On a late autumn night, the moon hung in the sky, as if smearing the earth with a layer of bright silver. The bright moon stepped on the bluestone steps, listening to the song of autumn insects in her ears, and the sorrow in her heart diluted a lot.

Inside the gazebo, Yutai Mingyue looked at the calm pool on the side of the gazebo, she was a little panicked, and she didn't know if she should come. After all, this is the official yamen of the Northern Ming Kingdom, and she is the princess of the high-ranking princess. If there are really any rumors, it will insult the dignity of the Beiming royal family. However, Tai Mingyue really wanted to talk to Duan Lang, the pressure in her heart was too heavy, even if she said a few words, she could reduce the burden in her heart.

Duan Lang carried a war knife in one hand, and came to the garden with a tiger step. Duan Lang felt that today's wine was not small, and he didn't drink a few glasses, but it would be hot and dry like this. The autumn breeze was blowing, Duan Lang simply opened his clothes and sobered himself up.

Duan Lang turned a flower path, and the pavilion was not far away, but Duan Lang was suddenly stunned and hurriedly retreated. Which is Zhang Ruming's dead fat man in the pavilion, it is clearly the bright moon of the platform. Duan Lang wanted to retreat to the West Courtyard, but after hesitating, he still tidied up his clothes and walked out.

Duan Lang coughed deliberately, and was about to speak, but he heard Yutai Mingyue say softly.

"Come, meet in the pavilion so late, I don't know if Brother Duan has something to say."

Yutai Mingyue's face was slightly red, and she lowered her head embarrassedly. Don't look at her being unrestrained with Duan Lang in the Mengdu camp, but at this moment in this kind of place, the atmosphere seems a little delicate.

Duan Lang didn't understand, how did it become his meeting pavilion? What about the dead fat man. Duan Lang looked around, how could there be Zhang Ruming's shadow. Duan Lang thought about it carefully, and immediately understood that it was Zhang Ruming's ghost. Since he came, Duan Lang was also frank, and it just so happened that he also wanted to talk to Tangtai Mingyue.

"Princess Mingyue, I heard that ~ you want to marry the prince of Moro Kingdom? I don't know if it's true or not. ”

Yutai Mingyue's body trembled slightly, sighed, and said in a declining voice, "It seems that Fang Yan still told you." Actually, it's nothing, women always have to get married, not to mention that he is the crown prince. ”

"As far as I know, it seems that the Moro Kingdom has been entangled with your Beiming all these years. In that case, why marry him. ”

Yutai Mingyue's eyes were slightly red, and she bit her lip, "This world is a man's world, even if a woman reads history books and the art of war, she still can't change anything." For the sake of the country's interests, anything can be exchanged, which is more suitable for a weak woman. ”

Looking at the delicate and helpless appearance of Mingyue in Tangtai, Duan Lang's heartstrings were beating, he really wanted to give Princess Mingyue a warm hug, but at this moment, Duan Lang was no longer an ignorant young man who had just walked out of Fengluan Mountain, he knew that it was rude to do so.

Duan Lang suppressed the heat in his heart, "Princess Mingyue, in fact, you should fight." Since you don't like it, why bother~Why bother~! ”

Speaking of this, Duan Lang only felt a fire burning in his abdomen, and there was an irrepressible urge in his heart. Duan Lang clenched his fists and tried his best to endure it.

Lantai Mingyue was also taken aback by Duan Lang's expression, and at this time, Duan Lang's eyes were red, staring at her like a beast.

"Ah~ Brother Duan, you~ What's wrong with you?" Yutai Mingyue took a step back in fright.

"Let's go~You go~I'm like~." Duan Lang said, his footsteps couldn't help but stagger.

The bright moon of the platform didn't know why, and she helped Duan Lang in a flash. It's okay if she doesn't help, as soon as the two of them come into contact, Duan Lang suddenly clasped his hands and hugged Tai Mingyue fiercely.

Duan Lang panted heavily, and Tai Mingyue's body was even stiffer, and her nervous heart liver was about to pop out. If it weren't for the extreme restraint of herself and not causing a sensation, Yutai Mingyue would have to scream in shock.

"Brother Duan~Let go~ This is the Fengyuan City Mansion~Don't~." Tantai Mingyue's body trembled, and her nervous words were not good.

Duan Lang hadn't completely lost his mind, and bit the tip of his tongue fiercely, sobering himself up a little.

"Let's go~Hurry up and leave~!" Duan Lang hurriedly let go of his arms and roared in a low voice.

After all, Lantai Mingyue was a person who practiced martial arts, and at this time, he could also see that Duan Lang was a little wrong. She wanted to leave, but she was afraid that something would happen to Duan Lang. At this moment, a green shirt appeared in the gazebo. Han Feng has been hiding in the shadows and paying attention to Mingyue, if Duan Lang's behavior just now had been changed to someone else, Han Feng would have taken action a long time ago.

"Master, take a look at Brother Duan, he~."

Without waiting for Tantai Mingyue to finish speaking, Han Feng said to Duan Lang, "Don't resist, bear with it." ”

Han Feng said as he reached out and clasped Duan Lang's wrist, and after a little pulse diagnosis, Han Feng's face changed slightly, "The small skill of carving insects made like this actually appeared in the mansion." ”

Han Feng's arms shook suddenly, and the unsuspecting Duan Lang rose into the air, and fell into the icy pool. Yutai Mingyue covered her mouth in shock and almost shouted.

"Mingyue, you go back first, and leave it to the master to deal with it here. Don't worry, Duan Lang is fine. ”

Tangtai Mingyue knew that the master had good intentions, her identity was special, if she alarmed other people in the mansion, and the members of Fengyuan City knew that she had a private meeting with the members of the Great Xia envoy in the middle of the night, it would really be unclear. Yutai Mingyue agreed, glanced at Duan Lang in the water worriedly, turned around and walked out of the pavilion quickly.

As soon as the bright moon left, Duan Lang in the water also secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Li Jianshan's medicinal power itself was not heavy, and the cold pool water made Duan Lang completely sober, if it wasn't for Han Feng's timely appearance, Duan Lang really didn't know if he could restrain that 'bath' fire.

"Duan Lang, you can come out, this kind of river and lake trail doesn't hurt your body. If someone in the government wants to harm you, they won't use such a small means. Come to think of it, you should have done it yourself. ”

Duan Lang climbed up from the pool, and when the cool breeze blew, Duan Lang couldn't help but shiver. Duan Lang wiped his face, "Seventh Uncle, there is no need to say it, I know who did it." ”

"Duan Lang, I know they may be well-intentioned, but this kind of practice that hurts Mingyue, I hope it will not be an example. Otherwise, I'll take action. ”

"Uncle Seven, don't worry, there won't be a next time. You go to see Mingyue, I hope it didn't scare her just now. ”

Han Feng nodded, "Duan Lang, Beiming is the same as Great Xia, and the affairs of people in the court are very complicated. Moreover, the power of the queen's family is also very large, so the prince of Tantai has the support of many courtiers. He strongly advocated Mingyue to marry outside, and Mingyue was difficult to recover. I hope that after you sign the peace covenant, you will leave immediately and do not get involved in the affairs of Mingyue. Once some things are involved, it is easy to set yourself on fire. ”

"Seventh Uncle, I understand your kindness, I will tell Shangguan Xuanwu about this matter."

Han Feng nodded, patted Duan Lang's wet shoulder, and turned around and walked out. Han Feng left the pavilion, Duan Lang clenched his fists and walked towards the west courtyard angrily.

Zhang Ruming and Li Jianshan were waiting in the room nervously, and seeing that there was no movement from the pavilion for so long, Zhang Ruming asked suspiciously.

"It can't be that your medicine doesn't work, why is there no movement at all?"

"The medicine will definitely work, I guess they are now ~."

Boom~! The door was kicked open, and Duan Lang was dripping with water all over his body, standing at the door with a war knife in his hand.

Zhang Ruming's eyes were about to pop out, ", it won't be so violent, the back of your clothes is soaked with sweat?" ”

Duan Lang stepped in, the tip of the knife dragging the ground, Duan Lang looked at Zhang Ruming unkindly, "Dead fatty, this is your idea?" ”

Looking at Duan Lang's cold eyes, Zhang Ruming was excited, "No, no, it's all Li Jianshan's own opinion, I reprimanded him just now, how can I use such a means to trap our Duan Commander." If this matter is spread out, what kind of face will Princess Mingyue have to marry. How can I abandon the black armor guard commander of my Heavenly Master Palace. ”

"Shut up!" Duan Lang glared at the two of them angrily, "Fortunately, there was no catastrophe today." I don't care what your intentions are, I can no longer pursue this matter, but I will not make an example. Otherwise, don't blame me Duan Lang for cutting off his robe and breaking his righteousness, and no longer regard you as brothers and friends. If you think I'm joking, give it a try. ”

Seeing Duan Lang's fierce eyes, Zhang Ruming said in a dead voice, "Duan Lang, listen to me, this matter really has nothing to do with me, it was all made by Li Jianshan himself." They're like that, don't be angry. ”

"My lord, why is it~ Okay, Brother Duan, it's all my fault, if there is any fire, it will be sent to me." Li Jianshan gritted his teeth depressedly.

Duan Lang glanced at Zhang Ruming and the others coldly, snorted, and turned around and walked out without saying a word. Duan Lang understood Zhang Ruming's intentions, but this result was not only unacceptable, but I was afraid that it would also cause serious physical and mental harm to Yutai Mingyue. Fortunately, Duan Lang's will is beyond ordinary people, and with Han Feng's secret protection, it did not cause a catastrophe. Otherwise, Duan Lang really didn't know how to face it.

Zhang Ruming and Li Jianshan stared at each other with big eyes, and Zhang Ruming asked, "Jianshan, what do you mean by this guy?" ”

"What else can it mean, touching the bottom line of others. My lord, if you don't want to lose Duan Lang's brother, Xia Guan advises you to stop. Anyway, I'm not involved in such a thing, otherwise you will definitely push it on my head. ”

"Fuck, am I that kind of unrighteous person?"

"Yes!"

Li Jianshan rolled his eyes, got up and walked out. was busy for most of the night, but nothing came to fruition, and he became a villain.

Early the next morning, before Zhang Ruming got up, the princess's entourage came to inform everyone to prepare for the journey. Duan Lang found that they didn't prepare breakfast for them. Duan Lang didn't send anyone to ask, he knew that this was Tantai Mingyue demonstrating to Zhang Ruming. After all, taking other people's innocence as a bet, and not hitting the door is considered to be very face-saving.

Zhang Ruming is also honest now, he knows that if he does it again, not only will Tangtai Mingyue not be able to spare him, but I am afraid that Duan Lang will also be completely angered. The convoy calmed down, Zhang Ruming lost his mind, and Tangtai Mingyue deliberately kept a distance from Duan Lang. And so, without knowing it, he marched for six days.

In Kyoto, Great Xia, six days later, the joint recital of Yushan Pass was also presented to Emperor Yuning's upper study. Looking at the detailed battle report, Emperor Yuning breathed a sigh of relief. The chess piece of Yushan Pass is very important, if the Heavenly Master Hall can't withstand the pressure of the northern camp, at this time, the war is ignited, and it will be difficult for Emperor Yuning to control the overall situation. At that time, the emaciated Emperor Yuning could only watch the power of the court being eroded little by little. Now that Yushan Pass is calm, Hu Weilin, the northern battalion, is on his way to escort Kyoto, and all the initiative is under the control of Emperor Yuning. The situation in the entire court will also undergo subtle changes. However, Emperor Yuning knew that if he wanted to really take the northern camp, he would have to go through a battle.

In the Palace of Nourishing the Heart, Emperor Yuning specially summoned a group of important ministers in the court. Emperor Yuning did not tell the world about the matter of Yushan Pass, as the king of a country, he did not want to make people panic.

After reading Shangguan Xuanwu's joint recital, one by one was surprised and happy, some were silent and some were thinking, but the old Hanlin Wang Shidu was furious and loudly reprimanded the generals of the northern battalion for not being subordinate.

Emperor Yuning didn't get angry on the spot, and looked at Wei Ran's military order above the imperial case calmly. Emperor Yuning smiled bitterly in his heart, this ambiguous military order really made him a little undecided. Wei Ran was an old minister of the former emperor, and if he was not convicted of his crimes, I am afraid that it would arouse opposition from the military. But if you let it go so easily, the power of Emperor Yuning's imperial power will also be impacted.

Among the ministers, Feng Zheng, the squire of the military department, quietly glanced at Yu Ban, but found that Yu Ban's old eyes were hanging down and he was unmoved like an immortal. Feng Zhun knew that as the commander of the military department, he would definitely not be able to get over if he didn't say a few words. In desperation, I had to step forward and say.

"The minister has a performance, about the matter of Yushan Pass, the minister is a soldier who is guilty of the crime, and he is willing to be punished. However, Hu Weilin, the northern battalion, actually ordered the killing of the black armor guards, regardless of the feelings of brotherhood and even offended the imperial power, the crime is unforgivable, and his crime should be punished. Coach Wei Ran was deceived by him and did not stop it, although there was a reason, he could not be punished. The minister felt that the coach Wei Ran should be punished for a year to set an example. As for Hu Weilin, he must be killed to shock the world. ”

Emperor Yuning sneered in his heart, at this time, Feng Zhun actually wanted to make a big deal and save Wei Ran. Emperor Yuning picked up Wei Ran's military order and said to Wu Guangguang, the imperial historian.

"I have a military order here, if my golden arrows and holy decree are late for half a pillar of incense, I am afraid that Shangguan Aiqing and his black armor guard will be buried in the flames. But this military order is ambiguous, Wu Aiqing, you can see what you will do if you get this military order. ”

A eunuch hurriedly walked up, carried the military order to Wu Guangguang's side and handed it over. Wu Guangzhao glanced at it, his heart moved, his eyes looked at Emperor Yuning, and said solemnly.

"Back to Your Majesty, if the minister is a general of the northern battalion, if he gets this military order, even if it is the crime of killing the head, he must destroy the black armor. Otherwise, the military prestige will be humiliated and cannot afford it. ”

Emperor Yuning nodded with satisfaction, "Wu Aiqing, show General Wei Ran's military order to all Aiqing, I don't know what others think." ”

Yu Ban's slightly drooping eyes suddenly fought, and he took Wu Guangguang's military order and glanced at it. Yu Ban didn't say anything, and silently handed it to the next courtier.

After a lap, Emperor Yu Ning looked at Yu Ban, "Yu Aiqing, what do you think." ”

Yu Ban took a step forward and bowed down and said, "Back to Your Majesty, the minister thinks that General Wei Ran has this order, but it's right. Looking at all countries in the world, some are politically strong and the military is weak, some are rich but politically weak, and some are reckless and want to dominate the world. But if all countries want to survive, they all respect the wise and the mighty of the military. General Wei's order that the military might not be humiliated is not wrong, but it is really wrong not to specify how to deal with it. The minister believes that the punishment should not be too severe. ”

As soon as Yu Ban opened his mouth, Chu Baoxiong, the servant of the Ministry of Officials, Pang Gang, the waiter of the Criminal Department, and other ministers pleaded for mercy. Emperor Yuning's face was gloomy and he was about to get angry, but the old Hanlin Wang Shidu was stunned and shouted loudly.

"The Qincha is the dignity of the royal family, and humiliating the Qincha is equivalent to insulting Your Majesty, do you still have the courtesy of the monarch and the courtiers. Without the military prestige of the monarch, no matter how strong the military prestige is, will it be above the imperial power? Even if Shangguan Xuanwu is wrong, he can't be insulted casually. Your Majesty, the world is a major event, and the government decree is clear, and the country is strong. If the military power overpowers the decree, how can our courtiers still govern the world? If such a rebellious minister is not punished, the old minister will not accept it~! ”

Wang Shidu trembled with excitement, an upright old courtier like him, the awe of imperial power is deeply rooted in his heart, even if Wang Shidu looks down on Shangguan Xuanwu, but in this matter, he still insists on the justice in his heart.

Fan Cheng, the Qing of Dali Temple, also stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, Lord Shangguan of the Heavenly Survey Prison is not afraid of life and death to maintain the peace between my Great Xia and Beiming, and I would like to ask Your Majesty to give you a grand reward for such a loyal and courageous act." In addition, the Black Armor Guard belonged to the royal forbidden army, and the northern battalion dared to order the beheading, such a serious crime must be severely punished. Otherwise, it will be difficult to convince the people of the world. ”

Emperor Yuning glanced at Fan Cheng in surprise, but he didn't expect him to dare to stand up and support Shangguan Xuanwu. It seems that the Heavenly Master Palace's move has really won the support of many people.

Yu Ban's face was gloomy, and he gave a look to several ministers, which meant that this situation must be prevented from continuing. Zhao Jiancheng, the waiter of the Ministry of Works, was just about to come forward to theorize, but Emperor Yuning was a royal case.

"Lao Hanlin and Fan Aiqing said well, the world is not the king's land, do you even have to look at the face of the military. Hmph, the monarch and the minister are upside down, what prestige do I have to rule the country and level the world. There is no need to discuss this matter again, I have my own opinion. In addition, you Aiqing is very concerned about the affairs of several emperors. Since you have this intention, I have also granted you. Xiangguo Yu Ban, Hanlin Wang Shidu, and Du Yushi Wu Guangguang, I order you to gather the meaning of the three of you to evaluate the virtues and suitable positions of several emperors. Present it to me in three days, thank you! ”

Yu Ban and the three of them hurriedly stepped forward, "The ministers are grateful!" ”

Emperor Yuning knew that if he suppressed one step, he must also give a sweet date. He can enforce his opinions strongly, but he must make concessions on the issue of the crown prince. It is even said that it will be dominated by Yu Ban's opinion. As for which emperor can finally sit on the throne, Emperor Yuning has no special inclination at present.

Outside the palace, Yu Ban glanced at Feng Zhun and the others, which meant to go to his mansion tonight. Everyone comprehended, and hurriedly got into the car and returned to the mansion. Yu Ban knew very well in his heart that these three days were a critical moment in his struggle with Emperor Yuning. Emperor Yuning threw out the matter of Wei Ran, the camp of the Northern Ming Dynasty, to warn him how to choose. If you want to keep Wei Ran, you have to lose the dominance of the prince dispute. If you want to set up the third prince Deqing as the prince, then don't meddle in Wei Ran's affairs.

Yu Ban was also thinking in his heart, how to recover the biggest loss in this defeat at Yushan Pass. Once Wei Ran is lost as an important chess piece, a prince alone will not be able to satisfy Yu Ban's appetite at all. The head of the household is old, and Yu Ban, the financial power, wants to be caught. If he is allowed to completely abandon the northern camp, then he will exchange the power of the prince and the household department. Otherwise, Yu Ban will unite his ministers to protect Wei Ran. With this life-saving grace, Yu Ban believed that Wei Ran should know how to stand.

Just when the pros and cons were weighing the pros and cons between the monarchs and ministers of Kyoto, Shangguan Xuanwu's envoy team also came to Xianglu City, the capital of the Northern Ming Kingdom.

The arrival of the Great Xia envoy made the people of Xianglu City add another thing to talk about after dinner. And the one who paid the most attention to Zhang Ruming and others was not the lord of the Northern Ming Kingdom, Yutai Hongshi, but the prince of the Moro Kingdom.

The matter of the peace treaty between Great Xia and the Northern Ming Dynasty, Yutai Hongshi felt that it was a matter of course, and there was no need to think too much. His focus is on how to persuade his beloved third princess to accept the marriage. Therefore, Yutai Hongshi didn't take Daxia Qincha to heart.

The idea of the prince of Moro is different, Bactria and Moro do not have a border, and there is no territorial grievance between the two countries. Moreover, the two countries have a common hostile state, that is, the Western Yue Kingdom in the western part of Bactria Province. Therefore, the Moro Kingdom immediately ordered someone to hold his name and prepare to visit this envoy of the Great Xia Qin Mission, Shangguan Xuanwu, in advance.