Clear and Muddy Loss of Love

It is shocking to report that Yizhou has fallen

Nangong Rang sat on the seat of the carriage, and Sijiu knelt at his feet to pinch his calf.

Nangong Rang sighed heavily: "Forty-nine."

"The slave is here."

"How long have you been serving by my side?"

Sijiu kept moving his hands, and replied in a low voice: "The slave doesn't remember either, but he has been by His Majesty's side since he can remember."

Nan Gongrang recalled it, and said with emotion: "It's been 40 years?"

Sijiu didn't answer, Nangong Rang said to himself again: "You are not too young now, you don't need to ask yourself to do this kind of thing yourself, bring two smart and clever people to share the burden for you."

Sijiu got up and knelt down to the other side, kneading the other leg for Nangong Rang: "It is a blessing that I have cultivated for several lifetimes to be able to follow His Majesty in this life. I am not at ease if I leave this close thing to others. .”

Nangong let a smile, and said leisurely: "You are too impulsive, even if you want to be loyal to me, you don't have to cut off that baby. Even if you have to cut it, you should keep a man and a half girl..."

Sijiu also laughed: "Why do you want an innocent girl to be a widow for this slave? In fact, I have often thought these past few years, if this slave is a blessed one, I would ask God to let this slave walk ahead of His Majesty... But I am worried about other things." The servant can't serve His Majesty well, so he dared to let His Majesty go ahead, and if the servant goes with you, it will be a good beginning and a good end."

Sijiu's remarks can be said to be a great arrogance. Since ancient times, no one has dared to discuss the affairs of the afterlife in front of the king, and any one would be punished.

But after all, Sijiu has served Nangong Rang for more than 40 years. He was a servant born in Nangong Mansion, and he and Nangong Rang were similar in age and grew up together.Originally trained according to the standards of a book boy, but Sijiu had no ink in his chest and ended up only being a follower.

For more than 40 years, they have been together day and night. Although the two have no blood relationship and are different from monarchs and ministers, their relationship is deeper than that of some blood relatives.

Knowing Sijiu's loyalty to him, Nangong Rang laughed instead of anger after hearing these words, and scolded: "You old bastard is getting bolder and bolder. What's the matter? Do you still want me to take care of your funeral? Or do you say Afraid that I can't make good arrangements for your old age?"

Sijiu replied with a smile: "I don't dare, I have a natural elm head, I can tell His Majesty what is on my mind, Your Majesty forgives me."

Nangong Rang sighed softly: "I know, this is where you excel. Since I became the throne, I have heard hundreds of lies every day. You are the only one who remains loyal. If all the courtiers are like you, I will It will be more worry-free.”

"Thank you, Your Highness, for the compliment."

Nangongrang was silent for a while, and asked, "Sijiu."

"The slave is here."

"Do you think I should have followed E Rihe's advice back then?"

"What does His Majesty mean?"

"Hey, cutting the weeds does not remove the roots, and the spring breeze blows and regenerates. Back then, I had a lot of things to do in the grassland. I thought that Suhebalu's fugitive sons and daughters were just yellow-mouthed children. I didn't expect it. More than ten years have actually made his son a climate, and raised a banner to rebel against me."

"Your Majesty, this slave thinks that Your Majesty is the Son of Heaven, who is destined to return. There are many generals in the imperial court, and there are countless generals who are good at fighting. The reason why foreign thieves can occupy Yizhou is because Yizhou is located in a remote place. It’s just that the news is not well-informed. When His Majesty returns to the capital, he will dispatch the army to move north and will surely wipe out this group of rebels in one fell swoop.”

"Hmm! That's right."

The maid outside the carriage greeted her and said, "See Your Highness."

Nangong Rang looked out the car window and asked, "Who's here?"

Nangong Jingnu replied crisply: "Father, you are my minister."

Nangong Rang waved his hand: "Go down first."

Sijiu got up and got out of the carriage.

"Come in, my son."

Nangong Jingnv jumped into the carriage: "I will see my father."

Nangong Rang showed a rare smile: "They are all 15-year-old girls, and they are still so unstable."

"Father~!"

Nangong Rang patted the seat beside him: "My son, sit next to Emperor Father."

"Yes."

Nangong Jingnv knelt on the seat of the carriage and beat Nangong Rang's shoulders: "Father, are you tired? My son will give you a beat."

Nangongrang's face showed a contented expression of enjoying the family relationship, and he raised his hand and patted one of the shoulders: "Put some strength here."

Nangong Jingnv smiled sweetly, and punched it heavily with her small fists.

Nangong Rang squinted his eyes comfortably: "Qi Yan has done a great job in saving him, my son, tell me what kind of rewards the Emperor Father can give him?"

"My son doesn't understand, it's all up to my father to decide. But according to my son's observation, the son-in-law doesn't like gold and silver things, but only has a soft spot for books and ancient scrolls."

Nangong Rang smiled lightly: "Your father made the decision for your father even though you clearly wanted him to make the decision. Has my son also learned to be devious?"

Nangong Jingnu blushed, and said softly: "I have been bothered by my father's recklessness and naughtiness all these years. Since he married the son-in-law, he has made my son understand many truths."

Nangong Rang became interested, and signaled Nangong Jingnv to stop: "Oh? Tell Father and Emperor what my son has learned?"

Nangong Jingnv said enthusiastically: "The son-in-law made my son-in-law understand that no matter where he is, his status and etiquette cannot be dismissed. He also taught his son-in-law not to blindly ask for help when encountering a problem that cannot be solved temporarily, but to put it aside first. Let’s look back later when we grow up.”

Nangong Rang saw that his daughter's eyes were shining brightly, exuding an unprecedented look, and heard her continue: "A few days ago, the son-in-law and the son-in-law read a volume together, and used Xunzi's persuasion to encourage the son-in-law to study more. The son-in-law also said : Books can make people understand things and open their eyes. Every book is the heartfelt words of the ancestors. Life is short, so listen to what they have to say, and you can avoid detours.”

When Nangong Jingnv said this, she couldn't help but raised the corners of her mouth, and said in a low voice: "The son-in-law said that he will teach his son-in-law to read in the future, and the son-in-law has already agreed."

As someone who has experienced it, Nangong Rang could tell at a glance that his daughter had developed feelings for the son-in-law.

Originally, he was still thinking: If his daughter is not satisfied, after he eradicates the Lu family, he will secretly get rid of Qi Yan and choose a better one for Nangong Jingnv.

From this point of view, it is unnecessary.

"Since Qi Yan loves books so much, I will reward him with three hundred rare copies."

"Thank you, Father."

"Ah."

"Father..."

"Ok?"

"My son is a little curious, why is the father so eager to return to Beijing?"

Nangong Rang thought for a moment, and ordered all the servants and servants outside the car to retreat ten steps away, looked at Nangong Jingnv and said seriously: "My son has grown up now. Father, I want to tell you that women have not been allowed to participate in politics since ancient times."

Nangong Jingnv's eyes dimmed: "My son understands, I won't ask any more questions from now on."

Unexpectedly, Nangong Rang shook his head: "You are the only direct bloodline of the father, and the father has never restrained you with the palace rules and the etiquette of the daughter's family. It's just that you have to understand one thing. Yanguan records, if you have doubts in the future, you must learn to choose the right time and occasion. You will understand that Yanguan's pen is sharper than a knife, and even the father has to be cautious in his words and deeds."

"My son understands!"

"Well, last night..."

Nangong Jingnv and Nangong Rang had a secret conversation for half an hour, and lunch just happened to be ready.

She knelt and said goodbye and walked to her carriage.

On the small table in the carriage was a plate of dry food, and two plates of rabbit meat that had already been cut.

One of the plates is shiny and yellow, with fragrant gravy flowing; the other plate is some burnt or bloodshot parts.

Qi Yan put down the knife in his hand: "Your Highness came back just in time, the meal is ready." After saying that, he pushed the plate of roasted rabbit meat that was Huang Cancan over.

Nangong Jingnv sat next to Qi Yan, and took away the disheveled barbecue in front of her.Pulled his own plate and put it in front of the two of them: "I ate a few pieces of pastries at Father's, and I'm not very hungry now. This plate of rabbit meat is enough for us to eat together, so throw away the dish that is not in shape."

Qi Yan smiled without saying a word, took the wet cloth aside and handed it to Nangong Jingnv: "Your Highness, wipe your hands first."

"Thank you."

After quietly finishing her lunch, Nangong Jingnu leaned on the soft cushion: "Can your back injury still endure?"

"It's much better, Your Highness don't have to worry."

"By the way, Father rewarded you with three hundred volumes of rare and ancient books, and he will send someone to deliver them when he returns home."

Qi Yan showed joy: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness."

After resting for a while, the carriage drove away.

Nangong Jingnv suddenly sat up straight, came to sit beside Qi Yan, leaned into her ear and whispered: "Every word I will say to you next is confidential, you must not reveal a word, you know? "

Qi Yan's heart skipped a beat, and she nodded calmly.

"Last night, the Jiedu envoy of Kitakyushu sent an emergency report from eight hundred miles. On the 25th of last month, the remnants of the grassland secretly assembled the old slaves of the grassland to kill the guards, seized more than [-] horses, and captured Yizhou City... The Jiedu envoy of Kyushu led a large army to fight Invincible, order someone to ask Father for help."

"Cough, cough, cough..." Qi Yan covered her mouth and bent down, coughing violently.

Nangong Jingnv was shocked: "Qi Yan!"

Qi Yan waved his hands, pressed his back and said in pain, "Suddenly there is a sharp pain in my waist, I am in unbearable pain."

Qi Yan lay down on the table, as if she couldn't straighten up because of the pain.

Nangong Jingnv panicked, she didn't know where to put her hands, she wanted to help Qi Yan but she was afraid of accidentally touching her wound: "Be patient, I will pass on the imperial doctor to you."

Qi Yan grabbed Nangong Jingnu's arm and said weakly: "Your Highness, don't go..."

"I'm not leaving, I'm just passing on the imperial doctor for you."

"Your Highness, it's alright, my subject. It's better not to delay your journey." After speaking, she slowly sat up straight.

Nangong Jingnv felt even more distressed when she saw that Qi Yan's face was pale, with a thin layer of sweat covering her face, and even her lips had lost their color.

He murmured: "Why is this happening? Could it be that the imperial doctor didn't make a clear diagnosis? Did you suffer from internal injuries?"

Qi Yan shook her head: "Your Highness...can you let me rely on you?"

"Good! But, is your back all right?"

"The minister knows it well."

Nangong Jingnv sat up straight and opened her arms: "Slow down."

Qi Yan slowly leaned into Nangong Jingnv's arms, took a few breaths and slowly closed her eyes.

"My Dawei territory will definitely not allow any aliens to occupy it."

Nangong Jingnu said angrily: "Don't worry about it when you're in such pain! Father has made his own decision, and Yizhou will be taken back soon..."

"Ah."

……

"Your Highness."

"Ok?"

"Father, did you say who rebelled?"

"It seems to be the orphan of a certain royal family in the grassland, named Qiyan Agula..."