Silent, cold as a spring moon.

After a long time, Mu Yuan stood up, "You pretend to be a bastard and let Dad drive us out." And then say that there is something to say to me, but it is useless to say this? He was faint, and seemed not at all shocked by these words.

It seems that in his eyes, these are just children's negative anger, saying that one day they will be better than adults, and making cruel words is not worth laughing at at all, and he will not take it to heart.

"I'm going to say peace." The fact that his second brother was so honorable and disgraced made Mu Yao's self-esteem hurt a little.

"Okay." Mu Yuan nodded.

Secretly relieved: finally to the point.

"If you want to get peace in this way, aren't you using power for personal gain? Do you bet on this war, in case you lose, to bury your plan with the power of the whole country? Mu Yao said a little sharply.

"I do want to marry Ping'an, and it's really the best I can think of." Mu Yuan breathed a sigh of relief and generously admitted, "It's just that how can I do it at the cost of the Great River Country?" The relationship between Ping An and the first emperor is deep, you don't know it, if I harm the people of my family and country, how can she still look up to me, and how can she still have me in her eyes? Moreover, we were born and grew up on the border, and we saw with our own eyes what it means to be miserable, and we saw so many innocent people dying because of the weakness of the imperial court, and even saw my mother and eldest brother die because of this, do you think I will really be indifferent and let this situation continue? When are you cold, my blood is cold? ”

"Dad was also enthusiastic, so what? Power is a disease worse than smallpox, and whoever you are, you will eventually be contracted. Mu Yuan snorted coldly, but there was helplessness and embarrassment in his tone.

"Even if you have smallpox, there are people who survive." Mu Yuan was ashamed of his father, but he didn't want to dwell too much on it, "I don't have to explain it to anyone, but you are my own brother, so I tell you, I am for peace, but also for Dajiangguo." I dare to do this by judging by all indications that now is the best time, perhaps even the only time in decades. Miss it, let the stabilized Great Xia Kingdom continue to develop and grow rapidly, and the future is likely to be endless. ”

Mu Yao opened his mouth, habitually wanting to refute. But in the end, the words were not spoken.

He heard Wang Meng analyze him: Now the king of Great Xia is the great prince of the former Great Xia Kingdom, named Jin Yao, and he has the temperament of a hero. Because the mother clan was not strong, he had no chance to continue to be in power, but after a few years of turmoil and division in Great Xia, he not only became the king, but the situation of Great Xia was divided and unified by him in one fell swoop, and he annexed many small tribes around him, and the intention of pointing at the Great River Kingdom was not too obvious. And he is not only able to fight, but he is also a good hand at governing the country internally, and there are many capable generals around him.

Therefore, what his second brother said is very reasonable. If he hadn't given a heavy blow to Jin Yao when he was still in his infancy, when he really let the Great Xia Kingdom and the people be safe, the unlucky days of the Great River Country would come.

In fact, for the Great Xia Kingdom, now is not a good time to invade the border, and I believe that Jin Yao is not willing. However, due to years of internal friction, the domestic contradictions in Great Xia were too great, and foreign war was the only way to alleviate it. He also underestimated the force of the Great River Country too much, and many famous generals who threatened the soldiers and horses of Great Xia were transferred internally, so he had nothing to fear.

From a selfish point of view, Mu Yao would rather his second brother be a selfish person. But his second brother is not, so he has nothing to say.

"Then the second brother will find a way to win." After a long time, Mu Yao finally spoke, "I'm not lazy, I don't want to burn paper and add soil to you, it's you who sacrificed your life for the country, and Ping An will remember you as a sin, and it is impossible to like someone else." I don't want to fight with the dead, how can the living fight the dead? Moreover, it is possible for a person like her to despise the world and never marry from now on. So, even for peace, you have to come back alive. ”

Hearing this, Mu Yuan couldn't help but be stunned.

This is not like the words of his outwardly talented, privately snarky third brother.

His only brother, though smart, was too proud in his bones. Say everything in front of you, put it on your lips, and don't even bother to cover it up when you are an enemy of others. It's like a child, and if you like something, you can tell people: Now I'm going to rob it.

The third brother is like this, and he can't win when he encounters those treacherous and cunning people. Fortunately, it is very famous and penetrating, but it can't suffer losses. This is why he is always annoyed with the third brother, he is bad and frank, which is admirable.

What does that mean now, though?

"Do you think I'm out of the competition?" Seeing Mu Yuan's puzzled eyes, Mu Yao said mockingly, "I won't give up peace, just like you won't give up on her." Even if you can really marry her in the future, you may not be able to be sure. I have also done those things that are shocking to the world and the anger of people and gods. With me, you don't want to be at ease for the rest of your life. ”

"I'm always on the lookout, like guarding my life on the battlefield." Mu Yuan was very determined.

"But did you think for her?" Mu Yao tilted his head, obviously provocative, but with sincerity, "Have you ever thought that she can only be afraid of following you, because you always have to go to the battlefield." Even if Dajiang's internal affairs are smooth, how can you let her live with peace of mind? And Dad, how do you let her get along with her relatives? Besides, you don't like poetry and painting, but she does. Otherwise, why would she bend down to participate in every poetry reception I held? When I came back, I was very happy. ”

"Do you want to say that Ping An likes you?" Mu Yuan frowned.

This is indeed a question that he does not want to touch in his heart, but it is not visible on the surface. Besides, after being together for so long, Ping An's feelings for him have been obvious, and he doesn't doubt it.

Speaking of which, Ping An is so good, it's easy to like her. And his third brother is not bad, he looks good, even before peace...... He can understand that, too.

It's just that my heart is always a little empty.

"No, it's you who she likes. Otherwise, how could I possibly give you a chance to get close to her? Mu Yao gritted his teeth, but also admitted the facts, "But I believe that she just likes you 'now'." Because you saved her, because her brother died, she was alone, embattled, married, and her life was like someone was choking her neck. And second brother, you are too strong, she will inevitably feel dependent. You might as well recall, when did she express her affection for you? ”

Mu Yuan lowered his eyes, not wanting the third brother to see him fall into memory.

Indeed, many years later, the two got along closely, and it was on the long street of Tokyo City that he rescued her from a frightened horse. And then in the palace, and on the lake, at the door of the princess's house......