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Jiang Chen's letter.

Dear Mr. Ah Si:

We have been in the North for more than a month, and we have been fighting small battles constantly, but we have not spent too much energy. Diyi threatened the people on the border not to provide us with food, but we have our own way. On the border, the silver notes and copper coins of Daqin are very valuable. They want to exchange materials with the people of Daqin, and money is indispensable, so many people in the pastoral areas will exchange with the Zhenbei Army privately. It can be regarded as eating beef and mutton from the North.

People in Lingnan also raise cattle, but they mostly use them as a means of transportation and are reluctant to kill them.

I heard you are in the south, where the temperature is very high, please take precautions against heat stroke. In the face of disaster, human nature is exposed, don't easily trust those who look kind, it is not uncommon to eat one's own children. But you are so smart, you shouldn't do that, it's useless to worry, just treat it as nonsense.

I met a few members of the Ling family. They were very surprised to hear that you and I were getting married. But after seeing your token, although they still had doubts about my identity, they accepted me.

They handed me an egg and said it was laid by an eagle you raised before. The eagle was already twenty-three years old, and its beak was still very strong. It is said that when it reaches a certain age, its old beak will be ground off and grow back again, and it can live for another ten years, which makes it truly longer-lived than humans.

Sorry, I always forget that its name is Saker Falcon, a very majestic name. I have never seen it in Beijing. Maybe no one raises it or it has been killed.

It was still cold in July in the north, and I was afraid that the egg would freeze, so I wrapped myself in several layers of cotton clothes, and it was almost invisible. I originally wanted to put the fire aside, but I was worried that I couldn't control it and it would turn into a mature bird egg.

The eagle (crossed out), the Saker Falcon didn't even care about its own children and ran out to hunt. They said it was to prevent it from starving to death when no one was taking care of it. But if the egg stayed in the nest alone, it would probably freeze to death. This seemed to be an unsolvable problem, so they gave the egg to me.

It has been half a month and there is still no movement on the egg. Forget it, let’s not talk about the egg for now.

I also received a letter from my younger sister and mother a few days ago. When I saw the words that she had a miscarriage, my father and I wanted to rush back to the capital. My father and I are not satisfied with the result of your majesty's handling. Even if Wang and Prime Minister Wang were cut into pieces, it would not be enough to relieve our hatred. Moreover, we all know that he was after the power in Prime Minister Wang's hands. He has done many things to kill the donkey after it has done its job, so it is not surprising. I just didn't expect that Prime Minister Wang, who has always been trusted by him, would not be spared. It's sad and ridiculous!

My younger sister felt like she was in a fire pit in the deep palace. She often comforted me that everyone has their own responsibilities and missions, and she would also contribute to the Jiang family. The first thing I thought of was that she was a woman who should stay at the back safely, so why did she rush forward again and again. After reading the letter, my younger sister understood me and immediately pierced my thoughts. It turned out that I was actually despising her and ignoring her strength. She said that men are not naturally strong, and women are not naturally weak. She also has her own way to help me. Although I don’t know what it is for the time being, I inexplicably feel that it will be a great help.

I thought I was looking at my younger sister from a normal person's perspective, but I didn't expect that I was looking down on her and being superior. My younger sister was unhappy and complained to me in a letter, saying that I should reduce such behavior. I used to think that a woman's chastity was very important. Later, I had many dreams. In the dreams, girls could divorce their husbands and remarry. If they were bullied, they could report to the police. The uniformed officials would stand on the side of justice. Now I think that the word chastity was invented by men to increase women's unnecessary shame. Chastity or not does not make women become men or men become women.

When the dust settles, I will let my little sister leave the palace and find a family she likes to marry. That’s not right, does she have to get married? I seem to be trapped in a vicious circle again. As long as my little sister is happy, it doesn’t matter whether she gets married or not.

I miss you, miss you, miss you, I miss you so much... I secretly drew a small portrait of you and carried it with me. When I was training, I thought of you and took it out to look at it; when I was falling asleep, I thought of you and took it out to look at it; when I was doing that kind of thing, I thought of you, but I didn't need to look at it, because my mind was full of your portrait.

I was a bit harsh on the day I left home. I guess you were angry. You scolded me so harshly. I liked it. Men have strong desires in this regard. I know you have the same desire. Don't look for others. You are mine. If you really miss me, use the method I taught you.

Well, you don't need to tell me if you want to find someone else... I understand... I don't understand, no! Ah Si, don't find someone else, don't find someone else, or when I come back, I will make sure you can't get out of bed!

There was still a lot to say. My father urged me to practice, saying that I was slow in writing letters and not like a man. In fact, the letters he wrote to my mother took five pages in total, but his handwriting was sloppy and he wrote quickly. Only my mother could understand what he wrote.

The letter is short but my feelings are deep. I hope you take care of yourself.

……

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Wen Xiangyi saw the two people walking closely in front of him and became puzzled. When did Ling Si and the Fifth Prince become so close?

He wouldn't take advantage of Jiang Chen's absence to act recklessly again...

The Fifth Prince is indeed a handsome man with a tall and strong figure. He seems to be the type that Ling Si would like, but he can't just accept everyone.

Wen Xiangyi hurried forward. Ling Si noticed his quickened footsteps and gave him a hand when he stepped on gravel.

"What are you in such a hurry for, Lord Wen?"

Facing Ling Si's smiling eyes, Wen Xiangyi blushed and said stubbornly, "No, I just suddenly felt that it was not in accordance with etiquette to fall behind."

Qin Yu'an smiled and looked at Wen Xiangyi, "Then Lord Wen, please be careful. Qin doesn't care about these empty formalities."

Ling Si took Qin Yu'an to the study. The officials of the prefecture left tactfully. Ling Si saw Wen Xiangyi still there and asked him: "Sir Wen, the Fifth Prince and I have something important to discuss."

"Is it a secret that I can't listen to?"

It's not that he couldn't listen, but there were some things that Wen Xiangyi couldn't know right now. He nodded seriously and threatened: "Yes, it's a life-threatening secret."

Two men of similar stature stood under the eaves, one on the left and one on the right, inexplicably matched. Wen Xiangyi felt that something was wrong, but he could not see anything wrong with the two men.

Maybe it's really just for business?

……

Looking at the blue figure leaving, Qin Yu'an retracted his gaze and asked, "Why is the master so tolerant of him?"

Ling Si walked into the study, waited for Qin Yu'an to enter, and closed the door. "Why do you think so?"

Qin Yu'an couldn't say anything to evaluate others, but in his eyes, Wen Xiangyi was just a trouble. Not only was he of no help at all, but he was also likely to be a hindrance.

Seeing that he was silent, Ling Si explained, "He doesn't have to be involved."

Qin Yu'an thought of what the censor had done, and curled his lips expressionlessly: "Really?"

Ling Si tapped the table with his finger bones to get Qin Yu'an's attention back: "Let's not talk about him. How did you find out my identity?"

Speaking of this, Qin Yu'an narrowed his eyes and stared at Ling Si: "Master, you have given me many hints. If Yu'an still doesn't understand, I will be ashamed of your teachings."

"What has happened in the capital recently?" Ling Si walked to the tea table and sat down, poured two cups of tea and placed them in front of Qin Yu'an.

"The Wang family was cleared out by Qin Wen, and the position of prime minister was replaced by Li Tingyan and Zhang Qing." Qin Yu An paused, "The Pei family's affairs cannot be investigated for the time being."

As long as Qin Wen is in that position, the truth about the Pei family's confiscation will be prevented from coming to light.

"Hmm. What else?"

Qin Yu'an bowed his head and said, "I didn't take good care of Concubine Chun's child."

"How is she now?"

"The imperial physician said that the recovery was very good and there would be no sequelae."

Ling Si nodded and knocked on the table again, louder than before, "Come out."

Qin Yu'an was stunned for a moment, and after a moment, there was a presence of another person in the room.

Pei Ji, dressed in black, knelt on one knee, his whole body wrapped tightly, leaving only a pair of brown eyes exposed.

"You are much more obedient now than before." Every time they met before, he was always glaring and unruly. "You are indeed a man who has taken revenge."

Hearing this, Pei Ji replied: "My Lord and the Marquis of Yongchuan have shown great kindness, which I will never forget."

Then, the young man threw something at him. Pei Ji reached out to catch it. It was a white porcelain bottle. After opening it, there was only a white pill inside. Ling Si said, "Antidote."

Meeting Qin Yu'an's gaze, Ling Si explained, "I poisoned him a little to make him obedient. Now that he is yours, you can discipline him."

Then he said to Pei Ji: "After eating, he will no longer be a threat to you. As for whether to stay with him, it depends on you two."

Pei Ji did not eat it immediately. Instead, he held the bottle and questioned him: "You are killing the donkey after it has done its work?"

"Is that what you said? It's really not poison. I can't help it if you don't believe me."

Pei Ji stood up and threw the bottle back. Ling Si caught it with a confused look on his face, "Why don't you eat it?"

"I am a person with an unstable mind. Without this medicine, I am not sure if I can stay safely by the side of the Fifth Prince. As for protecting his safety, I have no control over it."

Ling Si raised his eyebrows: "So, you still don't want to detoxify?"

Pei Ji glanced at him and said, "Yes. The plan is almost successful, and then they will kick me out. Although they have given me enough choices, who knows if I will be eliminated as soon as I leave this door today. The Pei family has not yet been vindicated, and I cannot die yet."

Ling Si looked at Qin Yu'an who was standing aside with a strange expression: "You made up a rumor about me and made me sound so cruel and heartless? Although I usually urge you to practice martial arts, I didn't really do it, otherwise you would still be able to return to the palace standing."

Qin Yu'an had no idea that the blame could be put back on him. His eyes widened, and he raised his hands, looking as aggrieved as if snow was falling in June: "Unfair, Master..."

Pei Ji coughed lightly, "It has nothing to do with the Fifth Prince. After all, the poison of Yongchuan Hou is indeed very cruel. I have experienced it once and don't want to experience it again, so as long as it is your order, I will do it."

"But I don't have any antidote that can temporarily relieve the pain. I only have this one." Ling Si pinched the porcelain bottle with two fingers and shook it in front of Pei Ji. "If you don't take it, it will be gone."

Pei Ji frowned and chose the former between complete detoxification and bleeding from all seven orifices.

The cold pill was sliced ​​open in the mouth, with a faint herbal sweetness.

Pei Ji still didn't give up, "Are there no other poisons to hold back?"

Even someone as slow-witted as Qin Yu'an noticed that there was something wrong with Pei Ji's attitude. It seemed that this secret guard had some unspeakable thoughts about his master.

Qin Yu'an said: "Since you really can't guarantee your loyalty, I can't keep you here."

"Do you have enough manpower?" Ling Si asked him.

Qin Yu'an received his concern and smiled at his master, "Of course it is enough, even if it means protecting the master."

Ling Si decided Pei Ji's destination: "Then let him stay with me. I still have use for him."

Qin Yu'an didn't expect this to backfire, and instead sent Pei Ji to his master. He changed his tone: "Maybe he can send him to protect Concubine Chun. It's not easy for her in the deep palace."

"I have other candidates for Nanxi, so that's it."

Qin Yu'an opened his mouth, and when he saw the former secret guard beside him whose mood had visibly improved, his own mood became a little worse.

Ling Si waved at Pei Ji, blocking his overly eager gaze: "You can leave first."

Pei Ji reluctantly withdrew his gaze and disappeared in the room again, but his presence was still obvious, which was completely unlike the qualities and performance of a secret guard.

Qin Yu'an thought he was too arrogant: "Master, he..."

"How long have you been here?" Ling Si changed the subject.

"Not long. Qin Wen should know something. He sent me here just to go through the motions or to warn you." Qin Yu'an's face was heavy. "Why do people say that you are in trouble? It's very serious and doesn't sound fake."

Qin Yu'an almost had a cardiac arrest the moment he heard the news, because the ravaged person in the portrait looked exactly like Ling Si.

Ling Si opened his arms, looked at himself, and then looked at Qin Yu'an, "You didn't see it either?"

Qin Yu'an looked up and down and finally realized something was wrong. In a hurry, he grabbed his wrist and asked, "Is it a Gu?"

Qin Yu'an refined the Face-Changing Gu after he learned about his life experience and abilities, and then gave it to Ling Si in case of emergency.

Her mother was a Miao girl, her blood was not that strong, so she was allowed to leave the Miao village. Later, she followed a lady from an official family who was kind to her into the palace and gave birth to him. Unexpectedly, his blood was very pure, and he could easily control the Gu. The maid next to Wang Shu was obviously controlled by the corpse Gu. Jiang Nanxi grew up in Lingnan and had some understanding of these things, so he took the opportunity to kill the maid.

Qin Yu'an's guess was almost right, otherwise, there were so many people falling into the water that day, why did the maidservant beside Concubine Xian drown?

"Thanks to your stuff, I was able to join forces inside and outside to capture Qinglong Village."

After learning the truth, Qin Yu'an breathed a sigh of relief and was glad that he had made preparations in advance.

"Master, it's better not to use Gu unless it's absolutely necessary," Qin Yu'an said with some shame, "I'm not very proficient in it yet, if..."

"I know it myself," Ling Si looked at him and said, "I naturally believe in you."

Qin Yu'an's lips moved, he didn't dare to look at him, and said "hmm" in a muffled voice.

"Master, there is one more thing. I am afraid you may have misunderstood."

"what's up?"

"When I formed an alliance with Concubine Chun, her condition was that if it succeeded, I would marry her and the child she carried must be the crown prince."

Qin Yu'an's fingertips were slightly curled, his palms were sweating, and his heart seemed to be jumping out of his chest. He stared at the young man's expression, trying to see his true thoughts.