Clear and Muddy Loss of Love

How can we talk about the clean-up of old feuds

During dinner, Nangong Jingnv sat alone at the dining table, and the seat opposite was vacant.

There was a sound of footsteps coming from the door, Nangong Jingnv's eyes lit up and looked towards the door, then they turned down in a flash.

Qiu Ju slapped Wanfu: "Return to Your Highness, the son-in-law's sleeping servants dare not disturb you, do you want to invite me again?"

"No need."

Nangong Jingnv barely ate a few mouthfuls and felt a little stuffy in her heart, so she put down her chopsticks: "I'm full."

"Your Highness hasn't eaten for a day, should you use more?"

"No appetite, let's go."

"……Yes."

At night, Nangong Jingnv was lying on the bed, tossing and turning.

The thought of Qi Yan's plan to leave makes her extremely irritable, but there is nothing she can do.

She found that Qi Yan seemed gentle and courteous, but in fact he didn't care about anything: he couldn't see his thoughts, he couldn't guess his likes and dislikes.

……

Chaotang, the sky is just getting bright.

At four o'clock last night, an urgent report from eight hundred miles came from the border. It was a letter written by Shangguan Wu, the commander of the suppression of the rebellion.

Shangguan Wu said: He was ordered to lead an army to capture the leader of the rebel army, Qiyan Agula, and led [-] cavalry to chase northward day and night.Chased all the way to the extremely cold North Desert and found no trace of the thief general. The climate in the North Desert is harsh, and the quicksand is thousands of miles away, making it difficult for an army to march.

Shangguan Wu also said that food and water sources are extremely scarce here. He speculated that Qiyan Agula had been buried in the quicksand, and asked His Majesty whether to continue the pursuit.

Nangong ordered Sijiu to read this memorial in the hall, and asked all the ministers to express their opinions.

The courtiers were divided into two factions, one side believed: the spring breeze blows and the grass is cut and the root is not removed, and the spring breeze blows and regenerates, and if you live, you must see people.

The other side thinks: [-]% of the foreign slaves have been wiped out, even if Qiyan Agula is still alive, there is nothing to be afraid of, and it doesn't matter if you don't chase him.

Zhongshu ordered Xing Jingfu to listen carefully to the explanations of the courtiers of the two factions, and stood up holding a jade wat: "Your Majesty Qi Zuo, I have something to say."

"Ah."

"I believe that what the adults on both sides say is reasonable, and you can choose the other. Judging from the report of General Zhenbei: Beimo is not conducive to the march of the army. It is better to order the army to return to the court and leave a small army to take it with them." Enough water and dry food, take off the heavy armor and go into battle lightly, and continue to search for the traces of the bandits."

Nangong Rang stroked his beard: "Continue."

"I think the immediate priority of the imperial court is how to properly resettle the 50 civilians who died innocently in the Battle of Qingyi. Although Qingzhou and Yizhou are located to the north, it will be warmer in a month or so. If not Proper placement of the remains of these people may cause an epidemic. Luobei’s foundation is weak, and once the epidemic breaks out, it may not be able to save itself. 50 is not a small amount. Do these people still have family members? Family pensions, how to deal with people’s funeral ? This is the court's top priority."

What Xing Jingfu said touched Nangong Rang's heart. He has always governed the world with benevolence and virtue.

Although he ordered the murder of 130 million slaves of foreign races to divert public anger for the time being, how many pairs of eyes in the world are concerned about the follow-up of Luobei, and the improper handling may shake the hearts of the people.

What's more, behind him there is an officer holding a pen and knife staring at him. Back then, he was able to sit on the throne because he cleverly used the pen in the officer's hand and the voice of the people.

Nangong Rang is well aware of the strength of officials and the hearts of the people. If you control them, you can win the world, and if you lose them, you can lose the world.

"Aiqing is right. All the people in the world are my people. I am heartbroken when such a major event happened in Luobei. I thought of driving this matter in Luobei. It is a pity that I am old and have just left Yongzhou. After returning from the trip, I am not physically strong enough to travel far..."

A person silently stepped out of the ranks of courtiers and knelt down in the middle of the hall.

The second prince, Nangong Wei, bowed three times, and said in a clear voice: "Show father, my son is willing to go to Luobei for father, to take care of the funeral affairs of the suffering people, control the epidemic, and rebuild the city."

Nangong Wang snickered and said: The second child really wants to turn over and go crazy!

Qi Yan's ingenious plan drove the second child into the abyss. These days, the second child flattered him one after another, and his father never even looked at him.

This group of courtiers saw that their father, Emperor Longyan, was furious, and the second child was not a candidate for the crown prince, and they hadn't mentioned the matter of appointing a crown prince for a long time.

Actually thinking of going to Luobei to grab credit at this juncture?I don't think you even know how you died, do you?

Not to mention that the war in Luobei was initially decided, and the vicious aliens were running around, just say what kind of scene are these 50 corpses?

The weather has been getting warmer recently, and the corpses are probably stinking yellow, and there is a danger of outbreaks of epidemics at any time.Even if he is not infected with the epidemic, he will be disgusted to death if he is disgusting!

Nangong Rang looked at Nangong Wei: It really needs someone who is "heavy enough" in the eyes of the people to come forward to preside over the overall situation, so that people's hearts can be reversed in one fell swoop.

Now that the situation in the DPRK and China is unstable, this time the Luobei rebellion Lu Quan hid in Yaoquan Mountain and never showed up. The most hateful thing is: those disciples of the Taiwei Mansion are also passive and idle.

Thanks to Shangguan Wu, otherwise I would be embarrassed.

"Okay, it's rare that you have such thoughts, I will grant your request."

"My son has one more thing I want to ask my father to agree to."

"Go ahead."

"I want to recruit some doctors to accompany me along the way, and I also need a lot of herbs and seeds to prevent epidemics."

"What's the use of seeds?"

"My son thought: Some epidemics are zoonotic. There are countless cattle, sheep and horses in Luobei. My son is worried that the livestock will be infected with the epidemic by drinking dirty water. So I want to plant some seeds in the pasture for cattle and sheep to prevent epidemics."

Nangong made Long Xin very happy, and praised: "Yes, you are very thoughtful this time, it can be seen that you have learned a lesson."

"Thank you, Father."

Nangong curled his lips in disdain, hoping that the second child would die in Luobei.

Nan Gongping came from a humble background, so he is the eldest son of the emperor in name!

Nangong Jingnv paced and walked in the main hall for half a day, and finally made it to lunch time.

Qiu Ju saw what the master was thinking, and took the initiative to say: "The son-in-law has not eaten since yesterday, and he should wake up after resting for half a day. The kitchen specially boiled millet porridge to nourish the stomach, and the servant girl will go to invite the son-in-law to have a meal." .”

……

Nangong Jingnv sat in the imperial dining hall, feeling uneasy.

There was another sound of footsteps, and the person who made her uneasy finally appeared.

Nangong Jingnv bowed slightly, thought for a while and sat back down.

Qiu Ju retreated with a group of servants.

Qi Yan walked up to Nangong Jingnv, raised her arms and bowed, "Qi Yan sees Your Highness."

"sit down."

"Thank you, Your Highness."

Qi Yan sat down in her seat and lowered her eyes, the master seat didn't move her chopsticks, she could only wait quietly.

Nangong Jingnv took the opportunity to look at Qi Yan: But why did she lose weight after not seeing this person for a day?The redness and swelling on the right cheek had disappeared, which made her feel a little relieved.

"Let's eat."

"Yes."

Nangong Jingnv bit her chopsticks and hesitated for a moment, she still put a bowl of millet porridge in front of Qi Yan.

She said awkwardly: "Qiu Ju boiled it specially for Ben Gong, saying that it nourishes the stomach. Ben Gong doesn't like millet porridge...you can eat it for Ben Gong."

Qi Yan withdrew her gaze and said softly: "Thank you, Your Highness."

Nangong Jingnv fell silent.

She always felt that there seemed to be something missing between them, and after this incident, she finally saw clearly.

What Qi Yan has never changed since her wedding is her respect for herself.

Even if I hit him out of desperation, it was just letting him hide for a day before returning to "as before".

She tried her best to find even a little bit of "unnaturalness" in Qi Yan's face, but she found nothing.

Is it because this person has to do this because of the difference in status between them, or... everything before is his own illusion?

Thinking of this, Nangong Jingnv felt her heart sour and swelled, and she lost her appetite when she saw the table full of delicacies.

Qi Yan finished her porridge quietly, seeing that Nangong Jingnv barely moved her chopsticks, she stood up and poured a bowl of soup for Nangong Jingnv: "Your Highness, please use some."

Unexpectedly, Nangong Jingnv dropped her chopsticks and turned to leave.

Qi Yan looked at the back of the other party who was running away, her deep eyes did not make a single wave, and after a little thought, she chased after him.

This path must be followed no matter what.

How heavy is 130 million human lives?I will never feel guilty anymore...

Qi Yan followed behind, not far or near, all the way back to the bedroom.

Nangong Jingnu threw herself on the bed, but heard Qi Yan's voice: "You guys go down first."

"Yes."

She buried her head in the quilt, pricked up her ears to pay attention to the movements in the hall, she was clearly out of breath, but her heart was uncontrollably looking forward.

Qi Yan sat on the side of the bed and called softly: "Your Highness?"

……

"Your Highness is still angry? Your face is still aching."

……

"If Your Highness ignores the subject again, the subject can only kowtow to apologize?"

Nangong Jingnv immediately sat up and said angrily, "Don't kneel!"

But seeing that Qi Yan didn't intend to get up at all, he realized that he had been fooled.

Just when he was about to explode, he met a bunch of gentle eyes, and immediately lost his temper.

Nangong Jingnv was angry and ashamed: angry that her "worthless" was eaten to death by this person, and she was actually willing in her heart...

He casually grabbed the cushion and threw it on Qi Yan's body, his eyes were red: "Go! What are you doing here?"

Qi Yan took a few hits obediently, begging for mercy: "Your Highness, please be merciful, my old wound is still not healed."

Nangong Jingnv's hands paused, and she shouted again: "Isn't your injury on your back?"

Qi Yan laughed, got up and stood in front of the bed and was about to kneel when she lifted the hem of her robe. Nangong Jingnv threw down the cushion and grabbed Qi Yan's arm: "I told you not to kneel!"

"I lost my composure and committed a capital crime for a while, and I was ashamed overnight after reflecting on it. Other than that, I really don't know how to face His Highness."

Nangong Jingnv said sadly: "Don't mention this matter again... I hit you with my own hand, and you are cleared."

Qi Yan sneered: Two clean?How can the orphan of the supporting plow department settle with the daughter of the Nangong family?

"Thank you, Your Highness."

Nangong Jingnv quickly glanced at Qi Yan, and turned her eyes away: "Your face still hurts?"

Qi Yan sat down on the bed again: "Your Highness."

"Ah."

"Can I stay here tonight?"

Nangong Jingnv's heart beats out of rhythm: Qi Yan's behavior last night really scared her, but she has a vague feeling: if Qi Yan's request is allowed, the relationship between them may become different...

Qi Yan's gentle voice sounded again: "I just want to have a heart-to-heart talk with His Highness."