In the month of Mengxia, the eldest emperor Ji Qingling asked for an order to go south, intending to further implement the implementation of the new policy.

It is said that the Elder Emperor Ji made a very detailed plan, in addition to carrying out large-scale reform measures in the southern border, he also proposed a formal peace with Jiuqiu, reopening the border between Chaoyan and Jiuqiu, and achieving mutual benefit.

For various reasons and considerations, this note was not made public, and Mu Chen finally agreed to the imperial decree given by Qingling when he went south, only saying that the purpose of his southward trip was only to supervise government affairs.

At the end of the month of Mengxia, Qingling said goodbye to Mu Chen in the Vermilion Bird Palace and left Beijing with Luo Yao.

When they parted, Mu Chen handed over a secret decree to Qing Ling and said, "I have no objection to discussing peace with Jiuqiu, but they must agree to the above conditions." In the long run, peace and harmony in the Eastern Continent will inevitably benefit the people, but this does not mean that Chaoyan needs to sacrifice too much of his own interests and ask for their consent from a weak position. ”

Qing Ling read the terms on the secret decree, and saw that most of them were the contents that he had discussed with Mu Chen in advance, so he nodded, "I understand." I'll try to convince them. ”

She raised her eyes, her gaze met Mu Chen for a moment, and then she immediately lowered her head, and while packing up the secret decree, she continued: "After all, I am a member of the Chaoyan royal family, even if I don't consider the glory of the family, I will also take into account the interests of my relatives. It is not easy to implement the new policy, and if I make you suffer a loss, those old ministers in the DPRK and China will inevitably make you uneasy again......"

Mu Chen stared at Qing Ling, and the thousands of words that were suppressed to the bottom of his heart were stirring in his heart.

It is true that she still cares about him and still puts his interests in an important position.

But this kind of care is no longer because he is her lover, but only because he is her brother.

If it weren't for this blood bond, she might not even have the time to look at him......

She has always been that kind of woman.

Once you love, you can only hold that person in your eyes and heart......

Mu Chen controlled his emotions and said with a light smile: "You don't have to worry about me." No matter what you do or don't do, those old ministers won't stop complaining. Now that they are sober, they understand that the implementation of the new policy is also profitable for them, and the opposition is much smaller. ”

At the beginning of the promulgation of the new policy, the important ministers of the court expressed dissent, fearing that the support for the demon race and the human race would affect the supremacy of the god race to dominate the Eastern Continent. After several controversies, Mu Chen simply threw out a list of tax increases, and asked the families to share the deficit of the treasury in recent years. As soon as everyone heard that they were going to pay out of their own pockets, they all fell silent.

Mu Chen took out the new policy plan formulated by Qingling again, and the results of her previous implementation of the allocation of funds to promote agriculture and commerce in Fanye, and directly questioned the ministers in the main hall: Who can come up with a more effective solution than this?

Qing Ling shook his head unconsciously, "Is it because I think it's profitable, or is it because I'm afraid of your iron wrist?" I think...... If it were replaced by an emperor with a weak personality, they would still not buy it, would they? ”

Mu Chen said indifferently: "Since you are an emperor, you naturally have to know how to combine grace and power, rigidity and softness. If not, it is not suitable for this seat. ”

The last time they returned to Lingxiao City from the south, Chun Yuyan stayed there to purge the local officials. In the past month, there have been cases of all sizes reported to the capital, and those who have been imprisoned have been imprisoned and those who have been discussed for crimes, and the entire southern border has almost become the appearance of a storm everywhere when Emperor Hao thoroughly investigated the conspiracy of Jiuqiu.

The alternation of royal power and the pouring of power have never been stormy and snowy.

Qing Ling has been the emperor for so many years, even if he doesn't want to accept these truths, he can't help but understand them.

She spoke slowly, "I understand. After arriving in the south, no matter what Yan does, I will not interfere. After a pause, "If I encounter something that is contrary to the interests of the Monan clan, I will also pay attention to it." I know you still need their support in military power......"

Mu Chen's chest was slightly suffocated, and the emotions that had been suppressed just now were entangled in wisps.

In fact, letting her go at this moment may be the only and correct choice he can do.

He knew her too well, and he knew too well that strong coercion could not make her change any of her decisions, so he persuaded himself over and over again to be patient, to persuade himself to think in the long run......

However, things have come to this point, and patience is starting to become more and more difficult for him to maintain......

After being silent for a long time, Mu Chen said slowly: "I said, you don't have to care too much about others, just do your own thing." ”

The two talked about some government affairs again, and Qingling got up and retired.

She walked to the door of the side hall, and suddenly heard Mu Chen's voice sounding faintly behind her—

"From the beginning, you promised to help me implement the new policy, didn't you...... Just for him? ”

Qing Ling's feet paused, and his back suddenly froze.

After a while, she shook slightly, but she couldn't tell whether she was shaking her head or nodding, and said in a low and slow voice, "Yes...... For you. ”

After finishing speaking, he quickly walked out.

Mu Chen sat alone on the red sandalwood couch, staring at the tea case for a long time, and finally slowly stretched out his hand and held the cup that Qing Ling had used just now in the palm of his hand.

On the rim of the white jade cup, there is a faint lip print.

He still vividly remembered the softness and sweetness of her lips, a feeling he could not find even after countless women......

But now, is it going to belong to another person completely?

Mu Chen slowly closed his eyes, his eyelashes cast two butterfly-like shadows on his white cheeks, the teacup in his hand was raised, and his lips slowly pressed up, imprinted with the faint marks on it.

～～

Qing Ling came out of the Vermilion Bird Palace, and he had been a little uneasy, and he pondered the last sentence of the answer to Mu Chen.

When she realized that the car she had prepared in the house had already left, she was stunned and woke up, and asked Luo Yao: "Why are the imperial public and the guards gone?" ”

Luo Yaoyun said lightly: "Oh, I cast a small spell. They thought we were all in the car. ”

Qing Ling was a little anxious because of his restlessness, "How can we go to Liangxia City without a car?" ”

Luo Yao smiled and circled Qing Ling, bowed his head and asked, "Senior sister, don't you want to be alone with me?" ”

Qing Ling broke free and said solemnly: "We are going to do business!" Get down to business! ”

She counted Luo Yao, and the two talked about making trouble, and finally both jumped onto the unicorn mount summoned by Qingling, and slowly headed south.

Qing Ling got on the mount, and he didn't forget to continue to mention Luo Yao: "In the cool summer, let's go and meet Chun Yuyan first, he knows the most about the affairs of the southern border now......"

The clouds around him were like snow and mist, and they were rolling and stretching in the wind.

Luo Yao slightly tightened the arm that was supporting Qing Ling's waist, feeling her hair fluttering in the wind constantly brushing her cheeks, "Okay, it's all up to Senior Sister's arrangement." ”

Qing Ling couldn't help but muttered in a low voice when he heard this: "What a guy who has no opinions......"

Luo Yao hooked the corners of his mouth, "Senior brother should have behaved obediently in front of senior sister, shouldn't he?" Besides, my sister has long seen that I am a person with no ambitions, and now that I have married a wife and started a family, it is inevitable that I only want to live with my wife, indulge in leisure, and give birth to a noble son early...... The great cause of the family and the country or something, I really don't have time to take care of it. ”

Qing Ling's cheeks were hot, he took a sip, and said: "It is because people like you have become the prince of Daze and the prince of Jiuqiu that the political situation in the Eastern Continent will always be disputed. If you had been like me earlier, and committed to promoting the new policy of equality between gods and demons, Jiuqiu would not have been incompatible with the same dynasty for hundreds of years, and even let you Daze be caught in the middle! ”

Luo Yao silently chewed Qing Ling's last sentence, pondered for a long time, and seemed to have an understanding.

"Senior sister is so supportive of Chaoyan's change, isn't it...... Because of me? ”

Qing Ling was thought out by him, but his face pretended to be unshocked, "I am standing in the position of the Chaoyan royal family and seeking benefits for the people of the Eastern Continent, what does it have to do with you?" ”

Luo Yao smiled silently, drove the Qilin, and turned the direction unconsciously.

When Qing Ling reacted, the two of them gradually approached Zhanggu Mountain, and then hurriedly said, "What are you doing here?" Our car had already set off early, what if we delayed it any longer, and the forbidden army couldn't find anyone to make a storm in the city? ”

Luo Yao raised his hand, and his fingertips gently covered Qing Ling's eyelashes, forcing her to close her eyes, and then leaned down to her ear, and said softly: "Just an hour." You've been too nervous and anxious these days, and it hurts me to see you. ”

The two got off their mounts at the top of the peak.

Luo Yao led Qing Ling and walked slowly to a garden below along the steps outside the main hall.

He crouched down, put his hand into the grass, and used his divine power to give birth to a jade vine that exuded the fragrance of licorice. In the meantime, there are many rhodozous flowers, the color is light purple, the fragrance is elegant, and the soft branches and leaves quickly stretch and grow, spreading a sea of flowers.

Luo Yao sat among Du Ruohua, looked up at Qing Ling with a smile, "Do you like it?" ”

Qing Ling also knelt beside him, lowered his head and stroked Du Ruo's buds, and said with a snort: "Last time I was here, you lied to me with your eyes open...... Obviously injured to death, but still want to be reckless......"

Luo Yao pulled a flower stem, and countless tiny petals bloomed from his fingertips, drifting towards Qingling with the wind, and the smile on his face deepened, "Listening to Senior Sister's tone, I actually felt very sorry for me at that time, right?" ”

Qing Ling snorted, turned his back, lowered his head and brushed the petals on his body, "Who feels sorry for you?" I wished you were vomiting blood and vomiting to death! ”

Luo Yao leaned over and hugged Qing Ling from behind, "Are you so ruthless?" ”

He reached out and stroked her cheek, slowly turning her body towards himself, his glassy amber eyes staring at her for a moment, "Do you remember the first time I brought you here, we slept in this garden all night?" ”

Qing Ling lay face to face with him among the flowers, slightly lowering his eyes and blushing, but his tone was very tough: "What did you sleep all night?" It's just a break! ”

Luo Yao smiled narrowly, "Really? It turns out that when my sister is resting, she likes to pounce on others......"

Qing Ling remembered the "bold" appearance when she woke up that day, and she didn't feel embarrassed, and beat Luo Yao and said, "So you know!" You liar! Pretend to be asleep! ”

Luo Yao smiled and slapped her a few times, then grabbed Qing Ling's fist, turned over and half-pressed her under him, and looked down at her with shining eyes.

"Senior sister, do you know what was going on in my mind when I was lying next to you that night?"

Qing Ling's face was about to drip blood, and he quickly glanced at his handsome face reflected under the blue sky, and said without looking over, "Who knows what you're thinking......

Luo Yao smiled, and his ink eyebrows and lips suddenly showed a touch of clarity that washed away the mortal dust in the enchanting room.

He stretched out his hand and pulled Qing Ling's cheek, slowly lowered his head, and finally did what he wanted to do back then, but he didn't dare to do.