Because of recovering from a serious illness, Qu Chang walked unhappily, and his complexion didn't look very good.

Xie Jiuquan hadn't seen him for a long time, and he was always thinking about Qu Chang's past. Now when he glanced at him, he felt his heart ache.

He hastily took two steps forward, crossed Jing Qianjiang, held Qu Chang's arm and said, "Why haven't you seen me for more than a month, and your face is so bad? Are you sick again? Go back and sit down, don't come out to meet me."

Qu Zhang was surprised and said: "General Xie, when did you come?"

Xie Jiuquan: "...just arrived."

Qu Chang negative turned his head and said to Jing Qianjiang: "You didn't tell me about this. I said why I heard that you went to the gate of the city when I got up in the morning, and I was going to find you."

Xie Jiuquan: "...Oh, you didn't come out to see me."

Qu Zhang was unhurried: "Meeting is worse than meeting by chance. I didn't come for you, but came back after meeting you. Isn't it fate? Please go in."

His light words instantly satisfied Xie Jiuquan, who rushed over, he was relieved of everything, and followed Qu Changlong into the door together.

They are all old friends who have lived two lifetimes, and everyone is not an outsider. After entering the front hall, the servants put the table prepared for Xie Jiuquan, and they all retreated, leaving only the three of them .

Qu Chang was lying on the reclining chair under a thin blanket, his sickly face was slightly lazy, and he looked arrogant and weak.

His voice was also lazy, and he asked Xie Jiuquan, "Do you know why the emperor suddenly moved south?"

Xie Jiuquan couldn't help shaking his head and sighing when he mentioned this matter, and said, "It's hard to say."

He briefly recounted the discussion of the matter in the court at that time, and when he heard that Qi Zhan and Zuo Xiang were the most supportive of this matter, Qu Chang and Jing Qianjiang looked at each other.

Both of them were thinking, what the hell is Qi Zhan going to do?

His thoughts are both clear and clear, but the current foreign aggression has not been resolved, and most of Wei Wang's private soldiers have been lost before. Even if Qi Zhan is crazy about wanting to be the emperor, he should not be in such a poorly prepared place. In the case of internal friction.

But he actively urged the emperor to make a southern tour, is it really just because he is afraid of the Xiqiang people and wants to take refuge with the emperor?

Xie Jiuquan said: "At present, the prince is staying in the capital to supervise the country, and most of the others have already left. I am afraid that in their eyes, Huiyang has become a dead place. If they can't stop the Xiqiang people, they can only let them plunder .”

It's no wonder that the soldiers were disappointed.Not to mention others, even Qu Changlu had just lost his father, and he himself was still sitting here sickly, but the emperor didn't even have half a ounce of trust and understanding for his courtiers.

Having said that, all three of them fell silent in unison.

After a while, Qu Chang negative said suddenly: "Didn't you keep saying that you suspect that there are traitors in the court? Could it be that King Wei colluded with Xiqiang?"

His guess was a little surprising, Jing Qianjiang frowned, but Xie Jiuquan was suddenly startled.

"Impossible, right? No matter what, Qi Zhan is of royal blood. If he really tipped off Xiqiang to fight for the throne for himself, it would be equivalent to hurting the enemy five hundred and hurting himself a thousand. It's not worth thinking about it. "

Qu Chang said: "Maybe he's mentally ill?"

Xie Jiuquan: "..."

Jing Qianjiang laughed and said, "Actually, I really think that this guess is the most reasonable."

Qu Chang negative shook his head, he didn't know whether he was regretting "Qi Zhan's illness" or that Jing Qianjiang was also hurt.

"With the two of you guarding the pass here, no one in the world can break through Huiyang City."

Qu Chang said negatively: "Now is also a rare opportunity. After two more days of illness, I plan to go back to the capital."

Emperor Longyu and his group went south, at best it was to avoid the edge temporarily, at worst it was a cowardly escape, so all the way along the way, everyone's heart was very heavy.

Especially along the road, you can also see empty and dilapidated streets and villages, children crying because of hunger, and refugees coming and going in a hurry with their burdens on their backs. It is simply a scene of subjugation.

In fact, the flames of war have not yet spread to this place, and the situation is far from that. A large part of the reason is that the emperor's departure from the capital caused panic among the people, so they followed suit and fled first.

Finally arrived at Pingzhou City, everyone settled down, Emperor Longyu remembered that when he was in the capital, he would feel restless when he heard the battle report every day.

He suspected the intentions of Jing Qianjiang, Qu Chang, and others who were in Huiyang at this time, suspected the traitor who had not been thoroughly investigated, and worried that the Xiqiang people would really attack directly.

Coupled with the fact that the front and back palaces were being encouraged by others, he made such a decision on the spur of the moment.

But now that he was out of the city and saw the life of the people like this, he couldn't help but ask himself, was the previous choice really the right one?

"Father."

Emperor Longyu had something on his mind, so he went into a trance unconsciously, he didn't even notice that the tea in his hand was cold, until someone came to bow down, he came back to his senses and remembered that he just summoned his eldest son Qi Zhan.

"Stay flat."

He is currently living in the government office. Although all the houses have been rearranged, all the food and clothing, and the etiquette and guards are compared with the regulations in the palace, but it is impossible to be exactly the same after all.

In such an environment, the shackles of those identities in the past seemed to be relaxed a bit.

Qi Zhan stood up after thanking him, and Emperor Longyu asked, "How does it feel to live here and compare with the capital?"

Qi Zhan said: "Each has its own advantages and disadvantages. Although the capital is much more prosperous, it is much more convenient to meet the Emperor Father when you live here temporarily."

Emperor Longyu smiled, "What do you want to see me for?"

Qi Zhan bowed and said: "Father, I know that I have missed many things in the past, and I tried my best to compete with the prince and get more favor from you. At that time, I really lost my head. But Now that the country is in crisis, my minister also wants to understand a lot."

He quietly glanced at Emperor Longyu's face, and said: "Actually, my son just hopes to get his father's attention and approval, just like any man's mentality in this world. It's like leaving the palace now, there are few rules, but the relationship with you is closer My son is very happy to be close."

He has always been able to talk, and Emperor Longyu's expression eased a little.

But because of what Qi Zhan did before, he no longer trusts this son, so he no longer favors him as before, and his attitude is much worse after all.

Emperor Longyu said: "Even so, staying here is not a long-term strategy."

Qi Zhan asked calmly: "We have just left the capital, and the battle has not yet been resolved, does the emperor have the idea of ​​going back?"

Emperor Longyu said: "I am the king of a country, and I will always look bad if I am not in the capital. Fortunately, there is a prince who voluntarily asks to stay, so that the situation will not be too chaotic - let's observe for a few more days and see the situation in Huiyang. how."

Qi Zhan said: "If Xiqiang can really break through Huiyang, I'm afraid the crown prince will be in danger in the capital..."

Emperor Longyu said: "Before I left, I already told him that once the situation changes, don't love to fight and evacuate in time."

Although he wasn't close enough to Qi Hui to love him, and occasionally had suspicions, the reason why he hasn't changed the crown prince for so many years is because Qi Hui acted prudently, fulfilled his duties, and was able to stand up to things at critical moments.

He has been trained as an heir for many years, which is beyond the reach of other princes.

Qi Zhan said: "Father is really full of love."

He didn't say it well, it sounded like a sarcasm, Emperor Longyu glanced at Qi Zhan, took a sip of tea, and was about to speak when he suddenly felt itchy in his throat.

He couldn't help coughing, and then, a sense of suffocation surged from his chest, and in a blink of an eye it turned into blood and spewed out of his mouth.

Qi Zhan paled in shock, rushed forward quickly, supported Emperor Longyu and patted him on the back, and said anxiously: "Father? Father, what's wrong with you! My son, I will send the imperial doctor here!"

However, Emperor Longyu grabbed Qi Zhan's hand. He raised his head, his face was blue and blood was still stained on the corner of his lips, and he hissed, "It's you?"

Qi Zhan said in surprise: "Father, what are you talking about?"

Emperor Longyu felt weak all over his body, had a splitting headache, and said angrily, "This tea is poisonous...is it you!"

A brief silence.

Then, Qi Zhan slowly let go of the hand holding him, and sighed: "Something happened, the first thing my father suspects is my son."

Emperor Longyu just stared at him, his voice was hoarse, and he asked word by word: "Is that you?"

His face was pale, blood was still stained on his lips, and he stared at Qi Zhan fiercely, like an evil ghost crawling out of hell to seek his life.

Even though Qi Zhan had already made up his mind, he still felt guilty for a while.

He took a deep breath and said: "It's me, but please don't worry, father, this poison is not fatal, it just makes you temporarily weak and paralyzed. If father is willing to give up the throne to his son, I will give everything to you." After the matter is properly handled, the imperial physician will naturally take good care of your father's body and serve you for the rest of your life."

Emperor Longyu doubted this and that, but never imagined that Qi Zhan would be so bold as to poison himself.

He was furious all of a sudden, and scolded: "Bastard, you are delusional!"

Qi Zhan said: "Father, even if you are angry, it will not help. I have already controlled this place. Just now there was news in the capital that the crown prince was assassinated and died. If you don't pass the position to me, I'm afraid there will be no suitable candidates. .”

Emperor Longyu's heart sank, he didn't expect Qi Zhan to be so ruthless that he would attack himself and Qi Hui at the same time.

He gritted his teeth and said, "Where are Song Mingfeng and Song Yun and Song Yi? The Song family is full of loyalty, and they will never betray me!"

Qi Zhan couldn't help laughing, and said: "Father, father, do you know that the Song family is full of loyalty? Qu Chang is the only grandson of Grand Master Song. He was held in the palm of his family since he was a child. They were all sent out by you to make a deal, how could people like Song Mingfeng not be cold-hearted? What's more, their families are still here, how dare they defy me."

Emperor Longyu knew that Qi Zhan's words were half-truth and half-false, and the Song family was unlikely to support Qi Zhan no matter what they thought, but most of them had already been controlled by him.

From the prince to the minister, all the escape routes have been blocked by Qi Zhan.

Looking at Qi Zhan in front of him, he could only feel furious. The feeling of being fooled and betrayed was the last thing Emperor Longyu could bear.

Originally, Jing Qianjiang's anger and resistance at the beginning had already provoked his majesty, but now there is another Qi Zhan.

He laughed back in anger, and spat on Qi Zhan with a "Bah".

Emperor Longyu scolded: "You can only sneak around and play some clever and foolish things all your life! You still want to sit on the throne, are you worthy? You've been tinkering with these secret tricks all day long, and the women in the inner house know more about it than you, so take care of the overall situation!"

Qi Zhan has always been concerned about his contest with Qi Hui, but he just resents his limited background and refuses to admit that he is inferior to others.

Emperor Longyu's words were like a heavy slap in the face, directly slapped on Qi Zhan's face.

He lost his composure instantly, and said angrily, "That's because you never gave me a chance! I had to fight for what Qi Hui had at his fingertips. Could it be my reason?!"

Emperor Longyu sneered and said, "At present, there are external and internal troubles. If the throne is given to you, a bastard without the power of an emperor, I am afraid that the country will perish within two years!"

Qi Zhan was furious, and was about to say something more when he heard a burst of applause.

"Crack, crack, crack."

Someone clapped their palms a few times, walked out unhurriedly, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty is indeed wise, and even this is what you said. The king of Wei is currently joining hands with me, and has revealed the military situation to Xiqiang. , I wonder if His Majesty is surprised?"

This person was something he never expected, Emperor Longyu had a look of surprise in his eyes, and said, "Li Chang?"

Li Changdao: "It's right here. I also want to thank Ying Guo for cultivating and taking care of me for so many years, so that this king can succeed."

Emperor Longyu was stunned for a moment, then burst out laughing, and said, "Qi Zhan, Qi Zhan, shouldn't I say that I did not misunderstand you? You idiot, you actually cooperated with a spy from a foreign country! If you seek skin from a tiger, you will only take it for yourself perish..."

Qi Zhan didn't expect Li Chang to stand up at such a time, so he felt very guilty and took two steps back to avoid Emperor Longyu's gaze, speechless for a while.

But at this time, Li Chang's eyes turned cold, and he quickly stepped forward to pick up the soft pillow next to him, and then covered Emperor Longyu's face with all his strength.

Emperor Longyu didn't expect him to come up and strike, the laughter stopped immediately, and he struggled desperately, but his limbs were weak after being poisoned, so naturally he couldn't compete with Li Shang, who was young and strong.

Qi Zhan heard the unexpected noise, turned his head and saw this scene, was shocked, and hurried forward to grab Li Chang: "What are you doing?"

But Li Chang didn't let go, and Emperor Longyu didn't move between the two of them.

Only then did Li Chang relax, and was immediately dragged away by Qi Zhan for a few steps.

"Father? Father!"

Qi Zhan rushed up to take a look and found that Emperor Longyu was not breathing.

Although he was ready to seek to usurp the throne, watching his biological father being killed in front of him still had a big impact on Qi Zhan.

He tremblingly said: "Li Chang, what are you doing!"

Li Chang said coldly: "King Wei, you should stop and accept the chaos instead. It is obviously impossible for the emperor to write a Zen edict to you. He rejects you so much, keeping it will only increase the variables!"

Qi Zhan was silent for a while, and said sharply: "When you and I are done, go to Nanliang, and I will kill the emperor of Nanliang, how about paving the way for you to ascend the throne?"

Li Chang laughed and said, "If you want it, please do it. But the plan has not been fully completed yet, so let's not think about such a distant issue."

Qi Zhan was silent for a moment, then raised his voice, "Come here."

It was his men who came in.

Qi Zhan said, "Where are the ministers?"

The subordinate said: "Your Highness, all family members have been brought under control. They are currently imprisoned in the council hall. Ma Xing refused to resist and was killed on the spot."

Qi Zhan said: "He is insignificant, he will be killed if he is killed. Pay special attention to the Song family, the Lin family and the Cheng family. In addition, find a way to let Song Mingfeng hand over the military power in his hands, but focus on Huairou, and don't hurt the Song family's family." people."

His subordinates answered "Yes", and Qi Zhan said again: "Where is Xue Guoen?"

"Forgive me, Your Highness. We haven't found any trace of him yet. However, this place has been completely surrounded, and he will definitely not be able to escape."

"This old fox." Qi Zhan cursed, "He must know the whereabouts of Yuxi, and he will capture him alive if he says anything!"

"Yes!"

Qi Zhan said: "Go ahead and work hard. In the future, this king will remember your first contribution."

After he made arrangements, Li Chang watched silently from the side, and when the subordinate happily left, he smiled slightly and said: "I never thought that His Highness is also a person who respects Zhongliang, and he would show mercy to the Song family's subordinates. "

Qi Zhan said: "Currently Song Taishi and Qu Changlu are both fighting outside, if the Song family is disturbed and they are made anxious, wouldn't it be more troublesome?"

In fact, he had another plan in his mind, and this idea had already been born when he heard that Qu Changlu was not dead.

As long as you hold the Song family in your hands, you will not be afraid that Qu Chang negative will be able to escape, and you will be able to restrain the crown prince and King Jing even more.

When Qu Chang negative came back, he would already be in the position of power, so he could manipulate him however he wanted.

At the beginning, Qu Chang negatively dismissed him, so this time he is locked up by his side, so that he can only wait for his favor and pity every day, and how long can he keep that unrestrained support after going to bed Woolen cloth?

The so-called "wake up and hold the power of the world, and lie drunk on the lap of a beauty", the two are indispensable, as long as he thinks of Qu Changying's pale, fragile but cold appearance, Qi Zhan feels hot inside.

He thought in his heart, his face remained calm, but Li Shang also noticed the name, smiled and said: "Qu Chang negative, I have heard of this person, he is really a legendary person, if he can be brought over , really good."

He glanced at the emperor's body lying on the bed, and murmured, "I don't know what's going on with the prince, what's going on now."

Just now Qi Zhan and Emperor Longyu said that the prince was assassinated and died, but he was actually deceived. The person he sent to assassinate Qi Hui has not yet sent a reply.

Just when he found the emperor's showdown, Qi Hui was reviewing the military situation in the East Palace of the Imperial Palace in the capital.

As soon as the others left, he is currently staying in the capital. Although he can't take full control over all state affairs, his official duties are still a lot heavier.

After seeing the detailed battle report from Huiyang, Qi Hui sighed softly.

He did not expect that Qu Xiao would die so quickly.

For Qu Xiao, Qi Hui's perception is a bit complicated.

On the one hand, from the standpoint of Qu Chang negative, he hated the other party, but on the other hand, seeing Qu Xiao, Qi Hui always thought of himself who had done the same wrong thing and had no chance to redeem himself.

In fact, thinking about it this way, Qu Chang negative is really unlucky, always meeting people like them.

Qi Hui had never thought this way before, he was just suffering, resentful, unwilling, and desperately wanted to get a chance to start all over again for himself.

Now, in the constant miss, I habitually think about everything from the standpoint of Qu Zhang, the more I think about it, the more heartbroken I am.

With his character, Qu Xiao is gone, even if he says he doesn't care, he will definitely feel very uncomfortable.

Qi Hui calculated that the weather in Huiyang was bitterly cold, and there were many windy and sandy days in spring, so living there for a long time would be even more unfavorable for Qu Changlong's condition.

Now that Xie Jiuquan has arrived, and the situation will stabilize in a few days, he should take this opportunity to transfer Qu Changlu and Jing Qianjiang back.After all, with such credit this time, even Emperor Longyu couldn't say anything.

As for whether the emperor will be satisfied in his heart, it is not particularly worth caring about for those of them who have lived a new life.

Qi Hui's fingertips slid across the three characters "Qu Chang Negative", then closed the folder and put it aside.

The door of the palace was pushed open, and the maid from outside came in lightly and brought him the soothing soup that he drank every day.

When Tangzhan was put down, her sleeve accidentally knocked off the folder and fell under the desk.

Qi Hui frowned.

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