The happy life of the devil and the devil

Soon, Shuixieli became quiet again.

After drinking it, Ning Xiu almost ran away in a panic. There were guards at the end of the corridor on the bank, how did he bring him, or how did he bring him back to the original place.The servants in the palace cleaned up the teacups that had been broken on the ground, brewed new tea, and retreated out without a sound.

Almost in the blink of an eye, there were only two people standing opposite each other in the water pavilion with green leaves and lotus swaying in the wind.

Yuan Shao's heart was beating wildly.There were people coming in and out just now, for the sake of dignity and secrecy, he could still keep silent, but when the two of them were alone, even if he tried to clear up his mood repeatedly, he couldn't hold back the dryness in his mouth.

He instinctively chose another topic: "Yu Xia doesn't know about the news that King Duan is in my hands. Once he knows, he will definitely come to ask for someone. -- You see, it's better to announce it now, or simply keep it secret." Is it all right?"

When it came to political affairs, Ling Yucheng's somewhat melancholy expression disappeared immediately.He pondered carefully for a moment, and then gave the answer without hesitation:

"Your Majesty kept King Duan, presumably to use it as a pawn against Yu Xia. In this case, the longer this pawn is hidden, the more it looks like a fake. It's better to take advantage of the fact that the matter is still fresh, in front of Yu Xia's envoy. Spread the word. As for whether they want someone, just find an excuse to return it."

"for example?"

"For example, King Duan thought about the death of Emperor Jiayou, and he was not allowed to be buried in the tomb of his ancestors. He was heartbroken and came to visit the mausoleum specially. Yu Xia Daliang was originally a country of brothers. His Majesty regards Emperor Jiayou's son as a nephew, and he is grateful for his filial piety. Stay in Great Liang for a while...Anyway, no one will believe this kind of excuse, as long as it is acceptable on the table."

"..." This statement really has Ling Yucheng's characteristics.It's the true nature of a politician to tell nonsense with open eyes, but everyone almost tacitly understands it. No one will seriously say the excuses, and only Ling Yucheng wants to point out his ideas. "Then if envoy Yu Xia said that King Duan was the chief culprit who launched the palace coup and murdered the king and brother, what if I want me to hand him over to Yu Xia?"

"Your Majesty regards Emperor Jiayou as his elder brother, and his heirs as his nephews. He cannot bear to be wronged and disturb the deceased... If necessary, our country is willing to uphold justice for him."

"I originally planned to confer titles such as Marquis of Anle and Uncle Zhongshun on him, but now that I'm telling you... it seems that I can only put it on hold for the time being."

"Just let him weep his own blood and ask His Majesty for protection." Ling Yucheng raised his eyebrows, with a look of "Why are you so innocent": "Father died, and the grief was deep. It should have been in the tomb in front of the father's mausoleum." Three years. However, as a son of man, with his father’s hatred for Wei Xue, he dared not spare his useful body to risk the disapproval of the world and run away to Daliang... Let him make up the reason himself. Don’t worry, His Majesty. , how can we make it round.”

Yuan Shao couldn't help but burst out laughing at such a righteous shamelessness.While laughing, he pointed at Ling Yucheng, shook his head again and again, and it took him a long time to say a word: "You!"

Laughter, for whatever purpose, is always contagious.Ling Yucheng's expression also gradually relaxed, and when Yuan Shao's uncontrollable laughter gradually stopped, he bowed solemnly and bowed solemnly:

"Chente apologizes to His Majesty."

"--how?"

"To Your Majesty, King Duan is an important chess piece that is not easy to come by. The minister just... just blurted out to provoke him to commit suicide just because of his own selfishness. It is really... a big mistake."

The smile on Yuan Shao's lips suddenly subsided.To be honest, Ling Yucheng's words were really inappropriate. To put it more seriously, he completely forgot his identity as Queen of Great Liang, and only acted on his own will... If he wanted to add more crimes, he could even say that Ling Yucheng exceeded his duties and powers.Military affairs like whether to help Prince Yu Xia seize the throne, originally only the emperor can decide, but he dared to arbitrarily decide.

But so what, what he likes is Ling Yucheng like this.

"You're talking about this," Yuan Shao shrugged indifferently. "It's nothing. Since he is willing to travel all the way to Great Liang, there is no reason why he would seek death because of your words. He has been in Great Liang for ten or twenty years. If you can't stand a word, then Sooner or later something will happen.”

With a sudden wave of his hand in the air, he abruptly changed the subject: "Let's not talk about this spoiler. I actually came in because I wanted to tell you..."

He took a deep breath, straightened his back, and uttered two words with the utmost sincerity in his life:

"Feel sorry."

The clear eyes were slightly confused, and seemed to be silently asking why there was such a sudden apology.Although Yuan Shao's palms started to sweat, at this point he had no choice but to calm down, and continued in one breath:

"I'm sorry. I didn't expect it before, and I didn't intentionally break my promise... In the future, I won't make you sad again like that day."

"From today on, there will only be you by my side. Don't worry."

Ling Yucheng stared fixedly at Yuan Shao, silent.

Should be grateful, he knew.With the dignity of an emperor, Yuan Shao's apology to him is already condescending, let alone making such a promise... from today, he is the only one.

This is a grace that no one has ever received before.

And it was exactly what he wanted.There is a pair of people for a lifetime, and from now on, there will be no burden.

However, why is it not joy that roars in the chest, but the pain that almost tears life apart.

It hurts more than when the fief returned and the partition wall heard that he was in Linxing Palace, and it hurt even more than when he forced himself to lie peacefully under him that night without showing any abnormalities.

Obviously they've all given up.Obviously, I have convinced myself that this is just a one-sided, wrong temptation, as long as I forget it immediately, I won't feel the pain again...

Biting the tip of his tongue hard, suppressing the soreness rushing to his throat with the bloody taste in his mouth, he adjusted his standing posture and bowed his head respectfully to Yuan Shao:

"Your Majesty's grace is long and generous, I... I am ashamed to be ashamed."

"...Longevity?"

Yuan Shao could hardly believe his ears.However, he couldn't help but believe what he saw and heard.

Not only because Ling Yucheng was saying goodbye to him with the right attitude of the emperor and ministers, but also because, no matter in his expression or tone, he could not see the slightest sign of joy from Ling Yucheng.

"...Longevity." After pondering for a moment, he tentatively opened his mouth again: "I am serious. Since I have promised you, I will never break my promise. You don't have to worry..." Ling Yucheng's eyes froze when he finished speaking. There was a long smile, and he interrupted him softly but unquestionably:

"Your Majesty never promises lightly, and you must keep your promises. I know that."

"then you--"

"Your Majesty's kindness to ministers is as high as heaven and earth. However, such kindness is not something a minister deserves... a minister, with weak morals and limited ability, cannot be restrained."

"This is not a kind of grace! I just—" Yuan Shao waved his hand irritably, and walked back and forth in the water pavilion like a trapped animal, before he found words to describe his mood: "I just like you, so I don't want to let you You are just sad! Changsheng," he looked at Ling Yucheng eagerly, "isn't this what you want?"

"... Your Majesty has just heard Ning Xiu's words, right?" Even though he was stared at by such eyes, Ling Yucheng's expression remained unchanged, and there was still a soft smile on his lips:

"Your Majesty has always known about my life experience. Although my biological mother vowed not to see my father again, she was sad for him all her life. So from the time I became an official, I wanted to find a wife who was like me. It's only good for her alone... This idea was indeed mentioned to Ning Xiu once."

Seeing that Yuan Shao was slightly embarrassed because the fact of eavesdropping was exposed, Ling Yucheng did not change his mind, his eyes lowered slightly, and the chuckle under his eyes became more ethereal:

"Afterwards, I...don't think about anything anymore."

Later, when she became the queen of Beiliang, she didn't need to think about anything anymore.

The pure and transparent hope in the boyhood, because of the changes in the future, it seems to be particularly painful at this moment.Yuan Shao felt pain in his heart, but after thinking about it, he felt something was wrong:

"Longsheng," his tone turned solemn: "I once said that I will never touch you unless you are willing. You should understand what I mean. The so-called willingness refers to the gratification of two people. That night , when you let me get close, don't you feel a little bit of joy towards me?"

Outside the long window, there was a sudden sound of waves.A streak of golden red flashed across the corner of his eyes. It was a fish swimming in the lotus pond jumping high out of the water. The tail of the fish flicked a string of water droplets, reflecting the sunlight folded into seven colors into the water pavilion.

In an instant, a subtle shake passed across Ling Yucheng's face.

And almost immediately, Yuan Shao's question followed suit:

"If you like me, you really don't expect it. For the rest of your life, you and I will only have each other?"

How can you not expect it?

That night, you were the one who promised me first!

but……

However, if it is not really from the heart, if the love is not to the point of no return, even if it is promised, so what can it be.

You will regret this.

At the moment of regret, even if you are willing to stick to the promise out of self-esteem, you will be unhappy and bored... In the end, our affection will be exhausted in this day-to-day patience.

By that time, even the role of monarch and minister may no longer be available.

Ling Yucheng bowed his head quietly.The taste of fresh blood between his lips and teeth has faded, but the slight smell of iron still brought the firmness of a blade to his voice:

"I dare not go beyond my duty as a minister."

Yuan Shao frowned tightly.

Still not right, he racked his brains.Still not right... He couldn't think of the reason for a while, but he knew by instinct that there must be something deeper hidden under Ling Yucheng's calm and obedient appearance...

Yes, yes.Ling Yucheng was always talking and laughing in front of him, and when he kept saying that he kept his courtiers, only, only——

"It's not that you don't want to. You don't dare, do you? You just don't dare!"

"His Majesty--"

"If you are looking forward to it, if you are sad, if you feel that I have broken my promise... why can't you tell me directly."

The respectful mask was finally broken.Ling Yucheng raised his face slowly, met Shang Yuanshao's eyes, and the soft and misty smile on his lips finally turned into bitterness bit by bit:

"But, minister, on what grounds do I tell you these words?"

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