In May of the first year of Nanchu Tongtai, Emperor Yong took Xu Weiying, the princess of Changle, and was virtuous and virtuous, but the lord swore an oath and refused to submit, the emperor was furious, and he rested for a long time, and the princess said: "If the son has a heart, no matter whether he is virtuous or stupid, I will allow it." "The princess is silent.

――"History of Chu in the Southern Dynasties: The Biography of Jiang Suiyun"

The waning moon is like a hook, the night sky is quiet and peaceful, standing on the royal steps, Princess Changle is dressed in plain clothes, silently looking at the faint moonlight, these are said to be her already gradually plump appearance with sadness, such as ink green silk cut in half, now only to the shoulders, there have been palace maids for her to trim, but it is too short, so can not pull the bun, just tie it with a silk scarf, the night breeze is cool, Princess Changle is thinly dressed, it is already a cold to the bone, but she has never refused to go back to the room. In such a night, he can't sleep at night. After a long time, she raised her plain hand, and in her hand was a folding fan, on which was written a quatrain.

"It's colder than the water, and it's lighter than the autumn, and the far away is poor at the beginning. Lai is Danqing has no place to paint, and the painting should be sent to worry for a lifetime. She chanted in a low voice, this is what Princess Ziyong brought to her a few days ago, this is the folding fan written by the person, Princess Yong knew that she liked Jiang Zhe's poems, so she asked for it and gave it to her, Jiang Zhe or didn't care about a poetry fan, but she never left for a moment since she got this folding fan, and she never wanted to give it up.

At this time, Lu E came over, took a cloak, and pleaded: "Your Highness, you are so self-suffering, the slave and maid can't bear to see it, if Your Majesty and Niang Niang know, they will definitely blame the slave and maid for not serving well." ”

Princess Changle smiled slightly, took the cloak and said: "How can this palace be so delicate, I just like this night, okay, you go to rest first, this palace will go to sleep later." ”

Seeing that the princess looked fine, Lu E had the courage to ask: "Princess, the slave maid doesn't understand, Xiahou is both civil and martial, and he is very handsome, you don't like it, after all, everyone says that Xiahou Gongzi is graceful and graceful, and the princess's surname is gentle and kind, if you don't like it, it's not strange, but Lord Wei is not only good-looking, but also clean and self-conscious, and has never had any charms, but the princess doesn't even like him, it's really incomprehensible to the slave." ”

Princess Changle said lightly: "What do you know, okay, go ahead." ”

Lu E's heart sank, and she saw a sneer on the princess's elegant face, and the unique majesty of the royal family made Lu E dare not say more, and tiptoed back.

Princess Changle sighed slightly, feeling that the night was cold, and the embroidery was cold, and she was about to turn around and go back to the dormitory to rest, when there was a sigh in the night wind, Princess Changle frowned slightly, and said, "Who is there to spy on the palace?" ”

The green shadow flashed, and a woman in a green palace dress stood in front of Princess Changle. Princess Changle was slightly stunned and said, "It turned out to be Sister Hanyou, why did you come to Cuiluan Hall to visit the palace in the middle of the night." ”

Li Hanyou fluttered down and bowed: "The concubine is engaged to General Qin today, but when she thinks of her sister's loneliness in the deep palace, she can't help but feel uneasy, so she came here on purpose, and sure enough, my sister hasn't slept yet, I don't know if my sister can invite Hanyou to come in and talk." ”

Princess Changle said lightly: "My sister often comes to accompany me, Changle is grateful, but it is inconvenient to talk in the dead of night tonight, so my sister should go back and rest." ”

Li Hanyou's willow eyebrows frowned slightly, thought about it, and said in his heart, I heard that the first two princesses of Yong entered the palace, isn't it that Princess Changle knows that I am embarrassed by Jiang Zhe in the Qin Mansion, Princess Changle likes Jiang Zhe's poems, everyone knows it, and I heard that it is that person that Princess Changle likes, now it seems that there are some possibilities, otherwise the last time we met was still affectionate, why is it cold now, if so, I must ask the truth, otherwise things will not get out of control.

Thinking of this, Li Hanyou smiled and said: "I have heard for a long time that His Royal Highness likes the poetry of Nanchu talents, a few days ago, I was fortunate to see Jiang Zhuangyuan's poetry in the Qin Mansion, although it is not a poem made by Zhuangyuan, but there is a good saying, the so-called poetry is based on words, sister doesn't want to know the details?" ”

Princess Changle's heart moved, the first two Princess Yong entered the palace, and inadvertently talked about the poetry meeting, but the mother was on the side at that time, and she didn't have a chance to ask in detail, so she said: "I want to hear it in detail." ”

Li Hanyou skipped the intrigues of everyone and didn't mention it, but just said that everyone chose the poems, and finally read "At the end of the song, no one is seen, and there are several peaks on the river", suddenly Princess Changle smiled slightly, Li Hanyou knew that there was something wrong, pretended not to know, and continued: "The poems chosen by Master Jiang are excellent, and these last two sentences are the most meaningful, what does the princess think of Lord Jiang's vision." ”

Princess Changle said with a smile: "Most of the poems chosen by Master Jiang are perfunctory, I think his poems are either distant and elegant, or magnificent, or affectionate, or peaceful and tranquil, but there is no such ghostly work." As he spoke, he couldn't help but look at the poetry fan in his hand.

Li Hanyou's heart moved, and said, "Sister's fan, are you willing to lend it to your little sister?" ”

Princess Changle glanced at Li Hanyou and said, "There is nothing to say to people, this fan was snatched from the second sister-in-law, Lord Jiang has rarely circulated poems in recent years, and handwriting is even rarer." He passed the fan.

Li Hanyou gently read the above poems, only to feel a faint sadness rushing to his face, the poems are elegant and timeless, and he can't help but say: "Master Jiang's poetry is really unparalleled in the world." ”

Princess Changle retrieved the poetry fan and said with a smile: "Lord Jiang's poems are spread all over the world, if my sister likes it, you might as well look for it." ”

Li Hanyou saw that Princess Changle had a faint joy on her face, and suddenly asked: "Why does Your Highness strictly refuse to give marriage, is it because you already have someone you like?" ”

Princess Changle's expression remained unchanged, and she said lightly: "Sister, do you know why my father is in a hurry to choose a son-in-law for me?" ”

Li Han said: "Your Majesty loves the princess, and the world knows it. ”

Princess Changle said lightly: "Heavenly flesh and blood, family affection is weak, although my father loves me, but I am not in a hurry to choose a son-in-law for me, when my father sent me to marry far away, my heart is often lingering, so if I can't marry a wishful man, my father always feels sorry for me." ”

Li Hanyou's eyes changed, and he said, "Sister, can you resent Your Majesty?" ”

Princess Changle shook her head and said: "I have no resentment in my heart from beginning to end, Changle has been fond of poetry since childhood, and his surname is even more supple, not as strong and decisive as my Dayong woman, if it were not for the love of my father and mother, Changle is only afraid that there is no status at all, so my father ordered me to marry far away, although I am sad, but I do not complain, besides, this palace is supported by the people of the world, how can I not sacrifice for Dayong, so although I am far away from marrying the enemy country, I am destined to be a husband and wife in this life can not be white-headed, but I killed my unborn child with his own hands, Changle has never complained about Dayong in his heart, and he has never complained about Dayong and his father, Now my father wants me to marry, naturally I hope I can be happy, but the palace has gone through wind and frost, and has long been disheartened by the word love, I only wish that my father and mother will be filial piety under their knees, and no matter that brother ascends the throne in the future, I am a widow and a weak daughter, and I will not be suspicious. ”

Li Hanyou sighed and said: "Your Highness, don't you still think of the lord of Southern Chu, he is just a mediocre person, why should you keep festivals for him." While saying something he didn't believe, Li Hanyou looked at Princess Changle with sad eyes.

Princess Changle said lightly: "There is no such thing, this palace is just disheartened, and not everyone wants to emulate Wenjun." ”

Li Hanyu said: "Wen Jun was originally a lady, but she met the talented Sima Xiangru, so she couldn't help it, if Lord Jiang had the heart to ask for a phoenix, I don't know what the princess wants." ”

Princess Changle looked at Li Hanyou deeply, there was a hint of coldness in her eyes, and Li Hanyou smiled: "The emperor has already said that if the princess is willing, no matter who she is, she can be a concubine." Lord Jiang's talent is world-renowned, if the princess wishes, the little sister is willing to tell the emperor for His Royal Highness. ”

Princess Changle's eyes were even colder, and she said coldly: "Li Hanyou, this palace has been in Dayong Shen Palace for many years, and she is the queen in Nanchu, although she lives in a simple place, do you think that this palace really has no scheming at all?" ”

Li Hanyou's expression changed greatly, and he bowed down and said: "Your Highness is angry, the little sister is really sincere, I can't bear to see the princess frowning, if there is something offensive, Han Youyou is willing to accept the guilt." ”

Princess Changle's expression became even more cold, and she said slowly: "Lord Jiang's character is Gaojie, if it weren't for a character like Brother Erwang, it would be difficult for ordinary people to persuade him to surrender, even so, he is not something that ordinary people can humiliate, this palace loves his talent and respects his character, how can you let you misinterpret the heart of this palace." I know that now the affairs of the court and the central government are complicated, but Changle is already an outsider, why do you insist on involving the palace, Princess Jingjiang, although the palace does not like to fight, but if you work hard again, the palace has to show the father and the emperor, and immediately become a nun, and then it will be regarded as fulfilling your wishes. ”

Then, Princess Changle said coldly: "This palace is tired, Princess Jingjiang, please go back, it is even more exposed, you have to be careful, if there are such rumors again, this palace will invite the father and the queen mother to be the masters." ”

Li Han looked at the back of Princess Changle, her eyes flashed with a trace of remorse, she never expected that Princess Changle, who was gentle and lovely, would also have such an awe-inspiring and inviolable side, if she continued to stir up, if she angered the princess and left home angrily, I was afraid that no one would be able to persuade Your Majesty to calm the anger of the thunder, and now, she could only let go temporarily.

Hurriedly returned to the residence, only to see Concubine Ji waiting for her with a solemn expression, she hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Uncle Shi, why are you here, but is there anything important?" ”

Concubine Ji said: "The master of the door has sent an order, Huo Jicheng has been embellished by your senior sister, and he must not escape, but now there are many discussions in the government and the opposition, and it must be handled carefully." ”

Li Han said happily: "Senior sister's martial arts are peerless, and she will definitely be able to catch it." But he frowned slightly, "However, how can the prince's affairs be saved, guarding against people's mouths, more than guarding against Sichuan, the master of the door always teaches his disciples like this, I don't know what Uncle Shi can do." ”

Ji Guifei said: "You don't have to worry too much, you have done a thorough job of cutting the grass and eradicating the roots, now no one has evidence to prove that the prince is involved in this matter, now Liang Shangshu is already a caged bird, as long as it is said after a while, he will be killed again, it will be fine, although the matter of controlling the household is important, but we can't touch the prince's vigilance, so we can't come clearly, I'm afraid that the idea is to arrange a few of our people, this Shangshu position is very important, or the prince will toss it, However, the party cooperating with the Splendid Alliance may also know some things, and you have eyebrows. ”

Li Hanyu smiled bitterly: "How to say it, it is the Tianji Pavilion of Southern Chu that cooperates with the Splendid Alliance, but their power is in the shadows, and now there is no trace of it, even the commercial houses they control have all been taken off, this Tianji Pavilion is really mysterious, and our power in Southern Chu is not strong enough, it is really beyond the reach of the whip." ”

Ji Guifei said lightly: "You just remember this matter, the door master said, if you can't stop people from talking, then let them divert their attention, since the prince has this kind of thing, we have to let others do something, the more we fight, the better, so that who will remember the prince's affairs, that is, remember, as long as we help the prince to ascend the throne, who dares to mention this matter, the top priority is not to lose the emperor's favor, Changle's affairs, you still don't interfere." ”

Li Hanyou said: "The disciple obeys, I already have an idea, please rest assured." ”

Ji Guifei said faintly: "You are the beloved disciple of the door master, how can I not be at ease, you can do things well." Although your senior sister has obtained the true inheritance of the door master, but the door master has not yet chosen an heir after all, if you have a great enough credit, I will definitely speak for you in front of the door master. ”

As soon as these words came out, a trace of ecstasy flashed in Li Hanyou's eyes, but she quickly regained her composure and said, "Thank you Uncle for your kindness, Hanyou respects Senior Sister very much, and she doesn't dare to have such delusions." ”

Concubine Ji smiled slightly and said, "Okay, you go and do your business." ”

Looking at Li Hanyou's back, Concubine Ji smiled faintly, she had been in this vanity fair for a long time, she already knew that no matter who she was, if she could easily abandon the temptation of fame and fortune, it was a lie, fame, power, wealth and glory, how could she give up easily, that is, she didn't love money, fame and fortune, the kind of prestige that holds power in her hands, and when she says it, the world bows down, but it is even more fascinating, how many people in this world can resist this temptation.

Huo Jicheng crouched in the grass, holding his breath, not daring to move, his heart was like a fire burning at the moment, constantly cursing his subordinates for being incompetent, not implementing their plans well, they were easily wiped out by Qin Qing's army, the most hateful is Fengyimen, they have been chasing them for a day and a night, if it weren't for their ability to hide their whereabouts, I am afraid that they would have died in the hands of that woman.

Suddenly, Huo Jicheng saw that under the dim moonlight, a figure suddenly appeared, it was a woman in Tsing Yi, plainly dressed, it was the style that Dayong civilian women loved to wear, Huo Jicheng was originally a Shu person, and he had a good appreciation for splendid fabrics, and he could see at a glance that the clothes on this woman were not made by a famous tailor, but seemed to be made by a woman who was good at weaving tailors. At this time, the woman lit the fire, and the fire was extinguished, reflecting an ordinary woman's face, this woman's appearance was only the posture of a middle-aged person, but the cold and calm look between her eyebrows made her image immediately a little more unfathomable. Huo Jicheng's heart jumped, he had already remembered the rumors of Fengyimen, it is said that the master of Fengyi Sect because of his beautiful appearance, so the disciples he received must have a considerable appearance, only one of them is an exception, this person is her first disciple Wen Ziyan, Wen Ziyan is a disciple of Fengyi Sect Master when he was young, not only ordinary appearance, but also not excellent qualifications, but this woman's perseverance and perseverance are really impressive, and she actually got the true inheritance of Fengyi Sect Master, and she is only thirty years old today, and it is said that she already has seven or eighty percent of Fengyi Sect Master's martial arts, At that time, Fengyimen assisted Li Yuan to fight in the east and west, Wen Ziyan was the most powerful assistant of the Fengyi Sect master, it can be said that he turned to the world, full of blood, until Dayong pacified the Central Plains, this woman returned to Fengyimen, easily did not go out, it is said that most of the disciples of Fengyimen martial arts were taught by her for the master.

Huo Jicheng is good at a mental method that can make his heartbeat and breathing very low, at this moment he seems to be an inanimate stone, he feels that this woman is listening attentively to the wind and grass around her, so she doesn't dare to breathe.

For a long time, this woman seemed to be a little disappointed, waved her hand to extinguish the fire, and her figure disappeared into the night, and after another half an hour, Huo Jicheng moved his body slightly, moving his limbs that had already been numb, he was lucky for a while, looked at the starlight in the sky, and judged the direction, Tianji Pavilion once had news that if he could reach a farmhouse thirty miles away in front of him, then he could be sent out of the Dayong Kingdom, Huo Jicheng felt that his energy had recovered a lot, and he started the trip again.

Walking in the dark, it is a very difficult thing, Huo Jicheng is a frightened bird, all the way forward, and finally at dawn to the small farmhouse, this farmhouse is very remote, there is no one around, Huo Jicheng secretly monitored for a long time, did not notice that there was an ambush, then stepped forward to knock on the door, the door opened, the two fifteen or sixteen-year-old boys saw Huo Jicheng are happy, Huo Jicheng walked into the farmhouse, and saw Han Wuji's figure.

Han Wuji saw Huo Jicheng and sighed: "Huo League Master, why are you so stubborn, the first time you succeeded in your sneak attack, I advised you to withdraw quickly, but you still refused, now that the Splendid Alliance has been hit hard, what should you do." ”

Huo Jicheng said abruptly: "It was my subordinates who picked me up, so I fell into the trap, but it doesn't matter, the Splendid Alliance still has a small half of the people outside, as long as I find them, but in three years and five years, I can make a comeback, but that batch of goods, I have to ask you to do it for me." ”

Han Wuji smiled and said: "Why do you need to do it for you, I bought this batch of goods at a price of fifty percent, and you leave with a silver ticket, isn't it better than empty-handed." ”

Huo Jicheng said in surprise: "Brother Han is serious? ”

Han Wuji said: "How dare I deceive, we will sell these goods slowly, and we will not lose money, but Brother Huo, you want to reorganize the Splendid Alliance, how can you do it without money." ”

Huo Jicheng nodded and said: "Thank you Brother Han for your kindness, if Huo Mou has turned over, he will definitely not treat Brother Han badly." ”

Han Wuji smiled and said: "Don't dare, multiple friends and multiple roads, I am also adhering to the will of the pavilion master." Okay, Brother Huo, you bathe and change clothes first, I have prepared the wine and food, after you have a full meal, change into the clothes I prepared for you, disguise and modify, I have prepared a full set of identity documents, and you can leave with a swagger. ”

Huo Jicheng said worriedly: "But Feng Yimen's Wen Ziyan is chasing after her, how can she be willing to stop." ”

Han Wuji smiled and said: "Don't worry, the alliance leader has prepared a corpse, which can replace the alliance leader, the corpse is in the next room, and when the alliance leader leaves, I will burn down the farmhouse and make the appearance that the alliance leader was killed." ”

Huo Jicheng's heart moved, and he said, "Let me see if the stand-in can be similar first." ”

Han Wuji pointed to a small door with his hand, Huo Jicheng walked in and took a look, there was indeed a corpse on a wooden bed inside, and his figure was very similar to himself, he was relieved this time, it seemed that Tianji Pavilion was not ready to fall into the well.

After changing his clothes and gobbling up his stomach, Huo Jicheng drank another cup of tea, only to feel unbearable pain all over his body, thinking that it was too hard to travel all night, and he couldn't wait to sleep and say, but after the chasing soldiers, Huo Jicheng had to say: "It seems that I have to go, it's too unsafe here." ”

Han Wuji smiled slightly: "I'm sorry, Huo Meng Master, you can't go anywhere." ”

Huo Jicheng was so frightened that he was about to jump up, but he felt that his legs were soft and he couldn't move, he looked at Han Wuji in horror and said, "You are also going to betray." ”

Han Wuji said coldly: "We are also Shu people, although we are not committed to recovering the country, but we will not harm our own people, you served as the leader of the Splendid Alliance, and killed how many Shu people who did not want to go with the same stream, your crimes are too numerous to mention." ”

Huo Jicheng said angrily: "What does this have to do with you, you have gained a lot of benefits from me." ”

Han Wuji said lightly: "Yes, we rely on you a lot, but now that you are at the end of your rope, we don't want to be affected by you, you know some things about our Tianji Pavilion, and besides, the pavilion master has already issued an edict to kill you before Fengyi Gate, and we must not let Fengyi Gate know that there is still our master behind you." ”

Huo Jicheng's heart sank, thinking of these words, although he was proud, but most of what he did was really suggested by him, could it be that he had become someone else's pawn? He thinks very highly of himself, and when he thinks of this, he can't help but be furious and his eyes are split.

Han Wuji smiled slightly, and said, "Master Huo Meng, under Jiuquan, don't forget to ask them for guilt when you see Han Zhang and his wife, and my son-in-law asked me to tell me that Miss Roulan is all right." Huo Jicheng's eyes flashed with a hint of realization, and he said, "You are avenging Han Zhang." ”

Han Wuji didn't say anything more, slipped out a dagger from his sleeve, and with a slight wave, cut Huo Jicheng's throat. When the life of this wanton man came to an end, his eyes were still filled with injustice and gnashing of teeth.

Han Wuji took out a jade bottle and poured the powder inside on Huo Jicheng's body, after a frightening sound, Huo Jicheng's body turned into a pile of clear water, leaving only clothes, shoes and socks and some bits and pieces, Han Wuji said lightly: "Shanzi, Qu Huang, you put away your things, we should also go." ”

When Han Wuji took the two teenagers to clear all the clues and set fire to the farmhouse and left, Wen Ziyan also rushed here, she had already discovered that someone was covering up Huo Jicheng's whereabouts and made a lot of false traces to lead her astray, but she finally discovered Huo Jicheng's true whereabouts by pulling out the cocoon, but unfortunately she was a step too late and only found a charred corpse. An inexplicable cold light shot out of her eyes, and since then she has examined the corpse, because she came in time, most of the corpses have not been burned, but her face has already been burned. Wen Ziyan smiled coldly, this corpse only looked at his siblings and knew that it was not a person who practiced martial arts, and Huo Jicheng wanted the golden cicada to come out of its shell to see if he agreed.

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