Shuangjiao

"Wen Xueqing!" Wen Goro seldom called daimyo so directly, "What are you thinking?"

Wen Xueqing looked into his eyes and shook her head dejectedly: "I don't know either..."

Staring at Wen Xueqing for a moment, Wen Wulang took a deep breath and asked, "Do you feel ashamed of the young lady of the Ling family?" possible.

"...I made an agreement with Ling Rou to go back to Linzhou together." Wen Xueqing hesitated for a long time, and finally said.

Wen Goro sighed silently.

"Zhenzhen, there are many things in this world that you have no choice but to accept. You have to learn to accept it."

"It's not forced, I can choose, I can—"

"Then what will you do in the future!"

Before Wen Xueqing finished speaking, Wen Wulang yelled: "The grandson still doesn't give up on you. Now the situation is even more unstable. The Wen family just wants to live in peace and don't want to get involved."

Although the Wen family is a loyal minister, but before Liu Xiancong ascended the throne, the Wen family would never show favor to him.

"I know that he is also interested in Ling Rou."

"That's why this kind of man is not desirable." Wen Wulang was very upset, and then remembered that Wen Xueqing had no intentions of Liu Xiancong, and Ling Rou was the one he fell in love with, and his mood became even more unspeakable.

...Why do you feel that Liu Xiancong seems to have been tricked by them?

If it wasn't for this chaotic period, and it wasn't Wen Xueqing who was involved, he would probably be happy with this outcome.

To tell the truth, he doesn't like Liu Xiancong either. He has no ambitions, talks empty words, and has no actual actions. He doesn't have the courage that a ruler should have, and relies more on others.

In comparison, King Li was even more pleasing to the eye.

"It has nothing to do with whether I like Lingrou or not. Since I have made a promise, I will keep it." Wen Xueqing said solemnly, "I hope my fifth brother understands."

Wen Goro was silent.

After a long time, he said: "I will plan for you, Zhenzhen. I am very happy that you have grown into such a person, but in my selfish heart, I still hope that you will not take such a risk."

He didn't know if Lingrou was worth Wen Xueqing's risk, but Wen Xueqing was worth it.

===

Since she chose to stay and wait for Lingrou to return to Linzhou together, Wen Xueqing began to prepare actively.

At this time, a shocking news came——

The Xiongnu army quietly crossed the land of Wei and suddenly appeared in the Central Plains!

In the hinterland of the Central Plains, the Xiongnu army was overwhelming and unstoppable, and it approached Luoyang in a blink of an eye.

The frontline sent messengers more than a dozen times a day, and Jian Ma ran to his death before arriving in Luoyang, and Luoyang fell into panic and anxiety.

Is the tragedy of 16 years ago going to happen again?

"Could it be that the Wei family has defected to the Huns?" Liu Xiancong's eyes darkened when he received the news.

Wei Su not only ran away, but also treasoned with the enemy and let the Xiongnu wreak havoc in the Central Plains.

Now that the emperor can't afford to be ill, King Zhao has shown favor to him several times, expressing his support.King Li fought alone, and Wei Su was far away from Luoyang, so he was alone.I thought that we could concentrate power to attack Li Wang, but I didn't expect that the Wei family father and son would do such a wolf-hearted thing!

"Luoyang is in danger!"

Luoyang Gaomen clansman smelled the danger, and moved their families one after another.

As soon as the upper class left, the people in the lower class couldn't sit still and ran out, and the prosperous Luoyang City soon became desolate.

Even if Liu Xiancong wanted to force him to stay, it was too late.

"Your Highness, why don't we..." Zhao Wang suggested to Liu Xiancong, without saying the whole thing, the meaning is already clear.

Liu Xiancong's face turned cold, he is the grandson of the emperor, if he escapes at this time, what will the world think of him?

"A gentleman should not stand under a dangerous wall," Zhao Wang sincerely advised, "Be obedient to his righteousness, know and act cautiously. Your Highness is young, and retreated to the south to make a long-term plan. It will not be too late to return to Luoyang after defeating the Xiongnu in the future."

Liu Xiancong loosened and clenched his hands, hesitating.

Now Luoyang is no longer suitable for staying any longer, most of it is empty, even if he insists on defending the city, there is no one available.

"But Your Majesty..." Liu Xiancong still had concerns.

The emperor has been ill in bed for a long time, so it is not easy to move.

King Zhao smiled openly: "What's the difficulty? I don't think the Huns will be able to reach Luoyang so soon. There must be many cities resisting along the way. After His Highness settles down in the south, it is not impossible to lead the army back to protect Luoyang."

"The emperor is willing to borrow troops from me?"

"Luoyang is the capital of the emperor, how can we let Hu Man?" Zhao Wang was angry, "Wei's heart is wrong, and now he is taking refuge with the Xiongnu, if our Liu's royal family does not work together, are we going to watch the country change hands? "

This makes sense, anyway, they all have the same surname.

Liu Xiancong thought for a long time, and went to find the princess.

He didn't go to find Empress Wei - since the Wei family disregarded her rebellion as an empress, she would not have much weight as an empress.

Especially after the emperor suddenly heard that Wei Di not only did not block the Xiongnu, but also took refuge in the other side, he just sat up from the bed and slapped Queen Wei openly in front of everyone.

Empress Wei has withdrawn from the power center.

"Let's wait a little longer." The crown princess was also worried, but Liu Xiancong was the grandson of the dynasty, and the world was already looking like he was going to die. If he didn't guard the city at this juncture, how could he bear the expectations of the world?

Liu Xiancong: "Mother!"

The princess closed her eyes cruelly: "Wait a little longer! If the Xiongnu are really approaching the city, you can leave!"

"King Zhao is willing to borrow troops from me. Now that the Huns are getting closer to Luoyang, I will go to the south to lead the army and come back. My mother will just wait for me in the city."

After several rounds of persuasion and flattery by King Zhao, Liu Xiancong is very confident in himself, even though he has never been in contact with military affairs, and he has never even led a small team.

These words reminded the crown princess that all the soldiers in Luoyang city are in the hands of the emperor!

Moreover, the emperor trusts the inner eunuch beside him even more, and has already sent a general attendant to the front line to supervise the army.

King Zhao concentrated a lot of troops in the south to take advantage of the bandits. If he could get them, what would the Xiongnu have to fear? !

"...you go!" The crown princess's lips trembled, tears came from the corners of her eyes, "I'll wait for you to come back!"

"Thank you mother for making it happen!"

Liu Xiancong knelt heavily and kowtowed three times to the princess.

The news of Liu Xiancong's departure from Luoyang could not be concealed at all. Now, the gentry who had been waiting and watching were even more anxious - even the grandson didn't defend the city, what hope do they have? !

The princess also tried her best to stop it, but it was still useless.No one paid any attention to what she said.

Wen Wulang's face was livid, and he threw the written memorial to the ground: "Coward!"

Wen Xueqing bent down to pick up the memorial, and saw that it was full of methods.

"Fifth Brother..."

"Zhenzhen is here?" Wen Wulang noticed Wen Xueqing now, and said with a forced smile, "This time, you can go back to Linzhou with the young lady of the Ling family."

Wen Xueqing couldn't laugh.

As if he didn't see her worried expression, Wen Wulang said, "I'll arrange reliable people to follow you and protect you back to Linzhou safely."

Liu Xiancong fled in front of the battle, the princess had more heart than strength, now everyone in Luoyang is running away, Wen Xueqing and Ling Rou are among them, so they won't be too conspicuous.

"Does the fifth brother want to stay?"

On Goro lowered his eyelashes, but did not answer.

From Linzhou to Luoyang, I gave up participating in Zhongzheng appraisal as a child of the Wen family, but studied hard to pass the Taixue Classical Examination, in order to show my talents and realize my ambitions.

Yao thought how high-spirited he was when he first entered Luoyang last year.

Wen Xueqing grabbed his hand tightly: "Fifth brother, please come with us."

"No..." Wen Wulang's throat was dry, "I want to stay, Luoyang will be fine."

Wen Xueqing disagreed. Now everyone knows that the Wei family voted for the Xiongnu. With the help of the Wei family, the Xiongnu will only become more powerful. It is only a matter of time before Luoyang is captured.

She couldn't leave Wen Goro alone in Luoyang.

"Fifth brother, for so many years, your uncle and aunt have only one son, if something happens to you, what will they do?"

"Of course I know." Wen Wulang said softly, "However, I am not the only son in the Wen family."

Wen Xueqing stared at him blankly.

Wen Wulang raised his head, looked at the blue and clear sky, and murmured: "This is the capital, the king of the country, the king of food, how can I leave..."

This dynasty is decaying and decaying, but as long as he is still a courtier and a child of the Wen family, he will always be loyal.

"It's not worth it!" Wen Xueqing burst into tears, "Fifth brother, they are not worth it!"

Wen Wulang is conceited, but his talent can bear his conceit.

Wen Xueqing: "Fifth brother shouldn't be such a foolish and loyal person. If the person sitting on the throne is a wise king, I will never persuade fifth brother to leave with me."

Many aristocratic families in the world did not take the royal family seriously, and even when the imperial power declined, the royal family wanted to curry favor with these noble families.For the gentry, family interests far outweigh national interests.

——These aristocrats are not firm in loyalty to the emperor.

For those gentry who escaped, as long as they can keep their roots, even if the dynasty changes to a new owner, they will still be rich.

"If the fifth brother doesn't leave, then I won't leave either!"

Wen Xueqing said loudly.

Seeing Wen Xueqing's firm expression, Wen Wulang pursed his lips, but finally did not speak again.

He must stay, and Wen Xueqing can't persuade him; similarly, he can't persuade Wen Xueqing to leave him alone in Luoyang.

===

In fact, Wen Xueqing never told Ling Rou that she decided to go back to Linzhou together.

The two had no contact, nor did they intend to meet each other.

But there seems to be a strange tacit understanding, knowing what the other party is thinking.

After deciding to stay, Wen Xueqing made a special appointment with Ling Rou.

In fact, after knowing that Wen Xueqing did not follow Princess Lekang back to Luoyang, Lingrou was surprised and pleasantly surprised, but also worried and angry.

All kinds of contradictory emotions are mixed together, happy and heartbroken at the same time.

Although this relationship has never been stated or confessed, she knows that Wen Xueqing also has the same meaning.

In this troubled world, when the future is uncertain, Wen Xueqing's safety seems to be the best expectation.

She not only hopes that Wen Xueqing can return to Linzhou, but also hopes that she can stay with her.

On the one hand, Lingrou hates her selfishness, but also secretly rejoices that Wen Xueqing still has nostalgia for her.

Even if it's not exactly love.

To be honest, when she learned that Wen Xueqing was going to leave Luoyang, Ling Rou also doubted whether she should let go - anyway, this was not the first time, she had never fought for it recklessly, and it would be okay to do it again.

It's just going to be uncomfortable.

Just wait until you get through it.

She said so to herself.

But Wen Xueqing gave her hope again, she didn't forget what she said, she stayed and went to Linzhou with her.

The one who is willing to stay for those who miss her is the Wen Xueqing that Ling Rou knows.

"I'm not surprised that you made this decision." Ling Ju said.