return to peace

Chu Lingshang burned for two whole days and remained in a daze.Ji Fan was very anxious, but he didn't dare to show it too much. Fortunately, on the second night, Chen Lingshang's fever finally subsided.

He leaned against the head of the bed, his whole body seemed to be a little thinner, his face was still very pale.Chu Zexi sat across from him, holding a medicine bowl in his hand, feeding him the medicine while muttering something.

Ji Fan leaned against the door frame and watched secretly, feeling a little envious of Chu Zexi.Early this morning, he went to ask about Lin Fengchu Lingshang's condition, and the young guard, who had never changed his face and said nothing, couldn't help showing a little bit of unbearable: "Young master was seriously injured when he was young, and his life was hanging by a thread. It took Liang's imperial doctor a lot of effort to save him, but even so, it took him three years of rest before he got better."

"Then... Has he been in poor health since then?" Ji Fan's voice trembled unconsciously, his hands clenched into fists in his sleeves.

"Even if the broken meridian is reconnected, it is still broken. Even if the injured viscera is repaired, it is still injured. Qi deficiency and blood loss, cold air entering the body, no matter how much it is nourished, it will not return to a healthy appearance. I can only take good care of it, and maybe I can still be like ordinary people.”

Ji Fan was powerless to say anything else, he couldn't imagine how his elder brother who was so afraid of pain survived since he was a child.The meridians were broken, and all the internal organs were damaged. He felt so much pain.

Ji Fan was a little lost in thought, 15 years had taken away a lot, but in the end there were still some left.He still likes to eat sweet-scented osmanthus cake, still likes to drink sweet-scented osmanthus brew, and he still can't help being attracted.

"General Ji?"

When Chu Lingshang raised his eyes, he saw Ji Fan standing at the door and looking at him quietly.The moment their eyes met, Ji Fan immediately put on a bright smile, and the complexity in his eyes disappeared in an instant.He walked in, Chu Zexi frowned and looked at him, but went out with the medicine bowl.

"How are you? Are you better?"

Chu Lingshang didn't ignore his complicated expression just now, but he didn't make it clear either. "It's much better, and we can hit the road tomorrow."

"Take another day off tomorrow."

"That's too late. We've already been delayed for two days."

"You are still very weak, take another day off. Just listen to me and take another day off."

"..."

Inexplicably, Chu Lingshang felt that Ji Fan seemed to have changed a bit, but he couldn't tell exactly what had changed.He was a little uncomfortable with such a gentle Ji Fan, and wanted to deliberately distance himself.

"Okay. Then listen to General Ji, thank you."

Ji Fan naturally helped him tuck the quilt up, and said, "Thank you, whoever you are with me. You should rest quickly and try to recover tomorrow."

Chu Lingshang lay down beside him, suddenly a thought flashed in his mind, pretending to ask casually: "Did I say anything nonsense when I had a fever?"

"Nonsense? Do you talk in your sleep when you fall asleep?"

Chu Lingshang smiled and said, "I'll just ask, I seem to have said it before."

Ji Fan chuckled, "Go to sleep, I'm leaving."

"Ah."

Ji Fan flicked his finger and turned off the lights in the room.The moment he closed the door, he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. Chen Lingshang was so smart that he almost noticed it.Since he didn't tell him, he definitely didn't want him to know, so he pretended not to know.

Due to weather problems and Chu Lingshang's illness, the welcoming team and the Xiliang mission arrived in the capital city of Xiliang three or four days later than expected.

As soon as he entered Xiliang, Ji Fan found that the folk customs of Xiliang were more simple and natural, perhaps because although Xiliang has a large area of ​​land, there is not a lot of land available, and the resources are not as rich as Dachen, so life is not so refined.

As soon as the team arrived in Liangjing, the capital of Xiliang, they were greeted by the common people.In their eyes, Chu Lingshang's success in signing a ten-year peace treaty with Chen Guo this time is a great achievement.

Ji Fan rode in front, seeing the people of Xiliang supporting Chu Lingshang so much, he felt a little proud in his heart.He glanced back at the carriage with the door closed, and Chu Lingshang's slight smile appeared in front of his eyes. He thought that a person as indifferent as him would not care too much about fame and fortune.

When the chariots and horses arrived in front of the palace, the King of Xiliang had already brought his officials to welcome him.Chu Lingshang got out of the carriage ahead of time, and took the wooden sandalwood box in Lin Feng's hand, which contained the ten-year contract.He was dressed like the wind, and walked without any haste, step by step, respectful and humble: "Your Majesty, it's a good thing that Ling Shang is not disgraceful!"

He lowered his head slightly, and offered the contract with both hands. The King of Xiliang took it, glanced at it, and threw it to the servant beside him. I will reward you well."

"This is Hussar General Ji Fan, the envoy of Chen Guo." Chu Lingshang slightly staggered a few steps.Standing behind him, Ji Fan immediately handed over the gift list and the letter of credence: "His Majesty Chen Guo greets the king of Xiliang. This is the betrothal gift list and the letter of credence. Please read it to the king of Xiliang."

The servant presented the gift list and the letter of credence. The king of Xiliang looked at it, closed it, and said nothing. He looked at Ji Fan with a smile, and Ji Fan looked at him calmly without fear.

After a long while, the King of Xiliang laughed loudly, nodded his head in approval and said, "Ji Fan of Chen Guo has heard about his name for a long time, but seeing him today is really extraordinary!"

Xiliang favored martial arts, and the king of Xiliang had a preference for generals.Ji Fan is frank and upright, neither humble nor overbearing, which he appreciates very much.

"The king is absurd. The king has hills and valleys in his chest, so he is the hero of the world." Ji Fan said humbly.

"Hahahaha" the King of Xiliang waved his hand, "It's better than nothing, you young people are more energetic." After that, he took one in each hand and walked into the palace: "Let's go, let's go, today the widow is setting up a new house in the palace." Banquet, clean up the dust for you."

The moment he turned around, he glanced at Chu Zexi imperceptibly, Chu Zexi shrank his head, and followed obediently.

The Xiliang Palace was not as magnificent as the Chen Palace, but it was a bit more bold and majestic. Chu Lingshang and Ji Fan were taken into the side hall to wash and rest, preparing for the evening palace banquet.

Chu Zexi secretly followed the servant back to the East Palace.

The colorful lanterns are on for the first time, singing and dancing, similar scenes, but this time the priorities are reversed.Ji Fan followed the servant into the palace, and saw Chu Lingshang sitting under the main seat from a distance.

Chu Lingshang changed into a formal official uniform. He wore a white robe embroidered with gold, and a black crown hat embroidered with gold on his head. He hid his smooth hair tightly. The tassels on both sides of the hat were smooth. With the hair hanging on both sides of the face, the whole person looks extraordinarily noble and elegant.

Chen Lingshang watched him approach with a smile, and the servant led Ji Fan to his lower position.Seeing Ji Fan staring at him intently, he was a little amused: "General Ji, if you look at me like this, could it be possible that I have flowers on my face?"

As soon as he moved, the tassels on his chest also swayed, making Ji Fan's heart throb slightly.

When Ji Fan came to his senses, he was as thick-skinned as he felt a little embarrassed: "No, it's just the first time I saw you dressed like this, and I felt a little uncomfortable."

"Not good-looking?" Chu Lingshang raised his eyebrows.

"No!" Ji Fan quickly shook his head, and said with certainty, "It looks good, it looks good."

Chu Lingshang smiled lightly.

Before the two had spoken a few words, the King of Xiliang came.

The king of Xiliang also changed into a formal attire, dressed in black and gilt, showing a domineering side.And behind him is-

Ji Fan immediately turned his head to look at Chu Lingshang, who nodded with a smile, confirming his thoughts.Ji Fan was surprised, he really didn't expect that the king of Xiliang would dare to let his only son go deep into the hinterland of the enemy country.He also didn't expect that the brat who didn't like him very much turned out to be the Prince of Xiliang.Looking back on this journey, Chu Lingshang kept calling him "Xiao Xi", and he should have thought of treating him differently.

The king of Xiliang sat on top, and Chu Zexi sat on his left, facing Chu Lingshang.

"This time the national teacher went to Dachen, signed a ten-year peace treaty, prompted the two countries to conclude a marriage, and returned the two countries to ten years of stability. The contribution is indispensable! The widow bestows the title of Marquis of Zijun and rewards ten thousand taels of gold!"

After the words fell, the hall was completely silent, Chu Lingshang was also a little surprised, but Chu Zexi was very happy.

"Your Majesty, Ling Shang is ashamed." Chu Lingshang bluntly wanted to refuse. The Marquis of Zijun is a first-class marquis. Since the founding of Xiliang, there has never been a title at his age, let alone a prince. The supreme among titles.

"There is no need for the national teacher to refuse. Your achievements are worthy of the Marquis. This time, you have not only completed the two most important tasks, but also brought back the documents and materials of Chen Guo's water conservancy, geography, and official position system. The follow-up reforms in Xiliang will be of great benefit. I have already made up my mind, so there is no need to discuss it."

Chu Lingshang knew that as long as the King of Xiliang made up his mind, no one would try to persuade him except Si Ran, so he had no choice but to thank him.

"General Ji, from now on, Xiliang and Da Chen will form a friendship between Qin and Jin, and they will be friends." The king of Xiliang turned to Ji Fan again, "The princess who is married this time is not my own daughter, but she is my favorite princess .So I kindly ask General Ji to wait in Xiliang for a month, and make preparations for the widow, so that the princess can get married in a good manner."

Ji Fan said, "That's natural."

"During this period of time, you can also let the national teacher take you to take a good look around Xiliang. But this is something for later. Tonight, you can just drink the strongest wine in Xiliang and enjoy the most beautiful dancers in Xiliang. Come on, do it! "The king of Xiliang raised his wine glass.

"Your Majesty is mighty!" The straightforward Xiliang military generals shouted in unison, and the officials raised the wine glasses in front of them and drank them all in one gulp.

Xiliang is very different from Chen Guo, Xiliang is based on martial arts, and where there are many generals, naturally the men are full of blood.After seeing the king of Xiliang toasting Ji Fan for three cups, Ji Fan remained expressionless, everyone became interested, and could use any reason to pay homage, from the country to the individual, and finally even Ji Fan's handsome face They can be used for drinks and dishes.

The king of Xiliang watched cheerfully and didn't stop him.Ji Fan thought he could drink a lot, but after more than a dozen rounds, he still couldn't hold on.Blocking the wine glass in front of him with one hand, Ji Fan looked over unsteadily, it was Chu Lingshang's unsteady face.Then, Chen Lingshang's gentle voice rang in his ears, but he couldn't hear it clearly.

"Everyone, General Ji can't drink any more. Generals, wait until the next time you have a chance to have a good time." Although Chu Lingshang was young and gentle, he acted decisively and sophisticatedly.The warrior was straightforward and admired Chu Lingshang, so when he opened his mouth, they all dispersed.

Chu Lingshang helped Ji Fan to sit down, Ji Fan's face was flushed from drinking, but he looked a little like he was when he was a child, Chu Lingshang wanted to laugh, but also felt sorry for him being poured like this.

Ji Fan couldn't sit still, he swayed to and fro, and Chu Lingshang gave him a hand, and he leaned directly on Chu Lingshang's shoulder, the hot air exhaled from his mouth accompanied by the aroma of wine, which made Chu Lingshang's body smoky. The earlobe is slightly hot.

"Ling Yu, send General Ji back first." The King of Xiliang finally showed mercy.

Ji Fan opened his eyes and tried hard to hear what the King of Xiliang said, but his ears seemed to be covered with a membrane, and the outside voices were all in a trance.Feeling drunk, Ji Fan closed his eyes again feeling a little uncomfortable.

"Father, my son, please send General Ji back." Seeing Ji Fan leaning against Chu Lingshang, Chu Zexi felt that it was inexplicably an eyesore, and wanted to pick him up and send him back to the Royal Station.

The King of Xiliang reprimanded with some displeasure: "Why are you joining in the fun, stay well."

Chu Zexi curled her lips, feeling unhappy in her heart, but she did not dare to disobey her father.

Just as the father and son of the Prince of Xiliang were whispering, Chu Lingshang tightened his hands and half hugged and half supported Ji Fan up.

"Your Majesty, Ling Shang will take his leave."

The King of Xiliang nodded, looking at their backs with a somewhat unpredictable expression.Chu Zexi felt extremely upset.