Time always flies by. It's still early spring when we set out from the imperial capital to go north. It's late summer in a blink of an eye. When the yellow leaves sadly fall from the branches, Yi Chenjing's mood is obviously not very good.
From Lingyun City to Western Chu, from Western Chu to Lingxi County, and then from Lingxi County to Lingxi County, traveling thousands of miles towards the imperial capital. There were so many ambushes along the way, so many ups and downs that even those in the world couldn't help but sigh. The distance from Lingxi County to the Imperial Capital is not that far. It can be reached in less than half a month by galloping on horseback. Now that we have walked for nearly a month, we still can’t even see the shadow of the Imperial Capital.
Just when Yi Chenjing was most agitated, rumors spread in the streets of Yaoguo that they were related to him but also related to him.
The eldest prince was arrogant and was not good at political affairs. The emperor was afraid that it would harm the country he had worked so hard to build. He wanted to depose the prince and replace him with other princes.
Some people believe it to be true, some people think it is pure nonsense, but Yi Chenjing and Bai Qige are clear in their hearts that this incident is not groundless. The prince Feng is virtuous, and all civil and military officials basically know that there is always a shortage of Ming ministers in the court who have participated in suggestions to depose the prince. In addition, Jin Zhaoyi and The matter of adultery has already happened. As long as Emperor Yao is still not confused, it will be a matter of time before he dethrones the crown prince and re-establishes him. As for who should be appointed as crown prince, there is some controversy. Comments on personal connections and reputation. Yi Chenxuan is far ahead, but Yi Chenjing has unparalleled military achievements. The two are equally likely to succeed to the throne. Now Yi Chenjing, the seventh prince, has already "succumbed to his country's death" in the eyes of everyone. So who is the most likely and the only one who can become the prince?[
Naturally, it must be the fifth prince Yi Chenxuan.
"If the rumors are true, my father will issue an edict to depose the crown prince during the ancestor worship at the end of autumn. Before that, I must rush back to the imperial capital to meet my father and explain everything, otherwise there will be another chance to stand up." Yi Chenjing looked in the direction of the imperial capital with impatience in his eyes.
"We can reach the imperial capital in a few days. There's still time." Bai Qige counted with her fingers, looking like a military counselor. "Didn't the War Court say that the general will protect Concubine Jing? If this is the case, it means that the emperor has no regard for Yi Chenxuan." I'm wary and probably have doubts about you sacrificing your life for the country. In this case, you shouldn't be in a hurry to change the crown prince. I have always felt that the emperor is not as unbearable as you said. He cares about Concubine Jing and you."
Yi Chenjing sneered, seeming to sneer at what Bai Qige said: "Qige, you are smarter than me, why can't you understand this matter? If, as you said, my father thinks that I am not dead, then I will not see my body even if I am alive. Under such circumstances, what does it mean that he actually began to consider deposing the crown prince?" A trace of disappointment flashed in his eyes. Yi Chenjing sighed and asked himself: "It means that he doesn't care about me at all and has never included me as a candidate for the crown prince. This is considered caring."
With the facts in front of her, Bai Qige can speak
It can be seen that Emperor Yao cares about Concubine Jing very much, but he doesn't seem to pay much attention to Yi Chenjing, his son who was sent to another country to be a hostage since he was a child. At least compared to Yi Chenxuan, Yi Chenjing is always the one who suffers. Maybe Emperor Yao's I've already made my likes and dislikes clear, otherwise why would I choose Yi Chenjing to be the proton and suffer all the hardships instead of choosing someone else?
Emotions such as disappointment, anger, and frustration mixed into a strange aura that enveloped Yi Chenjing and Bai Qige. She could probably guess how bad he was feeling now. She stretched out her arms and hugged him quietly, trying to calm him down with her own warmth.
Of course, she can't compare to his great achievements in the imperial palace. There is only so much that the country can do.
Traveling through mountains and rivers, breaking through all kinds of obstacles, and finally reaching the imperial capital in one day, Ye Huawan did not see Yi Chenjing's expected expression of joy and asked Fu Chu. The young man who understood the world slowly shook his head, his eyes full of unspeakable meaning; asked Zhan Ting couldn't get any result except mentioning the fleeting murderous intention of Emperor Yao; when asking Qiao Qingxu, she only saw a confused frown and couldn't get any concrete answer.
The intrigues in the dark palace, the human feelings that wiped out her, how could a child understand that this innocence is too rare and hard to obtain? Bai Qige, who knows the whole story best, is not willing to tell her a word, and together with everyone, they try their best to protect the pure land of Ye Huawan.
Once you enter the city, you are at the feet of the real emperor. There are only a few more of Yi Chenxuan's eyes, ears and killers. Although the journey to the palace is short, it is extremely dangerous. Qiao Qingxu gathers everyone's hands and gathers together. The dilapidated tiles and wooden roofs on the roadside of the post station There is old wine in a mud jar on the table. There are no cups and dishes. You and I are passing each other around, sharing the mellow aroma of victory or defeat.
"If there is a chance in the future, Yi Chenjing will repay the kindness of all the heroes with a spring of water." Yi Chenjing put down the wine altar with eyes shining brightly.
Along the way, Fu Chu and Ye Huawan called him Big Brother Chen. Zhan Ting and Qiao Qingxu also deliberately concealed his true identity. However, those twelve heroes did not know that the person they were protecting was the famous person in Yao Country today. Prince General Yi Chenjing's extraordinary demeanor has long shown that he is different from ordinary people. Today, hearing him call himself by his own name and revealing his royal surname, those heroes did not think there was anything surprising. The wine became more and more fragrant as he drank.
They are all people who don't care about fame and fortune. Whoever has loyalty and dares to take responsibility is a friend. It doesn't matter whether he is a prince, general or a down-and-out grass bandit. This is the Jianghu of Zhongzhou. There are intrigues, betrayal and grudges. What is more, it is frank, sincere and open-minded.
"Brother Chen...ah, no, the Seventh Prince is a man who is affectionate and righteous. We admire people like this the most." The youngest among the crowd held up the wine jar and took a sip. He looked at Yi Chenjing with respect in his eyes, "We are rough people." I often go against the imperial government, but I really admire the Seventh Prince. In the past few years, the war in Dayao has continued. The Seventh Prince has taken the lead in resisting foreign enemies and regaining our country in Dayao. This alone is worth fighting for you. If I had known that it was the prince and the general, I would have needed help. We would have come even if Master Qiao had not called for it."
"You are the only one who is good at talking." Qiao Qingxu rolled her eyes and scolded with a smile.
Yi Chenjing looked at the lively crowd and smiled slightly, but her smile was a bit forced.
Whether it is a blessing or a misfortune, good or bad, success or failure, the future is uncertain. How could he be in such a playful mood, not to mention the rumors that are spreading more and more, it seems like the truth is weighing on his heart like a huge boulder.
The right time, the right place, the right people, and all the calculations, he actually didn't take advantage of any of them [
The palm of her hand felt soft and slightly cool. Yi Chenjing clenched Bai Qige's fist tightly. This was her usual way of comforting her. She was silent but effective. She turned her head and looked at her slightly pale and broken face under the dim butter lamp. Her eyes were as dark as night. A soft light passed through the room, giving her only tenderness.
Most of the jar of wine was empty, and I didn't know if it was because of the strong alcohol that made me drunk. Qiao Qingxu, who had been laughing and joking just now, suddenly felt melancholy on her face. She pulled Zhan Ting away when no one was paying attention: "Idiot, come out."
Zhan Ting said "Oh" without thinking, and followed Qiao Qingxu out the door. Inside the house, Bai Qige and Yi Chenjing looked at each other, praying silently for the couple who had been separated for several years. It's better to be smart at this time
A drizzle has just passed and the moonlight is as bright as a wash. Standing in the dilapidated courtyard are the two heads of Qiaojiazhai who were famous many years ago. The tacit understanding between them seems to have never changed.
After standing quietly for a moment, Qiao Qingxu said in a low voice: "Will you return to Qiaojiazhai after this matter is over?"
Without hesitation, Zhan Ting shook his head: "I want to protect His Highness."
"He has sister Qi Ge by his side forever. What do you have to watch them two sweetly alone for the rest of their lives?" Qiao Qingxu was a little excited and paused for a moment before she calmed down. Her tone turned lonely, "Sister Qi Ge said that Li'er was very fast. I hope to see you and your sister appear in Qiaojiazhai. If you don’t come back, I will really get married."
"Ah, someone is proposing marriage." Zhan Ting asked blankly as if he didn't understand what Qiao Qingxu meant.
Qiao Qingxu took a deep breath and held it for a long time before slowly spitting out a look of helplessness on her face: "That's all, I actually forgot that you are an idiot and you can't understand no matter what you say. Let's go back first and wait until the matter is over."
The look of confusion became more and more serious. Zhan Ting scratched his head and thought hard. He still couldn't figure out what happened to the always straightforward Qiao Qingxu. She clearly had something to say but didn't say it clearly. Xu Shi, a woman who was so coquettish, was so difficult to figure out. She had seen Yi Chenjing many times in the past. I was upset and troubled by Bai Qige and still felt confused. Now I feel the same way and can’t explain it even more clearly.
Thousands of miles apart, the moon is the same color and the hearts of the two places are separated
The news that Yi Chenjing and his party were approaching the imperial capital seemed to plunge a sharp sword into Yi Chenxuan's heart. The killers he sent failed one after another. He also learned that Yi Chenjing had the famous Lingxi County heroine Qiao Qingxu to help him. It seemed that since the West After Chu was narrowly escaped by Yi Chenjing and Bai Qige, he never had a smooth life.
The angry Fifth Prince of Dayao overturned the wine glass on the table and could not see the usual gentleness and elegance on his face, only a ferocious look. The little maid outside the door heard the constant ringing of ping-pong-pong in the room and guessed that the master was angry. She couldn't help being frightened. Shivering, even Concubine Jin was not aware of her approach.
"Take your things and go down. What should you say and what shouldn't be said? You have to think carefully so that you don't risk your life before you know you are in trouble." Concubine Jin spoke arrogantly and coldly, her words were quite threatening. The little eunuch behind her took something out of her sleeves. He took out two money bags and stuffed them into the hands of the two maids, waved his hands and winked, and the maids were obedient and hurriedly left.
There is no need for Concubine Jin to ask the clever little eunuch to knock on the door and respectfully wait outside. It is the duty of a person to ignore the vague words coming from inside the house. If you listen too much, if you talk too much, you will lose your mind.
"Prime Minister Zuo is so incompetent that he has no shame in seeing me sending you to inquire about the situation." Yi Chenxuan sneered and leaned back in the chair with a look of evil eyes.
"Why do the five princes, who are all in the same league, have to sneer at your trustworthy confidant? Hasn't he always failed?" Concubine Jin was not afraid of him and even dared to raise her chin and retort at Yi Chenxuan. She snorted and said nothing. Concubine Jin raised the corner of her mouth. His eyes were bright: "I'm not here to quarrel with you. I heard that the Seventh Prince has a group of people in the world as his backers to fight his way back to the imperial capital. Among these people, his bodyguards are the most powerful. I'm here to ask the Fifth Prince if I can do something about it." Contain this person"
Before Concubine Jin could finish speaking, Yi Chenxuan's eyes already shone with a cold light: "What can I do?"
Covering her mouth and giving a pretentious chuckle, Concubine Jin proudly walked to the front door and faced the northwest corner of the palace.
It is the place where the convicted palace maid fears the most. It is a cold prison from which she cannot escape for the rest of her life. It is also where a certain person is imprisoned.