Bastards

When Emperor Taikang's will arrives, Prince Yang Xuan is ready.

This period of time was neither short nor long, but it was enough for him to unite with everyone to think of the best response plan and formulate various details.

After Xiang Ling received a secret letter from Longwei, knowing that Prince Yue had left Huangzhuang, everyone agreed that Emperor Taikang would summon the prince after learning about this.

After all, apart from the crown prince, he has no one to use, no one to trust.

Their plan just lacked a reason, just enough to connect...

At this time, the night was still dark and the sky was not yet bright.

Wearing the prince's regular clothes, Yang Xuan walked calmly into the Taikang Emperor's hall.

"My son sees my father!"

Emperor Taikang sat on the dragon chair, his expression was a little sluggish, his back was not so straight, and he was a little hunched, exuding the depression that many old people have.

"You know about Prince Yue, right?"

Yang Xuan lowered his head: "Just now I heard the rumor from the palace people that Prince Yue was taken captive."

"It's so courageous!" Taikang Emperor slapped the dragon case fiercely, furious, "In the peaceful and prosperous age, Haiyan Heqing, there is someone who dares to challenge the imperial power, not to mention the repeated assassinations, this time he directly kidnapped people!"

"This thief is absolutely unbearable, and neither can I. Prince, I will entrust this matter to you. You can do your best to investigate and do things cheaply. You must let the villain give me an explanation!"

"Father, calm down." Yang Xuan spoke calmly, "Father entrusted this matter to my son, and my son will definitely do his best, but father also knows that Huizhi has been executed, and the power under him has been disintegrated, and there is no time to escape. Ninety percent of the people who captured the prince this time were not them..."

Emperor Taikang naturally thought of it too, but don't put these things together, no matter how big the matter is, how wronged he is!

He was a little unhappy to be refuted like this.

Yang Xuan, however, knew how to smooth things out, and let Emperor Taikang step down the steps. Without waiting for Emperor Taikang to get angry, he continued, "But there is a possibility of collaborating with other people to commit crimes. After receiving the order, my son carefully inquired about the details, and found that the other party's methods were very clever. Rough, not like that of a trained person, much like... bandits."

"Mountain bandit?"

"Yes."

Emperor Taikang narrowed his eyes: "Get up and talk."

"Yes."

Yang Xuan stood straight up and pointed to the north direction outside the window: "Passing through Mount Mang, head north all the way to the junction of the Anding and Pingliang counties, surrounded by mountains. The mountains are steep and difficult for outsiders. The place where bandits live in a snail's nest can't be removed many times, father should know."

Emperor Taikang really knew that the bandits here made a big name in their early years.

But in recent years, when the years have improved, he has governed the world well. The common people can eat and wear warm clothes, and fewer people are willing to be bandits. Small, and basically afraid to run outside, nothing to be afraid of.

Now that the prince said it deliberately, could it be——

Yang Xuan looked at Emperor Taikang's expression, and nodded: "Father is wise and powerful, as expected. This bandit, at first, didn't really have anything to do, and he couldn't make a fuss, but this year, Prince Chang hoarded food to make money. , deliberately released news, saying that the year is not good, there will be severe drought and disaster, thousands of miles will be barren, and there will be no harvest. Those who have shallow thoughts will be frightened and go up the mountain to become bandits..."

As he spoke, he thought about the time when he was discussing this excuse.

Cui Yu said that it can be used, some people support it, some people oppose it, they say it is too shallow, too deliberate, and the credibility is a little low. Will Emperor Taikang not believe it?

Looking at Emperor Taikang's expression now, Yang Xuan knew that Cui Yu guessed it right, Emperor Taikang believed it very, very much!

Prince Chang's life experience is a huge pit, Emperor Taikang would feel green on his head and feel uncomfortable when he thinks about it, he is still dead, he can't do it if he wants to chop it off with his own hands, but when he hears the name, don't he have to blow it up?

Therefore, there are many bandits because Prince Chang was burdened, which is very reasonable.

When there are too many bandits, troubles will arise, and they will want to make a big name for themselves. They will cooperate with others, and it is even more reasonable to kidnap Prince Yue quietly...

Yang Xuan analyzed Emperor Taikang's expression, immediately knelt down on one knee, and volunteered: "My lord, please kill the bandits! Please give me seven days, my father. Before the new year, I will lead people to kill the bandits. It will be wiped out completely, and the prince will be rescued and returned, so that he can reunite with his father and have a good year!"

With his aura, Emperor Taikang was also very excited, and stood up directly from the dragon chair: "Okay! You are worthy of being my prince! I will leave this matter to you, and you must become beautiful!"

"Yes!"

The father and son discussed this matter for a few words, and the more they talked, the more excited they became, and the more they talked, the more excited they became, and they almost couldn't wait.

Suddenly, Yang Xuan stopped.

Emperor Taikang noticed it and asked, "What's wrong?"

Yang Xuan frowned, as if she was very distressed: "I have the confidence to handle this matter well, but Prince Yue is in the hands of the other party, so it's better to do it quietly in order not to startle the snake. But I can't think of a way, how to hide myself, No one else can find it."

"What's the problem, I'm here!" Emperor Taikang immediately took care of it, "You can send some soldiers, don't worry, I will help you, let's see who dares to spy on the prince's tracks!"

Even if someone does ask, he is the emperor, and he has spoken, who would dare to ask?

The crown prince was very moved: "My son is going here for a few days, the weather is cold and bleak, father, please take care of your body. Father, don't worry, before New Year's Eve, my son will return victorious!"

"Okay! My good son! I'm waiting for you to come back to celebrate the New Year together!"

Emperor Taikang was also very moved. As soon as he got emotional, he ordered wine and took the prince to drink a few glasses.

Xu Shi was too emotional and the atmosphere was too good, but after drinking five cups, Emperor Taikang became drunk.

Yang Xuan took the initiative to help Emperor Taikang back to his bedroom, and even took off his boots for Emperor Taikang himself.

As the emperor of a country, the controller of all kinds of top power, the most important things are basically by his side.

Such as jade seals, such as tiger charms.

When I was in the palace, these two things had a fixed place. When I arrived at the Huangzhuang, although it was not far away, it was not too close. It might be useful for the next order or something, so these things came together.

Huangzhuang is no different from the imperial palace. The various functions are concrete. Because there are few visitors, there are not so many rules and regulations, and they are more casual.

Yang Xuan didn't need to observe too much to know where the Tiger Talisman he wanted was.

Emperor Taikang was drunk and fell asleep as soon as he touched the bed. He slept very deeply. Because he waved away everyone before, there was no one in the room. It was not difficult for Yang Xuan to change the tiger talisman.

There is no use for a peerless kung fu!

Yang Xuan sighed, "The life of a master is loneliness", walked to the cabinet swaggeringly, quickly dug out the small box from inside, took out the Tiger Talisman, took out the imitation one from his pocket, and put it back...

As soon as everything was done, Eunuch Gao came in to serve tea.

Yang Xuan joked with a smile: "Grandpa's tea is late, father is asleep."

Eunuch Gao's old face turned into a chrysanthemum with a smile: "After all, I'm old, my hands and feet are useless, and my eyes are not very good... But don't worry, the prince, this old slave is loyal and bright red, and will definitely serve the emperor well. Let’s extend the national destiny of Da’an and bring happiness to Yongchang!”

Yang Xuan's eyes were dark: "With my father-in-law's words, Gu can rest assured."

……

Things have been arranged and the details are perfected. Emperor Taikang is willing to help cover the whole story and conceal the whereabouts of the prince. Here, there is nothing special to worry about, and you can leave at any time.

After daybreak, Yang Xuan wandered around Luoyang in the court hall to gain a sense of presence. At night, he avoided people's sight and prepared to go out.

Cui Mata came to see him off.

Parting is always sad, and many people don't like this kind of situation, but Cui Yu is very fond of it.

Before, he didn't think about anyone in his heart. No matter what kind of situation, he couldn't arouse his emotions at all. What is divorce?he does not know.Later, when she had a living goal and wanted to help Yang Xuan, she gradually realized that she fell in love with Yang Xuan...

Haven't adapted yet, parting is the norm.

The road ahead is long, and Yang Xuan needs to do a lot of things. Whether it's the Dahe gang camp, or at least once a year to go back and forth against the enemy in Zhangye, they always spend a lot of time away from each other.That is to say, in the past two years, I have been tossing around in Luoyang, so I often stay together.

Cui Yu smiled as he watched Yang Xuan, who was dressed lightly, dignified and dignified, and his momentum became more and more stable, more and more regal.

He shook off the cloak with his own hands and put it on for Yang Xuan.

"Time is a bit tight, but sharpening a knife is not the same as chopping firewood. Your body is the most important thing. Without a healthy body, you can't do anything. Remember to take care of yourself on the road, you know?"

Yang Xuan quietly looked at Cui Yu's own reflection, his eyes gradually darkened: "I know."

"Dry food is a bit hard after being carried for a long time. It is cold in winter. If the stomach suffers, it will be difficult to feed it back in the future. If possible, cook a pot of hot soup."

"Ah."

"We have a thorough plan, and if there are no accidents, we will definitely win. You have excellent abilities, and I am not bad, so this accident will definitely not happen. You just let go and do things, don't worry about the rear."

"it is good."

……

Cui Min told Yang Xuan all the details he could think of, and tied the cloak around his neck with his own hands while talking.

Yang Xuan listened to each sentence, and responded to each sentence, until the tie was fastened, and when Cui Yan pulled his hand away, he couldn't hold back, and held Cui Yan's hand.

The strong wind picked up suddenly, and the snowflakes were blowing up. People who were blowing had to squint their eyes and turn their heads to avoid it... It also rolled up Yang Xuan's cloak.

The scarlet cloak was raised high, and the wide cloak completely covered the upper bodies of Yang Xuan and Cui Yu.

Yang Xuan squeezed Cui Yu's hand, embraced him, and covered his lips.

Heavy, hasty, hard.

The fiery lips and tongue dispelled the winter cold, and the breath was full of the other party's breath, Cui Yu couldn't hide it, and didn't want to hide it.

This Xiong Taizi...is more and more good at acting like a baby, and knows more and more what it means to push an inch.

Well, actually he wants to too.

You can never lie to your heart...

When the prince travels, he is definitely not alone. Everyone in the plan has to go with him. Naturally, Cui Yu is not the only one who sees him off.

In the distance, Cui Shu saw that the cloak was raised high, and Prince Xiong and his beautiful nephew were so close to each other, so he knew what they were doing without much guesswork.

"Tsk tsk, young man..."

While laughing and teasing, he looked away and turned his head, just in time to bump into Xiang Ling's eyes.

Xiang Ling looked at him quietly, with the same expression as before, cold and reserved, but the deep to strong rose color in the bottom of his eyes showed that the master's heart was not calm now.

Cui Shu tilted his head: "Could it be that...you want that too?"

He glanced at Yang Xuan and Cui Yu again, shuddered, and looked at Xiang Ling with disgust: "They are still young, so are you?"

He doesn't want to be like that, it's so embarrassing!

It might as well be a real wave!

Xiang Ling didn't speak, just looked at him quietly.

Cui Shu glared at him, and snorted arrogantly: "What do you want, you can't die anyway!"

Seeing that Xiang Ling's expression remained the same, but the rosy color in his eyes faded, he became more and more aggrieved... Cui Shu touched his nose and looked away: "He's an old man, why are you so hypocritical, well, wait until you come back, I listen to you, what you said before... I also agree, let's go!"

Xiang Ling's eyes lit up immediately, and he couldn't help pulling his hand: "You said that."

"What kind of words are you talking about!" Cui Shu slapped his hand vigorously, rolled his eyes and glared at him, "I stand up to the sky, every mouthful of spittle is like a nail, when is it time to talk!"

This slap was so powerful, it was like an iron hand, and the human skin that could be slapped was swollen.

But Xiang Ling didn't dislike him in the slightest, he flexed his hand, put it on Cui Shu's head, and rubbed it vigorously, his brows and eyes were full of tenderness.

Although there was no real kiss, the atmosphere was not much worse than a kiss.

Cui Shu disliked clapping his hand again, and yelled, "Get out! You messed up my hair!"

The wind is so strong, is it fun to blow it away?I can't even comb it back!

No matter whether they recognize their master or not, the dragon guards never have time to relax. There are always tasks, and there are countless gatherings and separations. Even a gold medal partner like Fu Rongsen and Yin Zimo can't act together every time. They have long been used to parting. .

Even life and death have become bearish.

It is enough to do our best for the task and have a good reward to look forward to.

The situation was urgent, and there was not much time for them to complain about their divorce. Yang Xuan just kissed Cui Yu hard for a moment, then raised his cloak, jumped on his horse, ordered to set off, and took the lead to run away.

All the entourage also rode their horses to catch up.

Cui Yu stood where he was, until there was no one in sight, and there was no other sound in his ears except the sound of the wind, then he turned around and said, "Let's go back."

Night is still long.

……

Next, the team headed by the Prince of England and the Crown Prince rushed to Shanshan and Zhangye non-stop. In Luoyang City, everyone was vigilant and busy preparing for their own affairs.

While Cui Yu and Cui Shu secretly checked Mo Ting's past, they kept a close eye on the surroundings, guarding against Wan Lin's attack.

It stands to reason that Wan Lin and his party are well-prepared and can act at any time. In terms of timing, it must be more effective if the news of the Turkic invasion comes back.But what if people are anxious and want to move now?

Always be on guard.

Emperor Taikang performed very well. The prince quietly left Luoyang, and no one knows until now. Not only did he personally "send things" to the prince, he arranged "various itineraries", and he also prepared a substitute in case of various emergencies. event.

Throughout Luoyang City, and even the entire palace, the most well-informed palace people did not know where the prince was.

After such a long time, it came to New Year's Eve.

Cui Shu hooked a bottle of wine between his fingers and shook it lightly: "It seems that our General Wan has given up his mind and will wait for the Turkic army to invade."

"It seems that the time is about the same," Cui Yu counted the days, looking at the dim lights below the tower, "It's a pity that this year is destined to be a bad one."

One of them was holding hot tea, and the other was chatting with a hip flask, when Yang Zhao came over with a food box.

When I opened it, it was a steaming and fragrant New Year's Eve dinner.

"that's it?"

Cui Shu glanced at Yang Zhao's chest maliciously: "What's hidden there!"

While talking, he reached out to grab it.

Yang Zhao guarded him tightly, and performed a thrilling "Great Teleportation of the Universe" on the not-so-wide city tower. His footsteps slipped, probed, and hooked, and he jumped aside Cui Shu's hand, his face flushed, very Anger: "This is the dim sum that Yingying made for me! It's only for me!"

Cui Shu raised his eyebrows, without saying a word, just raised the corners of his eyes, smiling cruelly and mercilessly.

Yang Zhao immediately gave up.

He remembered that this was Cui Ying's little uncle, that is, his quasi-little uncle, disrespect... It's not okay, let alone being anxious, I'm really angry.

"Little uncle, I was wrong." Yang Zhao's jaw was tense, feeling very wronged.

Cui Shu stretched out his hand: "Then bring it."

Aggrieved, Yang Zhao handed over the dim sum, and watched eagerly as his fiancée handed it in. The dim sum made only for himself was handed to the cruel, ruthless and unreasonable uncle.

He heard Dim Sum crying.

Dim sum is also very reluctant!

Cui Shu only took two, handed one to Cui Yu, bit one himself, and threw the rest back to Yang Zhao: "You are rewarded!"

He thought it was something good, but it turned out to be the most common white sugar cake.

Every time Yingying cooks this thing, she cooks it in a big pot!

He squinted at Yang Zhao, this kid must have never tasted the good stuff that Yingying really made, the kind that is particularly difficult to make and puts a lot of effort into it.

It's a bit pitiful to think about it, alas, I still don't bully.

He didn't speak and ignored people, so Cui Yu asked Yang Zhao, "How is your family?"

Yang Zhao took back more than half of the white sugar, and finally stopped bleeding, put it away quickly, and smiled like a flower: "The two grandmothers are studying to make delicious food, Yingying... Hehe, Yingying took Lan Qiao to fight." , Princess Mohe took A Chou to steal food, Prince Mohe and Guan San were betting, if Guan San lost, he would fight with the prince, if the prince lost, he would give Guan San a large sum of money..."

Yang Zhao described the lively situation at home carefully, and finally said solemnly: "Grandmother and Yingying said, let us not worry, just take care of our own affairs. Prince Mohe and Princess don't have to worry, Guan San will take care of them."

"It's just that Ah Chou hasn't seen his master for a day, maybe he's thinking a little bit, Cui Yu has to go back and have a look later, or let him come out to find you..."

While talking here, Cui Shu suddenly stood up.

Slim raised his eyebrows slightly, his lips were tightly pursed, and his expression was very serious, he didn't even turn the wine bottle hooked in his hand.

"someone is coming."

The place where they are located is the inner tower of the city wall, which is specially set up for people to enjoy and overlook on weekdays. It has nothing to do with the guard protection system on the city wall, but if someone comes from a distance, they, like the guards, will be the first to see it.

The person who came was riding a fast horse with a small flag on his back, which was the sign of the emergency report at the eight hundred miles border.

This person came with only one meaning, the Turkic people attacked the border!

Yang Zhao's face also became serious: "So fast...the other party is obviously in a hurry."

Cui Yu thought, the time must have come for Yang Xuan to rush to the border crossing night and day, but the battle report came so fast, the first battle must be late, the battle must be tragic!

"It's time for us to prepare."

He straightened his clothes, lifted his feet first, his eyes were full of stars, he was imposing, and his whole body was full of fighting spirit: "Let's go!"

……

Emperor Taikang received the news that the Turks knocked at the pass, so he didn't faint.

The Turks on both sides of the East and West attacked together!Unprecedented large area and large force!

A complete crushing trend, this is going to destroy Da'an!

His first thought was to run away quickly.

But then I thought, he is the emperor, so he has to be stable... Besides, the timing is completely in time.

So he took his anger elsewhere.

"Where is the prince! Why hasn't the prince come back! Didn't you agree that you will return on New Year's Eve, why didn't you even see a hair! Is it reversed, is it going to be reversed!"

The maid and eunuch below knelt on the ground: "The emperor calms down..."

"Shut up your anger! Da'an is going to be over, there is no one around me, not a single one!"

Emperor Taikang got angry for a while, and calmed down a bit, Eunuch Gao reminded in a low voice: "Your Majesty, do you want to pass on the audience to all the ministers, so I can discuss it now..."

"Yes! Call the officials into the palace!"

Emperor Taikang sat down on the dragon chair, this is not his job alone, everyone should carry it together!

"Urgent order, all civil and military ministers, immediately, immediately, come before me!"

When the ministers arrived in a hurry, the prince's book came.

Eunuch Gao read it to Emperor Taikang in class.

The general idea is, father, the son-in-law has completed the task very well, and he rushed back as planned. He was expected to arrive the day before New Year's Eve, but suddenly found that the border was in an emergency. But guarding the territory of Da'an is more important. After thinking about it, I went to the border!My son bears in mind his father's teachings. In this battle, he will not lose his father's face, and the Turkic people who will fight will cry for their fathers and mothers!Please remember all the crimes, father, when the ministers come back, we will punish them together!

As long as he can protect Da'an and uphold his father's prestige, even if his son dies, he is willing to do so!

Emperor Taikang was so moved that he shed dragon tears at the moment: "My good son... he is indeed worthy of being the prince whom I have worked so hard to raise up!"

He looked at everyone in the hall: "My family and country are in imminent danger, you should stand shoulder to shoulder with the prince and work together to protect my safety!"

The ministers were also very moved: "The emperor is wise, and the prince is wise!"

The performance of the monarch and his ministers is not over yet, yet another booklet has arrived.

It belongs to the Prince of England.

The old man said that he was duty-bound when the Turks knocked at the customs. The battle situation was urgent, and he set off when he heard the news. He didn't have time to come to the palace to resign. Please don't blame the emperor.

Emperor Taikang burst into laughter immediately, no wonder, no wonder, the old man is so active and brave, he has deterred Xitu for many years, he is willing to move, it couldn't be better!

Save him trying to convince him again!

Enough of the beauty, Emperor Taikang sighed again, and put on a moving look: "I have a martial star by my side, the crown prince is heroic, and there are countless capable ministers. My great peace and harmony should last forever!"

This court meeting was very successful and the morale was surging. Emperor Taikang was very satisfied.

When he got to the next court, Eunuch Gao reminded in a low voice: "Your Majesty...the crown prince and Prince Ying are going to the border. It's a good thing. It's just that the Turks are coming so fiercely this time. It's better to have some reinforcements. Do you want to send tiger charms..."

Before he finished speaking, Eunuch Gao slapped himself.

"Look at my stinking mouth, how can an eunuch discuss politics? Hehe... Your Majesty, the old slave just said something wrong, so just pretend you didn't hear it..."

"How can this be a political discussion? This is a reminder!"

Emperor Taikang also thought of this problem instantly and thought it was very necessary.

He looked solemnly, and called Eunuch Gao to come closer: "Go yourself, get my tiger talisman, find a confidant with good martial arts, and send it to the prince..."