The autumn moon has shed its hazy coat, clear and solemn. The evening breeze blew away the last remaining flowers and leaves, bringing a hint of coolness.

The strong flag fluttering on the city tower, heroic posture, unique spirit.

Huayan stopped in the castle tower for a long time, her thoughts gradually became clear, and she turned to the soldier and ordered, "Let the general come and see me immediately." ”

"Yes!" The soldiers were ordered to retreat.

Shangguan Zhanfeng happened to be patrolling at the West City Gate and quickly rushed over.

A heavy armor collision sounded, Shangguan Zhanfeng wore a long sword at his waist, and walked over majestically, he arched his hand to Huayan and said, "I don't know what happened to Miss Hua's summons?" ”

"I want the general to start defensive mode immediately. Send four soldiers and horses, each with 1,000 people to garrison the southeast, northwest and northwest city towers, and stand by at any time. Huayan stared out of the city wall and said with his back hand.

Shangguan Zhanfeng raised his head suspiciously, "Is this the prince's order?" ”

Hua Yan turned around in surprise and said, "My order is also the order of the prince." ”

It seems that Shangguan Zhanfeng still has doubts about the identity and ability of Huayan.

At this time, Mingyue Panting and climbing up the city tower with a long pendulum, "Miss Painting, everything has been done according to your instructions." You can rest assured, our grain depot is so rich that it can flow oil! ”

Hua Yan nodded with satisfaction, and suddenly asked, "Can the fortifications be carried out smoothly?" ”

"I went to see it a few days ago and I'm halfway done. I've been busy with food and grass these days, and I haven't checked it yet, but the general should know best. Tantai Mingyue wiped the sweat on her forehead and turned to look at Shangguan Zhanfeng.

Shangguan Zhanfeng was named by Mingyue of Shantai, so he didn't have to answer, so he had to give up: "Everything is going well." In another day, it will be completed. ”

"General, you haven't answered my last question. You have either evaded or procrastinated on my orders, and I have to wonder if the general has a problem with his ability, or is there something dissatisfied with me? Hua Yan asked as she looked at him sharply.

When Tantai Mingyue heard this, she was startled, and hurriedly poked Shangguan Zhanfeng's arm and said, "Miss Hua's agent for Peicheng's matter, the prince has long made a clear stipulation. What's the matter with you? ”

Shangguan Zhanfeng lowered his head slightly ashamedly, he had something to say but didn't know how to speak.

Shangguan Zhanfeng has been training in the barracks, and he still doesn't know what happened in the imperial court and Tongzhou, and he is deeply puzzled by the sudden transfer of troops, hoarding grain depots, and digging fortifications in the past few days, but Huayan doesn't say the reason, and he has no right to ask.

In addition, the third prince has not shown up, and it is all operated by Huayan alone, so the doubts in his heart are getting bigger and bigger, and he has begun to slack off in his actions. He is loyal to Liu Che'er, and he doesn't recognize anyone except this master.

She didn't explain too much to Shangguan Zhanfeng, only mentioned: "Now that the situation is turbulent, there may be troops coming to the city at any time, as the general of a city, not only do you not listen to the warnings and do not take precautions, are you still waiting to take the whole city to die in vain?" ”

Shangguan Zhanfeng woke up suddenly, bowed his head and said guiltily: "The minister is guilty!" ”

"Punishment aside. General, I want you to send troops to garrison the city tower, and arrange for outposts to be placed in the east, west, south, north, and south, ten miles away. The rest of the soldiers are on standby at any time. Hua Yan said as he slowly walked down the castle tower.

Shangguan Zhanfeng followed closely and replied respectfully: "The minister will do it immediately!" ”

Huayan said to Mingyue again: "Send people to strictly guard the grain depot, remember, all grain must not be stored in one place, and it is also divided into four directions, close to the city gate, so as to facilitate transportation." ”

"It has been placed as instructed by the young lady." Tantai Mingyue hurriedly drew her face behind her and replied repeatedly.

Along the way, the people along the road saw the painting and consciously gave way.

They already knew the identity of Huayan, but they were all silent, they were all grateful to Huayan for saving her life back then, and they silently protected her.

Huayan nodded to the people with goodwill along the road, looking at this piece of longing and hopeful eyes, she felt a great responsibility.

"Fortifications should be stepped up, safety first. If war is really started in the future, the people will have a place to flee. Hua Yan turned around and glanced at the peaceful and harmonious alley behind him, and finally gave an order to Mingyue in the mountains, turned around and walked into the palace.

The palace of Yidu is full of lights, a gorgeous scene.

In the corridors, in the halls, all the objects you see are covered with red satin.

The paper street lamps on both sides of the road have all been replaced with silk red cotton lamps.

After going out all morning, the palace immediately changed its appearance.

Looking at the big red letters on the door that were sticking to the wall, she suddenly understood everything.

Shenglan was a little angry in her heart, because she felt unfair for Miss, but she couldn't say where it was unfair. She stretched out her hand to stop the passing butler, pointed to the red objects around her, and said, "Butler, what's going on?!" ”

The housekeeper was so busy that he suddenly saw Huayan coming back, so he immediately put down the delicate snack box in his hand, and carefully leaned over and saluted, "Miss is back." This is all ordered by the prince to be purchased by the small one, saying that it is ......"

Sheng Lan was even more annoyed when she heard this, "What did the prince say?!" ”

The housekeeper hesitated and said, "The prince said...... Prepare to marry Miss Zhu tonight, let the little ones have a good life, and don't neglect Miss Zhu......"

"So fast?! Why didn't anyone inform Miss Painting?! Sheng Lan grabbed the butler's collar and asked angrily.

"Shenglan, don't be rude." The painting face was expressionless, and he said lightly.

Sheng Lan reluctantly let go, and turned her back and complained: "Miss, you are so good to him, he has a new love now, he can't wait to get married, and he doesn't notify him in advance, it's too ruthless!" ”

"More and more unruly, is there no distinction between respect and inferiority? He is the prince, why did he report to you? Today is a day of great joy for Miss Zhu and the prince, don't be reckless! Hua Yan suddenly stopped coldly.

"Miss? ......" Shenglan looked at the painting in disbelief, with tears in his eyes.

In the past, Huayan never said that there was a difference between respect and inferiority, and she never said anything heavy to her, she has changed.

Sheng Lan couldn't think about it for a while, and left angrily.

Hua Yan didn't catch up with him to explain, turned around and said softly to the housekeeper who was still waiting on the side: "The housekeeper is hard, Sheng Lan is not sensible, I collided with you, I will compensate for her." You're so busy, there's nothing I can do to help. ”

The housekeeper hurriedly waved his hand and said, "No, no, no, miss, don't say that, the little one can't afford it." I don't need the help of the lady, there are enough people...... No, no, no, how dare the little one tell the young lady to do something......"

Huayan looked around again and asked: "Today is the prince's big day, there is no joy, and there are no guests, is it too lonely?" ”

The housekeeper shook his head and sighed: "The little one doesn't know what the prince thinks, he doesn't let the guests be notified, and he doesn't let the drums play, he just asks Miss Zhu to eat, wear, and live with the best food." Isn't that just ...... Calm down a little bit......"

"I see. You go and ask Miss Zhu what is still missing, twist the best and send it over. ”

"Yes, yes, the little ones will go."

"Wait......"

"What else does the young lady command?"

Hua Yan looked around and asked, "Where is the prince now?" ”

The housekeeper held the snack box and pointed to the road in the back garden, "The prince is in the back garden, and he has commanded, no one is allowed to disturb." ”

"I see." Hua Yan nodded in acknowledgement, turned around and walked towards the road.

"It's really amazing, the throne has been snatched away and you can still do nothing......" The butler saw the painting face go away, muttered secretly in his heart, suddenly shivered, patted his head again, and hurriedly went to his business.

Yes, in the hearts of the people in the Yidu Palace, they have always thought that Huayan is the future princess, and they are a little uncomfortable with the new owner for a while.

Huayan didn't pay attention to the eyes of the people around him, and walked straight towards the back garden.

The flower pavilion was empty.

Huayan dived into the garden again to look around, and only then did he see Liu Che'er sleeping soundly under the flower tree from a distance, and the empty wine jug beside him was rolling back and forth in the wind.

Huayan gently came to his side, couldn't bear to disturb, and slowly sat quietly beside him.

"Yan'er, you're finally here." Liu Che'er closed his eyes and suddenly said softly.

Huayan persuaded: "Lord, the wind is blowing, it's time to go back." ”

"Really? I didn't even know it. Liu Che'er rubbed his worried eyes, sat up slowly, looked up and suddenly smiled.

He pointed to the few apricot blossoms left in the garden and said with a smile: "Yan'er, this garden full of apricot blossoms was planted by me for you personally, do you like it?" ”

Hua Yan's heart sank, and he looked at him silently.

Liu Che'er continued to take care of herself: "You said that you love the tranquility of apricot blossoms, even if the flowers fall and wither, you show calmness......"

"How would the prince know?"

"I know how much more? This apricot blossom can't keep your heart, and I can't keep it......" Liu Che'er lowered his head, stared at the falling flowers, and said dejectedly.

"It's Xinghua who doesn't understand the king's will, and the prince shouldn't be nostalgic anymore." Huayan couldn't help but persuade.

Liu Che'er suddenly raised his head and looked deeply at the painting, "It's late, this root has been firmly rooted in the soil and embedded in my heart." ”

Huayan panicked and avoided his gaze, but he was full of guilt.

She will never reciprocate his kindness to her.

Liu Che'er lowered his head and smiled bitterly, stood up staggeringly, brushed off the falling flowers all over his body, and sighed: "My heart is sad, I don't know that I mourn." I will spare them, but I will not be hurt forever. ”

"I'm sorry ......"

Hua Yan suddenly stood up and said something for no reason.

"You didn't feel sorry for me, everything I did for you was of my own volition." Liu Che'er approached Huayan's side, suddenly held her hand, and asked excitedly: "If Minglang had not appeared, if it was not Minglang at the beginning, but I gave up everything to break into the palace and take you away, would you be my wife?" ”

"I don't know." He took a few steps back, unable to bear to look at each other.

Liu Che'er smiled helplessly, "I am destined to be not as lucky as him, I can't let go of this world, and I can't let go!" I can't sacrifice for you as much as he did, so I can't get your love either. ”

"It's not worth giving up the world for me, the prince is ambitious in all directions, and he shouldn't fall here." Hua Yan persuaded bitterly.

"The position of the concubine, this king will always keep it for you." Liu Che'er didn't seem to hear Huayan's words, so he stiffly threw off the red satin on his waist and walked towards the depths of the red light stupidly.

The red scarf was blown by the wind and floated away worriedly.

"Miss! Big things are wrong! The moon suddenly rushed out of the garden in a hurry.

Hua Yan turned his back to wipe away his tears, turned around and asked, "What happened?" ”

Yutai Mingyue clutched her chest, out of breath, "Frontline...... Come to the newspaper and say...... The Queen Mother has already sent troops...... Tan Daoji personally led the troops to the expedition, ten ...... Fifty thousand! ”

"Really?!" His eyes lit up, and he stared at Mingyue and asked.

Tantai Mingyue nodded again and again, and said excitedly: "It's true, they have already acted last night, and the purpose is Tongzhou!" ”

The painting paused slightly, and suddenly laughed.

The time she had been waiting for had finally arrived, and for this moment, she did not follow Xiao Minglang to Tongzhou.

Tantai Mingyue said anxiously: "Miss, their manpower is 50,000 more than that of Xiao Gongzi and them!" Miss, think of a way! ”

The smile faded as she took a few steps in the direction of the rising moon, staring into the distance with a deep gaze.

"Liu Yifu's deadline has arrived, and I should go to meet them for a while."