Time always flies, it is still early spring when he goes north from the imperial capital, and it is the end of summer in a blink of an eye, when the withered yellow leaves fall from the branches, Yi Chenjing's mood is obviously not very good.

From Lingyun City to Western Chu, from Western Chu to Lingxi County, and then from Lingxi County to the imperial capital, there were countless secret attacks and ambushes along the way, and even those people in the rivers and lakes couldn't help but sigh. In fact, the distance from Lingxi County to the imperial capital is not far, and it will take less than half a month to reach it by galloping horses, and now it has been nearly a month, and even the shadow of the imperial capital cannot be seen.

Just when Yi Chenjing was most irritable, rumors spread in the streets and alleys of Yaoguo, which had something to do with him, but it had nothing to do with him.

The eldest prince is not good at politics, and the emperor is afraid of his scourge, and he intends to depose the prince and appoint other princes as princes.

Some people believe it, some people think it's pure nonsense, but Yi Chenjing and Bai Qige are clear in their hearts, and this matter is not groundless. The prince's virtue, civil and military officials basically know that there has always been no shortage of ministers in the court who have participated in the performance and suggested the abolition of the prince, and there is an affair with Jin Zhaoyi first, as long as Emperor Yao is not confused, it will be a matter of time before the prince is re-established. As for who should be appointed as the crown prince, there is a little controversy, in terms of connections, Yi Chenxuan is far ahead, but Yi Chenjing has unparalleled battle achievements, and the possibility of the two succeeding to the throne is comparable. Now Yi Chenjing, the seventh prince, has long been "martyred" in the eyes of everyone, so who is the most likely and the only one who can become the crown prince.

Naturally, it is none other than the fifth prince Yi Chenxuan.

"If the rumors are true, my father should issue a decree to abolish the crown prince when I worship my ancestors in late autumn, and before that, I must rush back to the imperial capital to meet my father and explain everything, otherwise there will be no chance to turn over." Looking at the direction of the imperial capital from afar, Yi Chenjing's eyes were impatient.

"We will be able to reach the imperial capital in a few days, and there is still time." Bai Qige folded his fingers and counted carefully, looking like a military advisor, "Didn't the war court say that the general went to protect Concubine Jing." If this is the case, it means that the emperor is wary of Yi Chenxuan, and probably will be suspicious of your martyrdom, in this case, he should not be in a hurry to change the crown prince, I have always felt that the emperor is not as unbearable as you said, he is very concerned about Concubine Jing and you. ”

Yi Chenjing sneered, as if he sneered at what Bai Qige said: "Qige, you are smarter than me, why can't you understand this matter." If, as you said, my father thought that I was not dead, then he began to consider abolishing the crown prince when I was alive and dead, and I did not see the corpse, what does this mean? A trace of disappointment flashed in his eyes, and Yi Chenjing sighed and asked himself: "It shows that he doesn't care about me at all, and he has never included me as a candidate for the position of prince, which can be regarded as caring." ”

The facts are in front of him, and Bai Qige has nothing to say.

It can be seen that Emperor Yao cares very much about Concubine Jing, but he doesn't seem to attach so much importance to Yi Chenjing, a son who has been sent to another country as a proton since he was a child, at least compared with Yi Chenxuan, Yi Chenjing is always the one who suffers. Maybe Emperor Yao's likes and dislikes have long been clear, otherwise why didn't he choose anyone else back then, but chose Yi Chenjing to be a proton and suffered a lot.

Emotions such as disappointment, anger, and frustration mixed into a wonderful aura that enveloped Yi Chenjing, Bai Qige could probably guess how bad his mood was now, stretched out his arms and hugged him quietly, trying to calm him down with his own temperature.

She can't compare to his imperial plan and society, and there is only so much she can do.

Wading through mountains and rivers, breaking through the 10,000 limits, and finally reaching the imperial capital in one day, Ye Huawan didn't see the expected Yi Chenjing's happy expression. Asked Fu Chu, the young man who was aware of the world slowly shook his head, his eyes were dyed with indescribable meaning; Ask the battle court, except for mentioning the fleeting killing intent when the emperor is far away, there is no result; asked Qiao Qingxu, only to see that he was confused and frowned, and he couldn't bring any sure answer.

The intrigue and human affection in the dark and deep palace, how can she understand it as a child. This innocence is too rare, and it is difficult to get Bai Qige, who knows the reason best, is unwilling to tell her a word, and she will do her best to protect the pure land of Ye Huawan with everyone.

Entering the city is the real foot of the Son of Heaven, where there are only a lot of ears, eyes and killers belonging to Yi Chenxuan, and the road to the palace is short but dangerous. Qiao Qingxu gathered all the hands together, the dilapidated tile house on the side of the road, the old wine in the mud jar on the wooden table, there were no cups and dishes, passed around, you take a sip and I take a sip, sharing the mellow fragrance before victory or defeat.

"The kindness of all heroes, if he has the opportunity to repay Yi Chenjing in the future." Putting down the wine jar, Yi Chenjing's eyes were shining.

Along the way, Fu Chu and Ye Huawan both called him Brother Chen, and Zhan Ting and Qiao Qingxu also deliberately concealed his true identity, yes, and the twelve heroes of the rivers and lakes did not know that the person they protected was the famous prince general of the Yao Kingdom today, but Yi Chenjing's extraordinary bearing had already shown the identity of an unusual person, and today I heard him call his name and expose the emperor's surname, those heroes didn't think there was anything to be surprised by, and the more they drank, the more fragrant the wine became.

are all people who don't care about fame and fortune, whoever has righteousness and dares to take responsibility is a friend, regardless of whether he is a prince and a general or a down-and-out grass. This is the rivers and lakes of Zhongzhou, there are conspiracies, betrayals and grievances, and more frankly and sincerely, and people are bright.

"Brother Chen...... Ah, no, the Seventh Prince is a man with affection and righteousness, and we admire such a person the most. The youngest of the crowd took a sip of the wine jar, looking at Yi Chenjing's eyes full of respect, "We are rough people, and we often oppose the imperial court, but we really admire the Seventh Prince." In the past few years, the Great Yao Beacon has been continuous, and the Seven Princes have taken the lead in resisting foreign enemies to recover my Dayao Jiangshan, this is only one point worth the brothers to fight hard for you, I knew that the prince and general needed help, even if there was no Qiao Zhai Lord to call on us, we would also come,"

"It's just your mouth," Qiao Qingxu scolded with a smile with a blank look.

Yi Chenjing looked at the lively crowd and smiled, but his smile was a little reluctant.

It's a blessing or a curse. It's good and bad. It's success or failure. The future is uncertain, how can he be in such a frolic, not to mention that the rumors are spreading more and more like the truth, and the pressure in his heart is like a boulder.

The time and place are favorable, and in the end, he doesn't even occupy anything.

The palm of his hand was soft and slightly cool, and Yi Chenjing clenched Bai Qigexiu's fist. This is her usual way of comforting, silent and effective. Turning her head sideways, she glanced at the slightly pale and broken face under the dim butter lamp, and a soft light flashed in her deep eyes that were as dark as night, only the tenderness that gave her.

Most of the jar of wine was empty, and I didn't know if it was because the liquor was easy to get drunk, Qiao Qingxu, who had been laughing all the time, suddenly had melancholy on his face, and pulled the battle court while people were not paying attention: "Fool, come out." ”

Zhan Ting didn't want to say "oh", and followed Qiao Qingxu out of the door in a daze, Bai Qige and Yi Chenjing in the house glanced at each other, and they both prayed silently for the pair of mandarin ducks who had been separated for several years, praying that Zhan Ting's stupidity would not matter for a lifetime, just be smarter at this time.

Just after a drizzle, the moonlight is as bright as washing, and in the dilapidated courtyard stand the two masters of Qiaojiazhai, who were famous many years ago, and the tacit understanding seems to have never changed.

After standing quietly for a moment, Qiao Qingxu said in a low voice: "After this matter is over, will you return to Qiao's village." ”

Without hesitation, Zhan Ting shook his head: "I want to protect Your Highness." ”

"He has Sister Qige by his side forever, what do you have. Watching the two of them sweetly and sweetly be alone for a lifetime. Qiao Qingxu was a little excited, and it took a few pauses to calm down her emotions, and her tone turned to loneliness, "Sister Qige said that Li'er will be rescued soon, I hope to see you and your sister appear in Qiaojiazhai, if you don't come back, I will really get married." ”

"Ahh Get married. Someone else proposed. As if he didn't understand what Qiao Qingxu meant, Zhan Ting asked blankly.

Qiao Qingxu took a deep breath and held it for a long time before slowly exhaling it, with a helpless look on his face: "That's it, I actually forgot that you are an elm head, no matter how you say it, you can't understand it." Let's go back first, and we'll talk about it when it's over. ”

The confused expression became deeper and deeper, Zhan Ting scratched his head and thought hard, still unable to figure out what happened to Qiao Qingxu, who had always been straightforward. Obviously have something to say but don't say it clearly, twisting and pinching, maybe it's so difficult for women to guess. In the past, I was puzzled when I saw Yi Chenjing repeatedly sad and annoyed by Bai Qige, but now I feel empathy, and I can't explain it clearly.

Thousands of miles and the moon are the same color, and the hearts of the two places are separated.

The news that Yi Chenjing and his party were approaching the imperial capital seemed to have put a sharp sword in Yi Chenxuan's heart, and the killers sent failed one after another, and learned that Yi Chenjing had Qiao Qingxu, a famous Lingxi County woman on the rivers and lakes, to help, as if he had not been successful since Xichu was escaped by Yi Chenjing and Bai Qige.

overturned the wine glass and jade cup on the table, and the annoyed five princes of Dayao couldn't see the usual gentle and elegant on their faces, only the hideous yin owl. The little maid outside the door heard the ping-pong sound in the room and guessed that the master was angry, and couldn't help but tremble with fright, even when Concubine Jin approached, she didn't even notice it.

"Take the things down, what to say and what not to say that you weigh it yourself, don't break your life to know that you are in trouble." Concubine Jin spoke coldly, and her words were quite threatening. The little eunuch who followed behind him took out two money bags from his sleeve and stuffed them into the hands of the two maids, waved his hand and made a look, but the maids hurriedly retreated.

There is no need to obey the orders of the concubine, the smart and clever little eunuch knocked on the door and respectfully guarded outside, and the faint words from the house were only ignored, this is the duty of the current people, listening too much, talking too much, the head will not be protected.

"Prime Minister Zuo is ineffective and doesn't have the face to see me, did he send you to inquire about the situation?" Yi Chenxuan sneered, and his gaze was not good in the chair.

"It's the same raccoon dog, why should the five princes be sneering. Isn't your highly credible henchman pet also losing repeatedly? Concubine Jin was not afraid of him, and even dared to raise her chin and ridicule him. Seeing that Yi Chenxuan snorted and stopped talking, Concubine Jin tilted the corners of her mouth and showed a gleam: "This palace is not here to quarrel with you." I heard that the Seven Princes have a group of people from the rivers and lakes as backers to fight back to the imperial capital, and among these people, his guards are the most powerful, this palace is here to ask the five princes, if this palace has a way to contain this person,"

Before Concubine Jin finished speaking, Yi Chenxuan's eyes already emitted a cold light: "What way, say?"

With a contrived chuckle, Concubine Jin proudly walked to the window, pushed it open, and faced the northwest corner of the palace.

It is the place where the convicted palace maid is most afraid, the cold prison that she will not be able to escape for the rest of her life, and it is also the place where someone is imprisoned.

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