Allure Moon

"Second Highness, what's wrong with you?"

In the middle of the night, the Chiyue Room was still brightly lit. Li Guo's second prince, who was shaped like a wood carving, sat motionless in front of the lamp, frowning slightly, staring at the dancing candle flame, wondering what he was thinking about.

The maids didn't dare to ask, seeing that Yue Shang Tianxin still didn't feel sleepy, so they had to call Yue Chenglin over.

Seeing his appearance, Yue Chenglin knew that this little prince who had no deep experience in the world was having ups and downs, and he couldn't help but blame himself. If he hadn't been ineffective in protecting him back then, how could this pure-hearted young man have fallen into the absurd situation of the emperor's harem? place.

Thinking of Ye Xian's entrustment, he cleared his throat, and asked softly: "Second Highness, you stay up late at night, but are you homesick?"

Chi Yue recovered from her trance, glanced at him, slowly loosened her clenched fists, and said, "I saw King Dai today."

Yue Chenglin's eyes flickered for a moment, then he regained his composure, and responded blankly: "Oh?"

"At the wedding banquet, did you toast him?" Chi Yue asked suddenly.

Yue Chenglin hesitated for a moment, then nodded silently, Chiyue spread out his palms, stared at the concentric knot that was twisted into a ball, and said softly: "Since there is no intention, why should we meet?"

Yue Chenglin looked at this stern-looking young man, and vaguely saw Yexian's shadow, only to realize that this pampered child had gradually grown up, and there was a bit of quiet majesty in his silence.

He couldn't help restraining his mind, bowed his head respectfully, and said: "I am guilty."

Chi Yue chuckled, flicked her fingers, and threw the little concentric knot into the lamp, only heard a few crackles, and the token that had accompanied him for several years was just like this seemingly invisible emotion. Same, vanished.

Yue Chenglin secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He could see that Chi Yue was in a low mood, but at least he still had reason. This was a gratifying phenomenon, proving that their Second Highness, who was always pampered, did not evade the truth. In the process of being an indomitable man, some absurd emotions that cannot be seen clearly should be abandoned.

Chi Yue stood up, and ordered with a blank expression: "Send the order, let the captain of the guard prepare for it, and leave for Huyan tomorrow morning."

Yue Chenglin was startled, and said: "The celebration is not over yet... Your Highness doesn't want to stay here for a few more days?"

In fact, what he cares about is not the celebration, but the delicate and expensive second prince who has just arrived here and has not had a rest yet has to suffer from hard work. Although he wished to send Chi Yue back as soon as possible, Chi Yue's decision is obviously arrogant I just hope that this arrogant little prince will not do something impulsively that he regrets.

Chi Yue raised her hand to beckon the maid to help her change her clothes, and said flatly: "I shouldn't have come, why should I stay?"

Yue Chenglin was speechless, he could only bow his head and silently retreat, preparing for Zhiyue's return to the country.

In this way, in the early morning of the next day, in the thin morning mist, Chiyue boarded the chariot returning home, and secretly left the capital, which was immersed in the royal celebration.

He came and went, except for a few cronies, he was unknown to outsiders, and Zhu Jinheng, who was enjoying the all-night feast in the palace, was even less likely to know.

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After the farewell, it was another four years. Chiyue was granted the title of King Huaining at the age of 20 and had his own mansion. Except for the days when he went to Beijing to meet the emperor, he rarely lived in Huyan.

Since he is Ye Xian's only younger brother, he has been doted on since he was a child. When he grows up, Ye Xian naturally seals him the richest city in Li Kingdom, Luoning. There are abundant farmland for crops to grow, and there are beautiful forests and snow-capped mountains. The rolling Ming River passes through the plains, sprinkled with dots of lakes and ponds along the way. In addition, it is not far from the capital, and the transportation is convenient, and the business exchanges with various countries are very frequent. , the people's lives are also rich and happy, and the local officials do their duty, so that the prince Chi Yue can do quite leisurely.

It was a sunny day, and the summer in the north was not too hot. The breeze carried the fragrance of flowers, which was fresh and cool. Zhiyue was wearing a thin silk brocade robe, and she was only slightly sweating when she came back from riding a horse.

"My lord is finally back!"

The maids surrounded him one after another to help him bathe and change clothes. Among them, Yuxiang, the most important girl, untied his hair and complained slightly: "My lord, I can't run out alone in the future. Ordinary rich people know how to take clothes with them." A few domestic servants, the majestic King Huaining doesn’t even bring his entourage with him when he goes out, is it plausible?”

Chi Yue took her words as wind in her ears, mumbled a reply, lazily dipped her body into the bath, leaned her shoulders against the pool wall, and relaxed her muscles.

A clever girl had already lit his favorite incense, and the huge bathroom was filled with light smoke, and the warm fragrance was overwhelming. Yuxiang knelt by the side of the pool, running her slender fingers through her hair, gently stroking and washing his long hair , and started nagging again: "My lord is an important person, we dare not stop you if you want to go out of the city to relax, at least bring a few guards, in case you encounter some small gangsters who disrespect your lord..."

"Who dares?" Chi Yue flicked her fingers lightly, and glanced at her with a half-smile, as if mocking her for making a fuss out of a molehill. I can’t be xinxing, run out like a wild horse and disappear without a trace, right? Occasionally, it’s fine, it’s often like this, and everyone in the house is worried. The slave family waited at the door for a whole day today, and didn’t even bother to eat a few bites .”

Although this girl is always nagging, but the low and soft voice with coquettishness is not annoying, Chi Yue is not angry, and said casually: "So, this king wants to apologize to you?"

"I don't dare to be that!" Yuxiang said aggrievedly: "Today the palace ordered the prince to come to Beijing urgently, and Eunuch Tang, who delivered the order, scolded us all after knowing that the prince went out alone."

"Call me to Beijing?" Chi Yue sat up all of a sudden, and asked, "Why didn't you say it earlier? Where's Mr. Tang?"

Yuxiang rolled her eyes, and replied angrily: "Eunuch Tang has been exhausted all the way, and the housekeeper has arranged for him to rest. After all, the prince has to take a shower and change clothes when he comes back from the outside. Is it too late?"

He didn't bother to quarrel with this naughty girl, let her dry her wet hair, and then got up to get dressed.

The snow-white silk robe covers a body of strong muscles that have practiced martial arts for many years, and the covered skirt hides a lifelike tiger tattoo between the chest and abdomen. His long hair is tied up, and he wears a purple gold beaded hair crown, just like a pampered son-in-law Son.

Even though she has served by his side for many years, Yuxiang sometimes still can't look directly at this handsome face. Feng Linkong made Bainiao feel ashamed. At first, he thought it was just a compliment from everyone, but he didn't expect to find that no amount of praise is too much after seeing a real person. Chiyue is not only born with unparalleled beauty, but also has a dignified and steady majesty. Not only will people not have presumptuous thoughts when facing his stunning face, but they will also spontaneously feel awe.

Aside from his noble status, King Huaining's skill should not be underestimated. He was obsessed with martial arts since he was young, and he has never let up for many years. His master is one of the best masters in the martial arts. Therefore, there will inevitably be another young knight who is famous all over the world.

He was dressed neatly, and Eunuch Tang was also brought to his seat by his servants. Chiyue received the order and was about to instruct the housekeeper to prepare for the trip. Yuxiang pursed her lips and smiled, and said: "These things are all ready before the prince returns to the mansion. Don't dare to delay the prince to go to Beijing to face the saint."

Chi Yue put down her teacup upon hearing this, and waved her hand lightly, "Since you're ready, let's go."

"Now?" Yuxiang was taken aback, "It's almost dark, you haven't had dinner yet!"

"Prepare some dry food for the car."

Yuxiang carefully looked at his face, knowing that it was useless to say more, she hurriedly got a group of attendants and guards ready to go, after a lot of fuss, the chariot of Huaining Prince's Mansion flew past under the gate of Luoning City in the twilight, towards the direction of Huyan Drove away.

"My lord, is something bad going to happen?" Yuxiang would accompany her every time she entered the capital, and it was the first time she saw King Huaining in such a hurry. Occasionally shows a little restlessness.

"Don't talk nonsense!" Chi Yue scolded in a low voice, her brows furrowed even tighter.

Brother Huang did not disclose the reason for this urgent call, but only briefly mentioned in the imperial decree that it was related to neighboring countries, which made him feel a dangerous premonition.

He still hasn't forgotten the war he saw with his own eyes when he was young, which almost brought disaster to the Li country. Fortunately, his elder brother turned the tide and regained the lost land in the first battle seven years ago, which revived the dispirited Li country.

Although Li Guo is now strong and strong, and is no longer as weak and deceitful as before, Chiyue still does not want the flames of war to come to this land again. Last time, he almost lost his most beloved elder brother, and had an affair with the emperor of the neighboring country. The evil fate that could be broken at once, made him always think of it as the biggest foolish act when he was young.

Luo Ning is not too far from Huyan, and he arrived there overnight on a fast horse. Chi Yue first went to the other palace in the capital to change clothes and rest for a while, and when the emperor came down from the morning court, he hurried into the palace to meet the saint, Not a moment's delay.

As a brother, as well as a monarch and subject, Chiyue is no longer as casual as she was when she was a child. She kowtowed to the emperor's brother in a well-mannered manner, with a calm face, only a pair of bright eyes showing unconcealable joy.

Ye Xian retreated to the left and right, and explained in detail the reason why he was called urgently this time.

It's a troublesome matter, but it's not Li Guo's side that has the headache.

Emperor Mingxin has been on the throne for 11 years, which can be regarded as auspicious weather for the country and the people's peace. After a long period of peace, some people want to make trouble.

Last month, when Zhu Jinheng was escaping the summer heat in the palace, Prince Zhu Lin forced the palace to rebel and led three hundred guests into Linchi Palace to assassinate Zhu Jinheng. Seeing that he was outnumbered, the Prince hijacked the Prince in the chaos, escaped from Linchi Palace, and fled to the north.

For fear of hurting the crown prince, Zhu Jinheng was so angry that he gritted his teeth, lifted the table, and ordered Dai Wang Zhu Jinwen to lead the imperial army to track him down and bring the prince back unscathed.

The prince Zhu Ying is only six years old, he is the first son of Emperor Mingxin, and he is also his favorite one. Although he can't wait to kill the traitor, but thinking of Zhu Ying in their hands, Zhu Jinheng is very anxious rise.

"A side report said that Zhu Lin sneaked into our country with the remnants of the rebel party, and Zhu Jinwen sent an envoy here the day before yesterday." Ye Xian spread out the map and circled an area on it, "They want to cross the border to investigate."

Chi Yue frowned and asked, "Do they want Zhu Lin or Zhu Ying?"

"Zhu Ying who is alive." Seeing the eagerness of the other party, Ye Xian didn't think that Zhu Jinheng had the determination to sever his wrists. It was important to catch the rebels, but it wasn't important enough for him to be so determined to change the prince.

"Zhu Jinwen is a scholar who is not familiar with the place of his life in Li country, and his opponent is a mad old fox. What's the use of him coming?" Chi Yue thought for a moment, then cupped her fists at Brother Huang, and said, "Brother Huang, let Let me go, as long as Zhu Ying is still alive, I will try my best to rescue him."

In any case, wouldn't he want to see Zhu Jinwen lead troops into the Li country and deceive him that there is no one in Li country?

Yexian smiled, looking at this handsome and handsome younger brother who had grown up completely, his eyes showed a bit of relief, and said, "That's exactly what I mean."

This matter is troublesome, and Zhu Jinwen could have troubled himself, but since Zhu Lin fled to the territory of Li, he has no reason to let it go, and the rebel party he is investigating is Zhu Jinheng's uncle, which is related to the friendship between the two countries If it is done well, it will be icing on the cake, but if it is done wrong, there will be endless troubles. If it is left to the courtiers to do it, it is inevitable that they will not let go of their hands and feet.

Chi Yue took the order and personally selected fifty warriors to join Zhu Jinwen outside Huyan City.

The last time Zhu Jinwen came to Huyan, he was brought in as a prisoner of war. He didn't like this place with only humiliating memories, and he didn't have a deep impression of Chiyue. He only remembered that he was arrogant and self-willed and powerless. Beautiful boy.

So he was a little dissatisfied with Ye Xian's decision, and he didn't understand the use of sending such an idiot who could only cry.

It wasn't until he met Chiyue that he realized that the flow of light was like an arrow, and that time passed much faster than he thought.

His brows and eyes are still a bit of the shadow of his youth, but he no longer has the greenness and immaturity of that time. His face is still beautiful and moving. If his beauty was easy to be coveted seven years ago, then seven years later, it will be even better than before. His appearance makes people feel awe in vain - that is the coldness and innate dignity of a martial arts practitioner.

"Zhiyue..." Zhu Jinwen squinted her eyes and murmured, as if she suddenly woke up from a long dream, and found helplessly that in the years she wasted, everything had changed.

"Third prince, don't come here without any harm." Chi Yue arched her hands, showing all the courtesy, a polite and distant smile appeared on the corners of her lips, "I was ordered by the emperor to assist your country in arresting the rebels. His Royal Highness Haihan."

Zhu Jinwen is a simple person, he doesn't like this kind of insincere politeness, so he just bowed back and said, "Prince Huaining is being polite."

After all, it is not surprising that there are many people on their territory, let alone help them arrest people!

Chi Yue sorted out the information from both sides, narrowed down the scope, and led the warriors of the two countries into the mountains of the Li Kingdom, where they ate and slept in the dew. After searching for more than ten days, they finally found traces of the rebel party in a valley.

When camping and resting at Taniguchi, Zhu Jinwen frowned and paced back and forth in the tent with a distressed expression.

Chi Yue looked at him anxiously, and asked, "What should I do after Zhu Lin is caught?"

"Naturally, I will take it back and hand it over to the Ministry of Punishment." Zhu Jinwen looked at him puzzled, "What I have to worry about now is how to rescue the prince safely. As long as he doesn't hurt the prince, this king can even intercede for him in front of the emperor's brother." .”

Chi Yue finally had a smile in her eyes, and said, "Zhu Jinwen, you haven't changed at all."

Still so indecisive and soft-hearted, even that gentle and fair face did not leave any traces of age.

Chi Yue didn't know whether to envy him or despise him. The children of the royal family were born without pure power. Having power also means that they have to bear more open and dark arrows than others. Simple people are like young animals passing through thorns. Without the ability to avoid it, and without the means to protect yourself, you will only end up covered in bruises and mottled with blood and tears.

Zhu Jinwen's eyes darkened, and he was not annoyed by being called by his name. Instead, he felt a strange feeling, as if the invisible barrier between the two people was suddenly broken by this impolite address, and even Chiyue's lips had a slightly mocking smile. They all look a lot more friendly.

He was a little embarrassed, cleared his throat, and reprimanded: "You little brat, you are still so rude!"

Chi Yue laughed loudly, poured two glasses of wine, clinked glasses with him, and said: "This statement is wrong! It should be even more rude."

Zhu Jinwen also laughed, and the haze that had been pressing on his chest suddenly dissipated. He picked up the wine glass and drank it down, saying: "Okay, I will make you a rude friend."

Chi Yue also drank it up, threw the empty cup, and said with a smile: "Zhu Jinwen, I will give you a big gift."