Tanhualang

Xiaoyou thought for a while, then shook his head and said, "Let's forget it. Firstly, His Highness has always said one thing. Second, this trip is indeed dangerous. The risk of staying in Nanjing is less than going to Haimen. You don't know if you are healthy or not." There are twists and turns. Thirdly, at any rate, there is a little boy Wei Zheng in front of His Highness, so you can rest assured."

Shen Jing got up and poured tea, handed Xiao You a bowl, and retorted one by one: "If you are there, you don't need me; but if you can't go, it's best for me to go. Once I come, I'm still in good health. To be honest, since I arrived in Nanjing, I have gained some weight in the past two months. You can see that my face is a little fleshy. Thanks to His Highness, I have been pulled out by the school captain to practice from time to time, and my body is much stronger than before. Second, besides being able to help His Royal Highness take care of the surrounding affairs, recently Shandong Secret Security has been handled by me, and I am familiar with handling military Chinese books, and these children can't do it. Besides, I also know some medical skills. If Your Highness commits a crime Even if I have a chronic illness, I can also deal with one or two, so as not to miss His Highness's important event. Three years later, Shangshu Sun Ping went north and took away most of the generals in the Nanjing Jingying camp. This time, His Highness is in a hurry and there are not enough generals. I will accompany you By His Highness's side, Captain Wei can lead the troops separately, which is of great help to His Highness."

Xiao Youdao: "What you said is exactly what I thought, so when His Highness ordered me to stay in Nanjing, I only wanted you to accompany His Highness."

After a pause, he continued: "But even if you say it, His Highness will definitely not allow it. There is one thing I haven't mentioned to you. I didn't want to tell you, I'm afraid you're thinking too much."

"what?"

Xiao Youdao: "Last time I asked you to help His Highness to take a bath and change clothes, but you fell into the water... After that incident, His Highness specifically told me that in the future, the job of serving by his side should not be done again." I asked you to do it—hey, look, you’ve changed your face. I just said that I was afraid you would think too much! Your Highness doesn’t think you’re doing badly, but just thinks you’re well-educated and a serious scholar. Let you do this, for fear of humiliating your identity!"

After a moment of surprise, Shen Jing calmed down and said with a smile: "I said. Why have you never asked me for help since then. I thought you thought I was clumsy. Don't worry, this is Your Highness and you I won’t take it to heart.”

"It's good that you know. I also know that you are not the kind of narrow-minded person." Xiao You smiled, "Aren't you just clumsy? You can throw a piece of clothing into the water? Speaking of which, you should thank Your Highness for saving your life." , or I will drown you?"

Shen Jing smiled and said, "Where is it so easy to drown? I can also float."

"Come on, those who drown will be able to swim." Xiao Youchong rolled his eyes quietly, "Fortunately, His Highness is not the kind of master who treats people around him harshly. Not only does he not blame you, but he may also insult your elegance. Did you not?" I have seen those narrow-minded and vicious people, and I have seen it much more in the palace since I was a child. Even now, I often hear them talking, you can hear me, tsk tsk."

"how?"

"Does the king of Liang'an know that the concubine he married the year before was the queen's cousin? That method! There was a girl in the mansion who served tea and accidentally spilled it on the king of Liang'an. He was scalded to death with boiling water. This is the life of a slave, and it is not his life to take it."

"..."

"So I'm very content." Xiaoyou sighed, "Meeting a master like His Highness, no matter how noble his background is, he doesn't have the slightest airs. This is a great blessing."

"It's not that I don't have airs at all..." Shen Jing said hesitantly, and couldn't help laughing, "I just entered the mansion, the first time I saw His Highness, I didn't dare to show my air."

Xiao You chuckled softly: "When Your Highness got angry? To be honest, His Highness is quite scary when he gets angry."

"Not only is the appearance scary, but it's so different from the rumors outside." Shen Jing stroked the tea bowl, recalling the scene at that time, and couldn't help chuckling, "Do you know what the rumors are about Your Highness?"

"How to say?"

"In short, the legends are outrageous. They have all kinds of blue faces and fangs. That's why I was surprised when I saw His Highness for the first time." Shen Jing coughed, "I didn't expect... I am actually very young and handsome, dignified and noble."

"It's true. Your Highness looks much like the Empress Dowager before you. When it comes to appearance and demeanor, say something disrespectful." Xiao You lowered his voice, very honored, "Even His Majesty looks inferior to His Highness today." That's why I said... well, it's just that I have been refusing to marry the princess again, which makes people feel that it is not perfect."

"... You are so worried, it seems that you can't change it." Shen Jing poured tea for Xiaoyou, and then slowly instructed, "The king of Han is thinking about ghosts, and His Highness is going to meet Zhang Zhi along the river. It seems dangerous; you and Lord Ding stay in Nanjing. , and it’s not foolproof. You have to take care of yourself.”

"You too." Xiao Youdao, "Take care."

The two chatted a few more gossips, and then separated and hurriedly went about their business.Shen Jing went back to her room after eating and packed her bags briefly, and then went back to her study to sort out her recent paperwork. She was so busy until about three o'clock when Zhao Heng opened the door and came in, seeing that he was also in a daze: "Why are you still here?"

"I sorted out some recent secret letters and documents." Shen Jing stopped and saluted Zhao Heng, "Your Highness just came back?"

As he spoke, he lifted the teapot from under the window and poured a bowl of hot tea for Zhao Heng. Zhao Heng took it and drank the tea in one gulp: "Yeah."

Shen Jing poured another glass for him: "When are you leaving?"

Zhao Heng drank another half bowl of tea, put down the tea bowl: "Let's go tomorrow morning." After a pause, he continued: "Sometimes Xiaoyou is not careful enough. You should pay more attention to him when things happen."

Shen Jing said: "Don't worry, Your Highness. With Sir Ding and Xiao You here, nothing will go wrong in Nanjing."

"En." Zhao Heng responded, and sat down behind the desk, "Today is too busy, so I have to sit for a while to rest. It's getting late, you should also go down and rest."

Shen Jing didn't respond, and went forward to salute again: "Let's leave tomorrow, please allow me to follow you, Your Highness, and do my best."

Zhao Heng glanced at him: "Xiaoyou wants you to go?"

"I want to go by myself. I can do everything from serving His Highness, military documents, acupuncture and medicine stones, washing and cooking. I hope His Highness will not dislike you."

Zhao Heng paused, then slowly asked: "Aren't you afraid?"

"To be honest, I was a little scared at first. Looking at the Qingzhou military newspaper tonight, I was still wondering how many ships the King of Han sent and whether our troops could resist them." Shen Jing said calmly, "But your highness came back just now, Seeing that His Highness is so confident, suddenly he is not afraid."

After hearing this, Zhao Heng got up and smiled lightly, "Maybe Gu is just pretending to be tough?"

Shen Jing lowered her eyes and said unhurriedly: "Then I'll pretend not to be afraid."

"Haha! Hahahaha!" Zhao Heng laughed out loud, walked up to Shen Jing, raised his hand and patted him on the shoulder, "Okay! Then Miao An will come with Gu!"

The four counties of Chongming, Jiading, Huating, and Shanghai were occupied by the anti-king Zhao Ting's general Zhang Zhi. The day after the Jinshanwei army was wiped out, Yu Wang Zhao Heng mobilized 3 horses from the Nanjing Jingying and nearby guards overnight, and rushed to Haimen County to fight. . 3 horses traveled day and night, and arrived at Changzhou at dusk the next day.Hu Yingzhi, commander of the Changzhou Guard, and Li Xueqin, the magistrate of Changzhou, had received the news a long time ago and greeted them at the city gate.

Renma camped outside the city to rest, Zhao Heng ordered Wei Zheng and others to set up defenses, and then brought a team of guards into the city with Li Xueqin and Hu Yingzhi.

Zhao Heng didn't care about resting, so he discussed with Li Xueqin and Hu Yingzhi behind closed doors on how to retreat from the enemy.

Shen Jing didn't stop here.After setting up Zhao Heng's luggage in the residence, he had to deal with the military situation: Zhao Heng had already sent more than a dozen teams to spy on the news during the day and night trip, and at this time, news came back one after another, all of which were waiting for Shen Jing to review first.

Waiting for everything to be settled and busy, it was almost three o'clock.General Shen Jing gave Zhao Heng the information, and when he came out, he hurriedly arranged manpower to prepare hot water for Zhao Heng to take a bath.

Zhao Heng hurriedly washed up and came out of the bathroom, and saw Shen Jing sitting at the door leaning on the railing and dozing off, behind him was the dark night, dull and quiet, with a dim yellow lantern above his head, Shen Jing's face reflected the vermilion railing and soft light , warm and pale like jade.

He couldn't help but lighten his steps, fastened his robe belt, stepped forward and called softly: "...Miao'an?"

Shen Jing opened his eyes in shock, and hurriedly stood up: "...Your Highness!" He woke up, and hurriedly took out a letter from his arms and handed it over: "The letter you have been waiting for has arrived, from Shangshu Sun."

Zhao Heng took it over and opened it, opened the letter and glanced at it hastily, then smiled and said, "Okay, very good!"

He held Shen Jing's shoulders with open hands, shook them vigorously, and then raised his fingers to point to his face: "Look at Gu, Miao An."

Shen Jing looked confused: "..."

Zhao Heng smiled slightly and said, "This is what Gu Zhen really looks like. Now, you don't have to pretend not to be afraid."