diseased bone

Such a dangerous emotion is enough to pull him into the abyss beyond redemption.

Fate on the day his parents died, they were doomed to be endless enemies.

but……

When Feng Xie was assassinated on the night of Shangyuan, when he rushed to block the sword for him, he felt a sense of relief in his heart, and couldn't help but think, if he really died like this... Those dark secrets will be buried forever. bury.

No deceit, no betrayal, clean memory, a bullied child fell in love with the brother who saved him, died, and then be remembered for a lifetime.

And at this time, he actually found out that the other party also loved him.

He began to hesitate, began to hesitate, Prince Xie was young and promising, and if there were no accidents, he would definitely be a famous person in history, although he didn't know if he would be corrupted by power in the future, but after growing up together for so many years, he loved him and protected him. Don't do anything wrong with him.

Even if his father is really wolf-hearted, but he is innocent... If he let him down with his heart, what is the difference from what his father did back then?

Chu Shao was upset, and said: "This matter... has been prepared for so many years, let's take it easy, don't rush it for a while."

Wei Shuqing didn't refute him, and replied with a good temper: "If Ah Shao thinks so, I won't say much. Anyway, I planned all this for my own life and for your father. If you are worried, I am the spirit in heaven who is sorry for your father."

When he said this, Chu Shao felt a little guilty: "I made my uncle work hard... However, if I do this, it will definitely drag the prince down. My uncle knows that he is a pure and kind person who knows nothing. .If it weren't for him, I definitely wouldn't be able to live today..."

"Ah Shao is right. Prince Xie is indeed a good boy, he is a completely different person from his father, but..." Wei Shuqing spoke softly, he dragged his voice, and suddenly turned around, "Ah Shao, the one who makes a big deal come true." You have to be informal, if you want to thank him, after this is done, you can keep him in your mansion and provide him with good food and drink for his whole life, that would be considered as repayment."

Smash teeth, break wings, and stay by his side... He can't understand his temperament very well. If that day really comes, everything will be irreversible.

Just how can such thoughts be said, Chu Shao was silent for a moment, and finally said in a low voice: "Yes."

After a slight pause, he said again: "Let me think about this matter again... If uncle has nothing else to do, I will take my leave first."

Wei Shuqing closed his head: "Go ahead, Ah Shao."

It was a long time after Chu Shao left that Qi Lang came out from the secret door where he was hiding, looked at Wei Shuqing in front of him, and was so shocked that he could hardly speak: "Grand Wei...when did you meet General Ning Yuan?"

"What kind of general, just an idiot," Wei Shuqing sneered contemptuously, reversing his attitude just now, and said, "He... is the stake I decided to keep by Prince Xie's side more than ten years ago. He was so upbeat, it saved me a lot of heart..."

More than ten years ago... Zhuangzi... It turned out that since Chu Shao took away his status as the accompanying student of the prince in Chunshen Academy, he left with this purpose?

It's ridiculous!It's ridiculous!Thinking about Feng Xie's care and care for him for more than ten years, how is he worthy!

As if aware of his anger, Wei Shuqing smiled and said quietly: "Nephew, don't be angry, it's just a chess piece, use it up, throw it away, it won't be an eyesore to you."

"He just seemed to mention the matter of military power?" Trying to organize his thoughts, Qi Lang replied, "He is so confident, could it be that he thinks that uncle wants to borrow his military power? But you mentioned to me the matter of dispatching troops... "

"The military power in his hands is just a tool for containment," Wei Shuqing sat down leisurely, "The kid was too young to understand at all, and his temper has inherited his father's. Hmph, I expected it earlier. He'll be indecisive, and no hope is placed on him."

He laughed mockingly: "He still thinks that without him, I would not have the strength to enter the Jinting Imperial City. I have been planning for a long time, but would I entrust the most important thing to a child? A joke! Still willing to fight with me He pretended to be a snake, but he wanted to trap him in Zhongyang when he moved, the Xuanjian camp is too far away from Zhongyang, if he can't go back, Feng Xie won't be able to find reinforcements, so it's just right."

Qi Lang was amazed at his meticulous planning, and felt a little apprehensive for a moment.However, Wei Shuqing changed his words and said again: "Today I deliberately let my nephew take a look. This man is unbelievable...I know my nephew has a deep affection for the prince, so I definitely can't bear such a person by his side. , now I ask my nephew to do something."

"What's the matter?" Qi Lang stared at him and asked.

Wei Shuqing took the teacup at hand, took a sip, and replied lightly: "If he is there, even if the action is successful, Prince Xie will not fall into your hands willingly... Speaking of which, Prince Xie raised him to grow up. , but I don't know his schemes behind it, it's a pity..."

Qi Lang frowned: "What does Duke Wei mean?"

"Thinking about it, my nephew would like to let the prince Xie see the true face of this heartless and ungrateful person?" Wei Shuqing said confidently, "I will ask my nephew to help me with this, so that the prince Xie can understand his true face .Of course you don’t have to make it clear, just let him know—this person has played very well with those dudes from the beginning, cheating his feelings, just for his own fun.”

He frowned, as if he was very sad, but his tone was gloating: "Nephew, I don't know how many times the emperor has mentioned to me about Prince Xie and General Ningyuan recently! He said that Prince Xie wanted to write a letter to ask for a pill for him Iron coupons to protect his life, and even rejected the marriage for him... He just said that he must choose by himself. The emperor was furious, accusing him of only caring about friendship and not making plans, alas, when I left the palace this morning, I saw the emperor sent him Tongtian Temple punishes you to kneel."

Qi Lang is silent, he has tried many times what Wei Shuqing said, and for some reason, he always feels that Feng Xie has some special feelings for Chu Shao, but he never thought that he could really love so much.

"Danshu iron certificate - General Ningyuan is only 19 years old now. The prince Xie's move clearly shows that he does not trust the emperor." Wei Shuqing glanced at him and continued, "Apart from the prince Xie, the emperor still has the third prince Shuo." Waiting anxiously, this child is useless, but his biological mother, Mrs. Mei, is favored... As soon as the pillow wind blows, there is no guarantee that the East Palace will change hands. For this person, is it possible that the crown prince doesn't even want the throne anymore? "

Qi Lang was thinking to himself, but Wei Shuqing's words easily aroused his anger: "Let His Highness do so many things for him, but he was cheating from the beginning... This person really deserves to die!"

"Nephew is right." Wei Shuqing smiled in satisfaction, stretched out his hand to support his shoulder, and said, "The separation between these two people is not only for us, but also for you...After the matter is over, don't you still If you want to see this person live in his heart, can't you keep any place in him?"

Qi Lang snorted with a cold face, and saluted hastily: "Thank you Wei Gong for your guidance, I understand, I will definitely do a good job in this matter."

"Calculating the time, the palace gate is about to be locked..." Wei Shuqing helped him up, seeming to be thinking hard, "Tomorrow Shangsi...today the emperor will not let the prince stay so late on weekdays. Chu Shao only thought today It was still late for the prince to return home, and he went to the 'Yangliu'an' on Xuanle Avenue for a drink with a few children. He went there almost every day, and a private room was set up on the fourth floor. If the eldest son is interested, he can call a few friends Go sit down."

The brothel "Yangliu'an" on Xuanle Street was set up by Wei Shuqing, and he didn't know about it before colluding with Wei Shuqing.At this moment when he said this, there must be some arrangement, Qi Lang saluted again, and walked back along the secret path without saying a word.

Wei Shuqing looked at his back and showed a satisfied smile.

Feng Xie was kneeling in front of Tongtian Temple, Xu Luo was holding a string of Buddhist beads, and sighed in front of him: "...I came here to kneel twice in a month, look at the mark on your cheek—Prince Xie has always been the emperor's favorite I like it, what is it for this time?"

When Feng Xie didn't answer, Xu Luo shook his head and said, "It's not for me after all!"

"It's just a few words of collision and a beating. How can a son not be beaten by his father? Besides, my father will not let me kneel for too long today. Tomorrow is the Shangsi Festival. The government affairs are complicated. If I He is really sick, and he has more things to worry about." Feng Xie couldn't get angry, and even tilted his head, smiling in a good mood, "Everyone goes outing on the Shangsi Festival, isn't Master going to the outskirts of Zhongyang?"

"Oh, it seems that His Highness has invited someone to go for an outing in the countryside." Xu Luo didn't answer, but said with a smile, "Are you going with General Ning Yuan again?"

"Naturally," Feng Xie nodded earnestly, "I begged for something for him, it's a gift for the Shangsi Festival...Father is the most ruthless, and every time I kneel here, there are eight out of ten things I want to obey." I don't need to worry."

"Your Highness, Your Highness..." Xu Luo sighed, knelt down in front of him, and suddenly lowered her voice, "It is impossible for the royal family to tolerate your thoughts... Do you know why King Ping fell out of favor back then? He was once favored as the prince The candidate was sent to the southeast frontier just for the sake of a child molester beside him, His Royal Highness is going this way now, what will you do in the future after thinking about it?"

Xu Luo is a free and easy person, he is his friend who forgets the year, and he is the only one in the whole palace who knows about it.Feng Xi pondered for a moment, and said: "I am different from King Ping."

"Of course it's different," Xu Luo interjected, and asked jokingly, "But what if it gets to that point... the world, and the beauty, how does Your Highness choose?"

Feng Xie slowly straightened the folds on his sleeves, and the light-gold dark-patterned gown was dignified and graceful in the sun: "Since ancient times, heroes have been in a dilemma, but I, the world and beauties, I want."

He raised his head, looked at Xu Luo and said with a smile, "Does Master Xu want to laugh at me for being greedy?"

"How could it be?" Xu Luo slapped his legs and laughed, with a hint of slyness, "Then I will first wish His Highness his wish come true."

As the Shangsi Festival was approaching, Emperor Qingyuan did not keep him, he said a few words before the palace gate was locked, and then allowed him to go back.In the final analysis, it is understandable that the Dan Shu Iron Certificate was awarded to a courtier with meritorious service in the dynasty. At a young age, Chu Shao fought the rebellion in the north, resisted the foreign enemies in the western field, and was considered by the prince as his righteous brother.

More importantly, this shows that the father didn't want to kill him in the first place.

Feng Xie was relieved, and carefully calculated that with this item, no matter how outrageous things he would do in the future, his father would never be able to vent his anger on Chu Shao, but this marriage...

He has always been like this. Once he has promised his feelings, he must give the other party a promise that can see the future.Besides, he didn't want to see a daughter from a good family marry him and lose her whole life, so he had to come up with a way to get the best of both worlds.

He was still thinking, when Qin Mu, who was guarding the palace gate, saw him coming, he handed over a bag of herbs at hand: "Your Highness, the things are ready."

It is a folk custom to give each other herbs on the Shangsi Festival. He remembered it carefully and sent someone to the market to buy it.Feng Xie took the sachet and said warmly, "Thank you."

"One more thing," Qin Mu said while helping him into the carriage, "Young Master Qi handed over the post, he found a room in Xuanle'Yangliu'an', please come over there."

"Why did Mr. Qi suddenly want to see me?" Feng Xie was a little surprised, but still said, "Forget it, anyway, today is earlier than usual, so you just stop there, and I will go in and see him."

Qin Mu nodded, Feng Xie thought about it, and added: "When I get out of the car, I will wear your usual cloak, and you should drive back home first, so don't be too conspicuous."

The room Qi Lang asked him to go to was on the fourth floor, as soon as he entered the door, a young servant came over attentively and led him up the remote steps.

Speaking of which, in the past the two met most often in Spring Breeze and Zuiyue, both of which were places under Zhou Yunchuan's name, and he was still a little unaccustomed to being here this time.

Because both Chunfeng and Zuiyue are big brothels, the girls have heads and faces, and the brothels are not high-ranking officials and dignitaries.In contrast, Yangliu'an is much more chaotic. Although there are a few leading girls who are famous in Zhongyang, ordinary down-and-outs can come in for fun. Feng Xie frowned and looked at the chaotic scene in the lobby, and couldn't help but hurry away Take a few steps.

When he reached the fourth floor, the boy retreated. For some reason, the fourth floor was very secluded, with excellent sound insulation, and was incompatible with the downstairs. The air even smelled of expensive spices.

The sky was not completely dark, the light was dim, Feng Xi walked a few steps, but saw Qi Lang standing in front of a door, holding a candle to salute him: "Your Highness, Wanan."

"Eldest son, don't be too polite." Feng Xie walked into the room in the direction he asked, and asked casually, "It's getting dark, why didn't eldest son light the lamp?"

"There must be a reason," Qi Lang looked at him firmly, and suddenly said, "Your Highness, Lang invited you here today because he has something to tell."

The entire fourth floor seemed to be the only ones with people in them and the room next door, the girl giggled coquettishly, and a man who couldn't hear clearly.Feng Xie was disturbed when he heard it, and seeing his solemn expression, he couldn't help wondering: "What's the matter?"

Qi Lang put down the candle in his hand, knelt down suddenly, and when he raised his head again, his face was full of pain: "Your Highness, I have bumped into General Xiao Chu several times recently, but I have seen a very different side of him, do you know , he... has something to hide from you?"

Feng Xie's eyes were originally gentle, but after hearing this sentence, he suddenly turned cold. He played with the teacup in his hand, and for the first time, he did not let Qi Lang get up. After a while, he said softly: "Really?"

"If you don't believe it—he has an appointment tonight, and he's right next door, so it's obvious," Qi Lang looked at him, and said, "Your Highness, he doesn't deserve your trust!"

A kind of uneasiness flooded up from the bottom of his heart, Feng Xie tried his best to suppress this feeling, he only frowned and said: "Nonsense, what is he doing in this kind of place! Why are you insulting his reputation in front of me like this?" mean?"

Qi Lang was filled with ice-cold jealousy, and was even a little delirious by the surging anger, so he could only squeeze out some voices from between his teeth: "...you trust him so much?"

Feng Xie drank the tea in his hand self-consciously: "Naturally."

"Naturally? Do you trust him, let him have military power and tiger talisman, and refuse marriage because of him, Your Highness doesn't even want the world! Do you know what kind of person he is behind his back? The major general has been known as a romantic since he was 16 years old. You all know, Your Highness!" Qi Lang stood up, gritted his teeth, and said word by word, "When you can't see him, where you can't see him, he is a completely different person! Do you know... ...do you know what he did?"

Back then, the piece of Feixia jade pendant that Chu Shao carved with his own hands hung down on his waist, and the tentacles were icy cold.The next day was the Shangsi Festival, he planned the travel route for the two of them, and specially told Qin Mu to go to the street to buy a small handful of herbs, and now the bag is still in hand, but his palms are all sticky sweat.

"Lang heard that today you knelt for a long time in Tongtian Temple because of him, and you were scolded and beaten by the emperor, Your Highness..." Qi Lang seemed to be insane, crying and laughing, as if he still wanted to reach out and touch his face The red marks that hadn't subsided, but he tilted his head away, "He doesn't deserve you! He's a complete bastard, a kid who hasn't gotten tired of playing, you just protected him in the past—how could, how could able……"

Feng Xie stood up suddenly, opened his hand, and sneered: "Young Master Qi, who entrusted you to speak in front of me? The reform is urgent, and the Zhongyang nobles can't sit still. Could it be the same for you?"

Qi Lang stared at him with wide eyes: "Who am I entrusted to? Who am I entrusted to? You and I have known each other since we were young, yet you can't even listen to a word of persuasion from me?"

After saying that, he sneered again and again: "Forget it, forget it, I won't quarrel with you, you just sit here, wait for that person to come, listen with your own ears, and then you will know whether I am lying to you or not!"

Feng Xie originally wanted to walk away, but his last sentence was like a spell, and it stuck in his footsteps.He hesitated again and again, finally turned around, sighed and said: "Junyong, I know you don't like him, you think he is young and frivolous, too aggressive, and not sure. But I have been with him for so long It’s been a long time, and I can tell—who can understand the people who grew up in front of me better than me?”

Qi Lang didn't answer, and the two of them stalemate in this embarrassing silence, until there was a "creak" sound from the next door, and someone actually pushed the door open.

Feng Xie walked to the door with some hesitation. There was no light in their room, only a candle was lit, and Qi Lang blew it out behind him with a "swoosh". Without light, people would not think that the four floors There are others, so you can relax your vigilance.

In the silence where a pin drop could be heard, the people who had just arrived didn't even close the door, just concealed it.But after a while, Chu Shao's most familiar and irritable voice came from the room: "I'm not happy today, so I happened to come to drink!"

And the voice of the person who was already in the room made him feel chills all over his body for an instant, that person he knew very well - one of the six evils of Zhongyang, Xie Ran.If he remembered correctly, this person and Chu Shao were extremely at odds, and they would fight if they met.

But now...the appointment at such a place in the middle of the night, how can they look like they are deadly enemies on weekdays?

He had heard the giggling voice of the girl in the room before, not to mention now, the nephrite jade is warm and fragrant in his arms, which is naturally charming.He heard a woman's voice, with a lingering charm that could almost be entangled in a person's bones.

"General Xiao Chu, how can you feel unhappy...you have been like this when you come to see me these few days," the voice was soft and sweet, but it made Feng Xie feel trembling all over, "tell me what you are unhappy about. Listen, if Mr. Xie hadn't told you to come and see this slave, this slave wouldn't have come..."

"Really?" Chu Shao said lazily, there was the sound of wine being poured into the glass, "I've been very busy these days, and I can only come to see you when I have free time, so I don't have the time to talk to you."

Xie Ran laughed, as if he had ordered something in a low voice, after the group of women listened to the order, they retreated from the room one after another.The strong smell of spices drifted past his nose through the wooden door, bringing a nauseating nausea.

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