The Vermilion Bird Palace is built against the mountain, the palace is stacked on top of each other, the golden eaves of the vermilion wall, and the dignity is magnificent. The silver palace where the emperor Qingling lives is located on the top of the peak, entrenched high, looking out from the terrace outside the park, there is quite a sense of pride in looking at the clouds and all living beings.

Many of the palace maids who originally served in the Yinque Palace were replaced in the days when Qing Ling left. Ru Xiang and Yashuang, who had done things for Queen Fangshan and passed on the word, were said to have been sent back to their hometowns by the queen, while the lower palace maids were transferred to other palaces to serve.

Qingling arranged Qiu Zhi and Xi Wu into the palace and kept them as her maids. Xun, who was previously exposed because of his scruples, also returned to the Suzaku Palace in the name of the emperor's personal guard.

Today, with the status of the two siblings, Mu Chen and Qing Ling, who would care about the past when the eldest prince had escaped from exile?

Mu Chen led the Chaoyan army to win victories in the south one after another, and according to the battle report sent back from Mo Nan'an Mountain, it was only an overnight matter to take Liangxia City. Emperor Hao's Sacred Heart was very happy, and he praised Mu Chen several times in front of the ministers, which caused everyone in the court to speculate that although Prince Mu Han had the support of his mother's family, but after all, his own ability was limited, and he followed the army to the south and finally returned in vain.

And Queen Fangshan, who has always been strong in front of the family, can't stand up for her son this time.

After all, her own nephew, the eldest son of the Fang Shan clan and the future heir of the family, was crippled because of Mu Han's impulsiveness.

Qingling lived deep in the imperial palace, and he could already feel the influence of the changes in power in the previous dynasty from many details. What's more, because of the management of taxes and expenditures, she also had frequent contact with the important ministers of the court and the central government, and she also experienced the cold state of the world when everyone welcomed the smooth service when she was in power.

And just when her power was rising rapidly, Chun Yuyan, who had returned from Daze, found Qingling and persuaded her to withdraw from government affairs as soon as possible and stop worrying about fundraising.

Qing Ling didn't want to argue with Mu Chen, but he was used to arguing with Chun Yuyan, so he retorted: "You don't want me to interfere in fundraising anymore, I understand." But now I am ordered to deal with Chaoyan's tax payment, and there are a lot of serious things to do, and it is not all related to fundraising. Do you also have to deal with these things? ”

Chun Yuyan looked at Qingling silently for a moment, his expression gradually showing helplessness, "You know ...... know"

He was halfway through his words, then swallowed it back, tossing the white jade cup on the bookcase, and said no more.

Qing Ling vaguely understood the reason why he wanted to stop talking, and he was silent for a moment, slowed down his tone and said softly: "You also know that I can't be idle, and I don't want to retire to the deep palace silently. You must know that the higher Mu Chen's reputation is now, the more people secretly want to get rid of me, and I can only keep moving forward and consolidating my strength so that I will not become a fish under the knife of others again. ”

Chun Yuyan pulled the corners of his mouth, but his eyes were serious, "You also understand that you and Mu Chen are now sharing weal and woe." Even though he is not yet firmly seated as the prince, it is not difficult to protect you and ensure that you live in the Suzaku Palace safely. Haven't Qiu Zhi and Xun both moved into your dormitory? With the two of them, you shouldn't have a big problem living in and out on weekdays, as long as you are willing to be obedient and stay in the palace honestly, I promise, no one will dare to treat you as fish and meat! ”

Qing Ling didn't want to get entangled with Chun Yuyan on this topic, so he stood up and said, "Don't persuade you anymore!" Can't I just do what I want to do? When I decided to use the black iron ore of the leaf for our personal gain, I had secretly made a plan that once the power in my hand was more stable in the future, I would find a way to do something beneficial for the people of the leaf, which could be regarded as making up for my sin of abusing power for personal gain that day. Now that I have finally dredged up all the links and been able to do some allocation of agriculture and business, I will definitely not give up halfway. ”

Chun Yuyan raised his eyes and stared at her thoughtfully, as if he remembered something, and after a while, he said slowly: "I remember when you first took over the tax matter, but you sharpened your head and thought about making profits for yourself, and you didn't feel any guilt for anyone. Why, now you suddenly care about the people in the world? ”

When Qing Ling was asked by him, he remembered the conversation he had with Luo Yao.

Thinking of the conversation, I thought of Luo Yao again.

Thinking of Luo Yao, his chest became a little inexplicably dull......

She raised her eyebrows and looked back at Chun Yuyan, "I care about the people in the world, doesn't it coincide with your ambitions to reform the old and destroy the decay?" Since ancient times, the power of the Eastern Continent has been controlled by the family, and the people can only have a chance to get ahead if they are born by clinging to them. At present, my father is unwilling to reduce taxes, so I can only make some changes in the allocation of expenses, so that the court expenses can flow to channels that are beneficial to the people, at least so that their lives will be slightly better, so that when Mu Chen is in power in the future, there will be no one to use people on the basis of merit. ”

Chun Yuyan half-narrowed a pair of phoenix eyes, raised his hand and touched his chin, then stood up as well, slowly clapped a few times, and said in an exaggerated tone: "Admire, admire!" The emperor understands the righteousness and cares for the people, which is really the blessing of the morning and the blessing of the Eastern Continent! ”

Qing Ling was about to kick him, but Chun Yuyan dodged him nimbly, and then climbed her shoulder and said with a smile: "I'm telling the truth." I underestimated you in the past, but I didn't see that you were so enlightened. ”

As he spoke, he pushed her out and continued, "Let's go, I'll invite you to dinner today!" Don't shut up in your study every time we meet, discussing serious things. ”

Qing Ling pursed his lips.

Chun Yu Yan is like a fish, and will always change the topic in this way. It's no wonder that he was able to be friends with Mu Chen......

The two of them came out of Qing Ling's mansion in Lingxiao City and went to a restaurant in the east of the city.

Chun Yuyan was obviously a regular visitor here, and as soon as he entered the door, he was greeted to one of the most luxuriously decorated private rooms upstairs. The window facing the street hangs with Biluo yarn, gently fluttering in the breeze and exuding a faint fragrance, and the Chinese women who enter the fish shuttle step by step, leading the guests to sit down with a smile, and then boiling the cup and pouring tea, and then the singer holds the piano and enters, sitting behind the gauze curtain, elegantly and tactfully touching the rhyme.

Qing Ling knew that Chun Yuyan had always shown himself as a swinger, and he was extremely proficient in eating, drinking, and having fun in Lingxiao City.

At this moment he stretched out his arm to take a delicate wine girl who poured him wine, kissed her lightly and lightly on her sideburns, and smiled very narrowly.

Qing Ling looked away and coughed, "You don't have to pretend in front of me." ”

Chun Yuyan let go of the wine queen, waved his hand to let everyone retreat, leaving only the singer who played the piano, but unhurriedly raised his glass and took a sip of wine, looked at Qingling and said, "Who said I was pretending?" ”

Qing Ling cleared his throat again, muttered for a moment, and looked at Yan, "When you went to Pingfeng City to help me deal with the matter of the Xuaniron Mine, did you see Miss Ning Yan?" ”

Luo Yao said that the seal of the Marquis of Dazehou Mansion is now in the hands of Baili Ningyan. Chun Yuyan went to rely on the wind city to do things, and the object of contact was naturally condensation. Qing Ling's question was really a bit knowing.

Of course, Chun Yuyan could hear the temptation and amusement between Qing Ling's words, raised his head and took a sip of wine, looked at her without evasion, and said, "I saw it." How is it? ”

Qing Ling heard that he rarely answered so refreshingly, but he didn't know how to continue to ridicule, and was about to ask again, but he heard Chun Yuyan continue to speak: "I said a long time ago that when everyone is born, they are chosen by fate. I don't covet things that shouldn't belong to my place. ”

Qing Ling smiled, "Your nonsense, I was simple-minded before, so I would believe it!" If you really don't covet things that don't belong to your position, why do you want to assist Mu Chen in seizing power and succeeding to the throne, to change the future of the Eastern Continent, and create a new prosperous era where gods and demons are equal? If you are really a person who accepts your fate, why should you spend your whole life changing the estrangement between gods and demons that created your fate, so that no relatives in the world are forced to separate because of this? ”

Chun Yuyan's expression changed several times in his eyes, and finally stared at Qing Ling, "Hey, when did I say that there will be no relatives in the world to separate?" ”

Qing Ling was stunned, then choked on a mouthful of wine in his throat and coughed violently.

Chun Yuyan did say a lot about the old and the new, but when it came to his own fate and family, he had only heard of it when he followed Xian Xian to shamelessly eavesdrop on his conversation with Baili Ningyan.

As a result, I accidentally said it today......

Qing Ling coughed a few times, stabilized his breathing, covered his mouth with a cup, and said quickly with his gaze: "Didn't you say that?" Why do I seem to remember you saying? Anyway, I always had this impression in my heart. His eyes fell on the singer who was stroking the piano behind the curtain, "Ah, the singer of this restaurant has good piano skills!" Even people like me, who have been practicing the piano since childhood and playing until their fingers are numb, sigh to themselves! ”

Chun Yuyan stared at her for a while, shook his head helplessly and smiled, "This glance was seen through the appearance of his thoughts, but he had a little bit of the demeanor when he first met you in Chongwu......" raised his glass and took a sip of wine, lowered his eyes and sighed softly, "It's a pity......"

Halfway through the sentence, he stopped silently.

Qing Ling understood what he meant, and also quietly took a few sips of wine, and said with a smile: "What's the pity?" I was a stupid girl who didn't know anything about the world. I think it's good that it's like this, the powerful and powerful! ”

Chun Yuyan didn't answer, drank for a while, and looked at Qing Ling with a solemn expression.

"Qingling, do you feel lonely?"

Qing Ling was carrying a wine jug to pour himself wine, and when he heard this, his wrist froze, and he was slightly stunned for a moment before continuing to move in his hand, "Why do you ask that?" ”

Chun Yuyan said: "A woman of your age should have spent the moon holding her hand and falling in love, but she was involved in the power struggle. The five sisters in my family are about the same age as you, and they dress up every day to go out to various parties, meet the talents of the family, and accept the pursuit. Although I always think they are noisy, I have to admit that they are very happy. Even if you have to marry someone you don't like in the future for the benefit of your family, at least you can keep some good memories of yourself. ”

He paused, his eyes flashing with sincerity, "I admit that I did have selfish intentions in the past, thinking that with your special identity, I should make good use of it to help Mu Chen." But over the years, I've hardly ever seen you smile sincerely. In fact, with Mu Chen and your current status, you can do something you really like, and you don't have to work so hard. ”