Although it was still a cold and snowy place outside, and the sun was shining through the clouds, it still gave people the illusion of warmth, but in this room, there was really only cold left, and I couldn't help but shiver when I pushed the door in.

As soon as I raised my eyes, I saw Chang Qing sitting alone on the edge of the couch, looking a little thin and lonely.

She sat there without saying a word, as if she was looking at something, and she didn't look back when I pushed the door in, until I gently walked up to her, and I saw clearly, she looked down at a painting spread out on the couch, it was her own handwriting, the lines were very simple, and even because of the roughness of the figure, it also showed a bit of roughness, but it clearly outlined the person, and even recognized it at a glance.

Chang Qing.

As soon as I saw the bearded face, the tiger's eyes were blazing, revealing a bit of evil, but it gave me a sour memory, my eyes were also a little red, and I gently blessed her: "Queen Mother." ”

"Well, you're back."

She didn't look back, her voice was still calm, just a little hoarse: "You didn't return overnight, and everyone was a little worried about you." ”

I walked behind her gently: "Niangniang is so closed the door, refusing to speak, and refusing to eat, everyone is really worried about you." ”

“……”

She was silent for a while, and finally turned back slowly, I saw that her face was very pale, with heavy tiredness, I don't know if it was because of cold or hunger, or what kind of suffering in her heart, and said softly: "Niang Niang is missing the general?" ”

She said: "Unconsciously, he has also been gone for so many years. ”

"yes......"

Originally, when I saw her painting, I wanted to persuade her not to be too sad, but my voice couldn't help but choke up a little when I spoke, recalling the heroic back of Chang Qing who was determined to die in the bloody battle, but before leaving, I still didn't forget this sister, and entrusted Pei Yuanhao to take care of her more.

I said: "Before General Chang left, he also showed that the emperor treated the queen well, so that the brother and sister are affectionate, which makes people feel nostalgic. ”

A trembling light flashed in Chang Qing's calm eyes, and he said: "Although he and I are not compatriots, our brotherhood is no less than that of others, and now I feel sad when I think of him." ”

"Mother's ......"

I wanted to persuade her not to be sad, but when I thought of it, with Chang Qing's sensitivity and slenderness, no matter how much she was comforted, she would not be able to withdraw from her sadness. Simply asked: "By the way, I don't know how General Chang worshiped under the Taishi?" ”

Chang Qing glanced back at me, as if recalling something, sighed, and said softly: "His mother and my father were childhood sweethearts, and later my father went to Beijing to take the exam, bid farewell to the township, his mother married a horse breeder, and went to the official house to do some needlework to supplement the family in her spare time. ”

"And then, again—"

"Just because the corrupt officials saw that his mother was beautiful and lustful, he summoned his mother into the palace to do misdeeds, and his mother was humiliated and died by touching the pillar; The corrupt official fabricated another charge against his father, sent him to the frontier, and died on the way. ”

"Huh?!"

Determined to take revenge, he took a few bundles of firewood soaked in tung oil at night and set fire to the front and back doors of the corrupt officials' houses, trying to burn them to death. At that time, he was only twelve years old. ”

I was shocked: "Oh my God! ”

"At that time, my father returned to his hometown on behalf of the Sky Patrol, learned about this unjust case, tried it in three sessions, repaid the grievances for his parents, beheaded the corrupt official and avenged the public, he lost his life at a young age, and my father took him in."

I nodded and sighed lightly: "I didn't expect General Chang to have such a miserable past. ”

Chang Qing nodded and said, "He is grateful for my father's great kindness, so he devoted himself to learning martial arts, and wanted to repay him for achieving great things in the future." In that year's martial arts test, he was bent on getting a martial arts champion back to help my father, but it was a pity that he ......"

It's a pity that although he was brave and invincible, he lost to Yang Yunhui in the literary test and unfortunately lost.

Chang Qing said: "That is his regret all the time, and because of this reason, he and Lord Yang have never been on good terms." ”

I was shocked when I heard this.

At the beginning, I watched Chang Qing rush out of the city gate and go to his death, that scene is engraved in my mind, I still remember what he said to Yang Yunhui before leaving, and even, I keep the golden hairpin to this day. So, I've always thought that this was the crux of their discord.

After listening to Chang Qing's words, I suddenly came to my senses.

Love is of course very important in a person's life, but for a good man, love is not all he has, so he can endure it, and even give it up; Because he knows that there are still many ideals and goals waiting for him to pursue and achieve.

In fact, what about men?

Thinking of this, I sighed softly, and at this time I also understood why Chang Qing's mood was so low today.

Tomorrow, the martial arts test will be held in Yaowu Building, and she will be so sad when she recalls the martial champion who Changqing lost back then.

At this time, Chang Qing rolled up the painting, put it into the wooden lattice on the side, got up and smiled faintly, and said: "Forget it, it's been so long, it's useless to think about it, and this palace shouldn't let itself go like this." ”

"Mother."

"Bengong is a little hungry, let them prepare lunch, you can accompany Bengong to use some."

Seeing her forced smile, I felt a little sour in my heart, but I couldn't bear to stop her, hurriedly went out and ordered them, and after a while, a table of light meals was placed, I helped Chang Qing to walk over and sit down, she picked up the dishes and chopsticks, just picked up a piece of spring bamboo shoots and sent it to her mouth, but she put it down with a low appetite.

I thought about it, leaned down and said, "What else is on Niangniang's mind?" Or is it - something to do with tomorrow's martial arts test? ”

She was silent for a while, then nodded: "You probably don't know that this morning, several adults from the six departments have handed over their resignations to the emperor, and the emperor will cut a group of people next." ”

I raised an eyebrow - it looked like everything was going on in their plans.

After these people are gone...... By the way, I had heard Chang Qing mention it before, the position of commander of the Praetorian Guard has been replaced by the generals in the palace over the years, and such an important position has been uncertain, and some people must have been staring at it. This time, so many people have been cut, and it is the time for the martial arts test, it seems that it is time for Pei Yuanhao to prepare to promote people.

Chang Qing said: "This palace also knows that the emperor has been worrying about the promotion of the commander of the Praetorian Guard these days, and tomorrow's martial arts test is very important, and this palace has always been a little relieved, always worried about ......"

Sure enough, she was still worried about this.

I don't know how Pei Yuanhao's next move will be, but no matter what, this problem will have to be solved sooner or later, and it will be much more convenient to decide on this move and what to do in the future.

She and I were silent for a while, and the button standing next to her blinked her eyes and said, "Niangniang, if you really remember it so much, why don't you go and see it tomorrow?" ”

Chang Qing said angrily: "Faint talk." As a queen, how can Bengong go to that kind of place at will. Besides, the emperor will not allow it. ”

It turned out that she really wanted to go and see it, but she was worried that Pei Yuanhao would not allow it.

I thought about it for a while and said: "Actually, if Niangniang really wants to go, you might as well ask the emperor for a decree. ”

Chang Qing listened to it and seemed to be a little moved, but she didn't say anything immediately, just said that she would care, and we served her to raise chopsticks and eat a few bites before withdrawing. I had a hard night, and when I saw that there was nothing to do, I went back to my room and went to sleep. Sleepy and dreamless, when I woke up, it was already the early morning of the next day, who knew that I saw Shui Xiu was pulling Wu Mama to clean up, as soon as I opened my eyes, I immediately came over happily to tell me, yesterday evening Pei Yuanhao came to accompany the queen, Chang Qing asked for a decree, the emperor personally promised, today to take her to Yaowu Tower.

Shui Xiu smiled and said, "It's really rare, the emperor will actually allow us to go out!" ”

"Really? That's great. ”

I smiled, it seems that I have dealt with the affairs of the six departments, and Pei Yuanhao is also in a good mood.

As soon as he was in a good mood, Jingren Palace was jubilant, and before dawn, he heard the palace maids and eunuchs who were going to go to Yaowu Tower with Chang Qing to clean up and clean up, I was not used to going out, but there was nothing to be excited about, especially after accompanying Chang Qing out of Jingren Palace, I saw Luan driving in front and back hugging hundreds of people, and there were no lack of eyes staring at me, and I felt more and more bored.

In addition to the people of Jingren Palace, I also saw the figure of Nangong Lizhu, and there was also a large group of followers behind him.

She stood in front of the steps in a red wind, I vaguely remember that the step was where she had an accident, she seemed to remember, her expression was as cold as an ice sculpture, even Chang Qing came over, she just saluted lightly, and then stopped talking.

Chang Qing and I looked at each other and didn't say anything.

After a while, the emperor arrived.

Hearing the voice of Father-in-law Yu, we turned around and saw a group of people surrounding Pei Yuanhao, and he was still holding Concubine Yun in his hand, and the two of them walked over with a smile.

Chang Qing led everyone to bow down, and Pei Yuanhao immediately helped her up: "It's cold, don't be cold." ”

Chang Qing looked left and right, and said, "The emperor also wants to take Sister Concubine Li and Sister Concubine Yun to Yaowu Tower together?" ”

"Well, they also said they wanted to go and see it, but if I think about it, it would be better for everyone to go and have a better time."

"It's fine." Chang Qing said, and said to Ye Yunshuang again: "Concubine Yun, you are pregnant, so be careful." ”

"The concubine knows."

As the two of them spoke, Pei Yuanhao turned his head to look around again, but it was Gonggong Yu who asked someone, and stepped forward and replied: "Your Majesty, the noble concubine Niangniang sent a message, and the lady occasionally felt the wind and cold, and the imperial doctor explained that it was not appropriate to blow the wind, so today is different." ”

As soon as these words came out, everyone's eyes revealed a trace of clarity.

My heart was also very bright, the corners of my mouth hooked a faint sneer, and I inadvertently raised my head, but at a glance I saw the familiar figure in the crowd, he was lowering his head thoughtfully, his long eyelashes covered his clear eyes, although simple and clean, but clearly saw a lot of complicated things in his eyes.

As if sensing my gaze, he looked up and looked at me as well.

When I met his gaze, my heart skipped a beat, and he was stunned for a moment, as if he didn't expect to see me suddenly, but he quickly calmed down and smiled at me and nodded.

Although it was not snowing at this time, there was snow all around, and the air was still cold, but I felt that my eyes were slightly hot, and I couldn't speak, so I could only smile and nod at him.

A young official next to him called him, and he immediately turned his head, and the two began to talk.

I glanced at him again, then turned my head lightly, only to find Pei Yuanhao standing in the crowd, looking at me coldly.