Li Daitao

Within a few days, Zhongshu ordered Shangqing Yang Lan to Tongcheng with the imperial decree.

On the surface, he took Tian's family's dignity into consideration, and never mentioned his indulgence in sensuality.Only Marquis Yanzi and King Duan were ordered to accompany the crown prince back to Beijing, and together with Zeguo's surrendered ministers and troops, they were sent to Beijing.

King Duan was affected by Marquis Yanzi, so he had to separate from Zhuyou. Fortunately, Zhuyou also intends to set up a few businesses in the capital, and he will also enter Beijing later, so he calms down a little.But impatient to go on the same road with Yi Zhen, and left first.

Yi Zhen dragged on until the beginning of June and had no choice but to leave.

He has always ridden a horse, but this time for Qin Shu, for the first time, he made people get off the carriage.

"Pojun is a criminal. Lord Hou intends to be more pleasing to the eye. I'm afraid it's inappropriate in the eyes of others." Yang Lan came here, and His Majesty had some extra orders.Seeing Yi Zhen's arrangement, he immediately spoke out to stop him.

"Who said it was specially for him? Could it be that I'm tired of riding a horse and can't ride a carriage?" Yi Zhen said.

"It's fine for Lord Hou to sit by himself," Yang Lan said. "I heard that Lord Hou met an assassin a few days ago. Fortunately, there is no serious problem. I'm afraid that Po Jun will disturb Lord Hou's rest. Let this man move freely, and we have to guard against his unwillingness to go to Beijing and play tricks along the way." Come." He received the emperor's order secretly, and said it respectfully on the surface, but before Yi Zhen could answer, he turned his head and asked someone to bring up the simple prison cart that he had prepared.

"Slow down." Yi Zhen's face darkened. "This Marquis is used to being served by him. If you lock him up, do you want me to serve you as an adult?"

The meaning of these words was very ambiguous, Yang Lan froze, he had seen the world, You Zi was able to laugh it off: "If this man stays with Lord Hou, I'm afraid he will do something, which makes people not at ease."

Yi Zhen was impatient: "There is nothing to worry about, he doesn't have the energy to escape now."

"What Hou Ye said is true." Yang Lan said with a smile: "But people have to be tied up."

Yi Zhen was slightly angry, but it was hard to refute.

Yang Lan went to check it out, and was ready to leave when she saw that everything had been packed.On his own initiative, when Qin Shu was brought over, he was ordered to tie his hands, and ordered everyone to be on guard, especially pay attention to the movement around the carriage.

Yi Zhen was annoyed, but he was afraid that Yang Lan would act boldly, most likely because the emperor wanted to test his reaction, if he got ahead now, the emperor might have to deal with Qin Shu even more.He could only swallow his breath and get in the car to see Qin Shu.After all these days, that person seems to have thought everything clearly, and no longer strongly opposes it.At this time, his expression was just blank, as if he didn't listen to anything, and he turned his face to him, showing no other emotions.

Yi Zhen didn't know why he was relieved, and he also knew that leaving his hometown, the sorrow of parting is not easy to let go.After looking at Qin Shu for a while, he pulled his hand over. The rope was tightly tightened, and some flesh had been worn away.Yi Zhen felt pain just looking at it, so he untied the rope a little, and just put it loosely on it to make a show.

Qin Shu glanced at him, moved his wrists, and turned his head to look out through the gap in the curtain.Yi Zhen also sat on the couch, so he moved to the side to make room for the two of them.

Yi Zhen pulled him over to face him: "Yang Lan has malicious intentions, so avoid him along the way."

Qin Shu nodded silently, his face still expressionless.

Yi Zhen was not happy, so he shook him: "Speak."

Qin Shu had no choice but to say, "Yes."

Only then was Yi Zhen satisfied, and couldn't help wanting to touch him.Qin Shu instinctively wanted to block it, raised his hand halfway, and let it go down again dejectedly.The look is one of helpless resignation.

It's summer, the clothes are thin, and the body shape is not obvious, but the warmth and roundness of the palms are also very fulfilling.

Yi Zhen couldn't help but smiled, and looked up.There was a look of desolation in the corners of Qin Shu's eyes, unwilling to meet his gaze, he turned away indifferently.

Yi Zhen was startled, and put his posture upright, seeing a small bag beside Qin Shu, which seemed to be brought just now.Randomly flipping through it, there were only two sets of change of clothes that he carried with him, and he remembered that no one had prepared his luggage, so he could only get two sets of his own to make do with, and the other was a gadget from that day, unexpectedly a The whole belt that does not fall is in it.

He only thought that Qin Shu was carrying these things, and he really cared about his child very much. He was secretly happy, looked over and over for a while, was really happy, and pulled Qin Shu over to hug him silently.While thinking about the need to find some more ointment, it would be best if the scars would not be visible when he arrived in Beijing, so that the Holy Majesty would be speechless.In any case, I don't want anything to happen to these two people in my arms.

Qin Shu froze slightly, but did not struggle.Although he was full of reluctance, the road ahead was boundless, and the only thing he could rely on was this man's sympathy for the child.He thought through these things, and endured everything else one by one.I just hope that the fetus in the womb is safe, and let him do whatever else he wants.

The two had their own thoughts, but they were able to cuddle up and walk for a while in silence.Yi Zhen changed to riding a horse.

Dry rations in the army are distributed on a per-person basis, and simplicity is second.Qin Shu was bumpy all the way, and he was not refreshed all the time. When it was delivered, he was a little too hungry, and he didn't finish eating even a little bit.

Yi Zhen saw the half cake on the table that had already been hardened.He didn't say anything at that time, the next day's ration was still the same, but after that, people often sent some snacks in, saying that it was for the prince to prepare the rest.

He was worried that Yang Lan would make trouble secretly, but he didn't agree with Qin Shu, and stayed with him in the car most of the time.Fortunately, Qin Shu was exceptionally quiet, and would never get out of the car to wander around unless necessary.Although Yang Lan wanted to find trouble, but luckily he didn't find the opportunity.

After walking like this for more than ten days, they have already passed the border of Zeguo, and gradually penetrated into the hinterland of the Northern Jin Dynasty.At noon that day, we arrived at Ye'an, one of the accompanying capitals of the Northern Jin Dynasty.The group of people no longer camped, and had already settled in a well-organized inn.

Qin Shu didn't sleep well all the way, and finally got more stable, didn't even eat, and fell asleep for several hours.It wasn't until he heard the sound of someone walking back and forth in the room that he woke up.

Yi Zhen was sitting by the bed, seeing him open his eyes, he said with a smile, "Get up and change clothes, eat something, let's go out for a walk." Turning around, he told the others to go down.

There was an extra screen in the room, and the inside was steaming.Yi Zhen didn't intend to evade at all, and Qin Shu had no choice but to walk over slowly.Sure enough, there was a bathtub filled with water, and there was another set of clothes beside it.

Yi Zhen didn't intend to embarrass him by staying here, but he was afraid that if he accidentally fell or let others take care of him, he would feel a little uncomfortable, so he had to stay here personally.Hearing the gentle sound of water inside, he was also distracted for a while.After a while, the sound of water stopped, and there was the sound of Xiser getting dressed.

It took Qin Shu a long time to come out.The clothes of the Northern Jin Dynasty are loose and elegant, which are quite different from those of Zeguo, and the figure is not obvious.Yi Zhen looked at it for a while, and felt that something was wrong, so he pulled him over and scolded him for being an idiot, then unfastened a few buttons on the skirt and fastened them again.

Listening to his complaint, Qin Shu watched him busy with some distress, and couldn't help but whispered: "Master Hou thinks it's troublesome, so it would be better if you didn't bring me back."

Yi Zhen heard it and glared at him, his hands still busy.It was the first time in his life that he personally dressed others, and he took it very seriously.After helping Qin Shu tidy up his clothes, he sighed slightly: "Isn't it boring to sit in the car all day? It's boring even if you don't. It won't be so easy for you to come out and have a look in the future."

Qin Shu pursed his lips and did not speak, and was dragged out by Yi Zhen. He said he was walking, but he was still sitting in an unremarkable carriage. A few steps behind the carriage, it was still Qing Lan leading a few people as if nothing had happened. follow.

As one of the supporting capitals, Ye'an has majestic buildings and towering walls, and the bustling streets are far from comparable to Tongcheng.Qin Shu was secretly surprised by the lazy comfort of the tidy streets in the evening sun.

This was already on his own territory, and it was impossible for Qin Shu to have any helpers to help him, so he couldn't get away anyway.Yi Zhen deliberately let him see the scenery of the Northern Jin Dynasty, and he also had some things in his heart, just as a way to relax, the carriage walked slowly all the way.This person is also accustomed to the routine. When he saw all kinds of food, he insisted on pulling Qin Shu down to buy some, and then stuffed them all in Qin Shu's hands. He watched with satisfaction.Both of them were wearing ordinary clothes, it seemed that the elder brother of that family took his younger brother out, not attracting attention.

Qin Shu also knew this person's temperament to some extent, and he would be fine if he followed suit, and he planned for himself and his children in the future, so he could no longer just be trapped in sentimentality and deal with it with all his energy.However, this is a foreign country after all, he is alone, and he is unavoidably at a loss in his heart, and his birth is like duckweed.

Seeing that he was absent-minded, Yi Zhen followed his gaze to look out the window, and said with a smile, "It's acacia, if you like it, I'll pick one."

Of course, Qin Shu knew it was acacia. Ye'an was no more colorful than Tongcheng, and it was rare for him to suddenly see a tree full of blooming flowers sticking out of the wall, so he casually took a second look.Just as he was about to say no, Yi Zhen jumped out of the car, took two steps, turned around and waved at him, meaning to ask him to get off with him.

Qin Shu had no choice but to get out of the car and follow slowly.The courtyard has high walls and blue tiles, and it seems to be a big family.Seeing that there were many pedestrians on the street, Qin Shu worried: "Be careful that you will be caught by the master as a thief."

While speaking, Yi Zhen had already jumped up, enough for a flower bud, and the petals fluttered after being pulled.As he handed it over, he said: "It's just a flower..." Just as he was speaking, a vicious dog was tied up somewhere in the courtyard, and it began to bark desperately in response.

Seeing that he was stupid on the spot, Qin Shu thought it was funny, and couldn't help smiling, it wasn't that he really wanted the flower and was too lazy to pick it up.

It's rare for Yi Zhen to see him genuinely smile, and he just feels like seeing the sun behind the clouds, and he can't help but be overjoyed.

Suddenly someone from the side interrupted with a smile: "The two masters are very interested."

I'm afraid Qin Shu didn't feel anything if he bumped into the owner's house.When Yi Zhen heard this voice, his expression froze immediately, and he pulled Qin Shu to turn around.His face was a bit ugly: "Why are you..."

The person who spoke was a somewhat rich middle-aged man with an ordinary appearance and a kind face on his fair face.It looked like the steward of a rich family, but he was wearing an ordinary green dress.

This person's posture is also very respectful, he laughed with him, and spoke in a soft and kind voice: "This servant accompanied the master's family to meet some old friends. I don't want to meet Lord Hou here by such a coincidence. The master said that he also had a good time with him. The sun is gone, please go up and have a seat." He pointed to the second floor of the nearby tea shop, where there were several windows open, and there were vaguely people sitting there, but it was impossible to tell who he was referring to.

He was talking to Yi Zhen, and casually glanced at Qin Shu's side, but he didn't seem to pay much attention.

However, Qin Shu felt that this person was very smooth and sophisticated, with a smile on his face.It seems to sweep away lightly, but it seems to want to see people to the bone.Some inexplicable anxiety gradually rose in my heart, so I wanted to go back to the car.Unexpectedly, Yi Zhen secretly held his hand extremely tightly, not allowing him to break free.He smiled at the man and said, "Please... lead the way ahead."

Qin Shu only felt that his hands were slightly cold, but it was actually Yi Zhen who was sweating quietly.But Qing Lan and the others stood beside the carriage, as if they turned a blind eye to the scene.Surprised in my heart, I also somewhat understood that this person's identity was unusual.He didn't resist at the moment, and silently followed him to the store.

There was a storytelling gentleman on the first floor, and there were quite a few people sitting in the lobby, but there were not as many people on the second floor as below, and it wasn’t too small.Someone was coming down the stairs when they went up.Yi Zhen almost unconsciously stopped Wei Wei in the middle to protect Qin Shu.Seeing that they didn't follow immediately, the person leading the way turned around and looked at them, still smiling kindly.

Several people came to a wing room in the southeast corner, and there was one person sitting alone in it.Lifting his eyes and nodding towards Yi Zhen, he said slowly, "Zhong Min, long time no see." His voice was calm and deep.

He glanced at Qin Shu.

Qin Shu couldn't stop his heart beating wildly.This person was dressed in ordinary clothes, and he didn't even bring any entourage with him. He just sat there, but he had the aura of not being angry and arrogant. That kind of invisible sense of deterrence, even in the former Emperor Jingwen, had never been felt.He was sitting and standing with two people, and it was clear that he was looking up at Qin Shu, but his eyes seemed to be looking down from mid-air, making people feel that he was extremely small.

He stared at Qin Shu for a moment, but Qin Shu felt like several hours had passed, and when he looked away, cold sweat broke out on his back.Yi Zhen was still holding his hand, and he could feel that Yi Zhen seemed a little nervous.

The man smiled slightly at Yi Zhen, and said a very simple word: "Sit." Then he said to the person who led them up: "Ruyi, take this little friend of Master Hou to have some snacks."

Ruyi took the order, and took Qin Shu to the next door without any explanation, and really asked Xiaoer to bring some tea and snacks.

Qin Shu vaguely thought of the identity of this person, and roughly guessed his own situation from Yi Zhen's mouth in the past few days.Barely maintaining calm, where dare to eat these things at this time.Ruyi watched from the side, and stepped forward to refill the tea with a smile on her face.But Qin Shu stood up in shock.

"Thank you..." Qin Shu really couldn't think of how to address this person, so he had to thank him again and again. "Thank you."

"I don't dare to be a slave, I just need to call my slave Ruyi." Ruyi smiled: "It turns out that the young master is a sensible person."

Qin Shu was taken aback for a moment, and just as he didn't know how to answer this sentence, Ruyi smiled and shook her head, and walked outside the door without paying any attention to him.I don't know what material the house is made of. He sat in it, but he couldn't hear any noise from the side.

Yi Zhen didn't feel well here either, he wasn't usually afraid of this person, but he just felt guilty at this time.Seeing that Ruyi was just taking her to the next door, she felt relieved, and knew that a reprimand would be inevitable, so she waited tremblingly for a long time, but nothing happened, and she became more and more uncertain.

The man waited for the two of them to leave, and immediately withdrew his eyes, looked at Yi Zhen but stopped talking.Seeing that the tip of his nose was sweating, he said kindly: "Sit."

Yi Zhen was very careful: "I dare not go back to the emperor."

The old Hou Ye left earlier, Yi Zhen was only three or four years old, and that was when the late emperor was still alive, the old concubine was different from her younger sister, she had a disposition of eating vegetarian food, li Buddha, and always being accompanied by green lanterns.The care of this son is also very poor.Although Yi Zhen inherited the title of Marquis of Yanzi, he was still young and ignorant. The late emperor was afraid that he would be bullied by evil servants, so he took him to live in the palace for a few years.So now the emperor treats him kindly.But he had to be in awe of this cousin, not entirely because of his status as the ninety-five supreme being.

The man didn't show any joy or anger on his face, and smiled lightly: "This is not in the palace, why not dare?" Seeing Yi Zhen shrank to the side with his head lowered, posing like a pig who is not afraid of being scalded by boiling water posture.After all, it is angry.With a sneer in his heart, he said slowly: "Go away. I have an appointment here today, so I won't keep you."

Yi Zhen never expected to get away so easily, so he hurriedly resigned.But after hearing this, he said again: "It's only about half a day's journey from Ye'an back to Beijing. Today I met by chance. I have to think about my words and come to see me tomorrow night."

Yi Zhen didn't say much, and took Qin Shu away in a hurry. He hugged Qin Shu silently in the carriage for a while, and couldn't help but sigh: "Why did I meet him? I originally wanted to find someone to replace you, but now It seems impossible to be seen by him."

If Yang Lan hadn't met him before, the whole group might not have Qingdi's eyes and ears, and this method might not be feasible.

Qin Shu recalled the scene just now, which was probably the real Tianjia majesty, but just took a look at him and heard him say two very ordinary words, that kind of momentum seemed to have been pressing on his heart, still frightening and awe-inspiring.If this person wants to do something intentionally, there is absolutely nothing he can do now.Qin Shu's face was slightly pale, and he was also speechless in a daze.

Yi Zhen rested his chin on his shoulder, Qin Shu no longer had the energy to listen to what he said.He wanted to survive this year and bring a little bit of his flesh and blood to this world safely. This person could be said to be his only support.

Qin Shu turned his head to look at Yi Zhen, and there was a little anxiety in his eyes.

The two looked at each other in a very short distance.His appearance made Yi Zhen feel a little uncomfortable, he hugged him tightly, and wrapped his arms around his waist to touch his stomach.He said softly: "I won't let you have trouble, not even Qingdi."

Even though Qin Shu didn't believe him, he had no choice but to nod his head reluctantly, still uneasy in his heart.

Even though Yi Zhen said so, he really didn't dare to delay, and rushed to the imperial capital the next day.Before returning home, Shaoxuan was sent directly to the palace.

Emperor Qing came back at night.At this time, Yi Zhen was discussing matters in the study room, and he didn't make Yi Zhen wait too long, so he called him in after a while.

Emperor Qing disciplined him even more severely than the prince.First scold him head and face.But never mention Qin Shu.At the end, the gossip was as usual as usual: "You are not young, you should set up a concubine to calm your heart."

Yi Zhen was startled, but immediately thought of Qin Shu, and he was also taken aback, knowing that this thought was too absurd. "There are also two concubines in the minister's mansion, and the matter of establishing a concubine is not busy. On the contrary, the crown prince has grown up and has no wife..."

"Prince, I have my own opinion. The Ji concubine was given to you by someone else, so it must not suit your eyes, otherwise you won't be seduced by people outside. Do something immoral and evil." Emperor Qing focused on his face, interrupt him. "Don't worry, the candidate I personally choose for you is always good."

Qingdi's tone was still calm, but when he said every word of immorality, evil and delusion, it was already a very serious sentence.

Yi Zhen bit the bullet and said, "I'm just a whim, just having fun occasionally. Besides... that's my son after all."

Qingdi thought back to the way he held the flower branch and smiled softly and silly yesterday, holding hands as if afraid of losing it, but it was unprecedented.Naturally, the bystanders are clear, and their hearts are as clear as snow.Seeing that he spoke casually, he didn't point it out.

Emperor Qing said: "I heard that he has a body? If those imperial envoys find out that a man conceived like a woman and gave birth to a child, I'm afraid it will become a monster and come up. I don't know what the monster will give birth to." , don’t worry about it. You are still young, don’t worry about not having a son in the future, marry a few more concubines, start a family and live a good life.”

Yi Zhen was shocked and looked up.Emperor Qing's expression was calm as usual, he had already picked up his pen to review the memorials on the case, and he didn't even look at him.

Yi Zhen forced a smile and said, "I don't want to make a concubine right now. The emperor's harem is empty, and no matter how good the women are, they can all be included in the harem. In the future, the rain and dew will be evenly exposed, which is also the emperor's kindness." After he spoke, his words were already full of enthusiasm. .

"Is it because I indulged you in the past that made you lawless, or was that monster obsessed with your mind? Is there anyone who talks to me like this?" Qingdi stopped writing and raised his head to look at him, not annoyed on his face, but slightly With a smile, he was still calm, but what he said was like a bucket of ice water poured down his head: "It seems that I shouldn't keep that person alive anymore." His expression changed, and his murderous aura suddenly appeared, and he raised his voice: "Come on."

Someone outside the door responded immediately.

Yi Zhen was in a hurry: "Wait a minute, I don't want to marry my concubine Guan Xiaoshu, what's the matter?"

Qingdi looked at him calmly.A team of guards entered the door, kneeling on the ground and waiting for orders.

Yi Zhen was defeated first, took a deep breath and bowed his head to him: "What does the emperor want?"

Emperor Qing's eyes flashed slightly, he seemed to be relieved and disappointed, and in the end he just waved his hand at the guards: "Go down first." He said, "I will never treat you badly. When I saw King Guangping in Ye'an yesterday, he The purpose of coming to Beijing this time is to seek a marriage for Princess Wenping."

Yi Zhen looked a little unwilling at first, but when he heard the princess of Guangping, he was slightly startled.

"This matter is not a child's play, the emperor Rong Chen thinks about it."

It took a while for Emperor Qing to speak, with a flat tone: "I won't force you, think carefully." He seemed a little tired, and waved his hand in a vain manner: "Go."

Yi Zhen resigned, walked to the door and paused again, looking back, it seemed that there was something very embarrassing and worrying about him, but he couldn't open his mouth.Qingpang bowed his head to write the case, but seemed to see his actions clearly: "I won't embarrass him for the time being." Yi Zhen got the guarantee, so he left with peace of mind.

Guangping County is very rich, and the owner of Guangping County has been favored since childhood.All that was missing was the three characters of Princeling Party written on Yi Zhen's face. The betrothal of the princess to the Marquis of Yanzi was a great help to the prince. However, Emperor Qing didn't look happy, and put down his pen with a gloomy expression.

Ruyi came in quietly from the side door, changed the cold tea on the case, and said while sorting out the approved papers: "The emperor has seen Po Jun, and she is not a coquettish beauty. According to my servant, this matter is probably caused by Xiaohou. Master is messing around." He has been serving Emperor Qing since he was ten years old, and he has been serving Emperor Qing for 20 years now.

Emperor Qing sighed: "Isn't it all nonsense? For a broken army, how many people have been offended and how many things have been broken in Tongcheng. Now if Zeguo is truly obedient, it will take a lot of work."

Ruyi smiled and said, "Master Hou's temperament is really similar to that of the prince."

Emperor Qing had always been calm, and when he heard the word prince, he couldn't help but get angry: "Don't mention that worthless thing to me!"

Ruyi quickly changed her words: "How does the emperor plan to deal with Po Jun now?"

Emperor Qing endured it, thinking of Marquis Yanzi, he still hated iron but steel: "Even if Po Jun is a man, he caused the trouble himself. If he is willing to treat each other sincerely and take this opportunity to improve the situation in Tongcheng, I will also take this opportunity." I'm happy to see it come to fruition. But now I'm just trying..."

Ruyi was startled: "If Lord Hou is willing to marry the princess, will the emperor kill this person?"

"Not necessarily." Qing Emperor shook his head. "If you really killed this man, if he regrets it in the future, he will resent me for no reason. Besides, he may not be willing to marry Princess Guangping." Thinking about these two people, one is free and unrestrained and the other is spoiled and self-willed since childhood. It's a beautiful thing.Instructed Ruyi: "Let Xu Geng and Shi Jingde discuss first, and show me a few people who are suitable to be county horses. The Ministry of Rites should also say hello in advance. It's just a matter of this year and next year."

Ruyi promised to leave.