Ch. 90 - Xiao Nong: Tiao Tiao, don't you want your brother anymore?

After finally persuading Pei Yue to leave, the felt curtain fell and Zhong Yansheng heard the sound of splashing water. He turned around and saw Xiao Nong walking from the middle of the medicine pool to the edge. He placed one hand on the edge of the pool, holding up his cheek and looking at him without blinking.

His Royal Highness Prince Ding had deep features, and his eyes were dark black with a hint of ink blue, like priceless sapphires presented as tribute by foreign vassal states. He was handsome with a hint of exotic charm. At this moment, his hair was dishevelled, covering half of his face, slightly softening his sharp temperament. He leaned there in only a single layer of clothing, looking like a seductive ghost just waiting to seduce people.

Zhong Yansheng looked at his silky hair and couldn't help but squat down and reach out to pull it.

Xiao Nong was not angry either, he even cooperated by lowering his head slightly and letting him twist two strands of his hair.

Zhong Yansheng was reluctant to use too much force, so he stroked his hair back and forth twice, along the top of his head, like touching snow.

((Snow = taxue))

It is indeed as thick and smooth as silk.

Xiao Nong seemed to like being touched like this, his eyes were half narrowed. When Zhong Yansheng wanted to stop, his wrist was held down, forcing him to continue touching.

It's more like walking on snow.

Taxue liked to snuggle into Zhong Yansheng's arms. He had no idea how old he was and insisted that Zhong Yansheng touch him a few times.

Zhong Yansheng frowned: "Don't play dumb. Remember to thank me when you wake up."

He had tried very hard to protect Xiao Nong just now.

Protection in all aspects.

Xiao Nong took his hand and touched his head a few times. Hearing this, he smiled slightly, held his hand, rubbed it with his slightly cool lips, and then bit it lightly, and rubbed it again. His hair brushed across his handsome features, and his eyelashes covered his eyes. There was an indescribable charm: "Yes, Master."

I had clearly done everything I should and shouldn't have done, and I had done it more than once, but at this moment, I felt numb from my fingertips to my heart, and my heartbeat quickened uncontrollably.

Zhong Yansheng's momentum just now disappeared completely, and he curled his fingers unsurely: "...Let me go."

Xiao Nong was very obedient this time. He probably bit his fingers twice to satisfy his oral desire, then let go of his hand. He held his cheek with his other hand, looking lazy. He looked at him with his eyelids raised: "Little Master, do you want to get off?"

Zhong Yansheng had the illusion that this was not the medicine pool in the barbarian tribe's felt tent, but the hot spring pool in the palace.

His Royal Highness Prince Ding is just like the enchanting concubine in the storybook at this moment, seducing the king to take a bath together, creating a decadent feeling of wine and sex.

Zhong Yansheng's face felt a little hot. He pursed his lips and took off his robe and boots. He sat down by the pool. Afraid that the water would be cold, he stretched out his tiptoes to test it.

Before he could feel the temperature, he felt a sudden strong force on his leg. Xiao Nong, who had been leaning obediently on the side just now, was caught off guard and reached out to pull him down.

There was a sudden splash in the medicine pool. Fortunately, the water that was poured into the pool was warm, but the sudden drop still made Zhong Yansheng shudder. Like a beautiful little bird with wet feathers, he hugged Xiao Nong's neck in panic and embarrassment. It took him a long time to calm down from the panic. He angrily stepped on Xiao Nong and said, "I should have let my aunt throw all the snakes and scorpions and medicine in!"

Xiao Nong pushed him against the edge of the pool, his tall figure covering the boy's slender body, leaning closely together, his head buried in the side of his neck, rubbing it with enjoyment: "No."

Although the medicine pool is warm, once you get wet, it will still make you feel so cold that your teeth will chatter on a winter day like this.

But it wasn’t so cold when I snuggled up with Xiao Nong.

Zhong Yansheng was afraid of the cold, so she didn't push him away. Her black eyelashes trembled: "I will."

Xiao Nong's voice was a little funny: "No."

He was obviously proud: "You can't bear to do it."

The fool speaks too bluntly.

Zhong Yansheng gritted his teeth. He wanted to hit him but was concerned about the many injuries on his body. In the end, he could only bite his shoulder in anger.

He was not very strong and was very soft-hearted, so his bite did not hurt anyone. Instead, it made Xiao's breathing become disordered and heavy, and he seemed to be ready to make another move.

Being so close and with only a single layer of clothing on, I could clearly see any changes.

Zhong Yansheng was pushed to the edge of the pool by him, and tried to pretend to be calm: "My aunt is outside, be careful that she throws medicine at you."

Xiao Nong: “…”

He seemed a little annoyed and apprehensive, and after a while, he calmed down with dissatisfaction.

Zhong Yansheng looked at the obvious irritation on his face and inexplicably wanted to laugh.

The last time Xiao Nong was so restrained was in Minghui Palace. It was only after he returned to the palace from Huai'an Marquis' Mansion that he vaguely understood why Xiao Nong didn't dare to do anything to him in Minghui Palace.

He is quite honest in front of his elders.

According to Pei Yue and Lou Qingtang's analysis, the mother Gu of this secret poison technique would not cause any harm to Zhong Yansheng, but would just make him more averse to contact with people other than those with the child Gu.

So after sitting in the medicine pool for a while, Zhong Yansheng didn't feel anything. He looked at Xiao Nong and found that his temples were wet with sweat and his lips were tightly drawn, but he didn't say a word. He just closed his eyes, frowned slightly, and put his head on his shoulder.

Soaking in the medicinal bath will draw out the poisonous insects in Xiao Nong's body, and the poisonous insects in his body will inevitably cause chaos. The degree of pain should be the same as when his headaches broke out in the past.

Zhong Yansheng hesitated for a long time. Seeing that he was in great pain but didn't say anything, he closed his eyes and asked in a low voice: "Do you want me to help you divert your attention?"

Xiao Nong opened his eyes and looked at him, his eyes were as dark as ink. Although he didn't say anything, Zhong Yansheng understood what he meant and reached out to help him divert his attention.

Xiao Nong seemed to do it on purpose. He hugged him tightly and moaned in his ear, causing his waist to become a little weak. If he hadn't been pressed against the edge of the pool, he would have slipped in.

Fortunately, Zhong Yansheng's help seemed to have some effect. Xiao Nong squeezed into his arms, kissed, rubbed and kneaded him. When the time came and Pei Yue ordered someone to bring in the bathtub, Zhong Yansheng was soaked all over.

When Zhong Yansheng finished bathing, changed into clean clothes and walked out, his ears were still burning.

It turns out that my aunt is right, this bad dog should be given some medicine!

All the affairs of the tribe fell on Pei Yue's shoulders. After coming out of the medicinal bath, Pei Yue was no longer outside.

Fortunately, Pei Yue was not there, otherwise Zhong Yansheng would really feel ashamed to see his aunt.

He failed to keep his aunt's instructions and let Xiao Nong take advantage of him again.

When he went out, Xiao Nong also changed into a Mongolian robe similar to that of the local herdsmen. He was tall and long-legged, and looked elegant in the clothing of Dayong, but the Mongolian robe revealed his barbaric and aggressive nature. He was tall and handsome.

It was windy in this place, so Pei Yue asked someone to send Zhong Yansheng a furry hat. It was made by Pei Yue herself. It could keep out the wind and was decorated with gorgeous gems. He was tall and slender, wearing riding boots, like a little prince on the grassland, majestic and handsome.

The two men had eye-catching looks and attracted the attention of the herdsmen as soon as they came out.

Xiao Nong also stared at Zhong Yansheng, his index finger twitching, the light in his eyes flickered, and he called him in a low voice: "Young Master..."

Zhong Yansheng was already used to this address, and tilted his head to look at him: "Huh?"

Xiao Nong's eyes became darker.

Even if he took it back to the felt tent, peeled it off layer by layer and swallowed it, he was so well behaved that he wouldn't make a sound even if he cried his heart out.

Just when Xiao Nong was about to take action, Taxue, who had gone out to hunt early in the morning, came back.

The big cat was originally walking with a majestic pace, but when it saw Zhong Yansheng, it immediately ran over, rubbed its furry head against his legs a few times, and then, like a domestic cat, it turned over on its belly and fell to the ground, demanding to be petted.

Zhong Yansheng immediately forgot about Xiao beside him and squatted down to touch Taxue's soft belly.

In winter, the big cat's fur seems to be thicker, warm and comfortable, unlike the hard and stiff fur.

Seeing the interaction between the man and the beast, the herdsmen couldn't help but exclaim in admiration and mutter something.

Zhong Yansheng didn't understand Mongolian, so he looked up at Xiao Nong, wanting him to translate.

Xiao Nong folded his hands, looked coldly at the big cat lying on the ground and acting coquettishly, without saying a word.

Spineless thing.

After watching the two of them for a while, the surrounding herdsmen finally couldn't resist their curiosity and came over. Zhong Yansheng was loved wherever he went, and they were guests of the Yadagan from the tribe. After the herdsmen let down their guard, they enthusiastically served them freshly cooked hot food.

Zhong Yansheng had only eaten a few bites in the morning when he ran over. He was indeed hungry. Although he could not understand what they were saying, he could feel their sincere kindness and was too embarrassed to refuse. He was fed bite by bite and soon became full and could not eat anymore. He waved his hands with a red face.

Xiao Nong stood there in silence for a while, then he stretched out his hand and lifted Zhong Yansheng out, who was almost buried by the tall and strong herdsmen. He put his hand on Zhong Yansheng's waist and slid it to his stomach. He pressed it and felt it was bulging. He lowered his head and asked, "Are you full?"

Zhong Yansheng was pressed by him and burped a little: "...I'm full."

Xiao Nong glanced at everyone and said indifferently, "He is full."

Zhong Yansheng has a gentle temperament, but Xiao Nong is the complete opposite. Even though he is in a confused state at the moment, he looks difficult to approach.

Or even more dangerous.

The herdsmen were swept away by him and quickly scattered.

Zhong Yansheng poked him: "Why are you so fierce? You scared everyone away."

Xiao Nong didn't say anything and rubbed his belly again.

Zhong Yansheng rubbed him and burped again.

Xiao Nong seemed to find his behavior very amusing. He pressed the button and screamed. He wanted to press it again, but Zhong Yansheng angrily slapped his hand away.

Xiao tilted his head and looked at him: "Why are you so fierce?"

“…”

Zhong Yansheng ate too much and was afraid that he would not be able to sleep at night due to indigestion, so he took Xiao Nong and Taxue and walked around the tribe curiously, just as if it were a walk.

The sun came out today. The winter sun is not very warm, but it is rare to see the sun. The herdsmen took out their livestock to bask in the sun. Some people sat in front of the fire in groups of three or five, laughing and drinking. In the distance, there were people riding horses and galloping on the winter snowy fields. They looked quite leisurely and peaceful.

The herdsmen of this tribe did not seem to be as barbaric and brutal as the barbarians that Zhong Yansheng had heard of.

Zhong Yansheng guessed that it was because of his aunt.

Pei Yue has been here for many years and must have brought some customs from the Central Plains with him.

Moreover, she was in charge of the power of the tribe and was friendly to the Han people. This could be seen from the fact that she allowed Lou Qingtang to trade in the tribe. She should have exchanged food and supplies with the merchants in time every autumn and winter.

Being able to eat hot meals in the harsh winter is enough to keep the herdsmen in peace, stop coveting Dayong in the south, and reduce their aggressiveness.

After arriving at the Aohan tribe yesterday, he asked two well-rested secret guards to go back to the camp to report the news. He didn't know what the situation was over there.

Zhong Yansheng and Xiao Nong strolled around and came to the outside of the big tent, where they immediately saw the middle-aged woman who always followed Pei Yue.

Seeing the two of them, the middle-aged woman nodded kindly: "Why are you here to see Yada?"

As soon as she finished speaking, Zhong Yansheng heard voices coming from inside. It seemed that several people spoke at the same time. The voices were mixed together and chaotic. Zhong Yansheng couldn't understand, but he could hear the unfriendly tone. His heart tightened: "What's going on in there?"

The middle-aged woman showed a slightly troubled expression.

She was not fluent in Chinese and it was difficult for her to convey to Zhong Yansheng what the people in the room meant.

Zhong Yansheng remembered that Xiao Nong could understand, so he looked at him eagerly: "Brother?"

Xiao Nong lowered his head, his expression looking very serious: "You just touched it."

Zhong Yansheng: “?”

"Touch me." Xiao Nong proposed a condition, "Just say it."

Zhong Yansheng really didn't understand why Xiao Nong could compete with a big cat like Taxue.

Fortunately, the middle-aged woman did not understand Xiao Nong's voice. Zhong Yansheng blushed and quickly touched his belly: "Hurry up and tell me."

When he was touching the snow just now, his technique was so delicate, and he kneaded it for a long time.

Xiao Nong was not satisfied with his perfunctory response, but he still started to translate: "They are here, refuting your aunt."

Is my aunt being bullied?

Zhong Yansheng was still hesitating whether he should go in, but when he heard this, his face sank and he immediately lifted the curtain and stepped in.

Xiao Nong held the sword at his waist and followed silently.

Taxue also held his head high and followed with a click.

The barbarians' meetings were not like the court meetings of the Yong Dynasty. The ministers would not fight even if they were arguing. At this moment, the people in the big tent were cursing and throwing things at each other, and they were about to draw their knives. The big tent was in chaos when Zhong Yansheng came in with two very threatening followers behind him. The surroundings suddenly became quiet and everyone looked over.

Pei Yue and the pale-faced man were sitting in the middle. When they saw Zhong Yansheng suddenly rush in aggressively, their sharp brows softened a little: "Tiao Tiao? Why are you here?"

The people in both seats seemed to be nobles of the Aohan tribe. Zhong Yansheng pursed his lips and said, "Aunt, are they bullying you?"

Hearing his words, Pei Yue smiled: "How could your aunt be bullied?"

After saying that, she clapped her hands and said something coldly in Mongolian.

It seemed that more people in the big tent supported Pei Yue, and someone immediately agreed. The few nobles who had been clapping their hands before held their breath for a moment, then stood up with green faces and walked out with gloomy expressions.

But perhaps because he hated the Han woman who was suppressing his head too much, and Zhong Yansheng seemed to be very close to this princess from the Central Plains, when an aristocrat was walking out, he suddenly grabbed Zhong Yansheng.

But before his hand touched Zhong Yansheng's clothes, everyone's eyes blurred and they heard a crisp snapping sound. The noble screamed miserably in pain. Xiao Nong bent his hand expressionlessly, and Taxue roared and bit his leg hard.

The big tent suddenly became chaotic again, and the people following the noble drew their swords and shouted to let go.

In front of everyone, Xiao Nong not only did not let go, but instead reached out, grabbed the man's other hand, and bent it back without blinking.

There was another creepy clicking sound.

The pale man next to Pei Yue rolled his eyes and fainted.

The barbarians grew up on horseback, and most of the nobles were also warriors of the tribe. The man caught by Xiao Nong was one of them, but he had no power to resist in Xiao Nong's hands and was suppressed.

Several people around turned pale and took a few steps back, fearful. They noticed that Zhong Yansheng and Xiao Nong looked more like Han Chinese, so they asked in broken Chinese: "Who... are you?"

Zhong Yansheng closed his eyes after Xiao Nong made his move. When he heard this question, he thought Xiao Nong would not answer. Unexpectedly, Xiao Nong raised his chin and answered with a hint of pride: “He spent six hundred thousand..."

Zhong Yansheng almost fainted. He quickly reached out and covered Xiao Nong's mouth, interrupting him: "...He is my personal bodyguard."

Seeing that the Central Plains man with superb martial arts and unpredictable fear did not resist, the group of nobles also looked at Zhong Yansheng with a little more fear.

It was not until this moment that Pei Yue spoke: "Everyone go out. I will ask someone to send medicine to Bayar later."

The noble whose hand was twisted off by Xiao Nong had already fainted. After witnessing Xiao Nong's brutal actions, the others dared not say a word and slowly retreated.

Xiao Nong let go of the person he was holding, and Taxue took the opportunity to bite the person's other leg.

Zhong Yansheng was a little sad.

I have to wipe Taxue's mouth and rinse his mouth when I get back.

After all the strangers had left, Zhong Yansheng asked anxiously, "Aunt, what happened?"

Pei Yue did not hide it: "The two large tribes of Khoshut and Aluko joined forces with dozens of small tribes and spent almost two months but still failed to take over Mobei. They wanted to persuade the Aohan tribe to join them in the expedition."

Pei Yue could not stop other tribes, but she would certainly not allow the Aohan tribe to participate in the invasion of Dayong. The leaders of the two large tribes also understood this, and secretly sent envoys to secretly incite the nobles who were dissatisfied with Pei Yue's power.

It wasn't a coincidence that Zhong Yansheng ran into them. These nobles had been making trouble for a long time.

Zhong Yansheng frowned and said, "Aunt, we must not let the Aohan tribe get involved."

Pei Yue thought he knew some secret: "Huh?"

Zhong Yansheng said seriously: "Those tribes will be defeated by my brother."

Pei Yue felt very complicated for a moment, but also a little amused: "Tiao Tiao, do you trust Prince Ding so much?"

Zhong Yansheng nodded.

Xiao Nong's canine teeth were itchy and he wanted to bite him.

Pei Yue was extremely helpless with Zhong Yansheng, and waved her hands: "Don't worry, your aunt will never send troops to attack Dayong, and those people's words can't shake anything, they just made some noise."

Now Pei Yue's position is unshakable, no matter how dissatisfied those nobles are, it is useless.

Zhong Yansheng breathed a sigh of relief and looked curiously at the person who fainted beside Pei Yue: "This is..."

Pei Yue was very calm: "He is your uncle, he is a little weak, don't bother with him."

Zhong Yansheng said "oh" and didn't care: "Aunt, how many days does my brother need to soak in the medicinal bath?"

Xiao Nong is feeling stupid now, he almost let the cat out of the bag just now.

The Black Armor Army was also waiting for Xiao to return.

Moreover, Xiao Nong had a severe headache when taking the medicinal bath, and Zhong Yansheng began to get anxious.

Pei Yue could hear his urgency and thought for a moment: "With you by his side, it should be quick, at least ten days, at most half a month. Today is just the beginning. As time goes by, his reaction will become stronger and he will slowly wake up."

Pei Yue’s judgement was very accurate.

In the next few days, Xiao Nong's headache became more and more severe. When the pain was severe, he hugged Zhong Yansheng tightly in his arms, which made Zhong Yansheng feel a little painful. He reached out to touch Xiao Nong's head and found that even his hair was wet.

But he never uttered a word.

Lou Qingtang said that Xiao Nong was very tolerant of pain and would not make a sound even if he was almost dying of pain. He also sneered at His Royal Highness Prince Ding for putting his face above everything else.

But Zhong Yansheng felt that Xiao Nong was not doing this for face.

Xiao Nong is the heart and soul of the Black Armor Army. He is the king of Dayong who is watched by everyone. He cannot cry out in pain, nor can he show his weak side.

The sixteen-year-old boy Xiao Nong understood this truth the moment he stepped out of the capital.

Along with the severe headache, Xiao Nong gradually became conscious.

Zhong Yansheng was extremely conflicted. He wanted Xiao Nong to wake up and remove the poisonous insect, but he was nervous and dodgy, and was a little bit afraid to face the awake Xiao Nong.

Will Xiao Nong, who has removed the poisonous insect and is completely awake, think that all the things he loved were just a dream?

On the eleventh day, the poisonous insect that had been hidden in Xiao Nong's body for many years was finally drawn out. A tiny black dot appeared on his shoulder, and after moving a few times under the skin, it became motionless.

In the following days, Pei Yue and Lou Qingtang took turns to watch the two of them take a medicinal bath. If Pei Yue was free, she would come and watch. Seeing this, Pei Yue and Lou Qingtang relaxed their shoulders at the same time: "This method is effective. The Gu worm has lost its activity and has no effect on His Royal Highness Prince Ding. It's just that it can't be taken out yet. It still needs a few more days of medicinal bathing."

In extreme pain, Xiao Nong leaned on Zhong Yansheng and was half unconscious. Zhong Yansheng wiped the sweat from Xiao Nong's forehead, and as soon as he put his hand down, he met Xiao Nong's half-open deep blue eyes.

His hand paused, and he froze slightly, and stammered, "Brother?"

All his energy had been used up in enduring the pain. Xiao Nong blinked his eyes and fell into unconsciousness again.

I fell into such a deep sleep that I didn't wake up until the evening.

Zhong Yansheng didn't dare to leave his side. He slept with him for a whole day and then at night. When he woke up, he found that Xiao Nong was still asleep. He stared at his extremely handsome face for a while, pursed his lips, got out of bed quietly, put on his robe and walked out.

Taxue, who was lying on the edge of the bed, saw him go out, and followed him with his limbs and tail in his mouth.

The tribe was extremely cold at night. A bone-chilling wind blew on his face. Zhong Yansheng huddled his face into his fur collar and walked towards the lake near the tribe.

The lake is frozen in winter, and under the bright starlight, it looks like a sapphire embedded in the snow. Zhong Yansheng heard from his aunt that in summer, the lake water will be blue.

He sat down slowly by the lake. Perhaps the herdsmen in some nearby yurt had not rested yet, but their laughter and noise could be heard from time to time, making this place seem even quieter.

Taxue nudged Zhong Yansheng and lay down beside him, staring at him with his gray-blue animal eyes and letting out a low howl.

Zhong Yansheng's hands were very cold, so he stretched them into Taxue's long fur to keep warm, and murmured, "Taxue, if Xiao Nong doesn't like me anymore, can you help me bite him?"

Taxue called out again, as if agreeing.

Suddenly, a soft and rich musical sound was heard. It was probably the music played by those people just now. The music was filled with the unique colors of the ethnic group on the grassland, melodious and lingering.

Zhong Yansheng had heard it in the tribe these days. It was a musical instrument called Chaoer, which looked very similar to the flute in the Central Plains.

As he listened to the long and quiet tune, his heart became more and more empty. Looking up, he saw stars hanging over the plain. The sky was filled with stars that were vast, boundless, brilliant and grand.

The night wind blew from the icy lake not far away, ruffling his soft hair.

Zhong Yansheng felt a chill on his head from the wind and slowly realised that he had forgotten to wear the hat his aunt had given him.

Xiao Nong should be able to wake up tomorrow. Without the influence of the poison, how will he look at him?

Although he said he wanted to lock Xiao up, he seemed unable to do it.

His birth has locked Xiao Nong up for many years.

He was too young, and even though he had experienced a lot in the past six months, he couldn't help but have wild thoughts. His mind was in a mess, his head suddenly felt hot, and a fox fur coat was put on him.

Then someone hugged me against the back, and I felt a cool warmth.

Zhong Yansheng was startled and instantly froze, not daring to look back.

A familiar voice came from above my head: "Why aren't you sleeping?"

Zhong Yansheng's mind was in a mess. When he heard him speak, he became even more nervous and blurted out: "You, you woke up? Brother... Prince Ding, Your Highness?"

There was another silence behind him.

Then he was hugged much tighter, and Xiao Nong's deep and beautiful voice passed by his ears, slightly hoarse: "Tiao Tiao, don't you want your brother anymore?"

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