Dongyin

On the surface of the Jing River, looking around, there are all colorful river lights, which is really spectacular.Duan Hong was upset at first, and when he saw so many people, he wished he could fly away, but Chu Xiying dragged her, so he could only reluctantly look around.

Duan Hongzheng was upset, and suddenly saw a small boat floating in the middle of the lake, and there were two people sitting on the boat. Looking carefully, it turned out to be Shan Junxiang and Liu Ruyan! Didn't she want to live in Yuanyang Lake in seclusion? Why, why would she rather be with him? Liu Ruyan stayed together, and didn't want to go back to court with her? !Because they asked people to prepare the boat.

I don't know what those subordinates thought, but they found a fishing boat, which was so small that it could only accommodate two people, and it couldn't even hold a rower.Duan Hong felt that he was unlucky that day, and he was unable to complain.After boarding the boat with Chu Xiying, and paddling a few times, it was already far away from the shore.But when she looked up, she couldn't even find Shan Junxiang.Duan Hong ruthlessly threw the pole on the boat, but in a blink of an eye, he saw Chu Xiying standing unsteadily at the stern of the boat, trying to pick up the lights on the river.

Duan Hongda was taken aback, and hurried over to help her, who knew that the boat was small in the first place, and now its center of gravity was unstable, it was about to capsize.Fortunately, Duan Hongsheng was witty, and when he fell down while holding her, his back was numb from the shock, and at least he stabilized the boat.She cursed in her heart, and lay down on the boat to relax.

With this little effort, Chu Xiying suddenly struggled to sit up again, hugged a river lantern next to the boat, still dripping, into his arms, and read the oath inside.Hold the hand of the son, and grow old with the son.She repeated it in her heart, turned her head to look at Duan Hong, but seeing the latter's dark face, she carefully asked, "Hong'er, what will you write?"

Duan Hong sat up, looked at her, and said one word at a time, "If the two loves last for a long time, how can they be in the same day and night?"

Chu Xiying was taken aback for a moment, and his expression darkened. It was not for her, and Duan Hong's words were not for her.She hugged the river lantern blankly, not even knowing that her clothes were soaked.

Seeing that she suddenly calmed down, Duan Hong also felt a little distressed. She put the river lamp back, and felt very hot when she touched Chu Xiying's hand.After exploring like this, I realized that Chu Xiying was burning all over. Could it be that he had a fever?Yin supported her and said, "You are not in good health, I will send you back."

Chu Xi couldn't help shaking her head, she turned around and approached Duan Hong's arms, and murmured, "I don't want to go back, Hong'er, don't go..." After speaking, tears welled up like a fountain.

She never knew that a person could have so many tears, as if she had shed all the tears of several lifetimes.Duan Hong was stunned, and sat there numbly, feeling his chest was warm and his clothes were drenched.

After an unknown amount of time, Chu Xiying's grip on her robe gradually loosened, and her breathing became even.Duan Hong stared at her for a long time before carefully helping her to lie down, his eyes wet.

As the night deepened, Duan Hong could not sleep with his eyes open.The lights on the Jing River went out one by one, and it was dawn.

The sun rises in the east, and thousands of golden lights pour down.Chu Xiying woke up in such a scene, her head was very heavy, and she only remembered that Mr. Yuan gave her medicine, and what happened afterwards was completely unclear.

Duan Hong was sitting on the boat in his middle coat, looking at the horizon.Hearing the sound, he turned around and saw that Chu Xiying had already woken up, looking at her complicatedly.Duan Hong helped her up and asked, "What's wrong?"

Chu Xiying shook her head, returned the robe to her, her cheeks were hot, such a scene really made people think of something.I was thinking about how to ask her.A small boat rowed over like an arrow, Gao Quan stood at the bow, and took out a letter from his sleeve saying "Your Majesty, there is a military report!" He has come to invite him three times, and Duan Hong is about to abolish the court within a few days of his enthronement?

Duan Hong took the letter over, threw it on the boat, his expression darkened, and said, "Several ministers from the Military Aircraft Department were called to discuss the matter in their study, and the rest were dispersed." After finishing speaking, he watched Chu Xi hesitate to speak, and finally got up Said, "Go back and have a good rest." Then jumped to another boat.

Chu Xiying watched her go, then picked up the letter, and couldn't help but be surprised when he saw it.The army attacked Liangcheng, and the Qi army was defeated.Zhou Ye led a force of 20 horses, and Liangcheng and the people only had more than [-] people, so they would be defeated! ?

☆, a foregone conclusion

?The setting sun is setting, and the evening red dyes nearly half of the sky.The afterglow sprinkled on the top of the Lanxiu Pavilion, looked like it was plated with gold from a distance, directly dazzling the eyes.

It was nearly August, and the heat hadn't faded away.

"Zhouye Liangcheng was defeated, and the rest of the army was returned..." The man in Chinese clothes lazily leaned on the rattan chair, casually placed the horse newspaper on the sapphire table, and went to serve tea, "...just as I want."

"Brother Huang..." Bai Yan entered the pavilion quietly, wearing a gold threaded gauze skirt, extremely cool.

"Sister, sit down." The man heard the sound, turned his head to look at her and said with a smile, "It was terribly hot a few days ago. You are naturally afraid of heat, so I will visit you less. Fortunately, after the Qixi Festival, the weather is a little cooler. I'm free today, how about playing chess with Brother Huang?"

"Brother Huang, as long as you are free." Bai Yan forced a smile and sat across from her.The two chatted for a while, but the maid who was cleaning up from the side accidentally knocked over the teacup and wet the horse.Seeing this, Wei Ming lowered his face and glanced at her coldly. The servant girl was so frightened that she was in a panic and didn't know what to do.

"You go down first." Bai Yan said to the maid.Because I took the horse newspaper and looked at it, it didn't get wet much.She was about to put it back, but accidentally glanced at the words on it. She was startled, and hesitated to unfold the newspaper. She couldn't believe that "Zhou Yeliang City was defeated..." Zhou Ye led troops for more than [-] years, how could he not even have a city wall? If you touch it, you will lose [-] soldiers and horses?

Wei Ming chuckled and said, "Liangcheng is very weird, so it's not surprising. Let's just sit and watch the show slowly."

Bai Yan was obsessed with the horse newspaper, and frowned.Liangcheng was at the place where Chen Sanhui was in Jin Dynasty. Duan Hong sent troops from the state of Jin and attacked all the way to the north. If Liangcheng was broken, and then they were defeated one by one, then the chances of victory were assured.Could it be that Zhao Cheng and the two countries are colluding secretly to help Liang Cheng?

"You are right to think so." Wei Ming paused, and said, "Among the three, in terms of talent, it should be King Zhao Zheng Yu, and in terms of ambition, it should be King Chen Liu Cun. No matter what, he shouldn't be under that King Qi. , how can you be willing?"

Zheng Yu is talented but has no good ministers; Liu Cun has good ministers but his regime is not stable; Wei Ming has all kinds of things but has no soldiers.Looking at it this way, no matter what, Duan Hong's chances of winning are higher.Bai Yan said worriedly, "It will be a matter of time before the army breaks Liangcheng. Brother Huang, do you have any plans?" The princes are in chaos, and if they want to reap the benefits, they should also return to Beiqiong to recuperate and wait for the time.Wei Ming concentrated his forces on Zhou State, which is really unbelievable.

"That's not necessarily the case." Wei Ming said, "When Mrs. Huang fled to Liangcheng, the Taoist he took with him was not simple." Although judging from the way this person delivered Duan Hong's coffin three years ago, he was a ridiculous person.But he knew that he wanted to help the puppet emperor, so he was able to escape so many eyeliners and escort the Huang family to Liangcheng.It may not be so easy for Duan Hong to deal with him now.

Taoist Feihong?Bai Yan wondered deeply, "Could it be that Prime Minister Zhuang left the court to find friends just to deal with this person?"

"Man'er, you just need to be at ease. Brother Huang will support you in all the big things outside." Wei Ming handed her the white chess, and said casually, "As for the old man going to Yuanyang Lake, I think he probably won't go to Yuanyang Lake." It was because she knew that she was going to die and her wish was not fulfilled, so she deliberately let Duan Hong take the throne first. At this time, she felt that Duan Hong was not talented enough, and something would happen in the future, so she wanted to find someone to help her as much as possible." Zhuang Now that Ji has seen through his game, it is only a matter of time before he cracks it based on his wit and wit.If he chooses such a bloody path, it means that he is short of time.

Bai Yan stared at him blankly. Wei Ming's depth of thought and precision in seeing things had never been beyond her reach.With that said, it's probably settled.But if Zhuangji really went to the west, Qi might be gone.After all, a person like Duan Hong is not made to be an emperor at all. She seems to be born to be pampered.

"Come on, show Brother Huang how capable that Duan Hong really is." Wei Ming said casually.

Bai Yan's heart skipped a beat, she hurriedly lowered her head, only to see that in the chess game Wei Ming had set up, white chess occupied most of the board.Although there are few black chess pieces, they occupy the key positions.Bai Yan raised her eyes to look at Wei Ming in surprise, just when he turned his gaze over and smiled deeply.Bai Yan took a deep breath, Wei Ming wanted to play the chess game on behalf of Duan Hong? !

"It's your turn." Wei Ming still had that lazy tone and soft eyes.After so many years of tossing and turning, he has never missed a hand, but fell into Duan Hong's hands twice and three times.It seems that her horoscope is very prosperous, so I have the right to practice it today to see how lucky she is!

Bai Yan lowered her eyes for a while, and finally dropped her breath slowly.

That game of chess unexpectedly lasted for a long time, it was already dark, and there was still no winner.Wei Ming was no longer as calm as before, and began to feel irritable and irritable.Bai Yan was also secretly surprised, and deliberately gave way to the chess, who would have thought that the white chess would become more and more prosperous.

There was a clear crackling sound, and Wei Ming flicked all the chess pieces to the ground.For the first time, he lost his composure in front of Bai Yan.He is full of schemes and tricks, how could he not be able to compare with Duan Hong who doesn't understand anything? Is this luck? !

"Brother" Bai Yan pulled him and said worriedly, this is just a game of chess, why take it seriously?

"Brother Huang still has something to deal with, so I'll go back first." Wei Ming calmed down and said calmly.

Bai Yan stood in the pavilion for a long time, her heart pounding.Could it be that it was God's will that Wei Ming, a scheming scholar, met Duan Hong's kind of nonsense, stalking and sentimental soldiers?

It was said that Bai Yan went back to bed full of worries, and before she could sit down, she saw a hand-sized brocade box on the table, there were always extra things in this room for no reason.Ruyi looked at her anxiously from the side, and asked, "Does the princess want to take a bath now? The water is ready."

Bai Yan didn't answer, she sat on the side and casually opened the brocade box, a piece of white silk appeared in front of her eyes.

"If the two feelings last for a long time, how can they be in the morning and evening?" The signature is the seventh day of July.

Bai Yan's heart was pierced like a needle, she held the white silk tightly, and said to the servant girl, "Bring the brazier."

"Princess!" Ruyi exclaimed.

"Ruyi, how do you think I've treated you these past few months?" Bai Yan looked at her coldly.

"The princess treats her slaves very well."

"That's good." Bai Yan slowly put the white silk into the brazier, watching the hissing flames, "You are smart, considerate, and lovable. After so long, I thought you should understand my choice. "

"Ru, Ruyi understands." Ruyi lowered her head, feeling uneasy.

"Get ready to take a bath." Bai Yan nodded, got up numbly, and went to the inside of the screen.Fortunately, this heart has been in pain for a long time, and it is numb.The country hates the family feud, how can she feel sorry for those strong men who shed their blood for his brother and sister, how can she disregard the restoration of the country for the sake of this little affection?

If the two feelings last for a long time, how can they be in the morning and evening.Let's treat her as my fault for the rest of my life,

"...Hmph, Liangcheng is just a small city full of women and children. If Your Majesty gave me more time, it would have been leveled!" In Wensi Palace, Zhou Ye was full of disdain, and his contemptuous tone seemed to be blaming Duan Hong .It's fine if you call him back, but you have to lead all the officials to serve him!

"In this case, the general will tell everyone why he lost?"

"It's not that old hag of the Huang family playing tricks, or else..." As early as a month ago, he had issued a letter of challenge, but the Huang family sent a young future in his twenties to fight.After the young general was hacked to death by his lieutenant, the Huang family was about to close the city gate, and the lieutenant went after him, and nearly ten thousand people had evaporated, never to return.

Zhou Ye wanted to call for a fight again, but she hung up the waiver card again.Three days later, he was picked, and a general was sent to fight in the future. The two generals fought, but the general ran back after only hitting a stick.Zhou Ye was not willing to let it go, and sent people to chase him. As soon as he chased him to the bottom of the city, limestone was suddenly sprinkled on the upstairs, and then big buckets of water were poured down.Nearly 2 people were killed and injured in that battle, and Zhou Ye then issued a horse report.

Duan Hong gritted his teeth and thought deeply, Huang's war is so vicious, he doesn't follow the rules, even if he doesn't care about the card of avoiding war, let's not talk about it, let people sneak into the city and set it on fire!The more she thought about it, the more depressed she became. She glanced at Zhou Ye, but saw the disdain on the latter's face.

Zhou Ye said impatiently, "Your Majesty, don't worry, the last general has already figured out her tricks. Taking Liangcheng is a piece of cake. You just need to give the last general..." If Duan Hong hadn't been troublesome, he would have taken it down long ago. up!

Hearing this, Duan Hong's eyes changed, and he jumped up.

The officials hurriedly knelt down, although Zhou Yexin was unwilling, he still knelt down straight while tugging at his robe.

Duan Hong came down to his highness with a cold face, walked up to him, stared at him and said, "I know that the general has experienced hundreds of battles, and he always wins more than he loses. Don't say that he led an army of 20 to attack the city, it was [-]. There are many victories. But this time, we lost because of our pride and underestimation of the enemy! We lost because of Yelang's arrogance!"

Zhou Ye only glanced at her, and passed by lightly.What does Duan Hong understand? Winning or losing is a common matter for military strategists. Who will lead the troops to win to the end?

Duan Hong was furious, and said, "It's a big mistake not to report the secret, now I don't know how to reflect on it, and I still want to speak out here!" After going to the hall, he sat down, and said, "I will imitate my will, and cut off the power of General Zhou Ye's magical strategy. Noble title, demoted to Rongcheng leader."

As the ministers sighed, Zhou Ye's body was shocked, he raised his eyes to look at the hall, clenched his fists, then let go after a moment, bowed his head and said, "I obey the order." Sure enough, prosperity, honor and disgrace are only a moment away.

Duan Hong ignored it, and asked the officials, "From the perspective of all the ministers, who is suitable for attacking Liangcheng?"

This……

The officials looked at me and I looked at you, but they didn't speak.

I usually know how to fart, but at critical times, I can't even fart!

Duan Hong was about to get angry, Shen Zhi said, "I think that a young man born a hero, Chu Zhangjing is both civil and military, and can take on this great task."

There is only one seedling left in the Chu family.Duan Hong asked again, "What else do you recommend?"

"Master Zhang Jing has both civil and military skills, I think he is the most suitable candidate."

"Master Chu is mighty and capable of martial arts, elegant and knowledgeable, and he has already received the emperor's grace before his fame..."

Isn't it just a gift of a house, these people read it every day!Duan Hong looked at them coldly and was about to speak.

Chu Cheng came out, his tone firm to the point of stubbornness, "Your Majesty, I am willing to go."

Duan Hong was taken aback for a moment, and heard the low voices of those ministers thanking them for their special compliments. She gritted her teeth secretly and watched Chu Cheng, "Wars are not a joke, you'd better weigh how much you have!"

"I hereby issue a military statement. If Liangcheng is not captured within two months, it will be dealt with according to the military law!"

Duan Hong had no choice but to grant a seal and a knighthood.

And to break up the discussion, Duan Hong wanted to leave Chu Cheng to speak alone.Zhou Ye laughed as he walked, Duan Hong found a boy with no hair to lead the army, he really laughed out his teeth!

Duan Hong lowered his face and ignored it.After explaining some matters to Chu Cheng, he said, "The people in your family are really more stubborn than the other. Forget it, you have also established the military certificate, and it will be too late to regret it. You might as well think about how to fight."

"My minister retire."

"Did I tell you to go?" Duan Hong stopped him coldly, and gave Gao Quan a look.Er, a long and narrow brocade box was held in front of Chu Cheng.Chu Cheng glanced at the box, showing no intention of picking it up.

Duan Hong said unhappily, "It's not for you." Holding it will make his hands dirty

Only then did Chu Cheng put the box in his sleeve, remembering that recently Chu Xiying's temperament was very different from usual, reading military books, and going to restaurants for meetings, the past two days have been full of thoughts and feelings.A chill in my heart, like falling into an ice cellar, could it be these two people? !

☆、Seek symbols in the rain

But Chu Cheng returned home full of worries. As soon as he entered the gate, Ying'er greeted him with a crackling voice and said, "Young Master, how can you set up an army? Even General Zhou can't beat him. If you go, you can't do it well." It's about beheading..."

"Where is sister?" Chu Cheng didn't raise his eyes.

Dare to treat her as transparent!Ying'er sniffed and said, "It's in the inner hall."

Chu Cheng put on his court clothes and went straight to the inner hall.

Chu Xiying was sitting on the chair at that time, feeling restless, seeing him coming in, he hurriedly got up and said, "Cheng'er?"

"Sister" it seems that Chu Xiying also knows what happened in the morning.Chu Cheng stepped forward quickly, brushed her dress and knelt down slowly, and said sadly, "Sister, brother Yu, I'm sorry for the ancestors of the Chu family, for being in vain as descendants..."

"Cheng'er!" Chu Xiying was very surprised, and wanted to pull him up, but Chu Cheng didn't move at all, so he could only lower his body and ask in a hoarse voice, "What's the matter?" Chu Cheng's behavior was really frightening.

"General Zhou's wild words in the palace touched the dragon's prestige. The Holy Majesty dismissed his title, and then asked for candidates. Hundreds of officials recommended me, and my foolish brother signed the certificate of life and death in a moment of enthusiasm." If it weren't for Duan Hong's appearance of favoring him intentionally, he might It won't be strong yet.It was because of his arrogance at the time, he just wanted to let the officials see that he was not an incompetent person attached to Duan Hong, how could he have made such a big mistake.

She already knew about this.Chu Xiying was confused, and asked, "Then, will you know how to fight?" Chu Cheng entered the court not long ago, how could he be pushed aside by so many people?

"I have only been in the army for a year, and I have chased wild wolves with the old general a few times, so I don't know how to fight." What's more, Liangcheng is so weird that Zhou Ye has suffered twice. Poor Chu family's centuries-old incense, sister, there are still two days before I go to the army, if you help me marry me..."

"Cheng'er, getting married is a major event in life." Chu Xi was so confused that he pulled Chu Cheng up. Two days later, the Holy Majesty will not blame you. Moreover, General Zhou is open-minded, so you can sincerely invite him to act as a curtain."

Hearing this, Chu Cheng calmed down quite a bit, and got up and said, "General Zhou and the Holy Majesty have a deep rift. He is waiting to see my jokes so that he can ridicule him. I’ve spoken before. Sister, you’ve been reading the art of war for two or three months, do you feel like you’ve lost your way?”

"The art of war is extensive and profound, and it is changeable vertically and horizontally. I have to look at some ways to win for a long time before I know the tricks." Chu Xiying frowned and thought deeply, and suddenly thought of someone, and said, "Cheng'er, I remember someone I just don't know if she is in Linzi city at this time."

This person is Shan Junxiang.

But he said that Chu Cheng found out that Shan Junxiang was in the shop, and hurried back to tell Chu Xiying.I went to hand over the invitation letter, but Shan Junxiang didn't accept it. He only said that the gambling shop was busy in the afternoon and there was no time.

That afternoon, the sky was cloudy, but it was neither hot nor cold, and the weather was excellent.

Chu Xiying went to the gambling house in a carriage, and Ying'er complained on the way, "Miss, this kind of place, the young master should come, I hate those drunken gamblers the most!"

"Ying'er, don't say a few words. The young master has read sage books since he was a child, so naturally he doesn't want to go to such a place. Besides, I also have a little friendship with the shopkeeper Shan, so it's easier to talk." Chu Xiying frowned, and his mind was disturbed.

Ying'er had no choice but to keep her mouth shut, as if someone didn't read sage books!Since Duan Hong entered the palace, there were more and more things.Although it is lively, it also lacks the peace of mind it used to have.She was anxious, how long would this day last?

No more words along the way.When they arrived at Qian Baolai, they found that the gate was closed, obviously it was not opened that day.The groom got out of the car and knocked on the door. After a long time, a boy opened the door with sleepy eyes. He said that the little shopkeeper was having lunch and sleeping at the big shopkeeper's place, and he didn't know when he would wake up.

Shan Junxiang is the small shopkeeper, and Liu Ruyan is the big shopkeeper.Isn't that in Ruyan Tower?

"We'll just wait here." Chu Xiying quietly lowered the curtain of the car. At this moment, she was asking for help from others. Even if Shan Junxiang did it on purpose, it would not be too much.

"Miss!" Ying'er pouted, turning her head to get angry.Shan Junxiang's difficult attitude has long been seen, so why come to beg her, why not just go to the palace to find Duan Hong?

It wasn't until sunset that Shan Junxiang came out of Ruyan Tower slowly, swayed to the carriage, and said loudly, "Oh, whose carriage is this, it's so rich and honorable!"

Chu Xiying heard the sound, hurriedly got out of the carriage and bowed to blessings, and said, "Come uninvited, don't be offended by the single shopkeeper."

"So it's Ms. Chu, I'm so honored." Shan Jun looked at her with a similar smile, and said, "Please come in."

So go in.Shan Junxiang flipped down the stool placed on the gaming table casually, and said, "Miss Chu, please sit down, the place is narrow, there is nothing to entertain."

But Chu Xiying stood where he was, and said, "I haven't met the shopkeeper for a couple of times, so I came to bother you. It's outrageous, and I need to ask for something? But it is related to the prosperity and decline of the family, and the little girl has no choice but to do it. Please forgive me the shopkeeper. The younger brother is an official in the court, but he does not demean his way, and is criticized by the officials. Today, the sage went to Liangcheng to enlist the general, and the younger brother was reckless for a while, and he made a military statement. It was too late to regret. I hope the shopkeeper can come out of the mountain to help. The woman will visit morning and evening to pray for the shopkeeper."

"Why do you need to be polite, Ms. Chu? When I was scolded, it was up to you to take good care of me to recover. How can you just sit back and watch when you have something to ask for today?" Shan Junxiang didn't finish his sentence when he suddenly saw the bracelet on Chu Xi's wrist, Think for a moment, isn't this the mutton fat white jade bracelet in Jinwang Palace?I remember that she liked it very much at that time, and carried it in her arms, but she woke up overnight and it disappeared.Could it be that Duan Hong touched it back and gave it to Chu Xiying? !Yin said, "But this is a matter of life and death, so I feel uneasy."

Hearing this turn of events, Chu Xiying wondered what was right and wrong, but couldn't figure it out for a while, so he said, "The shopkeeper has something to say, so you might as well just say it. The little girl is helpless in Jingping, and she will never bother the shopkeeper if she has to." .”

"Where is Miss Chu?" Shan Junxiang said with a smile, "I came from a Taoist school, and I have a little knowledge of orpipe art. Recently, disasters are approaching, and I am not suitable for going far away. I heard that the Queen Mother Temple in the west of the city is very effective. I wonder if Miss Chu is willing to do it for me. Ask for a talisman to keep you safe?"

"Thank you shopkeeper." Chu Xiying was overjoyed and breathed a sigh of relief.She thought...

"Miss" Ying'er pulled her, feeling anxious.The Temple of the Queen Mother is full of incense, and the number of pilgrims received in a day is limited. If the queue continues like this, it will be the year of the monkey!

"Then I will trouble you. You must be sincere in asking for amulets. I don't need to talk about these." Shan Junxiang yawned, and walked lazily to the side of the ladder, saying, "If Miss Chu rushes to line up now, she should return the money." In time."

No gossip.

It is only said that when Chu Xiying arrived at the Temple of the Queen Mother, the temple was already closed, but the number of people seeking amulets did not decrease at all.Could it be that these people waited all night in order to pray for incense?Chu Xi was worried. He had heard that the Temple of the Queen Mother here was very prosperous, but he didn't expect it to be this far.

"Miss, let's go back." Ying'er begged, "That stinky Taoist priest is clearly lying to us, and we won't be able to make it until next year." And Fu Chuxi whispered in his ear, "Why don't we go to the palace to find King Qi, sorry That stinky Taoist wouldn’t dare not go!”

"Ying'er" Chu Xiying frowned, and said, "We are not sincere in doing things for others. Even if the shopkeeper Shan really passed away for some reason, will she try her best to help the young master? What's more, what I can do requires others, and I can't do it." So what should we do?" After finishing speaking, he resolutely queued behind the long queue.

Ying'er groaned in her heart, so she stomped her heels and walked over.It's been a long night, and I don't know how to get through it.She was still standing there to chat a few gossips, but she didn't know when she started getting heavier and heavier, so she simply asked the groom to get a cushion, sat on the ground and fell asleep.

The person who was half awake and half asleep all night, didn't know if he fell asleep, but suddenly felt a cold cold on the back of his head, at one o'clock and two o'clock, it became more and more dense, and then he heard noisy and disturbing sounds.Ying'er was startled in a trance, opened his eyes and almost fainted.It’s really a leak in the house and it’s raining all night, God is hiding it and wanting it to rain at this time!She cursed inwardly, but when she looked up, she saw Chu Xiying standing there with her hands folded, motionless.

"Miss, miss." Ying'er didn't care about the numbness in her hands and feet, and hurriedly pushed her. Fortunately, Chu Xiying had a reaction, so she breathed a sigh of relief and said, "It's raining."

Chu Xiying struggled to open her eyes, only to feel that she was completely numb.She moved subconsciously, and her whole body slid to the ground as if falling apart, Ying'er supported her anyway.Chu Xiying took a breath and asked, "What time is it?"

"Ghost knows what time it is. It must be dawn." Ying'er complained, "Miss, I don't think you're feeling warm at all. I'm afraid you've caught a cold. I'm afraid the rain is getting heavier and heavier. We'd better find another one." Law."

Chu Xiying stubbornly shook her head, thinking it was very uncomfortable, so she didn't speak.

This prayer talisman must be sincere, let alone rain or hail, otherwise the talisman will not be spiritual even if it comes.Then what should I do, Ying'er felt a chill in her heart, wouldn't she really be standing in the rain and waiting?

The bean-like rain fell, but within a short while, the clothes of the two were soaked.Chu Xiying was trembling all over, but stood in the rain with strength.

Ying'er was anxious secretly, she glanced around and found that there were far fewer people in front of her who were panicked and flustered.It turned out that these people were scared away by the rain!Before her heart lighted up, the thunder exploded in her ears, and then the bright lightning tore down.

The rain poured down.

Chu Xiying's head was getting heavier and heavier, his fingers turned white, and half of his body was leaning against Ying'er.

Ying'er supported her tightly, gritted her teeth secretly, but unexpectedly saw a person standing not far away holding a black umbrella.

It's Shan Junxiang!She walked slowly over, looked at the weak Chu Xi for a while, and said, "Miss Chu's courage is really admirable. I just have a word to give: if something is not yours, it is not yours. After saying that, he handed the umbrella to Ying'er, turned around and walked into the rain.

But Ying'er waved the umbrella to the ground and scolded her, "Who cares about your things!"

"Ying'er, what did she say?" Chu Xiying struggled to stand up.The rain was so heavy that she couldn't even see Shan Junxiang's mouth in the blur.

"She said that we have done our best, so we don't want that talisman."

"...Okay" Chu Xiying didn't even have time to relax, his eyes darkened, and he passed out.

When I woke up again, it was already the afternoon of the second day.

"Miss, drink this soup quickly." Ying'er helped her up and sent a bowl of medicinal soup over at the same time as she opened her eyes.

Chu Xiying pushed the bowl away and asked, "Where's Cheng'er?"

"The young master left early in the morning." Ying'er said, and suddenly remembered something, went to the table to take a brocade box, and said, "Miss, quickly open this box and have a look, the young master gave me something, and it still needs to be mysterious." of!"

Chu Xiying looked at the box suspiciously, opened it hesitantly, and suddenly saw that it was a delicate orchid dagger.The edge of the blade was white and extremely sharp.She took it out carefully, and under the light, the word "Xi" between the Mulan patterns was particularly eye-catching. Chu Xiying couldn't help being taken aback, and immediately pursed her lips and smiled.

"Young master, why don't you give me a dagger?" Ying'er was puzzled.

"This is not from the young master." Chu Xiying stared at the word for a while, then came back to his senses, smiled slightly and said, "I want to go out for a walk."

☆, a narrative of the palace

?August [-]st arrives, the imperial chrysanthemums and Sophora bipods in the palace bloom gradually, filling the garden with fragrance.

The autumn wind is cool, although it is not as warm as the spring day, but it is also very comfortable.

In the afternoon of that day, Duan Hongzheng was about to go to the garden to enjoy the flowers, but suddenly a report came, saying that Shen Zhi was pleading guilty outside Yanhe Hall.

It's been more than half a month, and now it's here? !Duan Hong was annoyed at him, changed his clothes and went to the hall with a cold face, and announced him in.

Shen Zhi went to the palace to worship, but he couldn't stand it. He said, "The criminal minister raised his adopted son unworthy, and made him commit a heinous crime in front of His Majesty. Now bring the unworthy son, and ask Your Majesty to punish him."

Duan Hong said coldly, "Shen Qing has been widowed for many years, and she is infatuated. Even if she doesn't want to remarry, it is only natural to recruit a son. It is the father's fault whether to raise him or not. It can be seen that you care little about him on weekdays, and it took him many days to get his adopted son." The point of knowing!"

Shen Zhi said, "This unworthy man is the son of the minister's wife and sister. He lost his father when he was young. Although the minister recognizes him as his adopted son, he was raised by his mother alone. His mother usually disciplines him severely..."

"Okay." Duan Hong interrupted, quite impatiently, he said to the left and right, "Find that hand and return it to Mr. Shen." Then he said to him, "I won't pursue this matter. If I do it again next time, I'll be fine." I just borrowed his head to play for a few days."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness." Shen Zhi knocked on the ground, his palms were full of sweat, and the ground was printed out.

What is he nervous about?Duan Hong looked at the handprint and was very suspicious. Could it be that he still couldn't figure out her temper after so long, and was still worried that she would convict her?While he was in doubt, the servant said from the side, "Your Majesty, there is a report from Liangcheng."

"Xuan..." Duan Hong let go of his thoughts for the time being, looked at Shen Zhi, and said, "Get up." Chu Cheng has been in the army for half a month, and logically it should be news.

Not long after, a letter soldier went to the hall, and after the salute, he presented the token to the hall.

Duan Hong was sure, and asked, "How is the battle in Liangcheng?"

"Return to Your Majesty, there is no battle yet." Xin Bing said, "This subordinate was ordered by Staff Officer Shan to reply. General Chu was covered by a puff of white smoke, and he disappeared."

gone!Duan Hong was startled, and ordered, "Let's talk about it in detail!"

"At that time, there was only Staff Officer Shan, his subordinate, and his subordinate did not know Xiang."

How could such a big person disappear in broad daylight?Duan Hong herself doesn't believe in the theory of evil spirits, so she should say this on purpose.The white smoke was all over the place, Shan Junxiang was present alone, and he sent a message. These three things were unusual no matter how you looked at them.Baiyan, Yan'er!Duan Hong was startled. Could it be that Junxiang Shan was alluding to Wei Ming's scheme? She understood some tricks, but she didn't dare to reveal them, so she sent a message.The disappearance of the day, does it mean that Chu Cheng was trapped in Liangcheng, and his life and death are uncertain?

But Chu Cheng was the chief general, and the two armies hadn't fought yet, so how could he be taken into Liangcheng?This matter is too unbelievable, what is the background of Taoist Feihong?No matter what, Chu Cheng might be in danger this time.Duan Hong thought for a long time but failed, and asked, "Have you notified the General's Mansion about this matter?"

"not yet."

"No need to go." Duan Hong was silent for a moment, sighed, and said, "Miss Biao, please come into the palace to explain."

Said that the car arrived at the West Palace, and the two cabinet eunuchs greeted them in front of the road, and said, "Miss Biao, please come with the slaves. Long live is setting up a show on the dance sleeve stage, and I am waiting for you." After that, he bowed a little to lead the way.

Chu Xiying nodded and looked up, only to feel that the nearby ancient cypresses and jade-leaved plums, the huge brackets and golden glazed tiles in the distance all looked lazy under the autumn sun.The palace servants who bowed their heads walked hurriedly with dull expressions.In the huge palace, apart from the sound of rubbing footsteps, there were only one or two occasional magpies.

"Miss, why do you look so preoccupied?" Ying'er gently tugged at her sleeve, and asked in a low voice, didn't she usually secretly rejoice for a long time when she heard Duan Hong's news?

Chu Xiying sighed lightly, but did not speak.For some reason, she had a bad premonition in her heart. Cheng'er had been in the army for so long and there was no news, Duan Hong suddenly called her into the palace again...

Seeing this, Ying'er's expression darkened for no reason, and the previous joy disappeared instantly.

The two had their own concerns, and unknowingly came to the dance stage.

Gao Quanhou was at the side, seeing her coming, he bent his eyes and smiled and said, "I've seen Miss Biao."

"Grandpa Gao has worked hard." Chu Xiying saluted briefly, looked under the stage, and saw Duan Hong wearing a pale white Han robe with wide sleeves and collar, lazily leaning on the chair.Two servant girls are holding sun and moon fans and fanning lightly beside them.

The leading eunuch trotted over and said something.Duan Hong turned his head to look at her, glanced at each other, turned back again, straightened his body slightly, and swung the two servant girls down.

Chu Xiying took a deep breath and walked over slowly.

"You're here." Duan Hong turned his head to look at her, smiled slightly and said, "Sit down."

There was gloom in that smile, Chu Xiying became more and more anxious, and sat restlessly.The servant girls brought melons and fruit snacks one after another, filling the nanmu tree almost to the brim. At this time, a eunuch brought a playbook and asked Duan Hong to choose a play.

Duan Hong straightened up, and as if trying to pull himself together, he put the playbook on a few pages and flipped through it page by page.She watched it for a while, but couldn't find any play, so she threw the play book in front of Chu Xiying, and said, "Order." Then she leaned back on the chair, staring at her in a daze.

Chu Xiying's cheeks were blushing, and she only flipped through the playbook in an orderly manner, with a look of concentration.

Only then did Duan Hong come to his senses, turned his head and said indifferently, "Did you go to see Shan Huayang a few days ago?" Without waiting for her answer, he added, "When the court was over, I sent her into the palace for that purpose. Ken. She changed her mind after only a day and a half. I heard that you stood in front of the Queen Mother Temple all night, is that true?"

Chu Xi lingered, raised his heart unconsciously, bit his lip and nodded.

Duan Hong looked at her reaction, swallowed the rest of the words, and said, "I see you are so difficult, why is it so difficult to choose a play?" He took the play book over, turned it over and threw it back on the table, He said to the waiter, "No more, let them rehearse their best plays."

Half a quarter later, the stage was babbling