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[3 chapters and nine chapters]

The Purple Phoenix Palace is known as a palace, but due to the limited terrain, it is not very big. There is a main hall and two side rooms. The exterior is luxuriously decorated, and the interior is simple and tidy.Chi Heng became more and more curious, thinking that Zheng Yi has always been diligent, but why there is nothing here.Seeing him groping here and there, Luo Jinghan, who was resting on the bed, couldn't stand it any longer, asked the reason, and simply started looking for it together with him.

The more they play, the more interested they become.

Luo Jinghan found many things from various corners, such as dusty clay figurines wearing straw hats, such as scratches carved with exquisite patterns, and even found an extremely realistic jade posture, Luo Jinghan was so happy that he trembled all over: " Is this left by Zheng Yi? Or some emperor from the previous dynasty? This jade potential is much smaller than yours."

Chi Heng said proudly: "I am very talented."

"Bastard!"

When the two of them were rubbing hands full of ashes, Chi Heng suddenly stopped, looked at a stone wall and said, "This place is different from others."

The pattern is very similar, but there is not much dust, as if touched frequently.

Luo Jinghan clapped his palms: "I heard that there are many secret passages in the palace, this must be a mechanism, Chi Heng, get out of the way, I'll come." After finishing speaking, he pressed down with a snap.

The two waited quietly.

There was no sound, nothing happened, Luo Jinghan slowly straightened his waist: "What, nothing but joy."

As if responding to his words, there was a sudden bang, Chi Heng grabbed Luo Jinghan, and took a few steps back abruptly.Fortunately, there was nothing to shake the mountain, but the shelf that was leaning on the case suddenly opened to both sides, revealing a hole that had never been seen before. In the hole, steps went deep into the dark bottom.

"You really hit the spot."

But you can't go down hastily, who knows what's underneath, Chi Heng lit a lamp to go down, Luo Jinghan grabbed his hand tightly: "Let the guards go down, I don't know what monsters are inside! "

Chi Heng held it with his backhand: "The guards are so boring, don't worry, Tao Xiao doesn't look like digging a hole for us."

"Then I'll go down with you!"

Sweat dripped from the clenched hands, although nervous, but surprisingly sweet, Luo Jinghan leaned slightly on tiptoe and tapped the corner of Chi Heng's mouth.In the dark tunnel, the tunnel is very delicate, the floor tiles are well paved, carved with dragon and phoenix patterns, and there are paintings on the walls, which look very vivid.What Chi Heng didn't expect was that the lights were lit every few steps.

Lighting is not required at all.

Chi Heng's mood became more cheerful, so he was more curious about what was hidden in it. Could it be that Tao Xiao really said all the letters about people's livelihood, so it doesn't need to be so mysterious.The tunnel turned two bends and came to a house. Chi Heng was stunned the moment he stepped into it.

This is a bedroom-like house decorated with colorful flowers, with paper, ink, pens and inkstones all available, it doesn't matter anymore.

There was actually a person sitting on the innermost flower bed.

The man looked 37 or [-] years old, with a clear face and long hair hanging over his shoulders. He looked at Chi Heng and Luo Jinghan fixedly, not surprised, but with a curious and long-awaited smile.The four eyes met, Chi Heng didn't speak, but Luo Jinghan exclaimed: "You, you, are you... King Yan?"

People from the Yan family have more or less similar characteristics.

For example, King Yan in front of him has a severe and stern face that is very similar to Yan Jian, so he doesn't need to be verified by blood.At this age, who was hidden in the former Zheng Yi's place, of course it was King Yan.

A chair with wooden wheels beside the bed shows its owner's inflexible legs.

"You are... Chi Heng?" He looked at Chi Heng, his smile became brighter, "Zheng Yi was killed by you? Is this bastard finally dead?"

Hidden in the Purple Phoenix Palace was the rumored King Yan who had been bestowed to death.

Yan Wang was a heroic man by nature, so he finally saw the sun, and patted his wooden wheelchair and said with emotion: "The scenery up there is better, but the bottom is almost suffocating me to death! In a blink of an eye, this palace has changed three masters! Haha , People are not as good as God! A Ce, when will the fifth and ninth brothers return to Beijing?"

Ji Ce is acquainted with King Yan, and accompanied him around the capital.

Prince Yan’s Mansion has been destroyed long ago. It is said that Zheng Yi ordered it to be destroyed before he left. Several houses were even burned down in the south corner of Prince Yan’s Mansion. Well, the Yan family will not suffer from such a catastrophe, and the Yuanxi Dynasty will not collapse. Forget it, prosperity and decline are determined, and no one can stop the change of dynasty. Ji Ce, back then, you and the sixth brother kept persuading me, but I I didn’t listen...forget it, push me to take a look at the Jinye River.” No matter who sits on the river or mountain, the river is still that river or that mountain.

Yan Wang stayed in Jinye River for a day.

Chi Heng has a heart for Yan Wang. After he was rescued, he didn't care about it. Everything was up to Ji Ce. Seeing that Ji Ce came back late, he asked him what he was doing. Ji Ce smiled and said to accompany Yan Wang. Jinye River, the water is good, clear and pleasant.

Chi Heng pouted.

Ji Ce penetrated his thoughts and said: "Everyone says King Yan is foolish and loyal, but he also died for his confidant. The Yan family had long since fallen into disgrace when it was in his hands. It was the emperor of the previous dynasty who asked him to lead the army to fight. , earned back the family business, made meritorious deeds, and won everyone's praise. I know, you still can't think about it, it's okay, you will like Yan Wang's character after a long time." Of course, the emperor changed too quickly, and the person in power Change faster, and the merits will be gone in a blink of an eye.

Chi Heng knew that King Yan was an open-minded person.Anyone who has gone through so many ups and downs and is locked underground by the "white-eyed wolf" will describe it as devastated.But Yan Wang was in high spirits, no matter when he saw him, he was a very energetic person, high-spirited and confident, even if he couldn't leave, he didn't take it seriously at all.

Such a person is like a big sun covering him, who can not be moved by him?

Like flowers and beautiful family members by your side, the days and days pass by.

In the middle of March, a letter of recovery came from Xinbei Prefecture. At the same time, Zhuang Qi came to the capital from Zhaojin City.

The first thing this Siye Shaoqing did was to tidy up the Hanlin Academy. The original competent subordinates came together, and picked a few military governors who were full of knowledge, and lived in together to start discussing and implementing recommendations and scientific examinations. matters.Zhuang Qi is dedicated, persistent, and only does this one thing. He does it beautifully and crisply. In a month, he spreads the major events of the scientific examination in November and orders the state pastoral supervisor to do it quickly and neatly. , and when it came to the scientific examination, there were indeed a lot of talents, Chi Heng was very pleased, this is a later story.

In the north of the capital, there is a deserted Taoist temple.

Chi Heng asked Zhuang Qi to restore it, and told Zhuang Qi that he would do whatever he wanted to make it into Zixing Terrace or Wanli Academy.

Zhuang Qi replied: Then keep a private idea and build an academy, not far from the Hanlin Academy, he will use it as a place to give lectures.Ever since he became Shaoqing, Zhuang Qi also began to preach and teach. What he taught was Zhuang Qi's own way, inheriting the bones of Zixingtai, and absorbing the principles of all things.Unknowingly, Zhuang Qi was no longer the leader of the army, but Zhuang Shaoqing who was admired by others. The civil servants felt ashamed when they saw it, and the generals looked up to him when they saw it.

Chi Heng was very relieved.

At the beginning of April, early summer, the branches are full of greenery, Chi Heng has nothing to do, and wanders around Zhuangqi's academy.

The towering old trees in the academy make it quite quiet, as soon as you enter there, you will have a deep sense of Zen.Zhuang Qi often stayed at the Qingxin Gate at the southernmost side of the academy, and Chi Heng passed by slowly without being alarmed.The academy is very quiet, and occasionally one or two scholars are sitting on wicker chairs enjoying the cool air, which is quite pleasant.

A brown horse next to the Qingxin Gate is bored, sweeping its tail from time to time.

Very familiar, isn't it Hu Shuo's horse?

Due to the recovery of Yanzhou, Hu Shuo, who has been fighting for many years, returned to Beijing to rest, and will go to Lelaizhou tomorrow.Hu Shuo has always admired Zhuang Qi, so it's no wonder he came here.The half door of the Qingxin Gate was open, the peach branches on the door to ward off evil spirits swayed with dead branches, creaked, Chi Heng pushed the door and went in, but there was no one, no movement.

Chi Heng looked here and there suspiciously.

Seeing a dark fragrance wafting by, refreshing, following the fragrance, the heavy gauze pervades, and a figure floats between the gauze, Chi Heng lifted the heavy gauze suspiciously, suddenly felt blurred in front of his eyes, he blinked, and was stunned for a while Come out in a hurry.

Soon, Zhuang Qi in a thin dress came out, his cheeks flushed, "General Chi!"

Chi Heng nodded, a smile overflowed from his mouth.

"You, why are you here suddenly?"

"Come and listen to your lecture."

Zhuang Qi replied that he had been on fire for the past few days and had a sore throat, so he did not give lectures, and asked the students to study on their own. One of the outstanding students volunteered to answer their questions, and Zhuang Qi had a few days of peace.He answered more than cautiously, and Chi Heng was too embarrassed to say it if he wanted to make fun of it.

Just as he was talking, Hu Shuo came out, surprised at first, and then laughed loudly: "General Chi, I am sorry for my disappointment!"

Chi Heng suddenly relaxed, patted Hu Shuo on the shoulder and chatted.

Hu Shuo has a tough and open-minded personality, he can talk about anything, he chats about the war and anecdotes, and even brings out the jokes in Zhuang Qi's lectures.From his words, Chi Heng heard that he had been living with Zhuang Qi since he came to the capital, and Zhuang Qi who was pouring tea silently at the side did not deny it. For some reason, hearing this sentence, Chi Heng felt a little bit Uncomfortable, gradually silent.

As dusk gradually rises, Chi Heng says goodbye.

Just as he walked out of the Wanli Academy before he could get on his horse, Zhuang Qi hurried over and said vaguely: "What you see may not be true, it's not what you imagined."

"What do you think I want to be?"

Zhuang Qi's cold and handsome face was rarely embarrassed: "I have a pimple on my back, I can't see it, I asked Hu Shuo to look at it for me." The erratic look in his eyes made people wonder the authenticity of his words.

Chi Heng smiled: "It doesn't matter, I don't misunderstand."

Zhuang Qi still wanted to explain.

Chi Heng said firmly, "I don't care."

The blush on Zhuang Qi's face faded quickly, he stopped, and walked around Chi Heng's face, seeing that smile as usual that seemed to really not care, Zhuang Qi suddenly turned pale.

"I don't care, you can do whatever you think is good, and you don't need to care what others think or say."

Zhuang Qi showed a lonely and self-deprecating smile: "Yes, why do you care!"

At this moment, it was embarrassing to say anything about this situation, so Chi Heng said that he would come to listen to Zhuang Qi's lecture when his voice recovered.

After all, he flew on the horse.

Just when he was about to turn around and say goodbye, he could only see the back of Zhuang Qi leaving quickly, Chi Heng's smile was a little stiff.Thinking back to the scene when he lifted the heavy gauze just now, he was absent-minded while riding on the horse, feeling a little depressed and irritable for no reason.Not long after, there was the sound of horseshoes approaching behind him, and it was Hu Shuo who rode out from behind at a high speed. He was dressed in gray clothes and looked heroic in the wind. He rode his horse vigorously, as if the wind from the Western Regions was blowing.

Hu Shuo reined in the reins and raised his eyebrows: "General Chi, don't get me wrong, Zhuang Qi and I didn't do anything."

Chi Heng suddenly became angry: "I misunderstood something. If Zhuang Qi feels uncomfortable, find An Cuo. An Cuo can cure all diseases. I'm afraid you, a general, will be useless even if you look at it."

"..."

"If you think it's good, don't mind if I misunderstand or not."

"Why do you say things you don't care about!"

"Is it important whether I care or not? Hu Shuo, you and Zhuang Qi...have nothing. Zhuang Qi can say such things, but how can you say that? Where do you put him? If you do it, do it, take responsibility." Is it that difficult!" Chi Heng blurted out, getting angrier as he spoke,

Hu Shuo stopped laughing, stared at Chi Heng with deep eyes, and said with a half smile, "I wanted to have something, but I really didn't."

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