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When Shen Menghan woke up, the boy was still standing on the spot, his posture didn't move.

The fiery gaze fell on him all the time, Shen Menghan opened his eyes, and he just slowly looked away.

"Shen Menghan."

After a moment of silence, Xie Chenyan said suddenly.

Being called by his name directly, Shen Menghan didn't think he was disobedient, and still looked at him tenderly, his eyes were both warm and cold.

Xie Chenyan's words lingered on his lips, and finally asked: "If you are free in the future, what do you want to do?"

"What?" Shen Menghan asked in a daze.

"En." Xie Chenyan was sitting beside his couch, just now he didn't feel it, now that Shen Menghan woke up, it seemed that the five senses followed him back, after standing for a long time, his legs didn't look like his own.

Xie Chenyan swayed with the boat and asked, "Wait until Shen Yu is dealt with, until the war is over, until Emperor Yan recovers from his illness, until..."

When he regained his senses, his muscles felt unbearably tingling, and he was suddenly at a loss. When will his brother Menghan really stop and have nothing to do?

He whispered: "Is there anything you want to do?"

After the reunion, he was a mature and stable adult, handling all kinds of complicated and worrying things calmly and calmly.

As big as the family and country, as small as everyone in the Yin Pavilion.

Back then, Shen Menghan could still sing songs to him, but after the reunion, he never heard him sing again.

He has been with him for so long, and he doesn't know if he has anything he likes to do.

For a long time, he was the one who accompanied Xie Chenyan in rare leisure time.

Xie Chenyan said seriously: "What you really want to do, what you really like to do."

Shen Menghan thought longer than he imagined.

Shake the scull.

The sound of water gurgling.

The light boat gradually passed the Ten Thousand Mountains.

Shen Menghan thought carefully for a long time before saying: "Play the piano."

Xie Chenyan wondered: "Playing the piano?"

The answer was indeed beyond his expectations.

The corner of Shen Menghan's lips twitched into a slight smile and said: "Well, I learned the piano in Wenqulou Middle School since I was a child, and I haven't played it since I went to Beizhao."

"I used to play the piano in the building, and I earned a lot of money every day." He stretched out his hand, looked at his pale fingers carefully, shook his head and said with a smile: "It's been more than ten years, I should have forgotten it all."

How unwilling to learn the piano back then, was reprimanded by Ran Ziyun, beaten and scolded by the madam.

Now that I think about it, it is already as far away as the clouds in the sky, and the flames on the other side.

And the hobby of life, I am afraid that this is the only one left.

And the person who taught him how to play the piano has also left behind him in Queyue City, and the journey is getting farther and farther.

Xie Chenyan held his slender fingers and said softly: "The future will be long, you can still learn again."

The smile on the corners of Shen Menghan's lips gradually expanded, and the peach blossom eyes outlined a warm arc, and he responded warmly: "Yes."

He helped Xie Chenyan to stand up straight, and said softly: "Xiaoyan, let's go out and have a look at the river."

Xie Chenyan pressed his hand, with some hesitation on his face, Shen Menghan smiled and said: "The wind in the river is also warm."

Xie Chenyan said: "I will open the window."

Shen Menghan lowered his head to look for shoes by himself: "Let's go to the stern, where the wind is weak."

Xie Chenyan sat side by side with him at the stern of the boat, saw the green hills on both sides of the river, and retreated hand in hand.

Shen Menghan said: "It is said that going up the river, all the way westward, to Bazhou, entering the Jialing River, and coming to the end, you will reach the Cangxi Valley."

Xie Chenyan listened to his interesting talk and asked curiously, "Really?"

Shen Menghan smiled and said: "It's false, the river has flowed through the valley, and it has traveled a long way."

Xie Chenyan couldn't help but leisurely said: "Brother Menghan has been there."

Shen Menghan denied, "No, I listened to what Miao Zhiguang said."

Xie Chenyan immediately lost interest, and said indifferently, "Oh."

Shen Menghan couldn't help smiling: "I can't go, Xiaoyan has time, so you can go and see for yourself."

Xie Chenyan interrupted him: "I don't have time."

Shen Menghan fell silent.

Xie Chenyan quickly added: "I practice daily and am very busy."

Shen Menghan said: "Yes."

Xie Chenyan said to himself: "Master said that the key to pure heart is to cultivate the heart. He helped me lay a good foundation. After a while, I can practice on my own, and I don't have to follow him all the time."

Xie Chenyan was a little sad, Juexuan, Qi Mao, Ah Wu, Xinzi, and even Si Niang had asked him how he was doing now, but Shen Menghan had never asked him.

Even if they expressed their feelings to each other, Shen Menghan didn't seem to want him to go back.

He couldn't figure out Shen Menghan's thoughts, and he didn't dare to guess.

Shen Menghan let out an "um" and didn't speak again.

Ten days passed in a flash.

Sending him all the way back to the Yin Pavilion, Xie Chenyan didn't bargain any more, he pulled Xiao Hua to stand at the door of the Yin Pavilion, and said softly: "I'm leaving."

The young man was almost shoulder to shoulder with him, and he had lost some weight these days, losing that bit of sensuality, and was as handsome as willows in March.

His eyes were a little empty, but when he looked at Shen Menghan, he was always full of affection.

Seeing him turn around, Shen Menghan subconsciously called out: "Xiaoyan."

Before he finished speaking, Xie Chenyan quickly turned around and looked at him earnestly.

Shen Menghan was silent for a long time before he said softly: "When you have nothing to do, come back and have a look."

Xie Chenyan's eyes suddenly turned up, and the long eyelashes shone with tiny light, "Yeah!"

This summer has not been peaceful.

In June, the Northern Zhao army crossed the Huaihe River and once approached Yangzhou Prefecture. Although they were later forced to retreat by Zhenhuai General, this move still shocked the Nanyan government and the public.

At the same time, the Japanese riots in the East China Sea broke out again.

Beizhao Dynasty Hall is not peaceful either.

In order to show his goodwill to the various families, the prince of Beizhao colluded with the courtiers and cheated in the examination room for several years.

The grassland Xianbei Murong tribe even took advantage of the chaos to plunder the towns in the northern border.

In the north and south of China, wars broke out everywhere. After all, they were brought into the quagmire step by step after the game between the two dynasties.

The battle reports are endless, and the mountains and rivers are different.

In July, Shen Zhang suddenly arrested Zhao Zhen in Jingxiang Road.

Royal scandals should not be made public, no matter how much Shen Zhuo hated, Shen Yu could only commit suicide by being given a cup of poison.

The prisoner, Emperor Yan, originally wanted to assign Shen Menghan, but he heard that he suffered from seasickness on the way back, so he was summoned from the palace and replaced by Zhou An.

The matter of Shanhe Order is related to Xie Chenyan and Ran Ziyun, Shen Menghan thought it over and over again, but never revealed it to Emperor Yan.

"I should go to Jingxiang Road in person." Shen Menghan sighed softly: "Shen Jie and I protect the Zhao formation, but Shen Zhang refuses to let them go. He also has the right to kill generals before the battle, so he went too late. I'm afraid Zhao Zhen's life will be lost."

Zhou Qian shook his head and said, "At this time, I'm afraid His Majesty will not let you go to the southwest."

A few months ago, Shen Menghan went to Queyue City. Although Shen Yu was captured, Shen Zhuo issued several orders on the way to call Shen Menghan back to Beijing.

It is obvious that he is not happy with him leaving Beijing for the southwest in private.

Shen Menghan smiled and said: "Shen Zhang and Shen Chen are fighting each other, Your Majesty is worried about me."

Zhou Qian said: "Since that's the case, the young master should stay in the capital with peace of mind. After all, Zhao Zhen is the leader of the black-clothed Yulin. He is regarded as His Majesty's man. Shen Zhang may not have such courage."

Although he was worried about Zhao Zhen's life and death, Shen Menghan was naturally the most important thing in his heart.

If Shen Menghan wanted to risk himself, he would rather give up Zhao Zhen.

Shen Menghan said in a low voice: "I'm not only worried about Zhao Zhen, I'm even more worried about Shanhe Ling."

Juexuan stretched out his fingers and tapped lightly, stopping their conversation at the right time.

Chonghua brought in hot tea and quietly replaced the cold tea in Shen Menghan's hand.

Shen Menghan held the warm cup and said, "Shen Zhang captured Zhao Zhen, I'm afraid he doesn't believe me."

Zhou Qian shook his fan and said, "It would be a miracle if he would trust you."

Fifteen years ago, Tan Hua's passion for serving the country had already been paid for by Liu Yun Xie Yue.Zhou Qian, who was camping in the Yin Pavilion today, only had the safety of his own children in mind.

The clothing, food, housing and transportation of hundreds of people in the Yin Pavilion, Shen Menghan's body, and the Xie Chenyan in Lin'an City that sometimes goes up and down.

In today's Zhou Qian's heart, each item weighs more than a thousand junctures.

What's more, if Shen Zhang can't even subdue the Jingxiang Road that he has been running for a long time for the Laoshizi Mountain and River Order, and if King An steps in, then he doesn't have to be the Prince of Zhen Guosu.

Chonghua was on the sidelines sorting out a few cases.

"There are many children like father." Zhou Qian said without hesitation: "Your Majesty dotes on His Royal Highness Su, isn't it because His Highness Su is most like His Majesty back then."

In front of Chonghua, he quietly scolded the most honorable emperor of that day's family and the most noble prince of Nanyan.

Chonghua put away the teapot and cup firmly with both hands, and withdrew after a blessing.

Shen Menghan smiled lightly and said, "Are you feeling sorry for me, sir?"

Zhou Qian sighed softly: "There was an accident in the Tangquan Palace that day, I went to the palace for you to meet His Majesty, only to suddenly realize that he is really old."

Shen Menghan was silent.

Zhou Qian said: "If it wasn't for..."

He coughed lightly and said, "I sent someone to inquire about this girl, Chonghua, she is the granddaughter of Master Pingzhang Shiwei."

Shen Menghan was taken aback, this was indeed beyond his expectation, he frowned and put down his cup and said, "Then why did you enter the palace as a female official?"

Zhou Qiandao: "Her father was originally a concubine, and died early. When he entered the palace, Lord Wei was still a foreign official. When he entered the palace, his mother was seriously ill, and there was no one to take care of him at home. He was chosen as an ordinary girl from a good family."

"Later, Master Wei also reported to the Inner Palace after returning to Beijing. First, the Empress went to the Eldest Princess Palace to accompany the Eldest Princess, and then went to Chang'an Palace for some reason. Now that I am older, I will delay it."

Zhou Qian sighed: "This identity is indeed one in a million, and the temper is also rare. Your Majesty has really carefully selected for you."

Perhaps, Emperor Yan raised him in the palace specially for Shen Menghan.

Shen Menghan was silent for a moment and said: "I thought I spoke clearly enough."

Zhou Qian said: "Young master, those of us who accompany you naturally know that it is true, but others may not take it seriously."

He said helplessly: "The situation in Beizhao back then, it is reasonable to say that you tarnished your reputation and refused to marry Beizhao."

Who would have thought that Gong Ziyin was really a broken sleeve.

Shen Menghan's gaze was far away, like a deep pool, black and bottomless.

Although he promised that Xie Chenyan could come back to see him at any time, but the fasting ceremony in June, the Obon Festival in July, and the Lantern Festival in August, the temple was so busy that Xie Chenyan was naturally too embarrassed to leave at this time.

Since they returned to Jiangnan, they have not been separated for such a long time.

Xie Chenyan thought about it, and then began to write him a letter. After three or five days, Yinge could receive a thick stack of letters from Lin'an City.

The chubby handwriting fully exposed the temperament of the host.

Yesterday a child fell down on the steps and cried for several hours; today an old lady came to the temple to offer incense and prayed endlessly to the Buddha; Not enough, and now it is rushing to make it overnight.

He also complained that there were a few little wild cats in the temple in the past, but because there was no meat in the temple, they never came again when they grew up.

He has always had the ability to liven up a dull day.

He grows up in the tile shop in the market, and he naturally likes the freshness and fireworks of Xie Chenyan.

He couldn't imagine himself and a woman like Chonghua, two deep-minded people, respecting each other as guests all their lives, living as lonely and cold in the deep palace.

He can't.

"Don't mention this." Seeing his expression like this, Zhou Qian folded his fan and said helplessly: "You have done your best in the matter of King Su, and there is no need to bother about the grievances between them and the battle for the crown prince."

"Tomorrow, I will ask my old acquaintances from Yushitai to make an account of Zhao Zhen's grievances. Please call him back directly from His Majesty."

Shen Menghan let out a deep breath.

Shen Zhuo had raised him for more than half a year, and finally resumed the Shuo Wang Chao Hui in August.

The emperor, who was in his prime, reappeared in front of the ministers, sitting in the abyss of nine layers, his posture was still majestic and upright as before.

The appearance of Emperor Yan finally put an end to Nanyan's turmoil in the first half of the year and the constant panic in the court.

The situation on the battlefield also suddenly improved.

King An defeated the Northern Zhaoshui Army on the waterway of Keyuecheng, captured seventeen warships, and sunk dozens.

Emperor Yan was very happy, and the rewards were quite generous, but he was not granted the same title as King Su.

What happened to Shen Yu left a thorn in Shen Zhuo's heart after all.

And this account, [-]% was calculated by Shen Chen on Shen Menghan.

But there was another sort of reckoning in the court, King Jing was idle, even if it was useless, it was not a big fault.But the Ninth Prince competed for victory when he was young, there were too many faults and faults, Shen Zhuo scolded him a lot, and threw the Ninth Prince to the Huai River to practice.

After all, Shen Jue was still young, so he could not succeed in writing, so Wu Shang could give it a try.

Shen Menghan was very anxious, but Shen Zhuo delayed until the beginning of September before he issued an order to recall Zhao Zhen.

Zhao Zhen returned to Beijing in the middle of the night, and before he had time to meet the emperor, he rode straight to the Yin Pavilion in Baixia Town, and knocked on the gate of the Yin Pavilion.