The eunuch came slowly with a candlestick in his hand, adding light to the study.

In the incense burner, light smoke curls, overflowing the room full of fragrant fragrance. This spice was given by Imperial Doctor Jiao to calm the nerves and make people sleep.

Changsheng lay down in his clothes, had no intention of sleeping, just wanted to close his eyes and rest for half an hour.

Shen Dan came silently, holding the heavy guqin in his arms, kneeling outside the curtain, silently bowing his head.

Changsheng knew that she was coming, and subconsciously opened his eyes and glanced at her, and when he saw her holding the guqin and kneeling there, he couldn't help but hook the corners of his mouth: "It seems that you have to play." ”

Shen Dan lowered his eyes and said, "Your Highness, the slave maid only has this ability to make you feel relieved." ”

Changsheng stared at her, and finally raised his hand and said, "Whatever you want." ”

Shen Dan was overjoyed when he heard this, so he only put the guqin away, sat upright, and breathed slowly.

Her fingers are slender and delicate, caressing the strings of the piano, beautiful and soft.

A wisp of piano sound slowly floated out, far away and beautiful.

Shen Dan lowered his eyes and pursed his lips, his expression was serious, not like his usual low-voiced appearance.

Her piano skills are indeed outstanding, and her finger plucking is like flowing water, flawless, and meticulous.

Maybe it's because the sound of her piano is too beautiful, or maybe the potency of the incense has come up.

Changsheng's eyes gradually became blurry, and in a trance, he only felt that he saw his sister's face.

She still looks like she was a child, and her smile is sweet, like a delicate flower blooming in early spring.

"Brother, I learned another tune today. Do you want me to play it to you? ”

Changsheng still remembers that her finger was accidentally injured because she played the piano excessively.

All ten fingers were wrapped with medicinal cloths, and they looked pitiful. He asked her if it hurt, but she smiled and said it didn't.

Because of the sound of the piano, the dreams of immortality are all worry-free shadows.

He curled the corners of his mouth slowly, a slight smile on his face.

Shen Dan didn't know who he was thinking about, and he thought that this smile was slightly smug in his heart because of him.

Maybe in time, she will be able to successfully enter his heart and become an important person.

At the same time, thousands of miles away in Liuzhou City, Wu Wu had not yet fallen asleep, and she was writing a letter, which was addressed to her uncle.

Tu Du was still in the front hall discussing with everyone, so she had plenty of time to finish the letter.

When she first picked up the pen, she hesitated for a moment whether she should write this letter. After a few thoughts, she wrote anyway.

In the letter, she did not reveal anything that should not be revealed. She just greeted her uncle Chu Jingchuan and told her about some things when she was a child, that's all.

Wuwu handed over the written letter to Wu Mingshi.

Wu Mingshi was stunned on the spot, looked at Wu Wu with burning eyes, and said, "Your Highness, so you have made a choice in your heart?" ”

This handwritten letter is enough for Chu Jingchuan to know her intentions. Join him to deal with the Turks and protect the Northern Yan.

Seeing that his expression was vaguely excited, he hurriedly said: "Things are not what you imagined, this is just a letter." It doesn't involve any position, I said, I won't choose. Northern Yan and Turks, there will always be a way to get peace that belongs to everyone. ”

Wu Mingshi was stunned again when he heard this, frowned slightly, and only said: "Your Highness is hardworking, and Weichen understands." ”

Carefree looked at his face and said, "I gave you this letter because I trust you. Although I don't know anything about you...... Wu Mingshi, are you worthy of my trust? ”

Wu Mingshi's eyes sank, and he knelt down respectfully and said, "Weichen dares to guarantee with his life that this letter will be handed over to General Chu intact." ”

Carefree smiled slightly, and the sorrow between his eyebrows slowly faded.

As long as my uncle could receive this letter, he would definitely understand her desire to bring about peace between the two parties.

Wu Mingshi hid the letter close to him, and no one could see it except him.

Wu Mingshi could not deliver the letter himself, but he had a reliable man under him, who was mute, could not speak, and was once abused as a slave and later saved him.

Wu Mingshi did not read the letter, this was his loyalty as a courtier. However, he put an extra piece of paper in the envelope, and it was not ordinary paper, but a map.

That map had a map of the 16 Turkic divisions. If Chu Jingchuan can understand this, then with his ability, he can successfully sneak attack.

Wu Mingshi has been waiting for such a day, either to become a hero or a traitor.

This military map is enough to inflict a heavy blow on the Turks.

Carefree didn't know anything about it, and the secret letter was handed over to the little mute.

He disguised himself as a grocery vendor and made his way out of the city.

Ten days later, the letter did reach Chu Jingchuan's hands.

He is guarding the border and supporting him painstakingly. Lead the troops to drill every day in case of emergency.

Northern Yan and the Turks have been negotiating peace for more than half a year, however, for Chu Jingchuan, the current situation is still very difficult.

Tu won't give up, and he won't give up.

When Chu Jingchuan saw the letter, the shock in his heart was naturally self-evident.

The words written on the letter made Chu Jingchuan very moved.

Although he is already a father, worry-free has always been the child he cares about the most. When she was a child, she was well-behaved and obedient, and when she grew up, she was surprisingly similar to her mother.

Chu Jingchuan held a letter paper in his left hand and a map in his right hand, and was in a dilemma for a while.

This letter can't be fake, but what about this map?

What exactly is the purpose of worry-free?

…

It was nearly June, and the imperial court was fully prepared to send troops.

Zhou Youchen did his best to recruit 50,000 elite soldiers. This is the last available force of the imperial court.

Zhou Youchen's expedition was imminent, and everyone in the court was uneasy, but no one could persuade the emperor to retract his mind.

The supporters led by the Meng family are only trying to maintain a superficial position.

Meng Zhenglu didn't agree with this matter, but as the head of the country, he couldn't go against the emperor on the surface.

Meng Zhenglu entered the palace again to meet the queen. This is the third time he has entered the palace.

Meng Xilan looked at his father's gloomy face and knew what he wanted to suffer.

"Father, the emperor has made up his mind, and no one can stop him."

Meng Zhenglu looked at the tea bowl in his hand and nodded: "Weichen understands that the minister came over today not to embarrass his mother." The arrow is on the string and has to be sent. Weichen just wanted to ask Niangniang a word......"

His tone hesitated slightly, and he looked around.

Meng Xilan said lightly: "Father, don't worry, the people around me are reliable people." ”

Meng Zhenglu knew this, but he still had to be cautious.

"The minister just wants the mother to say a word. If the emperor goes to the danger and does not win, then there will be chaos in the capital! Can the mother have prepared for the worst in her heart? ”

There are some things that you don't need to pick and choose to say, and you can know the meaning.

Meng Xilan's face was solemn, and she said in a low tone: "If it is really a last resort, I will let the crown prince succeed to the throne at all costs." ”

Meng Zhenglu's expression changed when he heard this, and he suddenly understood everything.

This is an earth-shattering event.

But in order to be able to successfully eliminate Zhou Youlong, Zhou Youchen decided to keep a low profile. However, no matter how much you hide it, the wind will get out.

By the time Zhou Youchen rushed to Cangzhou, Zhou Youlong must have been ready to fight.

Zhou Youchen was ready to lead 10,000 advance troops to explore the enemy's reality. These 10,000 people were all drawn from the border defense of the capital, and the remaining 40,000 elite soldiers were temporarily transferred from the northwest and southwest states. The danger of this is here, if the supporting army can't catch up in time, then, with that 10,000 troops alone, Zhou Youchen will not be able to destroy Zhou Youlong at all, but will lose very badly.

Before parting, Zhou Youchen stayed in Cining Palace and accompanied Meng Xilan for one night.

This is not the first time they have faced separation.

According to the rules, Meng Xilan personally prepared the armor and clothes for him to wear tomorrow morning.

Zhou Youchen sat aside and watched quietly, and said half-loudly: "Time flies so fast......

Meng Xilan saw him with emotion, and turned to look at him: "Early tomorrow morning, the concubine will personally send the emperor out of the palace." ”

Zhou Youchen shook his head: "No, you are the best in the palace." ”

Ming'er didn't wait for dawn, he was about to set off. He didn't want her to look at his back in the dim sky, sad.

Meng Xilan seemed to see through his thoughts, and pursed the corners of her lips slightly: "The concubine won't cry." ”

She spoke in a half-joking tone.

Zhou Youchen looked at her deeply, stretched out his hand and said, "It's good for you to accompany Changsheng." ”

Meng Xilan returned to his side and was silent with him.

Over the years, she has gradually become a little alienated from him, and even a little defensive. However, in times of crisis, they are still the closest and most trusted people to each other.

Looking at each other, even if they don't say anything, they can understand each other's hearts.

"This time, maybe I'm really confused."

Half-loud, Zhou Youchen spoke leisurely.

Meng Xilan shook her head when she heard this: "The emperor is the Son of Heaven, and the emperor's decision is the will of heaven." ”

Zhou Youchen smiled when he heard this, and his smile was very melancholy: "Lan'er, why do you always trust me so much...... Believe I won't lose? ”

Whether it was in the past or now, she has never been afraid of him losing.

"Does the emperor want to hear the truth, or is it a lie?"

Zhou Youchen smiled lowly, but there was undoubted seriousness in his eyes: "Of course it's true." ”

Meng Xilan closed her eyes for a moment, and then met his sparkling gaze again. "The truth is, the concubines are afraid...... Even more scared than anyone else. But the concubine can't say it, because if the concubine is afraid, the emperor will be uneasy. The concubine can't mess with the emperor's heart, whether it's right or wrong, as long as the emperor chooses the right way, the concubine will always accompany the emperor to the end, and there are no regrets in this life. ”

From the moment they met, she had a sense of destiny about his existence.

"The emperor may win or lose...... But no matter whether he wins or loses in the end, the emperor will not let down his concubines and the prince! So, no matter what happens, the concubine just needs to remember this. ”