return to peace

Three months after Ji Fan left, Chu Zexi made General Huwei's direct daughter as imperial concubine, Yang Taiwei's direct daughter as noble concubine, and the second daughter of Minister of Rites as promise.

The emperor's wedding, the whole country celebrates.Although it is necessary to keep everything simple, the royal style cannot avoid luxury.As soon as Chu Lingshang entered the door, he saw Chu Zexi who was standing in a daze in front of the mirror in a bright red wedding dress.Since that day, they have truly achieved the distinction between monarch and minister, and the intimacy before has disappeared without a trace.Chen Lingshang watched helplessly as Chu Zexi became more and more like a king day by day, and at the same time became more and more serious. He couldn't remember the last time he smiled in front of him.

He waved his hand and made the attendants retreat.Chu Zexi saw him in the mirror, but didn't turn around.Chu Lingshang took the belt on the side, turned it in front of him, and tied it for him. He lowered his head slightly, and under his thick eyelashes was a tall nose with a very small mole on the tip of his nose. If it wasn't so close , will not be found at all.He has seen this face in his eyes and dreams for more than ten years.

"Lingxi." Chu Zexi suddenly called softly, this was the first time he called his name since that day.

Chu Lingshang was tying a jade pendant carved with a flying dragon around his waist. He didn't look up, but just responded softly: "Yes."

Chu Zexi didn't speak any more, and as soon as Chu Lingshang raised his head, he saw his gentle eyes that he hadn't had time to retract.The boy in the past had grown into a handsome man unknowingly, and the little prince who followed him back in the past had grown taller than him.

He took the gold and jade crown that had been prepared, and tiptoed to gently put it on for the young emperor.Chu Zexi closed his eyes, and in his nose was the faint cold fragrance of plum blossoms on his body, mixed with the slightly bitter smell of medicine, which was his favorite smell as always.Suddenly, those unspeakable feelings in the past, the suppressed emotions, and the unrequited bitterness broke the embankment on this special day.He hugged Chen Lingshang violently, as if he was about to rub into his flesh and blood, the hug became tighter and tighter.

Chu Lingshang gently put his hand on his back, and patted him lightly.He understood, but he couldn't respond.

After an unknown amount of time, Chu Zexi let him go until the attendant outside the door gently reminded him.He looked at him, his eyes were reddish, and there was deep affection like the sea hidden in his eyes. Suddenly he leaned forward and kissed the corner of his mouth, like a dragonfly on the water, with a worship that cannot be profane, and did not give Chen Ling at all The time for refusal is over.

Seeing Chen Lingshang's slightly stunned expression, he finally smiled, as if he was still the same child more than ten years ago, but his eyes were even redder, and when he was clearly smiling, it made people feel like weeping.He said: "Brother Lingshang, walk out with me."

Chu Lingshang knew that the cold war between them was over, and also understood that he had finally given up.

"Okay." He said with a smile, but he felt a heavy guilt in his heart. If it wasn't for his connivance at the beginning, it wouldn't have hurt him like this.

He accompanied Chu Zexi out of the hall step by step, accepted the congratulations of the officials, and was admired by all the people, just like when he ascended the throne, he stayed by his side and watched him rule the world.

Fortunately, after experiencing so many hardships and twists and turns, they can still return to the original point, even though they are covered with bruises.

All the courtiers in Xiliang discovered that since the king's wedding, the relationship with the national teacher has returned to the original intimacy.Due to the recent frequent changes in Chen Guo, Chu Lingshang and Chu Zexi moved together to handle government affairs again. I don’t know if it’s because the two have finally let go of their grudges, or they have hidden them deeply. In handling government affairs, they are more tacit than in the past.

Since Lin Feng followed Ji Fan to the wilderness, and Chu Lingshang had no guards around him, Chu Zexi gave Wei Xi to him to protect his safety and take care of related affairs.Although Chu Lingshang knew that Wei Xi had assassinated Ji Fan, but now that his relationship with Chu Zexi had been resolved, he had never been a person who was unreasonable and unforgiving, so he had no objection.

The dark army has been recruited. He and Chu Zexi personally selected them one by one. After secret training, they were dispatched to every corner of Chen country. These people will become Xiliang's most secret weapon when the flames of war are ignited.

Everything seems to be back on track, except Ji Fan.Chu Lingshang sent group after group of people to the Wilderness to inquire about Ji Fan, but they all returned without success. They were forced back by the harsh environment and poisonous gas before even entering the Wilderness.In the land of hell, gods and Buddhas are useless.Later, Chu Lingshang never sent anyone there again, all he could do was to take care of himself and wait for Ji Fan to return.

He often had nightmares, dreaming that Ji Fan fell to the ground covered in blood, but he was blocked by an invisible barrier, and he couldn't even hug him.Every time at this time, he would wake up from the dream with cold tears all over his face, and then he would never be able to sleep again, and would sit withered until dawn.

He really misses him.

In the spring of the second year after Ji Fan left, the imperial concubine of Xiliang was happy. Chu Zexi couldn't help being a father for the first time, and Chu Lingshang was also very happy for him.But that winter, the child was gone.The winter of that year was very cold. Chu Lingshang sat with Chu Zexi in the empty hall all night. Chu Zexi leaned on his shoulder, with blue stubble on his chin and bloodshot eyes, but Nothing was said.Chu Lingshang hugged him, but wanted to cry.After that, Chu Zexi abolished the noble concubine and promise, and only favored one person in the harem.There was an uproar in the court, but Chu Lingshang knew that he was tired of disputes in the harem.

In Xiliang in the winter of that year, there was no stability at home or abroad.In the north of Xiliang, the city was closed due to rare heavy snow. Chu Lingshang personally went to the north to preside over the disaster relief work. With the efforts of the whole country, the loss was finally minimized.The northern border is the most important military base in Xiliang, and there is no room for loss.

It was finally spring, and the haze of winter finally dissipated, and Chu Lingshang fell ill again. After months of hard work, he was finally overwhelmed.Si Ran went down the mountain secretly to diagnose and treat him, and only then did he pull him back from the gate of hell.When Chu Lingshang finally opened his eyes, the young Chu Wuyou was out of breath from crying, Si Ran and Chu Zexi's eyes were red, even Chu Huaimin couldn't help the reddened eyes with hatred Cursed: "Brat, finally woke up!"

Chu Lingshang smiled weakly. What he didn't tell them was that he dreamed that Ji Fan had died in the wilderness, and he wanted to let him go, so he didn't want to wake up.

For two years, Ji Fan and Lin Feng have not heard from each other.Chu Lingshang could hardly hold on any longer.During his recovery period, Chu Huaimin personally took over his government affairs, and Si Ran also secretly lived in the National Teacher's Mansion as a doctor to recuperate his body.

One day, when Chu Wuyou was studying in his room and Chu Lingshang was resting in the courtyard, Si Ran carefully mentioned Ji Fan. Tears welled up in Chu Lingshang's eyes instantly, but he still smiled and said, "I believe in him, he will definitely back."

Si Ran shook his hand and said, "When you were sick and unconscious, you kept thinking of Ji Fan's name."

Chu Lingshang lowered his head, smiled, and sighed softly, he really missed him.

The floating clouds in the sky are floating leisurely, the pond lotus is in full bloom again, the pond is full of red lotus green leaves, and the early summer wind blows the reddish peach petals, falling into the pond, causing a few ripples, and when the ripples are gone, there is nothing left.