At the end of the summer of the second year of Dexing, the weather was unusually hot and dry, and Fengluocheng, the imperial capital that had always been humid and rainy, did not drop water for more than 40 days, which was the first time in the history of Dayuan.

When the drought that lasted for more than 40 days was still raging, the deep wells that brought the source of life to the people were almost exhausted, and the people of the imperial capital were miserable.

When people's hearts are confused, rumors will spread, and when someone dies due to lack of water, Emperor Wen Jingyuan, who has only been on the throne for two years, has already borne countless accusations.

"Although Concubine Yun has not done anything evil, the emperor spoils her too much and delays the government, what is the difference between this and the first emperor? Besides, the case of the imperial concubine has always been unsolved, and it is impossible to say whether there are unknown secrets in it. ”

"Concubine Yun and Lian Cheng are both from Qingyue, but the two haven't had much contact, right? I heard that the last time the emperor moved the public to investigate the harem, the reason was that the prime minister was involved in Concubine Yun......"

"How do you know that Prime Minister Lian didn't mean it? Don't forget that it was the imperial concubine who fell in the end, and Concubine Yun was even more favored by the emperor. ”

"Alas, I pity those ladies who have been demoted out of the palace, they are all good women who have the courage and are loyal to my abyss, especially the imperial concubine Niangniang......"

In the hidden small teahouse, a group of courtiers dressed in regular clothes chatted lively, and someone shouted impatiently, suppressing the chaotic scene back to quiet.

Wen Mozheng had a headache, his face was not very good, and his slightly frowning brows added a sense of maturity to his young face: "The matter of the imperial concubine has passed, just keep any complaints you have in your heart, don't mention it again in the future." Today, I invited a few adults and generals to come over to inquire about the situation of the previous dynasty - as you know, the emperor said that the law should be regulated, and the prince and prince who have no real position are not allowed to enter the court to listen to the government, and I have no way to get the news about many things, so I can only ask you privately. ”

The nine civil and military generals sitting on the same side whispered again, but King Dingyuan was a little silent, and only after a little thought did he speak steadily: "The proposal to regulate the law was put forward by Jiang Cheng, the secretary of the household department, and Jiang Cheng and Prime Minister Zuo have always been very close, and it is not ruled out that Prime Minister Zuo may suppress His Royal Highness and the second prince by the hand of the emperor." Now there is a drought in the imperial capital, and yesterday there were reports that several households on Dongqu Street were fighting for water, and the emperor was furious about this, and some officials were removed from their posts and investigated. Take a closer look, most of the civil and military generals who are now in important positions and have not moved, have defected to the faction of Prime Minister Zuo. ”

"That's why I'm in a hurry." Wen Mozheng sighed, "I have been investigating the case of the imperial concubine Niangniang, but from my father to the lower-level officials, almost every investigation has to be hindered, which shows the depth of Lian Song's power. If they can assist their father and emperor to govern the country well, it will be fine, but now the imperial capital is in drought, but the father is lazy with women, and many things are pushed to Lian Song to do, and it has been almost a month without any measures, so how can the people live? ”

The ten people present were all deeply trusted by Wen Mozheng, all of them were upright people who dared to speak and do in the court, and they were also important ministers who wanted to support Wen Mozheng's ascendancy in the past, although King Dingyuan was not among the latter, but Wen Mozheng has always respected this uncle who puts the people first in everything, and he did not hide it; In return, King Dingyuan often gave him more thoughtful advice than others, and this time was no exception.

"There are six clear springs in Qinglian Mountain, and the water flows continuously all year round, since Qinglian Palace has been purchased by Boss Jun, His Royal Highness can first divert water from Qinglian Mountain to temporarily solve the urgent needs of the people of the imperial capital. As for the affairs of the previous dynasty, there are a few adults who are straightforward, and the emperor will not be too biased, and His Royal Highness should settle down to investigate the case of the imperial concubine. ”

Wen Mozheng, who has no official position and no position, should not participate in state affairs in terms of rules, Wen Jingyuan asked him to investigate some minor or serious cases inside and outside the palace, which is additional decentralization, but if he takes the initiative to meddle in other affairs, it is arrogance and interference. The old man is as shrewd as King Dingyuan, who understands the importance of the word duty, so he reminds him.

Wen Mozheng has always been convinced by King Dingyuan, nodded and didn't say anything else, asked in detail about the situation of the previous dynasty and sent everyone away, turned around and almost collided with King Dingyuan behind him.

"Your Highness took a step to speak." King Dingyuan invited Wen Mozheng aside in a low voice, his white beard trembling slightly, "His Royal Highness can continue to investigate the matter of the imperial concubine, but it can't be put on the bright side, otherwise it will definitely cause trouble." In addition, it is the marriage of His Royal Highness, if you can, Your Highness should slow down, and the noble people of Jin have to be more cautious. ”

Wen Mozheng's breath stagnated, and his face was obviously much more unnatural: "How does the prince know that the person I want to marry is Jinyi?" ”

"The former harem has never been able to hide secrets, and His Royal Highness thought that it was covered up seamlessly, but in fact, the news had already leaked." King Dingyuan said ominously, "There are many pairs of eyes behind the Jin nobles and His Royal Highness, and the news that can reach the ears of this king has naturally entered the hearts of others, if His Highness is lucky and insists on going his own way, it will be a great danger to you and the Jin nobles." ”

Wen Mozheng never thought that the matter of his "Golden House Hidden Jiao" would be known by outsiders, and his heart was panicked, and his face couldn't help but turn pale, as if God wanted to confirm the warning of King Dingyuan, but at this time, a close subordinate ran to report in a panic.

"Your Highness, Your Highness! Several palace guards broke into the mansion and took Tang and Miss Tang away! ”

In an instant, Wen Mozheng was like five thunderbolts, stunned.

Tang Jinyi was taken away as the side room where Wen Mozheng was about to marry, this is Wen Mozheng's family matter, although King Dingyuan was worried, it was inconvenient to ask, and after seeing Wen Mozheng, who was anxious, left in a hurry, he shook his head and planned to leave the teahouse.

I don't know if it's providence, just when King Dingyuan stepped up and wanted to go downstairs, four people came in the front hall of the teahouse, and King Dingyuan hurriedly dodged and hid aside after seeing the four people.

The four of them were all dressed in extremely ordinary plain cloth clothes, but they behaved modestly and had good manners, and they knew at a glance that they were well-educated people, but what surprised King Dingyuan was not these, but the appearance of the four people, or rather, the special identity of the four people.

The envoys of the Hosdu Empire, Mugta Lokiro and Mugta Salang, as well as the envoys of the Fox Hill Kingdom, Rong Wang Yan Beixuan and his subordinate Nan Rin.

How could the envoys of the two countries, who had never had any contacts, choose to meet privately in such a remote place? Seeing that their expressions are respectful and serious, and they don't look like they are feasting and drinking, so what is the purpose of them getting together? There is also the woman who once made her second son Wen Moqing fall into emotional sorrow, alias Helian Mingyan, how many identities does she have, and how deep does she have a background after her beautiful appearance?

Too many questions suddenly appeared in King Dingyuan's mind, but no one could answer them.

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"This move doesn't require much action, just look at the flaw and stab straight through. This set of swordsmanship is characterized by its sharpness and changeability, focusing on killing the enemy, supplemented by defense, and thinking too much about the completeness of one move and one style will only make the swordsmanship nondescript. ”

"No wonder Wen Moqing is crisp and neat when he uses his sword, and he can always defeat the enemy with one move." Yan Liwu wiped the sweat from his forehead, looked up at the scorching sun in the sky, dropped his sword and let out a long breath, "Don't practice, I'll go make lunch." ”

Tong Ruchu smiled: "No, Jiu'er is doing it." Her cooking skills are getting better and better day by day, and in time she will never be worse than Xiaoqing and me. ”

"It's not that Jiu'er's cooking is delicious, it's that Uncle Tong is happy in his heart, as long as it's a meal from Jiu'er's hands, everything you eat feels fragrant, right?" Yan Li teased Tong Ruchu worriedly, but his eyes unconsciously looked at the path in the forest, slightly gloomy.

Wen Moqing has been away from Qixian Mountain for four days.

I can't tell what kind of feeling it is, I hope he's by my side, and I hope I can avoid contact with him, Yan Liwu has always been wandering in contradictions and it's difficult to get out, and the complex feelings are as good as Wen Moshu's confusion.

Tong Ruchu quietly looked at Yan Liwu, with a gentle and light wisp in his eyes: "Xiaoqing is the young master of Junzilou, and there is a burden that cannot be left behind, in addition to solving the entanglement with Bisheng, he also has to find a way to find Junbai, after all, he is a subordinate who has been with him for many years." ”

"Has Jun Bai followed Wen Moqing for a long time? I only know that Jun Bai is the eyeliner he sent to King Qinglian, and I don't know anything else. Yan Li shrugged his shoulders, as if he was a little disappointed.

"I don't know much about the things in Junzilou, but I know that Xiaoqing is cold-hearted and hot-hearted, and he has been a person with great feelings since he was a child. Whether it is Jun Bai or Chu Yang, all Xiao Qing's subordinates are willing to follow him, and there has never been a dispute or betrayal, which is also one of the reasons why Xiao Qing can become the young master of Junzi Lou. ”

Zhong Yue and Chu Yang are about to become warm lobbyists and matchmakers, and their loyalty is comparable to that of the seven aunts and eight aunts, but when it comes to Yin Junbai......

After a few moments of hesitation, he still said to Tong Ruchu with worries and hidden worries in his heart: "I always feel that Junbai is not quite right, he is very loyal to Wen Moqing, and he seems to have another very strange feeling for King Qinglian." I don't know exactly what the relationship between the three of them is, but I can be sure that if Jun Bai is asked to choose between Wen Moqing and Qinglian King, Jun Bai will definitely choose Qinglian King. ”

Junbai's child had a poor background, and only Xiaoqing was willing to take care of him as a subordinate, so he was both grateful and admired for Xiaoqing. If it is said that he would rather betray his petty feelings than protect the Qinglian King, then it must be because the Qinglian King is better to him, good enough for him to regard the Qinglian King as more important than his own life. ”

"Is it important enough to make a fool of yourself?"

Yan Li muttered to himself, and under Tong Ruchu's curious scrutiny, he finally couldn't help but tell all the strange words and deeds of Yin Junbai in Qinglian Palace that day and the fact that he had erased his memories on his own - this mess was too huge and complicated for her to bear alone, and Tong Ruchu, who knew the proportions and was familiar with everyone, was undoubtedly her best confidant.

After listening to Yan Li's worrying narrative, Tong Ruchu was silent for a long time, and his eyebrows were solemn and high: "Miss Yan doesn't know her identity, although Xiaoqing believes you, she can't come up with evidence to prove that you and King Qinglian are not the same person." If there really comes a day when Miss Yan finds out that what she insists on is wrong, can you bear it? ”

The question that has been discussed thousands of times appears again, and the words are unreasonably irritable: "Who am I, is this answer important?" I don't want to hurt people, I don't affect the overall situation, I just want to ...... I just want to live a quiet life with the people I like. Whatever this body has done, it's not a sin for me to bear. ”

"No, should it not, these questions should not be ignored for the time being. I just want to ask Miss Yan, what are you going to do if you are really the King of Qinglian and the world refuses to forgive you for your past crimes—I mean Xiaoqing. Tong Ruchu raised his head, his serious eyes with a silent sternness.

Tong Ruchu has an easy-going personality, not the kind of elder who likes to be aggressive, why didn't she continue to ask after hearing about Yin Junbai, but asked about her identity with King Qinglian? Yan Liwu bit his thin lip lightly, and his heart suddenly overflowed with boundless panic.

"Uncle Tong, if there is really that day, should I leave him?"

When he asked softly, Yan Liwu seemed to feel that something in his heart was silently broken.