Fingers of crossing

The dawn is about to break, and the early sun is like fire, breaking out under the blue night.

In the air outside Fengyi Palace, Cang Peng spread its wings and soared across the sky, hovering above the sky, occasionally making a few hoarse cries, resounding through the sky.

The former emperor once told Yan Yilan that the songs sung on the clouds are always high-sounding, and he will become a king in the future. While sitting on the world, he will also lose everything that an ordinary person can have. Never dream of being able to gain the love of others understanding.She understands these truths, and she is used to this kind of arrogance and loneliness above ten thousand people, but she still can't figure out why she has committed all kinds of murders and crimes with her own hands, but in the end others have to bear the punishment.

The guard of honor that sent the princess to the funeral had left the palace for a long time, but the funeral bells still echoed in every corner of the palace, refusing to stop for a long time.

The Qiluan Hall was silent, and the light wind blew the plain white veils floating in the empty hall, blowing away the atmosphere of silence and depression.In the palace outside the window, the dawn light gradually dispelled the night's damp and cold, but unfortunately it still couldn't warm the silent and cold hall.

Yan Junyao stood in the inner hall, his thin lips pursed slightly, and he looked down at Yan Yilan who was half leaning on the bed, his handsome eyebrows were deeply frowned, his heart felt as if a huge boulder was weighing down on him, and he felt a sense of suffocation. After a layer, it permeated his heart.

Before coming to Fengyi Palace, he had already personally asked the imperial physician who was taking Yan Yilan's pulse. Yan Yilan's condition was not very good. Her body had already been tossed and broken by years of being in charge of the government. With new injuries, her body was already overwhelmed.Thinking of this, it was as if a fire of worry was burning his heart, Yan Junyao showed shame, obviously Yan Yilan had told him before that he must protect Jiang Ningzui, but unfortunately he still broke his promise to her.

If Jiang Ning was drunk, would Miss Huang feel better?

"Ahem." Thinking like this, seeing that Yan Yilan seemed to be able to read his mind, she coughed softly and smiled, and said in relief: "You don't have to blame yourself for getting drunk, I called you here , I didn’t intend to calculate those with you.”

Of course Yan Junyao knew that Yan Yilan would not blame him. In fact, no matter how many unforgivable wrong things he did, Yan Yilan never really blamed him.She is his imperial sister. Although she is only four years older than him, she has been used to protecting him under her wings since she was a child. Even when the country was in crisis, she could hold up the sky for him. Take good care of him.

She may not be able to repay her kindness to herself in this lifetime.A few days ago, seeing her limp in his arms covered in blood, Yan Junyao secretly swore that from this moment on, he would be the one to support Dayan's country, and his imperial sister should also be guarded by him. .

Yan Yilan propped herself up, she raised her head and looked carefully at Yan Junyao standing in front of her, there was an inaudible softness in her brows and eyes, she didn't ask what Yan Junyao was thinking under the silent expression, she just said softly : "Before King Beiyang left, I had given full authority over the tiger talisman to you. Now that King Wu intends to join forces with King Minnan to rebel, I have already cut off King Wu's retreat for you and killed Minnan on the spot. King Nan, the capture of King Wu is just around the corner. Prince, in the next few days, the palace will discuss with the queen mother and choose an auspicious day for you to hold the enthronement ceremony."

Yan Junyao looked over in astonishment, his eyes filled with shock and confusion, "Why... at this time...?

"At this time? When is the time the prince wants to talk about?" Yan Yilan said calmly: "Now is the most suitable time. As long as the emperor's decree is announced to the world, King Wu will definitely take action. He has not yet decided on the matter of King Minnan." I know, if he wants to co-operate with King Minnan and attack the imperial city in one fell swoop in an attempt to force the palace, then he will be tantamount to throwing himself into a trap and becoming a shackle in our urn."

Yan Yilan's analysis was not wrong, but Yan Junyao was still worried: "But Miss Huang also said that Ning Zui may have fallen into the hands of King Wu. At that time, if King Wu knows that the matter has been revealed, he will use it in his own way." Ning Zui is a hostage, what should we do?"

"The prince is wrong." Yan Yilan leaned on the mahogany bed, she slowly closed her eyes, so that people might not be able to detect the sadness flashing in her eyes. "There is no but. There has never been any but between the family and the country. For the sake of the world and the common people, there are some things that are destined to be discarded."

Yan Yilan spoke so calmly, as if he had already seen through the life and death and emotions in this world, but Yan Junyao clearly heard the cracking sound coming from under Yan Yilan's words, his imperial sister is far worse than ordinary people think She is so rational and iron-blooded, her heart may also ache and be broken, but she can't say it.Because there is some sadness, even if I say it, no one will understand.Those who have not sat on the throne will never experience the suffering and despair in her heart.

Jiang Ningzui is her life, but for the sake of this country, she can only choose to give up, choose to kill Jiang Ningzui, and also choose to sentence herself to death.

Walking out of Fengyi Palace, Yan Junyao dragged his numb legs and walked down the steps step by step.The early morning sun had warmly covered the entire imperial palace, but he felt colder than ever before. This kind of cold penetrated to the marrow of his bones, making him despair.

He seemed to finally understand at this moment that the various prices to be paid to sit on the throne are like taking away all his heart and feelings, unable to pin his feelings on any one thing, and unable to personally trust anyone, the people around you They will leave you one by one, only you are still sitting on this cold dragon chair, overlooking every corner of the world, the high place is extremely cold, and no one can share your joy and sorrow with you.

He stood absent-mindedly on the blue-gray palace bricks, looking at every corner of the palace, feeling lost involuntarily.The throne that he once wanted to obtain is now within his grasp, but he suddenly felt at a loss. He didn't know how much he would have to pay to protect this world, and he didn't know whether the thing he wanted with all his heart was worth it. worth.

His hands were suddenly held by a pair of delicate hands, Yan Junyao looked over in surprise, saw Qi Yue standing in front of him, and smiled at him, which instantly warmed his heart.

"Prince, it's time to go to court early."

"Over the years, I have betrayed the imperial sister a lot." Yan Junyao responded silently, he took out the hands held by Qi Yue, and held hers in an instant, his heart surged like waves, and he felt sad Said: "She has always been protecting me, but today, I really want to do something for her."

Qi Yue lowered her eyes and replied, "Yes."

Eye sockets were slightly moist, but Yan Junyao's voice was as firm as iron, "Perhaps the only thing I can do now is to live up to her expectations and be a good emperor worthy of her pride."

"Yeah." The corners of Qi Yue's mouth curled up slightly, and she said with a smile, "I will accompany the crown prince to protect the country of Yan, as Princess Dayang."

Yan Junyao was slightly stunned, held Qi Yue's hand tightly, looked at the woman in front of him who had followed him all the way from Yangguo, and said, "Your presence is the best comfort."

Jiang Ningzui gradually didn't know where she was after traveling in boats and vehicles for several days. Her body was exhausted, but her consciousness remained clear all the time.

The carriage stopped at some unknown time, Jiang Ningzui did not move, but listened to the movement outside the carriage, outside the curtain, there seemed to be a few words from King Wu's men and the groom in a low voice, and then the carriage started slowly again It started to move, and staggered forward all the way.The curtains of the carriage were nailed to death from the outside, and there were two maids guarding Jiang Ningzui's side, one on the left and one on the right, not to mention escaping, I'm afraid she would not be able to escape the two people around her even if she moved her fingers Eye.

It seems that King Wu made up his mind to rob her this time, Jiang Ningzui thought silently, the coffin containing the corpse of the fake princess has probably been buried in the imperial mausoleum, and it seems that the death of the princess of Yan has already been buried. It was a foregone conclusion, and she felt a lot more relaxed after abandoning her prominent status.At least, no matter what she wants to do in the future, she doesn't have to have any scruples.

Right now is really the worst time, but it is also the best time.

The carriage jerked slightly, which brought Jiang Ning's drunken thoughts back. When she came back to her senses, she realized that the carriage had stopped again.Only this time, the maids sitting motionless beside her had already stood up, stepped out of the carriage first, and then helped her into a spacious tent.Until this moment, the exhaustion of the carriage for several days finally came to an end. Jiang Ningzui took advantage of the short time between walking to the tent, and quietly scanned the scenery around her.

There are military camps everywhere, and there are soldiers guarding each camp. Her heart sank slightly. According to the estimation of the travel time in the past few days, it seems that King Wu took her out of the city and came to a certain place on the outskirts of the city. In the barracks.

King Wu didn't bring her back to East Chu. With all the bad things coming, Jiang Ningzui thought, maybe this is the only thing to be thankful for.

When King Wu came in, Jiang Ningzui was lying halfway in front of the table, making tea leisurely. When she heard the sound of King Wu's approaching footsteps, she still concentrated on the movements of her hands until the figure walked in front of her. Only then did she slowly raise her head, her indifferent face showed no expression, and her indifferent brows and eyes revealed an extremely cold beauty, as beautiful as an unsheathed sword.

In the silence, it was King Wu who spoke first: "I don't want to ask this king, what do you plan to do with you?"

"I don't want to." Jiang Ning poured tea into a cup drunk, and showed no interest in what King Wu said, "As a hostage, there is no need to know these things."

Feeling a little surprised by Jiang Ningzui who was so indifferent, King Wu frowned and looked at her, before he smiled and said, "Do you think you are a hostage?"

It seemed that she really followed Wu Wang's words and thought about it carefully, Jiang Ning said drunkly: "I don't think I have any other value to Wu Wang."

King Wu suddenly laughed, and the pair of eagle eyes staring at Jiang Ningzui became unpredictable for a moment, "If this king said that this king created the illusion of your death, it was not to take you as a hostage? "If you just treat a hostage, there is no need to spend so much thought and means.

"The ending is the same." Putting down the teacup in her hand, Jiang Ningzui returned Wu Wang with an unusually cold smile. "With me, the king of Wu can only choose to kill me, or use me for profit. Apart from that, you have no other choice."

Savoring Jiang Ningzui's words carefully, she seemed to have given him a choice, and she seemed to be unable to help him to choose at all. She retreated to the chair facing Jiang Ningzui, and King Wu said: "I heard that Chang The princess was ambushed by an assassin outside the palace and was seriously injured. She is still in a coma. On the day the princess was buried, the king saw the general's wife, and she cried very sadly. It is very similar to the time when your sister died. The two of you sisters are willing to risk your life for the eldest princess, but so what? She is hard to protect herself now, how can she protect you? Such a person is really worth your time. Is life waiting for you?"

"Wu Wang may have misunderstood." Jiang Ningzui was unmoved, and said: "I am different from my mother, and my heart will not be shaken by Wu Wang's few words, besides, everything I did today is all because of my love. May, since it cannot be decided by others, it cannot be changed by others."

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