The first favorite of rebirth

The season has come to April, the spring breeze in the capital is warm, the red lanterns in the Yaoyue Tower are shaking, after drinking for three rounds, a maid turns the screen to collect the leftovers and empty dishes, and puts two cups of Longjing on the table.

Recently, Jue Yun never reported that Pei Jiqing had entered the palace, but Lin Chen asked him to drink and eat several times.

The tea in the cup was ups and downs, Pei Jiqing stared at the tea soup and smiled without saying a word, Lin Chen sat opposite, his goatee was getting more and more gray.

"My lord, the emperor has not sent you into the palace for a long time." Lin Chen put down the teacup and finally explained his intention, "There are many rumors in the capital, but they are all jealous of your favor. Let go of these villains!"

"My lord Lin's words are wrong. The emperor will not see me anymore. Don't you know what's going on?" Pei Jiqing raised her eyes with a smile, "Your official said a long time ago that your majesty is young and vigorous, so my lord Lin shouldn't always mention marriage. I just want to say a few words for Master Lin, the Holy Majesty is not very happy, everyone serves the emperor together, Master Lin should also be considerate and considerate of the lower officials."

When Pei Jiqing said this, the expression on the corners of Lin Chen's eyes and eyebrows changed slightly. He wanted to use Pei Jiqing's matter to threaten Jueyun to compromise, but Jueyun was unmoved, and even blamed him a little, which really violated his intention .

"It's not that the old man is inconsiderate." Lin Chen finally sighed deeply, with concern for the country and the people in his eyes, "It's wrong to say that the emperor's background is not good, and there are discussions in the government and the public. The old man wants to confirm the queen, it is also true For the sake of the emperor."

"The lower officials know Master Lin's wishes, and the rumors are raging, so the emperor will care about it." Pei Jiqing pretended to frown, wondering: "It's just about the lower officials, and it's all thanks to Master Lin. As a tutor, you are the world The leader of scholars, if you are willing to rectify the name of the lower official, then..."

"This matter is easy to handle, those villains and old men will take care of it." Lin Chen covered his teacup and looked out of the window, "Forget it, it's already dark today, and this old man is too young to stay in Yangchunfang, so we should choose another day goodbye."

Pei Jiqing immediately got up and bid farewell, then went downstairs with Lin Chen, and got into the sedan chair after him to return home.This month, Jueyun was not summoned again, and Lin Chen finally stopped targeting him. When he brought up the matter of the emperor's birth, he could take out the "last decree" logically, so as to block the world's way of speaking, and let those who change their ways go to the palace. The princes and relatives of the women's family in the Lisai family gave up their hearts.

The sedan chair was staggering, and in a blink of an eye, it had arrived in front of Rong's mansion. Pei Jiqing lifted the hem of his clothes and walked through the screen wall. He had faintly seen a candlelight in the inner hall, and shook his head helplessly.

The emperor did not ask him to enter the palace, because he came directly.

It was very late at night, and there was silence in the deep palace.Inside the red wall, the pear blossoms are snow-white, and the fragrance is like mist. Bihe hurried past under the pear blossom tree, with a red food box on Bai Nen's arm.

Because Bi He was too timid, she was taught several times by the nanny in charge, but the emperor's mentality improved a lot. After returning to the palace, there was always a smile on that handsome face. Bi He suddenly felt that, in fact, this The errands are not so bad.

"Bihe, even if you are asked to make a cup of tea, it is slower than others!"

Hearing Madam Zhang in the Hall of Mental Cultivation calling her, Bi He hurriedly quickened her pace, and a thin layer of sweat covered her round face.It is true that the tea has not been changed for a long time now, but the emperor did not ask anyone to wait on him, and even specifically ordered not to enter the Suixin Hall, Bi He squinted at the ear chamber where Nanny Zhang was resting, and when she heard what was being discussed inside, she walked slowly stopped.

"There is a rumor outside that our emperor has foreign blood." Under the dim moonlight, the voice of Zhang Nanny cracking sunflower seeds came from the ear room, and Bi He couldn't help but stop, "If it weren't for the regent who killed many people when he was in power. Prince, it's definitely not his turn."

"Let's not say a few words about the emperor's affairs." In the ear room, another old maid hurriedly said: "It's just that the emperor favored your lord in the past, and recently he didn't let him into the palace. By the way, I heard something else. It turns out that the maid next to the master is also pregnant, because of the emperor's kindness, the two are still living in the Taimiao, but if the child is about to be born, the emperor must not tolerate him."

Bihe's cheeks were puffed up, and she felt that the handsome emperor shouldn't be talked about. Although she didn't understand anything, the emperor lived in the palace, and he was kind to them every day, even occasionally. Put on a face, it is true that you will not beat or punish, but it is much better than these nuns.

Bi He couldn't help feeling angry, and she decided to make a fuss in her heart. She put down the food box, picked up a broken brick from the corner of the wall, and threw it. He picked up the food box and ran into the palace with a snickering smile.

The Hall of Mental Cultivation was very quiet, and the maids who were guarding the night dozed off silently. Bi He walked to the Suixin Hall and knelt down, and said softly, "Your Majesty, my servants are coming in for tea."

There was no response from the Suixin Hall, Bi He glanced strangely, and the maid on duty said in a low voice: "Bi He, the emperor didn't ask for tea, nor did he ask anyone to come in to serve him, he must have fallen asleep, you should go back."

"En." Bi He nodded, feeling that she shouldn't disturb the emperor's rest, she took two steps back and then turned around to add, "If the emperor wants hot tea, he must bring it in."

Outside the imperial city, the cold moon is full of the sky, and the common people are resting separately.The door of Rong Shangshu's mansion is also locked. Although the emperor has not seen him alone for a long time, this honor is still unmatched. Looking at this Rong mansion, one can know that in the capital, there is only a construction team dedicated to the royal family. Only in less than two months can we drive out of this big house with seven entries and seven exits.

It's just that this house is gorgeous, with winding corridors, but there are very few people serving it.

"Recently, Lin Chen really didn't bother you any more. Instead, he deliberately targeted me and used my life experience to talk about things." In the slightly hot breath, someone spoke softly, "When he gets bigger, let's take out the Will, anyway, he is the one who said that my background is not good, let's see what he has to say then!"

The main wing of the Rong Mansion was filled with steam, and a slender snow-white hand stretched out from the gold-rimmed tub, and that hand tightly clasped the edge of the tub, almost inserting its nails into it.Tongtong lights flickered, shadowy figures overlapped on the walls hung with famous paintings from the previous dynasty, the sound of water and low-pitched panting sounded waves, and it took a long time to stop.

Pei Jiqing lay panting on the edge of the bathtub, her slightly thin shoulders were trembling, but her sharp face was flushed with a layer of bright red, like a woman who had put on rouge.But this smear of red is not as vulgar as rouge, but it slightly corrects his slightly pale complexion.

Pei Jiqing suddenly turned her head and gave the person behind her a hard look.

"It's rare for me to leave the palace, can't you be more gentle?" The voice was slightly aggrieved.

"It's hard to get out of the palace? All the ants on the ground know you." Pei Jiqing pushed him, nagging, "Get out! Tomorrow Chunwei will release the list, and the day after tomorrow the Liao Kingdom's embassy will enter Beijing. Why don't you see anything serious in your eyes!"

"Hey." The person behind him obediently stepped out of the bathtub to get dressed, then took a bath towel from the hanger and wiped it twice, and then said in surprise: "Master Rong, your towels are all made of brocade, which is even better than those in my palace." better."

"The emperor is coming, do you dare not prepare something?" Pei Jiqing was exhausted, rolled his eyes with force, tapped the edge of the tub with his fingers, "If the emperor finds it too comfortable, you can sleep in the yard."

"Yard? Are you really that bold? But it's not cold today, let's..." Before Jue Yun finished speaking, he was suddenly splashed with water. Jue Yun hid for a while, and took out another He handed over the golden hairpin and said with emotion: "You are so vulgar. It's either gold or gold. What did you say to me when I was young? A gentleman is like jade."

"A gentleman is like jade. Not only am I not a gentleman, but I'm also a villain." Pei Jiqing took the hairpin, wrapped her long hair loosely, and then rested her legs comfortably on the side of the bathtub. Anyone can tell the truth, his waist is still thin and tight, his legs are slender but weak and boneless, but there are old and new scars left on the porcelain-white skin.

Jueyun put on his clothes, walked out of the screen slowly, sat in front of the desk and opened the drawer, took out a volume of somewhat worn imperial decree from it, unfolded it interestingly, the expression on his face changed suddenly, and then turned into the Nuan Pavilion with the imperial decree in hand , "Uncle Pei, did you do this? Really..."

The decree stated that the crown prince's treachery was heinous, but Fu Yunjue was of foreign blood, so he was not allowed to marry a wife and have children. He had to choose the orthodox youngest son of the royal family to be raised in the palace, and he would inherit the lineage a hundred years later.

The handwriting on the "Decree" was not only the same as Fu Congling's, but also exuded the musty smell of old cloth. Jue Yun turned the decree to one side, and even saw some small holes like insects.

"I did it. No one else will help me. Don't worry." Pei Jiqing stood up and began to get dressed. He raised his head with a slightly smug look on his face, "If I go to work in an antique fake store, it will definitely be better than doing the same job." Saibei's medicine business needs to make money."

"You're still in business." Jue Yun frowned, and couldn't help showing some emperor's majesty, "According to the laws of my Great Zhou, officials are not allowed to engage in business."

"Ah... I don't do much..." Seeing his expression, Pei Jiqing felt a little flustered in his heart. It was all because Muzi's business was booming, and he was greedy for a while and was reluctant to withdraw from the partnership. After all, he is the emperor, so knowing the law and breaking the law should not be done.

"I won't do it again." Pei Jiqing was half dressed, with a timid tone in his tone, and he was about to step out of the tub and kneel down, "But I didn't take advantage of my position, but I just bought shares. The specific affairs are all Mu Zi..."

"All your handles are in my hands, so you should be more careful in the past."

Jue Yun bowed his head, covering his slightly trembling body in his arms.He had been to the former Pei Mansion, and he knew that Pei Jiqing was cautious, and he had always adhered to the principle of sailing ten thousand years carefully, not to mention buying shares in a firm, even if the palace salary was rewarded, he would not dare to spend it ostentatiously.

From this point of view, he was finally willing to let go of his guard.

"Uncle Pei, the moonlight is very good today." Jue Yun let go slowly, seeing the frightened expression of the person in front of him like a rabbit furry, and feeling the heat in his lower abdomen, he hastily suggested: "Let's go out for a stroll?"

Pei Jiqing didn't know what Jue Yun was thinking, she still had some lingering fears, she hurriedly put on her clothes and followed him out the side door, both of them had acacia scent on their bodies.

There is no curfew in the capital. Although Yishanfang is very quiet, other places are very lively.Jue Yun was either in the palace or in the Rong Mansion. He hadn't been out for a stroll for a long time. Although he was tall and big at the moment, his eyes were still as clear as a child's. Holding the candied haws and looking around at the night market, Pei Jiqing held him tightly. He sleeves, for fear that the child will get lost.

Jue Yun bought two candied haws, and even the children on the side of the road couldn't help but look sideways. Pei Jiqing rolled his eyes, his brows trembling angrily, and Jue Yun was born handsome. If he were fatter and uglier, people passing by would be afraid They all feel like they are mentally handicapped.

"Uncle Pei, I want that." Jue Yun stuffed the candied haws into his hand, stretched out his hand and pointed forward.

"What do you want? You still eat this kind of child's food. You don't want to lose face." Pei Jiqing said so, and still reached out to take the candied haws and held it up. "Go back quickly, I'm really afraid of being seen by others."

While complaining, Pei Jiqing looked in the direction of his finger, there was a stall selling ceramic ornaments, looking at the ceramic puppy sticking out his tongue on the stall, he suddenly couldn't laugh or cry, and raised his eyebrows meanly There was a gentle smile on his face.

"I really can't do anything about you." Pei Jiqing stepped forward and reached out to pick up the ceramic puppy. He stared at the puppy's dark eyes, then turned to look at Jueyun's gaze, his heart suddenly turned into a puddle of water, and then He handed over the copper plate.

The shopkeeper happily collected the money, and turned around to get the small box used for packing. Suddenly, someone rolled out from the inn on the street, followed by a messy sound of things falling to the ground. The person hurriedly picked up the package. There was nothing else in it. Just some heavy books, pen, ink, paper and inkstone.

"Obviously you have no money, and you still insist on it. I have never seen such a person!" The waiter squinted, followed by a few big men, "Hurry up and get out!"

Some people gathered around, the man raised his head, his eyes were bloodshot, his shoulders and forehead were bloodshot, and he was holding a dirty book in his hand.

Jue Yun couldn't see it, Pei Jiqing stopped him and walked forward, but saw that the man's face was familiar, although his body was stained with mud and blood, his face was still clear, it was the scholar Xu Qingyan from that day.

Xu Qingyan was taken aback for a moment, and had been pulled to the corner by Pei Jiqing. He was standing upright before, but now he took a step back suddenly, and hurriedly explained: "I didn't want to pay on credit. When I came here before, the boss said My son, if I can’t pay the money, I can do some handyman to pay off the debt, and now I suddenly changed my mind. If he didn’t say it, I wouldn’t live in his shop.”

Although the waiter in the shop is a bit rude, it is only natural to collect money for staying in the shop. Jue Yun met Xu Qingyan in the palace examination. It was probably dark at night, and he didn't recognize him. Suddenly, he felt a little jealous in his heart, and took out the silver and gave it to him, "Go change a house." Bar."

Xu Qingyan was still like a fool, shaking his head hastily, "I don't want other people's money."

Jue Yun thought his writing was good, but he didn't expect to be so stubborn, so he frowned, "Where do you live if you don't want money?"

"If I don't give you money, I will live in my house first." Pei Jiqing took his words, and said softly: "Chunwei will release the list tomorrow, and you can get a salary when you get an official position. It will not be too late to pay me back then. Now that you are still injured, Don't want to take medicine?"

Xu Qingyan was stunned for a moment, the pain came faintly from his forehead, he couldn't bear it anymore, he hesitated for a moment, then nodded.

Along the way, Jue Yun held the puppy in his hands, making it clear that I was not very happy, Pei Jiqing was a little bit dumbfounded, but still brought Xu Qingyan the wound medicine and put it on the table, Jue Yun took the wound medicine , said viciously: "Don't be polite, why is the article written well, but people are so dumb."

"Who are you?" Xu Qingyan was stunned, and suddenly remembered that he had written an article scolding Pei Jiqing, so he hurriedly explained, "What I wrote a few days ago is not counted."

"That inn often receives scholars, and it does make people do some work to replace the inn money, so it has a good reputation and can attract the next generation of scholars to stay in the inn." Pei Jiqing saw his sallow face, He took out some snacks from the cabinet again, "The reason why you were driven away was precisely because you were bewitched the day before yesterday. Mr. Lin is not going to attack me now, so he will naturally drive you accomplices away."

Xu Qingyan was stunned for a moment when he heard it, and felt that it made sense in his heart. He put down his guard and smiled brightly, and reached out to take the snack, "It's my fault, I told them to stop writing articles to scold you, and I told people to go to Laorong The ancestral hall of the adults to worship."

"The world is not black and white. You only see me building ancestral halls, but you don't know what kind of person I am." Pei Jiqing was startled for a moment, as if she didn't expect this person to speak for herself, and then added "Forget it, you've just come to the capital, and you haven't stepped into an official career, you will always understand these things. If you win in the spring, what kind of official position do you plan to do?"

"Master Rong, I want to enter the Ministry of Criminal Justice!" Xu Qingyan let go of his thoughts, and his voice suddenly became very firm: "Students are willing to go to the Ministry of Criminal Justice to investigate the case, and I hope that I will never be wronged again."

Pei Jiqing was stunned again, and then smiled gently.

As the night was getting darker, Xu Qingyan bandaged his wound, and was taken into the guest room by the maid to rest. After the maid left, Jueyun came out from behind the screen, and Pei Jiqing put on the cloak and hood for him, "Okay, fortunately no one recognizes him, tonight You also went out and wandered, go back to the palace."

"You intend to let him enter the Ministry of Criminal Justice because Lin Chen is already the Grand Tutor, so you want to install your own people in the Ministry of Criminal Justice to gradually divide the forces he has strengthened before." Jue Yun frowned, "I think he has a good literary talent, but he can't do things well. If you turn a corner, it may not be available to you in the future."

"That's okay." Pei Jiqing shook his head, raised his eyes to look at Jue Yun's eyes, and then said calmly: "In my previous life, for the sake of power and position, it was inevitable that I would form cliques for selfish interests, but honest people should not be ruined by party disputes, let alone, I also hope that Da Zhou will not be wronged again."

Moon Shadow swayed, and Jue Yun followed in silence, as if he didn't expect him to say such a thing, Pei Jiqing remained silent, and finally smiled back at the same time.

It turns out that time has been mild and has already quietly changed everything.

Thirteen years ago, they met in a bloody storm. He was a child of a foreign race who did not know etiquette, and he was a courtier who was criticized for gaining and losing.

Looking back in time, Pei Jiqing seemed to see at the same time that a few years ago, a child was kicking stones and following him.

Fortunately, we met for a lifetime, and after all, we became better people for each other.

☆、First favorite 12 (end)

In the early morning, when the Chunwei released the list, the emperor held a feast of kindness and honor in the Qionglin Garden behind the Yingying Hall in the palace to entertain the new scholars. At this time, the apricot blossoms were in full bloom. Banqueting together in the apricot grove in spring symbolizes that the country is full of talents and flourishing day by day.

Xu Qingyan's literary talents are outstanding, so he was selected as the candidate.Under the scorching apricot blossoms, he was wearing a brand-new green shirt and knelt down to thank him. Jue Yun thought that he would be very surprised and dumbfounded when he saluted, but this person described him as elegant and upright, very heavy and calm, but there was still a scar on his forehead Floating in a cold sweat.

Jue Yun looked at Pei Jiqing, who was standing far behind Xu Qingyan and smiling. He must have told Xu Qingyan how to salute and thank him after he left last night.

Before the banquet, the rewards were routinely awarded, and the champions were all appointed as officials in the cabinet. Only Tanhua Xu Qingyan bestowed the third-rank Minister of the Ministry of Punishment.

Jue Yun raised his hand to signal for everyone to sit at the table. The maids and servants lined up and served first-class palace swallows as an appetizer. Most of the new scholars came from poor backgrounds, not to mention that they had never seen precious ingredients. I feel unable to eat chopsticks.

Jue Yun didn't like these small and delicate dishes, so he only drank half a sip of the soup to show everyone not to be cautious. At this time, the maid came slowly and whispered softly beside him.

"To be able to have a banquet with you all today is really my great fortune." Jue Yun got up after pouring wine, and said loudly: "The envoy from the Liao Kingdom will come tomorrow, and I still have a lot of business to deal with, so I won't accompany you for the time being."

After speaking, everyone got up and knelt down together, and the dishes were brought to the dining table one by one. Lin Chen, who was sitting in the chief seat, got up tremblingly, and left with Jueyun after a while.

Lin Chen had been in the Ministry of Punishment for more than twenty years, and his disciples and old officials were all over it. At this moment, Jue Yun suddenly stuffed a new Jinshi into the Ministry of Punishment. He has been an official for many years, so he naturally knew what Jue Yun was going to do.

Lin Chen is over sixty years old, and behind him is Xiao Wansheng, a first-rank general, as his son-in-law, but why he can't always see the situation clearly, Pei Jiqing watched him staggeringly follow him coldly, and thought it was a little funny.

When Pei Jiqing turned her head, she saw Xu Qingyan staring timidly at the wine glass in front of her, so she reached out and patted him on the shoulder. Xu Qingyan turned her head suddenly, and saw Pei Jiqing draw up her sleeves to toast, and nodded slightly to him.

The banquet was still going on, Jue Yun walked back to the Hall of Mental Cultivation, and saw Bi He standing in front of two servants with his back on his back, holding two trays in their hands.

"Ready?" Jue Yun's voice was extremely soft, the corners of his mouth forming a gentle arc, Bi He turned and knelt down, but was lifted up by Jue Yun, with an excited smile on his round face, "Your Majesty, everything is ready! "

Jueyun was wearing a bright yellow uniform at this time, and all his long hair was bundled in a golden dragon hair crown on his head. He stretched his arms, and Bihe and two other court ladies stepped forward and took off the uniform and hair crown on his body, leaving only an ironed body. Bright yellow tunic.

"This dress is made by the servants in person, every stitch and thread is very careful, and the dragon is embroidered so lifelike!" Bihe's voice was filled with excitement and pride, and then she lifted the red collar with her snow-white and round hands, and decided to wear it. Yun raised his chest and raised his head, and they put on the loose dress layer by layer.

Finally, Bi He tied the belt adorned with pearls and jade for him, Jue Yun shook his wide sleeves, adjusted the belt with lowered eyebrows, and walked slowly to the bronze mirror.

Da Zhou ruled the world with fire virtue. In the bronze mirror, this dress is like a red fire. On it, the colorful dragon soars and leaps among the clouds. Jue Yun turns his head. The heavy belt outlines a straight and slender waistline. He raises his head, his eyebrows are fierce But there is three points of gentleness, just young and handsome, which cannot be expressed in words.

Bi He and the maid behind her were all stunned, and after a while, she blushed and said excitedly: "The emperor is wearing a dress, it looks really good, as if preparing for a big wedding..."

"Nonsense! The wedding dress is different from this..."

Before Bi He could finish her sentence, she was already pushed by the people behind her. She shut her mouth obediently, but she felt very wronged in her heart. She had never seen a big wedding, but she just felt like it when she saw it.

With a smile on Jue Yun's face, he raised his hand to take out a few gold beads from the small cabinet, and then said with a smile, "These were originally intended to be used on hair crowns. The clothes are well made, and now I reward you."

"Your Majesty." Before Jue Yun finished speaking, the servants outside the door knelt softly, "Lord Lin begs to see you."

A bit of impatience appeared between Jue Yun's eyebrows, he stretched out his hand to dismiss the maid and servant, and said in a low voice: "Tell."

Lin Chen lifted the hem of his clothes and knelt on the ground half trembling. Jue Yun only ordered him to be given a seat, his eyes still resting on the bronze mirror, and after a long while he said: "Master Lin is not going to have a banquet with the Xinke Scholars, come here Any advice?"

"Your Majesty, according to the usual example, the award of Jinshi in the new department today must first enter the cabinet." Lin Chen slowly got up and sat down, speaking rather rudely, "Then Xu Qingyan has no talent or virtue, and he will go to the cabinet first if he doesn't practice and study in the cabinet." The Ministry of Punishment is full of practical affairs, and the veteran really feels that it is inappropriate."

"Xu Qingyan has no talent or virtue in high school, Mr. Lin, do you think I have no talents?" Jue Yun turned around, the tenderness in his eyes was gone, only the majesty of the emperor was evident, "Could it be that Mr. Lin is already in the ranks?" Sangong, do you think I intend to take away your power and send newcomers to divide your power in the Ministry of Punishment?"

"The old minister dare not." Lin Chen meant exactly this, but he didn't expect Jue Yun to say it directly, and hurriedly stood up and knelt on the ground, "Every word and deed of the old minister is for the sake of the country."

"Master Lin, please hurry up, and I didn't criticize you." Jue Yun put away his expression just now, and pretended to comfort him, "Master Lin has worked hard and accomplished a lot, I just lost my word for a while."

After closing and releasing, Lin Chen's forehead was already dripping with sweat, he looked at Jue Yun's uniform, frowned and asked: "The emperor will meet the envoys tomorrow, but will he go in a formal dress?"

Jue Yun nodded, "The dress has just arrived, so I hurried back to the palace to have a try."

"My Great Zhou ruled the world with the virtue of fire. In terms of shape, the red color is the highest, but the Liao Kingdom is a foreign country after all. If you wear a formal dress to receive..." Lin Chen clearly had something in his words, but he still pretended to be difficult, "It seems a little inappropriate. "

"The envoy from the Liao Kingdom is here to show my sincerity." Jue Yun frowned, "Why did Master Lin say something wrong?"

"Your Majesty's biological mother is from the Liao Kingdom, and there have been discussions in the public. If your Majesty still treats the Liao Kingdom as a favor, I am afraid that someone will say that I, Da Zhou, have become a subsidiary of his Liao Kingdom..." Lin Chen raised his eyes, He tentatively said: "The minister asked the emperor to make the daughter of a famous family in the Great Zhou Dynasty the empress, which is exactly what I meant."

"My background is indeed not good. Thanks to Aiqing's thoughtful thinking, the envoys from the Liao Kingdom will come to the banquet tomorrow, and all the officials will also be present." Jue Yun patted Lin Chen on the shoulder, with a look of half-difficulty and half-comfort on his brows, "At that time , I will definitely answer Aiqing."

Lin Chen knelt down to salute, his expression finally relaxed, and even a little proud, whether it was the regent or Fu Yunhui, no matter whose turn it was, he would finally have the confidence to hold the court firmly in his hands.

In the evening of the next day, the envoys of the Liao Kingdom entered the capital. For the first time since the death of the Supreme Emperor, the capital was lit with a little celebration. From the imperial city to the border of Yishanfang, countless street lights overlapped and stretched, and Liao Kingdom vehicles drove past in front of Chang'an Street. , the envoy in Chinese clothes straddled a tall white horse, followed by ten carriages full of exotic treasures.

Pei Jiqing stood on the gate of the imperial city looking out, Jue Yun was standing beside him in uniform, he stretched out his hand to dismiss the attendants, and while there was no one around, he quickly put his hand on the waist of the person in front of him.

"emperor!"

The guards rushed up the city wall suddenly, scaring Jue Yun almost to the ground, he frowned and turned around, "What's the matter?"

"At Taimiao..." The guard timidly put the thing on the ground, and said quickly, "Here's this thing."

Before Jue Yun could ask any more questions, the guards knew the intention and left the city wall.

Jue Yun lowered his eyes and saw a small package on the ground. He reached out to open the package, revealing a celadon urn.

"Did I let Fu Congjin go, but he became impatient." Jue Yun stared at the thing tightly, and stopped Pei Jiqing behind, "Come here..."

"Stop barking." Pei Jiqing couldn't laugh or cry, "That's me."

"That's Pei Jiqing." Pei Jiqing added: "Don't get kicked to death, I want a grand funeral."

Jue Yun was speechless: "..."

Pei Jiqing picked up the urn and suddenly let out a long sigh, "He probably put it down."

Jue Yun probably didn't know Fu Congjin's complicated feelings for him, but he still didn't ask much, as if he already understood what was going on, Pei Jiqing took out a letter from the package and opened it, then closed it gently, lowered his eyebrows and said: "Fu Congjin said, Lin Chen sent Dongchang to the Ancestral Temple many times, not only paying attention to him, but also always paying attention to the child in Wanqing's belly, and asked us to be more careful to prevent him from using Fu Yunhui's son to make trouble."

Even if you become No.1 in the world, you cannot avoid these endless struggles.

Jue Yun's face suddenly felt a little tired, and he stretched out his hand to hold Pei Jiqing in his arms. Suddenly, fireworks exploded in the sky. Jue Yun lowered his head and kissed his eyebrows, and said in a low voice: "The envoy will enter the palace immediately, I'm going back to change clothes , come quickly too."

Pei Jiqing turned her head, briefly touched his lips, and then watched Jue Yun leave.

He raised his eyes quietly, and there was laughter and laughter in the distance. The lights had just come on, as if to cover up the bloody atmosphere that once filled the city. Even the Fuxi Palace at the outermost edge of the imperial city was resplendent and resplendent because of Fu Congjin's renovation.The capital city is indeed a good place, people come from all directions, some seek fame, some seek wealth, bustling and busy.

He used to be mean and indifferent, and felt that this imperial city was full of chills, every brick and every brick was forged with human blood.

Just as there would be Lin Chen without Fu Congjin, and Dongchang without Lin Chen, the struggle in the world is like the rising and setting of the sun, never ending.

But looking back now, I can only see the glazed golden tiles glowing like the snow in the past under the red light, and in the distance, tourists are bustling past the imperial city, and the sound of hawking is endless.

Zimo Hongchen, Floating Life is so beautiful.Look up at the 10 houses, and turn around with carved beams and painted buildings.

The blue bricks under the city gate were worn smooth, and countless people had passed by there. He closed his eyes, and his memories changed like a revolving lantern.For the first time, he secretly learned to write in the Prince's Mansion, and then waited for the release of the list in Chunwei, changed into a crimson official uniform, followed Fu Congling out of the palace gate, Fu Congjin came back from outside the Great Wall on a white horse, and invited them to drink together.

The memory is solidified on the day when I followed Jueyun to the city wall, Jueyun took his hand and asked, if I were the emperor, would you stay with me all the time.

Looking around, there are tens of millions of people in the world, just like the thousands of obstacles in the world, which can never be counted.

Fortunately, in this life, I met the best one among thousands of people, so the road ahead is boundless and I feel fearless.

Pei Jiqing raised her head, after all she no longer had the old fear of heights, her snow-white face was stained with a layer of tenderness by the red light.

"Master Rong." A soldier ran up the city wall, then knelt down and said, "The envoys of the Liao Kingdom are ready to take their seats, and all your lords have also entered the imperial city. Go quickly, we are guarding here."

Pei Jiqing nodded, smiled and walked towards the imperial city.

In the square outside Xuande Palace in the imperial city, the sound of leisurely silk and bamboo has been heard from afar. The servant invited Pei Jiqing to sit down. He looked up, and in front of him was Lin He who was dressed in a splendid attire. He was actually sitting there in the clothes of an envoy. With a sly smile like a cat on his face, he reached out and raised a glass of wine.

Although she didn't know why Lin He had to wait so long to sneak in, Pei Jiqing still laughed at his appearance, and raised her hand to raise her wine glass.

The golden wine glass was inlaid with jade, and the rose-colored wine inside was sparkling, and the sharp voice of the waiter came from a distance.

"The Emperor is here—"

All the ministers stood up quickly to attend, and knelt down on both sides of the road in unison. Amidst the sound of long live, Jue Yun walked slowly in a red dress. He rolled up his wide sleeves, turned around, and said with a smile, "Your honor is flat."

The sound of silk and bamboo sounded again, and the dancers came out on both sides of the hall. The messenger stepped forward to salute, and then said in a loud voice: "My lord of the Daliao Kingdom once made friends with the Great Zhou Dynasty. Recently, I heard that the new emperor was enthroned, so I sent a golden Guanyin One, this golden Avalokitesvara came out of a desert grotto, with the essence of the sun and the moon, it is very effective. Today, I present it to the Emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty, and I wish you a long life."

After the envoy finished speaking, doubts arose from all around. It is true that the Liao Kingdom did not come to congratulate the sage king immediately after he ascended the throne. If the Liao lord had just learned of the sage king's enthronement, then the previous rumors that the Liao kingdom sent troops to help the sage king would naturally not be attacked. self-defeating.

Pei Jiqing suddenly felt very refreshed. He raised his wine glass again, and said to Lin He who sat down after thanking him just now: "Thank you."

"I'm not here today to help you." Lin He raised his glass, rolled his amber eyes, but kept silent, "Come, let's have a drink."

Pei Jiqing was taken aback for a moment, then frowned slightly, "What do you mean?"

"Don't worry, I won't send a killer to assassinate me. What are you worried about?" Lin He raised his eyebrows and poured him a glass of wine, "Just wait and see."

Before he finished speaking, Xiao Wansheng came directly holding the jug, as if he was determined to get him drunk, just as he filled a glass of wine, Lin He immediately stopped him and said, "Okay, he can't drink any more today , I have drunk enough, and I will be drunk if I drink any more."

"Just get drunk when you're drunk, what's the big deal." Xiao Wansheng held up the wine pot, and it took him a while to see Lin He's face clearly, "Mom, it's you!"

"Don't destroy the friendship between the two countries." Lin He glared at him, "Come on, I'll drink with you."

After drinking for three rounds, I was a bit tired from walking around, the dancers also left separately, Jueyun got up, his red wide sleeves were filled with the wind, all the important officials present also got up one after another, thinking that Jueyun was going back to the palace to rest.

"All your lovers are here today, I have one more thing to do." Jue Yun paused for half a step, and took the imperial decree from Bi He, "I am from a different race, and there are many rumors in the market. Very frightened, Grand Tutor Lin came to see me the day before yesterday and suggested that I first decide on a queen candidate and prepare for the big wedding when the filial piety period expires."

The surroundings were quiet, Lin Chen suddenly raised his head, a hint of joy appeared on his wrinkled face, and he was even ready to stand up and thank En as the country's uncle.

"In my hand is the last decree of the Supreme Emperor. In the past, the crown prince seized the throne. He committed an unforgivable crime. He had no choice but to pass on the Tianzi Sword to me, but after all, my blood is not pure." Jue Yun paused for a moment, "The Supreme Emperor has deliberately made this decree for thousands of years. , I am not allowed to marry."

The wine glass in Lin Chen's hand fell, and the discussions around him instantly boiled, almost all talking about how difficult it is for the emperor.

"Your Majesty." Lin Chen stood up abruptly, his expression lost all demeanor, "If your Majesty does not get married, who will the country be handed over to for thousands of years?"

"I sent the imperial physician to the Taimiao. The maid beside Fu Yunhui is pregnant with a son, who will give birth in about five months. Fu Yunhui knows that he has committed a serious crime, and he is in constant fear. His health is deteriorating. When the prince is born, I will take him to the palace to raise him." Jue Yun Instead of looking at Lin Chen, he held up the imperial decree and said, "Rong Luan."

Pei Jiqing attended immediately and quickly knelt down in front of Jueyun.

"After Rong Aiqing was loyal and good to the court, he helped me to return to the court in times of crisis. I have a half-teacher's friendship with me. I entrust this will to him for preservation." Jue Yun lowered his head, his brows were solemn, and he gently pushed away The servant who was about to come to serve, "Rong Aiqing, this is the emperor's last decree, please come and receive it yourself."

Pei Jiqing prostrated deeply on the ground, raised the hem of his clothes and stood up, walked slowly in front of Jueyun to receive the order. He stretched out his hands and paused for a moment, but Jueyun did not put down the imperial order.

Not knowing why, Pei Jiqing secretly raised her eyes.

"Pei Jiqing."

Jue Yun's voice was very soft.

Pei Jiqing was startled, his heart suddenly flashed like a thunderstorm, never expecting that Jueyun would call him by that name.

When the imperial decree touched the palm of his hand, Jue Yun suddenly lowered his eyes, and his eyes at [-] o'clock were filled with affection like water.

Suddenly, not far away, fireworks were in full bloom, and golden rain fell like a waterfall in the Milky Way. Amidst the sound of fireworks, everyone raised their heads. At this moment, Jue Yun put down the imperial decree and clasped his hands tightly.

"Today you and I are both wearing red clothes, we are married."

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