bright sheath

The Qingping Hall is still the same Qingping Hall, located on the west side of the imperial palace, and the east side opposite him is the Prince's East Palace.Due to physical reasons, he doesn't like flowers and plants, so there is not even a single grass around the palace. There is only a large pool in front of the corridor in front of the palace, and a delicate rockery stands alone in it. There used to be some lotus flowers , now there are only koi left. A fifteen or sixteen-year-old boy was wearing gray clothes, holding a small basket and standing by the vermilion railing to feed the koi. Seeing a casual glance, the basket in his hand fell to the ground , rushed towards him like flying.

"General! Why are you back again!" He spun around Ling Yanchi in a straight circle, looking around at him, with a nervous expression on his face.

Ling Yanchi let him look at him, patted his forehead and smiled slightly: "Why don't you come back, it's lonely in the palace, come back to accompany you."

Hearing what he said, Li Si jumped up and said: "It's not that I don't know how much the general has endured in the palace, how long he has been planning to leave the palace, and he just came back like this... The general is not afraid, isn't he afraid that he will never be able to go out again! "

Ling Yanchi said with some amusement: "Is that why you don't believe me? Since I have a way to go out once, I will naturally be able to go out a second time. Maybe I can take you out next time." That's all.

"But...but..."

Ling Yanchi held his face down, pushed him into the hall, and said, "Don't worry, I've been traveling non-stop and I'm really thirsty, pour me a cup of tea first."

"well!"

When the two entered the hall, the palace was still the same as when he left. There was nothing but a pile of books and desks and chairs. The whole palace is a little deserted.

Soon a cup of tea was served, Li Si stared at him quietly, Ling Yanchi sighed: "Don't look at me like that, to be honest, I'm not particularly happy now..."

"I... I'm just worried about the general..."

Ling Yanchi changed the subject and said, "What happened in the palace recently?"

"General Ma... After he came back, His Majesty named him Duke of Zhiguo. He was very majestic. Then the crown prince, the crown prince still came to Qingping Palace to make trouble from time to time. Even the ancient queen mother came to visit from time to time. I am really Japanese. Rixin is terrified, really, really..." He lowered his head and dared not look at Ling Yanchi, because there was something else that he was afraid to say.

The Vice General Qin who raised Ling Yanchi and protected him for more than ten years... died of illness a few days ago... leaving behind only a dilapidated thatched cottage.

Ling Yanchi didn't pay attention to his expression. He had a hundred thoughts in his head, but he was thinking of something else. This Emperor Ning knew that the trick was on his mind, but he still conferred the title of Ma Shiyou. Smart or stupid?

He smiled and said, "Don't be afraid, now that I'm back, they won't be able to touch you."

Just as they were talking, a young eunuch suddenly came in, the two of them fell silent, and heard the little eunuch say: "Report to Lord Hou, the prince is here, and he said he is here to deliver medicine."

Emperor Ning's work efficiency is as fast as ever, and he said that the medicine will be delivered now.

Ling Yanchi got up and stood in the middle of the hall, before he saw anyone, he heard his shrill voice: "Oh, Lord Hou, our family really didn't expect to see Lord Hou again, seeing how healthy Lord Hou is, Our family is also relieved for His Majesty!" The visitor had white beard and hair, and he didn't look sharp, but rather kind.

Ling Yan smiled modestly and politely, nodded slightly at him and said: "Your Majesty, please take care, a small gift is not a respect." He turned his body sideways, and Li Si carefully handed him a jade pendant of good condition.

Wang Gonggong took it with a smile, handed a jade bottle to Li Si, and said with a harmless face: "The medicine that His Majesty gave Hou Ye this time has the effect of strengthening the body in addition to suppressing asthma. Just take it daily, if you run out of medicine, you have to report to Tai Hospital as soon as possible.”

Ling Yanchi simply nodded and said: "I've written down what Eunuch said, Eunuch, take care. Li Si, pour a cup of tea for Eunuch, and a glass of water for me by the way, I'll take one here first, so that Eunuch can go back after reading it." Errand."

Wang Hui's complexion changed slightly. He is a popular person next to Emperor Ning. He has already sat in the position of eunuch who is in charge of ceremonies at the age of 55. What Ling Yanchi said here is very straightforward. He said "it is convenient for him to go back to work." If it was an ordinary pill, he wouldn't need to use such a heavy word. Wang Hui could not help guessing: "Could it be that this young Lord Hou already knew that there was something wrong with the medicine? But why did he still take it?"

Ling Yanchi had already swallowed the medicine while he was in deep thought, Wang Hui recovered his smile and said, "That's very good, our family will not disturb Lord Hou, let's take our leave first."

Ling Yanchi smiled and nodded with her hands behind her back: "Eunuch is good to go, Li Si will see him off."

Li Si glanced at him and quickly walked to the front to lead the way: "Eunuch, please."

After the two left, Ling Yan quickly went around from the side hall to the pool and stretched out his hand to grab his throat. He had something on his mind these past few days and didn't eat much. After digging for a long time, he spit out some acidic water, and it took a long time for him to lose his strength. Beside the vermilion railing.

Li Si didn't see him after searching for a long time, but now he saw him by the pool with a dazed face, tears streaming down his face, he helped him up and said, "How are you, General? Is there anything wrong!"

Ling Yanchi was surprised by him and came back to his senses. Seeing his appearance, he teased him: "What are you crying for? How can you get a daughter-in-law like this? You cry more than your daughter."

"What did they let you eat again? Isn't it enough to make you have a fever every day?"

Ling Yanchi waved his hand, and said indifferently: "It's okay, it's okay, it's the medicine from before, now I have to ask you to do something, you go to the Ministry of Internal Affairs to ask for some incense, it's the Nanchao Yumeng I usually mix."

"Master, are you afraid that you won't be able to sleep well?"

"Are you stupid, have you forgotten again, His Majesty will get sleepy after staying for a long time, and will naturally return to the palace."

"That's right!" Li Si slapped his head, stopped his tears and showed a little joy, "Look at the general, I'm so confused."

"Then hurry up and get someone to prepare some clothes for me. I'll go to the clear pool for a while later. Don't disturb me in the afternoon and let me have a good sleep."

"The general is waiting, I'll go right away!"

Ling Yanchi smiled and patted him on the shoulder, not to mention, he is really sleepy now, that's fine, if only he could dream of that person in his dreams, this deep palace is a bit lonely after all.

This time he slept in the dark, and when he woke up, it was already dark, which made him feel like he didn't know what day and night it was. He couldn't help but think, it would be great if it was still in Dachen.

The incense had already been burned, and the surroundings were filled with a faint cold fragrance. He moved, and when he sat up, he felt sore all over his body. He touched it casually. I feel a little sick.

"Li Si..." He called softly, and had to call him for an extra bed.

The hall was empty, no sound could be heard, only faint lights were scattered from the distant candlesticks, and the black tufted curtains embroidered with gold thread spread out in all directions, isolating everything, and suddenly a pale hand stretched in .

"He's at the door, do you need Gu to call him for you?"

Ling Yanchi's heart skipped a beat, and only then did he realize that there was another person in the hall. He clenched his hands tightly, quickly covered the mask, put on his outer robe to avoid his hands, got off the bed and knelt down to salute: "Your Majesty, what's wrong with this?" Is it time?"

Emperor Ning, who was far away from him, was not surprised. He sat on the carved chair and smiled and said: "Get up first, there are few political affairs today, and I want to come and see you when I have free time. Seeing that you are sleeping soundly and alone, there is nothing to do. Sit for a while."

Only then did Ling Yanchi stand up straight, and said: "If your Majesty has something to do with the minister, just ask Li Si to call the minister to Feihong Hall. Wouldn't it be the minister's fault if he waits here and delays the government."

"It's okay, just stay alone for a while and leave. Is it too late for Yan Yan to eat?"

"...I don't have an appetite today. If Your Majesty wants to eat my minister, let Li Si call someone to prepare it."

"If that's the case, Gu will go back. In the afternoon, Gu summoned several cabinet ministers to discuss Yan Chi's proposal. They all disapprove of Daxia's sending troops."

Ling Yanchi said with a cold face: "Pedantic...short-sighted, only focusing on immediate interests, are they talking about such nonsense as one war and three years?"

Emperor Ning smiled gently, and said, "Yanchi is still as transparent as ever, and nothing can escape your eyes."

He suddenly choked up, knowing that he was talking too much, lowered his head and blinked his eyes and said: "Your Majesty listened to the minister's words, this battle must be fought, how can you allow others to snore on the side of the couch, and they will not give up until they convince Bei Wu Yes, Your Majesty has forgotten that they slaughtered the people on our border a few years ago! There is still a five-year agreement between our country and Da Chen, and Da Chen can use the main general... There is no one else after Zhou Shimou. If our army Sending troops to save the siege is to sell Da Chen's favor, so Chen Jingdi will not turn against us. Only when the two countries are in peace, can the people of Daxia rest and recuperate!"

Emperor Ning wandered around the room for a few times, and finally set his eyes on Ling Yanchi's side face which was flickering with the candlelight, and asked: "Is there anyone in Yanchi's mind for this time?"

"Gong Zhiguo is both wise and brave, available."

Emperor Ning looked at him in surprise, "You mean you want him to be the general?"

Ling Yanchi nodded, "I have been away for a while, and the border guards are all done by Mr. Ma himself. It is only natural for him to be the general."

"Gu thinks it's wrong. In terms of resourcefulness, Yan Chi is above Duke Ma."

Ling Yan didn't speak for a long time, just looked at Emperor Jing, according to him, Emperor Ning should not let him out this time, wouldn't this give him another chance to run away?

"Gu Immediately ordered you to be the General of the Northern Conquest, leading [-] soldiers and horses in Ningxi, Ma Guogong as the left deputy general, Antai guard Yang Yuwang as the right deputy general, and the integration of the three armies immediately wiped out the remnants of Northern Wu."

Ling Yanchi knelt down and shouted: "I obey the order."

Emperor Ning didn't say a word, just patted him on the shoulder and left the palace.

Li Si quickly rushed in, and the hall was dimly lit. First, he lit a few candles, and seeing Ling Yanchi sitting motionless on the ground, with his mask still on, he moved to the side and asked with concern: "How about the general?" Is there any discomfort, or did His Majesty say something else?"

He murmured: "Your Majesty actually agreed with me to lead the troops out..."

"Really?!" He almost jumped up happily, and said again, "Can you take me with you this time, young master? If you want me to say that you will be completely free after this battle!"

"But I always feel that something is wrong..."

"There won't be any problems. Even if there are problems, it's a trivial matter. As long as there is a chance to escape, everything else is easy to talk about! Oh, this time I can go out of the palace to pay respects to the master and madam!"

His joy was beyond words, Ling Yanchi couldn't help but also smiled, worshiping his parents is one thing, maybe he can see that person again, originally he thought he would have to wait a long time this time...

Although he knew that once he met him, he would not be able to hide his identity, but he didn't care, it was his own fault in the first place, he only had this life, a sincere heart, at worst, he would clean it up and wait for him to chop it off with a knife.

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