Beauty is sick

It wasn't that he wanted to blow up Jinling Nine, Pei Zhe had been thinking about this speculation for a long time, and he never stopped doubting when he set off from Luling City to Youzhou.

Everything seemed to be arranged according to Jin Lingjiu's pace. On the surface, Pei Zhe was led by the nose, but in fact he quietly searched for various clues and confirmed his guess step by step.

He rubbed the back of Jin Lingjiu's hand, with a hint of innocent innocence in his doubts, he didn't seem to be questioning, but more like saying ambiguous love words: "Why did you choose him, I'm very curious."

It's all an excuse, there's nothing to be curious about, it's just a tactful expression, I want the other party to know that I've seen everything you've arranged.

Jin Lingjiu held his rebellious finger and wrapped it in his palm: "When did you start to doubt me?"

He didn't ask "Why doubt me", no matter how close they are, they are destined to keep secrets.

Pei Zhe curled his lips: "I don't think you want to hide much."

Jin Lingjiu was stunned for a moment, and felt that what he said made sense, and he really didn't want to hide it. He couldn't tell whether it was because he was so confident and arrogant that he didn't want to hide it, or he just wanted to see Pei Zhe's reaction.

The result was as he expected, but it was beyond his expectation.

The relationship between them determines the way to tear their faces apart. They are all decent people, even if they plot against each other, they are willing to do so, so as not to get into a hysterical situation.

Jin Lingjiu thought about it: "Zhao Yuan is from Youzhou. Like Yun Wuyang, he survived the massacre of the city. He has the style of the second general of Yunyu in the past, and he is more suitable to be in charge of Youzhou than Zhang Yaori. The most important thing is Yes, he is all about the people of Youzhou."

Pei Zhe raised his eyebrows: "The author said so, you still did a good thing for the court."

A smile flashed across Jin Lingjiu's eyes: "I don't dare to do it, it's just that I was influenced by my wife and couldn't bear to see the people suffer."

Pei Zhe sneered slightly: "Don't put a high hat on me, regardless of Zhao Yuan for the time being, if there is no one who can take over in Youzhou, would you plan to kill Zhang Yaori?"

Jin Lingjiu was silent for a while, then chuckled: "I thought you already had the answer, Zhang Yaori is the right minister, and the right minister has a sworn hatred against me, how could I let him go?"

Pei Zhe was stunned for a moment, and suddenly remembered Jin Lingjiu's confession before.

Based on Mu Jiao's life experience, the story of the palace's past, not only the old general Mu, but also the concubine Jin Ling, and even the eldest prince, who was no longer mentioned, have already become dead bodies in the eyes of the world.

How can I let go?

Jin Lingjiu kissed his little Tanhualang on the forehead: "I just want revenge, I haven't hurt innocent people, I don't want power, I'm different from them."

It is undoubtedly the monstrous wealth and supreme power that can make the world flock to it. Whether it is a right minister who is calculating painstakingly, or a sage who abandons his son to protect himself, there is no one who is not like this.

Pei Zhe understood what Jin Lingjiu meant, he was clarifying to himself that he was not such a person.

Pei Zhe's voice was astringent: "Are you a leader in the battle of the royal family of Xi Kingdom?"

Without hesitation, Jin Lingjiu said the answer that had already been understood: "Yes."

Pei Zhe closed his eyes: "You have single-handedly contributed to the current situation in Youzhou. The two armies fought, causing heavy casualties. The original stability..."

"No." Jin Lingjiu interrupted him, "You know, there is no stable situation, and there are turbulent clouds hidden under the calm. Even if it is not now, this stability will collapse sooner or later. If it does not break, where did it come from? stand?"

At this moment, it was as if they were back in Huaizhou City. When the two first met, they were just trying to test each other, and they didn't put the problem on the table clearly like they are now.

"I admit that I have selfishness, but..." Jin Lingjiu softened his voice, as if the dispute just now was imagined, "You are my biggest selfishness."

The matter has come to this point, and too much entanglement can't change the fact that has already happened. Pei Zhe knew in his heart that when he decided to challenge Jin Lingjiu, he had no intention of arguing about this matter.

Pei Zhe sighed lightly, and said helplessly, "Are you sure that Zhao Yuan can deal with Xi's attack?"

Zhao Yuan was not a military commander, and he was not necessarily better than Zhang Yaori in dispatching troops. It may not be a good thing or a bad thing for him to temporarily take over the Youzhou Army.

Jin Lingjiu nodded resolutely: "Born in a war-torn place, how can you be a sheep who doesn't understand the world, no matter how bad it is, Zhao Yuan can't, and you are still here."

Pei Zhe choked for a moment, ignoring that he was also a scholar, and raised his voice, "You tricked me here to give Zhao Yuan the truth?"

Jin Lingjiu blinked, and said confidently: "I just know that Pei Lang will not ignore it. Youzhou is related to the situation of the court. Even if I don't tell you, you will take the initiative."

Having said that, no one likes being tricked, Pei Zhe pretended to be displeased, and snorted: "Then I should thank you?"

Jin Lingjiu knew that he was not angry when he heard it, and hurriedly begged for mercy: "There is no need to say thank you, Zhao Yuan will take care of the enemy's attack, why don't you go and see the casualties now?"

The Xi State invaded many times, and the Youzhou Army was no longer as unable to deal with it as it was the first time. Now the casualties are not serious, but Jin Lingjiu knows that even if the casualties of the soldiers are slight, his family Tan Hualang will not be at ease, and he can't wait to see .

Pei Zhe's eyes narrowed slightly, and he looked up at the sky.

The clouds are overlapping, the sun is secluded, the color is not very clear, and there is a faint sense of oppression that the mountain rain is about to come.

He subconsciously touched the jade pendant at his waist, and it took him a while to realize that the jade pendant had already been given to Yun Wuyang.

"Go, go and have a look." Pei Zhe turned his gaze away, turned his hand that didn't touch Yupei, and grabbed Jin Lingjiu's sleeve.

The hazy sunlight sifted by the clouds and mist hit Jin Lingjiu's side, neutralizing the coldness between his brows and eyes, leaving behind a layer of trance that seemed to be condensed after being in a trance.

Although it was intentional to "direct misfortune to the east", Pei Zhe easily followed his wishes, and he no longer cared about the affairs of Youzhou, and he couldn't help but speculate on Pei Zhe's behavior. Jin Lingjiu lowered his eyelids and covered the bottom of his eyes A deep light flashed by.

There are accompanying doctors in the Youzhou Army, they are all locals, they are used to seeing life and death, and they are very skilled in treating the wounds of the soldiers.

When Pei Zhe and Jin Lingjiu arrived, the wounded soldiers were lying down and resting peacefully. The doctor was bandaging their wounds. Most of the wounds of the soldiers had been healed.

The tent was filled with the smell of blood and wound medicine. Before reaching the door, Jin Lingjiu frowned impatiently. This smell reminded him of some unpleasant memories.

Pei Zhe probed his head and took a look. The soldiers were lying in a haphazard manner, among which there was only a thin road that could accommodate people. This camp was larger than the other camps. Cloth.

He turned around and stopped Jin Lingjiu from walking in: "There's a lot of blood inside, don't go in, just wait for me at the door."

Jinling Jiujie is seriously obsessed with cleanliness, and he must not be able to bear the situation inside.

Pei Zhe lifted up his robe, put the hem that dragged the floor on his arm, and lifted his foot to go inside.

Jin Lingjiu grasped his wrist: "I won't accompany you in, no one will tease you, but after seeing their injuries, don't worry too much."

There was a hint of paleness on his face, and his keen sense of smell made it impossible for him to escape the surrounding smell, so he could only bear it with all his might.

Pei Zhe's heart warmed, and he touched him with his elbow: "Don't worry, if you feel uncomfortable, stay away."

It was the first time that the Xi Kingdom invaded suddenly, and Youzhou suffered heavy casualties, and the seriously injured soldiers also recuperated in this camp.

With a glance, countless strange faces were filled with heart-stopping sorrowful expressions.

Pei Zhe secretly sighed, thinking that Jin Lingjiu really understood him, and even guessed that he would feel uncomfortable.

"You are?" The doctor looked at Pei Zhe with scrutiny while tidying up the medicine box.

He had been in the Youzhou Army for many years and had never seen this person before.

Pei Zhe nodded to him: "I just came to Youzhou, and I am currently working with Mr. Zhao."

The doctor suddenly realized, and his expression became gentle: "It turns out to be Mr. Zhao's."

Pei Zhe raised his eyebrows.

Zhao Yuan was indeed not as mediocre as he appeared on the surface, more and more clues were pointing to this point, coupled with Jin Lingjiu's vague attitude, Pei Zhe couldn't help but began to wonder what was so special about Zhao Yuan.

"Mr., how are the injuries of the soldiers today?" Pei Zhe squatted down beside him, frowning at the soldier's freshly bandaged arms.

The doctor pointed to several other people in the tent: "Not many people were injured today, but a few of them were all wounded. They have been bandaged and are not serious."

Before Pei Zhe could answer, the doctor asked with hope on his face, "But Master Zhao asked you to come?"

Pei Zhe had no psychological burden, and nodded happily: "Yes."

The doctor smiled a little: "Master Zhao, please worry about it."

The soldier who had just bandaged the wound also echoed: "Yes, yes, Mr. Zhao is busy with affairs, and he still thinks about our safety all day long. Really, really..."

Pei Zhe just smiled and said nothing, and after they finished speaking, Shi Shiran said, "If you need anything, just ask, I will tell Mr. Zhao."

The soldiers and the doctor agreed again and again, and Pei Zhe took two steps inward to help other doctors bandage the wounds of the soldiers, and did not leave the camp until it was all over.

Jin Lingjiu was still waiting outside. He was tall and tall, his appearance was outstanding, and his clothes were unconventional, which attracted many soldiers to stop, and what's more, they pointed at him.

Pei Zhe knew how eye-catching he was. No matter where the Ninth Young Master was placed on the first floor of the world, his face alone would attract people's attention.

If it was another person, he would definitely be complacent about the various gazes, have other thoughts, or feel troubled, but Jin Lingjiu does not belong to these two types of people, he can ignore everyone's gaze.

Pei Zhe often has an illusion that Jin Lingjiu does not live in this world, he is aloof and indifferent, watching other people's joys, sorrows, sorrows and joys.

Jin Lingjiu frowned slightly, thinking about something, but when he saw him coming out, he opened his eyebrows and walked over slowly.

As soon as he moved, the coldness was stripped from his body, and he was stained with sporadic and expanding human fireworks.

"Why are you in a daze?" After standing outside for a long time, his fingertips were slightly cold, when Jin Lingjiu met Pei Zhe's reddish and warm face, he paused and withdrew his hand a little.

Pei Zhe came back to his senses, and subconsciously grabbed his hand: "I've been waiting for a long time, my hands are cold."

After Mr. Liu helped detoxify, Jin Lingjiu's health improved a lot. He was not as cold as before, but he was still easily exposed to cold air, and it took a long time to warm up.

Pei Zhe frowned and was a little worried, but Jin Lingjiu himself didn't feel anything. After more than 20 years, he didn't know hot and cold for half his life, and he was used to it long ago.

But he will never refuse Pei Zhe's concern.

Jin Lingjiu curled up his fingertips and scratched his palm: "It took so long to come out, and went in to be a favor for Zhao Yuan?"

He could smell the smell of wound medicine on Pei Zhe's body. If he just took a simple look, the smell would not be so strong.

Pei Zhe didn't hide anything, and gave him a funny look: "Am I helping you, too?"

Jin Lingjiu curled his lips: "Where? The relationship between me and Zhao Yuan is just a pure transaction. I helped him sit in the top position in Youzhou, and he helped me stabilize the situation in Youzhou. As for whether the Youzhou army believed him or not, none of my business."

Seeing that he wasn't lying, Pei Zhe laughed: "Two birds with one stone, I think you have the potential to be a 'profiteer', Zhao Yuan was well calculated by you, no matter if you help him or he helps you, It’s something you will definitely do.”

Jin Lingjiu nodded in agreement: "I'm really trying to deceive him, but when Zhou Yu beat Huang Gai, one was willing to fight and the other was willing to suffer. Someone must take care of the overall situation of Youzhou. He has already made a plan in his heart, and I also fulfilled his wish." .”

The two were chatting casually, Zhao Yuan sent someone to find him, and said he wanted to invite Pei Zhe to come over.

Jin Lingjiu frowned in displeasure, and muttered in a low voice, "This matter can't be settled, what a waste."

Pei Zhe naturally knew what he meant, and lowered his voice to tease: "Your subordinates are full of capable people, and there are countless people like Zuo Ping who can stand on their own. This Zhao Yuan is an official who grew up in the local area. It is normal for him to be unable to hold those generals. .”

The intention of Zhao Yuan to send someone to invite him was unspoken between the two of them, but it was because of Pei Zhe's false identity.

Zhang Yaori's ability to sit firmly in Youzhou's chair cannot be said to have nothing to do with Prime Minister Right. If Zhao Yuan wanted to take over the power he had during his lifetime, relying on an official title conferred by the imperial court would not work.

He can only take advantage of it.

Before Pei Zhe went to meet the people who were placed by Prime Minister You in the Youzhou Army, there were many people in this group who were dissatisfied with Zhao Yuan, and there were many of them who held important positions in the army, such as Ye Huyang. Obey the order, but also have to prescribe the right medicine.

Now the right minister's confidant is in Youzhou, and he is a timid scholar, there is nothing better than him.

Jin Ling glanced at him with certainty: "Why do I feel that you have a lot of love for Zhao Yuan?"

It is to help Zhao Yuan win people's hearts, and it is also to help subdue the forces of the right minister.

"What, are you jealous again?"

The word "again" fully showed Pei Zhe's teasing intention.

The more Jin Lingjiu thought about it, the more awkward he became, and his complexion showed signs of being ugly. Pei Zhe was afraid that he would delay the business if he continued to tease him, so he hurriedly said: "I am doing this for your big plan. If Zhao Yuan can't control the situation in Youzhou, it will affect the situation." You will be the one who should worry about your next plan."

Having said that, Jin Lingjiu always felt that something was wrong, and he didn't think about it until he sent Pei Zhe away.

Pei Zhe is going to be a pawn to help Zhao Yuan win the military power in Youzhou, and he doesn't know when it will end.

Jin Lingjiu couldn't wait, he still had something to do when he came to Youzhou, so he immediately gave Zuo Ping a wink, and the two went to the city.

Coming from Luling, the people from No. [-] Under Heaven followed many people, except Zuo Ping who lived with them in Zhao Yuan's mansion, the others went to busy with their own affairs after entering the city a few days ago.

Jin Lingjiu was going to meet them today.

Zuo Ping sent a signal in advance, and the two sides met in a teahouse.

The reason why they chose such a place was also considered. The usual contact addresses before were brothels and wine shops. This time, Jin Lingjiu specially asked them to change places so as not to get stained with makeup and alcohol, and had to explain to Pei Zhe when they returned. some.

Mu Jiao came here with everyone, only she dared to make a joke, she yelled as soon as she sat down: "Brother, are you afraid that Madam will misunderstand you, looking for such a boring place."

Teahouses only have tea and side dishes, which are not as diverse as brothels, nor are they as rich in dishes as restaurants.

Without raising her eyelids, Jin Lingjiu casually pushed a cup of tea in front of her: "Drink tea."

Mu Jiao grew up with him, and she could hear the meaning in his words, so she pouted: "Drink tea, drink tea, why don't you just tell me to shut up."

Jinling Jiu is as good as a follower: "Shut up."

Mu Jiao: "..."

The others couldn't help but smile as they watched the excitement, and the atmosphere eased a lot.

Zuo Ping dragged Mu Jiao out at the right time. Although Jiang Yulou had other secrets, Jin Lingjiu was still unwilling to let Mu Jiao get involved in these matters.

Opposite the teahouse is a shop selling snacks, Mu Jiao went to buy some, and chatted with Zuo Ping while eating: "How is the relationship between senior brother and Pei Tanhua?"

Zuo Bing thought for a while: "Very good."

The two ate and lived together, although they could occasionally hear some disputes, but it was fine if they didn't argue a few words, and they were better than any couple he had ever seen.

Mu Jiao glared at him dissatisfied, and stuffed the snack she couldn't hold into his hand: "I'm asking about that! Are they married?"

Zuo Ping was stunned for a moment, and stood there blankly.

Mu Jiao winked at him: "You're such an adult, don't you know what I'm talking about?"

Zuo Ping's ears turned red, and his eyes wandered: "Don't talk nonsense..."

They all grew up together, Zuo Ping was dull since he was a child, even more paralyzed than Jin Lingjiu, Mu Jiao had never seen him blush, her eyes widened in surprise, and she didn't bother to inquire into the bed of her senior brother and "Madam" It's a secret.

"You're blushing!" Mu Jiao almost dropped the thing in her hand, "Zuo Ping, you're blushing!"

Zuo Ping couldn't hold back his face after being made such a fuss by her, and turned his head almost embarrassedly: "No."

He strode forward, Mu Jiao followed behind, and kept thinking: "Why not, I have seen it, your face is red, your ears are red, why are you running, stop!"

Zuo Ping stopped, and before turning his head, he froze suddenly: "You..."

He was touched by something soft on his ears, and he was shocked and froze in place.

Mu Jiao is a dull person. She traveled with her master when she was a teenager, and developed a bold and unrestrained temperament. She didn't notice that there was anything wrong with her movements, and she squeezed it twice curiously: "Zuo screen, Your ears are so hot!"

All of a sudden, many thoughts entered Zuo Ping's mind, and the feelings that had been hidden in his heart for many years had a faint tendency to break out.

Mu Jiao withdrew her hand and touched her ears: "Mine are not hot, and you said you didn't blush!"

The bottom of her eyes was clear, clear to the bottom, only pure curiosity and complacency, no extra emotion.

Zuo Ping's breath was choked in his throat, and he felt tight in his chest.

"Why don't you talk?" Mu Jiao blinked, "You must be angry, right?"

Zuo Ping sighed softly, his eyes full of helplessness: "No, we've finished shopping in this street, it's time to go back, don't make them wait."

After speaking, he returned the food in his hand to Mu Jiao, turned around and walked towards the teahouse.

Mu Jiao was stunned for a moment, a little at a loss, she could feel that Zuo Ping was not very interested.

Are you angry?

But except for the time in Huaizhou City, Zuo Ping had never been angry with her.

Mu Jiao took a pile of food and suddenly felt unbearable. The back of Zuo Ping looked too tired, as if all her strength had been drained, very tired.

The tip of her nose was sour, and her heart felt like spilled hot soup. She couldn't tell what it was like. She didn't understand where this feeling came from, but she just had an urge to cry.