sunset fever

On the sixth day of the lunar new year, people worship the God of Poverty. Originally, people should gradually pick up tools for livelihood in the leisurely festival, but this time is different. Before the sky is bright, there is a large army of soldiers and horses sent by the imperial court, fully armed, Scattered in Yangjing City and guarded various places in an orderly manner, the team of Chen Mixie and others completely turned against the officers and soldiers, attacked fiercely from the east of the city, and joined forces with the small number of people in the city, resulting in prosperity The market is in chaos.

Qianzhi Pavilion is considered a quiet place. When Chen Bizhen arrived, Chen Mao happened to be there. In the hall, there were already Beiwei King Chen Taoshao, Prime Minister Zhao Zhaiwu, and important ministers Liang Wenge, Qiang Sizhi, Qu Fangli, etc.; the dim light was lit , the last bright colors appeared in the sky, and a bowl of tea was served, which was bitter and strong.

Chen Bizhen took his seat, everyone saluted and greeted them, Qu Fangli immediately reported: "Your Majesty, if it weren't for the cooperation of other generals' soldiers and horses, Chen Mizhen would not be able to succeed, but the troublesome thing now is that they have too many people. And most of the people are willing to let him attack the city.”

"How is Dongshi now?" Chen Bizhen asked.

Qu Fangli replied: "Many people are hiding in their homes, so it is unlikely that the market will open. In addition, due to the crisis at the border, most of the troops of Weichen stayed in Qiongshe, so the resistance was somewhat weak."

Chen Bizhen simply put it on in the morning, his eyes were sore from staying up late, he clenched his fists tightly, and said in a low voice: "Prime Minister Zhao, if we transfer the troops from Chongcheng and nearby to the east, will there be any chance of winning?"

"Your Majesty," Zhao Zhaiwu got up and said with a bow, "The ultimate goal of the rebels is Chongcheng, Dingzhen Hall and your chair in the hall. At this time, Chongcheng can't relax. As for the east, with troops Look, repression is not a problem."

People's words are a bit fierce, like a powerless struggle, analysis and thinking are all on paper, no one knows what will happen after dawn today.

Chen Taoshao, who was always silent, suddenly stood up, frowned, and said slowly: "Forgive me, Your Majesty, Prime Minister Zhao, we can no longer deceive ourselves and others. Now, King Guirong and King Yanfeng Cooperate sincerely, rely on a few generals, and have sufficient troops and food; look at the border, Qianling has been invaded by foreign enemies, and tens of thousands of soldiers will be killed and injured; and Yaotai, corrupt officials are rampant, and the people are restless, and many turmoil has broken out recently... ...Yongzhou and Fenjiang have not yet recovered from the floods of the past year, and everything is unknown. I know that His Majesty is a person who knows, but now, we are here to make ourselves safe, and there is no relief! "

Chen Taoshao, calm and thoughtful, with a handsome face, a pair of deep peach eyes, handsome and light eyebrows, he is not as childish as Chen Bizhen, at the age of thirty, he has been the most loyal playmate of the crown prince, and was once a young man. The emperor's most capable confidant once saved Chen Bizhen's life with his own blood in Shishan.

Now, the two of them looked at each other, and there was no sense of accommodating communication in their eyes. Chen Bizhen was a little depressed, he gritted his teeth, looked straight at the angry person, nodded, and said, "What good idea does King Beimei have? Tell the adults to listen."

"I just hope that I can discuss the matter as it is, instead of making a gorgeous and dignified plan, and then waiting to die in this extravagant coffin in Chongcheng." Chen Taoshao seemed to be disregarding any respect and etiquette, he lost all his usual elegance, His eyes were terribly red, and he suddenly rushed from the chair to Chen Butian, grabbing the collar of his dragon robe with one hand.

Loudly said: "Your Majesty, look at your poor people! Look at the weather-beaten Yan Kingdom! Think about your father, who has already gone west!"

Literally, there were some sad and pleading words, but Chen Taoshao's rough words could be said to be too direct rebellion and coercion.Chen Bizhen was pulled forward and was pressed heavily on the chair by him. He was also very angry immediately, and said in a calm voice: "I have listened to the opinions of all the ministers, and spent several days and nights thinking about the best plan to resolve this matter. Yes, I can die for my country, can you?"

Chen Bizhen's words were like the wind with a shower, light and fluttering, but everywhere there was a bone-chilling coolness.

Qu Fangli rushed up and restrained Chen Taoshao, Zhao Zhaiwu hurriedly warned: "King Beimei, at this time, there should be no more internal strife."

The sky was a little brighter, and it was probably another sunny day in early spring. Chen Taoshao's face suddenly turned a little grim in the candlelight. He raised his face and smiled, and stared at Zhao Zhaiwu fiercely. He broke free from Qu Fangli's shackles, and said : "In another day, it will not be internal strife."

The words have multiple meanings, it depends on how the listener is willing to interpret, Qu Fangli still wanted to move forward, but Chen Bizhen waved his hand to stop him, he was a little desperate, even trembling when he exhaled, when Chen Taoshao's words fell, he stood aside Uncle Chen Mao, who had been listening quietly, suddenly panted heavily, his face was pale, he straightened his waist and held his heart, and fainted on the ground.

There was a disorderly chaos on the street, and the common people were trying to find a way to go to the shops to grab some commonly used things. It was not yet noon, and the sun, with the warmth of spring, was hanging obliquely in the light blue sky.Yan Xiu picked up a round basket, and was coerced by people walking around, so he walked in a mess, passing by a big medicine shop, there was a queue in front of the door, Yan Xiu was also going to buy something, so that Chen The medicine Mao needs to take at any time is ready.

He was dressed in dark gray clothes, the color was inconspicuous, and he was still the same, neat and elegant, with the lantern hairpin always pinned to his head, he waited in the queue, only listening to the few people in front of him discussing something in a low voice, When the emperor was mentioned, Chen Taoshao was also mentioned.

"My lord," Yan Xiu immediately bowed to those people, and asked softly, "I'm interrupting you, what's the matter?"

The man was probably a son of a rich man, and he replied politely: "Chen Taoshao, the king of Beiwei, was originally the emperor's confidant, but now, because he is dissatisfied with the tyranny of the emperor, he is furious in front of the ministers, and King Xihe fainted in anger. I heard that King Bei Wei is going to form an alliance with King Gui Rong to capture Yangjing together."

The people behind were still pushing and shoving, Yan Xiu tried his best to stand upright, he clenched the basket tightly in his hands, and deliberately sighed: "A few days ago, it was peaceful, why did there suddenly become more chaos?"

"You live here, of course you don't know much about it. The abuse of laborers in Yaotai has aroused great public outrage," the young man pursed his lips and frowned, and said, "but this king of Beiming is different from the current emperor. , is a rare talent in a century, and he is very good at governing people and government affairs. If there is no assistance from him these years, how can there be peace in the middle school for you and me to grow up?"

A group of soldiers came from nowhere and spread out on this street. Yan Xiu was about to ask more questions, but the crowd became more and more crowded. Knowing that he didn't dare to stay longer, he bought something and went back.

King He's mansion was still surrounded by a solemn and dignified atmosphere, after entering the door, some servants would carry things down.Chen Mao has been bedridden for a whole day and night, Yan Xiu has given him the best prescription, the illness is still old, just need to rest.

Chen Mao's residence was not incensed, and there was only the aftertaste of the sprayed potion. The maid greeted Yan Xiu, and Yan Xiu went to see Chen Mao's condition; Lying quietly, probably fell asleep.

Yan Xiu went to sit at the table in the outer hall, ready to write a new prescription, and to use the added medicine. After a while, Princess He Rao Yanluo came, she asked the servant girl to bring some dried and fresh fruits, and served tea again, Yan Xiu immediately stood up and saluted.

Rao Yanluo smiled lightly and said: "I'm sorry to trouble you to run away again, there is a lot of chaos outside, if you need anything urgently, I will tell you to go to the housekeeper."

"I haven't heard the news outside for a long time. I just went out for a while, so it's okay." After Yan Xiu replied, he was ordered by Rao Yanluo to sit down again. The two of them gathered around the table. Lung disease is an old disease, and it needs long-term treatment, and it should be inconvenient to participate in political affairs in the near future."

The sugar sunflower peeled off the russet crispy shell, and ate the white kernels into her mouth. Rao Yanluo called the servant next to her, leaned over to her ear, and said something that Yan Xiu couldn't hear.

After the servant took the order to leave, Rao Yanluo suppressed his voice and said: "It's quiet here, but I don't know what kind of chaos has become in Chongcheng City. It's safer for the prince to lie here. Your Majesty is only seventeen or eighteen. But he has to face life and death alone, he has been close to the prince since he was a child, and he is also close to me, we treat him as an ordinary child, no different from ours."

"I can feel that he trusts you the most," Yan Xiu said.

Rao Yanluo said, "He also believes in you."

Maybe it was because he once thought about killing the king in anger, Yan Xiu felt a little guilty in a second, he shook his head humbly, and didn't say anything more.

The concubine was a smart person, so she handed Yan Xiu a red orange and said, "He was different from other children since he was a child. Insidious and secretly fighting, robbing is also based on ability. There are many brothers in the upper echelons, and most of them are greedy for the crown prince, and he has suffered too much cynicism, exclusion and suppression."

But Yan Xiu asked: "Your Majesty... has he ever had a woman other than a queen?"

"There are maids who have been in the conservatory, and I chose three. After getting along, he can't say that he likes it very much, nor does he hate it. He is just like this. If he likes it, he likes it. The requirements for 'like' are extremely high."

Yan Xiu also knew from the beginning that it is impossible for a high-ranking person to lack good luck because of poverty. When Chen Bizhen was young, he was also one of the people in the Qing Palace who accompanied him to play and indulge.It's an old rule, even Rao Yanluo said it with a bit of teasing pride, but Yan Xiu subconsciously couldn't stand it, he thought too much and gave himself a headache.

He casually responded: "Yes, I can see it."

"If it weren't for the current chaos, the palace would soon be drafting girls. What I was thinking a few days ago was that your majesty will be a father next year." Rao Yanluo finished speaking and took a sip of tea.

Yan Xiu peeled open the orange in his hand, and the sweet and sour aroma came out, as if hanging on the tip of a person's nose. It was clear and sticky, and he replied, "Oh."

The sad aspect is that with regard to Chen Bizhen's harem, others feel that it is very natural, and they can discuss it freely without any worries, but Yan Xiu can't. He was not born in the same exquisite cage as them, so he always thinks directly, and finally Feel it fully.

He is just a medical officer with little power.

After a while, the maid who was pointed out by Rao Yanluo came. She was holding a mahogany lacquer plate, which was lined with red cloth. On the cloth was a square box. When the things were put down, the maid backed away, and Rao Yanluo opened it. Take things out of the box.

It is a bracelet made of a whole piece of jade with colorful emerald greens. Rao Yanluo didn't dare to ask Yan Xiu directly because she didn't understand Yan Xiu's temper. She looked at him gently and said: "This jade is very beautiful. , worthy of you, I will give it here.”

Yan Xiu knew a little bit about rocks, he could see that it was such an expensive and good thing, so he was not ready to accept it, he just peeled off the orange in his hand, he was a little surprised.

"What are you rejecting? The matter between you and him is raging everywhere." Rao Yanluo called the servant over again, and grabbed Yan Xiu's hand by herself, covered it with the silk handkerchief, and put the bracelet on easily.

Yan Xiu said, "Thank you, Princess."

He instantly felt a sense of surrender, and he didn't know what he was yielding to, but he didn't resist this feeling. Rao Yanluo was gentle and quick-witted. Both Yan Xiu and Yan Xiu had seen through each other, and they both thought that the other party might be more difficult to guess. .

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