The general said she doesn't take a wife

In the past few days, Mrs. Ling's state is a little bit wrong.

In the past, Fu Ling, who was meticulous in her work and managed everything under her command in an orderly manner, has been out of her mind recently. Within a month, she made three wrong memorials, and she often looked haggard.

There was even a time when Bei Chenling wore the court clothes backwards, and all the civil and military officials in the court held back their laughter, but Bei Chenling didn't notice it at all. It was Lin Aoxue who tactfully mentioned something to Bei Chenling after she came down to court, and Bei Chenling just said a word. With a flushed face, he called the carriage and waited outside the palace, and got into the carriage as soon as he left the palace, feeling ashamed and annoyed.

It's fine that the courtroom is a mess, even Beichenling's residence has some problems from time to time.

I made a bowl yesterday, and today I wrote and drew a human figure on the paper for practicing calligraphy.

The painting can only be understood, not very specific, so people can't guess Bei Chenling's thoughts. It's just that people in the house have passed on this matter, making people feel that Bei Chenling may not have had a good rest in recent days, that's why it's like this Sluggish.

The talented man in the palace who had a good impression of Fu Ling greeted in private with concern, sent a lot of health supplements to Ling's residence in Beichen, and from time to time made indirect remarks, asking if Fu Fu Ling was not feeling well recently, so he didn't rest well. This state is not good, if it is really unsustainable, you can ask the empress to play and rest for a few more days.

Bei Chenling sighed wearily, dragging his complicated emotions to perfunctory these people one by one, waved his hands and said that he was fine.

A few days later, when Bei Chenling presented the memorial with typos for the fifth time, Lin Aoxue finally called Bei Chenling to the Imperial Study in private, intending to have a good talk with Bei Chenling.

Like those ministers, Lin Aoxue first asked Bei Chenling if she was unwell recently. After Bei Chenling shook her head and denied it, she asked again if there was anything on her mind.

But Bei Chenling, who used to talk to Lin Aoxue about everything, refused to say anything today, her tone was extremely strict, and Lin Aoxue didn't ask why for a long time, and she couldn't help but feel more and more puzzled.

In the end, she could only tell Bei Chenling to be more careful in the future, and when Bei Chenling agreed, she would let Bei Chenling back down.

Lin Aoxue was frowning because of this, and she always felt that Bei Chenling was hiding something in her heart, and she didn't talk to her anymore, which made her a little sad.

She treats Bei Chenling as a younger sister, and naturally hopes to relieve Bei Chenling's worries, but it seems that this worry is hard to solve.

Just at this time, Yun Yan came in from the imperial study, and seeing Lin Aoxue's frowning face, she asked about this matter, and Lin Aoxue immediately talked about it like pouring beans.

Yun Yan laughed lightly when she heard the words, her eyes seemed to hide a gleam of brilliance, she was intelligent and alert, which made Lin Aoxue feel hopeful, and asked:

"Is there a way for Yan'er?"

Yun Yan did not directly answer Lin Aoxue's words, but talked about another matter:

"Recently, there seems to be some problems with the commercial road leading to the grassland in the northern border. It's time to send people to inspect. It has been several years since envoys from Beijing and China have been sent to check."

Lin Aoxue nodded upon hearing that:

"That's right, Pei Qing has been in charge of it all the time, and it's true that no one in Beijing has been sent to look at it."

Yun Yan laughed:

"Ling'er has been bored in Beijing recently, and the envoys came back to the grassland last time. The one-month vacation you promised her was delayed by the envoys. Speaking of which, Ling'er has suffered a dark loss. You want If you don't send Ling'er, you will be far away from the court hall, and you can also enjoy the scenery on the way and relax."

Lin Aoxue felt that what Yun Yan said was very true, so she complied. Two days later, she relayed her plan to Bei Chenling. Bei Chenling showed a sleepy look at first, but soon, her frowns loosened. Come, reply Lin Aoxue clearly:

"Ling'er is willing to go."

This matter was finalized in this way, Bei Chenling changed from the sluggishness of the day before, and suddenly became energetic, and took the initiative to handle the matter of going to the northern border.

Including the carriage, dry food, clean water, clothes, and the expenses that need to be spent on the way, she did everything by herself, and she was so energetic that it surprised everyone.

Bei Chenling got up early and worked late into the night, so busy that she kept her feet on the ground, she insisted on bringing forward the schedule that was supposed to be five days later to the third day. After everything was settled, Bei Chenling went to the palace to meet the empress again, and said that she was about to leave.

Lin Aoxue was amazed by this, she seemed to suddenly understand the deep meaning in Yunyan's words.

Yoho, this little girl is thinking about spring.

Of course, Lin Aoxue would not stop Bei Chenling. With a wave of her sleeves, Bei Chenling bowed and retreated. The carriage and horses were already waiting outside the palace. Bei Chenling boarded the carriage, turned her head and said to the young man driving:

"Set off."

The carriage should not run too fast on the official road in the capital. When the carriage slowly left the capital and reached the official road outside the city, the servant whipped the horse down, and the horse neighed, pulling the carriage and galloping immediately.

Behind him, Bei Chenling led the entourage and servants who were on the road together, and they were all riding horses. Seeing that Bei Chenling's carriage ran ahead, they did not dare to slack off, and immediately chased after her.

Once she started heading towards the northern border, Bei Chenling was not so impatient. She would ask her followers to stop and rest before continuing on her way when she passed posthouses and small towns on the way.

After all, there are some things that cannot be rushed. If you are exhausted by boats and cars, if something goes wrong, it will be easier to delay things.

Thus, Bei Chenling's convoy approached the northern border bit by bit at a very steady speed, and it was already a month after they arrived at the northern border.

It was June, but the summer in the north came much later than in the capital. The climate in the north at this time was almost like that in May in the capital. The climate was warm and not too hot. Once we entered Xingbei Pass, we hadn't reached the military camp yet. , You can hear the deafening roar, it is the routine drill of the soldiers in the barracks, shouting slogans.

Xingbei Pass, as the first pass leading to Shengshi, is already very prosperous compared to previous years.

Materials from the grasslands flowed into the north, such as kumiss, milk cakes, and furs that grassland people often wear, all of which can be seen in the Xingbeiguan market, and the price is not expensive, and ordinary people can afford it.

Hearing that the envoys were coming from the capital, Pei Qing immediately went to meet Bei Chenling outside the barracks. Seeing Bei Chenling, he was quite happy to meet an old friend after a long absence.

"General Pei worked hard on the frontier!"

Pei Qing laughed, and bowed to Bei Chenling:

"The female fu came from a long way, and the boat and the car are exhausting, which is hard work!"

After the two exchanged pleasantries, Pei Qing said again:

"The general has cleared out the place where the Fu stays, so I will send someone to lead the Fu to rest."

Bei Chenling smiled and nodded, and replied:

"Alright."

She traveled all the way from the capital to the northern border, and occasionally stopped to rest on the way, but it never lasted more than half a day. The bumpy journey made her very tired. Anyway, she was not in a hurry to inspect the commercial roads. She had to rest for one night before making arrangements. It doesn't matter.

Pei Qing sent Lu Sheng to lead the female Fu to stay at Fuyun Villa, which is opposite to Yanyu Building.

Ever since Lin Aoxue ascended the throne, Pei Qing was stationed in the northern border as a general, and finalized the proposal on the trade between Ningguo and the Grassland. minister.

Walking to the corner of the street, Bei Chenling seemed to have a sense of it. She raised her eyes to look at the medical clinic beside the street, but seeing the signboard of "Yanxue Medical Hall" hanging on it, she blinked her eyes and asked Lu Sheng with a smile:

"This clinic is the one opened by the Queen?"

Lu Sheng didn't expect that Bei Chenling would talk to him suddenly. He was stunned for a moment, followed Bei Chenling's gaze, and his eyes fell on the signboard of Yanxue Medical Hall. He quickly realized that a hearty smile appeared on his face involuntarily. , said:

"That's right, our empress never liked to leave the barracks. Ever since the empress opened a medical clinic in the Xingbei market, my empress has been running towards the market every three days!"

Lu Sheng sold Lin Aoxue without hesitation, and Bei Chenling frowned, imagining every bit of Lin Aoxue and Yunyan getting along in the northern border, and suddenly felt a little envious.

Although it was not too early for those two people to meet each other, it was not easy for them to support each other in the most wasted years, step by step to today, and it is worthy of admiration.

Suddenly, Bei Chenling thought of Zhe Ji again, that arrogant and unruly empress.

Bei Chenling smiled wryly and shook her head, how could Zhe Ji be like Lin Aoxue or Yun Yan, this person comes and goes like the wind, who knows what Zhe Ji is thinking in her heart, and whether she will really be like what she said, she can shed her body The burden is thrown off.

However, if she hadn't been hopeful, if she hadn't been desperate, as if she had been poisoned and lost her mind, how could she rush to the northern border without stopping? It's only two months since the half-year period set at the beginning .

Bei Chenling sighed again, she felt a little disappointed.

After Fuyunzhuang became a property in the barracks, the upper and lower floors were separated, and only the lowest floor received ordinary drinkers. For people of Bei Chenling's status, the manager of the village directly led Bei Chenling to the top floor. , arranged an elegant and quiet guest room for Bei Chenling to rest.

Bei Chenling thanked Lu Sheng who led the way, Lu Sheng scratched his head in embarrassment, then bowed and left.

That night, Bei Chenling was lying on the bed but did not feel sleepy. Her eyes were clear, and an oil lamp was lit on the table beside her. The faint light was flickering and flickering in the room.

Bei Chenling stretched out her hand, and looked at the shadow on the wall by the light of the kerosene lamp.

Before coming, her mood was so urgent and her desire was so strong that she lost her former calmness and modesty, and rushed here with all her heart.

Even on the way, she didn't think about why she came here. She really just wanted to complete the inspection mission Lin Aoxue arranged for her, or did she have other plans?

When she actually arrived at the northern border, she began to hesitate again. Things that she hadn't had time to think about before were surging in her mind at this moment, making her heart so messed up that she couldn't find a clue.

"When it's dawn tomorrow, go to the market to relax."

She murmured under her breath.

Suddenly, she snorted lightly, she was so troubled, and she didn't know how much that heartless thing cared about her, and whether she would toss and turn like her, unable to sleep.

In other words, once a person's heart is moved, there is no fairness or unfairness, only willingness or unwillingness, joy or displeasure.

Bei Chenling had a long conversation suddenly, and felt that after this incident, she became more sentimental.

It was not until midnight that Bei Chenling fell asleep in a daze, and then she woke up before dawn. When she turned over and sat up, looking at the gray scene outside the window, her mind was still immersed in the dream just now.

She dreamed that Zheji was guarding her throne and refused to let go, and then she was determined not to meet her. Her coming to the northern border was a joke, and she died without a problem.

Sitting on the bed, Bei Chenling felt her heart pounding. For the first time, she discovered that she was so vulnerable sometimes.

Knowing that it was a dream, she couldn't restrain the resentment in her heart, she even started to get angry, and gritted her teeth angrily:

This heartless dog thing!

The queen of the prairie, who was so majestic outside, turned into a heartless dog in Bei Chenling's mouth.

Bei Chenling pursed her lips, turned over and got off the bed, poured the already cold tea on the table into a cup, took a sip, cleared her mind, and then propped herself up on the edge of the table, and said viciously:

"Don't think I'll give you a chance to humiliate me, hum, there's no way."

These may be the two most ruthless words Bei Chenling uttered in her entire life.

She let out a long breath, and felt that she could express the pent-up emotions in her chest, and she felt much happier, and it was not as uncomfortable as when she just woke up.

Now that she had gotten up, she no longer felt sleepy, Bei Chenling rubbed her eyes, started to get dressed, asked her attendants to fetch water, tidied up, and then opened the door of the guest room.

Bei Chenling delayed for a while, the sky outside the house was already dawning, she walked towards the hall on the second floor, and told the entourage beside her:

"Prepare some light food, and let's go to the market at dawn later."

This time, she came to the northern border mainly to follow Lin Aoxue's arrangement. To inspect the trade routes between the two borders, she first started to look at Xingbei Pass, walked around the market in Xingbei Pass, and then left the customs tomorrow. , go to Shengshi.

Shengshi is the hub of trade between the two borders, and it is also the most prosperous and prosperous place between the grassland and Ningguo.

Since it was in business for more than two years, Shengshi has been expanded and built several times, and its area is already comparable to Xingbeiguan. However, because it is divided into two cities, the north and the south, and managed separately, in fact, the part under the jurisdiction of Ningguo is only half of Shengshi. .

Bei Chenling ate breakfast at Fuyunzhuang, everything was no different from usual, but today Bei Chenling felt particularly unappetizing.

She silently added up the food and put it into the bowl, holding chopsticks in her hand, and fiddled with it for a long time. After two bites, she didn't want to eat anymore.

The state is really bad.

Beichen said calmly.

It couldn't go on like this, but she had no other choice.

Obviously, she had adjusted her emotions as much as possible when she was in the room, but unexpectedly, she herself was not as rational and calm as she expected.

She sighed again, a little at a loss.

Since Zhe Ji left two months ago, her condition has become worse and worse every day, and she has lost a lot of weight, but there is no way to change it.

But the task is too heavy, you can't give up halfway, you have to continue your life, and she can't give up herself because of Zhe Ji.

impossible.

Bei Chenling snorted coldly in her heart, but she didn't hold on for a while, and began to sigh again. She was extremely helpless, and wanted to ask Xiaoer to take the food away, and didn't plan to eat any more.

But at this moment, a frivolous voice suddenly came from the stairs on the second floor:

"Hey! Ma'am, why don't you even eat well when the king is gone? But because of the king, you don't want to eat or drink? Look, your little face has lost weight."

When Bei Chenling heard the voice of the unexpected person, she suddenly stopped holding the chopsticks, and her eyes showed disbelief.

She even thought that she had ear problems because of thinking too much, and she had auditory hallucinations, and she began to dream in the clear sky.

Or, before she woke up from her dream this morning, a new scene was changed without her knowing it. This feeling is really not wonderful.

After being stunned for a few breaths, Bei Chenling looked in the direction where the voice came from in amazement.

A tall and straight figure was coming up from downstairs, his footsteps stepped on the wooden steps, making a creaking sound, every step seemed to be knocking on Beichenling's heart.

Bei Chenling held her breath, her face full of disbelief, in her deep eyes, that figure gradually became clear, getting closer and closer, and finally that face was completely presented in Bei Chenling's sight.

The smile on Zhe Ji's face was still hearty, like the moon in the sky, suddenly illuminating the dark sky that shrouded Zhe Ji's heart very brightly.

"If we don't see each other for a day, it's like three autumns. Let me do the math. How many autumns have passed between us?"