Wrong Changhuan

On the night of September thirteenth, I was poisoned because of a banquet and a jug of wine.

It was Laner's 15-year-old Jiji banquet.The emperor came to watch the ceremony in person, and all the civil and military officials from the Manchu dynasty arrived. The Jiangxia Palace in the capital was surrounded by water, and it was very lively.

The reason why this day was chosen was because a month before that, on August [-]th, Lan'er's birthday, he had made a betrothal for her.Qin Tianjian reported that this day is an auspicious day.

The other party is the adopted son of Yan Yue, the servant of the Ministry of Industry, named Yan Youhui.

That kid looks upright and has a good character.This year's Chunwei has been promoted to Jinshi again, and his future is limitless.Not only did Lan'er like it, but I was also very satisfied after seeing her mother, Qi Ruyu.

Although Yan Yue was born in the Marquis Mansion, he was just a humble bastard who was not taken seriously.Although later he won the imperial examination by virtue of his own ability, and then became an official to the third rank, he never married in his life, and there was only one son, Yan Youhui, in his family.Although he is a adopted son, he regards him as his own.

Everyone in the world envied Yan Youhui for gaining fame at a young age, and was lucky enough to be the Princess of Lanyan County in the Prince Regent's Mansion, thinking that it was a great blessing.

But I agree with this marriage, but I don't care whether he has achieved fame or not, and whether he comes from a family of officials.

Ten years ago, when Qi Ruyu told me that Lan Yan's father was Yan Yue, although I was a little surprised, after thinking about it, it was unexpected and reasonable.

15 years ago, the court was initially determined.At that time, Qi Ruyu, the eldest daughter of Qi Bozhou, the right minister of the court, eloped with someone. Qi was furious and sent someone to arrest her.Although this incident was not as good as Wen Wushuang's resignation from officialdom and home at that time, it still caused a lot of trouble in the city.

At that time, when it was widely rumored that Qi Ruyu was like that, I was afraid that he would never marry again, so I married Qi Ruyu with the grandest wedding and silenced everyone.

Although she is only my side concubine in name.Although no one knew at that time that she was more than three months pregnant.

Qi Bozhou is a stubborn old man, he can't be tempted by beauties of gold and silver, but he values ​​reputation more than anything else.Qi Bozhou, who knew about this matter in the prime minister's mansion, had already dealt with it.At that time, the servant girl in the Prime Minister's mansion fell into the water, and the young servant met robbers when he was out shopping. If I didn't pursue it, no one would take these clues to hold them accountable.

On the night of the wedding, I remember Qi Ruyu asked me, do you really mind?Is it really just to give me the title of side concubine?

I said, yeah, I don't mind, it's just a deal.

In the court at that time, some people supported me, while others were only followed by Qi Bozhou, a veteran of the three dynasties.Qi Bozhou has always been critical of me and regards me as an enemy. He opposes everything I propose, no matter whether it is really not beneficial to the court.

It is necessary and worthwhile for Nan'an Kingdom, which has been initially established by the government, to exchange the title of side concubine for Qi Bozhou's reconciliation.

Qi Ruyu asked, since it was a deal, why didn't you choose my sister Ruyi?She is also a concubine, only one year younger than me, and now in her boudoir, she is better than me in everything, including piano, chess, poetry and painting, even her appearance is better than me, not to mention... her reputation is better than me...

I just looked at her and smiled without answering the question.

Then, I asked her to rest earlier.A person sat at the table all night and drank wine all night.

In fact, I know that choosing her is not just a deal, but also because of the word jade in her name.

I have never touched Qi Ruyu, even if I occasionally stay in the room to deceive others, she sleeps on her bed, and I drink my wine or read my book.The two are irrelevant.

And all these years, I have been fulfilling the promise of that day.

I never asked her, who was that man who ran away alone when he was captured back then?

Qi Ruyu didn't say anything, so I didn't ask.

Until Lan Yan was five years old, when I came back from Jiangling, she took the initiative to mention this matter.

I said, now that Yan Yue has entered the court as an official, if you want to remarry him, I will allow you to make peace, how about that?

Qi Ruyu seemed a little unbelievable, shook his head, and said, my lord, I seem to be in love with you.

I said, Ruyu, I don't love you.

All these years, I have only regarded her as a friend who exchanged benefits but has no evil intentions.

Five years of marriage is also five years of indifferent getting along and friendship.

The gossip and rumors five years ago seemed to have been deliberately forgotten by the world.Those who once said those vicious words are now spreading the saying that we respect each other as guests, which is better than the flattery and compliments of gods and couples.

Qi Ruyu asked me, is the person you love Lin Yuer?

I was very surprised, because I never mentioned this name, and the people in the mansion would not mention it.

I said yes, how did you find out?

I don't want to lie to her.Daily life is very tiring, but in front of her, I can take off this layer of disguise.

The reason for her reassurance, perhaps, is that she has the handle in my hands, and I also know her secret.And these years, I am very clear about her behavior, and I am not worried about what will happen to her if she finds out about Lin Yuer.

Qi Ruyu said, several times when you were drunk, the name you called in your dreams was Yu'er... But, I know, it wasn't me you called me.Back then you and Lin Yuer had the matter of the former prince. Although not many people knew about it, I heard about it when I was in the prime minister's mansion.

I did not speak.

Qi Ruyu asked again, "When I came back this time, I saw Uncle Zhong was injured... You went to Jiangling, but you went to see her?"

I shook my head and said, "I haven't seen her."

In fact, when Uncle Zhong said that something happened to the Lin family in Jiangling, and the bandits from Blind Mountain took away Lin Yuer's daughter, I wanted to see her.It's just that people have already arrived in Jiangling, and they lost their courage again when they came to the gate of Lin's mansion.When I traveled thousands of miles to the border to lead troops to meet the enemy, I didn't hesitate at all, but at that time, I was afraid.

However, I am still glad that I made this trip to Jiangling.

With Uncle Zhong and 30 hidden guards, I sneaked up to Blind Mountain in the south of Jiangling.The topography of Blind Mountain, attacking from the bottom of the mountain, is really blind, and the chances of winning are not great.Also because of this reason, the government's several rounds of encirclement and suppression have failed.

It was right that the Lin family didn't rashly send people to attack. The 30 hidden guards, each of whom is a top expert, fought against 120 bandits, but in the end, more than half of them were killed or injured. Even Uncle Zhong, in order to save me, was stabbed in the neck and almost died.

That day, although I was red-eyed, when I rescued the child who was as old as Lan'er from the cellar, I felt that it was not too late after all, and it was not in vain after all.

I looked at the child named Lin Changhuan lying in my arms, not daring to open his eyes, trembling, as if he had lost his soul, or as if he would see something terrible when he opened his eyes.

That appearance was the same as when I first saw her in the cellar.

Even though her face was a little dirty, she could still imagine that she was a little baby like a jade carving on weekdays.

And I, from her face, seem to see the shadow of Yu'er.

When Lin Xun came up on his heels and snatched the child from my arms with a vigilant expression, I will never forget that look.That look, as if I would hurt her.

But me, how could I hurt her...how could I be willing to hurt her...even though she is Wen Wushuang's daughter, she is Yu'er's own flesh and blood.

Lin Xun said, "Don't think that, I will be grateful to you, elder sister will forgive you...you are not worthy!"

What Lin Xun said was correct.These things will never cover my sins.

After Lin Xun finished speaking, he carried Lin Changhuan and left.

Then, I set fire to the entire Blind Mountain and burned it clean.

Looking at the raging fire, which reflected the sky red, I thought at that time, if this fire can also destroy my past, that would be great.

On the way back to Beijing, I would think of Lin Changhuan's little face from time to time, and I imagined the way she opened her eyes, whether she looked more like Yuer or Wen Wushuang.

Then I couldn't help but think of the Mid-Autumn Festival five years ago. When I was admiring the moon in the courtyard, Uncle Zhong told me that the pigeons came to report that Lin Yu'er was born prematurely and that the mother and daughter were safe.

After hearing this, my heart felt like it had fallen into an ice cave.

Everything, really can never go back.

At that time, there was only two days between Lan'er's birth.

I have just experienced the birth of a new life, and it seems to have passed through the death of a soul.

When I was young, I liked to drink, but when I grew up, I had troubles, and I rarely got drunk when I drank and defecated.But on the night of the full moon, I waved away everyone and looked at the moon alone, but got drunk.

For the next half month, I did not go to court.

It was rumored throughout the court that the regent had recently received a daughter, and was so happy that he did not think about going to court.

I have no excuses.

Since Lan'er was five years old, after Qi Ruyu said she loved me, I didn't go to her yard for a long time.

There are many beauties in the palace, some were sent by the courtiers to make friends with me, and some were sent by the queen mother and empress dowager, I did not refuse them.

Among these people, those who passed Uncle Zhong's strict inspection, and the pretty ones stayed in the mansion, and became wives in a courtyard when they were favored, and the rest were either made as maids or sent or given away. Uncle Zhong's business.

Fortunately, the palace is big enough and has enough yards.

I am a man and I have desires.What you do is nothing more than what you love and what I want.

But I never wanted any of them to be pregnant with my child.Fortunately, with these things, Uncle Zhong helped me deal with the aftermath very well.

However, for more than ten years, Lan'er was the only child in the palace.

I think that's enough.

In recent years, Qi Ruyu's concubine has always been very competent.It seems that after experiencing the elopement back then, crying and making troubles, and seeking death and life, she became stable and mature.

So when I said I didn't love her, it was just a momentary embarrassment, she didn't cry, and then she was her calm princess as before.

She never mentioned the incident of that day again, knowing that I was kind to Lan Er, we got along more and more like real friends.

And I am good to Laner, in fact, I have selfish intentions.Lan'er is just a thought of mine, so that I can imagine that if Yu'er and I have a child, we will name it Lan Yan.

Lantian day warm jade and smoke.

When I first met Lin Yu'er, when the late emperor was still there, at a banquet for hundreds of officials in the New Year's Palace, all the officials brought their families with them.In the crowded hall, among a group of young girls, I saw her at first sight, and she also saw me.

That day, she wore a blue dress, but it was as refreshing as real jade.

During the banquet, she might have been too bored, she was rather courageous, and sneaked out of the palace, regardless of the fact that the emperor hadn't left yet.I couldn't help being moved and curious, so I took a step back and quietly chased it out.

I remember when we first met, my first words were, you are so bold.

She froze for a moment, then smiled back at me, each other.

There is no affectation or formality, only the bold yet gentle smile.

Then, I laughed too.

In my impression, when I was 20 years old, I felt my heart beat for the first time.

I took her wandering around the palace, she seemed to be curious about everything, asking about everything, but never asked my name.

Until the banquet is almost over, approaching the main hall.

I said, why don't you ask my name.

She said, aren't you Murong Ji?

I said, do you know me?

She said, why did Wen Wushuang call you A Shi?So is your name Murong Shi or Murong Ji?

I said, my father is the elder brother of the mother of the Holy One, but he was adopted by the old prince Jiang Xia early when the late emperor was around.So, my name on the family tree is Murong Shi, but I don't like this name.Appropriate means to fit together, just as it should be.And I want to be a general who protects the people and helps the world.The name Murong Ji is what I gave myself, the real name!

When she heard the general, she smiled.

She said, when did you change your name?

I said, six years old.

She said, I also think Murong Ji sounds better.

I said, what about you?What is your name?

She said, don't tell you.

After speaking, he walked a few steps, looked back and smiled, and entered the hall.

This time, when the banquet was over, I noticed that beside her was the loyal general Lin Yun.

The banquet was over, and on the way back, I giggled all the way.

Uncle Zhong asked, what fun happened to the young master?

I said, I met a wonderful person.

Later, I asked Wen Wushuang about her, and later Wen Wushuang accompanied me to the General's Mansion on the grounds of visiting General Lin, but unfortunately I didn't go to her again, but I met her 14-year-old brother, Lin Xun.

On the Lantern Festival, Lin Xun took her out as agreed.At first, I visited the Lantern Market with Wen Wushuang and a few friends.

We ran into each other on the street, and then I got rid of everyone.

That was our first date alone, and I gave her a lantern.

She gave me a lantern riddle: At first glance, it looks slender and long, but it can have a shape, whether it is a thousand miles away, or a beautiful woman.

I asked, are you praising me in a different way?

She said, you have a thick skin.

I said, not me, what is that?

The answer, she said, was the brush.Since I guessed wrong, I will punish you to give me another gift, but don't worry, you choose slowly.

I said, well, you must choose the one you are most satisfied with.

Later, Wen Wushuang and I went to the General's Mansion more and more.With Lin Xun passing on the word, I am very happy to see her every time.

Every time we meet, we will mix our mouths once or twice.

I said, a little noisy and happy.

She continued, making a big noise at the funeral.

I was overjoyed when I heard that, and asked her, whose family is the mourning one?

She blushed and said she ignored me.But after a while, the conversation started again.

Later, after the mid-autumn festival at Fengming Mountain, perhaps because the momentum was too great, the prince knew about Yu'er and me, and also noticed her.

The prince said, Aji, I met Lin Yuer and fell in love with her at first sight. You give her to me. If you fall in love with a daughter of a certain family, I will definitely ask my father to give you a marriage, okay?

Although I grew up as the prince's companion in the palace, I never liked him as a person.And because he is one year younger than me, I let him do everything.

In the past, he robbed the precious bow bestowed by the sage, and the pastry rewarded by the emperor's grandmother, and I endured all of these.

But this time, he said, he wanted Lin Yuer.

I couldn't bear it any longer, and we had a fight in his prince's east palace.With a bruised nose, swollen face, and bruises all over, no one would admit defeat.

In the end, the sick Majesty was alarmed, and the fight was finally over.

The Holy One retreated to the left and right, sat on the couch, asked why, and remained silent for a long time.

The Holy One asked, what does the crown prince think of the war on the northern border?Who should be sent?

The prince said that the Yuancheng has been guarded by General Chu Mu in recent years, and it has been safe.Father Huanglong's body is important, there is no need to worry about these things.

The Holy One asked, Ji'er, what do you think?

I said, General Chu Mu is in his sixtieth year, and two of his three sons have died in battle, and now there is only one major general left, so it should be sympathetic to leave a line to support him until his death.In previous years, when autumn and winter came to the northern border, the army of the northern border country would always come south to plunder the city, and this time it had to be on guard.It's better to send more reinforcements and do the defense early.

The Holy Majesty asked again, who in the court can take on this great task?

I said, Zhongwu General Lin Yun.

The Holy Majesty said that what Aji said was exactly what I wanted, and he had been in mourning for his father for three years, and the defense of the capital could be handed over to others.

After the sage left, the prince said, the emperor would not betroth Lin Yuer to you.

I said, maybe not now, but you can't get her.

No emperor in his prime would like to see the prince who is not yet to succeed marry the courtiers who hold heavy troops to increase his power.

But if it's an idle prince of a clan, that's another story.Maybe not now, but as long as it takes time, even if I don't want this prince's magnate in the future, I will go to the city with Yu'er and start as a soldier at the bottom, I am willing.

Helping the world for the people only cares about the heart, not about the MG.

I said, I can give up the position of prince, but are you willing to give up your position as prince?

The prince did not speak.