Xiahou Feng was slightly relieved, and said earnestly: "Fengzhi, don't be reckless in the future, the princess's mansion is a battle, you shouldn't be involved." As long as the prince and the princess can't get killed, anyone can get out, but you can't be. Remember, Your Majesty is a king and a tiger. ”

Qiao Fengzhi smiled helplessly: "What the adults said is, it's just that this time Fengzhi can't help himself, but Fengzhi also knows that there will never be a next time, don't worry." ”

Xiahou Feng's face softened: "That's good." When you're healed, we'll play a few more rounds. ”

Qiao Fengzhi: "You should be accompanied." ”

Xiahou Feng smiled faintly, got up and stopped in front of the calligraphy and painting on the wall, on which were written a few words in handwritten wild grass: woe, blessing depends on. Blessings lurk in disguise.

"Fengzhi, this word is from your hand?" Xiahou Feng asked.

Qiao Fengzhi: "Yes, the calligraphy is not fine, don't laugh at it." ”

Xiahou Feng said: "You are now this Nangan celebrity, and your shots will be a generation of models." Besides, your word seems to be crazy, but in fact it implies regularity, seems to be sloppy, but in fact the pen is exquisite. It will definitely be included in the Nanqian Famous Scholars. ”

Qiao Fengzhi smiled elegantly: "My lord has won the award." This word is also written by Feng Zhi to always be vigilant to himself. After all, the difference between good and bad is too unpredictable and too difficult to grasp. ”

Xiahou Feng listened with great approval: "It's good that you understand." After that, he sighed softly, and said with a heavy heart: "Fengzhi, after the old clans of the Xiahou family arrived in the Nanqian fiefdom, His Majesty changed the past and levied excessive taxes on their fiefdoms. If this goes on for a long time, they will inevitably be overwhelmed, what do you think about this? ”

Qiao Fengzhi pondered for a moment and said, "Forgive Fengzhi's bluntness, Your Majesty's drunkard's intention in this matter is not the wine, but you. ”

Seeing that he was transparent, Xiahou Feng nodded and said, "Yes, Your Majesty is forcing me." So I have decided to plead for the old clan tomorrow morning, but fortunately, you don't have to go to court when you are sick, and you can't see it. But at all times, you must remember to remain silent on this matter, and do not speak up for me. ”

"No! Your Excellency knows Your Majesty's heart, and you can no longer stand up for the old Northland clan! Qiao Fengzhi blurted out.

Xiahou Feng turned his eyes to look at him: "Fengzhi, then how long will I stay in the hands of His Majesty?" When I came to Nangan, I knew that I could no longer get out of it. One day with me, Your Majesty will not be at ease, he will change his way to toss the old Xiahou clan to force me to come out, and then logically catch me wrong, kill chickens and monkeys. I will let Your Majesty's wish come true one day earlier, and he will let my old family of Xiahou family go. ”

What he said, Qiao Fengzhi understands that the so-called capture of the thief first captures the king, Xiahou Feng is the most prestigious leader of the Xiahou family, so under the change of dynasty, he is the first bird that the king wants to fight, and complete the purpose of killing chickens and monkeys. Therefore, he came, and after being stripped of his fiefdom, he summoned Nangan.

Qiao Fengzhi thought about it with a complicated heart, and said with a slight gloom in his handsome eyes: "My lord, although Feng Zhi has known that this is the case, but it has really come to this point, and it is really not a taste in Fengzhi's heart." Adults have a good relationship, high wind and bright festivals, they are the best among people, but they want to end up like this, the emperor is ruled with an iron fist, and the back is really dark. ”

"Be careful!" Xiahou Feng reminded him, immediately looked out the window, and said in a serious tone: "Be cautious!" Now that you are in a high position, it is inevitable that some people will hate you, so beware of the disaster of the wall and ears! And thou shalt not speak lightly for my sake, for you know that your mercy on me is a displeasure against the Lord. ”

Qiao Fengzhi sighed lightly: "Lord Xie reminds, Fengzhi remembers." ”

Xiahou Feng looked at him deeply, and his eyes were gratified: "Fengzhi, the Manchu Dynasty civil and military, no one dares to get close to me, and some of them are flattering Your Majesty, and they also isolate me and suppress me." You alone do not shy away from it, and you are kind to me, and I am very comforted. But I can't bother you. Therefore, today I specially inform you of the matter of the declaration of tomorrow, I hope you are prepared, do not speak for me at any time, and when it is critical, you must follow the general trend and say my mistake in front of Your Majesty! Do you understand? ”

Qiao Fengzhi asked, "My lord has really decided?" ”

Xiahou Feng closed his eyes and nodded lightly: "If I don't go to hell, who will go to hell?" After that, he opened his eyes, and there were no waves in his eyes: "Okay, Fengzhi, you can recuperate with peace of mind." Leave. ”

"Slow down, adults." Qiao Fengzhi watched his tall figure disappear, and couldn't help but sigh with emotion. Born as a human being, he should be like Xiahou Feng. But the misfortune also comes from here. The avenue of the world is ultimately unable to withstand the way of the emperor.

……

In the early morning of the next day, Xiahou Feng really came forward to plead for the old Xiahou clan and begged Emperor Qiandi to reduce taxes. This move was in the hands of Emperor Qian, so he scolded him in public: "Your heart is so old, why do you return to the new dynasty?" If I can't use you, why should I keep you? ”

So, on the grounds of disloyalty, Emperor Qiandi dismissed him from his official position and ordered the gold-armored warriors in the hall to drag him out of the hall.

The civil and military officials watched this scene, and no one spoke. They knew in their hearts that this day would come sooner or later.

In mid-October, the weather is still fine, the fragrance is lingering, and the green trees and flowers are not affected in the slightest, and they are always fresh and green. These four seasons are like spring, and it is really not in vain.

Xiahou Feng became a concubine and was driven back to his home, and then played against Qiao Fengzhi's chessboard every day. In the courtyard of Chun and Jingming, Yao Duran and Mrs. Xiahou sometimes chatted, sometimes learned cooking skills with her, and the two were happy, and Yao Duran felt that the years were quiet again. And this rare time stems from the fact that the sisters of the Huo family are not in Beijing, three went to work in Lintian Mountain Garden, and one went to the imperial mausoleum in the western suburbs.

There is a chessboard on the stone table in the courtyard, on which the black and white pieces are killed, but the sunspots have been defeated.

Qiao Fengzhi gently dropped a white son again, and decided the victory on the spot, the black son was defeated, and there was no room for maneuver.

Xiahou Feng chuckled a few times: "Fengzhi, I lost." ”

Qiao Fengzhi observed the chess game, and said with a deep meaning: "Although the adults are defeated, they are only between a few sons, which is not miserable, such a situation is good." ”

Xiahou Feng heard it clearly, and while retracting his sunspot, he said: "Fengzhi doesn't need to comfort me, I know in my heart that this is just a prelude, and the storm has not really come yet." ”

……

In a hurry, more than half a month passed. Qiao Fengzhi recovered from his injuries, and Huo Jingcheng also returned from the imperial mausoleum in the western suburbs, he was thinner, and his figure became more and more slender and erect. The so-called relationship is born from the heart, under the loss of his biological mother, his heart is depressed, causing his face to fade a little bit of the former Shu Lang and Ming handsome, but in the corners of his eyes and eyebrows, there is a faint cold like frost. In the past, he was handsome and cold, but now he is handsome and cold.

Naturally, on the first day of his return, he was greeted by the news of the Battle of the Princess's Mansion.

Huo Jingcheng heard about it, so he invited Qiao Feng to talk about it, and then he realized that he had turned the tide of this dead end. Huo Jingcheng was very pleased and rewarded Qiao Fengzhi. If Huo Jingcheng only appreciated and retained him in the past, then after this incident, he was already a sincere acquaintance. The relationship between the two has taken a step further.

It's just that before it was stable for a few days, there was a sudden change in the DPRK and China. Someone denounced it in public in the early dynasty, saying that Xiahou Feng was dissatisfied after being dismissed, and insulted the monarch between words and deeds. This person's words were conclusive, and his meaning was burning, and he also said that several neighbors had heard Xiahou Feng's drunken insults to the monarch.

When Emperor Qiandi heard this, he was furious, and even sent people to Hehuan Lane to search Xiahou Feng's house, and arrested Xiahou Feng's family of three for interrogation.

"Your Majesty!!" Qiao Fengzhi came out of the ranks.

"Qiao Shangshu! Do you think it should be so? Yun Ce suddenly asked him.

Qiao Fengzhi received his warning, his eyes were very difficult and hesitant, and his heart was even colder.

"What is Qiao Shangshu going to play? I heard that since Xiahou Feng came to Nanqian, he has been very close to Qiao Shangshu, doesn't Qiao Shangshu want to intercede for Xiahou Feng? Emperor Qiandi asked.

Qiao Fengzhi exhaled lightly, endured his grief, and said, "Your Majesty, Weichen has no intention of pleading. As for being good friends with Xiahou Feng, they are just neighbors, and they are quite close to Mrs. Xiahou in the family, and the women have walked around each other a few times, and Weichen is indispensable to talk to Xiahou Feng. I hope that Your Majesty will be enlightened. ”

"Oh? So what are you listed for? Emperor Qiandi asked.

Qiao Fengzhi saluted and said: "Back to Your Majesty, Weichen lives opposite Xiahou Feng, and he is afraid that such a movement in the search house will frighten him, so he is anxious for a while. Let Your Majesty and your lordships laugh. ”

When the words fell, a courtier said: "I have long heard that Lord Qiao favors his wife, and when I see it today, I am well-known." ”

Some courtiers echoed: "Yes, Qiao Shangshu and his wife have a deep relationship, and they have been spread as a good story in Beijing, which is really a beautiful talk." ”

Qiao Fengzhi heard it in his ears and did not make a sound.

Emperor Qian said: "Qiao Shangshu can rest assured, who doesn't know where Qiao Shangshu's house is, no matter how rude those soldiers are, they don't dare to disturb Mrs. Qiao." ”

Qiao Fengzhi said respectfully: "It's Weichen who is too worried." ”

The early dynasty was dispersed like this. As soon as he got out of the palace, Qiao Fengzhi immediately rushed to Huan Lane, but who knew that the opposite door was already empty, and only a group of officers and soldiers were still searching the house.

Yao Duran burst out with tears in his eyes, and said hurriedly: "Fengzhi, these officers and soldiers just arrested Lord Xiahou's family, what's going on?" ”

Qiao Fengzhi sighed, pulled her back to his yard, and said, "Dye'er, don't ask too much about this matter." ”

Yao Duran said with red eyes: "It's Your Majesty, right?" ”

Qiao Fengzhi was also sour in his heart, and said: "Dye'er, it's good that you understand it in your heart, don't say it." ”

Yao Duran stopped talking, only wept silently. Yes, she understood, she understood. I just didn't expect it to come so quickly.

"Fengzhi, their family, will ...... Will it die? Yao Duran's voice trembled slightly, at this time, she didn't want to believe what she thought in her heart, she just wanted to find a glimmer of hope in a desperate situation.

Qiao Fengzhi nodded gloomily: "If the strong don't make a move, it will be fatal." ”

When Yao Duran heard this, he was completely hopeless. The world is impermanent, is it impermanence to this point? Their family is full of good people, and who is a bad person? She was reluctant to let their family, let alone Mrs. Xiahou.

"Found! Found! The courtyard suddenly became noisy.

Qiao Fengzhi and Yao Duran rushed out together, and the officers and soldiers had found something and were about to leave in line.

When they came out, Qiao Fengzhi called out to a leader and asked, "What did you find?" ”