return to peace

As soon as Chu Lingshang returned to Xiliang, he developed a high fever that night. He was diligent in political affairs before, and because Ji Fan was doing his best, at first he was afraid that Ji Fan would worry, so his body held on. When he returned to Xiliang, he relaxed. When I got down, the root cause of the disease in my body clamored to fight back.The imperial doctor came in and out, and finally stabilized the condition, but also warned: "This time the root is injured, and it will take at least half a year to recover."

The King of Xiliang waved his hand and asked the imperial doctor to make the medicine himself. Looking at the pale face of Chu Lingshang on the bed, he finally let out a sigh.Chu Zexi sat by the side of the bed, she was much calmer than before, but she just held onto Chu Lingshang's hand and refused to let go.The Xiliang national teacher was seriously ill, and the outside world did not know whether he was suppressed by the Xiliang king.

Besides, on the side of Chen Guo, King Chen was furious with Long Yan about the assassination case in the outskirts of Qucheng, and ordered the Ministry of Criminal Justice to conduct a thorough investigation, but there was no progress because there was no proof of death.Ji Fan requested an order to assist in the investigation, Chen Wangzhun.Ji Fan was promoted to a higher rank because of his meritorious service in saving the princess.

On the third day after Princess Xiliang arrived in Kyoto, King Chen held a concubine ceremony, and named Princess Chu Zetan of Xiliang the imperial concubine, on an equal footing with Concubine Zhen.Chu Zetan was twenty-eight years old, beautiful as a flower, and was favored by King Chen. After becoming a concubine, he pampered all the concubines in the harem for a month, and the harem of Chen was reshuffled. .

The power of the harem has affected the previous dynasty, the Fang family has been restrained due to the loss of favor of the concubine Zhen, and the forces of the Wen and Xiao groups have faint signs of recovery.

Since Ji Fan came back, Wen Ruyu has treated Ji Fan more intimately than before, and the father and son often gossip about family affairs. One day when Wen Ruyu talked about Chu Lingshang, Ji Fan couldn't help but probed: "If Chu Lingshang is really an older brother, he Now he is the national teacher of the enemy country, so what about father?"

Wen Ruyu was drinking at that time. Hearing this, the hands raising the glass paused, and after thinking for a moment, he said, "I don't want to see Chen Guo destroyed, but I owe Ah Lin..." Ji Fan waited for him to continue, but Wen Ruyu didn't say anything. Finally, he drank the wine in his glass: "There are no ifs in life, and it is useless to talk more."

Seeing this, Ji Fan didn't want to ask any more questions, so he found something else to distract him.

Since returning to Chen Country, Ji Fan wrote letters to Chu Lingshang every week, and if he was too busy sometimes, he would write a sentence or two and send it to him.However, letters flew to Xiliang like snowflakes, but he did not receive a single reply.For nearly a month, when he couldn't help but want to send someone to Xiliang, a letter from Chu Lingshang arrived.

"Xiaofan:

See the word as the face.

I was away on business a month ago and did not receive your letter, so the reply has been delayed until now.I am aware of all the things you said in your letter, and I am at ease.The communication between you and me must be kept confidential and must not be known to others, so remember it.

I'm fine, nothing to worry about.The affairs of the court are changing rapidly, so you must be careful.

I really miss it.I hope you are safe.

凌觞

"

The reply letter was very short, but Ji Fan read it over and over again.He carefully resealed the first letter in this month, and put it in a secret compartment in the study.

Afterwards, Ji Fan still sent a letter to Xiliang once a week. Although the reply to Chu Lingshang's letter was not regular, it was not like before, and there was no news for a month.

It will be March soon, and Ji Fan is looking forward to it, but in the reply from Chu Lingshang, he said that because the court is really busy with official affairs and cannot get away, it will be postponed for another three months.Ji Fan's ardent expectations were thrown cold water, and he was very depressed for a few days.

After receiving Ji Fan's reply, Chu Lingshang couldn't help but chuckled when he saw his complaint.His health is not well yet, and although he can handle government affairs, he still can't insist on traveling far, so he has to postpone it for another three months, fearing that Ji Fan will see the clues by then.

As autumn went and winter came, the red lotus in the pond of Guoshi Mansion also withered, leaving only a pool of residual lotus to listen to the sound of the rain.

It was already winter, and it was time for Chen Lingshang to go to the appointment.But this year's weather seemed to be particularly cold, and Chu Lingshang's condition began to recur again.When Chu Lingshang was ill, Ji Fan's letters were still sent one by one, his words were full of anticipation to see him soon.

Chu Lingshang was drinking medicine at that time, and his brows were wrinkled in bitterness. He was very helpless and had no choice but to let Ji Fan down again.With his current body, it is absolutely impossible for him to cross the whole of Xiliang and half of Chen country to the capital.

"Xiaofan:

See the word as the face.

Recently, Xiliang is carrying out water conservancy and land reforms, and I can't get away from it for the time being. I'm afraid the appointment with you will be postponed for another three months.In the spring of next year, I will go to Kyoto.You wait for me in March.

The body is fine, there is nothing to worry about.

I miss you so much, hope you are safe.

凌觞

"

We still have to wait another three months, but Ji Fan felt that he couldn't wait any longer.He silently put away the letter, looking at the latest progress report on the Qucheng assassination case on the table and meditating.

In the past six months, the influence of the Third Prince Chen of Chen Guochaotang has gradually risen, and he is fighting against the First Prince. The assassination case in the suburbs of Qucheng has also made some progress, but the mastermind behind it is directly targeting the court, which is shocking.King Chen was obsessed with beauty, and his health deteriorated day by day. All the ministers of Chen Guo boldly asked for the canonization of the crown prince. King Chen was furious and refused to let go of his power.

Although Chu Lingshang's condition has been repeated, it is slowly improving. Xiliang's political affairs are orderly, and reforms continue to deepen, and things are going smoothly.Except for Chu Zexi, Chu Lingshang really has a headache. In the past six months, Chu Zexi seems to have grown up a lot, and her style of acting is more mature and stable than before, but she is still dedicated to herself. I don't know what to do, this layer of window paper has not been pierced, so I have to fool around every time.

After Chu Lingshang sent that letter, he didn't receive a reply for a long time. Although he was calm on the surface, he couldn't help but mutter in his heart. Could it be that he was angry?

It was already late at night when he finished dealing with political affairs in the study, so he prepared to go back to his room to rest after eating a bowl of meat porridge.When he walked out of the study, he realized that it was snowing.Thin snowflakes floated down from the dark sky, dancing in the dim light.The servants were sent down by him, leaving only one lamp holder.Holding an umbrella in one hand, and tightening his thick fox fur cloak with the other, he walked slowly on the slightly snow-covered road.

Such a cold and quiet snowy night evoked long thoughts in him.In a flash, it has been more than half a year since he and Ji Fan parted.The childhood intimacy and the love when they reunited flooded his heart bit by bit, and once the emotions were released, he realized that the apex of his heart ached even when he thought about it.

The distance was only a few hundred steps, but it filled Chen Lingshang with a lot of thoughts.When he arrived at the living room, he handed the bamboo umbrella to the servants, pushed the door open and entered the room. As soon as he closed the door, his slightly cold body fell into a warm embrace.

Chu Lingshang was startled, and when he looked back, he was overjoyed again: "Why are you here?!"