It has been more than a month since they entered the desert, and except for the four desert towns they passed by, they have been staying in the desert or oasis along the way.Not to mention the royal prince who has always been pampered, even a few of the twelve guards who came with him this time couldn't survive, and now in this situation, Fusu himself is not sure if he can survive to his destination.The outline of a small town looms ahead.A guard beside him came over and whispered in Fusu's ear in the wind and sand: Childe, there is a town ahead.Fusu narrowed his eyes and regained his strength and sat down on the back of the camel.After half an hour, they finally entered the town.It was an exotic desert town, with simple customs, strange costumes, and even a language and religion that Fusu had never heard or seen.It's a novelty.Xiao Rang and the chief guard each protected him on one side, seeing that there was a trace of curiosity and excitement on his usually gentle and elegant face, he wanted to stop his movements and paused at the same time.Xiao Rang shook his head at the chief guard, and the two of them watched casually as Fu Su squatted in front of a stall and turned over and over from side to side.There is nothing particularly unusual on the stall, but because Fusu rarely walks around outside the palace, let alone this small country in the Western Regions, he is curious.Fusu took a fancy to a dagger.There is nothing unusual about this dagger from the outside, except that it looks unusual because of its jet-black color, which does not resemble ordinary iron or bronze swords.Fusu took the dagger into his arms and asked the guard to take a piece of animal skin and give it to the stall owner.The place was still bartered, and there wasn't much he could get in exchange.Along the way, Fusu changed into a long scarf to block the wind and sand, and then he was satisfied and stopped looking at the surrounding vendors.It happened that a guard had already found a place to live, and Fusu immediately turned around and led everyone to the residence.The small town was not very big, but after a cup of tea, everyone walked to a house at the end of the town.Fusu surveyed his surroundings and decided that this should be the only empty house in this desert town.The houses here are made of stone, circular, with an outer ring of houses and an empty yard on the inside.The advantage of building in this way is that it is strong, protected from wind and sand, and can also clear a yard.Everyone opened the door and entered, and the guards took Fusu to the cleanest stone house in the courtyard and said: Gongzi will be in the first place for one night, and his subordinates have already ordered someone to change into a clean bedding.Most of the animal skins they brought before entering the desert still smelled fishy, and they could still use them as they went, but since they were in the town, they naturally couldn't use this kind of thing for Gongzi anymore.Fusu waved his hand: No need, just bring two of the previous animal skins.If you have extra supplies, you might as well change some food and water.Food and water are most scarce in the desert, and I don't know how long it will take to find the next settlement tomorrow.Fusu asked the guards to go down, and it happened that Xiao Rang had already arranged the room and walked over with the chief of the guard.Son.Xiao Rang took the cloak that Fusu took off, and helped him straighten his clothes, I saw that there seemed to be fruit trees planted in the town, did Fusu smile and said: How precious the fruits are in the desert, I'm afraid this town depends on those fruit trees.Let's just not eat.Of course, Fusu knew that Xiao Rang just wanted to let himself eat alone, so he added, here, you don't treat me as a son, they are all partners who live and die together, and they can't be treated specially.Before Xiao Rang could reply, the chief guard on the side said: Childe can think like this, but we must not.There is a difference between respect and inferiority, how can subordinates exceed the rules.Xiao Rang agreed: That's true.Fusu said: I can't talk about you.Xiao Rang took out the dry food and put it on the stone table, the chief guard turned around and went out to boil water, Fu Su sat on the stone kang and closed his eyes slightly and said: Don't bother, you have worked hard all the way, go and rest.Especially you, Agen, have been taking care of me all this way and need a good rest.Then he whispered, the conditions are not too good, but it is much better than sleeping in the desert.Xiao Rang raised his eyes and looked at Fusu: Childe laughed, Xiao Rang has been in the army for thirteen years, what kind of place has he not slept, what kind of difficulties have he not encountered, this level of journey is nothing at all.Being able to serve by the son's side this time is Xiao Rang's blessing, not to mention the hard work.Fusu looked at Xiao Rang in a daze, the gentle woman flashed in his mind, and blurted out: Agen, do you blame me?
I didn t take care of your sister Xiao Rang's face changed slightly, and he lowered his head and said: If I hadn't been too careless back then, Zheng Ji would not have been the fault of my son.After Xiao Rang finished speaking, he looked up at the other party.Only then did he realize that the other party had not heard what he was saying at all, and the man was leaning against the head of the bed, his face was pale, his brow was slightly locked, and he looked extremely tired and vulnerable.Eight years ago, Fusu secretly teamed up with Xu Fu to steal He's bi, but Zheng Ji broke the matter.Because Zheng Ji has the blood of the Xiao royal family, the fear of He Shibi is extraordinary, and her body has always been delicate, so she was so frightened that she lingered on the sickbed and passed away not long after.During this period, Fusu also asked Xu Fu to help with treatment, but unfortunately Zheng Ji's three souls and seven spirits had been frightened out of position, and even Xu Fu couldn't save her, so he could only guarantee that her soul would not be swallowed by He's Bi and she could be reincarnated.Fusu has always blamed himself for this incident, and it was not until Xu Fudongdu took away He's Bi four years ago that Fusu breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.He felt that the disappearance of He's Bi also represented the elimination of hidden dangers.Whether it is the First Emperor or others, there is no danger of being counterattacked for the time being.Xiao Rang was clumsy, and he didn't know how to comfort Fusu, so he could only silently watch him sad.Childe, the water is boiled.The chief guard stood in the doorway.Okay, thank you.Fusu opened his eyes, sorted out his emotions, and smiled and nodded at the head of the guard, not noticing Xiao Rang's dark gaze.The chief guard was about to ask the people waiting outside to bring in the water, but Xiao Rang immediately got up and said, "I'll come."
The head of the guard touched his nose, looked at the stunned guard behind him, and nodded: Okay then.Call us if you have something.Then he attached it to Xiao Rang's ear and said, Childe has been injured on his shoulder, I see that he has always subconsciously pressed his shoulder recently, please pay more attention.Of course, Xiao Rang knew that Fusu had been injured, and it was injured five years ago in order to save him.To this day, he remembered Fusu lying on the ground covered in blood.He pursed his lips in agreement, took the water and sent the captain of the guard away.First, he waited for Fusu to wipe his face and hands, and when he was about to change the water, Fusu stopped him and said: Don't change it, the water source in the desert is precious, don't waste it.As he spoke, he sat down on the stone bed and was about to take off his shoes and socks.Xiao Rang hurriedly brought the water over and put it on the ground, held down Fu Su's hand, and helped him take off his shoes and socks.It doesn't have to be that way.Fusu has hesitation, I'll come by myself.Xiao Rang pursed his lips, and couldn't refuse to wet Fusu's feet with a cloth towel: Childe doesn't understand.Fusu was stunned for a moment, looked down at the handsome man with a serious expression, and couldn't help laughing: Yes, I don't understand.Looking at this brother-in-law who has known each other for more than ten years, Fusu was warmly moved in his heart, you were so young when we first met, and now you are so old.But it's still so good, do you know what my sisters say about you?
If you are going to marry one day, you must be one of the princesses, otherwise they will not let you live a comfortable life.was massaging Fusu's hands, Xiao Rang said coldly: I was born in the same year as my son, why does my son always treat me as a child?
I don't know, maybe it's because of your sister.What Fusu said was not false, back then, whenever Zheng Ji talked about the only younger brother, he always looked at pity and connivance, making people feel that the other party was like a three-year-old child.But in fact, Xiao Rang has never been a worrying guy, he is mature and stable, and even many adults can't compare.Now, he is no longer vulnerable in terms of age, and he can't let people treat him as a child, except for Fusu.Xiao Rang's head was lowered, and the expression on his face was hidden from being visible to others.His hands were very steady, wiping his feet little by little, his movements were gentle and powerful, and when he pressed on the center of his feet, Fusu's legs and stomach were also numb and painful.There are many acupuncture points on the soles of people's feet, and after pressing them, they can relieve fatigue, and the son can be patient a little.Fusu nodded and smiled: Okay, you light, it's very itchy.Xiao Rang winked at the white and tender feet, and his movements were much lighter: I remember Mr.
Xu said that people who are afraid of itching have softer hearts.Fusu Dao: Yes, but I've killed a lot of people.Since Childe is sitting in this position, he must not think too much.Fusu looked at the meticulous man, then looked up at the gradually gorgeous sunset outside, and hummed softly.He's right, sitting in this position, too much involuntarily, too much of a last resort.Xiao Rang helped Su check the old injury on his shoulder, and after massaging and dressing, he went back to rest.On the second day, they set out.It was another few days of rushing, with no people, no grass and trees, only the scorching sun and the yellow sand.During the rest on the eighth day, the chief of the guard and Xiao Rang studied the map brought by Fusu together.Fusu sat under the belly of the camel and was carving something, and he had been like this for several days, and the guards had already seen it.Why can't we see anything when it's nearby?
The chief guard turned the map upside down and looked at it upside down, but he couldn't guess the mystery anyway.Since it is a legendary country, it is naturally not so easy to find.Xiao Rang spoke indifferently, not at all in a hurry.Fusu seemed to have finished the work in hand, got up and walked over and said: No matter what, we can't stop.This is already the heart of the desert, and the harsh environment is only one thing, they have to watch out for the fierce creatures of the desert, as well as the danger of storms that may approach at any time, and even worse, there may be attacks and obstacles from the mysterious realm.After all, it was a country that only existed in legends, and how could they be willing to be exposed to the eyes of the world.Even if he is the royal family of Great Qin, to these out-of-world residents, he is just an outsider.The long journey began again, this time for a full month and a half on the map, without encountering a decent settlement or oasis.The farther and farther they walked away from the human world, it was as if they were walking towards an endless void, towards a non-existent dimensional space, where there was emptiness and despair, no water, no people, only endless fatigue and confusion.On the sixteenth day, Fusu looked at the exhausted team, and a trace of unbearability slipped in his eyes.They could not find even a decent shelter now, so they had to take a break under the belly of the camel.The food lasted two more days at most, and the water was almost exhausted, and now only Fusu in the team could still drink a sip or two of water.Childe, take a sip of water.Xiao Rang took out the last half of the remaining bag of water and handed it to Fusu.No.Fusu shook his head and looked again in the direction of the setting sun, it was night again.These days, they can only watch the sunrise and sunset to judge if they have survived another day, under the exhaustion, living is already their only wish, what is the legend of Nuwa, what is the immortal country, they have no energy to think about it.It was in this situation that Fusu heard a distant call.The voice said, "Kill.
Killing is the only key to open the door.Chapter 81 The 32nd Year of the First Emperor (2) Xiao Rang stubbornly stood aside with a water bag, as if he would not give up if Fusu did not accept it.Fu Su's fingers moved slightly, turned his head to look at Xiao Rang's chapped lips, and said in a dumb voice: You guys drink it separately.After a pause, he said, I already know how to get in, and there will be food and water soon.After speaking, he walked in the direction of the setting sun, and his absent-minded appearance really reduced the credibility of his words.Xiao Rang's face flashed a trace of hesitation, and finally handed the water bag to the chief of the guard next to him: Since it is Gongzi's order, let's divide it.After speaking, he kept up with Fusu's pace, and followed him to a sand back.Fu Su poked the yellow sand on the ground with his toes, and turned his head to Xiao Rang: Do you know why I agreed to come over?
Xiao Rang thought for a while and said: I can probably guess.Oh?
Then tell me about it.Fusu turned around and faced Xiao Rang with a smile crooked eyebrows, his chapped lips were no longer so dazzling under the licking/licking of his tongue, and he would be punished for guessing wrong.Xiao let the Adam's apple move, put aside his gaze and said: Mr.
Xu is gone, His Majesty is very angry, and many people who were friends with Mr.
Xu back then were secretly executed by His Majesty.The only ones left are Childe, General Meng, and me.Gongzi is highly expected by His Majesty, and General Meng is His Majesty's right-hand man cultivated for Gongzi.His Majesty was reluctant to move, but he couldn't let go of his heart.It just so happened to be this map, such a good opportunity, if Gongzi didn't come, someone would naturally replace him, but at that time, Gongzi would not have the favor of His Majesty, and it was very likely that he would lose General Meng because of this.Gongzi is dedicated to the people, and many opinions are already at odds with His Majesty, if he hadn't been respectful to His Majesty for many years, I'm afraid he would have angered Long Yan and been heavily punished.In Childe's heart, losing His Majesty's favor is still secondary, if he stays away from the court because of this, he can't ask for the people's life, then Childe really can't accept it.With Xiao Rang's words, Fusu's eyes became brighter and brighter, and the eyes that had always been gentle and smiling were looking at the man in front of him without blinking, full of appreciation and relief: Sure enough, you can always guess correctly.Xiao Rang shook his head: There is another reason, if Gongzi does not come, he must be one of the many brothers.With the temperament of the childe, he is not willing to let his younger brother take risks no matter what.And His Majesty is extremely distrustful of foreign ministers after Mr.
Xu's affairs, and this time when he asks for medicine, he must choose someone who will never betray him.Among the sons, those who are quite trusted by His Majesty and have the ability and are adults are only the sons and sons.Fusu nodded: If I die here, at least Gongzi Gao will help me honor my father and take care of my children.Xiao Rang said: Childe will never die here, Xiao Rang will never let this happen.Fusu didn't care about Xiao Rang's words, but just took out the black dagger from his arms and said: Come on.Xiao Rang took a step forward, and the distance between him and Fusu was closer, and he could almost touch each other as soon as he lowered his head.Fusu stuffed the dagger into his hand and said: This dagger is neither iron nor copper, neither gold nor silver, it is estimated that it is not a mortal thing, you can keep it for self-defense.Xiao Rang looked at the dagger in his hand, and after pulling it out slightly, he saw the name engraved on it, and finally understood what Fusu was carving a few days ago, and he had mixed feelings for a while.Thinking that this dagger was indeed not a mortal thing, he immediately knelt down on one knee and said: This dagger is indeed an extraordinary thing, please keep it for your own use.Fusu patted Xiao Rang's shoulder: I have average kung fu, and I don't know how to use a dagger, and with you and the Wang guards here, it's useless for me to hold it.Unless you take a dagger, you won't protect me.Xiao Rang wanted to refute, but as soon as he raised his head and met Shang Fusu's smiling eyes, he choked his throat and forgot the language.Fusu picked up Xiao Rang and said with a smile: You said that I eat better than you and use better than you, why am I so much shorter than you.Every time Fu Xiao gets up, he has to face up to this problem, and this problem has always been brought up by Fu Su for 14 years.Only in front of Xiao Rang, this son, who has always been gentle and elegant, will show a different bad taste.Xiao Rang said in a low voice: Childe is very good like this.Fusu waved his hand, looking rather bored: Every time you say this, I won't tell you.After finishing speaking, he sat down on the spot, so shocked that Xiao Rang hurriedly reached out and grabbed him, and pulled him almost into his arms, Fu Su stood up straight and said with some puzzlement, what's wrong?
Seeing Fusu standing up, Xiao Rang looked at the palm of his hand in a daze for a while, and suddenly knelt down and said: Son, forgive your sins.Fusu Fu: Why did you kneel down again?
Xiao Rang pursed his lips and said: This yellow sand has been exposed to the scorching sun for a whole day, and the residual temperature has not disappeared at this time, which will hurt the son.Fusu smiled: I know, I didn't think it through.You're not up yet?
Not afraid of hurting your knees?
Stretched out his hand to help Xiao Rang, Fu Su looked at him and said, If you hurt your knee, I don't want you.lest thou shalt follow me and bow down to me every day, as neither I nor your sister ever did.