My country, you can pinch it

It rained heavily in the capital, knocking down apricot blossoms all over the place.

The spring ended smoothly, and all the judges still stayed in the capital, waiting for the announcement of the list in a month's time. Some people who had a plan in their chests had already started to write poems, meet friends, and expand their contacts.

Every time after the exam, Shang Jinling would be unshakably ill and lay dying on the bed.

For this reason, Liu Ke also simply brought all the things back to the mansion to accompany him to recuperate, feed medicine and talk, without any help from others, three days passed in a blink of an eye, and Shang Xiyun walked into the Prince's mansion.

"The Huns have made another change."

The Shang family is entrenched in the northwest, and they are well aware of the battle at Shamen Pass.

Emperor Shun transferred Xiling Gong to Yuhua Pass. Although it was only half a month away from Shamen Pass, it was a serious problem for the Xiongnu. In recent years, border wars have continued. Fortunately, they were all blocked and lost. not much.

but……

Shang Jinling looked at Shang Chuqing's letter, lowered his eyebrows, and said calmly, "Big brother-in-law is starting to be isolated, right?"

Shang Xiyun nodded, "Qi Feng has been at Shamenguan for five years. Every time the Huns invaded, he was able to repel the enemy. The generals of the border army have been replaced by his cronies one after another. The Jianfeng Battalion has always been the sharpest in the Northwest Army. It’s just that the three thousand soldiers are so devoted to the eldest brother-in-law, he tried to win over him several times but failed, and now he has trained another cavalry to replace him.”

Liu Ke was peeling loquats for Shang Jinling at the side, and snorted when he heard the words: "That is, how many generals in this world are born to gallop on the battlefield like our eldest brother-in-law, and his black horse is better than others Big, once you put on the black armor and hold the spear, you are like Yan Luo. The Xiongnu will be terrified when they see it. Isn’t it fun to follow him to kill the enemy? If I were in the Jianfeng camp, I would have to follow him for the rest of my life! "

The words "our eldest brother-in-law" came out of Liu Ke's mouth, it was not against harmony at all, he purely regarded himself as a member of the Shang family, Shang Xiyun couldn't help twitching the corner of his mouth when he heard it, his heart was so enlightened.

"Can it be done?" Shang Jinling asked.

Shang Xiyun twitched the corners of her mouth, as if she was a little uncertain, she said: "The Jianfeng camp is full of orphans who grew up with the elder brother-in-law. They have been with him through life and death for more than ten years, just like brothers, relying solely on Qi Feng to temporarily get rid of other children." No amount of training time can compare to those drawn from the battalion.”

"How about fighting the Huns?"

Shang Xiyun raised his eyes, "Among the cavalry is one of my own."

This is quite meaningful.

After peeling a plate of loquats, Liu Ke wiped his hands with the handkerchief beside him, and then asked, "How is the Xiongnu coming this time?"

"It's almost the same as in previous years. According to the current strength of Shamenguan, it can deal with it, but Qi Feng may attack Jianfengying. This is my eldest sister's guess." Shang Xiyun frowned, with a trace of worry in his eyes.

After all, Chen Du is the son-in-law of the Shang family. If the sword of Jianfengying cannot be held in his own hands, it can only be destroyed.

After dragging on for five years, Qi Feng claimed that he had established a firm foothold in Shamenguan, and that he no longer needed the existence of the Jianfengying. As a general, under the military order, he still had a lot of ways to consume the Jianfengying. above the enemy.

"Ling Ling, Eldest Sister wants to call Eldest Brother-in-law back to Yuhuaguan, but in this way, the Jianfeng Battalion will have to be disbanded, but I still want to ask you and Your Highness what you mean." Shang Xiyun said.

At this time, Liu Ke asked: "I have a question to ask my second sister."

Shang Xiyun nodded, "Your Highness, please tell me."

"In your opinion, is there any difference between the Xiongnu's crimes in the past few years and the time when Duke Xiling was stationed?"

When asked such a question, Shang Jinling looked over it together, Shang Xiyun thought for a while, and replied: "Except for the second year when the Shang family left Shamenguan, there was a great momentum, and there were sporadic small troubles behind."

Hearing this, Liu Ke and Shang Jinling looked at each other.

Shang Xiyun asked: "What's wrong?"

"The Xiongnu are not stupid, they are waiting." Shang Jinling said.

What are you waiting for? Naturally, they are waiting for Dashun's internal strife. After a few trials, they should also be able to see the situation of the Jianfeng Battalion in Shamenguan. The Shang Family Army that left them a shadow is slowly being replaced.

Shang Jinling pondered: "Second sister, the Jianfeng camp cannot be disbanded. I will write a letter to my eldest sister and grandfather later, please send someone to the northwest immediately."

This is naturally no problem, but Shang Xiyun asked: "What do you want to do?"

"Grandpa is seriously ill."

Shang Xiyun and Liu Ke were startled when they heard the words, but they understood in a blink of an eye.

Don't look at Xiling Gong's transfer to Yuhuaguan, but it still has a great influence in the northwest. The Xiongnu's repeated trials are also a fear of Xiling Gong, but if this military god falls, it will definitely shake the army's morale. Don't dare to make big moves.

Only in this way, there will be a deadline, after all, it is impossible for a person to stay sick forever.

Thinking of this, Shang Xiyun also thought about what Lin University scholar and Gao Xueli were worried about that day, and couldn't help asking in a low voice: "Ling Ling, Your Highness, are you planning to..."

Liu Ke didn't answer directly, but just smiled, "If you don't fight for something like power, you will never get it obediently."

Ever since the Shang family boarded Liu Ke's boat and let Shang Jinling accompany them to Beijing, they had already made preparations, but it was confirmed that Shang Xiyun's heart was still pounding, and his palms were covered with cold sweat.

"Second sister, let's eat loquat, it's quite sweet." Shang Jinling handed the plate to Shang Xiyun, who had already eaten a few and stopped eating.

Liu Ke was careless to herself, but she couldn't be more careful with Shang Jinling. She even peeled the loquat so smooth that Shang Xiyun took one, and the sweet and sour taste entered her throat.

After Shang Jinling finished writing the letter, Shang Xiyun took it away with her.

"Is one year enough?" Shang Jinling asked the person beside him.

Liu Ke said firmly, "It's enough."

Shang Jinling smiled, "I think it's the same. If you want to enter the capital in the northwest, you have to go through Yunzhou, but the official roads and post houses there..."

"It's almost repaired. With this official road, it only takes a month to rush from Shamenguan to Beijing. If it's Jianfengying, it will be even faster." Liu Ke put Shang Jinling into his arms, sideways He turned his head and kissed his face, "Including the military situation from Shamen Pass, they all have to pass through my territory."

The hot and humid air sprayed up, making Shang Jinling feel itchy, he couldn't help hiding, looked at this person and said: "You are quite cunning."

"Closer to vermilion is red."

After one month, the test rankings will be announced.

Shang Jinling was third in the first class, and missed Hui Yuan.

However, this result was within his expectations. His learning time was too short, and his foundation was not solid. Whether it was Yun Zhishen or Yushan Layman, he was asked to slow down and consolidate and wait for the next session. Entering the court earlier, in fact, the third place in the first class is already a good result.

And the next thing is to wait for the imperial examination. If you perform well, you still have a chance to be the champion.

To this end, he devoted himself to preparing policy questions.

On the other hand, Liu Ke, who was happy, was only sad. In order to reflect the importance of the emperor in the Dashun Palace Examination, the tributes had to wear uniforms and hats. They all wore blue shirts and white gauze covers, and wore a bachelor's scarf. Shang Jinling tried it on , that look... Liu Ke couldn't think of anything other than recruiting people. As long as his eyes were not blind, even standing at the back would attract attention.

What's more, No. 1 and No. 2 are the third in the first class and the first row of Mian Sheng. They are still ordinary, like two green leaves, and Shang Jinling is even more temperamental.

Liu Ke's worry and muttering, Shang Jinling didn't take it seriously at first, but when he found out that this guy was free and busy with a beautiful maid, Shang Jinling couldn't pretend that he didn't see it.

In the evening, it was rare for Liu Ke to leave Zhezi for an early rest, but when she climbed onto the bed, she was suddenly kicked off by Shang Jinling.

Liu Ke was confused, "What's wrong?"

Shang Jinling was wearing an underwear, hugging the quilt, and said with a smile: "Are you hiding something from me?"

Liu Ke blurted out and asked, "What's the matter?"

Shang Jinling laughed and said, "Don't pretend, just tell the truth."

"What do you say, we are together every day, I have nothing to hide from you." Liu Ke's expression was innocent, he was about to climb back into bed when Shang Jinling stretched out a foot to stop him He moved with a smile on his face but his eyes were cold, and his tone was a little dangerous, "Really?" He looked like he would answer after thinking clearly, otherwise he would be at his own risk.

Now, Liu Ke is not sure.

He scratched his head, looked at Shang Jinling's bare feet and legs with only a thin layer of trousers, took the quilt on the side and covered them, then kicked his shoes and walked around on the ground .

She wondered if Shang Jinling knew about the fact that the court minister secretly wanted to marry his daughter to him?But he has already sternly refused!

Or was it that two beautiful women took advantage of the wine at the party that day, which loudspeaker let Shang Jinling hear it?But it's not his fault either!It's all the fault of those sons and nobles, who are full of male prostitutes and female thieves, doing all kinds of inappropriate things!

Oh, and there is also a boy with a devilish spirit!Seeing that he doesn't want a woman, he gives it to a man, huh, do you think he is a pamperer like the old bastard?Sure enough, it's not a good thing!

Liu Ke rolled his eyes vigorously. Although he didn't want any of them, but think about it differently. If Shang Jinling encountered these things, he would also be angry.

Shang Jinling's eyes suddenly became fierce, "So there really is!"

"Ling Ling, I was wrong." Liu Ke was about to cry, but he couldn't help crying. He frankly explained the matter, and finally said, "Brother dare to swear to God, except you, no one else has moved a single finger. Mao didn’t even ask for it, and he refused with righteous words, and I scolded anyone who dared to do so, and now it’s all over, and you’re almost rumored to be dismissed if you go outside to inquire about it!”

Shang Jinling: "..." He couldn't help but glanced at Liu Ke, and then again.

A vein popped on Liu Ke's forehead, "What kind of eyes do you have? My brother is normal. We have been sharing the same bed for so many days, don't you know?"

These words are too ambiguous. To be honest, the two of them are innocent, but every morning, they are always so impulsive.

"Would you like to show it to you, Ling Ling?" Liu Ke said as if to take off his pants.

It's worth seeing!In case a chain reaction is caused, how can we still have a palace test tomorrow!

Shang Jinling was defeated by the other party's shamelessness, she retracted her feet and shrank into the bed, smiled and said with concern: "You wear so little, aren't you cold, why don't you come up and tell me?"

Liu Ke snorted twice, climbed onto the bed unceremoniously, Shang Jinling handed him the quilt, and the latter pulled him into his arms and sighed, "Lingling, my heart for you is a lesson from heaven and earth. ,You believe me."

"I believe." In the state of the two of them, there are people in their twenties who sleep on a bed with only a quilt, and it's hard to believe it when they say it. He restrained himself, Shang Xiyun pointed directly, opened the skylight and said that Shang Jinling was weak, don't let the prince mess around.

But actually it was Shang Jinling's suggestion to sleep together, usually Liu Ke is too busy to see anyone, so do they have to go back to their rooms at night?The latter had been at war with heaven and man for a long time, swearing to heaven and earth that they would not mess around, and then happily sent the bedding to Shang Jinling's room, so restrained that Shang Jinling was too embarrassed to mention that matter.

Shang Jinling felt that it was normal for a skin-to-skin date to be deep in love, but for Liu Ke, wedding candles were like a marriage contract. He is now in perilous heights and dangerous situations, and he does not yet have the ability to grow old forever. He promised Shang Jinling Jin Ling also made an oath in front of Shang Qingrong that only when she has the ability to give her life can she dare to fully own each other.

That being the case, Shang Jinling also respected it.

However, it has to be clarified to get back to this matter. He stopped being tricky and asked: "Tomorrow's palace exam, what are you doing secretly?"

Liu Ke didn't react, "Huh?"

"Sneaking around with a maid, shouldn't you give me an explanation?"

Liu Ke was stunned for a moment, and then paused for a while, feeling a little embarrassed, and glanced at Shang Jinling several times.

Under the dim light, Shang Jinling, who was wearing a blue silk shawl, only felt that her skin was fairer, and a well-bred person had delicate eyebrows and eyes that made people unable to take their eyes off.

This attractive appearance... Liu Ke rolled his throat and said, "Tomorrow, Lingling, you can dress up."

Shang Jinling was puzzled, "Dress?"

"Well, the painting should be ugly and the skin darker, otherwise I'm afraid that the old bastard will fall in love with you!"

Shang Jinling: "..." Thank you for the compliment, and then he said with some difficulty, "The emperor is already seventy."

Liu Ke said with an expression that you are too naive: "What's the matter at seventy, he can't do what he wants, do you think there will be less tricks to torment others?"

Shang Jinling opened his mouth, thinking what else could he do?But my intuition told me that it would be better not to ask too many questions, because normal people can't understand the pervert.

But here comes the question, "Could it be possible that I will have to put on makeup before I face the saint?"

Don't bother me, if you are found out, bullying the king is still a trivial matter, shouldn't you be more careful?

Liu Ke frowned, as if he thought it was a bad idea, but what else could he do, his brows were so tangled up that he wished he could hide him, and don't go to the palace test tomorrow.

At this time, I heard a sneering laughter from the side, and my body was shaking.

"Lingling, what are you laughing at?"

Shang Jinling pinched his hair and said, "Don't worry, even if I am self-righteous and charming, the emperor will not touch me at this time." He is the prince's confidant, unless the father and son don't even pretend to be superficially friendly, God will There is no beauty down there, so why bother with him?

"Furthermore, the more this is the case, the more I have to perform well in the palace test tomorrow. If I can win the first prize, it will be safer under the eyes of everyone, isn't it?"

Today's emperor is not the impulsive emperor of many years ago. No matter how stupid he is, he knows who can move and who cannot. When Zhu Yuanfeng entered the palace, he was just a scholar from a poor family with no background, but he was not. Included in the palace, unless the emperor is tired of being an emperor.

After saying this, Liu Ke came to his senses. He hugged Shang Jinling tightly, bowed his head and kissed on the forehead, "No matter what, brother will always protect you."

"Ah."