Tread thousands of dust

In the evening, before it was dark, Mo Fengyi left the palace.

Shu Qiyun managed to break free from Lihuan Palace, the servant packed up all the things given by the imperial concubine and moved behind him, a group of three walked slowly on Huangcheng Street.

He put a brochure in Mo Fengyi's hands: "Mo Fengyi, there are four days left until the Thunder Moon Festival, the preparations for this blessing ceremony, my father told me, you also have to participate."

"what?"

Who said he was going to participate in the preparation?The emperor didn't even give him a chance to refuse?And isn't it almost ready?

"This is the entire process of the ceremony. We will go to the rehearsal the day before the Thunder Moon Festival. Take a look first, and ask Ah Can if you have any questions. He knows it very well." Shu Qiyun didn't delay a moment. Everything was done. I didn't expect my father to let this idle person come with him. So he just talked to Mo Fengyi. Anyway, Mo Fengyi will understand these things sooner or later. It seems that my father really attaches great importance to him. , Many things will be entrusted to him in the future.

Mo Fengyi looked sad: "Your Highness, haven't you already taken care of everything? Why do I want to participate? Can't I just go to Leiyue Temple to worship?"

Shu Qiyun straightened his expression, showing some indescribable majesty: "Father asked you to participate, you should know what he means. Since he didn't discuss with you but told me directly, it means that you can't shirk."

He knew that his father intended to cultivate Mo Fengyi. Although Xun Can was very capable, he was a general and he didn't understand many things very well.If Mo Fengyi could also become his right-hand man, he would wish for it, and it happened that he would take him this time.

"I... I don't understand these things." Mo Fengyi was dazzled when he opened the booklet. There is a limit on the number of people, depending on the position of the official position, and the patterns of the clothes they wear are also exquisite. This is another utensil The position is brocade silk and satin again... Mo Fengyi wished he could tear it up on the spot, it's too cumbersome!

"It doesn't matter, Father just let you understand this time first, I will help you later, and you will gradually master it." Shu Qiyun has a lot of experience about this, after all, he has been exposed to these things since he was very young, and it is not a problem to teach someone .

Mo Feng cast another look at Xun Can, but Xun Can saw it, but didn't return him.He tugged at Xun Can's clothes again, and the man asked, "What's wrong?"

"What's the matter? I don't understand these things. Why do you want me to participate? Can't I worship Buddha together like those young masters?" Not happy?He seemed to want to wade himself into this muddy water.

"No."

Mo Fengyi: "..."

What's wrong with this man?

"It's getting late, I'll go back to the Prince's Mansion first, you have a look first, then I'll take you to Leiyue Temple with me." After finishing speaking, Shu Qiyun left with a group of servants in a mighty manner.

Mo Fengyi poked Xun Can with his elbow: "What's wrong with you? I haven't seen you for a few days, so you don't recognize me?"

Xun Can shook his head: "I can't figure it out."

"What can't you figure out?"

Xun Can stared at Mo Fengyi with a gloomy expression: "Today, the prince entered the palace to report the preparations for the ceremony, but the emperor suddenly said that he wanted you to participate, but if he really wanted you to participate, why didn't the prince enter the palace half a month ago when he started to arrange the ceremony?" Say? You have been in the palace for the past few days, what did the emperor tell you?"

Mo Fengyi held the booklet like a hot potato and tossed it back and forth between his left and right hands. He could only say as he walked, "It's nothing. In fact, I haven't seen the emperor a few times. Basically, I've been with the queen mother and imperial concubine. It's just... ..."

Xun Can immediately became nervous: "Just what?"

Mo Fengyi bit his lip hesitantly, thinking about how to speak, but finally decided to tell the truth and repeated the conversation with Xun Can from that night.

Xun Can savored those few words carefully, and after a while, he said to Mo Fengyi: "It seems that the emperor knows all about your movements and intends to keep you. He summoned you into the palace in a hurry, and he probably wanted to spy on you." Meaning. Seeing that you are tossing and turning, I temporarily decided to let you participate in the important events of the imperial city, so that you can't retreat."

Mo Fengyi nodded helplessly, still fiddling with the booklet.

Xun Can said: "But I still can't figure out something."

Mo Fengyi looked up at him: "What is it?"

Xun Can narrowed his eyes a little, confused: "Is it really because of guilt that you kowtowed in front of Princess Xiangyue's spirit?"

Mo Fengyi shrugged: "Otherwise? Do I dare to lie to the emperor?"

Xun Can was a little angry, and his tone was a little anxious: "Kowtowing three heads before the death of the deceased is a rule set by the ancestors. For three gods and four ghosts, kowtowing four times is disrespectful, don't you know?"

"I know, isn't my mother already transformed into a ghost? Besides, she won't mind...she...well...well..." Before he could say the last words, Xun Can angrily said Cover your mouth.

Xun Can shook the person in front of him severely with his hand: "Are you stupid or crazy? If the emperor gets into trouble, don't you want to live? You still say such things!"

Mo Feng angrily pulled his hand off, and was also angry: "Is what I said wrong? Okay, you all abide by the rules, you all pay attention to etiquette, and you pay attention to your words everywhere. It's just me, saying anything is inappropriate. I want to give it to you." My mother knocks as many times as she likes, can you control me?" After saying that, he walked forward, leaving Xun Can behind.

Xun Can quickly caught up with the man and grabbed his arm: "That's not what I meant."

Being thrown away by that person, he simply stood in front of that person, "Listen to me, I was just afraid that the emperor would pursue you. Since the emperor entered the palace and mentioned you this afternoon, I found that he doesn't value you a little bit. I'm worried..."

"What are you worried about? What do I have to worry about? I also found out that you have ignored me since you left the temple and I left the palace, and now you are still asking me, what happened to the emperor's attention to me? I am afraid that I will rob him. Are you paying attention?" Mo Fengyi choked him back, he felt a little annoyed now, and immediately realized that he had said something wrong after he finished speaking, how could Xun Can care about these things?But he just wanted to be angry with this person, and he couldn't be the only one who was unhappy.

The eager look on Xun Can's face turned cold, and he uttered a few words: "Forget it, I'm not worried, why should I be in a hurry?" After speaking, he was about to leave.

This time it was Mo Fengyi who held him back: "Hey, don't go, you didn't say clearly... Okay, I was wrong, I was wrong, I know you are worried about me, you are not this Meaning, am I not angry, I am short of breath..."

Xun Can turned around, stood upright, settled his breath, looked at him quietly for a while, and said under his throat: "I'm worried that the emperor's excessive attention to you will be bad for you. You have been in the palace these few days. In the middle, and suddenly being entrusted with an important task, I am afraid that it will become the target of public criticism."

Xun Can didn't know why he was so unpromising. He was planning to get angry with him just now, but he immediately changed his mind after being pulled by him with a few words of apology. He came back and continued to analyze with him. He was really annoyed, and there was really nothing he could do. Get angry with him again.

In fact, Mo Fengyi didn't expect this person to be so easy to coax, and he didn't even need to coax him. He quickly corrected his expression and smiled: "I know, I know, but there is no way, aren't you very happy that the emperor pays attention to me? Since It’s a certain thing, so don’t worry, we just pay more attention.”

Xun Can stared at him: "I hope that the emperor pays attention to you, and I hope that his attention comes from your ability, not your status."

If his eyes were fire, I'm afraid Mo Fengyi would be able to catch it now.Xun Can is right. Mo Fengyi has never practiced martial arts since he returned to the imperial city, and no one has seen him fight with anyone. The fight with Xiang Qianrong is not serious like a child playing. Holding it is just a display, and no one knows what Mo Fengyi's skills are.

"My ability? How can I show it?" Mo Fengyi met his eyes and said with a half-smile.

"I don't know, it depends on whether you want to or not." Xun Can's tone did not change, and it seemed that there was no emotion.

Mo Fengyi was stunned: "Xun Can, what about you?"

When the emperor asked him to participate, he was asking him: Are you willing to show your ability?

The crown prince has basically set things up. He was just going through the motions. If he is willing to perform, he can add to the cake. If he does not intend to perform well or his ability is limited, the crown prince will give him the bottom line. Obviously, it can be left or right. There was no way out, but Mo Fengyi felt that he was cornered.

Because no one has ever asked him what he thinks, everyone is deciding on him wishfully.

Xun Can: "What am I?"

"Do you want me to show myself well in front of the emperor?"

Xun Can was dumb for a moment.

"......think."

I want you to stay, I want you to truly express yourself, I want everyone to see your ability, I think the emperor can really care about you.

Mo Fengyi smiled lightly: "Okay."

So in the last two days, Mo Fengyi has been very busy: writing invitation letters for guests, decorating Buddhist temples, and dispatching the necessary items. Shu Qiyun has indeed arranged almost everything properly, but many things can only be prepared in the last few days, because of the weather. And various factors, the two hosts had to consider all the circumstances.

Mo Fengyi lay down on the soft couch in the prince's mansion: "I'm about to get to know all the officials above the second rank in the court."

"The invitation letter will be distributed only this afternoon. Don't take it lightly. This represents the face of the royal family." Shu Qiyun continued to check meticulously, while speaking, his eyes did not give Mo Feng any chance.

As soon as Mo Feng put his hands on Ling Ziming's side, he started to be lazy: "I don't care, I'm exhausted, I didn't sleep all night last night, girl, press me."

Ling Ziming was forcibly pulled here by him today, at best it was to accompany him to relieve boredom, at worst it was to help him do coolies together.

She smiled helplessly, took his hand obediently, and gently pressed the acupuncture points on the palm of his hand, Mo Feng felt very comfortable and was about to fall asleep.

Shu Qiyun looked up, just in time to see this scene: "What are you doing?"

Ling Ziming was startled.

Mo Fengyi was half asleep and half awake, confused and returned: "I asked her to lay hands on me, what's wrong?"

Only then did Shu Qiyun realize that his tone seemed to be a little anxious, and he also knew that their brother and sister had a very good relationship, but, but, men and women can't accept each other!

So he continued to pretend to follow the words: "What is the laying on of hands for?"

Mo Feng said nonchalantly: "It's my habit. I have acupuncture points on my hands. Pressing them makes me feel better." He noticed that the person's tone was unusual, so he deliberately added, "It's always been like this. Just press me often."

"What do you press?" Xun Can asked as soon as he entered the hall, he heard a little bit just now, Mo Fengyi instantly took his hand out of Ling Ziming's hand, sat up, and scared the girl again.

"It's nothing, why are you here?" Mo Fengyi didn't even know why he felt guilty, so he realized it immediately.

Only then did he see Xun Can holding a stack of books in his hands, and the man put the books on the Shu Qiyun desk, and then replied: "Come to give the prince the homework of the past few days. Go to the academy."

Mo Feng asked strangely: "Then why didn't you give it to me?"

Xun Can sat down and poured a cup of tea, brought it to Shu Qiyun's table, Shu Qiyun took a sip and nodded, then Xun Can sat down and poured himself another cup, and said slowly, "Don't you need it? None."

Mo Fengyi was depressed, he didn't know what to say for a while, it seemed that he really didn't want it, then he stared at the cup in Xun Can's hand, and said sullenly: "I want to drink tea too."

Xun Can raised his head and raised his eyebrows: "You can't pour it yourself?"

"I... It's not convenient for me to stay here, hey, what's the matter with pouring me a glass?"

Xun Can resigned himself to a wry smile, poured him a cup, and was still thinking: When did I not pour your tea for you?

After reviewing the last process, Shu Qiyun rubbed his eyes relaxedly: "It's almost the same, Feng Yi, I really didn't expect that you have worked so hard and you have many good ideas."

Mo Fengyi humbly expressed that His Royal Highness is still dedicated, and at the same time gave Xun Can a hard look: It's not all because of you!

Then Shu Qiyun handed him a piece of paper: "Here, take a look, these are cups and cups for guests, which one do you think is better?"

Mo Fengyi grabbed the piece of paper, glanced at it irritably, and then said: "Porcelain with a plate pattern, the texture is warm and moist, and it is cool to the touch in summer. It is also top-grade, without losing the royal air, and it is also relatively easy to fire. There should be stock in the porcelain workshop that can be used."

Shu Qiyun nodded with satisfaction: "Okay, that's it, I'll send someone to Leiyue Temple right away."

Mo Fengyi immediately lay down again, and kept complaining: "It's really okay, can I go back? I even calculated how many incense sticks the guests and ministers will have to burn. Let me go!"

Shu Qiyun smiled helplessly and shook his head: "No, you will go to Leiyue Temple with me tomorrow, and you will rest at the Prince's Mansion tonight."

But Mo Fengyi didn't listen at all, turned over quickly and got ready to go out: "Hey, I've been here for two days, my father should start talking about me, I'll go back to see him tonight, Your Highness, please take care of me too!" Take a break!"

Shu Qiyun gave him a look, and Xun Can got up to stop him.

Xun Can: "These two days are the most important thing. If something happens, it's too late to go to the Mo Mansion to inform you. Just live here, I can't wrong you."

Mo Fengyi curled his lips, and Ling Ziming also came to him: "Don't worry, brother, I will take care of uncle, and you can go home after finishing your work the day after tomorrow, so you can feel at ease."

Shu Qiyun immediately stepped forward, his tone a little excited, but was suppressed by him again: "Miss Ziming, you... stay too, the Prince's Mansion is far away from the Mo Mansion, and it is inconvenient to go back and forth. You still have to come tomorrow, so just leave me alone." ...Just... spend more time with your brother."

Ling Ziming was stunned: "This..."

What does this have to do with her?

Shu Qiyun turned his eyes to Xun Can, and that person understood: "Miss Ling, just stay together, and go to Leiyue Temple with us tomorrow, don't you want to see it too?"

Seeing that Mo Fengyi didn't respond at all, Ling Ziming nodded, "Okay, my brother and I will bother His Highness the Crown Prince."

After dinner, Xun Can peeled oranges for Mo Feng in the backyard garden.

Mo Fengyi said while eating: "Why did you speak for the prince just now?"

Xun Can: "What's wrong?"

Mo Feng frowned: "Can't you see what the prince means?"

He finished peeling the fourth one, then stopped and clapped his hands: "I can see, so what? If you like me, it's okay."

Mo Feng said dissatisfiedly: "He is the prince, that is, the prince, and he has already shown his talents at a young age. My sister...can't be his wife."

Xun Can raised his eyes and looked at him: "Why is it impossible? I know what he is like. If he is sincere, he will not let you down."

Mo Fengyi was a little annoyed, and put down the half-eaten orange: "But who knows if he really isn't sincere? Did it happen on the spur of the moment seeing Zi Ming's beauty? Well, even if he is sincere, what will happen next? Can the emperor and noble concubine agree? He In the government and the opposition, who knows what kind of mind is like?"

Xun Can laughed: "You think too much, and there is nothing wrong with it. Besides, Miss Ling has her own thoughts, even if you are her brother, you can't interfere."

Mo Fengyi silently rolled his eyes: "I know, so I didn't say anything just now, forget it, Zi Ming has a sense of propriety, and I don't bother to care about her." He finished eating the oranges, stopped talking, and admired the summer night view.

Xun Can asked: "You said just now that you don't know what your mind is like when you are in the court and the opposition? I am also in the court and the opposition, don't you know?"

Mo Fengyi shook his head indifferently: "You are different."

Xun Can: "What's the difference? When I was young, I was fostered by the imperial concubine, and we ate and lived with him. Later, even if I was taken out of the palace by my uncle, we grew up together."

Mo Fengyi couldn't tell, he still didn't understand why Xun Can was able to maintain a transparent state of mind while living in such a dirty and chaotic court. He was as pure as a cloud, and he only wanted to make progress and lead troops to fight , as if the imperial court had nothing to do with him.

Xun Can's friendship with the prince was not due to forming a party for selfish interests, and he didn't understand factional power struggles, but he really participated in these right and wrong. The sweeper.

The frightening thing about Xun Can is that he doesn't understand, and it's not that he stays out of it, but that he is deeply involved in it, but he can stay away from the dust.However, Shu Qiyun was just the opposite, his identity meant that he could not escape.

So Mo Fengyi stared at the scene, and slightly opened his lips: "I don't know, just feel it."

Xun Can knew that he was struggling, so he changed the subject: "I'm going to Leiyue Temple tomorrow, will your junior sister also go?"

Mo Feng's expression changed: "What's wrong?"

"I'll just ask, you don't have to be nervous."

Mo Fengyi shrugged: "It's okay, you are a member of the court, you should care about these things. I took you to see Xiaoxiao that day, she also understood what I meant, and didn't guard against you, otherwise why do you think you can know so many things?"

Xun Can understood: "So, you are not afraid that I will intervene and ruin your plan?"

Mo Feng smiled strangely: "I know that since you have made great achievements in battle, the emperor has handed over the broken cavalry battalion to you. Now you are a major general with a heavy army in your hands. Naturally, you want to take care of everything, but if you ask me that, I won't let you go!" I know, you don't intend to interfere."

Xun Can raised his eyebrows: "Why?"

Mo Fengyi grinned even wider: "If you really intend to take care of it, you won't ask. Since you ask, it means that you already know that I will take care of it. You just want to ask me if I need help. "

Xun Can moved closer to him and narrowed his eyes: "So self-indulgent? Why should I help you? Find trouble for myself?"

Not to be outdone, Mo Fengyi: "I don't believe you don't want to know who the Hanna spies are lurking in, not to mention that I have special treatment, why don't you help?"

Xun Can: "Your special treatment can still be used here?"

Mo Feng had an expression of "Isn't this nonsense?": "Of course, I should have special treatment at any time."

Xun Can had no choice but to say, "Well, tell me, do you need my help?"

Mo Fengyi: "On the day of the Thunder Moon Festival, how many people did you dispatch from the cavalry battalion to protect the emperor?"

"two hundred."

"so little?"

Xun Can said in a deep voice, "I am the palace guard, who is closely escorting me. Do you think there is a war?"

Mo Fengyi waved his hand: "Okay, okay, then you just let your people pay attention to whether there is any abnormality."

Xun Can nodded: "Just tell your junior sister that she will be let in when the time comes, so she can rest assured."

Mo Feng pretended to be stupid: "No matter how I tell her, I can't meet her."

Xun Can showed a smile: "Do you think I don't know? You have been sending letters to her these days." He moved closer, almost touching the tip of Mo Fengyi's nose, "The guards of the Prince's Mansion, too. my people."

Mo Fengyi bit his lips and stayed away from him: "You..."

"But, you didn't send a letter to your father. You were called into the palace in a hurry, and you came to the prince's mansion after you left the palace. You didn't ask him why he didn't tell you about these important events in the alliance?"

Mo Fengyi shook his head: "I know why, there is no need to ask, as long as he is in good health, I don't care."

Xun Can no longer entangled with this, but asked again: "So you must find out?"

Mo Feng smiled and said, "Of course, let's go together."