"You...My lord, why are you here?" Cen Xue looked at him in surprise.
Xiao Ling'er wanted to stand up and salute him, but He Lianjue was one step ahead of her and said: "There's no need to get up, just continue. I've been here for a long time. It was just the three of us. We hid in order not to be discovered by Suzaku."
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"Oh..." Cen Xue nodded. Seeing him again, she felt a little strange and unnatural all over her body, maybe a little embarrassed.
Helianjue was sitting next to her. After not seeing him for many days, she remained the same as before.
"You're not tired of the queen's affairs, are you?" Helian Jue asked some random questions.
"Ah? No, there are people who have arranged all this. How could I be tired?" Cen Xue answered nervously.
"Okay, okay, everyone, come and eat. The food here is famous for its deliciousness. If you don't eat it, it will be wasted." Shan Yuwu greeted them and looked at their embarrassed looks.
With him around, Cen Xue can't always let go. She always feels that she took advantage of him in the first place and feels ashamed of him...
Yu Wentuo put Yu Wu's favorite food into her bowl, and the two acted very affectionate, but this made others envious.
"I have always felt that the Queen's death was strange. Cen Xue, do you know anything while you are with Brother Wang?" During the dining room, He Lianjue suddenly asked this question again.
Cen Xue was stunned, and then looked at him. She promised Zhi that she would not mention it to anyone. She must not tell that matter, as it would also affect her reputation to the queen!
"No, I don't know anything. I only know that someone went to the palace early in the morning to report the funeral. Your Majesty, shouldn't you ask me about this kind of thing?" Cen Xue would never miss a word.
"Oh, I am just curious. Meng Shihai suddenly resigned and returned to his hometown. Just two or three days later, Queen Meng died mysteriously. It is inevitable that people will not think about whether these two things are related?" He Lianjue
Put down the chopsticks and watch them express their guesses.
"No matter what conspiracy and plan there is, this matter has already happened and it is a fact that cannot be changed. Hasn't everyone always hoped that Meng Shihai would step down? Now that he has left, what's wrong with this?
?" Cen Xue also put down her bowls and chopsticks to participate in the discussion.
"In my opinion, everything is fine, except that Queen Meng's death was a bit unjust." Shan Yuwu also expressed her own remarks.
"You are all right, but it is not our turn to comment on these issues. Talk less and eat more." As soon as Yuwen Tuo said this, everyone shut up.
Xiao Ling'er didn't understand the important national affairs they were talking about, so she sat silently next to Cen Xue, occasionally picking up food for her and pouring tea and wine for everyone.
Zhuque and Lan Qi'er were waiting outside. After more than an hour, Cen Xue took Xiao Ling'er's hand and walked out: "Yu Wu, thank you for your hospitality today, let's leave first."
"Well, it's getting late. Go back quickly and don't let "him" look for you everywhere." A happy smile appeared on Shan Yuwu's lips. She was really happy to have Yuwen Tuo by her side.
After some polite greetings, Cen Xue sent Xiao Ling'er home first, and then ran non-stop towards Xuanwu Gate. After a peaceful day, Cen Xue became more courageous, and often thought about running outside the palace to play.
In fact, Suzaku had already noticed that something was wrong on the first floor today. The reason was just a slight omission, that is, there were three pairs of bowls and chopsticks on the table. Why were there only Shan Yuwu and Yuwen Tuo when they entered?
Seeing that the tea in the cup was still steaming, Suzaku was able to conclude that the person must still be in the room. He also guessed that the person was the Third Prince He Lianjue, so he took the initiative to leave so that he could show up easily.
One thing leads to another, and Suzaku can no longer hide this matter from the king. He is afraid that in the future, the prince will find various excuses to meet with the queen every time she leaves the palace. If you come and go, something will happen sooner or later.
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He Lianzhi behaved very calmly and seemed not to have any influence on what Suzaku said. In front of Cen Xue at night, he did not ask her anything, he just hoped that she would tell him herself.
"Zhi, what's wrong with you? I always feel like you're acting weird tonight, as if you have something on your mind." After a moment of passion, Cen Xue lay beside him and asked.
"Oh, I'm just a little upset about what happened in the court. It's okay. But you seem to be in a good mood today. Where did you go when you left the palace and who were you with?" He Lianzhi asked her with a twinkle in his eye.
I kept shouting again and again, don’t lie to him, don’t lie to him.
However, Cen Xue answered quickly, with a smile on her face: "I went shopping with Ling'er, and then I met Kan Yu Wu and Yuwen Tuo on the first floor. They also treated me to a lot of delicious food.
Eat and then come back.”
"Oh, that's all? But since when did you become so familiar with them? You haven't met a few times before and after, right?" Helianzhi was full of doubts about her now. He had never known the relationship between them.
Are you that familiar?
In his memory, they seemed to have only met once or twice. Could it be that they secretly met in private without telling him?
He Lianzhi felt more and more that something was fishy. It seemed like he should follow her next time to see who she was meeting.
"I'm very popular! People with fate can become confidants with just a word, just like I did with Yu Wu and Ling'er. Don't you like that I'm friends with them?" Cen Xue vaguely felt him.
There was something wrong, but if he said it wasn’t, then it wasn’t.
He Lianzhi forced out a smile, hugged her in his arms, and stopped asking any more questions...
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Early in the morning, Yuwentai ordered someone to invite Helianjue from the palace. In the study, he turned his back to Yuwentuo and Helianjue. Today, he had a decision to choose between the two of them.
"Dad, what happened? Now that we are all here, can you just tell us?" Yuwen Tuo looked at his father and asked in confusion.
He Lianjue didn't know what happened. When his servant informed him, he rushed over immediately, but General Yuwentai stood with his back to the two of them for half an hour without saying a word. This made him and Yuwen
Is Tuo, the monk Zhanger, confused?
The two people behind him were obviously impatient with waiting. Yuwentai turned around and looked at them. One was the prince whom he had taught and raised since childhood, and the other was his own son. Which one would he choose to guard the border?
After hesitating for a long time, Yuwen Tuo asked them both to sit down, and he slowly said: "A few days ago, General He who was guarding the city near Hongshan passed away because of his old age. The report was only sent back to the palace early this morning. Wang
They talked to me privately about the person who would take over.
Selection, now in Loulan, it is a critical time for the transition. Both civil and military officials are eliminating some elderly people, so the king hopes that this candidate can be selected from the new generation of talents. I have been picking and choosing.
You two are the most suitable."
"Dad, let the child go!" Yuwen Tuo volunteered.
"Tuo'er, your qualifications and experience are not as good as the prince's. If the prince gives up, it will be your turn!" Yuwen Tuo looked at Helianjue. In fact, this decision is not difficult. As long as Helianjue is willing to go, the Hongshan border pass
The position of general guarding the city belongs to him. If he is unwilling to go, he will let his son go.
Although Yuwen Tuo has little experience, he has already thought about it and will send one of his capable lieutenants to go with him. Hongshan City is the most important city in Loulan and there must be no room for any mistakes.
"As the general said, Tuo's qualifications and experience still need to be tempered, so let me serve as the defending general of Hongshan City!" This position is very important. As a member of the royal family, he has the responsibility to shoulder the responsibility of defending the city.
The burden of the country.
When Yuwentai saw what he said, he showed a happy side. He was indeed a good man that he had taught for many years. The conditions in the border area were not as rich as those in the capital. Yuwentai was worried that he would not be able to endure the hardship, so he arranged for Yuwentuo to be his second choice.
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"My lord, you have to think clearly!" Yuwentai asked him again.
"My man's ambitions are all over the world. There is no use for him in the capital, so I have decided to go to Hongshan City. General, you can give your answer to Brother Wang. I am willing to serve as the general who defends the city!" After that, Helian Jue said
He even knelt down on one knee to vote for his decision.
"Dad, where is the child?" Yuwen Tuo looked at his father, wondering where he should go.
Yu Wentai stepped forward and helped Helian Jue up, looked at the two of them and said: "Tuo'er, you continue to stay by my father's side to learn the art of war. The prince will go to Hongshan City this time. There will be many opportunities in the future. If
If you are given the post, you have not participated in a single battle, so I am afraid that the veterans in the court will not approve of you!"
"this......"
Yuwen Tuo is also a man with ambitions in all directions. He was really depressed when he lost this opportunity.
Helianjue patted him on the shoulder and told him to calm down. Who asked him to stay in the palace all the time, so he rarely had the chance to go on an expedition, but he was different. He had sex with General Yuwen more than a dozen times.
He has made many achievements on the battlefield, which are all seen by the old antiques in the court.
"Okay, let me show you the power this time!" Yuwen Tuo said helplessly.
"General, when can I set off?" He Lianjue seemed impatient to take office.
"What's the rush? After I report to the king tomorrow and ask the king to nod and issue the imperial edict, you can set off at any time." Yuwentai looked at him and said.
"Okay, then I, the king, will be waiting for your good news." He Lianjue is already certain, and Brother Wang will definitely agree to let him guard Hongshan City.
After leaving the General's Mansion, He Lianjue has been thinking about when Cen Xue will be able to leave the palace. He was banned from entering the palace by the king's brother, and it has not been lifted for him yet. Even if there is no such oral order,
It was not appropriate for him to go to the harem to visit her. Now he just wanted to see her one last time before leaving.
Riding on horseback, he arrived at the door of Xiao Boyi's mansion unknowingly. He suddenly thought of a way to get Cen Xue to come out of the palace to Xiao Mansion, as long as he waited for her to arrive at Xiao Mansion.
Soon, Yuwentai presented the selection matter to Helianzhi. Helianzhi listened to the selection of General Yuwen, with a smile on his lips, and asked Jue to guard Hongshan City. This was a good decision. First of all, he was of royal blood.
As his brother, he will not worry that Hongshan City will open the door to foreigners. Secondly, this can be regarded as his selfishness. As long as Jue leaves the capital, it is impossible for Cen Xue to have any involvement with him again.