mountain and river oath

Zhao Jing did not expect King Yu to move so quickly. The next day, Zhao Jing was having dinner in the mansion, and the father-in-law in the palace came to announce the decree. He Minzhi and Shi Shuzilan, the head of Prince Yu's house, accompanied and assisted. As soon as the news came out, the court was in an uproar. Everyone was vying for the position of disaster relief in Rongyang. Unexpectedly, the emperor had already decided on a candidate, and it turned out to be someone who had been in the harem for a long time without any merit. Prince, everyone is guessing the deep meaning behind the emperor's edict, Zhao Jing has already made it easy, and is taking Wang Lu and Zhang Jun with them to prepare their bags for Rongyang.

Shu Zilan didn't expect Zhao Jing's action to be so fast. As soon as the imperial decree was issued, Zhao Jing had already packed his luggage and sent servants to inform Shu Zilan to gather at the east gate of the imperial city. When they arrived at the east gate, they saw Zhao Jing riding a tall horse waiting at the east gate for a long time.

Shu Zilan was about to step forward when she heard a voice unexpectedly,

"Rong Qing" Shu Zilan turned her head, a bright smile bloomed on her handsome face,

"Why are you here?" Shu Zilan said happily.

"It's your first time traveling far away, I'm not at ease, I'm here to see you off" Zhao Chong looked at Shu Zilan and said.

"What are you worried about?" Shu Zilan looked at Zhao Chongdao.

"Don't go," Zhao Chong said hesitantly.

Shu Zilan laughed, "The emperor has ordered me to assist the sixth prince to go to Rongyang for disaster relief, how can I disobey the order, not to mention, doesn't the prince want to know how powerful Zhao Jing is? Only I can keep an eye on him, I can find out his details during this trip to Rongyang, and then we can control him," Shu Zilan said in a low voice.

Zhao Chong nodded helplessly, looking at Shu Zilan with reluctance.

Shu Zilan lowered her head, took out a shiny jade pendant from her waist, and handed it to Zhao Chong, Zhao Chong happily took it over,

"Rong Qing" Zhao Chong looked at Shu Zilan in disbelief.

A blush appeared on Shu Zilan's fair face. Zhao Chong grabbed Shu Zilan's hand excitedly.

"Rong Qing, be careful when going here," Zhao Chong said.

"I know." Shu Zilan pushed away Zhao Chong's hand and said softly, "I'm leaving."

"Okay" Zhao Chong looked at Shu Zilan.

Shu Zilan raised his whip and walked towards Zhao Jing. Zhao Chong looked at Shu Zilan's back from behind, and suddenly regretted why he let Shu Zilan leave. He could let others go, but he didn't say anything, and stared at Shu Zilan in a daze. Zhao Jing left.

More than a dozen steeds with bright coats and fat bodies were galloping on the road. Several people did not rest on the road and missed the inn. When it was time to eat, they stopped in a wilderness. Wang Lu and Shu Zilan's personal attendants prepared While cooking, Zhao Jing got off his horse and looked at Shu Zilan's face turning slightly pale.

"What's wrong?" Zhao Jing asked.

"It's okay," Shu Zilan said.

"Not feeling well?" Zhao Jing said.

"It's okay." Shu Zilan's face turned pale, her body trembled, and she sat and rested under a big tree that hugged her.

Zhao Jing's hand rested on Shu Zilan's wrist, his pulse was beating strongly, Zhao Jing heaved a sigh of relief, Shu Zilan quickly withdrew his arm, and closed his eyes slightly.

"Hehe" Zhao Jing laughed.

"What's so funny?" Shu Zilan said dissatisfiedly.

"It seems that you haven't ridden a horse for a long time, and your thighs are worn out," Zhao Jing said.

Shu Zilan was silent.

"Thighs are the most sensitive. As long as the skin is broken, it will hurt very much. It's hard for you to hold back." Zhao Jing looked at Shu Zilan and said.

Shu Zilan closed her eyes not to look at Zhao Jing.

Zhao Jing took out a green bottle from the bag and handed it to Shu Zilan,

"I'm going out to pick up some firewood," Zhao Jing said, got up and left.

Half an hour later, Zhao Jing came back with firewood in his arms, and saw that Shu Zilan was still snuggling under the big tree, the shirt on her body changed from bright yellow to lotus color, her complexion slightly improved, and when she sensed Zhao Jing's return, he Open your eyes and say "thank you"

Zhao Jing handed the firewood to Wang Lu beside him, sat beside Shu Zilan, and said, "Is it better?"

"Well, your medicine is very effective," Shu Zilan said.

"This is the Wang family's secret medicine," Zhao Jing said.

"Wang family generals are born, there must be a lot of this kind of medicine," Shu Zilan said.

"This is the best medicine for golden sores," Zhao Jing said.

"General Wang loves you," Shu Zilan said.

"Yes, although I'm not his grandson, but he treated me very well," Zhao Jing said.

Shu Zilan felt uncomfortable, he and Zhao Jing were not familiar enough to talk about each other's relatives.

"When can we reach Rongyang?" Shu Zilan changed the subject.

"If you don't rest day and night, it will take three days," Zhao Jing said.

"Rongyang was seriously affected by the disaster. If we arrive one day earlier, the people there will receive relief," Shu Zilan said.

"Another reason?" Zhao Jing said.

"You have to take a look at the prefect of Rongyang by surprise," Shu Zilan said.

"Yes, although Duan Zhenli, the prefect of Rongyang, holds a local position, he has great authority in the capital and has a good reputation among officials. In a few years, he may be transferred to serve in the middle of the capital," said Zhao Jing.

"Duan Zhenli is a tactful man who is extremely good at management. There are very few officials in the capital who don't know him. Do you think there is something wrong with him?" Shu Zilan asked.

"What do you think?" Zhao Jing asked instead.

Shu Zilan looked at Zhao Jing, surprised at his sensitivity, "His official authority is too good, only one-sided applause, there must be something wrong with it," Shu Zilan said.

"Yes," Zhao Jing said appreciatively. "Duan Zhenli must have a big problem. This time we have to hurry up and take four days to cover the eight-day journey, just to give him a surprise."

"If we reveal the whereabouts in advance, Duan Zhenli will definitely whitewash the peace, and we will not see the truth," Shu Zilan said.

"So our trip should be as fast as possible. It's just hard work, sir," Zhao Jing said apologetically.

"Where's Mr. He Minzhi?" Shu Zilan said, there were only the two of them on the way, and they didn't see He Minzhi, the servant of the Ministry of Industry. Shu Zilan had been puzzled for a long time, but he never asked.

"Master He is old, how can he withstand such bumps, I will let him come slowly behind," Zhao Jing said.

Shu Zilan listened, but understood in her heart that this was only half, and there was another reason, Zhao Jing asked He Minzhi to act as a smoke to confuse Duan Zhenli, making him think that Zhao Jing and his party were coming slowly, but in fact he had already left and arrived at Rongtian very early. Yang, this trick is wonderful, it not only took care of He Minzhi, but also confused Duan Zhenli, such a strategy of killing two birds with one stone, Zhao Jing's scheming, Shu Zilan thought calmly, but she began to be wary of Zhao Jing in her heart.

"Master, the meal is ready." Wang Lu came over and said.

"Okay, let's go eat," Zhao Jing looked at Shu Zilan and said.

Shu Zilan followed Zhao Jing to dinner, and several of them hurriedly ate in the field, got on their horses, and continued to run.

Four days later, a few people arrived outside Rongyang City. After several days of traveling, Shu Zilan looked thin and tired, covered in dust and dust, but Zhao Jing was still full of energy, and he could not see a trace of fatigue while riding on the horse. Resting in an inn, Shu Zilan walked into the inn, ignoring the tiredness all over her body, and ordered the child to bring up a bucket of water. These days, he has been sleeping in the wind and walking day and night. He has long wanted to take a bath, but he was patient and did not Said, bear it, when he arrived at the inn, he couldn't take it anymore, Shu Zilan had just finished washing.

"Are you there?" Zhao Jing gently knocked on the door.

"Come in" Shu Zilan said.

Zhao Jing pushed open the door, he was suddenly stunned, Shu Zilan put on a green dress and looked handsome and handsome, her long black hair was wetly draped over her shoulders, the whole person was innocent and charming, looking at Zhao Jing Jing's heart beat wildly.

"What's the matter?" Shu Zilan asked.

"We're going to the city tonight." Zhao Jing steadied himself, not looking at Shu Zilan's face, and said calmly.

"Okay, in what capacity?" Shu Zilan asked.

"What do you think?" Zhao Jing said.

The corner of Shu Zilan's mouth curled into a smile, and said, "Identity as a businessman"

"It's exactly what I want," Zhao Jing said with a smile.

"Businessmen seek profit. As long as there are profitable places, there are merchants. Now Rongyang is suffering, but there are still merchants operating here. It is most suitable for us to pretend to be merchants," Shu Zilan said.

"What kind of businessman are we pretending to be?" Zhao Jing asked.

"How about the grain merchant?" Shu Zilan looked at Zhao Jing and asked.

"Okay," Zhao Jing said, "Today we will go and see how the prefect of Rongyang did disaster relief."

"Okay" Shu Zilan replied.

In the evening, a few people pretended to be businessmen and brought a few mules into the city. When they entered Rongyang City, Zhao Jing's frown was never loosened. Everyone opened their mouths and looked at this hell on earth in amazement. Rongyang City was reduced to ruins in this century-old flood.

The bustling shopping malls disappeared, and the smooth and tidy streets collapsed completely, revealing a big pit with a pool of muddy floods inside. Some of the houses at both ends of the road collapsed, with no prototype visible, and some just collapsed walls. , exposed the bare wooden beams of the houses, and some houses were overturned by the strong wind, only a few beams and columns stood there empty, and the rubble and wood from the collapsed houses were piled up on the ground, as well as drifting from nowhere. The purple and emerald green clothes, stained with mud, fell on the ground, embellishing this barren world.

"I didn't expect Rongyang to be so severely affected by the disaster," Shu Zilan said solemnly.

"Yes." Zhao Jing said, the severity of Rongyang's disaster was far beyond his surprise.

"Why didn't you see the figure of the government?" Shu Zilan asked.

Zhao Jing remained silent, and led the mule through the dilapidated street.

They walked into the place where the citizens lived densely, and only heard the mournful cries of children and old people. Zhao Jing only took a look, dropped the silver, turned and walked out, his chest was violently shaking.

"Rongyang Flower Street has always been famous all over the country for its many beauties, we might as well go and have a look there," Shu Zilan said.

"Okay, let's go and have a look," Zhao Jing said with a gloomy face.

A few people walked to Rongyang Flower Street. It was like a paradise. It was not affected by the flood at all. There were people mourning across the wall, and beyond the wall, there was a scene of prosperity and prosperity.

Palace lanterns were lit up on the buildings on Huajie Street, illuminating the whole street like daytime. A woman in a gorgeous dress, with waving buds in her hair, waving a peach-colored handkerchief, leaned against the gate of the opera building, Greet guests coming and going with a soft, waxy and sticky voice.

"Objective, come on, let's play." The woman grabbed Zhao Jing's shirt, Zhao Jing pushed the woman away, the woman was angry, and saw Zhao Jing's gloomy face, swallowing curse words, and then greeted other guests .

"Don't worry about it, let's find an inn to stay," Shu Zilan said.

Zhao Jing remained silent.

"Let's go." Shu Zilan ignored Zhao Jing, turned around and walked out of Huajie, Zhao Jing followed from a distance.