Chapter 173 Like a Demon

Chu Tianya's expression couldn't help but slow down. Bai Xi hurriedly bowed down and said, "The Lord is angry! I shouldn't have interfered in the master's private affairs, death, death!"

"Wit, I don't mean to blame you, it's just a little strange." Chu Tianya looked at the wonderful man with great interest and said with great interest, "Tell me, why did you do this?"

Bai Xie sat up straight and arched his hand without squinting and said, "Master, Xiaosheng thinks that the daughter he has always been married is like splashing water. Only the reason is that the elbow bends inward must be directed to her husband's family."

"Go on." Chu Tianya is more interested.

Bai Xun said, "Now it seems that Princess Xiao has a deep affection for the lord, and he will not marry if it is not the lord. However, her mind did not completely focus on the master. Therefore, Xiaosheng made his own decision and made some of Princess Xiao's mind clear, so that she could have a choice.

"You are really bold. Uncle He has never done such a thing, but you didn't let me know, so you did it in private. Chu Tianya said quietly.

Bai Xuan hurriedly bowed to the ground, "I'm guilty, please punish me!"

Chu Tianya smiled slightly, "You don't have to beat around the curves or shoot any fancy guns between you and me. Come on, how did you tell her and how did she respond?

Bai Xun replied, "I remember that the lord once told Xiaosheng that the marriage between the lord and Princess Xiao is no longer as simple as children's love or a private matter, but directly related to the unity and stability of Xishan. So Xiaosheng opened the skylight and talked to Princess Xiao. Xiaosheng told her that now all of us, including Xiaosheng, Princess Xiao and even Second Brother Jiao, are all subordinates of the Lord, and the difference should be clear. If Princess Xiao is willing to be with the lord, she must be dedicated to the lord. You can't think about the restoration of the country, think about the old friend, or get too close to Jiao's second brother. This is not good for the lord, Princess Xiao or even Xishan.

"That's right." Chu Tianya smiled indifferently, "How did she respond?"

"The next day, she quietly left Qingyunbao... She disappeared for a few days, and then came to Qixingzhai to live in her former residence in Yuheng Palace." Bai replied.

"It seems that she is also struggling in her heart." Chu Tianya said, "She has experienced the hatred of subjugation and annihilation of the country, and has also suffered a period of tragic emotional wounds. Second Brother Jiao is also her savior, and she is like a father and a brother to her. Now I want her to give up everything for me alone. If it were me, I would be confused.

"Lord, I think that long pain is not as good as short pain, and it's better to cover it up." Bai Yu said, "These problems are what the lord and Princess Xiao must face. If you delay one more day, you will have more depression and struggle. It's better to make it clear earlier and make it clear. It is also so that we can have enough room for manoeuvre and choice. If these problems are not solved before the master's wedding, Xiaosheng thinks that sooner or later, there will be a disaster. Therefore, Xiaosheng must share the interests of this relationship with Princess Xiao. If there is a punishment, I am willing to bear it!"

After listening to this, Chu Tianya nodded with relief on his face, "Jingqian, you are right. If I hadn't used your mouth to point out these things to Princess Xiao, I really don't know how to talk to her face to face. I'm worried a lot these days. Very good, you have helped me a lot!"

Bai Xu breathed a sigh of relief, "The Lord is generous and generous, and I worship you!"

Chu Tianya patted him on the shoulder with a smile, "Jingqian is my confidant. What's wrong with me? You are all clear and solved it for me quietly. With a friend like you, what do you want? From the standpoint of the master and minister, you are dedicated to the overall situation of the public, and you are wise and far-reaching. You are really my right-hand man and the mainstay of Xishan! If everyone can be like you, why worry about the great cause?

"The Lord praised it, and I didn't dare to take it." Bai Xi was still a little embarrassed. He smiled awkwardly and said, "Xiaosheng can only play some cleverness. How can he compare with the master's ambition? ...By the way, Princess Xiao's heart must be quite confused and wandering now. Why don't you hit the iron while it's hot and push her at this critical time and let her choose the right path?

"No." Chu Tianya replied firmly, "Her future is up to her choice. I neither force nor induce. Unlike any ordinary woman, Princess Xiao has insight and retribution, and is more capable and profound. If I move with emotion and reason, it is not difficult to persuade her to stand with me. But this will sow the seeds of forced sacrifice for feelings in her heart, unwillingness. I want her to think clearly and make a sober choice between me as a man and her ideal, instead of making an impulsive decision when she is trapped by love.

"Actually... there may not be any contradiction between the ideal of Princess Xiao and the choice of the lord?" Bai Shu said with a little hesitation.

"No, there is an essential contradiction!" Chu Tianya's attitude is more resolute, "Don't forget that the ideal and ultimate goal of Princess Xiao's life is to restore Liao. And my ideal of Chu Tianya is also to fight against the golden soldiers and protect the country. Now it seems that the two are not contradictory. But who can't expect what the current Xishan Rebels will be like in ten or twenty years? If it is possible for me to go to the north and recover the sixteen states of Yanyun - isn't that the hometown of Liao? If it weren't for Fangwei Dujian now, who can guarantee that Princess Xiao would not break with me at that time?

"So that's it... The master is ambitious and far-sighted, and his subordinates admire him!" Bai Shu sighed with emotion.

"Actually, maybe I think too much, and time is enough to change everything. After all, I just don't want to marry a wife who has different dreams and different minds with me. Chu Tianya said, "I love Princess Xiao very much, and I also believe in her feelings for me. I just hope that the relationship between us can be pure and not involve too many interest struggles. Although I have been the Lord of Xishan for a few days, I can still maintain my purity in the face of Princess Xiao. But Princess Xiao's mind is too heavy and she thinks too much. If we don't cut off the branches in her mind, it will not only leave hidden dangers in the future, but also our marriage will not be happy.

Hearing these words, Bai Fang was a little rude for a moment and exclaimed in his heart: If I remember correctly, the lord of the weak crown should not have married yet, right? Then why is he so calm and experienced and far-sighted about marriage? Will there be geniuses in emotional marriage? ...It seems that I'm worried and busy in vain. Without my fingers, the master can definitely solve all these things perfectly!

Thinking of this, Bai Wei couldn't help but look ashamed.

Chu Tianya couldn't help laughing, "Jingqian, what's wrong with you?"

"Xiaosheng... It's nothing." Bai Xi smiled awkwardly and hurriedly changed the topic and said, "Master, the last time Zhang Zhifu promised to build a gunpowder factory in Xishan and send a group of craftsmen to us. Now it's almost autumn and it's time to fulfill it. It's just Xiaosheng's confusion. I don't know what's the use of these things the master wants? If you want to use firearms, such as fire dragon cars, Thunderbolt guns, rockets, etc. are ready-made. According to Xiaosheng, Wanyan Zongwang hit Tokyo the last time. When Li Gang guarded the city, he used a Thunderbolt gun, but he did not kill a few people. At most, he scared the Jurch and the real woman back twice. These firearms seem fierce, but they are actually not lethal. It seems unrealistic to expect them to help us guard the city.

"Well said." Chu Tianya laughed and said, "It is precisely because these firearms lack real lethality that I have to personally improve and process them to turn them into real 'big killers'. The cavalry of the real woman is powerful, and we have tried our best not to fight against it. But in the final analysis, they are just flesh and blood... If I succeed in improving firearms, iron Futu and crutches who will be called Jurchens dare not run rampant!"

"Will it be so powerful?" Bai Shu was very surprised.

"What's more, let me praise an estuary first!" Chu Tianya laughed and said, "At that time, you will see it - Jingqian, you send someone to Taiyuan Mansion to urge Zhang Xiaochun. The autumn supplies and gunpowder craftsmen are all time to be sent to Xishan."

"Yes! Xiaosheng will do it right away!"

In the next three days, Chu Tianya lived in Qixing Hall without leaving home. He talked about copycat affairs with Liang Xing and others, or played chess and tasted tea with Bai Xie. During this period, Xiao Linglong has never appeared. Chu Tianya was also calm and waited patiently.

Until the afternoon of the third day, Yelu Chongwen suddenly came from Yuheng Palace to Qixing Hall to invite Chu Tianya, saying that Princess Xiao had invited him.

"She has finally made a decision." Chu Tianya didn't think much about it and went to the meeting alone.

Near evening, the sunset hung obliquely on the top of the mountain. The clouds are dazzling, and the breeze is drunk.

Xiao Linglong set up Jiuyan in the boudoir on the second floor of Yuheng Palace, waiting for Chu Tianya to come to the appointment. Idle people retreat, and there are no eyes and ears within a hundred steps.

Chu Tianya stood in front of her boudoir, thinking a little and knocked on the door.

"Listen to the sound of your knocking on the door, it seems that my heart is pounding. Come in when you think clearly!" Xiao Linglong said in the room.

Chu Tianya couldn't help smiling bitterly and pushing the door in.

In the room, Xiao Linglong, dressed in the clothes of the Khitan royal family, sat on the side of a banquet. The eyes are like peach blossoms on the surface of autumn, and it is already a little smoked.

As soon as Chu Tianya entered the door, he smelled a strong smell of alcohol. The smell of the wine you drink is completely different from that of the wine in the glass. Obviously, Xiao Linglong has drunk a lot.

"Wouldn't you sit down and have two drinks?" Xiao Linglong raised the cup directly and said to Chu Tianya.

Chu Tianya didn't say much. He sat down and raised his glass to drink with him.

"Good wine."

"Then I respect you." Xiao Linglong raised her glass again.

"Please!"

......

Without saying a word, the two of them drank seven or eight cups first. The wine was a little rushed, and Chu Tianya felt a little drunk. Xiao Linglong is even more drunken. On her jade-like exquisite face, she adds a little enchanting and charming.

Chu Tianya couldn't help looking at her with a little surprise and felt that something was wrong with her today.

Xiao Linglong never avoids anyone's direct look. She has always stared back straight back, but this time, her face is hot and her eyes are fluttering around, as if she is guilty.

"Flying Fox, what's wrong with you?"

"It's okay. I just want to drink." Xiao Linglong said quickly like pouring beans, "If you are willing, sit here and drink more with me; if you don't like it, please do it yourself!"

"If you have anything to say, you might as well say it directly." Chu Tianyadao.

Xiao Linglong looked at Chu Tianya and stared into his eyes, "I have made it clear that I just want to drink. What do you think?"

"Okay...drink!!"

Two pots of Fenjiu bottomed out in an instant, and Chu Tianya already felt that his head was a little heavy. Xiao Linglong stretched out an arm on the table, pillowed her head, patted the table and shouted randomly, "Purp wine, pour wine!"

"I can't drink any more. If we drink more, we will all get drunk. Chu Tianya kept the last trace of sobriety, and his eyes became particularly bright and stared at Xiao Linglong. "If you need to borrow wine to strengthen your courage, it's almost enough to drink like this. If you have anything to say, say it now!"

"Okay, I said!" Xiao Linglong was almost drunk. Suddenly, she slapped the table and stood up staggering.

Chu Tianya was worried that she would fall down and wait to help her, but she slapped her away. The drunk man did nothing, and Chu Tianya's wrist also took a move, as if he had been knocked by an iron bar. Xiao Linglong, who has been practicing martial arts for many years, has a lot of strength in her hands.

Xiao Linglong staggered a few steps at the wine table. A pair of intoxicated eyes never left Chu Tianya. Suddenly, she smiled and untied her hair tied up like clouds, and then reached out to untie the gorgeous and chic Khitan royal shawl on her body.

"Tianya, am I beautiful?"

The shawl falls to the ground, the fragrant shoulders are like jade, and the crisp chest is half exposed. Xiao Linglong's voice is as soft as a demon.