Chapter 142: Love, Don't Love, Can't Love
When it was the turn of the young maid, the horror and begging in her eyes, Cheng Yin could see it clearly, raised his hand and said, "Wait, bring her over." β
The maid knelt at the foot of the steps, her shoulders trembled unconsciously, Cheng Yin was silent for a while, and said, "Say it, you still have a chance to speak now, otherwise like the person just now, you won't even have a chance to beg for mercy." β
The maid prostrated in front of the steps and said tremblingly: "The messenger of the Great Khan is at the outpost, and asked my brother about a lot of things in the palace, and they gave me a lot of jewels in private, saying that I should open the secret passage, and the others pretend not to know......"
The national teacher nodded, raised his chin at the guards beside him, and the guards stepped forward to pick up the woman.
"I don't need to say anything more about the fate of the traitor, everyone, do you have any objection to punishing her and her brother?" The national teacher asked a few elders on the side.
In the past, the elders held the power of life and death, but since Chengyin came, they gradually concentrated power in the hands of the king, and now, these elders only have the power to participate in politics and discuss politics - to put it bluntly, they only have the power to agree or protest a little, so they all bow their heads and say that they have no objection.
Three corpses are placed there, who dares to object?
"Alright, take herβ" The national teacher raised his hand, wanting to throw her into the snake cave.
Cheng Yin stopped him and said, "Since she confessed, she should be given a lenient punishment, otherwise who will honestly confess?" First of all, she [a ^ book ^ read ^ novel] [.[ yb][du].] Locked in the hole and punished later......"
The national teacher frowned, such a traitor has always been unforgivable, why be lenient?
He wanted to refute it, but in front of so many people, he didn't say it to his face.
Cheng Yin got up and opened the secret passage behind the throne, this secret passage is actually open to the inside, because many rooms inside are used to store materials, and the real "secret passage" is currently only known to the queen, the national teacher and Cheng Yin.
The national teacher followed Cheng Yin into the secret passage and went to open the stone door of the palace.
"Why let her go? Traitors must be tortured in order to deter others! The national teacher asked.
ββ¦β¦ She's still useful. Chengyin whispered, "That entourage, obviously has bad intentions towards the queen, you can send someone to explore the secret today, but you can't guarantee that you can't send someone to assassinate tomorrow, you ......"
"Curse him! Let him not be at peace day and night! The national teacher said fiercely.
Cheng Yin nodded and said, "Your spell needs the hair or flesh and bones of the target of the spell, right?" This woman can also be used to get close to him, after completing this task, what should you do with this woman, what should you do with it......"
ββ¦β¦ You, so poisonous. The national teacher sighed.
Cheng Yin shook his head, "It's nothing, for different people, there are naturally different ways...... Non-toxic husband, you know, it's much better than you executing her directly, and you can also give a hint to the people below - 'As long as you tell the truth, you can still have a chance to live', of course, there is a chance, but whether you can live or not is up to you. β
The national teacher nodded, of course he would not let go of the maid, anyone who put the queen in danger, he could be executed without mercy.
The two walked into a small stone room by the stairs, which contained a mechanism to open the stone door of the palace, and after the stone door was opened, the national teacher returned to the main hall and said to everyone that tonight's events should not be passed on, so just pretend not to know about it.
Cheng Yin saw that the national teacher was presiding over the situation, so he silently retreated to the apse and walked towards his palace alone.
The Queen's heartfelt little guard, Tomor, had already run back here to guard, he sat in front of the curtain, holding his waist knife, and when he saw Chengyin coming, he hurriedly got up to greet him.
"You go and rest." Cheng Yin nodded and said, "The matter is settled, you remember to keep your mouth shut." β
"Hmmm! Got it, Mr. Chengyin. He saluted, and said in a low voice: "Just now the queen was inside, talking in her dreams and calling you, I didn't dare to go in, I just secretly opened it to take a look, she was asleep." β
Cheng Yin smiled: "Peek at you and tell me?" Aren't you afraid that I will punish you? β
Tumor blushed and scratched his head, and said, "The queen is so beautiful, we don't dare to look up at it usually, only she dares to peek when she is asleep, and I don't see it clearly...... Don't punish me, I have no ill will. β
Cheng Yin waved his hand and sent him away, these children, who grew up in the paradise of the desert and yellow sand, were so simple that they didn't speak.
He was lying on the bed in addition to his coat, and the queen had taken the white veil that covered her eyes because she was sleeping, and at this time she felt him enter the quilt, muttered, and pasted it softly.
In fact, there is no need to paste it, this small stone collapses, and two people are crowded on it, and that kind of intimacy and warmth does not need to be deliberately created at all.
The sky was already white, and Chengyin had long since lost his sleepiness, just lying on his side, looking at the queen's sleeping face until the light of day.
"Brother Chengyin." The queen woke up, she was used to waiting for the white veil with her eyes closed.
Cheng Yin picked up the white yarn from the side and tied it for her, she opened her eyes and said with a smile: "What did you do last night?" Halfway through sleep it's gone......"
Cheng Yin looked at her with a smile and said, "What else can a man do at night besides sleeping?" To relieve my desires, of courseβ"
"Ahh The queen interrupted, covering her ears.
Chengyin closed his mouth, looked at her with a smile, and said, "Hurry back to your dormitory, the maid is still waiting to freshen up for you...... Those messengers are still gone, you can't be lazy. β
The queen pouted and lifted the heavy quilt, and her own snow fox skin was left out in the cold all night.
"Take your quilt away." Chengyin reminded her.
The queen stuck out her tongue and said, "I'll come and sleep here if I stay here!" β
Cheng Yin shook his head and said, "I can only sleep in my bed here, which is cold, hard, torn and heavy, you can come if you can stand it, and if you can't stand it, you will stay in your dormitory honestly." β
"Of course I can stand it!" As soon as she heard that Chengyin was relieved, the queen was so happy, did she care what quilt to cover?
It's okay without covering!
In fact, Chengyin is trying to protect her, worried that if someone enters the dormitory, it will be bad for her.
Well, the little fool monarch never has to worry about these things.
β¦β¦
"Your spell is complete?" Cheng Yin lit a tower incense stick on the table.
Recently, the wind has been blowing, and the air is full of dust, and this palace is located in the middle of nowhere, and the ventilation and warmth are not good.
And the queen had to rely on him every day, and he could only try to make the room as comfortable as possible.
"It's done, once he leaves the scope of the Jade Fuling Kingdom, he will be unable to sleep at night, and nightmares will haunt him for the rest of his life." The national teacher nodded.
"Heh, life and life? You're really ruthless. β
Seeing that he didn't believe it, the national teacher said unhappily: "Do you want to try?" β
"Thank you." Cheng Yin waved his hand and changed the subject, "I sent those messengers away today, when do you plan to leave for Datang?" β
"Leave as soon as possible, I plan to leave in ten days."
"In such a hurry? Now the north wind is blowing, the road is difficult, and when you reach Yumen Pass, it may have snowed heavily. Cheng Yin frowned.
"It doesn't matter, the envoys set off with the caravan in winter, taking care of each other on the way, not to mention that the tribute is still easier to keep not rotting or spoiling in winter, those cistanche and snake gall can be handed over to the Tang Emperor in the spring of next year, which also shows our sincerity." The national teacher said.
Cheng Yin nodded, this child's mind and insight, a thousand miles a day, this matter is handed over to him, there should be no problem.
"Then after you set a date, we will go to see you off together...... I wish you a safe journey. He said.
The national teacher smiled, patted his arms, and said, "With your beast head gilt gold medal, what am I afraid of?" The date was set for ten days later, and after it was delayed again and again, after the heavy snow closed the mountain, it was difficult to go. β
While the two were talking, the queen, who had walked in, heard the last sentence and asked, "What did you say?" Where are you going in 10 days? β
"Ten days later, I took the mission, followed the last caravan of the year, went to Yumen Pass, they came back after buying winter items, and I took the mission all the way to the east to worship the Tang Emperor." The national teacher explained.
The queen pursed her lips and said dissatisfiedly: "Why do you want to go in winter, the wind and snow are merciless, what should you do if you are frostbitten?" It's better to go again in the spring. β
Hearing the queen's concern, the national teacher's expression and mind softened together.
"It's okay! Freezing on the road for two months, to the hinterland of Datang, maybe it has warmed up, just to see the scenery. He replied with a smile.
The queen was still dissatisfied with his decision, muttering and complaining that he was reckless, and the national teacher just looked at her with a smile.
Cheng Yin smiled invisibly, and quietly turned around and walked out of the apse.
The two little sweethearts who didn't guess the childhood, standing there by themselves were too ignorant of current affairs.
He is older than them, so he naturally understands the helplessness of feelings.
Helplessness when feelings arise.
Helplessness when feelings change.
The helplessness of loving someone.
The helplessness of not being able to love someone.
People can be rational, but they can't control their emotions, and their own emotions are still difficult to control, let alone others.
Love, don't love, can't love.
If you can't afford to give the other party what you want, it's best to be polite, but unfortunately, sometimes you can't do it.
When she is coquettish, she still can't help but kiss her.
When kissing, use all the strength of the whole body to resist the urge to go deeper, just put the lips together, bite gently, and then spend a lot of time and energy to calm your desires.
Too pure and sincere emotion, sometimes let yourself be too careful not to touch, if it is in the Central Plains, in Chang'an, if she is not a small monarch who is far away and can't leave in her life, just an ordinary woman, how good would it be?
Or, after recovering the emperor's order, leaving behind his family and business, leaving a reputation for disloyalty and unfilial piety, and then coming back here? It is a pity that they are aliens, and their people will not allow the king's blood to become impure.
This is not only a matter of conservatism, but also a matter of survival in this small country.
If the queen's heir does not have the inheritance of eyes, this small country will probably soon become a pawn in the game of great powers, and it will be turned into powder in an instant.