Chapter Twenty-Seven: Winning the Battle
The road is empty, and it is not a rainbow? The high platform pavilion is forever combing the last elegance, every concubine in the palace is looking forward to today's and tomorrow's banquet, they are confined by the palace like a canary, their ears do not listen to the outside of the window, even this Hongmen banquet can whitewash the peace.
"Ying'er, today's banquet is probably not just a matter of Fuwan's personal problems, I hope you can stay out of it?"
"It's really strange that the general still forced me to ally with you a few days ago, and now he doesn't want me to interfere in the military or want me to help you in the court."
"How do you know that I forced you to form an alliance with me just a reason for me to force myself to let you go?"
Mu Ruoying sat in the carriage and kept thinking about what Chu Lingran said when she finally parted with her, Chu Lingran was such a far-sighted person, did he really just want to spare his life? Mu Ruoying didn't dare to face Chu Lingran's feelings for herself, mostly because she didn't dare to trust Chu Lingran's sincerity towards her, but as time passed, she seemed to fall into it step by step. Now, she understands herself, no matter what, she will go to the battlefield with Chu Lingran.
"Miss, I heard Qingfeng say that in the past few days, there has been news in the palace that those thieves in the original Fuwan Province are clearly Dongying's armor soldiers, and they use these names to wantonly loot and kill the people of Fuwan, and the reason why Dongying sits idly by is this, they robbed the merchant ships and goods that our country entered the port, and secretly killed several inaugural officials, and now the people in the court are panicking. The emperor wanted to send ministers to govern, but unfortunately no one had the guts, and General Chu automatically asked for help, but it was a pity that the emperor was afraid of the general's frontier forces and was unwilling to hand over the strongest last layer of defense in the capital to General Chu, which caused today's situation. ”
Mu Ruoying listened to the events of the court in the past few days, it should have been Chu Lingran who asked Qingfeng to relay, he completely believed in himself, which was not far from what he guessed. If it weren't for the advantage at sea, the small country would not dare to shout like this. The only one who can win this battle is Chu Lingran, and the emperor still refuses to let Chu Lingran go to the frontier, but he is really a cowardly and faint monarch who is worried about his dragon chair. It seems that today's banquet is mostly set up for Chu Lingran, and the emperor wants to think of ways to keep Chu Lingran's heart.
The three of them staggered the time to the Xuanwu Gate, His Royal Highness King Qi went back to the dormitory to change into decent clothes and came to the banquet, the three of them pretended not to know each other, and the banquet was silent, not like the appearance of singing and dancing on weekdays. The ministers were secretly speculating about the emperor's thoughts, Fuwan Province was a death place for them, but if the court sent officials to govern, they could receive the news of the missing body at sea in less than a month, and it was estimated that the Dongying people could be so arrogant and had nothing to do with Fuwan, even if it was such a dangerous place, they would never dare to go, which is why it was delayed again and again at this time, until now it was necessary to feast on the Quartet.
"Ying'er, don't say anything about it when you're a girl's family at the banquet."
Mu Ruoying has never seen Mu Ruoying since she had a big fight with Mu Jinghong last time, today's banquet is based on the status class, and she is Mu Jinghong's daughter, so she is sitting next to him, Mu Jinghong looked at Mu Ruoying for a long time before speaking. Mu Ruoying knew that he didn't have anything to do with himself, most likely because he was worried that the emperor would be angry and sent his baby son to Fuwan, after all, the entire government and the opposition wanted to find a famous person who had never had an idle job, and Mu Jianran was the best choice.
"Father, rest assured, the emperor looks down on Mu Jianran's wretch."
Mu Ruoying whispered softly in Mu Jinghong's ear, as if she was gentle like a girl next door who was coquettish with her father, Mu Ruoying looked at the corner farthest away from the banquet with a smile, Mu Jianran and Mu Jingfei were sitting so cramped. Her two brothers and sisters, in addition to being vicious, are ruthless, they are really like waste. Mu Jinghong's face changed when he heard this, but he couldn't blame Mu Ruoying for anything, since Mu Ruoying tore his face with him, Mu Jinghong was afraid of Mu Ruoying, Mu Ruoying has always had the means and ability, he wanted to protect the lives of his children, but Mu Ruoying still couldn't see the clues.
"Zhong Aiqing, today I am very frightened, the people of Fuwan are still suffering, I am the Son of Heaven, I will allow the will of God to put all the people in fire and water, no matter what, today I will also set the army of Fuwan."
"Wait for General Chu to go."
Mu Ruoying glanced at His Royal Highness King Qi opposite, and found that he was also looking at himself, and the two of them tacitly knew that if the story ended here, there would be no point in continuing this banquet. The emperor must still have some kind of trick to hide, otherwise he would never even invite his retainers' wives and relatives.
"General Chu is powerful all over the world, and he is a good candidate. It's just that there is no second person in my Dahe Dynasty who can take on this great responsibility? General Chu has just put down the rebellion in the north, and the division has returned to the dynasty, how can I convince myself to let General Chu die for the country again? Fighting on the battlefield? ”
What the emperor said was beautiful, but in fact, he was worried that Chu Lingran would rebel once he arrived at the frontier, He Qiyu and Mu Ruoying tacitly watched the emperor finish his one-man show, and they both believed that Chu Lingran would never let the emperor succeed in his treacherous scheme.
"The minister is willing to fight for a piece of heaven and earth for His Majesty and for the sake of our people."
"Okay, General Chu is really a pillar of the court for the sake of the people of my court, what do I want to reward you, so that my court attaches great importance to good talents."
When Mu Ruoying heard this, the smile on her lips froze instantly, what the emperor meant...... Chu Lingran had already rejected the request of the fief and the prince before the class master returned to the court, and now the emperor brought up the old matter again, and he wanted to contain Chu Lingran... The only possibility is... He wants to give Chu Lingran a marriage. There are many daughters to be married in the royal family, if it is really said, only Princess Wanhua was born to the former queen, and she has been favored since she was a child, so she is really worthy of Chu Lingran. Well-intentioned... If Chu Lingran refused this family, the emperor would take Chu Lingran's military power by the will of the royal face, if Chu Lingran agreed, he would rebel in the future, how could Chu Lingran not be refuted by the world?
"I'm here... There is only a baby princess and the general of the right age, Wan'er is also a favorite of the general's talent, if she can get married before the battle of General Chu, it can be regarded as a kind of praise for talented people in our court. ”
Chu Lingran lowered his head and no one knew what he was thinking, Mu Ruoying knew that the gaze under his hair was looking at himself, his hand hidden in his sleeve was tightened, he wanted to tell her... He didn't want to. Mu Ruoying smiled bitterly, what if she didn't want to? In the end, he still has to be tricked by fate, he will start an army, Chu Lingran will be awarded the title of an unrighteous emperor, and he will be spurned by the world if he has anything to do with Chu Lingran.
"The minister is a reckless man, after many years, I don't know whether the soul of the dead will return to his hometown or be able to return to the dynasty, the princess has golden branches and jade leaves, and I dare not delay the princess's life, I hope Your Majesty will take back her life."
Chu Lingran knew that this was an unwarranted struggle, so it was better to directly agree to comfort the emperor's heart, but he wanted to tell Mu Ruoying that he had refused, and after spending the last bit of effort, he would also refuse the emperor's marriage. The Manchu Dynasty Wenwu looked at this well-arranged drama, all they had to do was to praise Chu Lingran and He Wanhua for being a match made in heaven, this royal will could not tolerate too much speculation, and no one would think that Chu Lingran was unwilling, and the Manchu Dynasty was armed with stupid... Only Mu Ruoying, He Qiyu and Chu Lingran were sober.
"The general can rest assured, Wanhua is willing, the general is invincible in the world, if the general dies on the battlefield for the country one day, Wanhua will also be the general's person."
As soon as He Wanhua's words came out, if Chu Lingran refused again, he would refute the royal face, he... I can only be grateful to Dade for humbly accepting this royal favor.
"Minister... Thank you, Lord Long. ”
The ultimate goal of this feast... It turned out that it was not a reason to discuss who would go to Fuwan Province, but to point out the marriage for Chu Lingran... But even if they only came up with their purpose early in the morning, many things can't help themselves, Chu Lingran is like this, He Qiyu is like this... The same is true for Mu Ruoying. Mu Ruoying finally understood her mind at this moment, the so-called sincerity for a lifetime and a couple, she never agreed, but she had already secretly promised. He wanted to keep a distance from Chu Lingran, but he had already fallen into the abyss but he didn't know it. The most ridiculous person in the world is the one who doesn't know it......
"Miss......"
Mu Ruoying was retracted by Ling'er's voice, and only then did she realize that she had lost her temper, and the wine cup in her hand was poured on the hem of her skirt, causing the guests to look at her. Mu Ruoying Hao Ran, she met Chu Lingran's eyes, her eyes were full of affection and affection. Even. There was still a bit of joy in Chu Lingran's eyes, yes, Mu Ruoying admitted in front of the Manchu Dynasty civil and military that she lived in Chu Lingran in her heart, and Mu Ruoying knew that she could not escape. But in the future, this affection is not Mu Ruoying's after all, Mu Ruoying got up to change her clothes, after today, I am afraid that there will be another joke in the capital, the lord of Rong'an is sad for love, and he lost his temper at the banquet.
Chu Lingran looked at the back of the panic, full of distress, he wanted to leave everything behind to catch up with her and hug him, but he couldn't, he even thought that on the day the class teacher returned to the dynasty, even if he was spurned by the world, he would marry Mu Ruoying, even if Mu Ruoying himself was unwilling, he would tie Mu Ruoying to his side, but he couldn't bear to touch it again after all, so he left the girl with the last beauty.
"Ying'er doesn't want to save Ling Ran?"
As soon as Mu Ruoying arrived at the courtyard where there was no one around, the maidservants went to get a change of clothes, and they heard He Qiyu's voice, he should have followed him and ran out, Mu Ruoying didn't look back, she was afraid that He Qiyu would see the injury in her eyes, and she only needed a moment to hide all her feelings for Chu Lingran.
"His Royal Highness King Qi has called me Ying'er for the first time."
"Hehe, Ling Ran is kind, I just want to call you like this, what if I say I have a way to save Ling Ran? But it will require your cooperation. ”
Mu Ruoying didn't have much hope for all this, but she believed that He Qiyu had it, and there must be a way, this man never fought a battle that he was not sure of, this is what makes him terrible. As long as she can save Chu Lingran, she is willing to give it a try no matter what, and she also wants infinite courage to fall in love with her mother, even if it is a bloody wound in the end.
"What do you need me to do?"
"Mu Jianran... What attachment does Toutou Yinger have? ”
Mu Ruoying understood what He Qiyu meant, what did he want to happen between Mu Jianran and He Wanhua? At that time, Chu Lingran was just a victim, he was injured and fought on the battlefield for the country, and he was so infatuated with the characters, and the people loved him. He Qiyu is really not a simple character, his own sister can also use it like this, innocence is the most important thing for a woman.
"She's your sister."
"She was the man's daughter. Ying'er, you're more like my sister. ”
Mu Ruoying didn't know what He Qiyu's last sentence meant, was he mocking his scheming as deep as him? Or He Qiyu really treats Mu Ruoying as his family. Mu Ruoying didn't know, He Qiyu grew up in this palace, but he conspired with Chu Lingran to overthrow this dynasty, he really hated this royal family, how could he care about a trace of flesh and blood? It's like... Mu Ruoying is also willing to use the entire Mu Mansion to accompany the funeral of this country, they are all vicious people.
"You... I like Ling Ran very much. ”
He Qiyu helped Mu Ruoying, but he couldn't bear to see her sad appearance at the banquet, he didn't want Chu Lingran to have everything, and buried his lifelong happiness on this country, since the dog emperor set up this banquet, he thought of He Wanhua's name. After all, he had the same cold-blooded blood left in him, and he only realized that he didn't want to... He struggled in his heart, he was just a little bit away at the banquet, he didn't want to go out to Mu Ruoying to discuss the countermeasures to save Chu Lingran, he also wanted to get Mu Ruoying, maybe his love... Not half a point less than Chu Lingran. But he finally came, with the intention of fulfillment, hoping to give the girl a home.
"Yes, I like him."