Emperor's Trophy

After Jiang Ning contradicted Yuan Zhao face to face, Yuan Zhao restrained himself for some reason.

This day is the Spring Festival, and the leaders of the twelve tribes from the north and the south gather in the royal court to celebrate the Spring Festival.

In the early morning, Yuanzhao received the headman and envoys, performed the court whip spring ceremony, and then went to the grassland outside the city to worship the god of spring.

A raging bonfire has been lit in the field, and Wu Zhu dances beside the bonfire holding a blessing utensil.

A sorcerer in a white robe and half a silver mask is dancing the Nuo dance beside the fire. There are vertical marks drawn with chicken blood on the center of his brows. Copper bells, accompanied by the sound of drums, his body flipped and danced, his long hair was braided into countless braids, and countless silver bells were also densely hanging on it, and the bare feet carved like jade were also painted with bright red paint, and the ankles The bell bracelet, Lingling, possesses a charming charm that can be both male and female.

Countless men, women and children shouted and applauded.

Uncle Hu Guo under Yuanyuan Wang's tent swallowed a mouthful of saliva: "Look at that waist, it's so exciting, no wonder my sister is so fond of it, I heard that it was a dance that caught my sister's eyes."

Yuan Zhao glanced at him across the eyes, but did not speak. Uncle Hu Guo suddenly remembered that although Yuan Zhao usually spoke very vulgar, but after all, he was the son of his sister, and it was not good for him to talk like this, so he quickly changed the subject. : "I brought you a lot of toys, and I will send them to you in a while."

Yuan Zhao was a little unhappy. He heard the sound of horse racing in the distance. It was obvious that someone had snatched the white sheep's tail. Uncle Hu Guo said, "Would you like to go to the horse race to relax?"

Yuan Zhao lazily said: "The most outstanding warriors of the twelve tribes are here. If I go, I will fall into the prestige of the royal court, and my mother will be angry again after a while. That's all, where is grandpa?"

Hu Guojiu said: "I'm still discussing things with King Changguang, and I'll be here in a while."

A mocking smile appeared on the corner of Yuan Zhao's mouth. Knowing that he was the king here, and he was still the grandson that his grandfather relied on most, he still chose to discuss important matters with King Changguang first. He was just a puppet, a puppet. .

Uncle Hu Guo was still muttering: "Why is the king so quiet today, not going out for a stroll? It's so lively, there are beautiful girls everywhere, whoever the king likes, he will be called into the king's tent..." He was so happy that he almost wanted to go out immediately. Just go out and jump among the girls dressed like flowers and butterflies.

Yuan Zhao was out of interest, turned his head and saw Jiang Ning standing beside him, his eyes were indifferent, as if the singing and dancing outside, beauties and wine, and strong horses and bonfires had nothing to do with him.

Yuan Zhao suddenly turned his head to the side, a little curious, and called Jiang Ning over: "Don't you think you are a soldier? Let me see your skills today. Here are the warriors of our twelve tribes in Beiqi. Three items Fighting, one horse racing, one wrestling, one shooting sheep, you take my king's order and play for me, go and take down the wolf tooth necklaces of the three competitions, and become the strongest white wolf leader."

Jiang Ning touched his shoulder with one hand, bowed slightly and said, "Follow the king's order."

Yuan Zhao was very interested. Seeing Jiang Ning stepping out and going to the horse race first, he lazily got up and greeted Uncle Hu, "Let's go and have a look."

They walked to the most honored viewing shed on the hill. He was the king after all, so naturally the guards came forward to drive the crowd away and gave him the position with the best view.

On the tracks on both sides of the racecourse, people raised their arms in the sun and shouted for the warriors of their own clan. The waves of shouts seemed to make people feel like they were in the middle of the waves and could not help but be infected.

In a nine-person horse race, the horse needs to cross high bonfires, cross rails, and deep trenches, and the first to reach can get the wolf tooth necklace.

Jiang Ning rode a very handsome black horse, stood at the starting line, and waited for the sound of the horn, and started racing like an arrow.

Hu Guojiu said: "This is a Dawan horse. Who is this man? He can afford such a good horse."

Yuan Zhao said lazily: "The prince of Changguang."

Uncle Hu Guo was taken aback, and remembered the rumors: "Oh, I remembered that King Changguang found a son, born to Hu Ji, with blue eyes, and it turned out to be him. Nice horse."

Yuan Zhao laughed, and Hu Guojiu said: "I heard that he was a military slave in Dayong, but he looks tall and burly."

Yuan Zhao didn't speak, seeing that Jiang Ning took the lead easily and crossed those obstacles without any problem, Hu Guojiu said: "This horse is so good, he will win."

Yuan Zhao saw that Jiang Ning took the lead all the way to get the spike necklace representing the leader, and hung it around his neck. He was really handsome, and he wore a ribbon representing the royal court on his shoulders. Countless women cheered and came to his horse to give He throws flowers.

Jiang Ning just glanced at him from afar, and turned to the field where the sheep were shot.

The field for shooting the sheep was by the river, and a very large field was enclosed. Also, a group of nine people entered the field, and whoever shot the antelope first would get the spike necklace.

This antelope is a white antelope that has been carefully raised and trained. It runs fast and nimbly, making it extremely difficult to shoot.

The field is huge, and you are still riding a horse. If you are not careful, you will be accidentally injured by other people's arrows. Some tribes know that the other party is good at shooting, and even deliberately arrange for someone to shoot the other party to death. Spike necklace, so generally do not have a little confidence, never dare to participate in such a competition.

Every year during the Spring Festival, a few people will die, either rolling off the horse and breaking their necks, or being shot to death by a stray arrow, or accidentally falling to death while wrestling. Just a little more, just to get three wolf tooth necklaces, that is the white wolf warrior, the most charming brave man in the tribe, countless girls are willing to have a one-night pleasure with him, and the king will personally wear the white wolf bone for him cap.

The shooters entered the fence one after another, and in the distance, someone drove into a capable and flexible white antelope.

The white antelopes run nimbly from left to right as if they were inside the fence, as if they have experienced many battles.

The strong men drove their horses, bowed their bows and set their arrows, and ran towards the white sheep. After all, they had to be within a certain range to shoot more accurately. However, within a few breaths, people saw a burly man riding a horse standing on the side of the river calmly, relaxed Pulling out a strong bow, the white-feathered arrow is like a white comet across the night sky, swish!

With an incredible distance and incredible strength, it penetrated the neck of the running antelope. Because it was so fast, it even gave people the illusion that the antelope was running towards the arrow. As if unknowingly, he was still running with all four hooves at a fast speed for a while before suddenly falling down.

The onlookers were silent for a moment, and then suddenly burst into earth-shattering cheers.

Someone shouted excitedly: "God Solo! God Solo!"

The northern wedge tribe worships wolves, and according to the legend of Solo, a handsome man who was born to a wolf and a woman, possesses supernatural powers, can shoot arrows with a hundred shots, and sniped the raven god who brought the plague curse on the woods by the river, and shot twelve of them in a row. Clans bring peace and health.

This kind of supernatural power is indeed as if he is supernatural, not to mention being so handsome.

Yuan Zhao heard Uncle Hu Guo who was next to him say: "It's been a long time since I saw someone draw such a strong bow—King Changguang, there are really successors, no wonder he is so willing to give it to the son of a Hu maid."

Yuan Zhao narrowed his eyes, watching the burly and handsome man put on the second spike necklace, walked through the cheers and flowers indifferently, and came to the wrestling venue again, then took off the fur coat on his body, completely naked His upper body was exposed, revealing strong and smooth light brown muscles. Two wolf tooth necklaces were hung around his neck, hanging down on his broad chest. There were also blue-purple crossed stick scars on his back, but on the contrary, it gave the body that seemed to be carved like a sculpture. An unspeakable charm.

The man stood in the center of the arena with a face full of indifference, and began to challenge the winner of the previous match. His body was dripping with sweat, his shoulders were broad, his waist was strong, and his back bore traces of abuse, which aroused the onlookers even more. Unspeakable desires and desires, countless people's throats are thirsty, and their bodies are hot. Beiqi people are loyal to their desires. In such a hot atmosphere, some women are screaming, their voices are hoarse, as if they can die for him.

Uncle Hu Guo murmured at the side: "Damn, even I'm hardened."

Undefeated in nine games, he is a centurion, but he can get the wolf tooth necklace. It is extremely difficult to win nine games in a row. He is not a real warrior, and he does not have enough physical strength to meet such a round of battle.

However, when Jiang Ning challenged Victory to win the first game, Yuan Zhao had a premonition.

This person will win.

The screams almost broke through the sky, the wizard by the bonfire was no longer attractive, and people gathered around the wrestling arena, looking at the handsome and burly man in the arena, who was said to be the reincarnation of Solo.

The warriors of the twelve tribes have heard the news and sent their best warriors to challenge.

At some point, the wizard retreated from the bonfire, and retreated into an ordinary and inconspicuous small tent among countless tents.

He bowed deeply, and bowed to a man in the tent who was covered with a cloak covering his face: "My lord."

A young man's voice sounded: "There is no need to be polite, you have done a good job, the next step is as planned, kill the cubs."

The wizard's forehead touched the ground: "Follow the Lord's order."

The young man smiled and said, "Don't worry, your parents, family members, brothers and sisters are all taking good care of you - your younger brother, who has been ex-registered, has won the imperial examination this year, and shines brightly in the family."

The wizard whispered: "Thank you, Lord, for taking care of me."

The young man reached out and placed a silver bracelet in the center.

The wizard slowly took the silver bracelet and put it on his wrist.

Suddenly there was thunder-like cheers outside, and the man in Tsing Yi raised his head slightly: "It's a tribe full of vitality, people like wolves, I'm afraid of them."

The wizard whispered: "It should be the White Wolf Warrior."

The man in Tsing Yi asked casually: "I think he is also a warrior."

The wizard said: "This year's White Wolf Warrior is the son of Prince Changguang."

The man in Tsing Yi laughed softly: "Yun Jiang Ning... think of a way to kill him together."

The wizard kowtowed.

The man in Tsing Yi whispered: "You go, I will seal it for you."

The wizard retreated, with countless silver bells ringing on his body, like a silent and beautiful lamb, exiting the tent softly and silently.

Flowers, ribbons, and countless flower-like delicate girls are holding wreaths around the handsome wolf son who has just won. His chest is still heaving, sweat rolls from his strong body, and he wears the third spike. The necklace walked indifferently through the girls and the cheers and praises, and walked to the throne under the eyes of countless people adoring and adoring.

Yuan Zhao watched the man walk over from the crowd like dividing the sea, the sweat beads on his strong body glistened in the sun, like a god, he walked over indifferently, like a proud god, and then walked all the way to him In front of him, she knelt down on one knee in front of him.

The cheers and glory seemed to suddenly fall from the sky and belonged to him.

He seemed to be crowned suddenly, to be loyal, and to be favored by the gods.

Someone brought a white wolf bone hat to him, and he put it on the kneeling man's head, cheers rang out again, and for the first time, he felt the eyes of the people looking at him with love, reverence, and respect. Fiery temperature.

Is this what it feels like to be followed by the strong?

Yuan Zhao looked down at the strong man, this man did not lie, he is indeed a national scholar, easy to get for all generals, and unparalleled national scholar.

But he knew clearly in his heart that this person did not follow him or be loyal to him, he was too weak, and he was not worthy to control him.

His eyes are looking at a place far away, his heart is not here, he is a proud wild wolf, he has been tamed and abandoned, and no one is worthy to be his master.

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Dayong, Zhaoxinhou Mansion.

The candles flickered in the study, and the atmosphere was heavy.

Zhang Yan's face was haggard, his eyes were bloodshot, he had a handsome appearance before, and he had a kind of suave style. Now that he is in a high position, he has added a lot of majesty and arrogance. After a few days of suffering, he finally waited until Yunzhen came out of the palace again. With a thump in the study, he knelt down to Yun Zhen: "Master Hou, Lord Hou, I beg you, please rein in the precipice?"

Yun Zhen was taken aback by him, and wanted to help him up: "Mr. Zhang, Mr. Zhang, you are an elder, please don't do this, I explained it to you, it's fine."

Zhang Yan took out a scroll of yellow silk from his bosom, held it up with both hands and showed it to him: "Master Hou, this is a personal letter issued by the emperor when he had chickenpox last year and was in a critical condition late at night. The secret decree. Lord Hou knew it at a glance, although the emperor may have lost his mind for a while during his illness, but when I knelt down and begged him to take back the secret decree afterwards, he did not take it back."

Yun Zhen was a little confused. He unfolded the scroll and looked at it, and recognized at a glance that it was indeed Ji Bingyuan's writing. The ink was dripping, and the pen was weak and trembling, obviously due to the weakness of his wrist due to illness.However, he read a few lines of words in a few glances, and he stayed there after reading them.

Zhang Yan walked to Yunzhen's feet and said earnestly: "Master Hou can tell at a glance that the emperor is not a foolish king. He has always been far-sighted. If it is false, then the Emperor probably knows all about what you have done, this is just a warning, Lord Hou! You are in deep trouble now, get out quickly!"

Yun Zhen looked at Zhang Yan, a little dazed, and even suspected that he was in a dream. He touched the roll of yellow silk, and Zhang Yan was still trying to persuade him: "It's not too late now, just say that the Yangwei Escort is too short-lived, slow down Shut it down slowly, give some money to the bodyguards to dismiss them, and then sell the racecourse. Other things... find a place to bury them, Shen Jing..."

The back of his hand holding Yun Zhen's knee suddenly became hot, but he saw that it was a drop of tears. He raised his head in horror, and sure enough, he saw that Yun Zhen was crying all over his face. Holding the roll of yellow silk, he began to raise his sleeve to wipe away the tears. Tears are not wiped away, endless.

Zhang Yan was taken aback, and quickly stepped forward and said, "Master Hou, you are..."

Yun Zhen shed tears quietly for a while, and it took him a long time to stop the tears, but he turned his head and held the yellow silk to the fire, and it burned instantly.

Zhang Yan was shocked and stepped forward to snatch it, but Yun Zhen turned a few times and the fire was more than half burned.

Zhang Yan stomped his feet: "Master Hou! This is destroying the imperial decree!"

Yun Zhen's voice was nasal, but he smiled: "Mr. Zhang, don't worry, I have already told Mr. Zhang before, the emperor will not blame me. If Mr. Zhang is really worried, just keep it secret. Let me go to the emperor to play a secret performance, so you can rest assured."

Zhang Yan said angrily: "Things are like this! Master Hou still dares to bet? Who dares to bet on this! How can I go to see the princess under the spring!"

Yun Zhen laughed: "If you don't want to let Mr. Zhang go out, you can only trust me - I even burned the imperial decree, what are you afraid of? If I really have the slightest meaning, keep this , isn't it a great advantage? Doesn't this prove that I have no covetous intentions?"

Looking at Yunzhen, Zhang Yan felt that Lord Hou had grown up to such a decisive temperament, and was suddenly dumbfounded.

Yun Zhen slowly said: "Mr. Zhang planned for me, I am very grateful, and I only hope that Mr. Zhang can believe me once, Yun Zhen has been stolen in this life, and what he can do is counted, and one day is a day." Day, but I never expected the emperor to be like this... This made me really feel guilty, the emperor has treated me so well, I can't wait to repay him with my body, tell the truth to Mr. Zhang, if the emperor really returns one day, I will die for him, and my ambition cannot be changed, so this imperial decree is useless, of course, you don’t have to say it to the emperor.”

Seeing the infinite sadness on his face, Zhang Yan was stupefied for a moment, and after a while stomped his feet: "That's all! I'm just one person anyway, and I don't have nine clans to punish, so do whatever you want!" But he felt bitter in his heart. Come on, what is the number of sacrifice to the emperor?Although there are some loyal ministers who died for the Lord, the emperor is old enough to be the father of Lord Hou. To put it bluntly, he is almost ahead of Lord Hou. Of course, although the emperor is still in good health... Lord Hou is still too young!Sure enough, I should marry Lord Hou. With the care of my wife and young son, I will definitely not come up with such strange ideas with nonsense!

But the marriage is unavoidable and the emperor has to live with the emperor. A few days ago, Taifu Qu asked himself about the marriage, but he kept silent afterwards. It is strange that the emperor did not allow it. The emperor does not allow such a good marriage. Do you want that?But there must be something hidden in it, and he didn't dare to ask, and because of Qu Taifu's matter, he never dared to mention Hou Ye's other marriages, otherwise it would be a slap in the face of Qu Taifu, so he had to slow down .Afterwards, he was busy with things one after another, but he slowed down... Master Hou is nineteen years old, and seeing that he is about to be crowned, this marriage really needs to be planned.

But now Hou Ye is engaged in the business of exterminating the nine clans, no matter what kind of marriage they talk about, it looks like they are harming people!

Zhang Yan had a headache and wished he could go with Princess Dingxiang today.

Yun Zhen smiled: "Thank you, Mr. Zhang."

Because Yunzhen cried, he was afraid that Ji Bingyuan would see the clues, but that night he only had some trivial matters in the mansion, and never returned to the palace. He didn't enter the palace as usual until he had to deal with some things the next day.

Ji Bingyuan was also busy today, sitting on the couch and grading papers under the lamp as usual, he didn't pay attention when he saw him coming back, and just asked with a smile: "Are you back?"

Yun Zhen hummed, seeing that he was reading the scriptures, and quietly sat beside him on the side of the couch, only quietly watching him review the scriptures.

Ji Bingyuan was only wearing a loose brocade fur coat this day, with a high bearing, focused eyebrows, straight and sword eyebrows flying into the temples, slender eyelashes, a pair of eyeballs like the unfathomable night, thin lips pursed quietly, his profile was like a sculpture carved from ice and snow Successful people are average.

Such a god-like figure is his own.

What did Yun Zhen think when he was sick and personally wrote the secret decree that could shock the whole world?

At that time, he only had luck with himself for one night.

Seeing how severe his illness was, if he couldn't afford it, was he afraid that he would have no one to take care of him?Are you afraid that he will be counted against?

He is such a rotten tree, he is hated, abandoned, ignored, no one loves him, even he looks down on himself.

The supreme person in front of him is regarded as a treasure, and he is placed in the palm of his hand, cherished, cared for, and nurtured carefully, paving a bright future for him step by step, and even giving all the most important treasures that he can give.

Yun Zhen just leaned against him, as if the soul of the two generations had been comforted, he felt an unprecedented peace.

Ji Bingyuan wanted to hurry up and finish the paperwork to accompany Yun Zhen, so she didn't pay attention when he was leaning against her, and only thought that he was waiting for her.

When he was writing and writing, he felt heavy on his body. He turned his head and saw that Yun Zhen had fallen asleep leaning against him. After the approval, he hugged him to bed.

But as soon as he hugged him, Yun Zhen woke up, opened his eyes and saw that he had finished approving the papers, and threw himself on him energetically: "Your Majesty, are you free?"

Ji Bingyuan saw that he was so active and uplifting, and it was a little fresh: "The queen is so sleepy, and still wants to sleep? Why don't you take a good rest first?"

Yun Zhen smiled and went to untie his clothes. This night, Yun Zhen was very active, considerate and gentle. Ji Bingyuan wondered that Yun Zhen was so considerate, but he didn't know what to ask of him, but no matter what he asked for. Let's enjoy it first and then talk about it.

But the strange thing is that Yun Zhen didn't seem to make any request, but Ji Bingyuan lived a fairy life for a long time.

Ji Bingyuan is really rare, but he enjoys it anyway, so he never refuses anyone who comes, and lets him mess around, but he doesn't know where Yun Zhen found some secret play pictures in the market, and tries them with him one by one. Extraordinarily put down his body and serve him in every possible way.

Is it the arrival of spring, and the young people are full of blood, so they are extra thirsty and exuberant?