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Chapter 13: 1 Life, 1 Generation, 1 Double
更新时间2013-1-21:03:32字数:3616
Qingyang and Ah Heng drafted a letter and asked Zhuanxu to deliver it to Huangdi, but neither army took any action, waiting for news from above.After several days of silent stalemate, the Yellow Emperor finally gave an answer—to restore diplomatic relations—and promised to come to sign the agreement in person three days later. In fact, it was just because he was worried about Hetu Luoshu.
"Three days later, my father will come to fetch the Hetu Luoshu." Qingyang remembered to tell Shaohao as soon as he got the news.
After a few days of recuperation, coupled with Ah Heng's conditioning, Shaohao's body was fine, but his spiritual power could not be fully recovered for a while. "I'll go back first." Shaohao said before going out, "Hetu Luoshu is still there in Zhongrong."
"What? You left it to him!" Qingyang couldn't believe it.
"How much chance do you think I have of winning this battle? And he, at least, won't have second thoughts about Yu'er." Shaohao had already summoned Xuanniao while speaking.
Qingyang understood Shaohao's intentions, chased after him and said, "You haven't recovered yet, let me go with you."
"No need, I've suffered a little injury but I don't need you to protect me." Shaohao waved his hand and jumped onto the black bird.
Qingyang was worried about Shaohao's failure, but he deliberately exposed it and said: "You just have to be stubborn, because your injury can't transport your spiritual power, and it will only hurt your body if you force it."
"Don't bother." Shaohao said impatiently. "I still have to hurry, so don't waste your time persuading me."
Shaohao summoned his spiritual power and was about to fly away with the black bird when he heard a voice from outside - "No need to go".
Qingyang and Shaohao followed the sound and saw Zhongrong walking towards him in a purple dress.
"What are you doing here? Didn't I order you to stay in the capital? You know what crime it is to disobey the order!" Shaohao said coldly.
Zhong Rong saluted Shaohao unhurriedly, "My brother, see Your Majesty." Seeing that Shaohao didn't respond, he had no choice but to save himself, "I'll give this to you." Then he put the jade flute on Shaohao Hao hands.
Shaohao held the jade flute, breathed a sigh of relief, and his anger dissipated, "Is Yu'er okay?"
"A few days ago I used to cry a lot. I think it's because Xinyue wasn't used to it all of a sudden. It's much better now." Zhong Rong answered truthfully.
"I will rely on your support in the future." Shaohao said, "I will make a will and you will take it back."
Qingyang pulled Shaohao back, "What are you doing, Yizhao?"
"Didn't Xuanyuan agree to a truce?" Zhong Rong also asked.
Shaohao smiled indifferently, and replied: "Death is much better than abdication. At this time, I don't want to arouse everyone's suspicion and cause the army to lose morale. This time, it will end with 'martyrdom'."
"Alright, so you can completely retire." Qingyang patted Shaohao's shoulder, "Tell me slowly, I'll leave first."
"No." Shaohao waved with his back to Qingyang.
After Qingyang left, Zhong Rong asked, "I still don't understand."
"The throne, pass it on to Yu'er; Hetu Luoshu, in exchange for peace." Shaohao looked at Zhongrong and continued, "Announce the news when you go back. Yu'er is young, and it's up to you, An Jin and Xi The leaders of He and Baihu jointly assist the government."
"Your brother obeys!" Zhong Rong clasped his fists and said.
Shaohao went into the tent, took a pen to write the edict, took out the Hetu Luoshu from the jade flute, put the edict in it, and handed it to Zhong Rong, "You can go back, I don't worry about Yu'er being the only one in the palace."
"Yes." Zhong Rong turned around and left without delay.
In fact, Shaohao has always been wary of Zhong Rong, and he let go of his wariness when he knew just now.At this moment, only Shaohao was left alone, he was used to the desertedness, and he felt a little hard to calm down. His thoughts had never been so chaotic. It turned out that it felt like this when everything came to an end—cutting constantly, The reason is still chaotic.At the same time, there is an indescribable sense of relaxation, like the gentle breeze on the prairie, blowing flatly through my heart.
The next day, Gao Xin announced the death of Emperor Jun, the prince succeeded to the throne, and the four ministries would assist the government together.For a while, countless discussions were attracted in the wilderness, like rain.
Two days later, Emperor Xuanyuan went to the border in person.A series of accidents and wars, this move has aroused many conjectures.If the agreement is not signed, the people will not be able to settle down.
Hetu Luoshu was brought by Qingyang, who had a long secret talk with Huangdi, finally Xuanyuan changed the decision shaken by Emperor Jun's death, but Xuanyuan added a clause, as long as he agrees, the agreement will take effect.Qingyang only said that he would think about it for a day, delaying the time to come back and ask Ah Heng and Shaohao for their opinions.
"They really wanted to go back on their word, and finally attached a condition."
"What is it?" Shaohao and Ah Heng asked at the same time.
"Marriage." Qingyang was a little embarrassed in his answer, he knew Gao Xin's current situation, and this one was obviously aimed at Xiaoyao.
Shaohao hurriedly replied: "No."
Ah Heng thought for a while first, "What does this mean? The only candidate for Gaoxin's royal family is Xiaoyao, and Xuanyuan only has Zhuanxu, it's impossible for them to be siblings, so who else can choose?"
"It's true that Xiaoyao is the only one for Gao Xin, but Xuanyuan may not have no one to choose, but I'm afraid Father will not agree." Qingyang analyzed.
"You can't let Xiaoyao get involved, absolutely not!" Shaohao said resolutely, feeling a little agitated.
"What if I want to?" A familiar voice sounded from outside the door, before they opened the door, Xiaoyao walked in by herself, "I am willing to marry."
"No!" Shaohao suddenly became cold and serious, "You are not my daughter, nor Gao Xin's concubine, why should you go?"
"You hurt like this because of me." Xiaoyao said, tears falling silently, "So what if it's not your biological daughter? You treat me more than your biological son, you have always been my father. And, this move It will only benefit Gao Xin, why not let me go?"
Ah Heng pulled Xiaoyao away distressedly, helped her wipe away her tears, and said softly, "We only want you to be safe and happy, and we don't want you to sacrifice your happiness because of a political marriage."
"But, marriage may not lead to happiness. Mom, believe me, I am really willing to be his wife, and besides, I can help Gao Xin." Xiaoyao looked at Ah Heng beggingly.
"Him? You have someone in mind!" Ah Heng asked happily.
"When he left the army and came to save me regardless of comfort, I finally understood how I felt about him—it was love, not hate." Xiao Yao lowered her head shyly as she said.
A slight smile crossed Shaohao's face, and he asked, "Houtu? He can put aside the war and leave you alone. In this regard, I believe he will take good care of you. At that time, it was lucky to have him."
"Daddy, did you agree?" Xiao Yao happily ran over to shake his arm, looking at Ah Heng expectantly.
"I didn't think of him." Ah Heng smiled, "No wonder you haven't come back these few days. Forget it, I really can't keep my daughter when she grows up."
Qingyang interjected: "You are satisfied with this son-in-law, but father is not. After Houtu returned to surrender, he has always been wary, so he didn't send Houtu as the vanguard in this battle. If Xiaoyao marries him, it means that he Send the Houtu to Gaoxin."
"Then tell the Yellow Emperor that the marriage is okay, and we will choose the candidate." Shaohao said to Qingyang strangely, "Your Highness, do you still have this negotiating ability?"
"It's useless for you to embarrass me. Forget it, I'll try it tomorrow." Qingyang said helplessly, "Leave all the difficulties to me, and you will be free."
"Uncle, Xiaoyao knows that grandpa values you the most, and also knows that you are the most powerful..." Xiaoyao kept praising Qingyang, pouring him into obsession.
Qingyang waved his hands and said: "Okay, don't put a high hat on me, I'll go right away." He said and went out.
Xiaoyao stuck out her tongue mischievously, and the smiles on the faces of the three of them spread.
"Who is it?" Huang Di felt that someone was in the camp, and shouted, "Come out!"
Qingyang walked in generously, "It's me."
"Have you figured it out so quickly?" Huang Di asked.
"Gao Xin agreed." Qingyang deliberately did not continue, and did not speak until he saw the satisfaction on Huangdi's eyebrows, "There is a condition."
Huangdi had already talked about Gao Xin not so readily, so he agreed, nodded and said, "Then just say it."
"Human, Gao Xinding." Qingyang's words were firm, without giving any leeway, "Otherwise, we won't talk about it." He knew the Yellow Emperor, and once planned things cannot be destroyed, just like this marriage, so he can forcefully demand—— It is the Yellow Emperor's business to answer or not.
"No," Huang Di said coldly, "Xuanyuan can't have the initiative."
"Gao Xin can't be led by the nose!" Qingyang didn't back down.
Huangdi realized that the talks would collapse if this continues, so he took a step back, but he was thinking wishfully: "How about this, the two sides decide on the candidate, so that no one will suffer."
"You've been tricked!" Qingyang secretly rejoiced in his heart, but on the surface he put on a very embarrassed look, "I'm afraid... I have to ask."
Seeing Qingyang's dilemma, Huang Di thought he had the upper hand, and was even more unwilling to back down, "Tomorrow will not be the agreement."
"Okay. Who does Xuanyuan want?" Qingyang hesitated and agreed.I thought: I bet you want Xiaoyao!
"Jiuyao Wangji, she's the right one." Huangdi's proud expression was in stark contrast to Qingyang's bewilderment, "If Gao Xin hasn't made a decision, we can talk about it tomorrow."
Qingyang admired his acting skills very much, and suddenly changed his expression and said: "No need, I will make it today. I don't know if my father's words count, can I choose?"
"of course."
"Houtu!" When Qingyang said these two words, Huangdi's face changed, knowing that he was smart but was mistaken by his cleverness.
"Father also thinks it's a good match, right? Then I won't bother you, Gao Xin is still waiting for this great happy event!" Then he walked out of the tent.
"I'm back!" Qingyang said as he entered, "It's done!"
"Why did the father agree?" Ah Heng didn't believe that Qingyang was so efficient, "How did you convince me?"
Shaohao said: "Yellow Emperor will definitely not agree directly, what trick did he play?"
Qingyang patted Shaohao on the shoulder and said, "You still understand me."
"You have to come forward tomorrow." Shaohao sighed, "Once the news of the death is announced, I'm afraid we won't see Xiaoyao getting married."
"She became a monk as a concubine, we can't watch her in the open." Ah Heng also became worried.
Qingyang was also a little embarrassed, "Zhu Yu is pregnant and waiting for me to go back, I can't just stay here."
"Ah—" The three of them let out a long sigh at the same time, and fell into silence.
"Someone!" Shaohao decided something was wrong and became vigilant.
"It's me." Xiaoyao walked in, "I heard you sigh, it's not a difficult task, why make you all worry?"
"You will understand what it means to be a parent in the future." Ah Heng said, his eyes turned red.
Xiaoyao turned around and went out and dragged a person in, "Then Xiaoyao bids farewell to her parents and uncle. Tomorrow, I will return to the capital, and you have to leave too."
"Houtu, are you alright when you come out now?" Qingyang asked, fearing that the Yellow Emperor would become suspicious and something might happen again.
"Even if I go back, no one will find out. We always come to say goodbye to the elders." He knelt down with Xiaoyao and kowtowed three times.
"Houtu, Xiaoyao will leave it to you." Ah Heng helped him/them up and said.
Houtu held Xiaoyao's hand tightly, and replied seriously: "I will protect her with my life."
Shaohao looked at the couple reluctantly, "I'm afraid we won't see each other again. Do you have anything else to say? So that we can rest assured."
"One life, one life," Xiaoyao and Houtu said together, looked at each other affectionately, and raised their hands with clasped fingers, "One heart and one person!"
The two of them were filled with happiness in their smiles, and the three of them nodded in relief, turning their blessings into silent smiles, permeating this warmth...
The next day, Xuanyuan and Gao Xin formally signed a covenant, promising never to invade each other, and announced the good news that Princess Jiuyao and General Houtu would be married.On the same day, Gao Xin planned to embrace the new king as the throne in three days—that was the day when Xiaoyao got married.
Qingyang and Ah Heng drafted a letter and asked Zhuanxu to deliver it to Huangdi, but neither army took any action, waiting for news from above.After several days of silent stalemate, the Yellow Emperor finally gave an answer—to restore diplomatic relations—and promised to come to sign the agreement in person three days later. In fact, it was just because he was worried about Hetu Luoshu.
"Three days later, my father will come to fetch the Hetu Luoshu." Qingyang remembered to tell Shaohao as soon as he got the news.
After a few days of recuperation, coupled with Ah Heng's conditioning, Shaohao's body was fine, but his spiritual power could not be fully recovered for a while. "I'll go back first." Shaohao said before going out, "Hetu Luoshu is still there in Zhongrong."
"What? You left it to him!" Qingyang couldn't believe it.
"How much chance do you think I have of winning this battle? And he, at least, won't have second thoughts about Yu'er." Shaohao had already summoned Xuanniao while speaking.
Qingyang understood Shaohao's intentions, chased after him and said, "You haven't recovered yet, let me go with you."
"No need, I've suffered a little injury but I don't need you to protect me." Shaohao waved his hand and jumped onto the black bird.
Qingyang was worried about Shaohao's failure, but he deliberately exposed it and said: "You just have to be stubborn, because your injury can't transport your spiritual power, and it will only hurt your body if you force it."
"Don't bother." Shaohao said impatiently. "I still have to hurry, so don't waste your time persuading me."
Shaohao summoned his spiritual power and was about to fly away with the black bird when he heard a voice from outside - "No need to go".
Qingyang and Shaohao followed the sound and saw Zhongrong walking towards him in a purple dress.
"What are you doing here? Didn't I order you to stay in the capital? You know what crime it is to disobey the order!" Shaohao said coldly.
Zhong Rong saluted Shaohao unhurriedly, "My brother, see Your Majesty." Seeing that Shaohao didn't respond, he had no choice but to save himself, "I'll give this to you." Then he put the jade flute on Shaohao Hao hands.
Shaohao held the jade flute, breathed a sigh of relief, and his anger dissipated, "Is Yu'er okay?"
"A few days ago I used to cry a lot. I think it's because Xinyue wasn't used to it all of a sudden. It's much better now." Zhong Rong answered truthfully.
"I will rely on your support in the future." Shaohao said, "I will make a will and you will take it back."
Qingyang pulled Shaohao back, "What are you doing, Yizhao?"
"Didn't Xuanyuan agree to a truce?" Zhong Rong also asked.
Shaohao smiled indifferently, and replied: "Death is much better than abdication. At this time, I don't want to arouse everyone's suspicion and cause the army to lose morale. This time, it will end with 'martyrdom'."
"Alright, so you can completely retire." Qingyang patted Shaohao's shoulder, "Tell me slowly, I'll leave first."
"No." Shaohao waved with his back to Qingyang.
After Qingyang left, Zhong Rong asked, "I still don't understand."
"The throne, pass it on to Yu'er; Hetu Luoshu, in exchange for peace." Shaohao looked at Zhongrong and continued, "Announce the news when you go back. Yu'er is young, and it's up to you, An Jin and Xi The leaders of He and Baihu jointly assist the government."
"Your brother obeys!" Zhong Rong clasped his fists and said.
Shaohao went into the tent, took a pen to write the edict, took out the Hetu Luoshu from the jade flute, put the edict in it, and handed it to Zhong Rong, "You can go back, I don't worry about Yu'er being the only one in the palace."
"Yes." Zhong Rong turned around and left without delay.
In fact, Shaohao has always been wary of Zhong Rong, and he let go of his wariness when he knew just now.At this moment, only Shaohao was left alone, he was used to the desertedness, and he felt a little hard to calm down. His thoughts had never been so chaotic. It turned out that it felt like this when everything came to an end—cutting constantly, The reason is still chaotic.At the same time, there is an indescribable sense of relaxation, like the gentle breeze on the prairie, blowing flatly through my heart.
The next day, Gao Xin announced the death of Emperor Jun, the prince succeeded to the throne, and the four ministries would assist the government together.For a while, countless discussions were attracted in the wilderness, like rain.
Two days later, Emperor Xuanyuan went to the border in person.A series of accidents and wars, this move has aroused many conjectures.If the agreement is not signed, the people will not be able to settle down.
Hetu Luoshu was brought by Qingyang, who had a long secret talk with Huangdi, finally Xuanyuan changed the decision shaken by Emperor Jun's death, but Xuanyuan added a clause, as long as he agrees, the agreement will take effect.Qingyang only said that he would think about it for a day, delaying the time to come back and ask Ah Heng and Shaohao for their opinions.
"They really wanted to go back on their word, and finally attached a condition."
"What is it?" Shaohao and Ah Heng asked at the same time.
"Marriage." Qingyang was a little embarrassed in his answer, he knew Gao Xin's current situation, and this one was obviously aimed at Xiaoyao.
Shaohao hurriedly replied: "No."
Ah Heng thought for a while first, "What does this mean? The only candidate for Gaoxin's royal family is Xiaoyao, and Xuanyuan only has Zhuanxu, it's impossible for them to be siblings, so who else can choose?"
"It's true that Xiaoyao is the only one for Gao Xin, but Xuanyuan may not have no one to choose, but I'm afraid Father will not agree." Qingyang analyzed.
"You can't let Xiaoyao get involved, absolutely not!" Shaohao said resolutely, feeling a little agitated.
"What if I want to?" A familiar voice sounded from outside the door, before they opened the door, Xiaoyao walked in by herself, "I am willing to marry."
"No!" Shaohao suddenly became cold and serious, "You are not my daughter, nor Gao Xin's concubine, why should you go?"
"You hurt like this because of me." Xiaoyao said, tears falling silently, "So what if it's not your biological daughter? You treat me more than your biological son, you have always been my father. And, this move It will only benefit Gao Xin, why not let me go?"
Ah Heng pulled Xiaoyao away distressedly, helped her wipe away her tears, and said softly, "We only want you to be safe and happy, and we don't want you to sacrifice your happiness because of a political marriage."
"But, marriage may not lead to happiness. Mom, believe me, I am really willing to be his wife, and besides, I can help Gao Xin." Xiaoyao looked at Ah Heng beggingly.
"Him? You have someone in mind!" Ah Heng asked happily.
"When he left the army and came to save me regardless of comfort, I finally understood how I felt about him—it was love, not hate." Xiao Yao lowered her head shyly as she said.
A slight smile crossed Shaohao's face, and he asked, "Houtu? He can put aside the war and leave you alone. In this regard, I believe he will take good care of you. At that time, it was lucky to have him."
"Daddy, did you agree?" Xiao Yao happily ran over to shake his arm, looking at Ah Heng expectantly.
"I didn't think of him." Ah Heng smiled, "No wonder you haven't come back these few days. Forget it, I really can't keep my daughter when she grows up."
Qingyang interjected: "You are satisfied with this son-in-law, but father is not. After Houtu returned to surrender, he has always been wary, so he didn't send Houtu as the vanguard in this battle. If Xiaoyao marries him, it means that he Send the Houtu to Gaoxin."
"Then tell the Yellow Emperor that the marriage is okay, and we will choose the candidate." Shaohao said to Qingyang strangely, "Your Highness, do you still have this negotiating ability?"
"It's useless for you to embarrass me. Forget it, I'll try it tomorrow." Qingyang said helplessly, "Leave all the difficulties to me, and you will be free."
"Uncle, Xiaoyao knows that grandpa values you the most, and also knows that you are the most powerful..." Xiaoyao kept praising Qingyang, pouring him into obsession.
Qingyang waved his hands and said: "Okay, don't put a high hat on me, I'll go right away." He said and went out.
Xiaoyao stuck out her tongue mischievously, and the smiles on the faces of the three of them spread.
"Who is it?" Huang Di felt that someone was in the camp, and shouted, "Come out!"
Qingyang walked in generously, "It's me."
"Have you figured it out so quickly?" Huang Di asked.
"Gao Xin agreed." Qingyang deliberately did not continue, and did not speak until he saw the satisfaction on Huangdi's eyebrows, "There is a condition."
Huangdi had already talked about Gao Xin not so readily, so he agreed, nodded and said, "Then just say it."
"Human, Gao Xinding." Qingyang's words were firm, without giving any leeway, "Otherwise, we won't talk about it." He knew the Yellow Emperor, and once planned things cannot be destroyed, just like this marriage, so he can forcefully demand—— It is the Yellow Emperor's business to answer or not.
"No," Huang Di said coldly, "Xuanyuan can't have the initiative."
"Gao Xin can't be led by the nose!" Qingyang didn't back down.
Huangdi realized that the talks would collapse if this continues, so he took a step back, but he was thinking wishfully: "How about this, the two sides decide on the candidate, so that no one will suffer."
"You've been tricked!" Qingyang secretly rejoiced in his heart, but on the surface he put on a very embarrassed look, "I'm afraid... I have to ask."
Seeing Qingyang's dilemma, Huang Di thought he had the upper hand, and was even more unwilling to back down, "Tomorrow will not be the agreement."
"Okay. Who does Xuanyuan want?" Qingyang hesitated and agreed.I thought: I bet you want Xiaoyao!
"Jiuyao Wangji, she's the right one." Huangdi's proud expression was in stark contrast to Qingyang's bewilderment, "If Gao Xin hasn't made a decision, we can talk about it tomorrow."
Qingyang admired his acting skills very much, and suddenly changed his expression and said: "No need, I will make it today. I don't know if my father's words count, can I choose?"
"of course."
"Houtu!" When Qingyang said these two words, Huangdi's face changed, knowing that he was smart but was mistaken by his cleverness.
"Father also thinks it's a good match, right? Then I won't bother you, Gao Xin is still waiting for this great happy event!" Then he walked out of the tent.
"I'm back!" Qingyang said as he entered, "It's done!"
"Why did the father agree?" Ah Heng didn't believe that Qingyang was so efficient, "How did you convince me?"
Shaohao said: "Yellow Emperor will definitely not agree directly, what trick did he play?"
Qingyang patted Shaohao on the shoulder and said, "You still understand me."
"You have to come forward tomorrow." Shaohao sighed, "Once the news of the death is announced, I'm afraid we won't see Xiaoyao getting married."
"She became a monk as a concubine, we can't watch her in the open." Ah Heng also became worried.
Qingyang was also a little embarrassed, "Zhu Yu is pregnant and waiting for me to go back, I can't just stay here."
"Ah—" The three of them let out a long sigh at the same time, and fell into silence.
"Someone!" Shaohao decided something was wrong and became vigilant.
"It's me." Xiaoyao walked in, "I heard you sigh, it's not a difficult task, why make you all worry?"
"You will understand what it means to be a parent in the future." Ah Heng said, his eyes turned red.
Xiaoyao turned around and went out and dragged a person in, "Then Xiaoyao bids farewell to her parents and uncle. Tomorrow, I will return to the capital, and you have to leave too."
"Houtu, are you alright when you come out now?" Qingyang asked, fearing that the Yellow Emperor would become suspicious and something might happen again.
"Even if I go back, no one will find out. We always come to say goodbye to the elders." He knelt down with Xiaoyao and kowtowed three times.
"Houtu, Xiaoyao will leave it to you." Ah Heng helped him/them up and said.
Houtu held Xiaoyao's hand tightly, and replied seriously: "I will protect her with my life."
Shaohao looked at the couple reluctantly, "I'm afraid we won't see each other again. Do you have anything else to say? So that we can rest assured."
"One life, one life," Xiaoyao and Houtu said together, looked at each other affectionately, and raised their hands with clasped fingers, "One heart and one person!"
The two of them were filled with happiness in their smiles, and the three of them nodded in relief, turning their blessings into silent smiles, permeating this warmth...
The next day, Xuanyuan and Gao Xin formally signed a covenant, promising never to invade each other, and announced the good news that Princess Jiuyao and General Houtu would be married.On the same day, Gao Xin planned to embrace the new king as the throne in three days—that was the day when Xiaoyao got married.
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