mountain and river oath

Shu Zilan picks up the vegetables and eats them in small mouthfuls. He comes from a rich and powerful family, and the rules of the family are complicated.The two of them ate in silence, Zhao Jing put down his chopsticks, and Wang Lu walked in suddenly, saying, "Your Highness, Zhang Jun is looking for you"

"What is it?" Zhao Jing asked.

"One of his soldiers raped a woman. The woman couldn't bear the humiliation and threw herself into the river. His parents cried out for grievances outside the city," said Wang Lu.

"What's the use of keeping such a person, kill him and hang his head on the city wall to show the public," Zhao Jing said decisively.

"But" Wang Lu said in embarrassment.

"What's wrong?" Shu Zilan saw Wang Lu's embarrassment and asked with concern.

"He is the son of Aunt Zhang Jun. Aunt Zhang Jun has only one son. He has been spoiled and spoiled since he was a child, and he has developed a domineering temperament. Commander, Zhang Jun was preparing to promote him as a lieutenant general, but unexpectedly, he did not control himself and committed such a heinous crime," Wang Lu said.

"Where's Zhang Jun?" Zhao Jing asked.

"Kneeling outside the door?" Wang Lu said.

"Call him in," Zhao Jing said.

"Yes." Wang Lu went out, and after a while, Zhang Jun followed Wang Lu in. When he saw Zhao Jing, he immediately knelt down. Zhao Jing looked at Zhang Jun, "How do you restrain your subordinates and let him commit such a heinous crime?"

"This subordinate knows his mistake and is willing to be punished, please forgive him," Zhang Jun bowed his head.

"When I first entered the city, I said that sex with women is not allowed, otherwise there will be no mercy. If I go back on my word and let him go, how can I restrain this group of people?" Zhao Jing said with a pale face.

"Your Highness can beat him with fifty army sticks, or other methods, as long as he is spared," Zhang Jun said.

"As his superior, you should restrain your subordinates and pay you a three-month fine. Go down," Zhao Jing said.

"Your Highness, please forgive him. He is the only son in the family. If he dies, my aunt will not be able to survive either," Zhang Jun kowtowed.

"Go down," Zhao Jing ignored Zhang Jun's plea.

Seeing that Zhao Jing refused to let go, Zhang Jun went back disappointed.

"Wang Lu" Zhao Jing said.

"Yes" Wang Lu said.

"Order to put him in prison, behead tomorrow at noon, and hang his head for public display," Zhao Jing said.

"Yes" Wang Lu took the order, turned and walked out.

Shu Zilan looked at Zhao Jing, hesitant to speak.

"What do you want to say?" Zhao Jing looked at Shu Zilan and asked.

"Killing his cousin, Zhang Jun will be disappointed," Shu Zilan said.

"Military orders are like a mountain, you can't break them just because he is Zhang Jun and my attendant," Zhao Jing said in embarrassment.

"Yes" Shu Zilan sighed in a low voice.

Zhao Jing remained silent.

In the dead of night, Shu Zilan was sitting in front of the window, leaning on the pillow, holding a book in her hand, and watching quietly. Wang Lu gently opened the door, and walked in with his head. Shu Zilan looked at Wang Lu in surprise and said, "What's the matter?" ?”

"My lord, Zhang Jun is asking to see you outside the door," Wang Lu said.

"Not seen," Shu Zilan said.

"Young Master" Wang Lu couldn't bear to say.

"Send the message," Shu Zilan said.

Wang Lu turned and went out. After a while, he walked in. Shu Zilan looked at Wang Lu. Wang Lu said anxiously, "Master, Zhang Jun is kneeling outside the door and refuses to leave."

"Let him kneel," Shu Zilan said.

Wang Lu said in embarrassment, "My lord, please save him."

"I can't save it," Shu Zilan said.

"My lord, you can, His Highness only listens to you," Wang Lu said.

Shu Zilan looked at Wang Lu, who hurriedly lowered his head and stood anxiously,

"Forget it, let him in," Shu Zilan said.

"Yes" Wang Lu was overjoyed and hurried out. Zhang Jun followed Wang Lu in, immediately knelt on the ground and kowtowed, "Please save my cousin, my lord."

"Zhang Jun, do you understand that your cousin raped an underage girl, forced her to commit suicide in a well, and made her parents distraught," Shu Zilan said.

"The subordinates know that it was my lack of restraint that caused him to make mistakes. I will strictly discipline him in the future and promise not to do it again," Zhang Jun promised.

"The mistake has been made, it's too late to regret it," Shu Zilan said.

"Young master, please save him. He is so young. He just got married. When he left, his wife was just pregnant. The child cannot live without a father," Zhang Jun said hastily.

"Stop talking, I can't help it," Shu Zilan refused.

"My lord, you have a solution. Only you can save him. As long as you plead with His Highness, he will definitely listen to you," Zhang Jun said.

"He won't compromise on this matter," Shu Zilan said.

"How come, His Highness can do anything for the son, even if it violates the principle," Zhang Jun said.

Shu Zilan felt a pang in his heart, this was the last thing he wanted to mention.

"Stop talking, I can't save you," Shu Zilan said.

"Young master, you save him"

"Zhang Jun, you've been with Prince Jing for many years, and you're someone close to him. How can you know how to break the law at this time? Make it difficult for him," Shu Zilan couldn't help questioning.

Zhang Jun was stunned, and he said for a long time, "I am His Royal Highness's personal attendant, and I will stand by his side at any time, but these things do not conflict with this matter, His Highness can punish him severely, and establish military prestige." , I have no objection, I just ask him to save his life."

"He said that if you rape a woman, you will be killed without mercy," Shu Zilan said.

"But you can be a little more flexible. There have been many such cases throughout the ages," Zhang Jun said.

"Humanity or law, which one is better?" Shu Zilan looked at Zhang Jun and said.

"Laws and disciplines must consider human feelings, otherwise how can we convince the public?" Zhang Jun said.

"You mean, if Prince Jing punishes your cousin, you won't accept it," Shu Zilan said sharply.

"Subordinates dare not," Zhang Jun hurriedly bowed his head, but his expression made Shu Zilan understand that Zhang Jun was dissatisfied.

"Go down, tomorrow at noon, you go and see him off." Shu Zilan looked at Wang Lu and said, "Send him out."

Seeing that Shu Zilan was not talking, Zhang Jun knew that it was impossible to ask for help. He stood up and said, "My lord, I want to ask, where is His Highness's fairness? He released Yeqi for his own sake and to save you. This is already a beheading." He didn’t say anything. I’ve been by his side for many years and grew up with him, and now I’m kneeling at his feet, begging him hard, as long as he let someone go, he won’t. Fairness, this is military discipline, if you want to deal with it, he is No. 1." After Zhang Jun finished speaking, he was surprised to see Wang Lu staring at him dumbfounded, Shu Zilan's expression was deep and thoughtful, Zhang Jun was afraid, he In order to figure out what he said so quickly, he hastily knelt down, kowtowed and said, "My lord, I was wrong, please don't tell your highness."

"Go down," Shu Zilan whispered.

Zhang Jun hurriedly got up and followed Wang Lu out. His body was trembling, his heart was fluctuating, and he was worried.

"Wang Lu, what should I do?" Zhang Jun looked at Wang Lu and asked.

"How could you say such a thing? His Highness gave you everything today. If His Highness hadn't saved you, you would have starved to death long ago. How can you speak nonsense here, talking all about His Highness? What's more, What an important person the young master is. We have been able to go all the way to break through Liangguan, Wuguan, and recover Yangguan. You have made great contributions to the young master. Even if you give up everyone, you must save the young master, and your cousin is just a commander-in-chief. , If you make a small effort, you will be compared with the young master, your heart is high," Wang Lu said dissatisfiedly.

"I" Zhang Jun didn't know what to say.

"To be a human being, you must know how to be grateful. His Highness has his difficulties. As servants, we should be more considerate of His Highness, instead of relying on our being His Highness's confidants and being proud of being favored." Wang Lu looked at Zhang Jun and said.

"I was wrong," Zhang Jun said.

"You must never say such things again in the future, Your Highness will be sad," Wang Lu said.

"Will the young master tell His Highness?" Zhang Jun looked at Wang Lu and asked tentatively.

"Young master is kind and generous, he won't say anything, don't worry," Wang Lu said.

"Oh" Zhang Jun said absent-mindedly, he was still afraid and anxious.

Shu Zilan was sitting in front of the window. He had no intention of reading, blowing out the candles, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep. From time to time, he remembered Zhang Jun's words in his ears. Zhao Jing released Yeqi in order to save him. Did their relationship start from the beginning? Zhang Jun is Zhao Jing's personal attendant and is responsible for Zhao Jing's personal safety. If he said such a sentence unintentionally, he may have been dissatisfied deep in his heart. How can such a person stay? By Zhao Jing's side, once Zhao Jing is in danger, Zhang Jun is the most likely to devour the Lord. Should he tell Zhao Jing?However, Zhang Jun had stayed by Zhao Jing's side for many years, and they had a deep relationship. He and Zhao Jing had just met each other and their relationship had just stabilized. If he told Zhao Jing about Zhang Jun, would Zhao Jing feel embarrassed?He asked Zhao Jing to choose between trusting himself or trusting his brother?If Zhao Jing chooses Zhang Jun, how should he deal with himself?Is it like Zhao Chong, who gradually doubts himself and doesn't believe in himself, should he do it?Shu Zilan was in a dilemma for a while, but if he didn't say anything, Zhao Jing would not be on guard against Zhang Jun. If Zhang Jun turned against him, Zhao Jing's life would be in danger. Let's just say it, no matter what their feelings are, as long as Zhao Jing is alive.Shu Zilan was in a daze all night and couldn't sleep well. When the sky was slightly bright, he got up.

Wang Lu looked at Shu Zilan in surprise, with a haggard face, as if he hadn't slept well all night.

"My lord, are you uncomfortable?" Wang Lu asked Shu Zilan to wash her up.

"No," Shu Zilan said lightly.

"Has your highness come down?" Shu Zilan asked.

"Here we come. Your Highness guesses that the young master is still sleeping. He is worried about disturbing the young master. He is practicing sword in the yard," Wang Lu said.

A smile appeared on Shu Zilan's face.After he finished washing and washing, he changed into a crescent white shirt and walked out of the room. Zhao Jing was practicing sword in the yard. Shu Zilan looked at it and was even more surprised. Zhao Jing's progress in swordsmanship was getting deeper and deeper.

Seeing Shu Zilan, Zhao Jing jumped to Shu Zilan's side from the air, and said with a smile, "Woke up so early?"

"I can't sleep anymore," Shu Zilan said.

"What's the matter, are you uncomfortable?" Zhao Jing asked with concern.

"No." Shu Zilan shook her head slightly.

Zhao Jing was worried, put one hand on Shu Zilan's pulse, and tasted it carefully, after a while he let go of Shu Zilan's hand

"I said it's fine," Shu Zilan said.

"I'm worried about you." Zhao Jing looked at Shu Zilan and said.

Shu Zilan smiled, Zhao Jing followed suit and said, "Let's go have breakfast."

"Wait a minute," Shu Zilan said.He looked at Zhao Jing hesitantly, hesitating whether he should say

"What's the matter?" Zhao Jing asked in confusion when he saw Shu Zilan hesitated.

Forget it, let's talk, Shu Zilan said in a low voice, "Beware of Zhang Jun"

Zhao Jing looked solemn, and said, "What's wrong?"

"Zhang Jun is already dissatisfied," Shu Zilan said in a low voice.

Zhao Jing looked at Shu Zilan without saying a word, Shu Zilan's heart sank gradually, Zhao Jing didn't believe him, forget it, if he didn't believe it, the relationship had just begun, how could he endure the feeling full of suspicion, Shu Zilan's expression was gloomy and sad, He turned to leave.

Looking at Shu Zilan's expression, Zhao Jing knew that he had misunderstood, so Zhao Jing hurriedly grabbed Shu Zilan, hugged her in his arms and said, "I believe you"

Shu Zilan looked at Zhao Jing in surprise, and said "Really"

Zhao Jing grabbed Shu Zilan's hand and said, "Fool, how can I not trust you? Although we have only known each other for a short time, we know each other well. I know that you are cautious and will not speak ill of others unless you have to. You told me because you were worried about my safety, right?"

"I..." Shu Zilan looked at Zhao Jing, only feeling happy in her heart.

"In this world, anyone can hurt me, only you can't, right?" Zhao Jing looked at Shu Zilan and said.

Shu Zilan nodded slightly.

"I believe you, do you believe me?" Zhao Jing looked at Shu Zilan and asked.

"I believe" Shu Zilan said with certainty. He looked at Zhao Jing, and his eyes were full of Zhao Jing. He liked this feeling of mutual trust and mutual delivery. His life was no longer empty. There was a person standing behind him. Rely on each other, trust each other, deliver to each other, accompany each other, and spend a long life together.

Zhang Jun's cousin was finally beheaded, and his head was hung on the top of the city as a warning. The army was shocked for a while, and no one dared to commit crimes against the wind. Zhao Jing ordered Wang Lu to prepare 100 taels of silver, and went to the door to give it to the girl's parents. He repeatedly pleaded guilty, and the girl The resentment in the hearts of the parents gradually disappeared, and they lived with peace of mind.