A drizzle came unexpectedly again, and the white fine rain shrouded Beihai and the other courtyard next to Beihai. After countless raindrops fell, a layer of white mist splashed up, connecting into a sheet, and finally between heaven and earth.
Only a white mist remained.
In the white mist, the black tiles on the roof are particularly bright, looming in the hazy rain and mist. The rainwater on the tiles gathers into thin streams of water, hanging down along the corners of the eaves, and hanging down thin silver lines.
It seems that the person in the painting is dressed in white, holding a white oil-paper umbrella, and walking into the Beihai Villa in the white rain and fog.
The two women went hand in hand to the Liuli Pavilion of the Hou Mansion, warmed a pot of hot tea, and talked about private words between the women in the light of the drizzle of spring rain outside the pavilion.
Over the years, it has been like this almost every month.
In this majestic city of Zhenbeiguan, there are three women, three women of unparalleled elegance.
Wenren Pingxin, Yu Hongxiu, Lin Jinyu.
The conversation between the three women was continuing. Yu Hongxiu picked up the teacup, took a sip, and said:
"Queen Lin, I still want to remind you that these so-called aristocratic families in the court have already fallen apart after Ji Nanjue left and went their separate ways. If you want to reunite them, it will take a lot of effort.
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"..."
Lin Jinyu smiled, but there was a hint of coldness in the smile:
"Dongguo was built by me and her, and these aristocratic families also had a contribution from me. If Dongguo hadn't let them go all these years, how would they be where they are today? I don't know which corner they died in!"
Now that these people have learned their skills, they want to fly solo when their wings are strong. There is nothing so cheap in the world..."
Wen Renping put down the tea bowl in his hand and said with a smile:
"That sounds domineering, what are you going to do next?"
Lin Jinyu said calmly:
"It's a mess, just deal with it one by one. Keep those who should be kept, and those who don't want to be kept, just go and die. Anyway, Ji Nanjue is alive, and I can afford to wait."
"..."
There was a blueprint placed in front of the three women, and it was densely marked with the current general trend of the Eastern Kingdom.
The three kings divided the Eastern Kingdom into three parts, and the ones currently confronting each other are Ji Tongzhi, who is supported by Xihuang, and Ji Beiwang, who occupies Xiashui Pass and Linji Tongzhi Xizhou.
Now Ji Tongzhi has hoarded most of his troops in Beiye Mountain, with the purpose of using the abundant supplies here as a base to fight a protracted war with Ji Beiwang.
This turmoil also had a great impact on Zhenbeiguan, which was thousands of miles away. There were suddenly many victims who had escaped from the disaster on the streets and outside the city. They were all in ragged clothes and looked disheveled. Although Lin Jinyu also
They once opened a warehouse to provide porridge, but compared with the huge number of victims, it was still a drop in the bucket. They could only make a living, and they could not starve to death for the time being.
Those victims who escaped early were pretty good. At least they could enter Zhenbeiguan. Later, the victims were not allowed to enter the city. Those who were later had to live outside the city. Fortunately, Zhenbeiguan is close to the sea.
There is no risk of freezing.
Wen Renping looked at the map and raised his eyebrows lightly:
"Queen Lin, I wonder if you have noticed it."
"If we look beyond the twenty-one states, Ji Tongzhi's choice of Beiye Mountain is very interesting."
"Now the west of Ji Beiwang is close to Xizhou, and to the east is Beiye Mountain where Ji Tongzhi is located, to the north is Beihai, and to the south is Ji Pingsheng... Ji Tongzhi's move is a pincer attack from all sides.
The situation almost locked Ji Beiwang to death, leaving him isolated and helpless."
"This is probably why Ji Beiwang wants to win over Fomen and Ji Pingsheng. Only by winning over Ji Pingsheng can we have a chance to make a comeback."
"..."
Isolated.
This word is very interesting.
Yu Hongxiu's eyes narrowed, then she covered her mouth and said in shock:
"Are you saying that Ji Tongzhi wants to cultivate in the twenty-one states?"
Xizhou is Ji Tongzhi's territory. If he really gets mad and lets the army of wild cultivators enter Penglai Pass in Xizhou - the consequences will be unimaginable.
No matter how the Eastern Kingdom is in turmoil and closes the country, that is the business of the people of the Twenty-one Prefectures themselves, but once Xihuang gets involved... then they are complete traitors.
Treason and disloyalty.
Queen Lin said calmly:
"Ji Tongzhi can even say that he wants me to be his queen, what else can't he do?"
"This man is almost crazy with desire for that position."
"..."
The three of them were silent.
Just thinking about letting Xihuang enter the pass is a little scary, at least it will end up with eternal infamy.
"Counting the days, Su Bei is coming too."
At this moment, Yu Hongxiu suddenly said something.
"Um......"
"This boy is coming. After so many years, I don't know if he still has me as the senior sister in his heart."
Lin Jinyu was silent for a while, tightened her long skirt, and whispered:
"I'm tired. Let's chat."
After saying that, he turned around and left the place.
Wenren Pingxin and Yu Hongxiu looked at each other, and they didn't know why Queen Lin would always feel uneasy every time she mentioned Subei, as if something had happened to the two of them.
"Tell me - is this really possible?"
"Hiss—Beibei is not that kind of person."
"Then how do you explain this?"
"But Beibei can't do such a ridiculous thing as husband and wife taking it all..."
"The disciples have all eaten, so what does it mean to be a husband and wife? Wenren Pingxin, your head is all on your chest, haven't you seen that kid clearly now?"
"Can you see the dead fish clearly?"
"..."
...
At this time, Su Bei was lying on a rocking chair, lazily basking in the sun.
In troubled times and disaster years, willows, elms, locust trees, and camphor trees grow scattered along the streams. Because it has just rained heavily in the past few days, the traces of the floods are very obvious. The roots of some old trees next to the river are exposed and dry.
There are some dead tree trunks scattered along the river.
Under a weeping willow tree, there is a sloping bluestone, and a turbulent and clear river flows under the stone.
This place is only a thousand miles away from Zhenbeiguan. After driving for a few days, Su Bei found a beautiful place and took a rest here.
The dappled sunlight shone on his body, making him feel sleepy.
As soon as the fishing rod stood in front of him and the float swayed gently on the water, the fish had long been unhooked, but no one had changed the bait.
Seeing that Su Bei was tired, Ji Nanjue gently took out her warm and soft hands from his, pulled the silky quilt aside and put it around his waist, and then walked away quietly on tiptoes.
Su Bei was naturally aware of it. He raised his eyes and saw her sitting under a big tree with something embroidered in her hand.
This was really difficult for her. She had been a man for so many years, and now she was picking up women's needlework, step by step... She wanted to embroider a gown for Su Bei.
Since knowing that Su Bei's injury was cured, Shan Wulan's mood has improved a lot. At this time, he and Shan Wique were hiding in the water, with a rare childishness, and they were catching fish.
Tonight, they are going to cook a big meal for Subei to try.