It's better to fall in love than seize the heir

Today is a rare fine weather, the sky is blue, with strands of snow-white clouds floating.

The official roads in the southwest lined up a large number of troops ready to leave camp and return to the capital. Looking around, the soldiers on fat and strong horses were all full of energy, excited because of the victory they fought so hard to win .

"Are you really not going back to Beijing with us?"

Shen Jinghe reassuredly touched the horse behind him shaking his head and snorting, and turned his eyes back to Xiao Ning, who was smiling at him with his luggage on his back, and frowned slightly, "We can successfully capture Jinyang City this time. , you really deserve the credit. If you are willing to return to the capital with us, the emperor will definitely give you endless rewards."

Xiao Ning looked very far away as if thinking, when he touched a tall figure sitting on a horse not far away from the carriage and looking towards them from a distance, a few self-deprecating flashes flashed across his face And God hurt.But immediately, he quickly lowered his brows and eyes, and gently opened a smile.

"No need." He tugged at the suitcase on his back, "Our meeting was also accidental... I'm used to being a wild crane in the clouds these few years, and if I'm told to go back to the magnificent capital, maybe I'm not used to it anymore. Woolen cloth."

Shen Jinghe saw the momentary change of expression on his face, and his eyes fluctuated a little, but he didn't say anything to persuade him after all.

After a moment of silence, he raised his head and looked at Xiao Ning with a serious and concerned expression, "Have you thought about what to do next?"

"Me? I should continue to practice medicine as in the past few years." Xiao Ning smiled handsomely, and his brows and eyes returned to the usual carefree look, "After all, there are still many people in this world who have never paid their respects." If I don't walk around more often and see others more, wouldn't I be letting down my handsome face in vain?"

Shen Jinghe smiled helplessly, but felt that it was clearly expected.He patted Xiao Ning on the shoulder, paused, and said: "Now I believe that one day, you will become a miracle doctor even more powerful than Bian Que... Treasure."

"……treasure."

Complicated emotions quickly flashed across Xiao Ning's eyes, but when he raised his eyes again, those emotions that were too late to be recognized were all buried by a nonchalant smile.After he cupped his hands and bid farewell to the people around him, he turned and left with a calm posture as when he came, without looking back again.

Shen Jinghe watched his figure get farther and farther away, lowered his eyelashes, and sighed silently.

A thin cloak suddenly fell on his shoulders, and he raised his head in astonishment, facing the deep, dark eyes of the man above him.

"Put it on." Liang Yan withdrew his hand and tightened his grip on the rein again, "After a while, the horse speeds up, and the wind will be strong on the road, so don't catch a cold at this time."

"Yeah." Shen Jinghe nodded, and then looked carefully at Liang Yan's face, with little smiles slowly appearing in his eyes, "We're going back."

"Let's go back, together."

Liang Yan shook his hand calmly, and when he was about to withdraw his hand, he couldn't hold back and rubbed his fingertips on the back of his warm and greasy hand, as if he couldn't bear to part with the smooth and warm jade under his palm. .

"Departure?"

"Let's go."

"—The whole army set off!"

A louder slogan resounded throughout the world, and the soldiers lined up neatly and silently on the spacious avenue shouted "Yes" in unison, and the black and endless army quickly followed behind the general.There were more or less scars on their sun-tanned faces, but under the cleansed blood, countless pairs of wolf-like eyes shining brightly, just like those who fought in the northern border a few years ago. As usual, bursting with resolute and fiery flames and an undisguised desire for victory.

But today, at this moment, when they finally took the first step back from the far southwest to the capital, they can finally shout out in relief that they have once again become the final victors in the battle of life and death, and once again captured With a bright glory.

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After returning to Beijing after running around for several days, they were greeted by the emperor's officials who personally boarded the city gate, and excited people crowded shoulder to shoulder in the street.The whole capital was almost ignited by the joy of victory. In the streets and alleys, people could be seen everywhere excitedly discussing the details of this desperate battle. Heavenly soldiers and generals.

Needless to mention the celebration ceremony held by the emperor in the Forbidden Palace, all non-commissioned officers who fought in this battle were rewarded with gold and silver.Many rare treasures like flowing water were also continuously sent to Shen Jinghe's mansion, as well as the general's mansion of Liang Yan and Lin Jifeng.All of a sudden, Fang's group of people returning to Beijing from the southwest could be said to have had the same scenery.

After the banquet, when leaving the palace, Shen Jinghe barely passed Shen Zhuomin.Shen Zhuomin still celebrated their hard-won victory in a good manner, and Shen Jinghe also smiled and nodded sincerely and modestly, but they all knew very well what kind of tension was surging like an undercurrent in the night. tense atmosphere.

"Your Highness, they actually have the ability to escape from the southwest... This is too bad, their reputation is in full swing, let's think about it?"

Watching Shen Jinghe gradually walk away, the attendant whispered in Shen Zhuomin's ear with a full face of resentment.

The smile on Shen Zhuomin's face has not diminished in the slightest, but his tone of voice always sounds a bit colder than before, "Don't worry, we can see this, can't the father see it..."

He flicked his sleeves lightly and turned away.

"We just need to push at the right time, and there are others who are more anxious than us."

The attendant was stunned for a moment, touched his head, and hurriedly followed Shen Zhuomin's footsteps.The two walked towards the distance step by step along the road in the palace until their figures were completely engulfed by darkness.

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Shen Jinghe originally thought that after returning to the capital, he would finally be able to rest in the mansion for a few days, to relieve the hard work of traveling through mountains and rivers in the past few days.Unexpectedly, early the next morning, someone knocked on the door of his mansion.

"Elder-in-law, how could it be you?" After finishing packing, Shen Jinghe walked quickly into the main hall, and was slightly surprised when he saw a purple figure standing in the hall, "It's probably nothing if you can come here in person no big deal?"

Dequan nodded to him with a smile, and greeted him affectionately, "Yesterday in the main hall, I couldn't find a chance to have a good chat with His Highness. I haven't asked His Highness yet, this time I went to such a far place to fight Battle, I’m afraid it’s been a lot of hard work, right?”

"It's not hard." Shen Jinghe pursed his lips, "Although there were some twists and turns, the final result is good, and that's enough."

"That's not true! By the way, this servant came here today to deliver an oral order for His Majesty. His Majesty said that what he rewarded yesterday was only some gold and silver things, and he asked you to go to the palace with this servant, presumably to reward you again." reward."

"Is it?"

Shen Jinghe was startled, but then quickly recalled, covering up the flash of thoughts in his eyes.I'm afraid that even though the emperor called him away in the name of a reward, it would be true if he wanted to take the opportunity to tease him.But this is not surprising, the battle between him and Liang Yan has made him famous in the southwest, if the emperor did nothing after learning about it, he would feel strange from the bottom of his heart.

After straightening things out, Shen Jinghe also had an idea in his mind, he nodded to Dequan, "Then, Eunuch Lao will lead the way."

Inside Zichen Palace.

The emperor put down the teacup in his hand, and his considerate eyes lingered on his son who had grown into a tall and straight jade tree before he knew it.

He has not ignored Shen Jinghe's growth and changes in the past few years, watching him enter the imperial court, to the Ministry of Industry, to the south of the Yangtze River, and this time he stepped forward and led troops to fight the rebellion in the southwest.If we said that when we first met him in the Zichen Palace, he was still just a piece of rough jade, but now he is truly exuding the brilliance of a beautiful jade.

What about me, myself... have you grown old in the past few years?

The white hair on the sideburns is still shocking when you wake up in the morning. The emperor closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, the already deep emotions in him are now as unpredictable as a deep pool. through.

"My son-in-law pays respects to his father!"

Shen Jinghe saluted deeply and respectfully.

"Stay flat." The emperor lightly waved his hand, "I called you this time, and I wanted to ask you if you want any other rewards... It seems that you are quite talented in leading troops in battle. Do you want to be transferred from the Ministry of Industry to the Ministry of War in the future?"

"Father has praised my ministers. The victory of this battle depends on the unity of the soldiers. I am really ashamed to receive this praise." Shen Jinghe bowed his head humbly, "My ministers are here today. I also want to take this opportunity to return the military power that was assigned to my son-in-law before... Now that the war is settled, it is useless for my son-in-law to hold military power, and it should be so."

After the emperor heard his words, there was an unmistakable astonishment on his face for a moment, and his half-squinted eyes looking at Shen Jinghe became more inquiring.Shen Jinghe didn't dodge or evade, he still stood in the same place modestly and looked at the emperor, his face was extremely calm, without any disturbance.

There was a moment of silence in the Zichen Palace, and suddenly a chuckle sounded.

"In the past, Liang Yan took the initiative to ask Zhen to remove his military power, but now you are the one asking for orders..."

Shen Jinghe suddenly raised his head, with a look of surprise in his eyes, obviously he did not expect Liang Yan to make such a decision.

The emperor looked at his face, knowing that he didn't know about this matter before, his face softened a little, "Forget it, since you have this intention, I naturally have to agree. Then you want to continue to return to the Ministry of Industry Are you going?"

Shen Jinghe hesitated for a moment, and then spoke carefully, "Actually, after experiencing life and death in the southwest, I have been thinking about whether I can do more for every inch of land and every commoner in Dayong... Royal father, to be honest, I want to invite you to leave Beijing today, to go to South Vietnam to educate and spread the name of the Son of Heaven.”

"South Vietnam? That uncivilized land?" The emperor's expression was indescribably complicated, and he frowned slightly, "That place is poor, and there are many unenlightened barbarian children... Are you serious? "

It's no wonder that the emperor had this doubt. Who knows that South Vietnam is located in a remote area, with impassable roads, and has never been civilized. It has always been a place that officials are least willing to set foot in.Now that Shen Jinghe actually invited himself to such a place, it is simply unimaginable.

Shen Jinghe raised his eyes, and looked at the emperor with sincere and clear eyes, with firmness inside.

He naturally knows how impoverished South Vietnam is. However, the current situation in the court is so complicated. After he and Liang Yan came back from the southwest, it can be said that they are very popular. If they stay in the capital, not only will the third prince's movements be more diligent, I'm afraid that the emperor will have more jealousy and suspicion towards them day by day.Instead of seeing his meritorious deeds become an excuse for others to attack him in the future, he might as well take this opportunity to stay away from the chaos, hide his strength and bide his time, and regain more trust from the emperor.

What's more, even if he is really not in the capital, it doesn't mean that he will lose control of the capital.

The emperor pondered for a long time, looked at him with an unpredictable expression, and finally nodded slowly.After nodding, a somewhat gratified smile appeared on his face, "Sure enough, I didn't misunderstand the person...not to be fascinated by the glory in front of me, but to sincerely do some practical things for the people of Sheji, that's very good."

When Shen Jinghe said his farewell, on the half of his face covered by the dangling sleeves, he also showed a very shallow smile.

Not long after he left, when the emperor was sitting alone in front of the imperial case, Dequan slowly appeared at the gate of the hall.He bowed and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, the Third Highness begs to see you."

"What is he here for?" The emperor frowned, but still called in, "Xuan."

"—His Highness Xuansan enters the palace!"

Shen Zhuomin stepped into the Zichen Hall, and after standing still, he bowed, "I have seen my father."

"Excuse me, come here today, but what's the important thing to report?" The emperor leaned forward.

Shen Zhuomin sighed lightly, there was a hint of worry on his face, he hesitated in his voice, "This... I don't know if I should say it or not."

"Is there anything inappropriate to say in front of me?" The emperor looked a little displeased.

Shen Zhuomin looked at his expression, and quickly added: "Actually, I came to see you today because I heard some comments from the courtiers... They, they all said that after the Sixth Prince and General Liang came back from the southwest, they were too popular. Hold the military power. I'm afraid that if things go on like this, this..."

He wanted to continue to say something, but was interrupted by the emperor's flick of his sleeve.The emperor raised his brows and looked at him, the dissatisfaction on his face was beyond words, "Where did you hear such nonsense slander? I thought you were smart after all, why do you dare to whisper such words into my ears now?" pass?"

Shen Zhuomin was startled by the emperor's two words of reprimand so suddenly, he opened his mouth and didn't know what to say for a while.

The emperor smiled instead of anger, "I might as well tell you that the Sixth Prince and Liang Yan have already asked themselves to relinquish their military power! Why, do you continue to tell me that the limelight is too popular and the scenery is the same?"

"This..." A trace of disbelief and panic flashed in Shen Zhuomin's eyes. He quickly forcibly calmed himself down, and his usual articulate speech stuttered, "I don't know, I don't know... is not what it means."

"Okay, don't talk too much, go down." The emperor had already turned his head away, too lazy to look at him again, "Next time you have something to say, remember to think it through your head first! It’s much better to be a minister who doesn’t do anything but gossips.”

"Yes... I know my mistake." Shen Zhuomin's face was obviously ugly, but he still had to maintain a respectful face, "I won't bother my father, I will take a step back first."

When he walked out of the palace, his livid face and the freezing temperature all over his body made the attendants behind him hardly dare to approach him.Shen Zhuomin didn't pay attention to them, just clenched the hand beside her into a fist, gritted her teeth and spoke.

"Shen Jinghe...Okay, you're doing very well."

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