Chapter 47: The Five-Year Covenant
From the noise coming from above, Yang Haolong concluded that it was already a mess. But she just watched and waited until everyone had left before she started to act.
She tied the rope from her hands and feet, and then tied it to a branch so that it could go vertically, but it still couldn't reach the ground. However, if you fall from that height, you will not suffer multiple injuries.
Thinking of this, Yang Haolong held the end of the rope in his hand, took a deep breath, and then grabbed the rope and climbed down little by little, until finally he couldn't go down again. Fortunately, at this time, the foot was only two or three meters away from the ground.
There was no way around it, she took another deep breath, a ruthless heart, and then let go of the hand that was gripping the rope, and quickly curled up, lowering the friction surface to land on her back.
If her feet are wasted, she will lose more than she gains.
finally landed safely, but Yang Haolong found that she suddenly had no direction, and now she is really free. It's unbelievable to be free, and there's no one around?
Xu Wu's figure suddenly flashed in her mind, although the capital is very dangerous now, but she still has to go, if she can't find Xu Wu, how can she be worthy of Ah Yue, worthy of Sister Ouyi?
Of course, there is also that second-class Li Dingqing! She was so angry that she stomped her feet! Those two goods can't let her worry for a day!
After making up his mind, Yang Haolong decided to sneak into the city in disguise before proceeding to the next step.
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A whole day passed, but there was still no news from the people who went to search. Zhao Yinggang, who had woken up a long time ago, had long wanted to follow him. But because of his own injuries and Mrs. Jiang's obstruction, he could only give up.
Now for Jiang Taifu, the top priority is to hold the new emperor's enthronement ceremony as soon as possible and quickly implement Zhao Yinggang's throne.
Now the court is in chaos, although the crown prince is dead, the second prince and his party are also imprisoned. But after all, the relationship between the princelings and the second prince's party accumulated over the years is not something that can be broken just by saying. Those on the bright and dark sides don't know how many people are still hidden.
But now that he doesn't know Yang Haolong's life and death, how can he take care of those trivial matters to him with peace of mind?
Although Mrs. Jiang hated that iron could not become steel, she still asked him one more question, which could be regarded as helping Zhao Yinggang: "How can the emperor be sure that Long Xiang must have fallen into the river?" According to the Lion Mountain in the impression of the minister, it is not very likely that he fell directly into the river under the mountain from the broken peak. ”
Zhao Yinggang seemed to have thought of something, this time, he didn't care about how Mrs. Jiang nagged, and returned to Shishan in person. Under his careful inspection, he found that there was a mystery in the tree where Yang Haolong was hanging that day! Not far from the bottom of that tree, that is, halfway up the mountain, the towering tree is just enough to block a person?
Zhao Yinggang clenched his fists, jumped down with a light leap, and then saw the rope tied to the trunk of the tree he expected.
While he breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, he also felt a little more bitter. At that time, he shouted so heartbreakingly, he didn't believe that Long'er didn't hear it! Long Er must have deliberately not replied to him. In other words, he's avoiding him!
Dragon, don't play, come out!
Zhao Yinggang's eyebrows were full of pain, and after he understood his feelings for Yang Haolong, he couldn't let go even more. Although he knew that the other party didn't have any other feelings for him, he still couldn't control himself.
It's all about him!
Even if it was a man, he could only admit it. One life and one pair, this word is too beautiful. He wanted to give him all the good things.
Now that he is the emperor, what else can stop them from being together?
The answer is, no!
Zhao Yinggang turned around and returned to the palace, and then immediately ordered to go down and prepare for the enthronement ceremony.
Time is pressing, so it's just a formality, and the point is to let the world know. Today's King Zhao is him Zhao Yinggang.
After this simple but not simple enthronement ceremony, the first thing Zhao Yinggang did was to ask the people of the Second Prince Party in a high-profile manner. Among them, the Yang family is naturally included.
For a time, the news spread all over the streets. All kinds of statements about the new emperor Zhao Yinggang are also spreading like a virus at the same time, some good and some bad. In particular, Zhao Yinggang didn't think about the brotherhood, and he also wanted to behead the two princes together, which caused abuse from the people of Limin.
And in the palace, Mrs. Jiang is in a hurry, even if he really wants to get rid of the second prince, he has to solve it privately! How can there be such a big fanfare, wishing that everyone in the world knew that the new emperor was a cruel person who did not think about brotherhood?
The new emperor has just ascended the throne, and the first thing he has to do is to win the hearts of the people, and his wanton killing people like this will only ruin his image in the hearts of the people. Since ancient times, those who win the hearts of the people win the world, Mrs. Jiang looked at Zhao Yinggang, who was still leisurely, and couldn't help but sigh again.
"Your Majesty, you are too willful, you must not do this!" Taifu walked back and forth in front of Zhao Yinggang dozens of times, "It's still too late to change this order now." ”
Zhao Yinggang shook his head: "If you don't do this, he won't come out." ”
Mrs. Jiang was stunned for a moment, and then suddenly realized: "The emperor is trying to force Long Xiang to appear?" ”
"Exactly." Zhao Yinggang didn't deny it, and readily admitted it.
"Confused, confused!" Mrs. Jiang slapped his palms, and then shook his head, "Your Majesty, you are confused!" ”
"Why did Taifu say this?" Zhao Yinggang only cared about whether he could really force Yang Haolong to show up.
"This will only make your relationship deteriorate further, Long Xiang is an extremely dangerous person, either take it for his own use, or get rid of it quickly, and he must not be an enemy!"
Taifu shook his head, and then pointed to the piles of folds on the table: "The emperor should concentrate on the court." ”
The implication is, don't think about it anymore. Even a scheming person like the former emperor didn't calculate Yang Haolong, let alone you, a young man who had just ascended the throne?
Zhao Yinggang looked at the piles of folds on the table and was distraught. He had never thought of being an enemy of Long'er, not even the idea of hurting him.
He wants to give him all the good things in the world, so how can he be his enemy?
Now he just wants to make sure he is safe and keep him by his side. Really, that's all.
It's just, Long'er, will you understand my painstaking efforts?
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Yang Haolong took the hat and sat in a very remote corner of the teahouse, listening carefully to the conversations of the people around him.
Asking about the matter of beheading the two princes and the party has already caused a stir in the capital, even if Yang Haolong doesn't want to know, it's impossible.
Yang Haolong drank all the tea in the cup in one gulp, then put down a piece of silver and left the teahouse.
Zhao Yinggang has done so many things, just to force her to see him. But now she is alone, and she doesn't know if she can save the Yang family and get out.
Now she has an unabated hatred for Zhao Yinggang in her heart.
But no matter what, she had to go to see Zhao Yinggang, not only for the Yang family, but also for Xu Wu. Xu Wu and Li Dingqing were probably saved by him, it shouldn't be considered a rescue, it should be called a hostage in his hands. Otherwise, how could she have searched everywhere and couldn't find the two of them?
After being entangled for a while, Yang Haolong still decided to enter the palace. Not being able to do anything and doing nothing are two different things.
As soon as she arrived at the gate of the palace, she just showed her face, and the guards let her go. It seems that Zhao Yinggang is already completely sure that she will come. She sneered, she really couldn't come if she didn't come!
didn't take a few steps into the palace, Zhao Yinggang's personal eunuch, the current chief eunuch Zhang Kai, greeted him. Seeing Yang Haolong, he was so happy that he almost jumped up: "Dragon Phase!" You're here! The emperor has been waiting for you. ”
As Zhang Kai spoke, he led her to the hall where Zhao Yinggang was.
Before Yang Haolong stepped into the hall, Zhao Yinggang ran out first, and then hugged Yang Haolong into his arms with a bear hug.
"Long'er, I'm so worried about you, do you have anything wrong? Why are you here now, have you eaten, are you hungry? Then he asked a bunch of questions and pulled her up and down.
Yang Haolong didn't say a word, Zhao Yinggang talked alone for a long time before he noticed his strangeness, and then quieted down and looked at him.
only to find that his face was full of ice and indifference, which made Zhao Yinggang's heart tingle for a while, why did it become like this?
"Say it." Yang Haolong raised his head and looked directly into his eyes: "What do you want?" ”
Zhao Yinggang stretched out his hand and pulled her into the main hall: "Now that I am the emperor, you will definitely be fine if you stay by my side." Long'er, stay with me. ”
Zhao Yinggang's eyes made Yang Haolong look away from looking at him, but shook his head and said: "Weichen is trying to resign and return to his hometown, and he also asks the emperor to spare Weichen's family and wife." ”
"I'm not sure!" Zhao Yinggang didn't want to deny his words without thinking about it. The change from "me" to "me" also proves his determination. Now he is not begging him, but ordering him to stay as an emperor! He finally became the emperor, and it was impossible to let her go.
"What if Wechen insists on this?" Yang Haolong had already guessed that he would answer like this.
"Then I'll kill that woman!" Zhao Yinggang grimaced and grabbed her shoulder, "I said, I won't allow you to resign!" ”
"Zhao Yinggang, don't force me." Until now, she still couldn't think of him as an emperor, but called him by his first name. Zhao Yinggang didn't care about her title.
When Yang Haolong saw his face, he would think of Xu Wu, and a burst of guilt almost overwhelmed her. Although Xu Wu didn't say it, but in ancient feudal thought, how important chastity is to a woman, how could she not know?
The more she thought about it, the more she felt guilty, and everything was caused by the man in front of her!
Zhao Yinggang's hand holding her shoulder loosened slightly, and then anxiously followed Yang Haolong's gaze: "Don't go, just stay, I can protect you and give you a qiē!" ”
He remembered, always remembered what he had said: what the prince can give, he can also afford!
"Let my family go, as well as Xu Wu and Li Dingqing." Yang Haolong simply put forward the conditions directly.
"Will you stay?" Zhao Yinggang looked at her expectantly, as long as she was willing to stay, he would agree to any conditions. It's just a release, he was originally taking those people hostage, and he won't care.
"......" If she was telling the truth, she really didn't want to stay in the capital. She wanted to leave, would love to leave!
Zhao Yinggang seemed to sense her thoughts, and hurriedly grabbed her hand: "Didn't you say before that you wanted to be the prime minister?" Although you are now the prime minister, you don't have to be the prime minister again. But doesn't it also show that you still value this position? I don't force you to do anything, you just need to help me take care of this country together, how about it? ”
He couldn't push him too hard, and he didn't want to force him away because of that. His feelings for him, just let him understand it slowly. Let's do this for the time being, as long as we let him stay first, stay in the capital, and stay by his side.
Yang Haolong would slip away from him as long as he found an opportunity before, but this time, he wouldn't let go of anything, he had become a high emperor. Now, there is nothing he can't do,
Yang Haolong had a hard time understanding his feelings for her. And that day, it was like he said he loved her, but he wanted to hurt Xu Wan! Therefore, she disdains his love at all, and she does not dare to ask for his love!
At the same time, Zhao Yinggang is also afraid that it will scare him away, he can no longer always lose his mind like before, and then make some unforgivable mistakes, which makes his relationship with Long'er so strained.
"......" Yang Haolong was still silent, if she just continued to be an official, it was not a harsh requirement, but she still felt that this was a threat.
"Long'er......" Zhao Yinggang already had a begging tone.
"Will you let them go, including Xu Wu and Li Dingqing?" Yang Haolong narrowed her eyes, although she always wanted to be free, she finally entered this deep sea.
"Yes, as long as you are willing to stay, I will immediately send someone to release everyone." Zhao Yinggang didn't even think about it, so he replied directly.
Zhao Yinggang knew that when she said this, it meant that she agreed, and couldn't help but hug her into her arms again with the joy in her heart. The body of the person in his arms is so soft that he is reluctant to let go.
Yang Haolong couldn't help frowning slightly, and pushed him away without a trace. It's strange that if Li Dingqing did this, she would directly blow his head and say loudly to Li Dingqing that she didn't like this. But to Zhao Yinggang, she didn't even want to say anything, she just pushed him away.
"I have the conditions, too." Yang Haolong looked at Zhao Yinggang with a happy face, and stretched out the five fingers of his right hand in front of him, "For five years, I will concentrate on helping you deal with the government and help you stabilize the imperial power, and after five years, I will be free." ”
Zhao Yinggang was stunned, five years?
Long'er, do you want to leave me so much? The bitterness in Zhao Yinggang's heart spread again, no matter what kind of assurance he made, wouldn't he give up the idea of leaving him? Why do this to him?
Yang Haolong didn't look at his injured expression at all, and continued: "As soon as the five-year period expires, Weichen will resign and return to his hometown, and then forget the emperor, don't forget today's promise!" ”
Promise? When did he give the 5-year promise? Yang Haolong is still as cunning as ever, and he actually set him up directly like this?
Zhao Yinggang hated itchy, but he didn't dare to say no. After all, it is better to stay with him for 5 years than to leave without even giving him a chance.
Yang Haolong naturally knew his temperament, so he deliberately said this, and it was expected that Zhao Yinggang would have to agree if he agreed, and he had to agree if he didn't agree.
"Good! 5 years is 5 years! Zhao Yinggang gritted his teeth and said.
Anyway, there are still 5 years to go. He can use this time to influence Yang Haolong. One day, Long'er will understand his sincerity and make him like him, so he will voluntarily stay by his side!
He was convinced of this!
"It's just that if the five-year period expires, you don't want to leave?" Zhao Yinggang added one more sentence, which could be regarded as testing her.
Yang Haolong couldn't help but twitch the corners of his mouth, and couldn't help but curse in his heart: How is it possible?
But he said: "Then please ask the emperor to allow Weichen to continue to be here." ”
"That's what you said!" Zhao Yinggang smiled and opened his eyebrows.
Sincerity to the golden stone for the open! After 5 years, he must make him reluctant to leave his side! It was as if he had seen a bright future. A future where only he and Long'er are together......
Looking at Zhao Yinggang like this, Yang Haolong couldn't help but feel a chill. I don't know what he thinks, and he actually giggles to himself.
However, this result was also expected by her. It's not the best result, but it's already relatively good.
Li Dingqing, I can only help you get here. May you stay away from right and wrong in the future and never come back! ——
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