In the Baoxiang Palace, when the sky was about to dawn, Jing Xuan was also awakened by the sudden burst of thunder. She stared at the square, thick beams of the dormitory, and could no longer sleep.

Compared with meeting Dianmo in Nannei and learning that Lai Xing'er was not a real eunuch, Liu Yi was ostracized by Li Jinzhong and took the initiative to invite Ying to go to Puzhou to fight against King Jiangling to quell the rebellion, which made her feel even more uneasy and lost.

With her understanding of Liu Yi, it is not easy for him to accept the emperor's invitation this time, return to Chang'an, and participate in court politics as a guest secretary. Now he took the initiative to ask for a foreign appointment, but he was afraid that he would never turn back again.

In fact, even if Liu Yi is in Chang'an, and he lives in the Hanlin Courtyard next to Daming Palace, it is rare for Jing Xuan and him to meet. Now, she is no longer his guard, but the noble concubine Niangniang who is in charge of the six palaces, how can she meet Liu Yi as a foreign minister day and night like before?

However, after learning that Liu Yi's proposal to lead the army to quell the rebellion was approved by the emperor, Jing Xuan still couldn't hold back the desire in his heart, and before he left, he ordered Zhu Shuang to invite Liu Yi into the Baoxiang Palace and see him again.

Liu Yi has always regarded Jingxuan as his disciple, and he was not surprised after receiving Yi's order. He has always been informal, and he regards Confucian etiquette as abandoning his duties, and he will not have anything wrong with having a private meeting with the emperor's concubines when he accidentally enters the harem. Therefore, he came to the Treasure Elephant Palace with Zhu Shuang.

At that time, Xue Qing also happened to be in the main hall of the Treasure Elephant Palace, pestering her mother to play. As soon as Liu Yi stepped into the main hall, he heard a silver bell-like child's voice in the hall crying out milkily: "This uncle is so handsome!" Like the gods in the Taoist temple. ”

Jing Xuan was made red by her daughter's scream, and hurriedly stopped her, and ordered Jinping to take her down, so she stood up and saluted Liu Yi: "Xuan'er and Mr. have said goodbye in Luoyang, and it has been nearly five years since then. Dare to ask if my wife and brother are okay now? ”

Liu Yi arched his hand and said: "People in the mountains and wilderness, there is Lao Niangniang who is worried." Neiko and Xiao'er are now farming and studying in Zhongnan Mountain for a living, and they are looking forward to the minister's return to Linquan as soon as possible and the family reunion. ”

Jing Xuan let Liu Yi sit down in the hall, and waved his hand to signal the eunuchs and palace people on the side to retreat, Shanshan walked to Liu Yi's side, held a bowl of tea for him with his own hands, looked Liu Yi up and down, and said with emotion: "I haven't seen you for a few years, and my husband's sideburns are also stained with wind and frost." But I don't know when Mr. will leave Beijing when he will go to quell the rebellion this time? ”

When Liu Yi got along with Jing Xuan in Marshal Luoyang's camp before, she was only a half-grown child, but now when I see her, she is clearly a graceful young woman. Being alone at such a close distance, and being stared up and down by her incessantly, even if Liu Yi is a wandering monk, it is inevitable that he will have some heartbeats.

He hurriedly stood up from his seat, took two steps back, and arched his hand towards Jing Xuan: "Your Majesty, please return to your seat and speak." The emperor originally ordered the ministers to act cheaply, and then rushed to Puzhou to fight with the rebels after the three thousand soldiers, horses, and grass were ready, but the ministers thought that the situation on the battlefield ahead would change in an instant, and heard that the king of Jiangling had a good reputation in the official army in the past two years, and his strategy was outstanding, which was not to be underestimated, so he discussed with Qing Ze and set off tomorrow to lead the army to Puzhou. ”

After being reminded by Liu Yi, Jing Xuan realized that when he saw him at first glance, he was indeed a little out of shape, so he smiled apologetically, turned around and sat down, and said to Liu Yi with concern: "After Xuan'er heard the news that Mr. led the army to the battle, he specially called someone to the military headquarters to inquire about the situation of the rebels in Puzhou. There were no less than 20,000 rebels there, and now the king of Gangneung, who was able to fight well, was the commander, and he only brought 3,000 soldiers and horses, which was really reassuring. I would like to ask you, sir, but you already have a strategy in mind to defend against the enemy? ”

Speaking of military affairs, Liu Yi can be said to be a bamboo in his chest, he basked slightly, and replied slowly: "Niangniang was born in a general's door and is familiar with military books, so she should know that there are not many soldiers but fine, and there will be no courage but planning." Puzhou and Yuzhou are facing each other, and neither of them can conquer each other, and they all rely on the danger of the river. In this way, although the number of the official army in Yuzhou is far less than that of the rebels in Puzhou, it can be in an invincible position by virtue of its geographical advantages. ”

Jing Xuan said with admiration: "Xuan'er only cares about comparing the strength of the two sides, but ignores this layer. Mr. thought of this long before he took the initiative to ask the emperor, didn't he? ”

Liu Yi sighed secretly, he really didn't want to fight with Li Jinzhong in the DPRK and China, so he took Zeng Qing to avoid trouble in Puzhou, where did he think about it beforehand. At this moment, he was asked by Jing Xuan face to face, and it was not good to explain the reason to her, so he had to nod silently and admit it.

Jing Xuan was obviously much more relaxed, and after hesitating for a moment, he finally asked, "Mr. is going, have you set a return date?" ”

Liu Yi is a wise man who is not born in the world, and as soon as he stepped into the main hall of the Treasure Elephant Palace today, he faintly felt that there was something wrong with Jing Xuan's expression and conversation. When he heard Jing Xuan hesitantly ask this sentence, his heart moved, and he seemed to see through the little feelings that were secretly tied in Jing Xuan's heart, so he deliberately used words to widen the distance between the two, and replied again: "Since he was asked by Niangniang, the minister had to answer truthfully: The minister led the army to Puzhou this time, and he had no luck in his heart, but he wanted to be able to contain the rebels in Hebei with suspicious soldiers, so as to provide a side response for General Fu Yi to recover Hezhong as soon as possible and launch a counteroffensive, even if he achieved his wish." Therefore, it may be too early to talk about the return date before leaving. ”

Jing Xuan knew that at this time and now, Liu Yi would not tell what he thought in Hepan, and he no longer forced to ask, turned around and took a Shu brocade package from a few cases next to him, and said to Liu Yi: "Although Xuan'er has never formally apprenticed to Mr. Delie's door wall, but since he got acquainted with Mr. in the camp of Marshal Luoyang, he has always been treated as a teacher. Mr. Tomorrow is about to return to the battlefield, Xuan'er has nothing to give, this package is a pair of protective soft armor given by others not long ago, and it will be given to Mr. for self-defense. ”

BMW good bow, but for those who have been in battle for a long time, who does not regard armor and weapons as their second life and cherish them?

Liu Yi listened to Jing Xuan's respect for himself as a teacher, and did not mention the affection between men and women, the intentional estrangement was eliminated, and the uninhibited nature was born, haha smiled and took the package held by Jing Xuan, opened it easily, and said: "Niang Niang is in the harem, someone actually sent you armor?" Liu wants to see what kind of treasure this soft armor is given by the mother? ”

The silver brocade package was lifted by him in his palm, revealing a mess of things in the black eyebrows, which was the soft armor that Xing'er brought into the palace and gave to Jing Xuan not long ago. (To be continued.) )