Gu Yun knew that he was pretending, he also knew that he truly was wronged and did not have the heart to criticize. He only put his hand on Chang Geng's back and gave it a gentle pat. He drew over the cloak and wrapped it around him, walking through the gate.

Their entry brought along the cold wind inside and woke up the bird hanging by the window in a cage.

The bird was deep in a dream, being blown awake by the cold wind, it cursed, "Damn it, cold as hell... Ga... Quack... good luck and happiness to you! Blooming flowers and a full moon! Profits pouring in from all sides! May all your wishes come true!"

Gu Yun: "..."

He and the God Bird looked at each other for a long time. Finally, the bird raised one wing shamefully and covered its face. It seemed to know that the image of its current flattering figure was disgraceful and had no face to see anyone anymore.

Chang Geng grinned, it seemed that General Gu was already astonished by his ability.

"Your face is red with the cold," Gu Yun touched Chang Geng's chin. "Taking a knife plus losing your official position yet you can still be this happy? Change your clothes quickly."

"Feeling lighter without the position." Chang Geng gave a meaningful laugh, turned around and changed to dry clothes. He sat by the window, grabbed the bird and stroked its hair in his hand. The bird was trembling in fear at his touch, "Hey, Zi Xi, if I truly was born by Hu Ge Er, then who was the father?"

Gu Yun: "Don't think nonsense."

Chang Geng laughed as if nothing had happened. "That man must not be a barbarian. Otherwise, he would have gone with her at that time, but he must have had a very close relationship with the Barbarian women. He probably participated in plotting the concubine's escape as well, then took over the forces of the Barbarians in the capital and the Imperial Palace... It was not until the capital was besieged that he was revealed."

The man he referred to was Master Liao Chi, just like Shen Yi's first speculation.

The man he shot with his own hands.

Gu Yun did not pay much attention and commented, "You’re referring to Dongying people? Dongying people can't be as tall as you are, but if you really grow into the ugly appearance of the crow-mouthed old monk in the future, I will not want you anymore."

Chang Geng smiled in silence.

Gu Yun: "I'm going to ask someone to boil some ginger soup. Don't catch a cold."

Chang Geng leaped to his feet, stuffed the bird back into the cage, pulled back a large black cloth and covered it, then said with bad intentions, "Dispersing the cold doesn't necessarily mean drinking that stuff. Let me!"

Chapter 14: Dead End