and politely, as if he was really an ordinary businessman who missed his way at night and rested in the wilderness.

Soon, two bowls of steaming hot noodles were served.

Gu Qingning's expression was a little ugly.

There is nothing better than delicious food in the world, but these two bowls of noodles don't look very good. Apart from the noodles, there are only a few green vegetables floating in the muddy soup. Covered with a fried fried egg.

However, Xiao Xuanyan seemed to be used to it, took the bowls from their hands and put them down: "Thank you, Uncle He and Aunt He."

The two old couples had smiles all over their faces, "Eat slowly, you two, if you need it, the kitchen has made more, just add more if you want to eat."

After finishing speaking, he continued smiling.

Looking at the bowl of noodles, Gu Qingning hesitated, but thought that Xiao Xuanyan had brought him here on purpose, so it wasn't too bad, maybe it was a failure, and he couldn't tell if it was gold or jade, so he felt relieved and said to himself He took a bowl, picked a few strands of noodles, and couldn't wait to eat them. Before he chewed a few mouthfuls, his face changed and he spat it out.

"This, what is this!"

Xiao Xuanyan also brought it over, took a sip, and a smile flashed between his brows, "Bo He and Aunt He are old, and I don't know how many times the salt has been added."

Immediately, she took Gu Qingning's face, walked to the window, poured her internal strength, and poured the face far into the grass.

Then came back with two empty bowls.

"So... when we came here at night, did we throw away these two bowls of noodles?"

Gu Qingning couldn't help asking.

"It's just that I haven't come here for a long time, but I came here tonight when I suddenly remembered it." Xiao Xuanyan held his hand in his hand and stroked it. "Both He Bo and Aunt He's children died in the Fujian-Yue Rebellion."

Gu Qingning's breath stagnated, "..."

"12 years ago, the King of Minyue rebelled. This king was ordered by his father to meet the enemy for the first time with a large army. When passing by this road, Aunt He sent his two children to us, and he died like this. .”

Feeling distressed suddenly, Gu Qingning also shook his hand.

Xiao Xuanyan looked at him: "The Humane Dingyuan Army is invincible, but all the military honors are fought by these soldiers with their flesh and blood. No matter the imperial court officials or ordinary people in the Southern Dynasty, the only thing they can see in their eyes is victory. , Victory and return to the court, as much joy and joy in the open, as much blood and tears in the dark."

These things that Gu Qingning had never heard before made Gu Qingning feel uncomfortable.

"It's such a headache," Xiao Xuanyan pulled him into his arms, and said in a calm tone, "In this world, this king hates it and can't give it up, understand?"

Gu Qingning seems to understand, but he only knows that such an omnipotent person also has his helplessness in his heart,

A deep voice came from the chest again, "If possible, I would rather not have seen you."

Yes, if he didn't have himself, he would be much more relaxed. Gu Qingning hugged his waist tightly and buried his face in that chest.

Xiao Xuanyan sighed: "I shouldn't have been provoked by you, but the world is like this. This is destined, and this king cannot escape."

Gu Qingning's heart is full of pain, this feeling is indescribable, but for the person in front of him, he has a sense of protective desire for no reason, but the person in front of him is the incomparably powerful King Liang, these unexplainable emotions really exist .

The night is already deep.

Xiao Xuanyan took out a piece of silver and quietly put it on the table, and took Gu Qingning's hand out of the room.

Gu Qingning looked back and saw that Aunt He Bohe's room was still lit, and looked through the open window, she had already dozed off, wondering if there would be two children Cheng Huan in their dream.

Quietly led the horse, and waited until the dim light was no longer visible, the two got on the horse and headed all the way to the city gate.