Huaigui

In July of the second year of Yong'an, the first grand court meeting after Emperor Xiaozhao's restoration was long overdue.

The Dachaohui was not as grand as imagined, but everyone who should have arrived had arrived.The reward should have been awarded first, and then punished, but Gao Jing's first edict was an edict of guilt.

In the past, the king of Longxi, Helan Maojia, was framed for treason. Due to various difficulties and his own fault, the first emperor did not investigate in time, so that the Helan clan was killed by mistake.Today he was able to redress his injustice, and he committed suicide to put an end to the chaos. The whole world knows that the culprit is subduing the law, but the bloody human life can never come back.

Although Gao Jing himself has no interest in this matter, the late emperor has gone.Choose an auspicious day to rebuild the ancestral hall for the King of Longxi and the Helan clan who died unjustly, and set up a stele to pass down, so as to calm the worries of the courtiers and the anger of the people.

Civil servants and military generals shouted my emperor's sage.

He Lan Mingyue did not attend, he stood at the corner of a corridor behind the Tai Chi Hall, under a tree not far away, several maids were playing with Gao Sheng and Gao Sichan.

He looked at it from a distance, and didn't intend to go over.

Princess Pingcheng, her husband-in-law, and daughter returned to Luoyang the day before yesterday. Mr. Gao Le was already approaching the day of giving birth, but he still rushed here just to support his younger brother.Gao Jing reciprocated, taking advantage of the opportunity to let her stay in the capital for a few more years and not return to the fief.In the past, Yuanying wrote a letter to save Mr. Gao Le, and now it is time to come back.

Because the princess does not have a separate residence, Mr. Gao Le still lives in the Banshan Pavilion when he was not out of the pavilion.It is adjacent to Liulan Waterside Pavilion, and not far from the North Hall.Gao Sheng has not been able to live alone so far. As soon as Gao Le Junfu came back and heard about his current situation, he took the initiative to bring Sichan to visit.

Perhaps Si Chan had a special way to make Gao Sheng happy, and when he saw her, Gao Sheng gradually moved away from the previous gloom.In a few days now, Queen Mother Dugu has been able to let him go out of the North Palace to relax.

Helan Mingyue never mentioned this sudden child, he put himself in the farthest position, he couldn't completely ignore him, but he just looked at him that way.He couldn't forgive Gao Jing for the crazy things he did, the deal was done, at least Gao Jing said one sentence correctly, "Sichan is innocent".

Then let someone else take care of it.

Maybe they will meet in the future, maybe Sichan will know the truth - but for He Lanmingyue, he will never recognize her in his life.

He could be any kind of person Sichan grew up with, except that he couldn't be his father.

Suddenly a hydrangea was thrown to the bottom of Helan Mingyue's feet, he slightly bumped, the hydrangea was kicked up and then fell into his hands.He Lan raised his head, and Si Chan and the two strange maids who were running towards him stopped.

He looked at the hydrangea, without saying a word, just threw it over.

Several people quickly caught up, and took it back under the tree to have fun with Gao Sheng.Sichan was also taken away by the maids. They seemed to be avoiding her on purpose. I don't know if it was Gao Lejun's order or Gao Jing's intention.

Gao Jing knew that he didn't want to have much to do with Sichan, but that person was always a little edgy in his work, so it was inevitable that such a small matter could not take care of the overall situation.It would be more reasonable if it was the eldest princess's order. She regards herself as Sichan's mother, so naturally she doesn't want Sichan and Helan Mingyue to have more exchanges, in order to prevent unnecessary sadness in the future.

The maid took her hand to play with her, Sichan turned her head to look at Helan Mingyue's position.She smiled, looked at He Lanmingyue from a distance, and made a gesture, as if thanking him for picking up her hydrangea.

Helan Mingyue was silent for a moment, only to realize that she also raised the corners of her lips uncontrollably.

He understood why Gao Jing had to keep Sichan behind.

The autumn sun was clear and bright, and He Lanmingyue watched them play for a while, then walked along the corridor to the Nuan Pavilion next to the Tai Chi Hall.I wanted to wait here for the end of the court meeting, but I met an acquaintance.

"Yuwen?" Helan Mingyue called out, "Why are you here?"

Yu Wenhua leaned against the porch in a daze, and when he heard that it was him, he immediately burst out laughing.

He took two steps to touch He Lanmingyue's fist, and then said: "My father has entered the capital, and he is taking two trash inside to accept the reward. I don't want to stand with them and ask His Majesty for permission." I'll wait outside."

Accept the reward?Linhai King?

But Yu Wenhua was the one who hadn't had a good night's sleep for half a year, so he was excluded?

Helan Mingyue was taken aback, and since she knew him well, she said bluntly: "They came here to take credit for your achievements, why didn't you say anything to stop them?"

Seeing his expression, Yu Wenhua was confused for a moment: "That's my father, I... You also know that unfilial piety is the most serious sin." He probably thought that He Lan Mingyue's growth environment was different from his own, so he sighed and said "Although I am the youngest in the family, I am not as favored as you think. My mother almost died because she gave birth to me and walked away from the gate of hell. She has been dragged down and can only rely on herbs to keep her breath. So they all say that I overpower my parents." .”

Listening to his tone, He Lan Mingyue already guessed some reasons.

That Yu Wenyong is the person who knows how to enjoy the most, and he has long forgotten the majesty of the Saibei Yuwen Department.The two older sons are top players in eating, drinking, whoring and gambling, but they know nothing about marching and fighting.Before meeting Yu Wenhua, He Lan thought he was also a dude, but he changed his mind later, but also felt that the person's optimistic personality should be inseparable from the carefree environment.

Not so much now.

Helan Mingyue didn't know whether to say "every family has scriptures that are difficult to recite".

Yu Wenhua said all this, but he was angry for a while, and said: "My father doesn't spoil me. When I was young, the teacher wanted me to be arrested and sent to the barracks. He didn't object too much, and he completely let me fend for myself. Now I see that there are quite a lot of troubles on this road. Talent, let me take Lin Haijun—he is really relieved! Besides, Dalang and Erlang, these two have never taken me to play since they were young. They think that whether I am a prince or go to the military camp, it will not hinder them from eating and drinking. , and you don’t have to worry about those chores.”

"Will the title of Linhai King be passed on to you?" He Lan Mingyue asked curiously, "That's what Gao Jing said."

Yu Wenhua was used to the fact that he always called the emperor by his first name. Hearing this, he asked, "So what if it is passed on to me? I am now expecting His Majesty to make me a general. I won't do it as a prince! The title is It was given by my ancestors, and it is shameful to take it, but the military merit... I earned it myself."

After talking about it, I was a little bit embarrassed, Ku Ti and other Linhai veterans were his elders, Gao Jing was his monarch, and his father and brother didn't know each other very well, and they didn't have a confidante for the time being.Yu Wenhua probably never mentioned these words to anyone.

But even so, he was smiling.

He Lan Mingyue intentionally comforted him: "Don't..."

After a while, the man came to his senses, and lightly punched He Lan on the shoulder: "It's rare for me to spit out some bitterness. I treat you as a brother! Don't tell your majesty, let him know that he will make fun of me again later."

"He listened, and he will only stand up for you." He Lan Mingyue laughed.

Yu Wenhua thought so, and was in a dilemma for a while.He struggled for a while, then suddenly said: "I really envy the relationship between you and His Majesty, you can say anything."

Actually it wasn't like that, but He Lan Mingyue didn't refute, and gave a faint "hmm".He thought that according to Yu Wenhua's nature, maybe he would have to joke around while Gao Jing was away, but the man didn't speak for a long time, and he didn't mean to make fun of them—it was really disrespectful to Yu Wenhua.

Just when Helan Mingyue thought he would not speak again, Yu Wenhua said suddenly: "Every time I see you... I also want to have a bosom friend."

At this time, it would sound too fake to comfort her with "there will be". He Lan Mingyue thought about it and asked Yu Wenhua, "What kind do you like?"

"Great beauty." He finished speaking briefly, and laughed out loud when he saw He Lan's distorted expression, "Not really! I just think it's too difficult for anyone in the world to be as sincere to me as you are to your majesty, or as your majesty is to you. , if both sides are going to live a lifetime, why not choose the most beautiful one, and you won’t get tired of looking at it after a long time.”

He Lan Mingyue said: "I'm afraid it's hard for a woman to take the initiative to get close to you when you say that. I asked this because I wanted to introduce you to the grand master's daughter."

Yu Wenhua snapped back and said: "Miss Yuanjia? I have heard the stories about you and her. After falling in love with you at first sight in the downtown area, I stayed with you for many years and refused to get married... Introduce me to her, Helan Mingyue, don't you hurt me?" ?”

He originally hoped that Yuan Yuxin would have a good home, Yu Wenhua was humorous and had a good background, the two could be regarded as well-matched, talented and beautiful.But after hearing what Yu Wenhua said, He Lan also felt that it was a little inappropriate, and touched her hair in embarrassment: "Then... I didn't think so much."

"Just kidding!" Yu Wenhua hooked He Lan's shoulder, and rubbed his head after being dodged, "We will meet each other if we are destined, and my father is not in a hurry, so don't worry about my marriage. It looks like I'm pitiful."

He Lan Mingyue also smiled: "Alright then."

The two chatted like they were in the military camp, but the things that happened a few months ago were not as heavy as they used to be.Talking about the scenery of Saibei, after Yu Wenhua expressed his yearning for Baicheng, he did not forget to invite He Lanmingyue to visit Zicheng.That place is on the verge of the sea, with silver beaches and clear water, which is a completely different style.

"When will you return to Zicheng?" He Lan Mingyue asked naturally.

Yu Wenhua shook his head: "Maybe next month, maybe next year or even longer. It all depends on how His Majesty rewards those nobles with hereditary titles, the Yuwen family... Even if you have done meritorious service this time, you can't stay out of it."

He Lanmingyue secretly said: Gao Jing's actions are swift and resolute, but it's not enough to do such stupid things now that his foundation is still shallow.The aristocratic family that lasted for a hundred years suddenly collapsed, so many vacancies in the court were not filled in time, and many nobles had private soldiers, so rashly doing so would definitely cause disaster.

He remembered what the two of them had talked about a few days ago, and he deliberately told Yu Wenhua: "It's still early, Xiaojing wants to make an exception in September to open the autumn chamber, and then first promote a group of scholars to enter the court, and then talk about restructuring .”

"It doesn't matter." Yu Wenhua stretched his waist, "If he wants me to stay, I will stay; if he wants me to leave, I will immediately go numb."

He Lan Mingyue asked: "Do you want to stay in Luoyang?"

Yu Wenhua gave him a strange look, and just as he was about to answer yes, he thought of something and said with a half-smile: "I stay in Luoyang, you really feel at ease? Don't you hear my name?"

It was true in the past, but now it is completely gone. He Lan Mingyue was not shy and admitted, "You can take care of it. Now it's not me who wants to be stubborn, it's Xiaojing who can't leave me. If you want to stay, it's not your turn." I'm worried, I'm afraid he will worry about your other plans all day long."

Yu Wenhua was stunned when he heard the words, then laughed and patted him for a while, giving him a thumbs up.

The breeze was blowing on the face, and it was already a bit cool. The Great Court Meeting finally came to an end at [-]:[-] noon, and various edicts were issued one after another.

The King of Longxi was cleared of his grievances, and his title was returned accordingly. The only orphan naturally inherited the title of "King of Longxi" and the former fiefdom.And because of Helan Mingyue's meritorious service in calming the chaos, a royal palace was granted in the south of Ziwei City and northeast of Luoyang, and the order of Suzaku was given to allow him to enter and leave the imperial city at will.

If the old division of the Western Army is reorganized immediately under He Lan Mingyue's command, and will be stationed in Yinzhou after the re-conscription drill, He Lan Mingyue will logically become the new commander of the Western Army.

Later, they were rewarded. Liu Zhongcheng's female marshal Wan Lixia, Tang Feiyi and thousands of female generals contributed to the support in the Suzhou battle. Wan Lixia was named the county monarch for the wife of Mingyue's cousin He Lanzhujun.But Tang Feiyi declined to enter the court, so Gao Jing bestowed nine blank edicts to show his future honor.

Yuanshi, Linhai Yuwenshi, Suzakuwei, Baihuqi, Princess Pingcheng... There are many generals and civil servants who contributed their blood and sweat to King Qin, and they were all added to the ranks one by one, or awarded countless rewards.

After careful calculation, with the Vermillion Bird Order and the Western Army's Tiger Talisman in hand, Ran Yunyang's Vermilion Bird Guard can still mobilize troops even though he is only loyal to the emperor in name, and the title of King Longxi cannot be shaken easily.Although he still has no serious official position, everyone inside and outside the court knows that if Helan Mingyue wants to, he can control the power.There are some rumors in the market that even though none of the three provinces, six ministries, and nine temples belong to him, He Lan Mingyue is the current number one official in Daning.

Gao Jing almost handed over the world to him.

It's a pity that the first minister doesn't like to point fingers at the government, and he doesn't think he has that ability.

After all the descendants had left, Helan Mingyue walked back from the corridor to the Tai Chi Hall.

The four sides are empty, and those gorgeous vermilion wall pillars and glazed lamps stand quietly.He saw the person who was still on the dragon chair at a glance, and he was almost out of breath under that grand court dress.

When Helan Mingyue stepped up the steps, Gao Jing naturally gave up half of his seat: "Come and sit."

He hesitated for a moment, the dignity instilled in his bones since he was a child was haunted, and the shock brought by the dragon chair was still there.But only for a moment, Gao Jing looked at him earnestly, and He Lan Mingyue sat down beside him.

"How do you feel?" Gao Jing asked.

He Lan Mingyue touched the cushion under her body and said honestly, "It's not as comfortable as I imagined."

This made Gao Jing laugh, and he nodded: "Actually, when I was in charge of the country, I sat secretly. One day when the imperial court was over, my father was helped to rest, so I ran up by myself... At that time I was the prince, but You can't be caught, otherwise Murong Xun will read a copy of 'Great Disrespect'."

"I remember he used to target you all the time, and it was the same in Shu Yuzhai." He Lan Mingyue frowned, as if some connection had been opened, "Because at that time, did he think you would be a threat?"

Gao Jingdao: "Perhaps he always thought that I was not worthy of the crown prince... Murong Xun likes younger brother Yu more, I can understand. Apart from being related to his uncle, younger brother Yu is indeed smarter and more suitable to be an emperor. If the Ling family was obedient back then Don't be tired of praying, maybe father will really make brother Yu the heir apparent."

But the Ling family hated the first emperor, as if everything was doomed.

He had just posthumously named Gao Yu the King of Yan and presented him as Grand Master.When I mentioned it at this time, all the past events were clear, but only a few years had passed, but it seemed like a previous life.When He Lanmingyue heard the words, she couldn't help holding Gao Jing's hand and comforted her in a low voice: "Don't think too much."

Gao Jing shook his head and said: "I don't know if it's because of grudges, or we didn't talk about the gap after all. He hasn't come to see me in his dreams for many years, but he went to see brother Cheng."

After finishing speaking, he told the story of Gao Yu's dream that Gao Sheng said back then, which was quite legendary. He Lan Mingyue didn't listen very seriously, and when Gao Jing said it at the end, his tone was low, and he suddenly leaned over and kissed him.

Above the head is the Nine Dragons Holding Pearl, and outside the Zhumen Gate, the long white marble steps and the square in front of the hall seem to have no end in sight, and the cornices of the Wufeng Tower can be vaguely seen in the farthest place.

In the center of Jiangshan, Helan Mingyue kissed Gao Jing more and more deeply here.

What stubbornness inside was shattered, and disappeared into nothingness after a crisp crack.

He thought, this chair is not very comfortable, and the scenery it looks out is not even as good as Fengchi in Shoushan Mountain beside Jiangxiao Pavilion, but now looking at the whole world, he is the only one who dares to blaspheme the emperor here.

After the lingering deep kiss, Gao Jing wrapped his arms around He Lan's neck and leaned his head on his shoulder.He leaned on He Lan quietly, and said after a while: "I mentioned the matter of opening a lawn in the imperial garden. The gang from the Ministry of Industry almost robbed the pillars with their heads, saying that it was absolutely impossible. I had to take a step back and open the lawn. Plant it in your palace."

He Lan Mingyue was a little confused for a moment, and she completely forgot what she said: "What grass?"

Gao Jing straightened up, holding back a smile: "Aren't you going to herd sheep in the imperial city?"

When his joke was revealed, He Lan Mingyue was suddenly embarrassed, brushed her finger over the tip of her nose, and said in a daze, "Ah...it's a bit inappropriate to say it casually."

"But there is always one piece for you." Gao Jing took his hand, and his fingers were all embedded in Helan Mingyue's, "Beside Fengchi, on the imperial mountain next to Jiangxiao Pavilion, I want to plant white plums all over. give you."

It stretches for ten miles, and in winter, it is a sea of ​​snow from Saibei.

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"The state's 杌陧, said by one person": from "Shangshu·Qin Oath"