Ten years of life and death

Nineteen

Two years later, I finally came back here. Liu Changying looked up at the inscription at the gate of the city, feeling a little sad. He remembered that when his family was demoted, he was also standing in this position, reluctant to part with this city, and He was thinking that one day the emperor would invite them back, and now the emperor really invited him back, but he could no longer hope for this city.

Li Zhaoting knew what was going on in his heart, so he stopped urging him. Seeing a horse team coming from the city, Li Zhaoting pulled him to stand aside.

Brother Li, Brother Liu, the emperor ordered me to meet you here, but I didn't expect you to be one step ahead of me, I'm sorry for keeping you waiting, the speaker is Zhang Shaomin who is leading the team.

Brother Zhang is polite.

Two, the emperor is waiting in the palace, let's go.

Seeing that Liu Changying was still a little indifferent, Li Zhaoting patted him on the shoulder, Brother Liu, it's time to go.

In the imperial study room, the emperor was reading the memorial. There were several thick stacks of papers, submerging the elderly emperor in it. There was freshly boiled medicine on the side, which was still steaming. It seemed that the emperor's health was getting worse and worse. up.

Your Majesty, Mr. Zhang and Mr. Li are here.

pass.

The humble minister kowtowed to the emperor.

Pingshen, people, can you bring it?

If you go back to the emperor, you are waiting outside the door.

Alright, let him come in alone, and you stay outside, no one is allowed to disturb you.

Yes.

Zhang Shaomin withdrew, said a few words outside the door, Liu Changying went into the study alone, the grassroots Liu Changying had seen the emperor.

Just come back, get up.

Caomin has something unclear, so please let the emperor know?Liu Changying didn't get up, and asked why the emperor ordered him to return to Beijing.

I'm old, I don't have much time left, the crown prince is still too young, I need someone like you to assist him.

On the day my father left, Caomin had promised him that he would never intervene in court affairs, the emperor persecuted Caomin like this today, it is really hard for others.

Liu Changying's aggressive words did not anger the emperor who was still ill. Perhaps the emperor felt sorry for him from the bottom of his heart, so he tolerated his presumptuousness. Changying, I know that you hate me, but I hope you don't Bring personal emotions into national affairs.

Then Caomin would like to ask the emperor, my father was loyal to the emperor all his life, but when he was old, he was expelled from the capital because of the emperor's selfishness, and died as a guest in another country, so what should I say?

It is precisely because of this that I want you to assist the prince so that he will not follow my old path and become a famous king of a generation.

Talented people abound in the world, so what are grassroots people?

Cough cough cough, Chang Ying, your statement now is really like Liu Tao when he was young.

Hearing what the emperor said, a sneer flashed across Liu Changying's face. The emperor praised me. I am my father's son, so I look alike.

Hahaha, I'm getting a little confused, the emperor looked up to the sky and laughed a few times, thumped his back and drank the cold medicine, alas, the more you drink it, the more bitter it becomes, it's not good if you don't drink it.

Seeing that the emperor drank the medicine and stopped talking, Liu Changying began to think about leaving, "Emperor, if you are okay, Cao Min will leave.

Don't worry, before I finished my words, the emperor staggered towards Liu Changying, patted his shoulder, and then knelt down.

Your Majesty, Your Majesty, seeing the Emperor kneeling in front of him, Liu Changying's face turned pale with fright, and he slammed his head on the ground, hoping that the Emperor would not offend the grassroots.

The emperor seems to have expected it a long time ago, and slowly helped Liu Changying up, don't panic, listen to me, I asked the prince to kneel down for you, both public and private, he should do this, and I will kneel down for you Kneeling, I hope that you will take what Liu Tao and your mother suffered. I am sorry for them, and I am sorry for you. I know that the end is approaching, but there are not many people around me who can entrust the prince. The prince is weak by nature. , needs constant supervision, and you are the person I trust the most.

Seeing such an elderly emperor begging him on his knees, the knot in Liu Changying's heart slowly dissipated. Fathers kneel down, sons kneel down, and kings kneel down. Since ancient times, Liu Changying is probably the only one. Your majesty, get up quickly, the grass people can't bear it. rise.

Long win, can you promise me?

Your Majesty, please allow Cao Min to think about it carefully and reply the next day.

Okay, I'm waiting for your reply, you go back and see your wife first, she is a good girl.

Take care of the emperor, the grass-roots leave.

Well, come, send Mr. Liu back, Zhang Shaomin, draw up an order for me immediately.

Yes, please tell your majesty, Zhang Shaomin has taken the imperial decree and is waiting.

The national teacher of this dynasty wanted to bring Yuxian to help a group of believers to disrupt our court and assassinate the princess. The crime was extremely heinous, so five days later all the relevant people were taken to the Meridian Gate and beheaded to show the public. Long-term win regulation.

Yes, the minister is going to pass the decree.

At the gate of the prime minister's mansion, Liu Qian supported Zhang Xin and kept looking around. It had been almost an hour, but Li Zhaoting and Liu Changying were still missing. Zhang Xin couldn't help but worry, what if Changying contradicted the emperor?

Liu Qian was also worried, but she still comforted Zhang Xin, sister-in-law, don't worry, Zhao Ting will be fine with her brother, but you have to take care of yourself, you have been standing for almost an hour, you Come in and sit down.

I'm fine, wait a minute.

While speaking, a carriage drove towards the gate of the mansion, and when she saw the Li character lantern hanging by the window, Liu Qian had a smile on her face, sister-in-law, they are back.

Liu Changying got out of the car, and when he saw Zhang Xin standing at the door, he swept away the sadness just now and rushed over, Xin'er, why are you standing outside the door, be careful of yourself, I will help you in.

Brother, people say that when you marry a wife, you forget your mother. You married a wife and forgot your sister. I also stood here for a long time, and you ignored me. Liu Qian ate in displeasure. vinegar.

That's right, sister, don't be angry, brother is here to make amends for you, Liu Changying smiled and bent over to apologize to Liu Qian.

Forget it, I am a large number of adults, sister-in-law, I will help you in.

Looking at the two people in front of him, Liu Changying couldn't help laughing and teasing Li Zhaoting, "Brother Li, isn't my sister always jealous like this?

Brother Liu, you and I are both scholars, but you should know that there are women in this world besides villains who are hard to raise.

Hehehe, what brother Li said is very true, please.

Brother Liu, please.

Xiner, are you ready?It's time for us to go to the Princess Mansion. Liu Changying called Zhang Xin who was still dressing up, with a gentle smile on her face.

Alright, let's go, Zhang Xin took a last look at her makeup and took her husband's arm.

Liu Changying, did you know that the two of us were coming today, so you waited at the door, and before the two of you walked out of the house, Tian Xiang pulled Feng Shaomin into the house.

Brother Feng, princess, Xin'er and I are going to pay a visit to you at the mansion, but I didn't expect you to be a step too fast, hey, Chang Ying is rude.

Brother Liu, after leaving Jiangnan, how have you been these two years?Feng Shaomin's speech is always so gentle and refined, unlike Tianxiang who is so hot-tempered.

Although the pastoral life is dull, it is thousands of times better than the prosperity of the capital.

Alas, I agree with this sentence, but it's a pity that I was born in the emperor's family, and I can't follow my own temperament, otherwise I must travel around the world, Tianxiang grinned and said.

I haven't seen you for two years, and the princess is still as bold as before, which is great!Zhang Xin also smiled.

Let's all go inside and talk, it's sunny outside.

Why don't you see Brother Li and his wife today?Feng Shaomin asked.

Qian'er said she was going to make some summer clothes, so Brother Li accompanied her to the market, and he was probably coming back soon, Liu Changying answered Feng Shaomin's words.

Before I knew it, it was summer again, time passed so quickly, Feng Shaomin looked at the rather strong sun outside and muttered to himself.

Brother Feng, my father's spiritual seat is in the Buddhist hall, do you want to worship now?

That's exactly what I mean, Brother Liu lead the way.

Please.

It was almost noon, and the sun was shining directly on their heads. When they returned to the mansion, Li Zhaoting and Liu Qian were already dizzy from the sun, reclining on the back of the chair to regain their breath. Princess, son-in-law, you are here.

Brother Li, I have something I want to talk to you about, can I take a moment to talk?Feng Shaomin looked at Li Zhaoting and said.

Okay, then let's go to the garden, Li Zhaoting answered Feng Shaomin's words, got up and left the hall, brother Feng, just say anything.

Brother Li, I remember when you and I first met, you once said that I look a lot like Feng Suzhen.

It was my illusion at the beginning, Brother Feng, don't you still blame me for this?Li Zhaoting didn't seem to understand why Feng Shaomin brought up this matter.

The garden of Liu's Mansion is not big, at a glance, he saw Tian Xiang standing under the eaves of the hall, Feng Shaomin knew that that woman was worried about her, Brother Li, Tian Xiang always said that I looked like Feng Suzhen.

Brother Feng, you are indeed very pixelated, but Li Zhaoting looked at Feng Shaomin again, but you are not like her. If you really want to say that you are alike, it means that you and her have a very similar face.

Hehehe, sometimes I wish I could see Miss Feng with my own eyes.

It's a pity that she just disappeared from the world, and she couldn't find it no matter how hard she looked, Li Zhaoting's face was already sad when he spoke, after all, he still had Feng Suzhen in his heart.

Brother Li, has Mrs. Sister-in-law told you about Feng Suzhen?

No, why do you ask that?

Oh, I just asked casually, brother Li, you should have a baby too, look brother Liu, you have matured a lot since becoming a father.

That's natural, we will have a child soon, how about we recognize you as godfather?Speaking of the child, the sadness on Li Zhaoting's face disappeared, and it could be seen that he was full of longing for the future.

The emotional changes on Li Zhaoting's face were seen by Feng Shaomin. She felt that she would be indifferent to all emotions towards this man, but this was indeed the case. Did she see all of this?Or is my love for this man not as deep as I imagined?Or maybe?Or maybe another person took this man's place in her heart?

Seeing that Feng Shaomin hadn't answered his words, Li Zhaoting had doubts in his heart, Brother Feng, don't you want to be my child's godfather?

Of course not, I wish for it.

That's good, let's go in, it's very hot outside, Li Zhaoting raised his hand to block the sun and said.

Also, today is too hot, and it will rain again in a few days.

Seeing that the conversation between the two was over, Tianxiang pulled Feng Shaomin back with an anxious expression, "Oh, son-in-law, I promised brother Jian that I will go to him today, will you accompany me now?"

Uh, when did you promise to meet him?It's already noon now, how could Feng Shaomin not understand Tianxiang's intention, so he continued to cooperate with her.

I made an appointment with him at noon to meet at Chuangjianshui. He is leaving the capital, and I will go to give him a farewell party, and it will be too late.

I'm sorry, Brother Li, but I'd like to trouble you to tell Brother Liu that we can have a chat together someday.

Since the two of you still have something to do, then we won't stay, you two go slowly.

Well, goodbye.

The carriage drove slowly, and occasionally the breeze would roll up the curtains, revealing Tianxiang's extremely smug smiling face, and Feng Shaomin's serious thinking sad face.

Looking at Feng Shaomin's frowning face, the smile on Tianxiang's face suddenly disappeared, you still feel a little reluctant, right?

No, I was just thinking about a question. Feng Shaomin smiled slightly at Tianxiang, lifted the curtain to divert his gaze, only to find that the carriage was driving in another direction, princess, where are we going?

Misidentify the water, Brother Jian is waiting for us.

Uh, did you really make an appointment to meet in Misidentified Water?Feng Shaomin doubted Tianxiang's previous words.

Well, you're leaving tomorrow, we've got to plan.

That's right, thank you for helping me.

As soon as Feng Shaomin's words of gratitude came out, Tianxiang pulled her face down. She didn't want Feng Shaomin to feel that she owed her a lot. If you say that again, I'll be really angry.

Okay, okay, I won't say anything, then don't be angry, just smile, okay?

Feng Shaomin apologized to Tianxiang as if coaxing a child, but in return Tianxiang groaned, no, you made me angry, you will be punished.

Alright, as long as it can make you smile, I will accept any punishment.

Being looked at by Feng Shaomin with such a gentle and bright smile, Tianxiang's heart, which had been so hard to calm down, started to ripple again. Tianxiang no longer dared to look directly at Feng Shaomin, and turned sideways to the car window. The punishment has not yet come. Think about it, but before you go, I will definitely let you accept it.

Okay, I'll wait, Feng Shaomin still speaks softly like that.

How could Feng Shaomin fail to see Tianxiang's subtle changes, that kind of shyness and helplessness are only found when facing a loved one, such as Liu Qian and Li Zhaoting, Zhang Xin and Liu Changying, and her The former Mr. Li.

Tianxiang is so kind, she endured all her deceit and hurt, and even helped her regain her freedom. Why doesn't she love such a good woman?

But, who said she didn't love it?

In the hall of the East Wing, seeing Liu Qian holding the cloth in a daze, Li Zhaoting approached and asked concerned, "Qian'er, what's the matter with you, you were in a daze when you were eating just now?"

Seeing Li Zhaoting asked, Liu Qian hesitated for a moment, and decided to tell him the truth, Zhaoting, I have always kept a secret from you. I wanted to tell you a long time ago, but I didn't know how to say it.

secret?Li Zhaoting showed a curious expression, what are you going to hide from me?

I know Feng Suzhen's whereabouts.

Liu Qian's words were like a bolt from the blue, shocking Li Zhaoting fiercely. After a long time, he opened his mouth slowly, but he only recited Liu Qian, where is she?

She is always there for you.

What?Li Zhaoting still couldn't understand Liu Qian's words, I don't understand, what do you want to say?

I want to say that Feng Shaomin is Feng Suzhen.

Liu Qian's words shocked Li Zhaoting again, but now he was no longer as nervous as before, and looked at Liu Qian with a smile, Qian'er, he is not, he really is not.

Zhao Ting, I heard the real identity of the son-in-law from the five protectors, and Dongfang Sheng, because he knew the identity of the son-in-law, he disregarded his own life to save the son-in-law when the battle took over Xiantai. The arguing to kill the son-in-law was not because the son-in-law had other women outside, but because she knew the true identity of the son-in-law.

Liu Qian confessed excitedly, causing Li Zhaoting to feel infinite self-blame and guilt. I'm sorry, Qian'er, I'm an asshole. In these years, I have never seriously thought about how you feel in my heart, nor have I done my best. Husband's due responsibility, because of Suzhen, you have been wronged too much.

It's not your fault, Zhao Ting, this is my own choice, you are a man of love and righteousness, I don't want you to be charged with guilt in the future, let's go to the son-in-law now and question him face to face, after finishing speaking, Liu Qian was about to pull him out, but Li Zhaoting pulled him into his arms, Qian'er, I love you, don't you feel my heart yet?

I feel it, but I don't want you to regret it in the future.

I will not regret it, even if Suzhen is standing in front of me at this moment, I will say the same.

After listening to Li Zhaoting's words, Liu Qian blushed in an instant, and her eyes were foggy. It had been three years, and this was the first time that Li Zhaoting had such deep affection for her. She didn't know whether to be happy or worried. She waited The man who has been with her for three years has already identified her at this moment, but how can she convince this man that Feng Shaomin is Feng Suzhen.