Jin Dynasty, the capital city of Luoyang

Luoyang city is full of people, the lanterns are colorful, the emperor of the Jin Dynasty Xiao Jingjiao advocates Buddhism, and the eighth day of the first lunar month of the year is the annual magic treasure festival, it is also the most lively day in Luoyang City, whether it is the princes and nobles or the common people, they will worship the ancestors and gods on this day, pray for a good harvest, and at night they will set off fireworks on the bank of the Luohe River, it is said that the time set this year is the beginning of the time, so the people on the Silk Street are boiling, bustling, so it is not lively.

Next to the Luohe Xiaoyao Pavilion, a slender woman in a light pink cloud satin skirt is standing near the river, her eyes fall on the vast night sky in the distance, which is a little out of place with this lively scene.

If you look closely, you can see two plain hands turning in the wide sleeves, revealing that they are faintly anxious as if they are waiting for someone. After a while, a petite maid ran over to this side, wiped the sweat beads on her forehead with her sleeve, and panted and said:

"Miss, His Royal Highness King Ning has already come to Xishui Street, and he will be there soon."

"Really? That's great. The face is sad, a pair of eyes reveal a star-like bright light, and you can vaguely see the stunning appearance through the scarf, this woman is the famous Zhenyuan general who holds a heavy army in the court, Lin Qingzhi, the daughter of Lin Chengde, who was named the left minister three years ago.

Elder Xuanji has a female disciple, who is rumored to have a world-shattering talent and peerless appearance, but he doesn't know that the daughter of Zuo Xiang is this world-famous female disciple, and no one really has his true face.

And there are no more than three people in Luoyang City who know about this now, although there have been many people who are willing to pay a lot of money and only want to make friends with this woman with amazing talents, but because Elder Xuanji has often traveled all over the world, and a retreat has not come out in Kunlun Immortal Mountain for three or five years, so even if the emperor sent a large number of masters to find his traces two years ago, there was no result.

After a while, a long figure had already arrived. Lin Qingzhi raised her eyes and looked at a pair of black and gold eyes that were as warm as a pool of spring water, those eyes were extremely beautiful, bright as stars in the night sky, a pair of sword eyebrows looked even more plump and handsome, thin lips were lightly opened, and the smile was like a spring breeze in February, which made people feel refreshed. This person is Xiao Mufeng, the second son of the emperor, Xiao Mufeng, whose mother died early, has a cold temperament and does not like to socialize, so at the age of nineteen, he is still only a county king, and it is even more rare to be favored by the emperor.

Xiao Mufeng basically couldn't speak in the court, and few people in the court who tended to be inflammatory, but Xiao Mufeng didn't like power struggles, but he was also happy, and he lived in the remote Ningwang Mansion in the capital since he left the palace at the age of fifteen. In his spare time, he also travels all over the world and is accompanied by Qingfeng, but many people don't know that he has often received orders from the emperor to secretly complete some tasks in recent years. As he spoke, Xiao Mufeng had already draped the dark colored satin fox fur cloak on his body on Lin Qingzhi's body.

"Didn't you say that you would sit and wait for me in Xiaoyao Pavilion, how can it be good to be frozen by the lake and catch a cold when you go back." There was a hint of anger in his gentle tone, and his voice was intoxicating.

Lin Qingzhi only felt warm all over her body, two crimson clusters on her cheeks under the veil, and a smile made people breathe sluggishly.

"It's been a long time since I've seen the snow scene in Bianjing at night, and you see standing here and looking at it, it's as beautiful as a picture."

Lin Qingzhi pointed to the snow-capped mountains in the distance, Luoyang has had three heavy snowfalls this year, all saying that the snow is a good year, and the people are now immersed in a happy and peaceful atmosphere and a beautiful vision for the coming year.

"His Royal Highness King Ning doesn't know, just now what Ren Nuwen said that the young lady didn't want to go to the Xiaoyao Pavilion, only said that you can see Your Highness outside for the first time, and the two hand stoves are already cold, and at this time your hands are as cold as the ice on the surface of this lake." It was Lin Qingzhi's personal girl Rongyue who spoke, Rongyue frowned, and her eyes were full of worry.

Rong Yue was born in a farming family outside the city, when she was young, she had a younger brother who was two years younger at home, and her father and mother rented a few acres of land from tenants to cultivate and make a living. It's just that he was born in troubled times and fought for many years, ten years ago, his father was forcibly conscripted into the army and there was no news of him, and his mother, who had no main labor force, was already unable to raise two children alone, but that year the locust plague broke out even worse, and there was no harvest of several acres of thin fields, and the mother who was overworked and worried finally died. The younger brother was also accidentally lost, and Rongyue, who was surrounded by four walls, begged all relatives and neighbors to get together money to bury her mother, and in desperation, she desperately stopped the carriage of the Zuo Xiangfu who went to the suburbs to beg for help, and finally buried her mother, she was also brought back to the house to live with Lin Qingzhi's personal girl, Rongyue was already one year younger than Lin Qingzhi, and the two have been close to each other for ten years, and they have cared for Lin Qingzhi.

King Ning is the third son of the current emperor Xiao Jingjiao, Xiao Mufeng, has never been involved in political affairs, indifferent and idle by nature, likes to travel landscapes, loves poetry and songs, but because of his handsome face, coupled with his alienated and unsmiling personality, he is not valued by ministers and emperors, but the young women in Luoyang City are highly sought after, praised as a beautiful man who is as clear and dusty as a fairy. Since the opening of the Jin Dynasty, the convenience of the people has been opened, and the women in Luoyang City have traveled in pairs, and it is normal for them to meet their favorite men to give sachets and accessories, and even officials or upper-class society often give concubines to each other.

"Why don't you take care of your body so much, how can I feel at ease when I'm not by your side like you, let's go to the pavilion and sit and talk." Hearing Rong Yue's words, Xiao Mufeng reached out to hold Lin Qingzhi's plain hand, his frowning brows and eyes full of distress.

"His Royal Highness also rushed back from Songzhou Prefecture, and he didn't rest all the way, and he ran to death two horses to make the appointment with the county lord." Xiao Mufeng's entourage on the side, Anai Mei danced.

While speaking, the two of them had entered the Xiaoyao Pavilion and walked upstairs slowly, and walked through the carved screen to sit opposite each other in a lakeside house.

"After standing for so long, drink some hot tea to warm up." Xiao Mufeng poured a cup of warm tea and handed it to Lin Qingzhi.

Lin Qingzhi lifted the white veil, only to see that her eyebrows were like green silk, her eyes were like stars, her skin was like ice and snow, she was like a fairy in the sky, and the purple crystal tassel in her hair shook her cheeks when she lowered her head, and even Xiao Mufeng was a little stunned for a while.

"Brother Mu went to Songzhou this time, what progress did he have?" Lin Qingzhi held the green jade teacup in both hands, and said with a bright gaze.

"The case of the loss of Jiangning disaster relief silver is indeed involved in it, Jiangning prefect Xu Youzhou has nothing to do with the prince's party on the surface, but Xu Youzhou joined the army in his early years and studied under Li Lingkuan, although he usually does not have much contact, but my secret guards found that Xu Youzhou and Li Lingkuan have exchanged letters in the past two months, and the letters and news are passed through a woman named Wutong Qili in Jiangning, Xu Youzhou has a good reputation in the political commentary books in the past two years, and even his father praised his two sleeves for his clean air, but the people of Jiangning complained, They all pointed out that they were corrupt and perverted the law, embezzled as much as millions of taels of gold and silver, and even united with the salt government to raise the price of salt, and the people of Jiangning were miserable. Xiao Mufeng slowly arrived.

Prince Xiao Mucheng was born to the emperor and the queen of the dynasty, when the first queen Li and the emperor were childhood sweethearts, the couple had a deep relationship, but due to the dystocia mother and child died, the emperor was hit by this The emperor locked himself in the Kunde Palace where the former queen lived for three days and three nights, did not eat, drink or see anyone, depressed for more than three years, forced by the pressure of the court and the queen mother, named the noble Wang as the queen, and set up the eldest son Xiao Mu to become the prince of the East Palace.

"Li Lingkuan is the loyal and brave candidate of the current emperor, and he has a very close relationship with the right minister Feng Dao, with this backstage as a guarantee, Xu Youzhou has nothing to fear, since the case of the loss of the disaster relief silver is the work of the prince's party, what is Brother Mu going to do?" Lin Qingzhi took a sip of green tea soup and said.

"Maybe the eldest brother doesn't know this, but since my father sent me to investigate this matter, I still have to make plans after reporting it, I know that the eldest brother will definitely blame me, so I can only explain it to the eldest brother slowly later. Let's not talk about that, how are you doing in the month I'm away? Nothing happened in the capital, right? Xiao Mufeng looked at Lin Qingzhi's eyes, as gentle as a warm spring breeze in February. Seeing that Anai shook his head, this master would only show a rare smile when he saw Lin Qingzhi, and a smile was really worth a thousand gold.

"It's nothing, this time is the same as before, I have nothing to do to learn piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, and my life is leisurely." The corners of Lin Qingzhi's mouth curled, and a smile was raised.

Rong Yue heard that her young lady never mentioned what happened recently, and said: "No, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has recently come to the mansion, and Xiang Ye has secretly mentioned several times that he wants to accept Miss as the crown princess, and said that he wants to marry the emperor and the queen's mother. The corners of Rongyue's mouth pursed and her face was full of sadness.

"And such a thing? Ah Zhi, why didn't you tell me when I sent a message to you, I know that my eldest brother has been in love with you for a long time, but I didn't expect to be in such a hurry, don't worry about this matter, leave it to me to deal with. Xiao Mufeng got up and walked to Lin Qingzhi's side, clasped his fingers, and frowned.

"Do you know that I am not good for glory and wealth, I only want to have one heart, and the white head is not separated, Brother Mu, Ah Zhi will not marry you in this life, do you wish not to marry me?" The affection in Lin Qingzhi's eyes was thick, like a white mist that could not be melted in late autumn.

"The only one who knows my mind is Ah Zhi, being able to win your favor is the greatest blessing of my Xiao Mufeng in this life, I am willing to devote my best to protect you for the rest of my life, you give me some time, I will definitely solve the current problem." The gaze on Xiao Mufeng's face was affectionate, he grabbed Lin Qingzhi's shoulder and hugged it into his arms, his fingers fell on Lin Qingzhi's small nose, two blushes rippled on his face, and the wind by the window blew in and lifted the robes of the two of them just intertwined, and the picture was as beautiful as a picture.

"You don't have to worry about this matter, I already have a plan, and you should put your mind on solving the case of the loss of the disaster relief money, this matter is not trivial." Lin Qingzhi Yingying said.

"Do you have a solution? How are you going to fix it? Xiao Mufeng's eyes burned.

"Brother Mu, just wait for the good news" Lin Qingzhi blinked her eyes and pretended to be mischievous.

"I know you have a lot of ideas, but don't be too reckless, just say it when you need me." Xiao Mufeng said with pity.

"Don't worry, this little thing is not difficult for me, it's not too early, I'm going back, it's not good to be out for too long and let my father worry." Lin Qingzhi got up and straightened out the wrinkled cloud satin skirt.

"If there is something to let Rongyue pass the word to Anai." Xiao Mufeng said.

Lin Qingzhi walked out of Xiaoyao Pavilion, and at this moment, the streets of Luoyang City were still bustling, and the sky began to drift with white snow, and the snow-white hexagonal prismatic snowflakes fell on his hands and turned into cold water droplets when they touched the temperature.

Lin Qingzhi sidestepped on a gold-topped vermilion carriage. Watching the carriage slowly go until it disappeared to the end of the long street, Xiao Mufeng let out a soft sigh, Anai didn't understand why the master was still worried when he finally saw the most important person in his heart after nearly two months.