Chapter 53: War Resumes
He lowered his head and stared at her deeply, as if she was the only one in those bright starry eyes, even if he changed the most innocent person, he would indulge in it.
Zhao Siyan thinks that he has not yet left the world, and he is not immune to being touched by his voice, that is, he wants to obey his wishes, and does not want to have the slightest disobedience.
Zhao Siyan slowly wanted to nod, but she didn't come back to her senses until she saw a look of smugness flashing in his eyes.
How many times has this been today? Zhao Siyan secretly scolded herself in her heart for being unproductive.
"Lord Shizi, it's funny." Zhao Siyan said with a dry smile.
"I'm not laughing, because I just want to do it to you, and I hope you only have me." There was a bit of grievance in his tone, like a poor woman who had been let down.
Zhao Siyan pursed her lips, as smart as her, she naturally knew what he meant, but she couldn't give him an answer.
She turned away in silence and stopped looking at him, fearing that she would be fascinated by his beauty.
Jiang Yi, who was in the distance, shook his head when he saw Zhao Siyan's movements, it's over, now their prince's biggest advantage is useless, and they have failed properly.
Li Junze didn't speak, just stood in place, looking at her back, his eyes focused and gentle.
Zhao Siyan noticed the gaze that fell on her, and she couldn't bear it without looking back, worrying that she was carried away by beauty.
Zhao Siyan's expression moved, turned around, and said solemnly: "Shiziye, the weather is already cold, I am afraid that the Da Liao people are about to move again, last time the Da Liao people sent spies, they will not be willing to return in vain, and I also ask the Shizi Ye to be careful to take precautions." ”
Last time because of the military rations, Zhao Tingshan took a group of Da Liao spies to swagger through the city and clear the charge for Li Junze, in fact, those people are really Da Liao's spies, the purpose is to find out the current situation in Dengzhou, after Li Junze came to Dengzhou, he made a lot of changes, and later took advantage of the military food incident to gain a firm foothold in the army, and now he can control half of the Dengzhou army.
As for the remaining half, it's not that he doesn't have the ability to control it, but if he really completely controls the Dengzhou Army, I'm afraid the emperor will not be able to sit still, the emperor is already jealous of the Yi Palace, and it is not suitable to attract the emperor's attention now.
Li Junze nodded: "Now the rebel army in the south of the Yangtze River is like a rainbow, and the emperor is busy with the chaos and can't take care of Dengzhou." ”
The emperor was busy quelling the chaos, so he naturally had no time to take care of Dengzhou, even if Li Junze's situation was safe, this time was enough for Li Junze to develop his own forces, and the troops hidden in the Temple of Mercy and Grace could also recuperate.
Li Junze has indeed rebelled again.
Zhao Siyan sighed in his heart, Li Junze finally embarked on this road, and now it is just a shallow talk about dragon sleepiness, one day, he will soar into the sky, and no one can hide his elegance and brilliance.
Li Junze looked at Zhao Siyan with a smile, and said playfully: "Don't worry, you hand over your father to me, and I will naturally protect him." ”
Zhao Siyan's face turned red all of a sudden, and she couldn't help but secretly glance at him, she had always felt that the ship of Yiwangfu was not solid, and it might sink to the bottom one day, so she didn't want Zhao Tingshan to be labeled as Li Junze, and kept the two at a distance, Li Junze could see that this was making fun of her.
How can there be such a person!
The two were talking, and a maid saw Li Junze go to report to Zhao Tingshan, Zhao Tingshan and the Liu family came out to greet him, and saw Li Junze and Zhao Siyan standing in one place talking, fortunately, in addition to the two of them, there were Jiang Yi and Yun Cui there, and they were still in the courtyard, and they were in the courtyard, and they were not afraid of gossip.
Liu was a little unhappy in her heart, Zhao Siyan had just had such an affair with Li Junze, and she didn't want her daughter to have too much contact with him in her heart.
"Yan'er." Liu opened his mouth and called.
When Zhao Siyan heard the voice, she couldn't help but be startled, she turned around, the handkerchief in her sleeve happened to scrape the plum tree on the side, she didn't pay attention to it, Li Junze stretched out his hand and took the handkerchief down quietly.
I wanted to stop Zhao Siyan, but after thinking about it, I put it away quietly.
Zhao Tingshan and Liu came over together, and after saying hello, Liu glanced at Zhao Tingshan.
Zhao Tingshan said: "It's really annoying the prince, the prince wants to see me, send someone to call his subordinates, and he actually bothers the prince to come over in person," After a pause, he said: "It's cold outside, the prince, let's go to the study to talk." ”
Li Junze's eyes didn't even glance in Zhao Siyan's direction, so he nodded, his expression as cold and detached as ever.
Zhao Tingshan and Li Junze went to the study to talk together, and Liu grabbed Zhao Siyan: "What did you say to the prince?" ”
Zhao Siyan thought of what Li Junze said just now, her expression couldn't help but be slightly confused, she couldn't help but be in a trance, but she came back to her senses in an instant, showed a smile and said: "It's not a mother, I just saw it, and I chatted casually." ”
With Li Junze's appearance, just chatting casually is already very dangerous, and the Liu family is worried.
Li Junze is definitely the object of all mothers with daughters.
Zhao Siyan smiled comfortingly at Liu.
Today, because of the rumors, Li Junze personally went to Helan Yuan to ask about the crime, and it quickly spread throughout the entire Zhao Mansion, this is not a matter of chasing the wind and shadows, but the evidence is conclusive, and many eyes can see the facts.
And when Jiang Yi spoke at that time, he didn't leave room for Mrs. Zhao to clarify for Zhao Siyan, but he left Chen Wanying's matter alone, and it was spread all over the house, and it can also be said that it was the last fig leaf for Chen Wanying.
The eldest lady was busy disposing of the subordinates, but this time the old lady Zhao personally spoke, and all the subordinates in the house were screened, but all the subordinates related to the rumors were sold, and this matter could not be said to be humane, otherwise Li Junze would have caused trouble to the old lady Zhao.
Zhao Qingru was so angry when she received the news, but this time Li Junze personally spoke, even Zhao Dexiu and Mrs. Zhao couldn't disobey her, let alone her, this time, Chen Wanying can be said to be discredited.
And Li Junze has clarified for Zhao Siyan, and there is a lot of respect for Zhao Siyan between his words, even the people around Li Junze are respectful to her.
Everything is afraid of comparison, as soon as the two compartments are compared, Chen Wanying is set off in the dust, although she dare not pass it on now, but the people in the house already have a scale in their hearts, and they may not be able to see anything now, but after a long time, they can see the impact.
Impressions are a person's greatest bias.
Fortunately, Chen Wanying is still sick and doesn't know what happened today.
What Chen Wanying did was self-inflicted.
Listening to the rain garden, Zhao Siyan was holding a book in her hand, she hadn't moved for a long time, Yun Cui saw this, and couldn't help but say softly: "Miss, why don't you rest first, don't look at it, so as not to hurt your eyes." ”
Yun Cui was also helpless, knowing that Zhao Siyan didn't look at it at all, but in order to protect Zhao Siyan's face, she couldn't say it too bluntly.
Zhao Siyan came back to her senses, and then asked, "Is the green lotus back?" ”
As soon as Zhao Siyan's words fell, Green Lotus walked in, his expression a little complicated.
Zhao Siyan said: "Sit down and drink a cup of hot tea to warm up, Yuncui, let the small kitchen warm up the meal left for her in the evening." ”
Yun Cui couldn't help but say, "Miss, you just spoil her!" ”
Zhao Siyan has always been very tolerant of the people around her, who doesn't say that Miss Zhao Jiasan is the girl with the best temperament.
Lu He waved his hand again and again, with a happy expression: "Miss, the slave has already inquired clearly, in addition to the prince today, Gu Gongzi also went to Helan Garden!" It's also to help the young lady get ahead...... Although Gu Gongzi said that it was because the subordinates in the house had no rules and dared to slander the reputation of the girls in the house, they should be severely punished, but the slave listened, this Gu Gongzi was clearly for the sake of the young lady. ”
Yun Cui was stunned for a moment, and then said: "This Gu Gongzi can also be regarded as a grateful retribution, and Miss Fei helped him twice in vain." ”
The green lotus was looking at Zhao Siyan's direction, Yun Cui looked at Zhao Siyan, but only saw her face condensed, and the corners of her mouth had a bit of a mocking smile.
"What kind of kindness is repaid, it is clearly a favor and revenge!" Zhao Siyan said coldly.
Yun Cui chuckled in her heart, she rarely saw Zhao Siyan have such an expression, even when she heard Zhao Qingru release rumors to ruin her reputation, she didn't have such an expression, but wasn't Gu Chenfeng talking to Miss? Why is Miss so angry?
Zhao Siyan frowned: "No wonder when my father came back today, his words flickered, it turned out that it was because of this." ”
Yun Cui asked cautiously, "Miss, isn't it good for Gu Gongzi to stand up for Miss?" ”
Zhao Siyan shook his head, but he made up his mind to discuss this matter with Zhao Tingshan.
Early the next morning, after breakfast, Zhao Siyan stopped Zhao Tingshan, who was leaving.
"Dad, I have something to tell you."
Seeing Zhao Siyan's solemn expression, Zhao Tingshan is also like a great enemy, is there anything that his daughter can't solve?
The father and daughter went to the study to talk.
Zhao Siyan got straight to the point and talked about Gu Chenfeng.
Zhao Tingshan's eyes flashed, "There is indeed this matter, I was afraid that you would be too careful, so I didn't tell you." ”
Zhao Siyan smiled bitterly, "Dad, where is he afraid that I will be too careful, Gu Gongzi went to Helan Garden, obviously to make you more careful." ”
Zhao Tingshan was stunned for a moment.
Zhao Siyan said: "He spoke for me, you must think that it was because I had helped him before, so he reciprocated, right?" ”
Zhao Tingshan nodded honestly.
Zhao Siyan rubbed the corners of her forehead, and looked helpless: "I knew it was like this......" After a pause, she continued: "No matter how unruly the Zhao family's subordinates are, he shouldn't come forward. ”
Zhao Tingshan immediately understood, and was immediately shocked when he heard this: "You mean, he is interested in you?" ”
Zhao Siyan sighed, she really felt helpless, "Look at this, that's right, he revealed this meaning first, he knew that his grandmother would definitely understand that if the two families have a tacit understanding, things will be easier to handle in the future." ”
Zhao Siyan guessed correctly, Gu Chenfeng did mean this, especially when he found out that Li Junze's attitude towards Zhao Siyan was extraordinary, he was even more determined.
Zhao Siyan is thirteen years old this year, and he has reached the age of discussing relatives, if he doesn't say anything, maybe Zhao Siyan will be married to someone else by the Zhao family.
Gu Chenfeng can't clearly say that he likes Zhao Siyan, this is not in line with the style of everyone's son, and he doesn't have his own decisions in family affairs, so he should be clear to his elders, so it can be regarded as a solemn matter.
So Gu Chenfeng didn't say anything, but as long as he revealed a message and asked the Zhao family not to set up a family affair for Zhao Siyan first, he had time, so he could naturally plan slowly.
I have to say that Gu Chenfeng took great pains to achieve his wishes.
Zhao Tingshan looked at Zhao Siyan and mentioned his marriage, but his face was calm and calm, without the shyness that ordinary women should have, and he couldn't help but have mixed feelings in his heart.
"I said, girl, what kind of husband do you want to marry in the future?" Zhao Tingshan couldn't help but ask.
Zhao Siyan was stunned for a moment, and a handsome and peerless face instinctively appeared in his mind.
She came back to her senses and said softly: "Dad, do you want to marry your daughter so much?" Don't you want to keep your daughter for two more years? ”
"Don't use the same set against your mother against me, I don't eat this set." Zhao Tingshan said very ruthlessly: "My daughter is going to marry when she grows up, your father and I are not the kind of unreasonable people, if you meet the right person, your father will hand you over to him, and your father will rest assured." ”
Zhao Tingshan said that the justice at this time was awe-inspiring, as if it was really like that, but when the day really came in the future, it was a different performance.
Zhao Siyan thought for a while, and then said: "Dad, my daughter really hasn't thought about this problem yet, the matter of feelings is too complicated, I still can't figure it out." After a pause, she continued: "It's just that what my daughter knows now is that Gu Gongzi is not my beloved. ”
Gu Chenfeng is not, what about Li Junze? Li Junze: But is it?
Zhao Tingshan's words came to his mouth, but he didn't ask, he sighed, after all, his daughter is smart and assertive, maybe it is really fate that has not arrived.
"Yesterday, the prince came to me and told me something." Zhao Tingshan said with a solemn expression: "The prince is planning to move your Uncle He." ”
Zhao Siyan was stunned for a moment, He Qingshan?
Last time, He Qingshan couldn't wait to run out and join Zhang Hongming with the Sun family to deal with Li Junze, and later Li Junze knocked a large amount of bamboo bars on the Sun family, Zhang Hongming also died down, and did not dare to blatantly go against Li Junze, but He Qingshan, Li Junze has not moved, and He Qingshan has kept a low profile in the army.
This time, Li Junze planned to make a move on He Qingshan, and also informed Zhao Tingshan in advance, which was concerned about the friendship between the two.
Zhao Siyan hurriedly said: "Dad, there is one thing I haven't told you, and now it's time to tell you." ”
As he spoke, he told Zhao Tingshan that He Yugui seemed to be connected with the palace attendants, and when Zhao Tingshan heard this, he only sighed deeply, and he became more and more incomprehensible about this brother.
Zhao Siyan said: "Dad, don't worry about brotherhood, report to Uncle He, this is not a trivial matter between the two of you!" ”
Zhao Tingshan glared at her: "Your father, I am the kind of person who doesn't know the importance?" If you tell me such an important matter, can I still hold him back? He's in a difficult situation now, and he trusts me so much, how can I fail him? ”
Listening to Zhao Tingshan's maintenance of Li Junze between the lines, Zhao Siyan couldn't help but pout, what she was most worried about still happened, Zhao Tingshan seemed to be more and more loyal to Li Junze, and it had reached the point of thinking about him wholeheartedly.
Zhao Siyan sighed helplessly, "It's good that my father has it in his heart, so I won't worry about it." ”
Zhao Siyan didn't ask Li Junze about his deployment, she believed that Li Junze would definitely be able to do a good job, and she only told Zhao Tingshan to be cautious.
"And Dad, the weather is bad these days, the defense of the border must be done well, don't make a mistake, I always have a bad premonition." Zhao Siyan said with a calm brow.
In the last life, Da Liao attacked Dengzhou City at night, when Li Junze personally sat in town, Dengzhou was not lost, but it was also a hard battle at that time, and he died without a commander.
Zhao Siyan remembered that the time was not so early, but many things were different in this life, so she reminded Zhao Tingshan first, those soldiers who defended the family and the country were also their sons and husbands, although she couldn't save everything, she only hoped to reduce a little casualties.
Zhao Tingshan nodded, and didn't think that you Zhao Siyan was a woman, and she was a child, so he treated her lightly.
Because Zhao Tingshan listened to Zhao Siyan's persuasion, he strengthened his defense after he went back, and even changed the time of changing the guard.
No one expected it, including Zhao Siyan, that the war came so suddenly, and on a quiet night, the flames of war ignited in the sky, and the sound of war drums woke up the entire Dengzhou City.
Zhao Siyan was awakened by the sound and sat up, and Yuncui and Luhe walked in to accompany her.
Zhao Siyan hurriedly got dressed and went to the main room, Liu had already woken up, and the nurse brought Zhao Wenxi over.
"Yan'er, don't be afraid, don't be afraid." Liu hugged a pair of children tightly, even though her arms were trembling slightly, but she still firmly protected them in her arms.
Zhao Siyan leaned on her mother's arms and said softly: "Mother, don't worry, my father will be fine." ”
Liu's family was born in Jiangmen, and she grew up in such a panicked day since she was a child, first worried about her father and brother, and then worried about her husband, she knew that there would be many such days in the future.
Liu patted Zhao Siyan's back soothingly, and said in a low voice: "Yan'er, I have always told your father that I don't want you to marry into the He family, not because I look down on the family of military generals, but because I have lived a life of fear, and I really don't want you to experience such a taste." ”
When Zhao Tingshan and He Qingshan had a close relationship before, they also hinted that they wanted to marry a family, but the Liu family was a little resistant at that time, and Zhao Tingshan thought that she was a military general because she disliked the He family.
The Liu family has been unable to raise their heads in the Zhao family all their lives because of their mother's family who was born as a military general, and they don't want their daughter to be looked down upon.
In fact, the reason for Liu's opposition is just because the family members of military generals are really too bitter, and it is difficult to sleep peacefully for the rest of their lives.
Zhao Siyan hugged her mother tightly.
This night seems to be a bit long, but it is just an ordinary night, and there is nothing special, Mrs. Zhao sent someone to the courtyard to spread the word, telling everyone to stay in the room and not go out.
Early the next morning, there was news that the Liao people attacked last night, but fortunately, the prince himself sat in the town and resisted the attack of the Liao, and there was a group of Liao people who tried to enter the city, but they were also caught by the defenders, and when the sky was just dawn, the Liao people finally retreated.
Zhao Tingshan also sent someone back to report safety, and the family's heart finally relaxed.
With the advent of the war, the entire city of Dengzhou was shrouded in a solemn atmosphere, and day after day, a month passed in the blink of an eye.
In the past month, Zhao Siyan has not seen Li Junze again, and even Zhao Tingshan rarely comes back, she only practices and reads at home every day, which can be regarded as peaceful.
Chen Wanying lay down for a month, and finally recovered, the eldest lady changed a group of subordinates, but what Chen Wanying did before, but the old servants of the Zhao family knew about it, and she has been much more low-key recently, and never goes out.
The big room was also completely quiet, and no one jumped at this time, Zhao Siyan spent a very peaceful time.
Then, the Wang family sent someone.
The person who came was none other than the eldest wife and grandmother of the Wang family, the eldest and youngest grandmother had just entered the door last year, and this time they also brought her over to recognize their relatives.
Liu took Zhao Siyan to meet Mrs. Wang, and as soon as she entered the door, she heard Mrs. Zhao talking to the people of the Wang family.
Mrs. Wang is just in her early forties this year, her figure is shriveled and thin, and her appearance is only delicate, but there is a smell of books on her body, but I don't know if it is because of family affairs, there is a little depression between her eyebrows, and her expression is slightly wooden.
Du Shi, the eldest and youngest grandmother of the Wang family, is a little smart, with a shallow smile on her round face, but she is a little pleasing.
When the eldest lady saw that Liu and Zhao Siyan were coming, she stepped forward to introduce them cordially, and the two sides met each other, and Mrs. Wang took out a red envelope and stuffed it to Zhao Siyan.
Zhao Siyan refused twice, Liu nodded, and then accepted it, and Liu also gave the prepared meeting gift to Du Shi.
"Why don't you see the third aunt?" Mrs. Wang asked.
Since Chen Wanying made a scandal, she has been living in seclusion, and even Mrs. Zhao is a little cold to this granddaughter, so Zhao Qingru's mother and daughter have become more and more low-key.
When the eldest lady heard this, she hurriedly smiled and said, "The weather has been cold these days, and my aunt and Wanying are a little unwell, so they stayed in the room to rest." ”
Old Lady Zhao nodded with satisfaction with the eldest lady, and finally knew how to maintain Zhao Qingru.
It wasn't until he sat down that Zhao Siyan understood the Wang family's intention.