General of the Red Chamber

King of Beijing?

Qin Fan couldn't help raising his handsome eyebrows.

"Yuzhi." Daiyu looked at Qin Fan in a daze and couldn't help shouting.

"Yeah." Qin Fan came back to his senses, and smiled at Daiyu, "I have a visitor, why don't you play chess with your wife later, okay?"

"Yes." Daiyu nodded gently.After tidying up the food boxes on the desk, he took Qin Fan's hand and said, "I'll go out with you.

Qin Fan held the catkin that was holding his palm instead, "Okay."

Opening the wooden door of the study, Qin Yuan stood outside waiting with lowered eyebrows.Seeing his general and his wife coming out, he hurriedly stepped forward, lowered his body slightly, and reported, "Prince Bei Jing came here this time with Concubine Xue."

"Xue Concubine?" Qin Fan was slightly surprised.

Qin Yuandao, "I heard that it is from the royal merchant Xue's family of Ziwei Sheren."

Daiyu couldn't help but said, "It's Sister Xue."

The husband and wife looked at each other with unclear expressions.

At this time, in the lobby of the General's Mansion, Beijing Jing Wang Shui Rong was holding a warm face.The Crescent White Seat Dragon Mang Robe on his body looks quite like a gentleman like jade.Xue Baochai next to her was wearing a light red long dress with smoke cages, and a pair of gold walking sticks were stuck in her jet-black bun.It looks gentle and noble.The two had been waiting in the general's mansion for quite some time, but there was no sign of any displeasure on their faces.I'm afraid no one would be able to see that these two people are the noble king and side concubine of the king.

King Beijing picked up a cup of tea, and swept the door of the middle hall with his handsome eyebrows, but there was no one there.Putting down the teacup in his hand, he leaned slightly on the back of the chair with a moody expression.

Suddenly, a little girl in red trotted in, came to Shui Rong and Xue Baochai, bowed down respectfully, and said in a crisp voice, "My general's wife heard that Concubine Xue is here, so she sent someone to the inner courtyard Tea is set up in the green water pavilion, please come to the cabinet for a gathering."

Xue Baochai glanced at Shui Rong in disbelief, her brows and eyes were docile. "My lord."

"You and the princess are close friends in the boudoir. It's never impossible to take this opportunity to get together." King Bei Jing's eyes flashed with love, and he reached out to brush Xue Baochai's hair by his ear.

Xue Baochai smiled sweetly, "Well, I thank the lord." After subduing herself, she followed the little maid to the cabinet.

As soon as the two left, Qin Fan led Lu Yin in through the main entrance. The black embroidered patterns on his regular uniform exuded a faint coldness in the sunlight.Shui Rong sighed in his heart, this person was cold-faced and cold-hearted, and trying to convince him would be as difficult as heaven.But now, if he wanted to save the royal family and restore the orthodoxy of the royal family, he had to do it.I don't know if Wang Ye's condition can really convince this person.

Entering the hall, Qin Fan finally showed a smile on his face, but the smile didn't reach his eyes. "The lord came to the door, and the scorpion was full of brilliance. Qin Mou was far away to welcome him."

Shui Rong hurriedly stood up, took two steps forward, and said with a gentle smile, "The general is busy with everything, and this king is a leisurely king, so I don't want to disturb each other. But this king's concubine and the general's wife are handkerchief friends in the past. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen you, and I miss you so much. So I’m here to bother you.”

Qin Fan's black eyes flickered slightly, and he stretched out his hand to invite, "My lord, please sit down."

The servants brought new tea in exchange.The air is filled with the aroma of tea.

After taking a sip of the water solution, he looked satisfied, and praised, "The tea in the house is really fragrant, and it is out of this world."

Qin Fan smiled lightly and said nothing, just took a sip of the fragrant tea in his hand.After a quick turn in my heart, I suddenly smiled and said, "The prince is the king of the county, how can this vulgar tea catch the eye, the prince is too proud."

"The general's words are wrong. Good tea or bad tea depends on the person who tastes the tea. Even if it's a peerless tea, if you don't meet someone who can taste it, it's just drinking water like a cow. I don't know what the general thinks?" Shui Rong After speaking, he looked at Qin Fan with unpredictable eyes, as if he was waiting for something.

Qin Fan put down the teacup in his hand, stood up suddenly, and said to Shui Rong, "I'm afraid that my wife and the princess will end in a while. Why don't you go to the general's study to drink tea and play chess? It would be an elegant thing."

When Shui Rong heard the words, surprise flashed in his eyes.Qin Fan's performance, could it be that he is willing to talk with him in detail?If this is the case, today's trip is really not in vain.Putting his hands behind his waist, Shui Rong said with a smile, "Then the king would be more respectful than obedient."

"Please, my lord." Qin Fan smiled and invited with one hand.

Everyone in the world says that one's self-cultivation can be tasted from one's study room.But at this moment, Shui Rong couldn't tell what kind of person Qin Fan was.

Sitting in the study, seemingly unintentionally looking at everything in the study.In this spacious study room, there is only one bookshelf, and there are only a few folk books on the shelf, such as folk customs, and there is no strategy of war.Even on that big table, there are only the Four Treasures of the Study, nothing else.There is a chessboard on the table on the soft couch.Other than that, there are no other unnecessary decorations in the room.But this simple study has the most difficult owner in the world.At a young age, with his own strength, he went from a soldier to a general to a powerful minister.Before reaching the age of thirties, he obtained something that others could not obtain in his life.Beauty, power, and reputation are all at your fingertips.

Qin Fan didn't care much about King Beijing's behavior. It can be said that Qin Fan had expected this person's arrival.However, I didn't expect it to come so early.Now the four kings and eight princes are all in decline.But there is no danger of life.It is right that wise people should retire in time.But there is such a kind of people, the more chaotic they are, the more they want to join in.If it was the other three kings, Qin Fan would not care about it.But this King of Beijing is different.He is deeply connected with the old sage and King Yizhong.If used properly, it can be regarded as a good move.

The two sat opposite each other on both sides of the chessboard, but it was a long time before they made a move.

Flicking his sleeve with one hand, Qin Fan poured water into the water himself, and suddenly said in a deep voice, "The matter of King Yizhong's rebellion is already a foregone conclusion, won't the prince give up?"

As if he didn't expect Qin Fan to be so direct, Shui Rong subconsciously asked, "You know?" Then his expression returned to normal and he said, "The general speaks quickly, and this king will not hide it. I know about the matter of King Yizhong, the general." Participate in it." The warmth in the eyes became heavy.

When Qin Fan heard this, he said with a light smile, "I'm looking for a job in my position. As a subject of His Majesty, Qin should share the worries of His Majesty."

"Does the general know that the general's majesty was not a general or a loyal minister?"

"What do you mean by that?" Qin Fan asked knowingly.

"The emperor had agreed with King Yizhong before that the two would join forces to remove the general. King Yizhong didn't agree, and that's why he ended up like this. Does the general think his persistence is worth it?"

Seeing that Qin Fan was unmoved, Shui Rong continued, "Back then, King Yizhong was framed by others, so he was accused of treason. Even the orthodox crown prince was taken away by an unknown mediocre person. Now even the old sage They all regret the decision made that day to support Yizhong Wang Lao Qiansui to inherit the throne. Generals are the mainstay of the court, and they should support the orthodoxy of the royal family, so as to be worthy of the royal family."

"Hehehe," Qin Fan chuckled and put down the teacup.Then he picked up a chess piece and said with a smile that was not a smile, "The words of the prince today are rebellious. Are you afraid that the king will play the emperor and punish your nine clans?"

Shui Rong shook his head and chuckled, "The general is a man, this king knows it well. Besides, if you can't maintain the royal family's orthodoxy, how can you live happily?" Then the topic changed, "What's more, what the general does to that person now, doesn't it also show that Is the general's position?"

Qin Fan fixedly looked at the firm look in Shui Rong's eyes, it was a look born of obsession in his heart.Qin Fan lowered his head, put the sunspot in his hand on the chessboard, and the dark light flashed in his eyes.Even if you automatically delivered it to your door, if you discarded it, it would be a waste of a good move.

"The prince is well-informed. But why does the prince believe that Qin will help the prince instead of usurping power by himself?"

Shui Rong shook his head lightly, and dropped a white stone next to the black stone. "This king knows that the old sage has the generals around him to fight many times in order to keep the dragon's body. If the general has the heart to seize power, why would he do so much?"

At this time, Qin Fan no longer wanted to delve into the logic of water solubility.He actually thought so, so be it.

"If Qin Mou helps, what kind of benefits can the prince promise, or should he be a righteous and loyal king, what else can he promise?"

Seeing the looseness in Qin Fan's words, Shui Rong was a little surprised, and then confirmed, "The general said so, did you agree to my king's request?"

Qin Fan smiled lightly, "I don't know what the prince's master can do to guarantee Qin's loyalty?"

Shui Rong said, "Old Chitose knows that the general's high-ranking officials and rich salary are all in his hands, so after the matter is completed, besides these, the old Chitose is willing to make an imperial decree. As long as the above-mentioned writing is not against the royal family, it will be done by the general." Certainly."

Blank decree?Qin Fan couldn't help chuckling and said indifferently. "It's very tempting."

"If this is not enough to win the favor of the general. When Lao Qiantui was the prince, he traveled around the world and collected rare treasures. It just so happens that he has something that General Qin needs."

Hearing this, Qin Fan's deep black eyes gradually turned into a gloomy color. "what for?"

Shui Rong smiled and said nothing, and took out a brocade box from his sleeve.

Qin Fan reached out to take it and opened the brocade box, revealing a white petal in it.It turned out to be...

"Where is the thing?" Although tightly suppressed, there was still urgency in the voice.

"There are so many capable people under the general's command, it's still inconvenient to disclose where the treasure is. If the general needs it, he will offer it with both hands after the matter is completed."

Slightly squinting his long and narrow eyes, Qin Fan assessed the true meaning of these words.But that petal was indeed as Xue Ping showed him.If so, it is the only hope.Originally thought it could be used as a pawn, but unexpectedly, there was such a big surprise behind.

Shui Rong picked up a cup of fragrant tea, stroked the white pieces in the chess box with his slender fingers, and waited for Qin Fan's reply.Thinking of something suddenly, he pursed his lips lightly and smiled. "If the general wants to use other methods, I'm afraid that the old thousand-year-old would rather smash the jade into nothing. Although I don't know what the purpose of this thing is, it must be very important to the general. I hope the general will not act rashly."

A cold light flashed in Qin Fan's eyes.There is already a faint storm in the deep eyes.His slender fingers clenched into fists.Never felt so passive for a moment.The situation in front of him suddenly changed drastically.If she refuses, if the thing is really gone, wouldn't she..., no, just thinking about it would break her heart, life would be worse than death.The fingers loosened, and the waves in his eyes instantly calmed down.

Staring at Shui Rong closely, for a long while, she finally kissed her thin lips. "good."

"Okay." Daiyu smiled softly, "In the future, if Sister Xue is free, she can come and meet often. The few sisters now, except Sister Fu, have never met anyone else. Think about playing together when I was young. I also miss it very much." This may be the real thought after becoming a wife.The kindness and resentment in the past, the big right and wrong, seems to be not so important anymore.The important thing is that they are all alive and happy now.

Xue Baochai nodded and smiled lightly.The smile is extremely gentle, with a certain elegance and elegance.The golden steps on the head swayed slightly with the nodding movements, sparkling in the sun.

Stretching out her hand to hold Lin Daiyu's hand, she said with emotion, "In a blink of an eye, I'm already a married woman. Fortunately, all of us marry good men. In this life, I don't want anything else, I only hope that the sisters can live well. You don't know, Yingchun she..." She couldn't help wiping away her tears as she spoke.

"How about Sister Yingchun?" Daiyu's heart was shocked. She said that she was forced to marry by her uncle in order to pay off the debt.Thinking that no matter how bad it was, her own father wouldn't deserve such a bad match. Could it be... Thinking of this, Daiyu couldn't help but tighten her handkerchief and covered her heart with her hands.

Xue Baochai shook her head, "It's all in the past, sister. Since what happened to her, my sister has thought about it. No matter what, it can't be as good as the sisters." Xue Baochai's words are sincere and emotional .

"This..." Daiyu had already vaguely guessed, and couldn't help but clutch the skirt of her chest, thinking that when Xue Baochai and Xiangyun came to beg her, she only thought that she could not disobey her elders, but now she doesn't want to have such a result.

"Sister, don't feel bad. Today is just a reminiscence. The past is gone. In the future, you just need to remember the friendship of that day. The only ones who can support each other now are you and me." Xue Baochai helped Daiyu wipe The teardrops in the corners of his eyes were comforted softly, but his own voice was still choked with sobs.

When Zijuan heard about it, she couldn't help wiping her tears. Seeing that Daiyu's eyes were red, she hurriedly wiped Daiyu's tears with a handkerchief, and persuaded, "Princess, don't be sad, your body is important. If the general sees you Here we go, adding to the sadness."

Daiyu tapped her head lightly, wiped away the tears on her cheeks, and said softly to the waiter, "I know it myself, you must not tell the general."

"No." The servant beside him hurriedly responded.

The setting sun gradually faded away.The lotus pond next to the green water pavilion emits bursts of cool breeze.Zijuan took the cloak that had already been prepared, put it on Daiyu, and said with concern, "Princess, it's getting cold, let's go inside and talk."

Just as Daiyu was about to speak, she heard someone shouting, "General."

Xue Baochai and Daiyu raised their heads together, and on the path in front of the court, a man with black hair and green shirt strolled over, his handsome figure looked ethereal under the hazy afterglow, making it difficult to look directly at.

"Yuzhi..." Daiyu got up subconsciously and went to meet him, calling the visitor's name with a smart voice.

Qin Fan was already a little unhappy to see that it was so late, blowing the cold wind beside the green water pavilion.Hearing this moving voice calling his name softly, his heart suddenly softened.The beautiful thin lips curved in a gentle arc.Walked over and stretched out his hand to wrap Daiyu's shaved shoulders. "It's so late, pay attention to your body."

"Well, I know. Now I'm going to go back to the house with Sister Xue." After speaking, he glanced at Xue Baochai's direction.

Qin Fan seemed to have suddenly discovered that there were outsiders, nodded in Xue Baochai's direction, and said, "Prince Beijing is already waiting for the side concubine outside the door, and the side concubine should go as soon as possible."

Xue Baochai was also interested in Qin Fan that day, but he didn't have a chance, not to mention that King Xiang had no dreams.This man is so handsome and handsome, and he is very gentle towards Daiyu, but he has no kindness towards himself.Thinking about intrigues and buying people's hearts all day long in the palace, this is the only way to have this place.But Daiyu has everything at her fingertips, even such a person has a deep affection for her, and her heart tightens secretly, one day, the good wind will definitely send me to Qingyun by force.

Although the heart is full of dark waves, but there is still a sense of generosity on the face, stood up with the help of the close-fitting maid, and said with a gentle smile, "Then I will leave." Then he said to Lin Daiyu, "You and I The sisters haven't seen each other for a long time, and there will be no birth in the future."

"Yes." Daiyu nodded slightly.

Qin Fan's eyes were obscure.He didn't even look at Xue Baochai.The slender fingers gently ran along Daiyu's tousled hair.

Seeing this, Xue Baochai felt a little embarrassed, nodded to Daiyu and left.Before walking far, I heard Qin Fan suddenly say, "The side concubine is in the palace, it's better to serve Princess Beijing well." He paused, pinching the veil tightly, his nails almost sinking into the delicate skin. palm.Then he walked away without stopping.

"What did Yu Zhi just say?" Daiyu already felt in her heart that her husband didn't seem to welcome the arrival of King Jing and Sister Xue.From the words to Sister Xue just now, it is already obvious that she refuses to associate with her.

Qin Fan smiled nonchalantly, "The palace has many rules. As a side concubine, if she doesn't take good care of the main concubine, life will be difficult in the future."

Daiyu frowned, not satisfied with this answer.Based on his own understanding of Yuzhi, Yuzhi wouldn't care about this kind of thing.But he didn't want to say it, and he didn't want to embarrass him.Now that my body is getting worse, I can't predict how long I can be with him, so why bother to add to the unhappiness.If you don't live every day right now, it can be regarded as a gift from God.

Gently leaning on the chest of the person in front of him, the warm and broad chest protecting his small body is the warmest harbor in the world.Following the man's words, he continued, "I didn't expect Sister Xue to really choose this path."

"As long as you choose it yourself, it is the best. Her path is not good in the eyes of others, but it is the best in her own eyes. So, don't worry about her."

Daiyu nodded and said, "Yes, Yuzhi is right." God has treated me so kindly.Let you choose me, without me having to make such a difficult choice, you will get the best result.

When Xue Baochai arrived at the middle gate, King Beijing had already sat in the sedan chair. When he saw Xue Baochai coming out, he only ordered in the sedan chair, "It's getting late, go back early." Then he stopped talking.

"Yes, my lord." Xue Baochai subdued herself in front of the sedan chair, and was supported by a maidservant beside her into the blue sedan chair behind.

The sedan chair was lifted, and the mighty procession began to head towards the East Street. The honor of the county king attracted ordinary people to bow down.

Xue Baochai opened a corner of the sedan chair, enjoying the worship and admiration of everyone.The grievance he had just received has also calmed down a little.The big maid who was walking along the sedan chair noticed Xue Baochai's movements and couldn't help but move closer and whispered something.

"Oh—" Xue Baochai sneered, "That family is all about pickling."