first and second

Li Chengyun finally held a funeral for Emperor Huiming, not because of the love between father and son, but because it was Liu Wenchao's expectation.

When the news of Emperor Huiming's death reached the ears of the courtiers, they were not too surprised. After all, there had been various speculations among the ministers since the day the sleeping hall was burned down.

Now that Li Chengyun announced the death of Emperor Huiming, everyone breathed a sigh of relief, and the new emperor finally made a clear choice.

But what surprised all the ministers was why Li Chengyun had no plans to ascend the throne for a long time when he was already in power.

On the 15th day after the funeral, Li Chengyun sat in the imperial study and looked at the newly corrected documents.

He beckoned, and Mu Yu came over, still calling him the prince.

Li Chengyun pointed to the documents on the case table and said: "Send the open sea ban policy down."

Mu Yu was puzzled why Li Chengyun changed the rules of his ancestors.

As if seeing through Mu Yu's mind, Li Chengyun said: "Opening the sea ban policy, non-governmental overseas trade is no longer restricted, and ordinary people can obtain more silver and resources through sea routes. This is something that benefits the people."

Li Chengyun got up and looked into the distance, and curled his lips: "The most important thing is that the opening of the sea ban is something that my husband has always wanted to do."

Mu Yu pouted, and retreated speechlessly.

After the implementation of the open sea ban policy, the people cheered and praised Li Chengyun as a wise king.

What surprised Li Chengyun the most was that the day was sunny, and it was rare for him to be free to enjoy all kinds of blooming flowers in the imperial garden. The coquettish peony flowers, Li Chengyun thought a little desolately: If he doesn't come back, he will live up to the promise they made before parting.

Just when Li Chengyun was thinking about something miserably, Li Chen shouted excitedly to his second brother. When he got closer, Li Chen seemed to think of something: "Should I change my name to you?" You are the emperor's brother."

Li Chengyun came back to his senses, and patted him gently on the head: "As you please."

Li Chen also already knew about the incident between Li Chengyun and Liu Wenchao, and when he remembered why Liu Wenchao appeared in Li Chengyun's cabin during the painting banquet, it made sense.

Li Chen also married a princess under the arrangement of Concubine Lan Gui, and he finally understood what the faint fishy smell emanating from the cabin that day was.

Seeing Li Chengyun staring at the peony flower in front of him again, Li Chen teased, "Second Brother, are you thinking about Master Liu?"

Li Chengyun turned his head and gave him a nosy look: "If you have nothing to go to the Three Treasures Hall, what do you want from me?"

"You guessed it all," Li Chen flattered him, "As expected of the second brother I admire the most."

Li Chengyun raised his eyebrows, noncommittal.

Li Chen said: "Didn't the second brother open the sea ban policy a few days ago! I want to serve as a mission to go to overseas regions to make friends with neighboring countries, and to promote Huaguo and promote Huaguo's culture."

Li Chengyun hesitated for a moment: "Mother concubine..."

"I looked for her before I came here, and she told me to think carefully," Li Chen said seriously, "Second brother, I have thought about it carefully these days, but I can't stop my longing for overseas, I just want to go, you Knowing that my temperament is like this, I am very excited about all new things, I have been like this since I was a child, and I can’t change it.”

Li Chengyun pondered for a moment: "You go back and think about it for a few days, and come to me after you think it through."

Having said all this, Li Chen had no choice but to leave in a hurry.

Li Chengyun returned to the imperial study room and wrote a few words on a blank piece of paper: This morning the sun is brilliant, the red sun is thin and the hair is thin. I happened to pass by the imperial garden and saw the peony blooming just in time. I folded two of them and gave one to you. The other flower is still for you.

Put the letter in an envelope, and call someone to deliver the letter quickly. The messenger has already walked to the door, and suddenly he heard Li Chengyun say that there is no need to send it.

Sender: "..."

Your Highness, do you think I am too idle?

Under the careful care of Liu Wenchao and Tang Yiqing, Tang Weizhen gradually became energetic, and he was no longer so lifeless.

Tang Weizhen woke up early in the morning, and could feel Liu Wenchao sitting beside him taking a nap with his eyes closed, which made him very satisfied.

These days, Liu Wenchao has been keeping watch at night, and Tang Weizhen once persuaded him not to stay here, but Liu Wenchao just smiled and shook his head and said it was okay.

This was probably the happiest and most satisfying time in Tang Weizhen's life. There was light rain falling outside the window, and the sound of the rain falling on the banana tree was pleasant and beautiful.

The person he loves the most is by his side. Tang Weizhen sees Liu Wen sitting behind the window, his hands clenched into fists and his head propped up against the chair, with one side of his face facing the direction of the light, making him look so gentle and peaceful, A look of tranquility.

He couldn't bear to destroy the beauty of the good time at this moment, and wanted to let this comfortable atmosphere stay for a little longer, a little longer, until forever.

As if aware of something, Liu Wenchao woke up, and the moment he opened his eyes, he found that Tang Weizhen was smiling at him.

Liu Wenchao leaned forward: "You seem to be in a much better condition today."

"Well," Tang Weizhen said, "Help me up and sit in the courtyard."

Liu Wenchao personally brought water for Tang Weizhen to rinse his mouth and wipe his face, and briefly tied his hair, then helped him to the eaves.

There are houses built around the courtyard, which enclose the courtyard from all sides. The two of them sat under the eaves and watched the dripping rainwater fall from the tile eaves. Neither of them spoke first.

Until Tang Yiqing appeared and broke the harmonious scene, she brought breakfast and placed it on the wooden table between the two of them.

"Brother Wenchao, go and rest after eating, and let me take care of brother."

In the past, Liu Wenchao kept watch at night, Tang Yiqing accompanied him during the day, Liu Wenchao nodded.

The three of them finished their breakfast quietly, Tang Yiqing ordered the dishes to be put away, Liu Wenchao stood up and said, "I'm going to rest for a while, I'll come back to you after lunch."

Tang Yiqing smiled brightly.

Tang Weizhen on the side had an unnatural expression, as if he had something to say, and when Liu Wenchao turned around, he said, "Qingchuan, stay with me for a while, is that okay?"

Tang Yiqing opened his eyes wide, and said dissatisfiedly: "Brother, don't you like me being with you?"

"Of course not," Tang Weizhen pinched her face and said, "I want to have a few more words with your brother Wen Chao."

Liu Wenchao had already sat back on the chair just now: "Yiqing, could you please make a pot of tea for us?"

Tang Yiqing pursed his lips, as if he had been greatly wronged, and whispered: "I don't like the two brothers anymore, you all dislike me being an eyesore here."

Being scolded, the two looked at each other and smiled without saying anything.

After the tea was served, the two took a sip first, and then chatted about some trivial things in the past like old friends meeting again.

Going back in time, it seems that they have really returned to the days when they were young and had nothing to do, and they were worried about writing new words. At that time, they were all carefree teenagers with a pure heart.

Qingchuan, are you going to take the imperial examination?

go with!

I'll go as well!

Qing Chuan, congratulations on your understanding of Yuan.

Congratulations to you for being a scholar.

Qingchuan, congratulations on winning Huiyuan.

Congratulations to you too.

Qingchuan, congratulations on winning the number one prize.

Congratulations to you as well.

Qing Chuan, congratulations on winning the Triple Yuan consecutively, you are a veritable talent!

Unknowingly, the pot of tea has been drunk, and the rain is still falling.

Both of them were facing the courtyard. Tang Weizhen turned his head to look at Liu Wenchao, and said suddenly, "Qingchuan, since when did you fall in love with Li Chengyun?"

Liu Wenchao didn't look back, just watched the rain dripping from the eaves, remained silent for a while, and finally said softly: "The year I was 24."

Tang Weizhen smiled, nothing unusual.

The tea was gone, and even if there was, it was already completely cold. There was no one else in the courtyard, and the two fell into silence after finishing their last sentence.

Until Tang Weizhen's light words set off a storm.

"Can I kiss you?"

Liu Wenchao's expression didn't move, but his heart was already surging. He thought for a while, and finally turned his head and said, "Yuzhi..."

Tang Weizhen interrupted the words Yuzhi just after he uttered them: "Please."

Liu Wenchao clenched his fists tightly, struggling in his heart. 'Kiss' was a single word, the third sound, and only seven strokes, but the meaning it represented was extremely important.

On the one hand, there is loyalty to Lee Seung-yun, and on the other hand, the friendship of more than two decades, even if it is called a bamboo horse, it is not an exaggeration.

Tang Weizhen never said the word "beg" to Liu Wenchao since he was a child, and in the end Tang Weizhen used such a humble word just to get a kiss from Liu Wenchao.

They are all so humble, even if it is to fulfill a wish of a dying person, it is not an exaggeration, but Liu Wenchao clearly refused.

"Sorry, I can not do it."

Perhaps he already had a deep understanding of Liu Wenchao's hard heart, and Tang Weizhen just gambled like a gambler with the mentality of breaking a jar, and the result was no different from what he imagined.

Tang Weizhen touched his chest, anyway, it was already empty here, but it was just blown back and forth by the cold wind again.

Instead, Tang Weizhen comforted: "It's okay!"

After lunch, Liu Wenchao couldn't stand it any longer, so Tang Yiqing came to take care of Tang Weizhen.

Liu Wenchao slept until dark before waking up. Strictly speaking, he didn't wake up naturally, but was awakened by a deafening knock on the door.

Rubbing his sleepy eyes, and getting dressed for the bed, he opened the door unhurriedly.

As soon as the door was opened, Tang Yiqing, who was crying like a rambunctious rabbit, pounced on Liu Wenchao without warning, with snot and tears all over his body.

Liu Wenchao: "..."

He patted her on the back and asked, "What happened? Why did you cry like this? Your brother reprimanded you again?"

Tang Yiqing cried even more fiercely, and the words "brother, brother, he..." came out of his mouth intermittently.

Liu Wenchao took out a handkerchief and wiped away her tears and snot, and comforted her, "There's no rush, we'll talk after crying."