walk to the water

Fu Ling made a wry smile silently, and sighed: "When will you be willing to tell me the truth? Don't you understand that what I want is your true nature, not your fake mask!" After a pause, he said again : "Naturally, tonight in the palace is the busiest night of the year, but those red tapes and flattery are always the same. I'm really tired of it. Thinking of your place, it must be deserted. The annual New Year's Eve is different. I should come to accompany you for a while."

Hearing that he called himself General Chu, Chu Xiang was no longer as close as before, and seeing that he never mentioned the matter of leaving without saying goodbye last time, and hearing him say that he came here to accompany him specially, he thought to himself: What a gentle and considerate affection!You say that I don't tell the truth, do you mean the truth to me?You are in the harem between fans and women, who are you not flirting with, and pretending to be false?Stealing a peek at Fu Ling, he didn't see him for a long time. Although his eyes were still clear, they were not as sharp as before.Chu Xiang couldn't help being amused, it seemed that Fu Ling was probably also a fatuous emperor who indulged in wine and sex, he thought that during this period of time he had sex with the concubine Lian every day, and even lost his health.If so, this is great news for the people of my Great Zhou!

Chu Xiang thought about it in his heart, but said in his mouth: "It's not that I didn't tell the truth, it's because I told the truth that His Majesty didn't want to believe it."

Fu Ling said sternly: "I should say this." With a smile: "The silk and bamboo string music in the palace is disturbing, and people are tired of hearing it. I didn't expect to hear a clear song when I came here. The sound moves the sky," Chu Xiang didn't know how long he had been on the roof, how could he not understand the meaning of the song "Caiwei"?I can't deny it anymore, so I just keep silent.

Fu Ling said again: "In the past I went away, Yangliu Yiyi, now I come to think, rain and snow, a song of picking weeds, soul-stirring... Although General Chu was born in the gentle hometown of fireworks in the southern country, there is a man from Yanzhao. His heroic generosity is indeed admirable!" Not only did Fu Ling not pursue it, but his words were quite appreciative, which surprised Chu Xiang. He wanted to say something, but Fu Ling held his hand and signaled him not to use it. Open your mouth.

At this time, the wine was warmed in the kitchen and hot dishes were served.Fu Ling put a lion's head with crab powder on Chu Xiang's plate, and praised with a smile: "In Huaiyang cuisine, I only love this lion's head. It's fat but not greasy. Is this taste authentic?" He asked again: " General Chu, how about this Shaoxing Huadiao wine, do you like it? It is said that this altar is a hundred-year-old wine, which is extremely rare."

Chu Xiang smiled and said: "So that's the case. No wonder the wine is sweet and mellow. It's extraordinary. Thank you, Your Majesty, for this fine wine!" He took the jug, poured two glasses full, and handed one to Fu Ling, saying: "I will borrow flowers to present Buddha, and come to offer a glass to His Majesty! One is to thank His Majesty for visiting on New Year's Eve, and the other is to wish Your Majesty a good and prosperous year ahead!"

Fu Ling took the wine, with a playful smile on his brows and eyes, and said: "As long as it is respected by you, let alone fine wine, even if it is poison, I will be happy!" drink up.He poured another glass of wine and wished Chu Xiang back.

After drinking a few more glasses of wine, it was late at night as the third watch was going on outside, and Li Yuan was located in a remote place, so no noise could be heard.Fu Ling suppressed his complexion, but said: "I can't accompany you to watch the new year today. There are still things in the palace, so I can't stay for a long time. I am here this time to say goodbye to you. In two or three days, I will go to the Jiangbei front line for a while." trip."

Chu Xiang wondered: "It's Chinese New Year, is there any urgent matter for your majesty to go to the front line?"

Fu Ling said: "Because it's Chinese New Year, I want to go to the front line. The soldiers on the front line risked their lives and fought for thousands of miles. They can't be reunited with their families on New Year's Eve. I have to go to condolences to them. In addition, I also want to check the situation on the front line , to prepare for the future war."

Chu Xiang's heart skipped a beat. Since he was going to visit the front line, the battle of crossing the river might not be far away. The Yangtze River flooded in June, and the river was so high that it was impossible to cross it, so he must do it in spring!The disaster of destroying the country is imminent, what can I do to stop him?Chu Xiang was so anxious that he couldn't show anything in front of Fu Ling, so he quickly poured another glass of wine and downed it in one gulp. He drank too quickly and coughed violently.Fu Ling stretched out his hand and patted Chu Xiang's back a few times, and said softly, "Why are you drinking in such a hurry, are you choking?"

Chu Xiang leaned on Fu Ling with a three-point drunkenness, leaned into his arms, and grabbed Fu Ling's neck with his hands, his drunk star eyes were a little hazy, and he said vaguely: " Your Majesty hasn't been here for a long time...I thought your Majesty had...forgot about me...and left me here alone, deserted...Your Majesty finally came here...Why are you leaving? Why don't you stay for a while... It's my first New Year's Eve in Beijing, and I don't have any relatives or friends, so I want His Majesty to show me around!"

Fu Ling raised his eyebrows lightly, and calmly took Chu Xiang's hand down, still letting him lean on him, and said indifferently: "I miss my relatives a lot during the festive season, I know you are homesick, this is also human nature I should have stayed with you for a few more days, but I'm afraid it won't work this time. There will be a long time to come, and there are New Year's Eve and New Year's Eve every year, and there are many opportunities to spend with you. If you want to watch the excitement, you can go shopping by yourself and let the guards from Liyuan Stay with you, buy whatever you like, and use the money as long as you want, don’t worry about it.” Seeing Chu Xiang showing some disappointment, he said again: “I haven’t come for a while, what are you busy with on weekdays? Didn't you go to learn chess again?"

Hearing his question, Chu Xiang hurriedly said: "I haven't been out in the snow these days, so I just read a book in the house." He asked instead: "How is your majesty these days? Are you very busy?"

Fu Ling said: "I'm not busy, but I have encountered a very difficult matter, and I am a little troubled." He smiled, did not talk about what it was, and did not mention Concubine Lian, "You have worked hard, read some What book? I'll play chess with you when I come back, and see if you've improved?" As he spoke, he pushed Chu Xiang away and stood up: "I sneaked out, I can't stay for long, it's time to go back. Once I go, I will be back in about a month, and I will come to see you when I return to Beijing." Then he summoned the eunuch in charge to give some instructions, and then walked out.

Chu Xiang knew that he couldn't force him to stay, so he had to send Fu Ling to the door. A guard brought a horse, and Fu Ling got on the horse and left without a trace.

Chu Xiang went back to the house, staring at the cold wine on the remnant table, dazed in a daze, knowing that it would be a matter of time before Fu Ling sent his troops south.The general trend of the world has been determined, and I have tried my best, but finally I have no chance!But how can you be willing?The only hope now is to persuade Fu Ming to act in advance. It would be best if Fu Ling's life can be taken. The opportunity, and then slowly figure it out... I just don't know if I still have my life at that time?