Unconsciously, this year is coming to an end again.

In the capital, every household of the common people is shopping for New Year's goods, waiting for the arrival of the New Year with joy, as if the conquest on the frontier has nothing to do with them.

However, in the center of the city, the residence of the dignitaries and dignitaries of the capital, the atmosphere revealed there was incompatible with the lively atmosphere in the streets and alleys.

On this day, the Marquis of Anping's mansion.

Xie Yuanbo entered the palace before dawn to go to the court, but not long after, he returned to the house with a sad face.

After he returned home, Xie Runzhu saw that his face was unhappy, so he asked tentatively: "Dad, this morning, the emperor lost his temper again?"

"Alas, yes!"

With a long sigh, Xie Yuanbo looked at the thick snow in the courtyard and said: "It's been so long, but Lidan is still undefeated, the confrontation between the two armies is huge, and the emperor is about to sit still!"

"Just because of the woman who suddenly appeared in the Lidan army?"

Regarding the current military situation between the two countries, Xie Runzhu is naturally not completely ignorant. So he frowned and said, "What is the identity of that woman? It's been so long, and she hasn't even found out?"

"Alas, no. ”

Shaking his head helplessly, Xie Yuanbo slowly stroked his beard.

"That woman is so mysterious that even the emperor's secret guards have not been able to find out her identity. ”

"This ......"

His expression gradually became solemn, Xie Runzhu suddenly blamed himself a little, if he had also practiced martial arts with Qi Yue since he was a child, would he be able to go to the frontier to share the country's worries now, and not just shake his head and sigh here?

"Runzhu. ”

seemed to see Xie Runzhu's thoughts, so Xie Yuanbo patted him on the shoulder and said, "Qi Yue has been on the frontier for so long, and his words have followed him there, I am always a little unsteady in my heart." Have you heard from them in the last few days?"

"Nope. ”

Xie Runzhu did a rough calculation in his heart, and it seemed that he had indeed not received a letter from Qi Yue and Yanfeng for nearly a month.

"Alas, from the beginning when Qi Yue led his troops to Chengyu City on the grounds of strengthening border defense, to the later war with Lidan, until now, the two sides have been deadlocked, and the whole country knows that although the prime minister and Lin'an Wang Ming have not made any moves on the face, I always feel that they must have done a lot of things in private!"

Watching the people shovel the snow aside, and then start to sweep the dead branches and leaves on the ground, Xie Yuanbo said in a deep voice.

"Dad, what do you mean...... The prime minister and the king of Lin'an, they ......"

"Hmph, wolf ambition!"

With a cold snort of disdain, Xie Yuanbo's eyes were filled with deep hatred.

"If it weren't for them secretly pestering, I'm afraid Lidan wouldn't have the courage to argue with us at all! After all, a few months ago, in order to curry favor with us, he Lidan married Ling Ge girl. ”

"Then does the emperor know about these?"

The more he listened to Xie Yuanbo's words, the more frightened Xie Runzhu felt.

The person who looks up and doesn't look down on weekdays can be such a sinister person?

"Nature knows. ”

Turning around and sitting down on the couch in the warm hall, Xie Yuanbo said: "But the prime minister and the king of Lin'an are both cunning and treacherous, and the emperor is now suffering from the fact that there is no evidence to directly punish them, otherwise, they would have been unable to jump for a long time!"

"Could it be that the woman, maybe they're related?"

"It's hard to say. ”

After a deep sigh, Xie Yuanbo said again: "Runzhu, I am telling you this today, I want to remind you that although the capital is quite peaceful on the surface, I am afraid that it will become more and more chaotic inside, you have always been generous and gentle, but you should always be vigilant to prevent the villain from calculating." ”

"Yes. ”

Arching his hand to Xie Yuanbo, Xie Runzhu began to have a tangled and complicated emotion in his heart. However, before he could sort out his thoughts, he heard Xie Yuanbo say again:

"Also, once the capital starts to be chaotic, the first to bear the brunt is Qi Yue, who they regard as a thorn in the eye and a thorn in the flesh, although Qi Yue is not in the capital now, but Ling Ge and Pan'er are still there, if they are mad to attack Ling Ge's mother and daughter, then ......"

"Daddy, the boy understands. ”

Although Xie Yuanbo's words were not finished, Xie Runzhu already understood what he meant.

So looking at Xie Yuanbo with a firm face, Xie Runzhu said: "I told Qi Yue before that he is not here, so no matter what, I will take care of everything in the General's Mansion for him." ”

"That's good. ”

Nodding at Xie Runzhu with appreciation, Xie Yuanbo wanted to ask him what he thought about Yan Lingge, but when the words came to his lips, they became: "Then have you gone to the General's Mansion to take a look these days?" It's snowing these days, Pan'er is still young, she can't come over, and she doesn't know if she has grown up again." ”

"Hehe, the snow has stopped today, if Dad wants to look forward to it, I will accompany Dad to the General's Mansion, how about it?"

knew that since Yan Lingge gave birth to Pan'er, Xie Yuanbo liked this little man who couldn't speak yet, but was extremely smart and likable, so at this time, he saw Xie Yuanbo's face with a kind smile, so he said: "It just so happens that the longevity lock you gave her before was just sent over yesterday, if you want to go, you can bring it with you." ”

"Let's go. ”

Standing up, Xie Yuanbo couldn't help but feel a little emotional.

"Pan'er is about to be half a year old, but he hasn't even seen his father's face, alas!"

"Dad, don't worry, I believe that Qi Yue will be back soon. ”

Even if the current situation in the frontier is not very optimistic, in order not to make Xie Yuanbo even more worried, Xie Runzhu had no choice but to say: "Your ability, you should know his ability." ”

"It's because I know Qi Yue's ability that I haven't been in a hurry until now. ”

After straightening out his clothes, Xie Yuanbo walked out.

"Let's go, remember to bring the newly made hibiscus golden chrysanthemum cake in the kitchen and the few good lying flowers I got a few days ago to Ling Ge girl. ”

"Good. ”

After answering Xie Yuanbo's call, Xie Runzhu took the lead in leaving and completed Xie Yuanbo's instructions one by one.

......

"Uncle Xie, the snow is so thick outside, why are you here?"

When Xie Yuanbo and Xie Runzhu arrived at the General's Mansion, Yan Lingge was sitting in the house napping. So when she heard that Yihe was coming and saying that a guest had arrived, she hurriedly got off the warm couch and went out.

"I'm idle, come and see you and Pan'er. ”

Following Yan Lingge into the house, Xie Yuanbo looked around the room and asked, "Where is Pan'er?"

"It's in the next room with the nurse. ”

Knowing that Xie Yuanbo loved Pan'er very much, Yan Lingge smiled and said: "She made a lot of trouble just now, I couldn't resist it, so I let the nurse coax her." I haven't heard any movement for a while, so I guess I'm asleep. ”

"Pan'er has rarely made trouble, isn't she unwell?"

As soon as he heard that the baby "granddaughter" was different from usual, Xie Yuanbo suddenly became a little anxious.

"I looked at the doctor, but there was nothing. Maybe it's sleepy, children, it's normal to cry and make trouble. ”

"That's good, that's good!"

Hearing Yan Lingge say this, Xie Yuanbo was relieved.

"Then I'll go see her. ”

"Good. ”

Seeing that Xie Yuanbo lifted the curtain and walked out with some anxiety, Yan Lingge stuck out his tongue and looked at Xie Runzhu who was sitting on a stool on the side with a smile.

"Runzhu, you and Uncle Xie came over this time, did you bring me any good things?"

"Hehe, you're smart. ”

With a gentle smile, Xie Runzhu looked at Yan Lingge with a light smile.

"My father specially instructed you to bring you the hibiscus golden chrysanthemum cake you like to eat, as well as a few jars of lying flowers that his students gave him a few days ago. ”

"Lying flowers drunk!"

Hearing this name, Yan Lingge's eyes lit up instantly.

"It is said that this lying flower drunk is a specialty of a remote town in the south, and it is difficult to find a jar because of the complex brewing process!"

"That's right, it's that lying flower drunk. ”

He glanced at Yihe, who was standing aside, and Yihe turned around and walked out the door. Then, after a few moments, she walked in with a pot of freshly scalded wine.

Seeing Yihe put the wine jug on the table, Xie Runzhu took the initiative to pick up the wine jug and poured a glass of wine for Yan Lingge.

"You can't drink cold yet, even if this lying flower is drunk, even if it is scalded, the taste is mellow and lingering, and it is endless, you can taste it." ”

"Good. ”

Picking up the wine glass, the wine had not yet been eaten, but the wisps of intoxicating wine it exuded were enough to surprise Yan Lingge. So after raising his hand and raising his head, after drinking a glass of wine, Yan Lingge couldn't help but praise:

"Tsk, it's really worthy of its name!

"I don't know how this wine compares to the drunken spring breeze that welcomes all directions?"

Filling Yan Lingge's cup again, Xie Runzhu asked.

"Well, I haven't been to Yingfang in months. ”

Hearing Xie Runzhu mention the drunken spring breeze, Yan Lingge's face was full of depression.

"I don't know what kind of rules the shopkeeper set up in Yingbafang, saying that the drunken spring breeze can only be drunk in Yingbafang, not for sale, I want to drink, but since I have Pan'er, I haven't even stepped out of the gate of the general's mansion, let alone go to Yingbafang to drink, so now, I have almost forgotten what the drunken spring breeze tastes like. ”

"Hehe, then you can use this lying flower to get drunk today to satisfy your cravings. ”

Looking at Yan Lingge's frowning and complaining appearance, Xie Runzhu couldn't help laughing.

"But you can't drink too much, two drinks are enough. ”

"Two glasses are enough!"

Looking at Xie Runzhu after talking, Yan Lingge said, "I haven't drunk wine for a long time!"

"Can't drink too much. ”

Although he was a little soft-hearted in the face of Yan Lingge, who was flattering him, Xie Runzhu still held back the softness in his heart and decisively rejected her.

"I'm also doing this for your good, besides, Pan'er still needs you to take care of it. ”

"Well, okay, okay. ”

Xie Runzhu took out Pan'er, and Yan Lingge had to disarm and surrender. But when she was taking a small sip of the wine in the cup, which she cherished very much, she suddenly asked:

"Runzhu, do you have any news of Nangong Qiyue and Xie Yanfeng?"

"Nope. ”

Shaking his head, Xie Runzhu was afraid that Yan Lingge would be worried, so he comforted: "Maybe the war is tight during this time, and they don't have time to write back." ”

"Perhaps. ”

After answering Xie Runzhu in a muffled voice, Yan Lingge drank the remaining wine in the cup, then lowered his head and stopped talking.

Xie Runzhu saw that her expression changed suddenly, and he wanted to say something to comfort her, but his mouth moved and moved, and he finally chose to remain silent.