[Three Kingdoms] Carnival

The night is as cool as water, and the sky is full of stars.

"The so-called sky has five stars, and the earth has five elements. The east of the sky is the year star, which governs the five benevolence and five appearances; the west of the sky is Taibai, who thinks about meaning and speaks cautiously; the north of the sky is Chen Xing, who knows a lot and hears a lot. And The one in the east of the sky is the Ying Huo you mentioned today. Do you remember Feng Xiao?"

"You don't need to tell me about those things, Jia knows it too. It's nothing more than saying that Taibai is the leader of the army, and the enemy is unknown. If you live in the third day, the country will be in disaster. If you keep your heart, you will become a thief for chaos, the country will suffer, and the lord will die. However, Jia would really like to see her. Yinghuo guards her heart, she is as red as chicken blood, like fire in the sky, I don't know what kind of grand scene it should be."

Xun Yu turned his eyes away from the starry sky, and as expected, he could see three points of drunkenness on Guo Jia's face.Most of the jars of sweet-scented osmanthus wine that was said to be drunk by the two of them had already been drank by this dishonest young man. There is the scent of sweet-scented osmanthus that smells of alcohol on the front of the lapel.

"If you let the master listen to it, you should be punished again."

"Anyway, Wen Ruo definitely won't sell Jia's."

Hearing this determined tone, Xun Yu couldn't help but sighed helplessly.That's right, Guo Jia has been torturing him for an hour today. He even turned a blind eye to stealing wine, and even broke the rules to drink and enjoy the night here without telling everyone. Mr. said these.This drunk cat has really eaten him since he met him.

He took off the cloak on his body and put it on for others, and suddenly asked a question:

"Feng Xiao, do you believe in the destiny?"

"If the destiny matches Jia's will, Jia will believe it. If not—"

"How about disagreement?"

Guo Jia grinned, three parts drunk, seven parts flamboyant: "Then go to his destiny."

Sure enough.Xun Yu couldn't help laughing.He should have expected the answer before he asked it.

"And Jia knows that although Wen Ruo listens carefully every class, Wen Ruoding doesn't believe it either."

Seen by Guo Jia's eyes as clear as water, Xun Yu suddenly lost his mind for a moment.His eyes flickered slightly, and he didn't say anything immediately. After a while, he raised his head to look at Xinghan Canlan again, and said softly: "Indeed, Yu respects the destiny, but he doesn't believe in it."

The Taishang cultivates virtue, then governs, then saves, and then protects.Dong Jun talked about disasters in the Spring and Autumn Period, and used the astronomical phenomena to persuade the king; Er Liu Xiushu also used luck to save the Han family from declining.The relationship between heaven and man, destiny and human affairs, will ultimately fall on the common people.So instead of worrying about what kind of love and temptation to keep one's heart, it is better to pay more attention to the common people.The common people have enough food and clothing, no suffering from cold and hunger, no disaster from soldiers and bandits, so they know etiquette, know how to educate, respect the virtuous, and be loyal to the ruler.

Those who win people's hearts in this way, even if the sky is ominous, will also be the destiny of heaven. "

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"Hmm..." Just after waking up from sleep, Guo Jia was still in a trance, staring at the table in front of him for three seconds, then looked at the warm velvet cloak on his body, and then slowly remembered that he seemed to be It was at the Shangshutai to accompany Xun Yu to review the memorials, but somehow fell asleep.Looking down again, the memorial that lulled him to sleep and other memorials on the case had disappeared for some reason.

"Yu has finished approving the memorial at Feng Xiao's place." Xun Yu resolved Guo Jia's doubts in a timely manner, and seeing that Guo Jia was still a bit dazed, he rarely asked jokingly, "Feng Xiao sleeps so well." , but what did you dream about?"

Guo Jia was still in awe of Xun Yu's ability to review those annoying memorials so quickly. When he was asked suddenly, he couldn't help but froze for a few seconds, recalling the content of his dream just now.

But this moment of silence made Xun Yuhui misunderstand.Now that it was late autumn, there had never been a letter from Yecheng, and Guo Jia had never been willing to send a letter.But if he said he didn't care, Guo Jia would read the letter from Xun You to Xu Du's family occasionally about the situation in Yecheng in silence, then smiled softly and returned the letter to him casually.So now this can make Guo Jia dream, who else is the person who is unwilling to say this scene at this time.

Occasional jokes are poking at people's sadness. Xun Yu was annoyed that he had lost his sense of propriety, so he changed the subject in a gentle voice: "Feng Xiao hasn't left Shangshutai for a long time. It's still early in the morning, so Yu will go shopping with you in the street." ?”

Guo Jia joked: "Wen Ruo finally doesn't want to hide her beauty in a golden house, will you let Jia go out for a walk?"

Far away in Xudu, there is no octopus protection. For safety reasons, if Guo Jia wants to leave Shangshutai, Xun Yu must have a group of guards to follow him, so Guo Jia stopped thinking about going out.Anyway, Shangshutai has scenery, wine and beauties, so he doesn't have to leave.

Xun Yu had long been used to Guo Jia's uninhibited temperament, so he just smiled helplessly when he heard this.However, before he could say anything, he heard an angry voice from behind the screen in front of the West Pavilion:

"Guo Fengxiao, you are rude!"

Guo Jia was so frightened that he saw the person clearly through Xingsheng, and his expression suddenly felt helpless: "Brother Changwen is here." He opened his mouth again, obviously wanting to say something, but he swallowed it back, and finally said One sentence, but it was enough to make Chen Qun's anger even higher.

He sighed quietly: "It turns out that Wen Ruo is really hiding her beauty in the golden house."

Xun Yu suppressed a smile, and explained for Chen Qun who was too angry to speak: "Changwen came to talk to me about government affairs. It happened that there were some old and messy files in the West Pavilion, so Changwen offered to keep them for help. Yu Ting. Don’t make jokes about Changwen.” He apologized to Chen Qun on Guo Jia’s behalf, “Don’t blame Changwen, Feng Xiao has such a temperament, and I apologize to you on his behalf.”

Both in public and in private, Chen Qun should not accept Xun Yu's apology. Although his anger towards Guo Jia has not subsided, Chen Qun hastily said: "Your words are serious, and the group is ashamed."

Guo Jia was thinking about going to the street, and hearing what Xun Yu and Chen Qun were talking about was no longer an official business, so she urged him, and after hearing Xun Yu's consent, he put on a thick fur and went outside the house to wait.Xun Yu also got up to leave, Chen Qun felt uneasy, and before Xun Yu left the house, he couldn't help but want to ask another question, but Xun Yu stopped him:

"Tell Tai Shiling, only you, me, and him are allowed to know about this matter for the time being. If someone asks, even His Majesty, you can only talk about the solar eclipse, not much." He glanced at the crimson sunset outside the house , sighed softly, "The rest will be discussed when Yu comes back."

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Compared with other places, Xudu has been in peace for more than ten years, and the streets and markets in the city are full of traffic and flow continuously.Although this is also within the imperial capital, it lacks so much that it is overwhelming and solemn. The alleyways are full of bustling markets, and the sound of buying and selling is full of joy and anger in the world. funeral music.

"Wen Ruo, just now at Changwen's place... are you trying to pick the topic off on purpose?"

Helping others to hand over the money to the peddler, Xun Yu handed the wrapped pastries to Guo Jia, and asked puzzledly, "What does Feng Xiao mean?"

"It means that you have something to hide from Jia, and there is Changwen." Guo Jia said, "Wen Ruo's thoughts may not be clear to Sijia, but Changwenjia has never missed it. His expression at that time, apart from the normal anger towards Jia, there was a twitch between his eyebrows. He is obviously still looking sad. Things that can make him look sad are definitely not trivial matters, and if Wen Ruo keeps him in the house, he will definitely not just sort out the old slips." He frowned slightly, his expression far more than just He became more serious at Shangshutai, "Wen Ruo, did something happen?"

Xun Yu sighed lightly, but he had already expected that with Guo Jia's ability, he would be able to detect the problem: "Today when you were asleep, Tai Shiling came to Shangshutai and said that he had calculated that there would be a day in five days. Food. Yu left a long post, originally to discuss this matter.”

"That's all?" Although a solar eclipse is also a natural disaster, but fortunately, civil and military officials have long been familiar with solar eclipses, and they only need to let the emperor stay away from the main hall, and perform rescue rituals when conditions permit.This matter was simple and indeed not simple, but Guo Jia felt that it was not enough to make Chen Qun look so sad.

"That's all."

Looking at each other, Guo Jia looked at the magnanimity in Xun Yu's eyes, and really suspected that he was thinking too much.Maybe, the sad look in Chen Qun's eyes is because he is worried that he, a rude and cunning person, will cause trouble in Shangshutai.

It made sense to have harmed Xun Lingjun for so long.

In the end, he could only say: "I hope so."

It took so long to lay out the thread embedding, and the wait was five days before the emperor would go out of the palace to rescue the concubine.Now, he is the only one in Xudu, so don't make mistakes at the most critical time.

At this moment, two familiar figures in front came into the eyes of Guo Jia and Xun Yu.The man and the woman were both wearing ordinary civilian clothes, and they were walking out of a jewelry store, talking in a low voice while walking, and the girl's melodious laughter could be heard from time to time.

It is Liu Xie and Cao Jie.

Guo Jia and Xun Yu exchanged glances, and immediately stepped up to meet them.

"Young master, please stay."

When Liu Xie saw Xun Yu, he was only slightly surprised.However, immediately after, he saw Guo Jia who was wearing ocher clothes beside Xun Yu, and his expression became extremely ugly in an instant: "Why are you in Xudu?!"

Guo Jia asked back: "Young Master, did you not know that Jia is in Xudu?"

"I... how do I know!"

A gleam of clarity flashed across Guo Jia's eyes: "So that's how it is."

For this person who always stands behind Cao Cao to make suggestions, Liu Xie finally has three points of fear in his heart, especially afraid of looking at him, as if he is stared at by those clear eyes, all his thoughts will be exposed in an instant.

However, what if it is seen through?What else does Guo Jia remember about him now?

Liu Xie couldn't help showing a self-deprecating smile.But at this moment, he felt a warmth in his right hand.Turning his head slightly, he met Cao Jie's firm gaze.

Obviously she is from the Cao family, and she still naively believed that her father only wanted to be a loyal minister, but for some reason, Liu Xie's heart suddenly calmed down.He suddenly had the courage to look into Guo Jia's eyes calmly, and his voice was gentle yet majestic: "It's inconvenient to talk here. If the two gentlemen want to ask something, why don't you sit in the teahouse with Xie."

Liu Xie's calm response surprised Xun Yu, who nodded in response.Guo Jia declined, saying: "Jia just has a few words to say to Miss Cao, so I won't bother you at the teahouse."

Liu Xie smiled slightly: "Sir, do you have anything to ask Xie?"

Guo Jia said: "My lord knows that Jia is not good at court affairs, but Jia is very happy to be able to chat with the youngest daughter's family."

Cao Jie also gave Liu Xie a look, signaling him to rest assured that she would not say anything.

Liu Xie and Xun Yu went to the tea house together, while Guo Jia took Cao Jie to find a shop at random and sat down. They ordered cakes and bean soup, and opened the cakes they just bought, and motioned Cao Jie to have a taste.

If the subtle relationship between Guo Jia and Liu Xie is put aside, Guo Jia, who was a frequent visitor to the Sikong Mansion in the past, is not unfamiliar with Cao Jie, but he is not too familiar either.After all, Guo Jia spends most of his time in the Sikong Mansion with Cao Cao, and the rest of the time he spends most of his time visiting the young masters, who are different from Cao Cao's daughters, so it is inconvenient to get too close.

Cao Jie picked up the pastry and took a bite, then put it aside: "Sir, what do you want to say to Jie, please speak up."

"Isn't it delicious?" Guo Jia also picked up a piece and took a bite, "Jia thinks it's okay."

"Sir," Cao Jie frowned slightly, "Please cut to the chase."

Seeing the defense hidden under Cao Jie's gentle smile, Guo Jia couldn't help but chuckled and shook his head, and finished the rest of the pastry: "You are worried that if Jia asks you something that will be detrimental to His Majesty, it will hurt your Majesty." Tell your father? In fact, it’s the opposite. Now Jia is afraid that you will write a letter to your father, and Jia will fail. After all, His Majesty is the Ninth Five-Year Supreme. You and the prime minister’s blood is thicker than water, and Jia is an outsider. Why should you Are you afraid?"

"The relationship between my father and my husband is well known in the world. How can my husband be an outsider?" Cao Jie said, "Furthermore, my father has always been loyal to His Majesty, so Jie has nothing to be afraid of. It's just that it's getting late, sir, be more straightforward. Your Majesty will return to the palace earlier."

That's right, except for a few people, in the eyes of most people, he and Minggong still have no doubts.His every move represents Cao Cao's every move.

"It's not that Jia doesn't want to be straightforward, it's because after seeing Miss, Jia has nothing to ask." Guo Jia said, "Ask how His Majesty and Miss escaped from the palace without authorization? The commander of the imperial guards in the palace was replaced by His Majesty a long time ago." The servants in the palace are all arranged by His Majesty, and it is not difficult to leave the palace quietly. Ask Your Majesty and Miss why they came out of the palace? You just walked out of the jewelry shop, if you really planned something It's a big deal, Jiake doesn't think you would choose such a crowded place to deceive others. After thinking about it, Jianeng asked, it seems that there are only romances. Miss, do you admire Your Majesty?" As soon as he finished speaking, he saw Cao Jie's eyes His cheeks were flushed, and he suddenly had an idea in his mind, "It seems that this question is unnecessary."

Cao Jie was at a loss for a moment.After all, it is a daughter's family, no matter how smart and smart, she still feels a little embarrassed when talking about love and admiration. Just now, facing Guo Jia's calm and calm response, she couldn't help but feel a little bit embarrassed.However, Guo Jia was able to change the topic and ask about this matter, perhaps because he really did not intend to pursue the matter of her leaving the palace with His Majesty without permission.

At this time, Guo Jia's voice sounded again:

"Actually, when Cao's family moved to Yecheng and left Miss alone in Xudu, Miss should have already understood what the prime minister meant."

Cao Jie nodded: "Yes, before my mother left, I told Jie what my father meant."

"Although there are ulterior motives, it is an unexpected joy to have a little more truth in the entanglement of interests. However, the lady should also know that it is impossible for Prime Minister Cao's daughter to be a concubine."

In an ordinary family, one cannot be a concubine; but to marry an emperor, all one can ask for is a concubine.

Cao Jie said: "But your majesty already has a queen, and the empress is a young couple with deep feelings. Your majesty will never be willing to abolish the queen."

Guo Jia said: "It's not difficult. If you have the heart, Jia can help you."

However, Cao Jie had expected what Guo Jia would say.She shook her head lightly, her voice was gentle but with a determination different from that of ordinary women: "So, Jieyi has already reported to mother. Jie, I don't want to marry Your Majesty." She paused, her eyes revealed a bit of tenderness, "Jieyi I admit that I am in love with His Majesty. But Jie believes that if you admire someone, you should judge his sorrows and joys. It is a great fortune for the country to live in harmony with the emperor and empress. My father taught me from a young age that I should not lose to my family and country for my own personal interests. Today, Jie does not Dare to let the emperor and empress lose peace for his own sake."

Guo Jia was slightly taken aback, as if he had never imagined that Cao Jie, who was still young, could refuse so simply and completely when facing a person he admired and the position of supremacy.After a long time, he gradually came back to his senses and said, "Your father will not agree to you."

"My heart is a rock, and I can't change it."

"Water drips through rocks, sea dries up and rocks rot. Perhaps, you will find that when things come to an end, only going against the wishes of the person you admire is the greatest protection." Guo Jia said slowly.He pushed a hairpin that was in his bosom to Cao Jie, "If you change your mind, I will send the letter and this hairpin to you secretly. Jiahui's promise to help you is always valid." He looked at the girl in front of him with a smile, "After all, Jia wants all the people related to him to have the best happiness in the world."

Cao Jie couldn't help feeling his cheeks burning hot again.The expression in those peach blossom eyes is so gentle that when someone stares at him, how many people in the world can retreat completely.

When Guo Jia and Cao Jie went to the teahouse to find Xun Yu and Liu Xie, it was already half dark.They first sent Liu Xie and Cao Jie to the gate of the palace, and Xun Yu ordered someone to bring a carriage and drive back to Shangshutai.

"Now, Wen Ruo still thinks that the assassin in the palace a few months ago was arranged by Jia?"

"At that time, Yu didn't believe that it was Feng Xiao or the prime minister. But those two assassins were indeed Weed Guards." The carriage in the Xun Mansion is not big, but the sound insulation effect is very good, so you don't have to worry about being overheard by the driver." The evidence is solid, whether you believe it or not, you must give His Majesty an explanation."

"Therefore, Wen Ruo acquiesced in His Majesty's changing the commander of the imperial army to someone from the Fu family. After a month of acquiescence, none of the guards in the palace walls, including the servants, remained. You and I are still ignorant."

Xun Yu lowered his eyes and said softly: "The Qi family is in charge of the imperial army, which is also the old practice of the Han family. As for the defenders of Xudu, His Majesty has never mentioned changing them. The guards and internal servants are just to keep some people who are pleasing to the eye. That's all. "

"How should we explain the affairs of the court?" Guo Jia said again, "The order of the Taishi, the secretary supervisor, the order of Da Yule, the order of the imperial physician, the order of the censor... within a few months, either because of old age or It was because they were guilty and dismissed from office, and all of them were replaced, and most of them were the descendants of veteran ministers who experienced Dong Zhuo's chaos together with His Majesty. Wen Ruo thinks that these are also coincidences?"

"It doesn't matter if you are a talented person to choose an official or a virtuous person." Seemingly realizing the uneasiness in his tone that cannot be deceived, Xun Yu paused, and then said in a low voice, "Yu knows that Feng Xiao is here. What are you worried about, but Taishi Ling, Secretary Supervisor, and Shi Yushi are not officials with power, even if they are replaced by someone who is highly valued by His Majesty, it will not explain anything."

"Others can't see it, Wen Ruo, why can't you see it? Your Majesty is clearly trying to hide things in secret. Although Taishi Ling and Shi Yushi do not really hold power, they all hold their own words. Your Majesty wants to use this as an opportunity. Slowly build momentum for the Han Dynasty and take control of the court."

"Even so, Your Majesty is the ruler of a country, and now that the world is at peace, His Majesty will regain power, as it should be." He raised his eyes and looked straight at Guo Jia, saying every word, "No one can tolerate it."

"..."

After a brief moment of stupefaction, Guo Jia's brows showed a bit of sadness.No matter how many years of ups and downs in the officialdom, Xun Yu has not changed a bit.He presses on step by step, and puts everything clearly in front of Xun Yu, but Xun Yu still insists on the increasingly unrealistic principle, thousands of people will go, nine deaths without regret.

He lowered his eyes for a long time, and only a low sigh remained: "Wen Ruo is right. What about the court, who is the emperor, and what does it have to do with Jia now." After a pause, he said softly, "Wen Ruo, wait for these The matter is over, and Jia wants to resign."

Xun Yu was regretting that his tone just now was too strong, and when he heard Guo Jia's words, his heart was twisted violently, and he felt more and more self-blaming, and he didn't know what to say to comfort Guo Jia.

"Wen Ruo knows that Jia has never left any money and has no property in the north, but when he went to the south to recuperate, he bought a house." Guo Jia continued, "The house has always been taken care of. Green bamboo, Dinglan in the garden, and a banjo that is said to be hard to buy has been kept in the warehouse. The climate in the south is also good, the four seasons are like spring, and it is always warm..."

Xun Yu wanted not to make Guo Jia feel sad anymore, so he followed Guo Jia's words and joked: "You say that, it doesn't look like you want to live there, but it seems like you want to persuade Yu to resign and go there to live in seclusion."

Guo Jia also jokingly said, "It would be better if Wen Ruo and Jia resigned together. No matter who he is, he is the emperor of the present and the prince of the Ming Dynasty. He can't compare to indulging in mountains and rivers and being accompanied by cranes."

Xun Yu smiled, unwilling to refute Guo Jia's words.It's just that he knows that he has too many responsibilities on his shoulders, and that kind of carefree and happy life has been a stranger since he chose this path.

But if Guo Jia’s wish is as he said, “Feng Xiao, if you really have made up your mind, then go ahead and do it. Leave the other matters to Yu to deal with.” Those who have feuded with Guo Jia, As for the lord, he is confident that he can deal with Guo Jia one by one, so that Guo Jia can completely stay away from these plots and fights, and become the young man who was not stained with dust all those years ago.

"Na Jia also tell Wen Ruo," Guo Jia held Xun Yu's hand.In this season, the night is as cold as water, and Xun Yu, who suffered from the root cause of his illness from traveling around in the early years, has no warmer hands than his. "If Wen Ruo really decides, then go for it. Jiahui will take care of other things for you." .

No matter when and where, Jia will always stand by your side. "

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"Ah Shou, what are you writing?"

Liu Xie's voice suddenly sounded beside him, his hands trembled slightly behind him, the ink slid down the tip of the pen, and a large swath of ink stained the plain silk.Fuhou looked normal and ordered the maid to take the badly written silk and burn it. As soon as he put down the pen, both hands were covered by Liu Xie, "There is a stove in the room, how can Ah Shou's hands be returned?" It's so cold, I'll keep you warm."

Fuhou couldn't help but raise a pair of eyebrows.She has been pregnant for four months, and Qingcheng's beauty has not been lost at all. On the contrary, she has more tenderness as a first-time mother than the fierce beauty before.She said: "It's all just for fun... I heard from Akang that Your Majesty and Miss Cao have left the palace?"

Liu Xie secretly scolded Fu Kang for his lack of loyalty, and he clearly agreed to keep the secret from his sister for him, and then told Fu Shou all about it.

There is no need for Liu Xie to answer, but looking at his expression, Fu Hou knew: "Your Majesty, don't blame him, he dare not not tell me about such a big event." He sighed softly, with a bit of strangeness in his tone "Your Majesty shouldn't have left the palace, let alone bring Miss Cao with you. If you let them see it in advance..."

"What did you see in advance?" Realizing that Fuhou's words were wrong, Liu Xie hurriedly asked, "Ah Shou, you really have something to hide from me, don't you?"

He pursed his lips and remained silent.

"In the past few months, I was worried about your uneasiness during pregnancy, so I let Akang be the commander of the imperial army. I also listened to your words and changed the ministers one by one in the court, and removed Cao Cao's people from the palace one by one... ...Ah Shou, what are you going to do?"

"...Your Majesty, when the time comes, I will tell you." She sighed faintly, her eyes passed through the faint fragrance mist, Liu Xiezun looked at her together, but only saw a piece of emptiness.A strong uneasiness suddenly surged in his heart, and he couldn't help clenching the hands behind him, and he said eagerly:

"A Shou, you and I are husband and wife, no matter what kind of thing, we will face it together, okay?"

Even though ten years have passed since Dong Cheng's work, when night fell, Liu Xie still often dreamed of Dong Guiren, dreaming that she was pulling his sleeves, crying and begging him to save her and their children, but still Being dragged away abruptly by the samurai, the cardamom-dyed nails left long scratches on the ground.He suddenly woke up from the dream, and what was in front of him was Dong Guiren's red eyes, which had not been closed until his death.

For the first few years he hated it.He wanted revenge, but under the constant surveillance, he couldn't even commit suicide.After a long time, the hatred gradually faded, and he began to be afraid, not because he was afraid of losing his life, but because he was afraid of experiencing the despair of seeing his relatives die tragically, but helpless.If the Han family is really exhausted and Cao Cao is really destined, then he is willing to surrender the throne for the safety of those close to him.Perhaps, seeing that he is obedient, Cao Cao can keep him safe from food and clothing, and live a safe life.

Fu Hou has been with Liu Xie for many years, and he can understand what Liu Xie is thinking with just one look.Her lips moved slightly, as if she wanted to say something, but in the end it only turned into a sigh, and she responded with a soft "yes".

"Don't talk about these annoying things." Liu Xie tried his best to cheer up, and changed the subject. He took out something from his arms and put it in Fu Hou's hand, "Look, Ah Shou, what is this?"

"Is this a drum?" Fu Hou took a few casual glances, "Where did you find this kind of folk thing?"

"Not only that, I also bought a dove chariot and a tile dog outside, but unfortunately they are too big, and I can only wait seven days for the servants to go out of the palace to visit my family and ask them to bring them in for me." Liu Xie smiled and stroked them gently. The swollen belly, "These are bought for you and my child. I never saw and played with these things when I was young. This child is much happier than me."

After leaning back and shaking the drum left and right, the small wooden ball hit the drum surface, making a thumping sound, as if it hit her heart, and tears welled up in her eyes unconsciously due to the pain.

"And this one, it's for you." Luckily, Liu Xie didn't notice the wrong look on his back.He took out another bronze mirror from his pocket and handed it to Fu Hou, "Do you see what is the inscription on the back of this bronze mirror?"

"'Dayue Moyang, Long Lovesickness, May I Never Forget You'..." Fuhou's eyes were full of water, she forced a smile and wanted to say something, but her hands were covered with warmth first,

"A Shou, I don't want to be with you 'Great Happiness and Wealth, Sun and Moon Shine Together, Long Live the Future', I hope to be with you for a long time, grow old together, and have a long life."

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"Did Dezu finally dare to return to Yecheng?" Kong Gui leaned on the couch, looking at the person he hadn't seen in a few months with a little contempt, "Gui thought that you have to wait for the fourth son to officially become the heir, Only then dare to come back and enjoy the success."

Thanks to the cover of his sleeve, Kong Gui couldn't see the clenched fist in Yang Xiu's sleeve.He said "the overall situation is the most important" over and over again in his heart, and then he didn't let himself go: "Shu Lin, you and I are all for the fourth son. Now is the critical period, do you still want to care about these things with Xiu?"

"Of course I don't dare to care about it. After all, you are the only person that the Fourth Young Master trusts from beginning to end. Even if Gui completely fell out of Cao Pi's favor, and made the Fourth Young Master do several important things for the Lord one after another, he won the Lord's favor." In the eyes of the fourth son, he is no match for Dezu." Seeing Yang Xiu's face darken for a while, but he could only bear it, Kong Gui felt more and more comfortable, "Dezu, tell me, come to Gui , for what?"

Yang Xiu took a few deep breaths, and finally he was able to speak as calmly as possible: "Five days later, the Tongque will hold a banquet, and Cao Pi will definitely want to take this opportunity to win the Lord's favor again."

"Bronze sparrow is hosting a banquet, and it will definitely be a gift. The fourth son's literary talent is far superior to him. Even if Cao Pi had such a plan, it would be a waste of effort." Kong Gui glanced at Yang Xiu, "Dezu is also, if you have time, it is useless here, why not waste your time here?" Go back and be a book repairer."

"You!" Yang Xiu was not a good-tempered person at all, and his patience again and again was only for Cao Zhi.Kong Gui was ridiculed several times, but finally couldn't hold back his anger, and just about to get angry, Kong Gui shouted first, "A Wu."

"exist."

When Yang Xiu saw clearly that the woman in front of him was indeed the person who had been with Guo Jia for many years, he couldn't help being astonished: "You actually..."

Kong Gui said with a smile: "Everyone thought she was here to spy on Gui, including the lord. But they didn't know that in this world, as long as the benefits are right, there is nothing that cannot be bought." He waved, and Xiwu walked obediently. Before he collapsed, he poured him a cup of tea.He picked up the cup and took a sip to moisten his throat, "Help Gui see the guests off."

"Yes."

Yang Xiu has a deep understanding of Xi Wu's martial arts, and he cannot be defeated, but can only be outsmarted.He pretended to be extremely unhappy and followed Xi Wu to the gate of the mansion. After Xi Wu had gone far, he found an excuse easily and sneaked back to Kong Gui's house.His intuition told him that Kong Gui must be hiding something when he taunted him like this today.

He leaned his head to the window and peeped into the house quietly, and when he saw the other person in Kong Gui's house, he couldn't help but hold his breath.

It's Sima Yi.

"Zhongda," Kong Gui's voice came from the room, and Yang Xiu needed to listen carefully to hear it clearly, "Are you here to represent the Second Young Master?"

"Naturally." Sima Yi said, "You know very well that compared to Cao Zhi, the second son is the legitimate eldest son after all. Although the lord is angry for a while, but blood is thicker than water, and the anger will slowly dissipate. Moreover, Yi has already said the conditions, the Second Young Master can give you far more than Cao Zhi."

After the words fell, the room became quiet, and Kong Gui seemed to be thinking.After a while, he lowered his voice. Yang Xiu had to press his ear to the window to hear clearly: "After five days, there will be a solar eclipse. Gui will find a way to blame this disaster on Cao Zhi." He raised his voice, "But you also have to tell the second son that Gui directly asked the lord for such a little thing, and the lord was willing to give it. Let him be prepared. After this matter, Gui will go and tell him the real conditions."

"In today's court situation, everyone can see that the Han family is exhausted. As long as the second son can become an heir, he will be a rich emperor in the future. He can afford any of your conditions."

Yang Xiu wanted to listen again, but a servant came nearby, so he could only leave angrily, thinking that he should tell Cao Zhi about this earlier.As for Cao Cao directly, he never thought about it.Now that Kong Gui is in favor, if he really told Cao Cao, he might be beaten by Kong Gui in the end.

He walked in such a hurry that he didn't notice that not far from where he was eavesdropping just now, at the rockery covered by vegetation, Xi Wu, who had just left, was standing there.

"You did a good job." Behind Xi Wu, a majestic and deep voice sounded, "When this matter is over, I will give you the reward you deserve."

Xiwu knelt down and cupped her fists, saying: "But please forgive the young master for his hard work."

"Gu understand." Cao Cao helped Xiwu up, "In a few days. After a few days, it's time to go to Xudu and pick him up."