That night, Emperor Ye and his concubines were sleepy and tired, so they all entered the palace early to rest. Lin Yiren also excused himself to be tired, politely declined Lin Ziyan's invitation to throw chess, and after letting the maid serve and wash, he turned a few pages on the bed and extinguished the candle.

Outside the palace, a team of stubborn soldiers patrolled under the clear moonlight, swords and halberds, snow blades floating, and the posture of pillowing was even more tense than during the day.

"What people!" came the scolding of the Yulin Army in the cold wind.

"Own people. The person who came seemed to show the other party the waist card, "Lord Yang sent me to pass the word, saying that he would send someone to send a few pots of good wine to the big guys to warm up later, and it will be hard for you brothers for the past two nights." ”

Before Yu Linjun could reply, Qiao Xinning's cold voice came from the dark night, "Thank you Lord Yang for your kindness, but this wine is not necessary." ”

"Commander Joe. Yu Lin Jun said in unison.

Qiao Xinning stepped forward slowly with a sword, "The Yulin Army shoulders the duty of escort, and when patrolling, you don't drink a drop of alcohol, if Lord Yang loves wine, you might as well come to Xiao'an and Qiao to get drunk another day." ”

"The discipline of the Yulin Army is strict and admirable, and the lower officials will definitely convey the words of Commander Qiao to Lord Yang. Someone said, clenched his fists and retreated.

In the dark palace, the corners of Lin Yiren's lips were lightly raised, and he got up and waved his sleeves, and the window lattice by the north opened without wind under the moonlight.

A moment later, a cat meow was heard in the night, and then a figure quickly flashed into the room, turned and gently closed the window lattice.

"Lord Wang. "Listening to the voice, the person who came was the guard who wanted to send wine to the Yulin Army before.

"Is it all arranged?" said Lin Yi.

"Don't worry, the Owl Team is ready, and Yan Gongzi has arranged it well, as long as the fireworks are launched into the sky tomorrow, the thunder and fire at the entrance of the nine caves will be ignited. In addition, Xing Nan's envoy, Mo Changfeng, Yao Ji and others also divided their troops into four routes, each leading more than 30 masters to ambush at the intersection of the peak and the mountain, one can intercept the Yulin army to prevent the prince from entering the Jiuxuan Cave, and the other can see the opportunity to act and answer the men and horses of Yan Gongzi. The man whispered.

"The Yulin Army is not easy to deal with, tell Xing Yuan not to underestimate the enemy. "Lin Yi is humane.

"Yes. The person continued, "Yan Gongzi said that he will kill King Zhe and the county lord among the assassins, and then the prince will definitely save him with all his might, and Yan Gongzi will take the opportunity to knock the prince down the cliff, and the pines and cypresses of Jiuxuan Peak are all over the place, and the prince only needs to land once on the tree and follow him to the top from the side." ”

"This is intended to make King Zhe owe the life-saving grace of the King of Zhe's mansion. The Lin Yi man muttered softly.

"Yan Gongzi has this meaning in his words," come to the humane, "In addition, Yan Gongzi also reminded the prince that once the two sides fight fiercely, casualties are inevitable, and the people in the palace are also unlikely to be unscathed. ”

Outside the courtyard, the flickering firelight reflected on the window lattice on the south side, flickering and flickering, and Lin Yiren's eyes were solemn, and he fell silent for a long time.

Yan Xu knows his weakness, no one knows what accidents will happen in tomorrow's melee, the people of the Glaive Kingdom, Wuyaju, Yulin Army, and the royal family, the fall of any figure is because of him, there will definitely be innocent people in it, he is accumulating his own blood debt, and Lin Qitan who stepped on the blood of countless people to ascend to the throne of God back then. Will the father's heavenly spirit be disappointed in him?

"Got it. Lin Yiren changed the topic lightly, "Has Wu Hansheng been to see Xiao Huan?"

"In the way of the prince's affection, the old bustard didn't dare to let Xiao Huan show up again, Wu Gonggong went to Tianxiang Pavilion once, only saw Xiao Huan's kung fu with a stick of incense, and didn't say much from beginning to end, just left Xiao Huan a little silver taels, and his subordinates and Xiao Huan really couldn't figure out what Wu Gonggong meant. ”

"With the protection of the Imperial Palace, Xiao Huan will naturally be fine, Wu Huansheng is a eunuch, and entering and exiting the Qinglou is already eye-catching, and it is normal for him to be low-key. ”

"That'...... I wonder when the prince will be able to save Xiao Huan from the sea of suffering?"

"Confused!" Lin Yiren sat down with his robe, "If Xiao Huan is redeemed by me, she will naturally have to enter the palace of King Xuan, how can she become your wife of Zhan Xunxi?"

"The subordinates are anxious and a little confused. Zhan Xunxi said in frustration.

"This matter is not urgent," Lin Yiren groaned with his fingers, "Liu Mingyuan may still have Xiao Huan's idea in secret, after you blend into the Yulin Army and become Qiao Xinning's right-hand man, it is only right to redeem Xiao Huan in the name of righteousness." ”

"Mixed into the Yulin Army?" Zhan Xunxi's eyes lit up.

"Once the Yulin Army is damaged, it will definitely replenish the people, Qiao Xinning is the most cherished talent, tomorrow is a good opportunity for you to show your skills. "Lin Yi is humane.

"Thank you for your advice!" Zhan Xunxi suddenly looked happy.

"Remember, when there is chaos, you must protect Concubine Li and the four princes, Qiao Xinning has a close relationship with Concubine Li's mother's family, and Qiao Xinning will not forget your love. ”

"Yes. Zhan Xunxi said respectfully.

"Also, don't take the initiative to contact Wu Huansheng there, if he doesn't come, you and Xiao Huan will only live their own lives, and it will be the same if you enter the Yulin Army in the future, when you two have a child, remember to let the first child be surnamed Wu. ”

"Okay. In the dark, Zhan Xunxi's voice was full of joy, "The subordinates plan to have five children with Xiao Huan, and the first child will be regarded as repaying the favor of the prince, and the one surnamed Wu will be cheaper." ”

"Wu Huansheng and Xiao Huan's mother are also pitiful people," Lin Yiren paused, "If you two have the heart to serve him for the rest of your life, it will not be in vain that Wu Huansheng secretly asked the prince for help for Xiao Huan's affairs." ”

"Gonggong Wu asked the prince for help......" Zhan Xunxi was slightly stunned.

"It's a long story, it's good that you know it in your heart, in short, whether Wu Huansheng can be used by me depends on you and Xiao Huan. "Lin Yi is humane.

"The prince is very gracious, the subordinates and Xiao Huan are difficult to repay in case, Gonggong Wu is now hot in front of the emperor, and his subordinates never want to climb the glory and wealth, but if Gonggong Wu is old and helpless in the future, the two of us will taste the decoction and serve him for the rest of his life according to what the prince said. ”

"That's fine. Lin Yiren waved his sleeves and motioned for Zhan Xunxi to retreat.

Zhan Xunxi bowed down, gently opened the window lattice, quickly dodged, and disappeared into the night in a blink of an eye.

The next day, the third watch, the moon and stars are scarce, the cold night is silent, and the yin and yang of heaven and earth change, Lin Qitan, Yuan Tingyi, the palace concubines and all the royal heirs got up in the light call of the maidservant. Washing the face, bathing and changing, dressing in the mirror, everything is quietly and methodically.

Lin Qitan changed out of the bright yellow dragon robe, wearing a navy blue gold silk trimmed treasure pattern brocade robe, sword eyebrows into the sideburns, the gods are cool and handsome, graceful and luxurious, with an awe-inspiring king momentum between the eyebrows.

In the main hall, the fire and candle jumped, and Yuan Tingyi was wearing a navy blue gold thread embroidered auspicious cloud pattern brocade skirt, examining the makeup of the concubines, princesses, and county lords of each palace one by one.

Plain clothes, clean face, no festive and exaggerated ornaments, no loose hair and unorthodox ...... Yuan Tingyi passed by Concubine Yi Xia Huanqi's side, and slowly retreated back.

"Looks like you slept late last night?" Yuan Ting frowned and looked at the girl standing next to Xia Huanqi.

The nine-year-old second princess Lin Yuemei was sleepy-eyed, wilted, and drooped, as if she couldn't even stand on her feet.

"Yes. Xia Huanqi said softly, "I changed places, I probably couldn't sleep, and I got up a few times at night." ”

"How do you serve Mama?" said Yuan Tingyi coldly.

After the crowd of "Queen Mother ......", there was immediately a half-hundred women who knelt on the ground and kowtowed, "It is the slave and maid who are derelict in their duties, please punish the Queen Mother." ”

"That's it. Yuan Tingyi glanced at Xia Huanqi lazily, "There is a way that the shadow is sparse and the water is shallow, the dark fragrance floats in the dusk of the moon, and the plum blossoms in Concubine Yi's hair are good-looking, but the color is really bright." ”

"The queen is taught. Xia Huanqi lowered his head and pulled out the plum blossom hairpin on his bun, and took off the same slightly pink glass beads on Lin Yuemei's head by the way.

"Mother concubine......" Lin Yuemei woke up at this time, "I want to take the glass skewers to worship the imperial grandfather." ”

"What a solemn and solemn thing to worship the emperor's grandfather, the color of this glass string is too red, and it abruptly affects the emperor, so you can wear it after you return to Xiao'an. Xia Huanqi said soothingly.

"Where is the glass string red," Lin Yuemei immediately pouted with a small mouth, "I look good when I wear it, how can Grandpa Huang not like to see the good-looking Yuemei?"

"Yuemei, don't talk nonsense in front of the palace maids!" Xia Huanqi's expression changed slightly, and he scolded softly.

Lin Yuemei didn't sleep well, and for a while she didn't understand why she was reprimanded by her mother for no reason, so she immediately grinned and whimpered and cried.

There was a sudden silence in the hall, and in the crowd, Lin Yinyin secretly yawned, and he didn't dare to make a sound.

"Concubine Yi," Yuan Tingyi sighed twice, "You are too spoiled by the second princess, and if you don't set the rules in the future, how will you get along with your husband's family when you marry in the future?"

"What the queen mother said," Xia Huanqi said, "Huanqi must remember the queen's teachings and strictly restrain Yuemei after returning to the palace." ”

Yuan Tingyi snorted lightly and walked outside the hall.

In the cold night, there was a sound of remembering, and in the blink of an eye, it was already the fourth watch, and Lou Qijun, Yang Yinkai and the accompanying officials were already quietly waiting outside the palace.

Lin Qitan, Yuan Tingyi, the palace concubines and the royal heirs sat in the carriage first, Qiao Xinning's crotch made a neighing sound, the dragon banner was displayed, the carriages were connected, and the carriages were mighty along the winding mountain road, slowly driving towards the towering Jiuxuan Peak.