did not avoid the suspicion of the imperial court against them, Liu Che'er and Xiao Minglang enjoyed the scenery and flowers all the way, stopped and stopped, and were not in a hurry to rush to Shuchuan. The original journey of three or four days made them walk for more than half a month.

When they arrived at the gate of Peicheng in Shuchuan, they couldn't help but be infected by the lively and simple local customs.

From the outside of the city gate to the inside of the city gate, commercial markets can be seen everywhere in the streets and alleys. The shouting was loud. The satisfaction of abundance and abundance can be seen on the faces of every citizen in the area.

Peicheng has changed from a ruin after the war to the most prosperous and developed treasure land in the country. It all started with Huayan teaching them to make peach blossom brew.

The reason why the fat of Peicheng has not been occupied first is because outsiders do not know about Peicheng, so they still have the impression that Peicheng is still in ruins and starvation.

This is also the reason why Huayan expected and deliberately chose a place for Liu Che'er to be stationed. Even if the court completely eliminated the suspicion of Liu Che'er, it could secretly stretch its hands and feet. It can be said that the time and place are favorable, and the advantage of location is obtained first.

When the soldiers guarding the city gate saw some strangers outside the city gate, they stopped them and asked, "Who are you?" What happened to Peicheng? ”

Liu Che'er and Xiao Minglang dismounted together, stepped forward, and each took out their identity cards to show the soldiers guarding the gate.

After the soldier took a closer look, he hurriedly knelt down and saluted: "The little one doesn't know that the prince and the squire are coming, if there is any offense, please forgive the prince and the squire." ”

The soldier's expression of neither humility nor arrogance attracted Xiao Minglang's attention, and he further asked, "Are you the captain or the captain, the centurion?" ”

The soldier respectfully replied, "Hui Shilang, no, the small one is just a small soldier stationed at the city gate." ”

"Oh?" He didn't continue to ask, still suspicious.

Liu Che'er helped the soldier up and said cordially: "It is your duty to cross the road and check, you uphold the law impartially, how can you be responsible." ”

"Lord Xie is magnanimous!" After the soldier finished speaking, he stood sideways and let him go.

Liu Che'er and Xiao Minglang each led their horses and walked towards the city.

The original lively shouting all stopped, and the city gate inventory had already been noticed by them, and the citizens who had received Liu Che'er's favor back then recognized them as the third prince and Xiao Gongzi who saved Peicheng back then, so they surrounded Liu Che'er and his party, and their eyes were full of soft kindness.

A person suddenly came out of the crowd and knelt down in front of Liu Che'er and Xiao Minglang and said: "The grass people meet the prince, the prince is blessed with Jin'an!" Meet Mr. Xiao, may Mr. Xiao have a long life and good health! ”

When the other people around listened, all of them knelt down and shouted: "The grass people meet the prince, and the prince is blessed with Jin'an!" Meet Mr. Xiao, may Mr. Xiao have a long life and good health! ”

Although Liu Che'er and Xiao Minglang were also shocked by this huge scene, they still stepped forward to stop it in order not to cause greater waves.

"Everyone, please listen to this king, everyone get up first, and we are very touched by your enthusiasm." Liu Che'er said, taking the lead in helping the people next to him. Others gradually got up as well.

Liu Che'er continued excitedly: "Seeing that Peicheng is thriving now, and the people are living and working in peace and contentment, this king is full of emotion, and he finally failed to live up to the wishes of the Qings. Today, the king is back here again, hoping to build and prosper together with all of you, and bring more benefits to our children and grandchildren! ”

"I'm willing to follow the prince!"

"I'm willing to follow the prince!"

Everyone responded in unison. Looking at everyone's hopeful and eager eyes, Liu Che'er regained his confidence in returning to the capital.

In the end, with everyone's great enthusiasm, Liu Che'er and Xiao Minglang were sent all the way outside the palace, and after saying words of gratitude for a while, they dispersed.

Liu Che'er and Xiao Minglang's excitement had not yet calmed down, and they suddenly found a young man standing in the lobby, with his back to the door, so that the two of them could not see his face.

Where is the palace, can easily break into, and stand in the hall in a grand manner, its martial arts and mood can be seen to be extraordinary.

Xiao Minglang vigilantly stood in front of Liu Che'er, and asked first, "Who is coming?" ”

The young man turned around, smiled chicly, and arched his hand: "Young Master Xiao, I haven't seen you for a long time!" ”

Xiao Minglang only felt that the young man was a little familiar, and asked, "How have you and I ever met?" ”

The young man replied with a smile: "Xiao Gongzi still remember the little thief he caught on Dragon Snake Street back then?" ”

"It's you!" was reminded by the young man, Xiao Minglang suddenly understood.

Liu Che'er also wanted to meet him at the north gate of Peicheng It was the young man in front of him, so he happily stepped forward and greeted: "It turned out to be Limu Shaoxia!" ”

Xiao Minglang was surprised: "Limu Shaoxia? ”

"Exactly! In the battle of Peicheng back then, it was with the response of Limu Shaoxia that we were able to withdraw safely. Liu Che'er said warmly.

Xiao Minglang patted Limu's arm with relief, "It seems that you didn't disappoint us, and now you have become a young man." After a short period of contact, Xiao Minglang was amazed by the thickness of Limu's internal force.

Limu scratched his head embarrassedly, suddenly remembered what was going on, and then said: "Lord Wang, Xiao Gongzi, I came here this time to have something important to report. ”

Liu Che'er asked vigilantly, "What's the matter?" This king expects you to appear here, and there must be something important. ”

Limu arched his hand and replied: "What Limu wants to tell the prince is that the prince can only stay in Peicheng with peace of mind, and I have arranged for people to secretly go to handle the gathering of soldiers, horses, grain and grass, but after all, this is not a matter of one or two days, and it must not be detected by the imperial court." But this matter has finally opened the way, and the prince just needs to wait quietly. ”

Liu Che'er and Xiao Minglang glanced at each other in unison, and were naturally shocked by Limu's straightforward words.

Xiao Minglang said tentatively: "Why do you want to do this? ”

Limu kept in mind the instructions of Huayan, and was not allowed to say her, so he only replied: "Xiao Gongzi doesn't need to ask me why, Limu just wants to help the prince contribute to the great cause of construction." If the prince and Xiao Gongzi had to ask the reason, Limu could only tell the two that Limu was here on the orders of Taoyuan. ”

When Liu Che'er heard about Taoyuan, he remembered what Huayan had said, and suddenly understood in his heart. He said gratefully: "Then please thank the Taoyuan Hall Master on behalf of the king." ”

Limu nodded, bowed his hand, and turned to leave.

Xiao Minglang asked: "The guards at the city gate are also from Taoyuan?" ”

Limu didn't turn to respond, nodded slightly, and quickly jumped towards the high wall outside the door, and disappeared.

When Xiao Minglang heard the word Taoyuan, he already knew in his heart who had arranged the task for Limu. But he didn't want to think deeply about what the person who gave the order did for Liu Che'er.

Liu Che'er came back to his senses from deep thought, he walked to the courtyard with ease, looked at everything around him with his hands behind his back, and it could be seen from his determined eyes that he was already confident in the great cause of construction.

Hearing that Limu came back to announce the successful completion of the task, Huayan's suspended heart finally became more steady. Limu is well-organized and relaxed, which also impresses her.

After thanking Limu with satisfaction, Huayan asked Limu to go back to rest quickly.

"Miss, now that the prince's side has settled down, you can relax now and recuperate in peace," Sheng Lan persuaded beside her.

"Good, good. Shenglan, you can go out for a walk with me. Huayan got up and walked towards the peach forest with Shenglan. Her mood is extremely relaxed, and the pain of the past is slowly healing with time.

"What are you drawing? Little. Seeing Qingdai sitting alone under the flower tree, painting something seriously, she walked over and asked gently.

Qing Dai raised her head blankly and showed the drawing paper in her hand to Huayan, "I'm painting the peach forest." ”

Huayan sat next to Qingdai, watched carefully, and couldn't help but admire: "Qingdai is so well painted!" I want to come to Aunt Pan, I must be very proud to have such a student as you. ”

Qing Dai was surprised: "How does Sister Fairy know that Aunt Pan taught me?" ”

Hua Yan smiled and said: "I have seen Aunt Pan's painters, the lilies she painted are vivid, and your brushwork is very similar to Aunt Pan's charm, it is not difficult to guess." No wonder Xin Nan also draws so well. ”

Speaking of this, Hua Yan suddenly remembered that when Mrs. Zhang praised Xin Nan's talent for painting during the autumn hunt in Songshan, Liu Yu's gloomy face was instantly explained in detail. Come to think of it, Liu Yu remembered the original wife Pangu.

Qing Dai pestled her head and watched carefully at the changes in her expression, even though she was very smart, but at her young age, she still couldn't figure it out.

Hua Yan smiled and touched Qing Dai's head, "Qing Dai likes painting so much, do you want to be a painter in the future?" ”

Qing Dai shook her head and said, "No, I don't want to be a painter." Although I love to draw. ”

"I see, you must want to be a doctor who saves lives and helps the wounded like your masters and masters, right?" Huayan continued to speculate.

Qing Dai nodded fiercely, "Sister Fairy guessed right, but ......" Qing Dai lowered her head again, and a sad mood appeared in her eyes.

Huayan hurriedly asked, "What's wrong?" Don't be afraid, there is a master to support you! ”

Qing Dai frowned and said, "Master said that when I was taught medical skills, it was to save my life. But if you want to be a doctor, you can't. ”

"What did your master say? But why? Hua Yan asked.

"Master said that there is no woman in the world who is a doctor, and when a doctor is practicing medicine, she will show her face. Master said that if I really want to be a doctor, I will be a little doctor in the peach orchard. However, I want to go to more places and help more people. Qing Dai lowered her head and muttered.

"I see." Hua Yan thought for a while, lifted Qing Dai's chin, and said to her: "Your master also wants to protect you by doing this, he doesn't want you to be hurt, although his thinking is a little conservative, but he is dedicated to your good." So Qingdai must not blame your master. ”

Qing Dai nodded obediently, "Qing Dai understands. ”

Huayan took Qingdai's hand and then walked towards the stream. Sheng Lan slowly followed.

"Qing Dai, Uncle Shi wants you to remember that in this world, there is no distinction between high and low, men and women are equal, and we are all products of nature. Although the law of the jungle is the eternal law of this biosphere, you must maintain a kind heart, be worthy of your heart, and be an honest and unrestrained person. You know? "Huayan taught carefully.

Qing Dai tilted her head and nodded as if she didn't understand.

In the evening, Huayan said goodbye to Qingdai and returned to his residence with Shenglan.

"The emperor relapsed from a serious illness last night, and at the third watch, the news of the emperor's death came from the palace. Today, the crown prince has ascended the throne and become the new emperor. ”

"The new emperor's ascension to the throne is just a cover for Madame Zhang to control the court. Fortunately, the new emperor successfully ascended the throne, and the court gradually stabilized. ”

Where the painting passed, a conversation between Qin Zhengfeng and Kong Yaowen suddenly came. She quickly calculated the years and days, Liu Yifu in the third year of Yongchu, and Emperor Shaodi of Song ascended the throne, which is really the same as what is written in the history books.

As everyone knows, the seemingly calm court has a lot of turbulence hidden underneath. The battle for the throne is only now begining. Hua Yan thought to herself, raised her head and walked back abruptly.