My country, you can pinch it

The New Year's Eve banquet is set according to rank and rank, ministers who are less than one or two ranks don't even think of having a seat in the main hall, they are all outside the side hall.

Gao Xueli, as the director of the new law department, is the fourth rank. This year, he also stayed outside the hall with other colleagues to eat, drink and enjoy dancing and music.

Although it doesn't have the honor of being a face saint, it is extremely comfortable and the atmosphere is much better than inside.

I thought that this year we could live in peace until midnight, but I didn't expect that the singing and dancing were only halfway through, and there was a commotion in the main hall. seat.

It is said that the emperor was overwhelmed by the prince.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, who made the emperor so angry that he announced the imperial physician, put his hands into each other's sleeves and walked out slowly, and the ministers subconsciously moved out of the way.At this moment, no one dared to come forward to say hello, without him, the main reason was that Liu Ke's complexion was also very ugly, as if it would be unlucky for anyone who touched it.It can be seen that as a winner, he has no joy at all.

As soon as he left, all the ministers began to discuss, and some directly caught up with Xungui who came out and asked for details.

Gao Xueli listened to the emperor's marriage proposal and the prince's proposal to Si Tinghou. Although he knew it was a game between father and son, he still felt uneasy in his heart.

He didn't stay for long, and left in a hurry. Tonight, Liu Ke told him that he would go to Shang's house to pick up Shang Jinling together.

It was snowing heavily on a winter night, and Xiao Tuanzi helped Liu Ke into the carriage, when he heard His Highness the Crown Prince irritated, "Tsk, I'm sorry."

Seeing him leaning on the carriage with his eyes closed, Xiao Tuanzi couldn't help comforting him: "Even if the emperor speaks eloquently, I'm afraid he wouldn't dare to point out Si Tinghou's youngest daughter to you. Your Highness is too worried."

Liu Ke opened his eyes and frowned, "It's not that simple. This old man is so eager to solicit matches today. Do you think he has found out his conscience?"

"That……"

"My lord's governance is remarkable, and he can't get a handle on it, so he can only start with these insidious means." Liu Ke rubbed the center of his brows with a headache, "If my lord's guess is right, this bastard should secretly investigate me. Empty backyard."

When Xiaotuanzi heard this, he immediately became anxious, "I'm afraid this Young Master Shang won't be able to hide it."

This is what Liu Ke is worried about. Emperor Shun's governance of the country is a mess, but he can't lose to anyone in his schemes. If there is no one in the house at his age, who will believe it?

Xiaotuanzi thought for a while, and suggested: "How about, this servant immediately find a few women to confuse the public, it's the young master's place, you have to appease..."

"It's too late. If I come here at this time, I will only have 300 taels of silver here." Besides, putting a few women in the backyard, is this trying to hurt Shang Jinling or himself?

"Then what should we do?" Xiaotuanzi worried.

At this moment, the guard outside reported: "His Royal Highness, Mr. Gao has come out."

When Gao Xueli saw Liu Ke's carriage, he stepped forward to salute. Liu Ke opened the door and said directly: "Brother-in-law, I won't go with you. Ling Ling will stay at Shang Mansion these few days. After this period, I will go Pick him up."

Seeing his serious expression, Gao Xueli's heart sank slightly, and he agreed without asking any further questions, but before leaving, he asked, "Do you want to tell Ling Ling what happened today?"

Liu Ke nodded.

This year's New Year's Eve, Shang Jinling spent time with his sisters at Shang's house. Surrounded by the stove, the scorching barbecue was oozing with oil, but no matter how delicious it was, he couldn't eat it all the way. Carrying each other's shoulders, holding a cup of tea to relieve the tiredness, they stared at the snowy night outside through the half-open window, and took a sip.

"Ling Ling, what are you doing looking out of the window? The crown prince hasn't left the palace yet. What's wrong, you miss your lover after a while?"

Shang Xiaowu's teasing voice came from next to his ear, Shang Jinling turned his head, bent his lips and said, "Yes, those without a family are heartless, and those with a family are careless, sister, you can't understand .”

Shang Xiaowu: "..." She silently turned her head to look at her sister, "Is he mocking us?"

"It's amazing to have a man!" Shang Xiaoshuang sneered.

"It really is the water thrown by the married brother!"

In an instant, the two girls were furious, baring their teeth and claws.

Shang Jinling hurriedly begged for mercy, "Sixth Sister and Seventh Sister, I was wrong, I was really wrong, it's no big deal to have a man, single nobles are eternal gods!"

"It's late, look at the trick!"

The brothers and sisters on the other side were fighting and fighting, and Shang Chuqing on the other side came back after receiving the information from the Northwest, "You three, stop making trouble."

"Second Sister." Shang Jinling straightened her messy hair and walked to Shang Xiyun, who gave him the information, "Qi Feng went to visit his grandfather again a few years ago, what Elder Sister means, I'm afraid I can't pretend like this anymore down."

"Then recover." Shang Jinling said indifferently.

Shang Xiyun frowned, "If that's the case, wouldn't he go back to the original place, Qi Feng would be so angry that he might not be able to tolerate the elder brother-in-law anymore."

Shang Jinling was not surprised by this result, he blinked his eyes and said, "I guess the emperor doesn't plan to let the prince go any longer this year."

Of course, once Liu Ke fell, Gao Xueli's director of the new law department would not be able to continue.

Twins: "..." Could it be possible to have an affair with the son-in-law of the Shang family this year?

However, listening to Shang Jinling's relaxed tone, it seemed that he had expected it, and Shang Xiyun asked, "What are you going to do?"

Shang Jinling said: "The northwest can't accommodate it, so come to the capital."

But does this come as soon as you want?

Shang Xiyun and the twins were startled by Shang Jinling's tone, "You mean Jianfeng Camp?"

"Ah."

"Leading troops back to Beijing without a call is like conspiracy!" Shang Xiyun was shocked.

However, Shang Jinling said: "But in the current situation, the prince has no choice but to seek rebellion if he wants to ascend the throne."

Although it was expected, but at this time, it still makes people's heart beat faster and creates fear. This is the crime of punishing the nine clans.

The twins looked at Shang Xiyun, then at Shang Jinling, and finally Shang Xiaowu said: "Well, Lingling, have you ever thought that it is impossible for the three thousand sharp-edged battalion to go from the northwest to the capital, no matter how fast it is? Be silent."

"That's right, and the Jianfeng Camp disappears, Qi Feng will definitely notice it, if it is reported to the court..." There is no need to say much about the follow-up, the consequences are well known.

Shang Jinling nodded: "I thought about it, but before reaching the boundary of Yunzhou, no one will know. The entire northwest area is under control."

The most important thing in the northwest is the vast wasteland, and these uninhabited places have already been assigned to Liu Ke as a fief by Emperor Shun, and Shang Jinling allocated most of the income from Yongliang to the construction of official roads and post stations. , could not escape his eyes.

And from Yunzhou to the capital, there is only half a month left. If the Jianfeng Battalion is dispatched, it will not even take ten days!

This has indeed greatly reduced the risk, but it still makes the three sisters frown. They have fought wars, and they know that it is not easy to hide Ten Ri's whereabouts. Of course, the most important thing is...

"The capital city is no better than other cities. It is heavily guarded, and there are leaders in the capital. Even if you can reach the city, relying on the three thousand sharp-edged battalion alone will not help you. Lingling, you can't get in."

Shang Jinling smiled when he heard the words, and lit the fire, with a confident light in his eyes: "Don't worry, someone will bring them into the capital."

"So, after spring, do we have to go to the northwest?" the twins asked.

"Well, we will make specific arrangements when His Highness comes back."

Shang Xiaowu sighed deeply, "I'm so scared that I'm hungry again, when will they come back?"

"There should be nothing to do tonight. The palace is not close. I guess I will come back after a while."

However, as soon as Shang Xiyun finished speaking, there were footsteps at the door, and then Gao Xueli walked into the house dressed in weather, "It's snowing a lot outside." He was wearing a cloak with a layer of white on it.

Shang Xiyun went up to meet him, took off the cloak for him, and couldn't help asking: "Why is it so early, and something happened in the palace again?"

"It can't be His Highness the Crown Prince?" Shang Xiaowu looked at the door, "Hey, what about others, won't they come to pick up Lingling?"

Liu Ke's dog-skin plaster wished to stick Shang Jinling on it whenever he was free. He had promised to come to pick him up early in the new year, but he didn't come along.

To be honest, everyone was surprised.

Shang Jinling asked: "Second brother-in-law, is something wrong?"

Gao Xueli is a real person, so he told everything he heard in the palace.

When the twins heard this, they immediately got angry and said, "The prince actually proposes marriage to Marquis Si Ting, what do you mean? If the emperor agrees, what will we do Ling Ling?"

"No." Shang Jinling felt very uncomfortable when he heard it at first, but after thinking about it calmly, this was the best way Liu Ke could think of on the spot.

It's just...not done once and for all.

"Your Highness won't be here tonight, so we won't punch eyes when we go to greet His Highness the Crown Prince during the Spring Festival." Gao Xueli said to Shang Jinling, who nodded.

The night passed quickly.

Lying on the bed alone, Liu Ke always felt empty and lacked someone to hold in his arms.

Thinking about sleeping alone for 28 years, but sharing the same bed with Shang Jinling for less than half a year, and now returning to a lonely pillow, the feeling of being alone made him uncomfortable, and he couldn't fall asleep after tossing and turning.

No wonder the wife and children are the winners in life when they are hot on the kang.

He stared at the head of the bed with a gloomy face, and ground his teeth, he was that bastard who killed a thousand swords, otherwise he could have slept with Shang Jinling in his arms until noon throughout the Spring Festival!

Then Xiaotuanzi walked in, "Your Highness, you have already given orders, and no one dares to say anything about you and Master Shang."

She was very careful at the beginning, and those who served Shang Jinling were all loyal and trustworthy servants.

Liu Ke gave a "hmm", although he knew it was just a stopgap measure.

"Go, I'm going to sleep."

He pulled Shang Jinling's pillow beside him into his arms, buried his head and took a deep breath, chatting for comfort.

The lonely old man is sad to see.

With Shang Jinling's aura, when Liu Ke was in a daze, Xiao Tuanzi suddenly pushed the door in again, "Your Highness, the imperial decree is here."

"The rooster is about to crow, what does that old thing want to do?" Liu Ke roared angrily. After finally getting sleepy, he kissed Shang Jin Ling Meng inside, but was interrupted just like that. He was so angry that he wanted to kill the king.

But after thinking about it in a blink of an eye, shouldn't it be for the gift of marriage?

Hey, then he will show the world what it means to disobey the imperial edict!

Liu Ke kicked off his shoes, put on a piece of clothing casually, and walked out disheveled.

In the past, Qin Hai's subordinates did all the work of passing the decree, but now it fell into Zhu Yuanfeng's hands. He usually does not leave the palace when he is with the emperor, so his confidant Xiao Qi was assigned.

Seeing the imperial decree in the visitor's hand, Liu Ke raised his eyebrows, and waved his hand without paying respects or saluting, signaling to announce it quickly.

Xiaoqi knew very well what kind of virtue this person was, so he didn't care about it, and unfolded the imperial decree neatly and read it out.

It's not a forced marriage, but to let the prince worship heaven and earth on behalf of the emperor tomorrow, and open a temple to comfort the ancestors.

"The emperor is not feeling well and needs to recuperate from his illness. Please His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to share his worries." Xiao Qi handed the imperial decree to Liu Ke after finishing speaking.

Although it was necessary to get up early for the sacrifice, according to the current time, Liu Ke had to prepare now. During the process, he had to kneel and kowtow three times, which was very troublesome, but the emperor was always qualified.This decree Liu Ke sounds a bit subtle, isn't it giving him a face?

He looked at Xiao Qi suspiciously, wanting to know what kind of medicine was sold in that old thing's gourd, but the latter just smiled and said: "Your Highness, please accept the order."

After accepting the decree, Liu Ke reached out to take it, but the next moment, Xiaoqi's finger suddenly touched him, and a small note was secretly stuffed into Liu Ke's palm. With a slight movement in his heart, he took the decree like a rag Grab it, with a rather impatient expression on his face.

"Then disturb Your Highness, the miscellaneous family will leave." Xiao Qi finished his work and left with his guards.

As soon as they left, Liu Ke returned to the house, unfolded the note, and his face suddenly became solemn, as expected.