"Lord Wang, please forgive me for the crime of deception, I have no choice but to do this." Hua Yan leaned over and said.

Liu Che'er, who slowly recovered from the shock, helped Huayan up, "Yan'er don't worry, no matter your identity is Huayan or Jia Yingtai, you haven't done anything to hurt me, but have helped me again and again." How could I blame you. But why is all this? How did you do that? I didn't even notice it! ”

Hua Yan pursed his lips and smiled: "At first, I created the identity of the eighth master, just to facilitate the management of the industry of the Forgotten Dust Building. Imagine that if you are the leader of the Forgotten Dust Building as a woman, it will be unreasonable in this society after all. Besides, if my true identity is discovered, will my father and mother still let me go out? That's why I deliberately modified it, but I didn't expect to meet you halfway, and since I hid it for a while, I can only continue to hide it. ”

Liu Che'er nodded suddenly and said, "Then it makes sense." Taoyuan Qin Zhengfeng is your father-in-law, so during the battle of Peicheng, they will come to help at your invitation. That ......"

"Is there anything else the prince doesn't understand?" Hua Yan asked with a smile.

Liu Che'er continued: "In Peicheng, the masked woman who attacked and defended the north gate, is it you?!" ”

Hua Yan nodded and said, "It's me." ”

"I see, the unique glow of the jade flute I saw can be explained." Liu Che'er said slowly.

Hua Yan suddenly regained her cautious expression, stared at Liu Che'er and said, "The prince must listen to what I just said, and leave the capital as soon as possible, while Mrs. Zhang's forces have not completely covered the court, there is still a chance to escape." If the prince were to be made prince immediately, Madame Zhang would surely reach out to the court to remove all obstacles for him, or eliminate anyone she considered a threat to the throne. ”

"But how can you be sure that my father will appoint the eldest brother as the prince?" Liu Che'er turned his back and said in a low voice.

"Of course I know, I ......" Hua Yan stood up, a little flustered, she couldn't say that she had come through time and space, read history, and already knew everything that happened later. She paused for a moment, then quickly regrouped the language, "Because I've already gotten the news." Since Songshan returned to the palace after the autumn hunt, the emperor's health is not as good as before, he often has headaches, and he is in a trance. The harem has not only become Mrs. Zhang's world, but even the court often has her shadow. Because the emperor's vague will has long been controlled by her. ”

Liu Che'er turned around in disbelief and asked, "Mrs. Zhang can still cover the sky with one hand?!" ”

Seeing that Liu Che'er was a little excited, Hua Yan slowed down and said: "The harem has not been established, and Mrs. Zhang is dominant. Above the court, except for my father and Master Fu Liang, most of them have returned to Mrs. Zhang's camp, and my father and Lord Fu Liang are civil officials after all, and they have no military power in their hands. Others are only willing to protect themselves and remain neutral. Lord Wang, you only have less than 10,000 troops and horses led by Zhu Chaoshi in your hands, how can you compete with them? ”

"I ......" Liu Che'er suddenly sighed and hung his head silently.

Hua Yan gently approached Liu Che'er's side, "The second emperor of the Southern Dynasty must be Liu Yifu, all of this is fate." She put her hand on Liu Che'er's shoulder and continued: "Don't be discouraged, the prince may not be in charge of the world in the future. ”

Liu Che'er looked at Huayan in surprise and said, "I still have a chance?" ”

Hua Yan looked at Liu Che'er and nodded firmly, "Now the prince can only secretly accumulate troops and win over Xu Xianzhi and Tan Daoji, they are all old ministers in the court." Wen has Fu Liang and Xu Xianzhi, as well as Tan Daoji and Zhu Chaoshi's military escort, so that you can get two of the three parts of the world. ”

"They are all loyal ministers who follow my father and emperor to fight the world, how can I ......?"

"Don't worry, Xu Xianzhi's heart is actually towards you, but he is not firm enough, once the situation is unfavorable to you, he will not stand up to support you. When he waits for you to gather up your strength and return, he will not be afraid that this stubborn stone of him will not move towards you. Tan Daoji's side, I'll take my time to figure out a way. Huayan stood and talked for a while, and suddenly felt a little dizzy, so she slowly retreated to the chair and sat down, her body was too weak.

Liu Che'er turned his back to him and didn't notice, and then he asked, "But where can you go when you leave the capital?" The world is not Mrs. Zhang's world. ”

Huayan took a sip of tea, rested, and said: "Shuchuan, where the people are outstanding, is a natural place to raise soldiers. Don't worry, I will let my Taoyuan brothers help you. ”

"Actually, I also have plans to leave the capital, so I'll listen to Yan'er. I will find an opportunity to ask my father for his life and transfer me to guard Shuchuan. Liu Che'er turned around and was about to say something, but stopped, he suddenly approached her side and said nervously: "Yan'er, are you uncomfortable?" So pale? ”

Hua Yan rubbed his cheeks with both hands, trying to make it look ruddy, and then shook his head lightly and smiled: "I'm fine, maybe I was too excited just now, just rest." ”

"Why does Yan'er want to help me so much?" Liu Che'er thought about it again and again, and finally asked this sentence.

Hua Yan stood up, walked to the stone pier by the pond and sat down, looked at the scene full of gardens, and said slowly: "Maybe this is my mission here...... I am not doing this for you alone, but I hope that the people of the world can have a monarch who knows how to cherish the people, instead of wars and frequent disasters all day long. She looked back at Liu Che'er and asked, "In the future, will you cherish the people, let the people live and work in peace and contentment, no more wars, and be an enlightened monarch?" ”

Liu Che'er was stunned, then raised his head and looked at Huayan and said firmly: "If there is a great task from heaven one day, I will definitely do it!" ”

Hua Yan nodded with satisfaction, "In this way, Taoyuan and I will definitely do our best, as long as the prince needs us." ”

"Will you come with me?" Liu Che'er asked suddenly. But he added softly and asked: "Your current identity is not the same as in the past, the emperor's own county lord, are you still willing to let go with me?" ”

Hua Yan was stunned for a while, not knowing how to answer. "I never cared about the title of county lord."

Liu Che'er looked at her with hopeful eyes, waiting for her reply.

Of course, she knew Liu Che'er's heart for her, but she herself never thought about what kind of feelings she had for Liu Che'er.

Liu Che'er is like a warm sun in her heart, warming her all the time. In front of him, she can show any side of herself without worry, but she always feels that there is something missing, she only knows that she can't get along with him like a lover for the time being.

She suddenly raised her head and said with a smile, "Maybe I can sneak out to play with you in the future." ”

Liu Che'er lowered his disappointed eyes, and he seemed to have understood the decision to paint his face, and he didn't show too much loss emotion.

He replied softly, "Okay, I'll wait for you." ”

"The prince must remember to avoid the edge for the time being. I will be here for you the day you return. Hua Yan got up and prepared to say goodbye to him.

Liu Che'er took one last look at Huayan, turned around and left slowly.

Huayan watched Liu Che'er go away, and finally exhausted her last bit of strength. She sat back in her chair, gasping weakly.

The sky was gray, and there was not a trace of clouds in sight, and a cold wind blew away the few remaining leaves on the branches. There was a ticking sound from far to near, and it was not until the small pond was completely filled with this sound that the painting looked up and heard the sound.

Is it raining?

Hua Yan slowly stood up and walked outside the pavilion, carefully investigating the source of this bustle.

Another gust of wind blew, and the snowflakes fell to the ground in pieces.

It turned out to be snowing.

Hua Yan raised her emaciated hands to meet the first snow. The velvet snow, pure and flawless, fell on the long hair and shawl of the painted face, dyeing her body white. She was happy to meet the snow, and her heavy mood was brightened by the snow.

An umbrella was placed over the painting, but the man did not blame her for exposing her weak body to the cold, but remained silent.

It wasn't until he had fun enjoying the snow that Hua Yan obediently followed Shenglan behind him back to the house.

Sheng Lan swept the snow off her body for Hua Yan, took out a letter from her sleeve and handed it to Hua Yan, "Miss, the shepherd just sent someone to deliver it." ”

Hua Yan took the letter and quickly skimmed through it, then put it back on the table, silent.

"Miss, what did the shepherd say? The messenger seemed to be in a hurry and waited for a reply, so I sent him back first. Sheng Lan said on the side.

"Shepherd said that the whereabouts of the golden unicorn have been ascertained." It took a long time before he spoke.

"Where is he hiding? Did the shepherd send someone to catch him? Shenglan asked.

Hua Yan shook his head, "Mu Niang just inquired about his whereabouts and learned that he was hiding in the Qingshan Taoist Temple. ”

"Castle Peak Taoist Temple? What is that place? ”

Huayan stares into the distance, searching for memories of the past. "If I'm not mistaken, the Qingxu Daoist is the head of the Qingshan Taoist Temple. A few years ago, I saw him in the ring at the martial arts conference. I didn't expect them to be in a litter. ”

Sheng Lan took a step forward and said anxiously: "Qingxu Dao Chief? It doesn't sound like a simple character. Miss, while the golden unicorn has not yet recovered, you should quickly send someone to arrest him, lest he harm the world again. ”

Hua Yan took a sip of tea and said, "People must take it, but they have to think about it in the long run." After all, Qingshan Taoist Temple is not a sideline. She paused for a moment before continuing, "It's not what I'm worried about, it's ...... I'm worried about."

"What is it? Did the shepherd say anything else? Shenglan asked puzzled.

Hua Yan didn't say any more, but turned around and asked, "In the days when I was asleep, did my sister come to see me?" ”

Sheng Lan replied quickly: "I came here once, or at the beginning of last month, when you just returned home from Songshan. It's been more than a month now. ”

"Is there a message from Xinqiao? Is my sister doing well? Hua Yan continued to ask.

"No, Mrs. once sent someone to borrow a food box to visit, but they were all returned by the waiter at the door, saying that the queen was recuperating and it was inconvenient to see guests. When asked what the disease was, they only said it was a minor illness, but they didn't say anything specific. ”

Hua Yan put the teacup in his hand heavily on the table, and the expression on his face became solemn, "It seems that during the time I was resting, a lot of things happened outside. It's time to clean up. After saying that, she walked to the desk, wrote a short reply, handed it to Shenglan, and ordered her to send it to the Forgotten Dust Building in person.

After all this, the sky was getting darker, and the snow on the windowsill had already accumulated a thick layer.

Hua Yan stood by the hot stove in the room, quietly watching the sudden snow.