Ning Yu'an poured a cup of tea, his movements were elegant and noble, "This tea is called White Crane Tea, produced in the south of the Yangtze River, which is rare in Beijing, do you want to try it?" ”

Lu Xihe couldn't refuse, so he tasted it and said: "The entrance is sweet and refreshing, with a sense of three ups and downs, it is indeed a good tea." ”

Ning Yu'an smiled and couldn't deny it, "You will enjoy it, and I will personally pour tea for you." ”

Lu Xihe didn't answer, and said after a while: "Thank you Ning Gongzi today, it's not too early, it's time for me to leave." ”

"I'll send the girl out." Ning Yu'an got up, and the group walked out.

Coincidentally, on the shore, a familiar figure appeared in sight.

The eldest brother, who used to be unsmiling, is talking happily with other people. Isn't he supposed to be in the heavenly capital? Why are you still in the capital?

Lu Xihe only remembered at this moment that he heard about the change of his official position not long ago, and he was afraid that he would have to live in the capital in the future.

Lu Yiran made an appointment with several old subordinates of Jin Guogong to talk about things today, and was about to get on the boat, when he swept a familiar figure.

He looked up suddenly, his gaze like a knife, carved into her body.

Lu Xihe was also looking at him, the two looked at each other, Lu Yiran turned his head away, and his heart was very awkward. Why would she rather run away than take the recommendation exam of the Criminal Department? In her heart, is she not important at all? It's not even a single star of a female official.

"Please come aboard the boat and have a cup of tea." Impermanence gestured to the three old ministers, and his palms were tilted in the direction of the ship. The three old ministers and their entourage got on board.

Lu Xihe knew that he couldn't hide, so he walked over obediently.

"Big brother."

Lu Yiran pretended not to hear.

"Big brother, are you angry?"

"What do you think?" Lu Yiran still couldn't bear it after all.

"Brother Lu." Ning Yu'an arched his hand.

"Brother Ning." Lu Yiran said politely.

He said goodbye to Lu Xihe's broken hair, "Your outfit today is very beautiful, but this tassel is too plain and not worthy of you." ”

He took out a red coral crocus hairpin and put it on for her, "This is excellent." ”

"Big brother, I have something..."

He ignored her words, and clenched the tassel tightly in his hand, almost out of shape, "It's cool here, get on the boat." ”

Lu Yiran stretched out his hand to her, "The shore is slippery, I'll hold you." ”

Lu Xihe slowly stretched out his right hand and put it on his palm. Lu Yiran chuckled and held her with his backhand, his slender fingers wrapped around her hand, and the coolness of his fingertips passed to her along the palm.

His cold hands, isn't it his heart?

It was only because of the person in front of him that the cold heart had a trace of warmth.

Because of her, I have renewed expectations for the world.

Because of her, she can endure all the unbearable.

Because of her, what if she is ridiculed and abused by the world? She is his whole world.

Ning Yu'an shook his head slightly, now that he is also a mud bodhisattva crossing the river, it is difficult to protect himself, how can he still take care of other people's affairs? So he resigned with an excuse.

Xing'er followed behind the group, very wary of the people around her, Lu Xihe tilted her head slightly, and her eyes collided with her, suggesting that she should not act rashly.

"Isn't it good to stay in Lu Mansion? Why do you have to be a female officer? Lu Yiran put one hand around her waist and carried her directly onto the boat.

The moment Lu Xihe stepped on the boat, there was a sudden agitation on the boat, and a group of black-clothed masked people jumped out of the boat and raised their knives to slash.

"Hide." Lu Yiran protected Lu Xihe behind him, and the guards stepped forward to deal with the assassin, Lu Yiran's face did not change, his eyes were as cold as ice, and he was shivering.

Lu Xihe's eyes were sharp, and he recognized at a glance that the leader was the person who kidnapped her that night.

"It's him."

Lu Yiran asked, "Is that him?" ”

Lu Xihe nodded, still having lingering palpitations, this person's whereabouts are unpredictable, and he will actually take the initiative to appear? Is it a trap? Or is there some conspiracy?

The group of assassins was quickly restrained, and Lu Yiran ordered someone to tie their hands and feet and send them all to the official mansion.

Before leaving, Onimu looked at the two of them meaningfully, and said quietly, "There will be a period later." ”

Lu Yiran was unmoved, and his cold eyes swept over those people.

This man seems to know a lot of secrets, and if he can't use them for himself, he has to get rid of them.

He looked back at Lu Xihe, not knowing what she was thinking, thinking so distractedly.

"Don't be afraid, it'll be fine." He reassured.

Lu Xihe is naturally not afraid, but she always feels that something is wrong, what is wrong?

Xing'er suddenly blinked twice, Lu Xihe immediately understood, and urged Lu Yiran to say: "Big brother, I don't think it's okay here, you are busy with yours." ”

Lu Yiran's cronies were basically nearby, and he was a little relieved, "I'll send someone to send you back first." ”

Lu Xihe couldn't agree more, and several people hurried back to the house.

As soon as he entered the door, Xing'er said, "Something happened to the fifth prince." Tomorrow, the army will set off for Qinglan Pass. ”

"What?" Lu Xihe paused suddenly, tomorrow? How could it be tomorrow?

"The five princes seem to be enchanted, please go on an expedition immediately to recover the lost territory." Xing'er's expression was more solemn than ever, and she knew what it meant to be gone.

As long as someone has a heart, it is difficult to say whether he can come back alive.

Lu Xihe turned his head and left, and walked straight to the door of the house.

"Master, this matter is still unclear, we can't mess with ourselves." Xing'er followed behind her, "The Five Princes have many enemies in the capital, and the top priority is to contain them, so they naturally have no time to take care of this matter." ”

"I'm uneasy, why is he in such a hurry? Could it be that something big has happened again? Lu Xihe was so concerned that he forgot his determination not to associate with him anymore on the surface.

"Master, even if you go to see him, it will not help, and it will even arouse suspicion. All our efforts have been in vain. Xing'er reminded.

Lu Xihe clenched his fists, his nails embedded in his palms, and he was about to pinch blood.

All this is clear to her heart. However, she can't let Ning Yan sacrifice in vain, he is a victorious general who is feared by the enemy on the battlefield, and a cold-faced prince who everyone in the world fears, his life can't stop here, never!

"Master, you will take office in a short time, and you will be unable to guard against it with guns and arrows, and if you insist on taking care of this matter, I am afraid that it will be even more difficult to leave. No matter what you decide, the top and bottom of Tianji Pavilion will advance and retreat together with the master, and live and die together. Xing'er half-knelt down and said solemnly.

Lu Xihe closed his eyes, and after a moment, he opened them again, and his eyes were calm.

"Give me the information of those people."

Lu Xihe has always been a tolerant person, and in this matter, she is the same.

Seeing Ning Yan is important, but the power she has carefully cultivated is even more important. For the sake of these people who are on the same front as her, she can't take risks.

Ning Yan, you must hold on.

"Your Highness, you're going to leave tomorrow, do you have anything to do?" Bai Xi has followed Ning Yan for many years, and Bai Xi can see his thoughts.

Ning Yan turned the wrench in his hand, looked in the direction of the downtown area, and after a while, said slowly: "Send someone to protect her." ”

Bai Xi's face was embarrassed, "Lord Lu is extremely intelligent, if you want to come, you don't need to be distracted by His Highness." ”

"You're wrong, she's clever and right, but in the face of those old foxes, she will definitely suffer. What's more, the Governor and Arrest Division are all the prince's henchmen, and the prince has long known about my relationship with her, so how can he treat her well? Anyway, she's missing a hair, I'm asking you. Ning Yan's heart was very chaotic, he had always restrained himself from thinking about her, but whenever he was free, he couldn't help but think of her.

He was eager to go to her, tell her what he wanted, and tell her that he had obtained his father's approval, and that on the day the class master returned to the court, he could decide the matter between the two.

But now the situation is too tense, and if the prince finds out that he is still associating with her, I don't know how much trouble it will cause her. What's more, if you go, life and death are uncertain. Do you want her to wait for herself?

If he could come back, everything would be different. When the time comes, he will be crowned king and have his own fief, and he will take her away from these strife. If she doesn't want to, you can protect her for the rest of her life.

A gentle smile appeared on Ning Yan's face, as if he had seen that day with his own eyes.

Lu Xihe, wait for me to come back.

In the early morning of the day the army left Beijing, the weather was unusually dry and cold, and the frost was about to arrive.

Ning Yan, the general of the dart cavalry, was dressed in military uniform, and there were not many people to see him off. This is normal, Ning Yan is in the mouth of the people, he is a murderous Hades without blinking, a cold-blooded, ruthless and brutal demon king. When they saw him from afar, they hid themselves.

Therefore, the streets were deserted, and the people hid in their homes to peek and peek, refusing to get too close.

Ning Yanyuan didn't care, but the people he wanted to see today were nowhere to be found.

His heart was empty, and he sighed that it was so, she was really a ruthless girl.

neither to see him, nor to see him off.

Or is she simply dispensable in her eyes?

Suddenly, he felt a gaze. He looked up suddenly, and on the teahouse on the second floor in front of him, sat the person he had been thinking about for a long time.

Lu Xihe looked at him, smiled slowly, and picked up the teacup to reveal the wrench in his hand.

Ning Yan's heart almost jumped out of his chest, and he understood what she meant.

In this battle, he will return triumphantly!

"My lord, it's not too early." Xing'er reminded quietly.

Lu Xihe looked at the soldiers on the street and did not move for a long time.

"Don't worry, it's not too late for us to leave when they get out of town."

"Yes."

She watched them leave, and after a long time, she finally stood up, "We must hurry up." ”

Xing'er whispered in her ear: "Last night, the three ministers were relieved and promised to keep an eye on this matter and never let the traitor succeed. ”

Lu Xihe nodded, but he was worried about the prince's side.

Tianji Pavilion is one of the best organizations in the world, why can't you find any clues about the prince? Originally, she thought that the prince had no intention of going to politics, but now that she thinks about it, she is still too naïve. How could the prince let others ride on his head, let alone give up the country.

If the prince is making trouble behind his back, it will be difficult.

Temple of Light

"Oh?" Emperor Heshun glanced at the person on the ground, "Who is it?" ”

"The subordinates don't know, their whereabouts are strange, and they can't find any clues." The man replied honestly.

Emperor Heshun was very suspicious and instructed him to pay special attention to several ministers who were good friends with Ning Yan.

"If the plan goes well, Qinglan Pass will be in the pocket soon. It's just that this time it's hard to get the fifth. After Emperor He Shun approved a book, he threw it in front of him, "Send more people, and make sure that they have reinforcements in the rear." ”

"Yes."

The princess held a cup of hot tea, "Your Majesty, the concubine has brought you a snack, and she is waiting outside the door now." ”

Emperor Heshun's face was displeased, "Let her in." ”

The prince was busy responding, and walked out of the door to inform Xiao Guifei that she could go in. Concubine Xiao Guifei motioned to the maidservant and gave the prince a big purse.

Wang Gonggong's face changed greatly, and he shirked and said: "Niangniang, this is a matter for the slave, let the slave have a way to live." ”

Xiao Guifei ignored him and walked into the main hall.

"See the Emperor." Xiao Guifei crouched and said.

"No courtesy. Today's wind is cold, why should the concubine come in person? Now that you have a body, you need to pay more attention to everything. "And Emperor Shun.

Concubine Xiao's face turned red, "The concubine heard that the emperor has lost his appetite recently, so she specially made a few snacks that the emperor likes to eat. ”

Emperor He Shun smiled: "Concubine Ai has a heart." ”

Xiao Guifei smiled lightly and brought it over herself. "As long as the emperor likes it, the concubines will be satisfied."

"I remembered something, a few days ago, the fifth child came to beg me, if I return with a big victory, I will be engaged."