Huaigui

When Gao Jing finally came, he was startled when he saw Xu Xin covered in blood, but Yu Wenhua quickly calmed him down with one sentence: "The injury is not critical, it's fine."

Looking upwards to the chaos, He Lanmingyue was half kneeling, and Gao Hong sat slumped.

Gao Jing supported Aman's hand and stood up. He knew that he was not fully recovered at this time, so he shouldn't be too presumptuous.When he stepped out, his knees hurt and his legs trembled uncontrollably. Every step he took was like stepping on a knife edge. From the soles of the feet to the knees, every joint and meridian screamed in his body—only he could hear it.

But this action frightened Gao Hong, and even everyone, as imagined.

"How about Gao Jing..."

Haven't the legs been disabled for a long time?

Yu Wenhua called out "Your Majesty" softly, Gao Jing raised his hand and stopped under the steps to signal him to shut up.

In front of me are long steps that I have walked countless times. At that time, I never thought that every step I would go up would be a torment.Gao Jing took a deep breath, fortunately Helan Mingyue saw him, and the surrounding armored soldiers approached, He Lan just drew out his sword to protect him, Gao Jingkong shook his sleeve with his unsupported hand:

"Presumptuous! Rebellious officials and thieves dare to stop me!"

He seems to have rehearsed it thousands of times, or maybe he has the spirit of the emperor in his blood, and he can cleanse the whole world with just a few words.

Gao Jing took two steps, and an armored soldier next to him knelt down in front of him.

The sky and the earth are dim, and the sun is bright.

Tens of thousands of people watched Gao Jing step up all the steps in silence, no one knew his pain.

Enduring the suffocating pain, Gao Jing's face remained unchanged, still as calm as water: "Uncle, you are an elder, and I still call you the old one. Now that the situation is over, I promised He Lan to forgive you for the crime of treason and usurpation. You can surrender."

"You? What qualifications do you have?" Gao Hong covered the wound on his right shoulder and just smiled.

"Because the throne belongs to me." Gao Jingdao, seeing his grim expression, "Uncle doesn't need to have that expression, you once said that I am a heartless person just like father, but let me tell you, what father did, you never Didn't really see through."

Gao Hong laughed wildly: "Hahaha!...Gao Pei? You are more shameless than him! At least he has never excused himself. You are full of benevolence, righteousness and morality. Do you really not know what you have done?...Haha Gao Pei is a fool, thanks to my Yu'er not being taught badly by him—”

"Brother Yu is not your son." Gao Jing said calmly.

What he said didn't mean to persuade anyone, but people couldn't help but want to believe it.

Gao Hong was taken aback for a moment: "...What crazy things are you talking about?"

"I've checked the records of the Shang Palace Bureau. Brother Yu's birthday is in September. Before that, the father rested in the Chaofeng Hall several times, and even if you can sneak up on Chen Cang with the Ling family, uncle, you won't be so accurate, right?" Gao Jing had no intention Said the cruelest words in the most straightforward tone, every word punished, "Uncle never thought of having a child, it was just Ling's wishful thinking, am I right? If this is the case, Brother Yu should be the heir of the emperor. , Really, Wan, is indeed the royal blood."

"... Gao Jing!"

"And you let Ling Shi let him know those things and misled him to think that you were the one who really harmed him. Brother Yu said to me, 'Everyone has his own way', it doesn't matter if you want the crown prince , To pave the way for you, when Murong Yun followed, Brother Yu knew very well—he was destroying himself."

"You shut up, you shut up!"

Gao Jing ignored his madness, and continued: "He deliberately let me investigate, and finally admitted to murdering his brother. If you let him block the gun for you, if the matter fails, he will be exiled and sacrificed." It's just the Ling family. Uncle, you have a good plan."

"..."

"Because you are the elder brother of the emperor, he will never, never kill you."

Gao Hong was immersed in the belated truth, looked at Gao Jing in disbelief, and seemed to be able to say only one word: "No...no...you lied to me, you are the best liar, full of lies!"

"Do I need to lie to you?" Gao Jing said, cold sweat slowly oozing from his forehead and he was about to be unable to hold on.

Aman's hand holding him was trembling and he could tell through his sleeves. Gao Jing had the illusion that he might fall down at any time, but at this time someone supported him from behind and took half of his strength.

He Lan Mingyue didn't say anything, Gao Jing suddenly stopped hurting.

Supported by He Lan, he continued: "Uncle, didn't you rely on the fact that your father would not kill you no matter what the consequences were, and you were charged with murdering your mother and brother, so you brazenly framed the reputation of the First Emperor of the Western Army?"

"...Framed?" Gao Hong stood up slowly.

"Who do you say framed the Western Army?!"

"It's him, and they deserve what they deserve! The power is so powerful, the target of everyone's criticism, and no one else can frame it!"

Half of Gao Hong's sleeve was covered in blood, and it was still dripping red all over the skirt.

He heard Gao Jing laugh noncommittally.

Tai Chi Hall, the most magnificent imperial palace in this dynasty, actually welcomed several battles in two years.Gao Hong looked around, his armored soldiers couldn't even get close and they were all surrounded. Fang Huai, who was placed next to Mei Gong, didn't know if he could carry out his order and kill Mei Gong at the critical moment.

A cavalryman knelt down in front of Yu Wenhua through the sea of ​​people, and reported loudly:

"In the western suburbs of Luoyang City, Miss Tang Feiyi captured Mei Gong alive! Several shadow guards accompanying her were beheaded one by one by her and everyone in Baicheng, and the heads were delivered later!"

The news came so timely that it snuffed out Gao Hong's last trace of life.

So what?

How could he be willing to lose to Gao Jing in the end? !

Gao Hong knew that he had betrayed his relatives, but in a desperate fight, all the organs were dismantled, and all his cronies either surrendered or were killed. When he persuaded Helan Maojia 20 years ago, he walked on this road of no return alone. Unexpectedly, 20 years have passed, Helan Maojia died, the concubine De died and Gao Pei died...

He is still alone.

He let out a night owl-like "Jie Jie" laugh from his throat. He Lan Mingyue didn't have time to pay attention to the good news and supported Gao Jing. His heart sank, and he saw Gao Hong suddenly rushing towards the red pillar in front of the Tai Chi Hall——

It's a pity that Gao Hong didn't die in the end.

Helan Mingyue grabbed Gao Hong's shoulder violently, and the wound started to bleed again, staining his entire palm red.But Helan Mingyue didn't let go, he dragged Gao Hongqiang to hold him down and kicked him on the knee.

The former prince and the short-lived emperor suddenly knelt in front of Gao Jing.

Shame, resignation, anger, madness... All of them together invaded all of Gao Hong's senses. His eyes were blurred, his headache was splitting, and he seemed to be going into a coma the next moment.

"I said you couldn't die."

These were the last words Gao Hong heard before losing consciousness.

After Gao Hong and Mei Gong were captured alive, and Lin Hai surrounded Murong Xun's mansion, the short-lived "Yong'an" reign was declared dead.I don't know if Gao Hong decided on this year name, did he think that it wouldn't even survive the second winter, and future history books will faithfully record this year name, and mentioning it again would only be ridiculed.

At noon, the red sun was in the sky, and Ziwei City stood in a radiance.

Gao Jing lost his strength, and was finally carried by He Lanmingyue into the Nuan Pavilion next to the Taiji Hall to rest on the spot.

"Yu Wenhua went to deal with the rebels, and there were still some small disturbances that did not subside; Ran Yunyang held the Suzaku Order and went to the Sixth Ministry to issue an edict, and Du Shangshu from the Ministry of War helped him, and he will be able to repay in a short time. Yuan Tan has already been released by many courtiers, Yuanying and the princess I will arrive in Luoyang in a few days to help you deal with these remnants, you should rest well."

After Helan Mingyue finished speaking, seeing Gao Jing's eyes straightened, she couldn't help pinching his cheek: "What, are you stupid?"

"Ah?" Gao Jing responded blankly, and slapped himself hard, "I just... I don't have a sense of reality, it seems to be over like this, I thought there would be more and more complicated things..."

He Lan Mingyue deliberately said a few words to comfort him, but Xu Xin is not out of danger yet, and Gao Hong is not dead, so it is still too early to say "the end".

He sat next to Gao Jing, took off his shoes and socks, and gently rubbed a few places where the meridians were stagnated to relieve Gao Jing's pain. Seeing those scars, he frowned: "I know how to be brave."

Gao Jing's voice was very low, and it was very different from that in front of the hall just now: "Where did I try to be brave?"

"It's nonsense, what if someone rushes out to chop you a few times?"

"Acknowledge your fate." After Gao Jing finished speaking, He Lan Mingyue pinched his mouth, faltering to revise his answer, "Isn't it because you are nearby, I'm not afraid of them at all."

"Then let me talk about it." He Lan Mingyue let him go.

"You... your mouth is too stupid, where is his opponent?" He Lan Mingyue made a gesture to hit him after hearing this, Gao Jing quickly covered his head and shrank, "Oh, I was wrong, I was wrong--has Lin Shang returned yet?" ?”

He mentioned that He Lan Mingyue only found out that Lin Shang was not there all this time: "Isn't he by your side?"

"I transferred him to the ghost prison to save Lu Yi. If I were Gao Hong, I would treat everyone as a bargaining chip at this moment. Unfortunately, he probably didn't expect me to come back. He thought you were the only one who held General Xu hostage. Listen Said that Brother Cheng and Queen Mother are fine, wait for me to relax later... Oh yes, Uncle Wang..."

Before the words finished, Aman hurried in from outside the Nuan Pavilion, his eyes were red: "Your Majesty! Lin Shang is back!"

Gao Jing frowned slightly: "What's wrong? Something happened to Lu Yi?"

"No, it's not Lu Yi... it's Lord Ji... Your Majesty should go and see him, I'm afraid it's not good..."

Outside Hanzhang Hall, Gao Jing first saw Aqiu's tears when he rushed there.

This maid was confined together with Gao Qian for more than half a year. Gao Hong imprisoned Gao Qian into the ghost prison two months ago, but Aqiu was not able to accompany him. Seeing the tragic situation of the prince brought back today, he almost fainted from crying immediately.

Hearing that Gao Jing Yujia had arrived at Hanzhang Hall, she didn't even care about the etiquette of the master and servant, holding up the corner of her skirt and chasing after him, ran a few steps from the steps and almost fell directly in front of Gao Jing.Gao Jing sat in a wheelchair and just started when Aqiu grabbed the hem of his clothes and was startled: "Isn't this... Miss Aqiu?"

Aqiu Fu's voice choked up in front of Gao Jing: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty is back! Please save the prince...!"

"I'm going right now." After he finished speaking, Aqiu still couldn't control his emotions.

Amang who was beside him hurriedly helped her up and pulled her aside to comfort her softly. Gao Jing glanced at the closed door of Hanzhang Hall's bedroom and said in a low voice, "Have all the imperial doctors been invited?"

"Please." It was another female officer in charge who answered, with her head lowered, and her tone of resigned despair revealed, "The imperial doctor is still in the hospital, but after taking the pulse, several people said... the prince keeps vomiting blood at such an age. Probably not for long."

Gao Jing frowned deeply: "How could this be?"

Before he finished speaking, the door of the dormitory pavilion opened in response, and Lu Yi was guarding the outermost one.He suffered a lot, disheveled and disheveled, sitting on the steps with his eyes straight, he didn't care who came and what happened to Gao Hong, and his heart was completely tied to the man in the bedroom.When Gao Jing passed by, he only glanced at him, sighed, and didn't say a word.

Lin Shang finally appeared, with injuries on his face, and reported in a low voice:

"When the subordinate led the people first into the ghost prison, he bumped into King Yu's people. They didn't intend to tangle with the subordinate, and quickly retreated. But the prince's condition is not good, and there are traces of torture on his hands and feet. Can't stand up, seems to be poisoned, and has been vomiting blood since I was brought out of the ghost prison, Your Majesty..."

"That's enough, don't talk about it." Gao Jing interrupted him, "I'll see it anyway."

Lin Shang nodded in agreement, caught a glimpse of He Lanmingyue's thoughtful expression from the corner of his eye, wanted to ask, but finally shut up.

It was daytime outside, but the windows and doors on all sides of the bedroom were tightly shut, exuding the lingering, sweltering heat.

The imperial doctor by the bed had already knelt on the ground, and no one dared to raise their heads to tell Gao Jing what the result would be.

Sun Yuyi, who is the oldest and most courageous doctor after repeated requests, said tremblingly: "The prince's heart and lung diseases have not healed for many years, and he has cold symptoms. He has been warmed up in the palace since he was a child and dare not toss. In that cold and humid environment, the cold that never happened in Xiaqiu immediately happened..."

Gao Jing glanced at the man with a face like gold paper, his heart hardly fluctuated, he didn't expect to meet in such a way, his eyes were sour, and he said: "I understand these things in my heart, but what else, what's the matter with vomiting blood?"

Doctor Sun said: "Punishment on the hands and feet, plus poisoned alcohol, hurt the Jueyin and Taiyin channels, although the poison has been cured...so he will vomit blood."

"This bastard...!" Gao Jing cursed in a low voice, and said anxiously, "Can you save me?"

Doctor Sun did not speak.

Deathly silence, even Gao Jing couldn't punish these imperial doctors.He waved his hands helplessly to make everyone leave, and he was next to Gao Qian's couch, but he didn't have the courage to take a look at his scarred fingers.

Gao Qian fell asleep, his expression was very calm, but his mouth was slightly opened, and his breath was weak.

But Gao Jing was suddenly afraid that he would just fall asleep like this.

"I know someone in Luoyang." He Lanmingyue said without warning, "When I was thrown out of the palace, Xie Bi took me to him for treatment. Although he has a weird temper, maybe... knows some folk remedies .”

Gao Jing propped his forehead: "I understand what you mean."

He Lan Mingyue thought that he didn't want Gao Qian to suffer, but he was already like this, so he said, "I have to give it a try."

"I have to ask Lu Yi first if he is willing."

Helan Mingyue was startled for a moment, but then she came to her senses.

After retreating from the crowd and waiting, Lin Shang managed to persuade Lu Yi to come here. He was lost, and as soon as he entered the dormitory, he looked at the bed.Helan Mingyue had never seen Lu Yi like this before. He remembered this person as gloomy and cold, like an obedient wooden man. Only that time when he mentioned "Moling's old friend" in the stairwell of Zui Xiaoyao had a little warmth.

Lu Yi half-kneeled in front of Gao Jing and saluted. Before she could say anything, Gao Jing took the lead and said, "I want to recruit famous doctors from all over the world with Uncle Wang's illness, are you willing?"

Lu Yi didn't speak, and shook her head without listening to the words.

"No? You don't want to save him?"

There was another long silence, Lin Shang couldn't bear the sad atmosphere and left first.He Lan Mingyue looked at Lu Yi's dejected side face, his jaw was trembling all the time.

But Gao Jing had a lot of patience, he waited for Lu Yi and said, "...Lang Lang refused."

The unfamiliar name and Lu Yi's hoarse voice, like a knife scraping a piece of rusted iron, made He Lanmingyue's back tingle uncontrollably. Before he had time to think about who "Lang Lang" was, Gao Jing said, "Why?"

"He said yesterday... that he wants to die." Lu Yi choked up inexplicably when he said the word "death." He seemed to have not spoken for a long time, and it took a long time to organize his words. "I heard that the garrison has arrived outside the city. He said , if you are rescued, you are half dead, so you don’t need to waste time and effort.”

"...Uncle Wang, what are you talking about?"

"In the morning, the people in the palace brought wine, not for me, but for him. I told him not to drink, and those people may not really want him to die, and most of the wine was not served properly. He was very happy, He said this was his 'relief', but he was unwilling to die in the ghost prison after all."

The forest merchant with his back to them at the door said abruptly after hearing this: "Then the subordinates brought people to rush there, the prince's glass of poisoned wine couldn't be swallowed, but it still had an effect."

Gao Jing covered his face with one hand in pain, and was speechless for a moment.

Lu Yi said softly: "Your Majesty, can you... If Lang Lang can wake up, according to the meaning at that time, if he doesn't want to be cured, he will not be cured."

Gao Jing was surprised: "Dead?"

A blush of clouds outside the window settled on the branches. He Lan Mingyue turned her head to take another look, and heard Lu Yi's voice say softly: "Whether he can wake up or not, I want to take him away. When we leave Luoyang, he If you don't have a surname of Gao, you don't belong to the royal family, you don't have to bear the burden, you just treat me as my Lang Lang."

The oriole sang happily and jumped a few times from the window lattice, and Helan Mingyue smelled a faintly sweet smell at the tip of her nose.

Farther away, the sweet-scented osmanthus tree in Hanzhang Hall has already bloomed.

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I posted a wrong chapter before, so I will send out the saved manuscripts for today and tomorrow for the sake of sorting and chapter locking, so I won’t update it tomorrow, and I will continue to update on Saturdays.