I'm not Murong Chong

For a while, Feng Ba ordered people to present tributes, all of which were rare treasures, and there were even some precious objects from the old capital of Yecheng, such as the gold-decorated flower-tree-step shaking crown that Murong Chong's father, Murong Hao, wore when he ascended the throne. , all the veterans in the palace haven't seen this treasure for decades, and they are all sad to see you again suddenly at this time, and the atmosphere on the field is only relieved.

Naturally, Ren Zhen had no feelings for Qianyan's homeland, so he curled his lips disapprovingly - he withheld the secret and kept it in Murongxi Palace as a hostage, isn't this just the ransom money for his son?And where did Murong Chui send such a crown?The trip to confer the crown can only be done by a respected elder, this is to show the uncle's score in secret.What's more, former Yan's territory was mostly in the Kanto and Jizhou area, and now it is all owned by Houyan. Isn't handing over the crown just to "educate" his nephew: Kanto already belongs to Murong Chui, let Murong Chong seek his own happiness, and don't need to look east? !But seeing all the civil and military disciples of the Murong family sighing with pity, he had to admire Murong Chui's aggressive strategy, and he couldn't say anything to pour cold water on him, thinking that Feng Ba was indeed good at finding opportunities and was eloquent.

But at this moment, Murong Bao spoke forcefully again: "If your majesty has seen it carefully, you will know the sincerity of our country, so you can agree to invite me before?" This sentence made Feng Ba work hard to turn the situation around Turning stiff again, many Yan officials murmured in their hearts: No matter how bad this Murong Bao is, he is still the prince of a country, how come he doesn't even know the basics of diplomatic rhetoric, really he is not afraid of Emperor Xiyan's anger!

Sure enough, Ren Zhen's "Long Yan" was condensed when he heard the words, but unexpectedly he did not get angry. He just raised his eyes and looked around the audience and said indifferently: "What do you think?" The emperor kicked the ball, but none of the officials dared The first one to speak - although his own emperor had spoken first, but with Murong Chong's temperament, it is difficult for Murong Yong to monopolize him. The previous five consecutive downgrades were already a warning. He was transferred from Chang'an, stationed at the border, and led troops to stand against Yao Qin on the east bank of the Yellow River.If he openly supported Prince Hou Yan at this time, it would be even worse in the future.

Ren Zhen seemed to have expected it, so he asked by name, "Uncle Huang, what do you think?"

Murong Heng, who was seated at the top, got up and said: "The emperor is arbitrary, he speaks for himself, and he has his own decisions, which are beyond the reach of ministers and others."

Everyone applauded secretly in their hearts - this Murong Heng was able to sit firmly in the top spot in the court, not only because of his seniority and seniority, but also because he was able to have both sides, and he was kind to the heart of the king, and he was able to say these words without leaking: Previously, it was Murong Chong who wanted the crown prince to greet him personally in order to delay and perfunctory things. Now that Murong Chui is willing to let the crown prince come to Chang'an, if Murong Chong reneges on his promise, then the Xiyan court would lose face?Even if Murong Chong insisted on refusing to follow Murong Chui's heart, and refused to lend the God's Master card, it was only "arbitrary and self-determined", which is reasonable.

Ren Zhen chuckled: "Since I want to make my own decision, let me think about it again. Since the grand banquet tonight is to clean up the dust for Prince Houyan, let's just talk about Fengyue, let's hold this matter for now—"

When Murong Bao and the others saw Murong Chong resorting to the dragging formula, their expressions changed slightly. Murong Bao was about to speak, but Feng Ba was afraid that the relationship between the two countries would become tense again, so he hurriedly stopped his words, and said with a deep bow: "Follow the Holy Order."

It wasn't until the middle of the month that there was a break from singing and dancing, Murong Bao was so drunk, he was helped by his guards to get into the car and drove to the post house outside the palace.Feng Baze followed behind with a cold face while not even drinking, and could not help complaining when there was no one else: "How can His Royal Highness provoke Murong Chong again and again—he is always beautiful and poisonous, so he is not a good look. With him? Don’t think that if he doesn’t get angry today, if he looks back and hates him from the heart, he might kill the King of Hejian to vent his anger!”

Murong Bao opened his eyes and opened his tongue and shouted: "What is Murong Chong? I don't know if I look at it? The little boy who warmed people's bed in the past is just powerful now! Why should he compare with my father's great achievements of winning all battles?" ——" Feng Bahu lost his mind, and hurriedly covered Murong Bao's mouth: "Your Highness, be careful, this is still in Chang'an City, you must be careful that the walls have ears!" Murong Bao slapped him away, staggeringly pointing at him Said: "Just now you bowed to Murong Chong in the hall, Gu has not blamed you for insulting the state! What's wrong with Gu asking him for the God's Master card! He himself has promised earlier, can he go back on his word?!"

Feng Ba was in a hurry: "The emperor's true intention is to order us to rescue the king of Hejian - according to the secret report that Tuobagui has secretly sent the prince to Chang'an, but Tuobagui has not been seen so far, and we still can't find out what happened to Murong Chong. Where to hide the person, so at this time, you must not tear your face with Murong Chong!"

Murong Bao was furious when he heard this, and kicked Feng Ba openly with the help of wine, while he himself swayed backwards and collapsed on the bed, and You pointed his nose and scolded: "Get out! I just saw you, a repeated villain Just get angry!"

That Murong Bao woke up the next day, feeling like he had a splitting headache after a hangover, he managed to open his eyes, but saw a multi-petaled chrysanthemum standing in front of his bed, smiling at him with deep folds on his face.He was startled, almost jumped up, leaned his head and stared at the person who was serving the servant: "Who are you?!"

The head servant hurriedly nodded and smiled flatteringly: "Our Majesty heard that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince drank too much last night. When he came back, he had an occasional quarrel with General Feng, and even kicked General Feng. He is really concerned. He specially ordered his servants to deliver blood stasis and blood circulation pills to the two of you. And Guishen Hangover Soup."

Murong Bao was covered in white sweat from fright, and woke up from the wine in an instant—how did Murong Chong know everything after the door was closed?Then every word I said last night was probably heard by him.

The more Murong Bao thought about it, the more disturbed he became, and after hastily washing, he entered the palace to ask to see Ren Zhen in the name of "thank you".

Ren Zhen had been waiting in the Jinhua Palace for a long time, but when he saw Murong Bao, he never mentioned what happened last night. Instead, he sat down with a smile, and after a short chat, he called his name very affectionately and said, "Daoyou!" Coming from afar, why don’t I show you around Weiyang’s palace, as a way to show the friendship of the landlord?” Murong Bao has been secretly uneasy, but he never expected that there would be such a sudden incident—his so-called “cousin” simply didn’t follow the card The card playing is weird to the extreme!But he didn't dare, and couldn't find any excuse to refuse, so he had to do whatever he wanted.

Ren Zhen didn't put on a guard of honor, but only asked a few palace servants to follow, and then went out to visit the garden with great interest.Pointing and explaining along the way where is Xuanshi Palace, Chengming Palace, Jinhua Palace and so on. The Weiyang Palace originally occupies a vast area. After several years of restoration, it has somewhat restored the size of the Han Dynasty. In addition, it is mid-spring, and Murongbao is layered. Wearing a formal court dress to face the saint, he was sweating profusely and miserable.Ren Zhen hurriedly said in a timely and considerate manner: "May the prince take a short break?" Murong Bao nodded hurriedly, and the two took a rest at the Wutai.Wutai is the highest palace in the front hall. Because Weiyang Palace was built on Longshou Mountain, the foundation of the whole palace is even higher than Chang'an City. At this time, overlooking the palaces and palaces, Chang'an is resplendent and magnificent.

Tour guide Ren Zhen pulled up Murong Bao, who had just reached the chair and had no time to take a sip of tea, and walked up to the open platform in front, inviting him to enjoy the beautiful scenery.

Murong Bao didn't want to say any more tired words, Ren Zhen held his hand and refused to let go, with a professional smile on his face, but changed the topic, and said in a low voice: "The prince has repeatedly provoked me openly in the palace, and again Pretending to be crazy and insulting me with alcohol, and even kicking Feng Ba, I'm afraid it's not for the sake of the God's Tablet, but intentional?"

Murong Bao was dumbfounded, completely unaware of how Murong Chong acted like he had changed his face, and finally came to his senses, he waved his hand and said: "Gu did drink too much yesterday, and spoke rudely, please forgive me, Your Majesty."

Ren Zhen interrupted him, and said coldly: "Prince, don't pretend to be stupid anymore! If you are really stupid, Murong Hang's ten or so sons are like wolves and tigers. You are the prince!" He turned to look at him, and said with bright eyes: "Just after you went to Chang'an, your father appointed your son Murong Sheng, who was only ten years old, as the emperor's grandson in Zhongshan, and even sent his confidant Feng Ba to do it. Your right and left hand, the crown prince doesn’t know your father’s true intentions?——It’s more of a threat than a warning. Even if you are in danger and can’t even return to Zhongshan, there is Murong Sheng who can succeed you. All this is for you to rescue with all your strength. The captured Hejian King Murongxi—is it true or not?"

Murong Bao gritted his teeth and said: "No! My father made Sheng'er the grandson of the emperor to reward the East Palace—" Ren Zhen sneered and said: "This place is high, people are no more than you and me, words are no more than four ears, and the prince still has to lie Me? Then don’t blame me for not helping you!”

Murong Bao's heart trembled and he could not speak for a long time.Ren Zhen took a step closer, and whispered in his ear: "His Royal Highness has repeatedly provoked me because I wanted to kill Murong Xi in a fit of anger, so that you won't be afraid of going back and have trouble making a deal—isn't it?" Murong Bao's defense completely collapsed. After hesitating for a moment, he finally admitted with hatred: "Please help me, the emperor, to secretly... get rid of Murong Xi!"

Ren Zhen raised his eyebrows: "He is your younger brother, why did you put him to death?"

"Brother? Murong Xi thinks he is the youngest son of Empress Douan, who has been stubborn and arrogant since he was a child, and his father is getting old. Sooner or later, he will be swayed by those two women, and he will forget the oath he made to my mother! Now, in order to save him, a self-made man who wants to kill himself The lord actually let the dignified prince of a country put himself in danger! Gu naturally wished that he would die immediately!" Murong Bao's voice was not loud, but his face was ferocious, which made people shudder.

There were two figures hidden in the shadows under the high open-air platform, Tuoba Gui let go of his right hand covering Murong Xi's mouth, looked at him with tears streaming down his face, and said indifferently: "Royal brother, it has been like this since ancient times."

Ren Zhen reckoned that Tuobagui had left with his people, so he changed the subject and showed a bit of harshness with malicious intentions, "It's just that if I really help you, I'm afraid it will inevitably anger Murong Chui, and if it draws the two countries to fight, it's not us As you wish." Murong Yong was stunned for a moment, and then said in a low voice: "Now the outside world still doesn't know the identity of Murong Xi, if we find a reason to get rid of the nameless 'spies' who sneaked into Weiyang Palace, even my father is helpless. "

"It's no wonder His Royal Highness has kept Murong Xi's identity secret until now. It turned out that he planned it long ago." Ren Zhen nodded his head and said in admiration, "But I never trade at a loss. Your father even offered a generous exchange to save your brother." conditions, then if I am willing to help you, what price are you willing to pay?"

Murong Bao was silent for a while, then suddenly said firmly: "Father is nothing more than promising gold and silk and breaking off diplomatic relations with Yao Qin, but Gu... If Gu becomes the throne in the future, I wish, I wish to cede Puban, return the capital to Yecheng, and serve your country with the courtesy of a courtier. !"

Hearing this, Ren Zhen smiled lightly, but neither agreed nor refused, but took Murong Bao's hand affectionately again, turned around and walked down the steps: "It's windy at the top, and I have a headache when blowing on the ground, you and I still Go back to the palace and talk about it."

At night, Tuobagui returned to the Jinhua Palace to report to Ren Zhen.

Ren Zhen had sent Murong Bao away, and he had just rested. He was being washed and changed by others, and it was not surprising to see Tuobagui come in so late when he turned his head - he had given him the privilege of going directly to the hall without notification.The head servant at the side hurriedly laughed and said: "The incense to be burned tonight was selected by the general himself when he was still serving the emperor in the palace. He said that the emperor doesn't like acacia and ambergris, but only loves this light fragrance. , can help you fall asleep, and when you left office, you repeatedly asked your servants to use it carefully~" Everyone praised in unison.

Ren Zhen touched the tea on the side with a slight smile and drank half a cup, and casually glanced at everyone - Tuoba Gui has followed Ren Zhen for several years, knowing that he has always been cautious in this regard, and he knew that he was suspicious from his words and expressions He made friends with the inner court, and hurriedly interrupted: "The emperor's final order has been settled."

Sure enough, Ren Zhen shifted his mind, and dismissed the crowd casually: "Murong Xi must now hate his brother to the bone?"

Tuoba Gui said: "He also guessed that Murong Bao refused to disclose his identity so far because he wanted to kill him quietly in a foreign country, and now he is very panicky." After a pause, he looked at Ren Zhen, "Your Majesty...do you want to save his life?"

"What are you killing him for? Make wedding clothes for Murong Bao? Of course, he wants to use him to make Hou Yan and his son discord and cause Xiao Qiang." Ren Zhen let go of his long hair, stood up, and sneered, "Why do you want to ascend the throne in the future? Serving—the entire Kanto will be mine sooner or later, what do I want a servant like Murong Bao to do!"

The palace lantern swayed with the wind, and scattered the ground to a dim yellow. Tuobagui stared at him fascinatedly under the ambiguous light. It was not until Ren Zhen turned his gaze back that he avoided his gaze and opened the cage familiarly. , took out a woolen brocade robe and put it on Ren Zhen's shoulders, and said softly: "Although it has been spring for a long time, it is still cold at night. I just drank more wine and put on some clothes." Ren Zhen sat on his buttocks On the dragon bed, seeing him get up and close the open window again, he sniffed vigorously the delicate fragrance of the room that he was already used to—he has been traveling outside for the past two years, and although he can’t eat and sleep, he has long forgotten the palace. The nephrite jade, warm fragrance, brocade clothes, jade food, now that I think about it, isn't every pile of piles carefully arranged by Tuobagui himself?

Ren Zhen knew that Tuobagui was really loyal to him, and the suspicion just now disappeared - Tuobagui came from the inner palace, and it is normal for him to befriend those eunuchs.Tuoba Gui went back to the dragon bed, knelt down on one knee, and gently lifted Ren Zhen's calf, intending to take off his boots himself.Ren Zhen earns money insincerely, but in vain, he turns his head to look at Tuobagui, and said with a light smile, "If you love to serve people so much, I'll castrate you tomorrow, how about going to the palace to be a little yellow man?"

Ren Zhen always liked to joke around with his own people-Yang Ding had suffered a lot back then, and in the end he had long been calm and indifferent.Tuobagui's eyes darkened when he heard the words, he put his hands around Ren Zhen's bare feet, looked up at his perfect profile, and said in a low voice, "I only serve you alone."

Ren Zhen was stunned, and for some reason felt that the atmosphere was a bit strange. He felt that the joke was a bit out of line. Tuoba Gui had always been a gourd with no mouth, and he was full of city thoughts. If he felt that it hurt his self-esteem, it would not be beautiful.He coughed softly, and smiled to himself: "I dare not let you serve—how can my Great General An Dong live in the palace? In the future, he will rely on you to fight the queen swallow."

Tuobagui lowered his head: "The last general is willing to die for His Majesty—" before he finished speaking, he was slapped on the back of his hand, Ren Zhen pointed at him and said, "I knew you would be like a dog mouth without ivory!" Come—live a good life for me, don't die at every turn, you have to be a loyal minister if you have to die in martial arts and die in war?"

He wanted him to live well, but only because he was a loyal minister.

God knows that he is full of ambitions, but he lacks the word loyalty!If it wasn't for him—if it wasn't for him...

Tuobagui's heart was dark and turbulent, with a little sadness that he couldn't explain, but his face didn't show any strangeness.Or at the moment when Xiao Guan and Ren Zhen reunited after parting, he really had the urge to tell the whole story.However, one hero after another stands in front of him to remind him that he is nothing in Ren Zhen's eyes now.

He sat by the bedside as he did in the palace back then, chatting with his emperor about everything from the situation of the two Yans to the endgame of Yao and Qin, and even Fu Jian's "Heavenly King Army" in Guzang. Yao Song is worried about his recent situation.Because he was always by his side and knew everything—Ren Zhen trusted him like a close relative—but only a close relative.

After an unknown amount of time, Ren Zhen collapsed on the bed and fell asleep. Tuobagui stood up with the edge of the bed, and when he was stretching the quilt for the emperor, he involuntarily looked at the beautiful dragon bed.Back then when he entered the Qin Palace as a hostage, Murong Chong had already left the palace to become the prefect of Pingyang. He had not personally witnessed the fabled emperor's special favor, but now he saw the bed full of carved dragons and painted phoenixes, and the light gauze covering him. He couldn't help but think of the scene where the two were entangled with each other, one of them still looked like Murong Chong, but the other was suddenly replaced by - himself!

He seemed to be taken aback, and couldn't help but took a slight step back, his heart was beating violently suddenly. He lowered his head and stared at Ren Zhen's sleeping face. Hair, eyes condensed on his slightly parted lips due to sound sleep.

Tuobagui leaned down slowly, almost an inch away from touching the other party, but still hesitated for a moment, at this moment Ren Zhen snored suddenly, tilted his head slightly, Tuobagui woke up immediately, as if Bounced up like being shocked by an electric shock, he staggered back a few steps - he didn't dare, he was even afraid of Ren Zhen who was sleeping soundly!

He was afraid that once he crossed this realm, he would be lost forever!

At midnight, the door of Murong Xi's room was suddenly pushed open. Murong Xi, who had been immersed in grief and indignation, raised his head and saw Tuoba Gui by surprise.His heart trembled, and he got up quickly: "Tuoba Gui, what are you—?!" Tuoba Guihu walked up, and suddenly grabbed Murong Xi by the collar and lifted him up, followed by kisses that fell everywhere.

Murong Xi felt like being preyed upon by a tiger, he couldn't help feeling fear in the fiery aggression, he raised his hand and pushed Tuobagui, but the other side remained motionless like a copper wall, he said anxiously: "Let go!" The answer was He was picked up by the volley and thrown on the bed.

Tuobagui immediately leaned over to press him, his blood red eyes filled with naked desire.

Being stared at by this kind of gaze, as if he was the only one in the world who was his salvation, Murong Xi couldn't help but tremble lightly, and the next sentence of rejection and resistance was choked in his throat and he couldn't utter it.When Tuobagui tore off the skirts of his clothes in a somewhat brutal way, his hands were also encircling his broad and solid back muscles at the same time—perhaps because Tuobagui was in this dangerous and completely unfamiliar foreign land. To him, it is undoubtedly like a dead tree in the water.Invisibly, one ebbs and another ebbs and flows, Murong Xi has already lost a city first.

As soon as the matter was over, Tuobagui let out a long breath, and he could barely get out, and then pressed down heavily from behind again, sweat dripped down his hair from the corners of his eyebrows, like hot tears.Murong Xi, on the other hand, was trembling slightly due to the weird feeling of being pulled out at the end, and immediately felt a gust of hot liquid pouring out from between his hard-to-close buttocks, he frowned fiercely, but couldn't move, His body seemed to be trampled by a horse, he gasped in pain almost when he moved, he could only lie weakly in Tuobagui's arms - he didn't understand, this Tuobagui had no skills at all, no Thoughtfulness can only use force blindly, like a wild beast and a bull, how can he read all the famous flowers by himself, what kind of lover does he want, but he is willing to follow his way again and again?

Tuoba Gui said slightly tiredly: "Don't worry. I won't let Murong Bao succeed."

Murong Xi was stunned for a moment, and immediately realized that it was Murong Bao who wanted to borrow a knife to kill someone, so he said angrily for some reason: "You...you think that I am with you to save my life—"

Tuobagui hesitated for a moment, but still kissed his earlobe soothingly: "I just don't want you to die at the hands of my brother." After a pause, he narrowed his eyes slightly, and said dangerously, "It's better to strike first than to sit and wait for death!"

Murong Xi was startled, then turned to look at him: "You mean..."

Tuobagui stroked his waterfall-like long hair towards his side face, as if the person under his palm was just a harmless pet beside him: "I can help you...deal with Murong Bao."