Chapter 174: The Season of Falling Flowers Meets You Again
used to be freshly dressed and angry horses swaggered through the market, but now his appearance is still different.
Life is like this, how can it be summed up by the sentence "the season of falling flowers is the king"?
When they met again, the three of them had mixed feelings and thousands of vicissitudes in their hearts.
However, when he actually sat in the hall, Li Yunuan found that he couldn't say a word of the words that lingered in his heart.
looked at each other for a long time, and in the end, it was Li Yeyin who broke the embarrassment and asked about the aftermath of Qulang City. Qu Lang avoided the important and trivialized, only saying that he was captured as a eunuch because he failed to get out of the city in time because he accompanied his father, and did not mention anything about the inside story. In the end, he said that he was currently serving next to Princess Chen Guo, and he was valued by the princess, and he also had a lot of status in the palace.
Li Yeyin asked about the others, Qu Lang knew everything, and even knew the whereabouts of the Liu family, who had fought with him more than once.
It's a pity that they cried and laughed, but Li Yunuan heard it in a fog.
In addition to the cousins who played together since childhood, the impression of the nobles of the Southern Tang Dynasty has always been fixed on the old master who is full of poetry during the royal banquet, and the whitewashed lady who enters the palace on the festival day to worship. Most of the names mentioned by Li Yeyin and Qu Lang at this time knew their names but didn't know who they were.
But seeing Li Yeyin's pale face showing a sincere expression, Li Yunuan's heart was just as happy.
Unlike himself, who has had no ambition since he was a child, Brother Yeyin has shown a talent in the field of power and conspiracy since he was a child, and even adults are in awe. If Li Tang had not been annexed by the Tuoba clan, if Jiangshan could be handed over to his brother, maybe it would be a different situation now.
Although he has a certain understanding of his father's moderation and suspicion, Li Yunuan never realized that Li Yeyin's long-sleeved dancing and enchanting people who did not match his age were forced out by his uncle's ubiquitous defense and surveillance!
Moreover, her father, the last emperor of the Southern Tang Dynasty, never thought of putting the throne in the hands of Li Yeyin!
Even after experiencing the suffering of losing the country and having a certain understanding of the darkness in the world, Li Yunuan is still an innocent girl in essence. Especially for those who died, she always had a high respect in her heart, and even if there were indeed some ambiguities in her memories, she instinctively chose to ignore them.
Li Yeyin is very clear about this.
Emperor Huai's precautions and calculations against him during his lifetime have been so blatant that there is no need to find out, but even so, in Li Yunuan's eyes, he is always a loving father and a good uncle of Li Yeyin. Let alone...... Although he was mean, he was martyred in the end...... Therefore, when Qu Lang's words vaguely revealed his dissatisfaction with the first emperor's suppression of Li Yeyin, Li Yeyin preemptively staggered the topic.
"Qu Lang, what's the strange thing in Luoyang lately?" he paused and said emphatically, "Do you know what kind of strange thing I'm more interested in!"
Shizi suddenly diverted the topic, making Qu Lang a little sluggish. Fortunately, he was already a famous gentleman in Jinling, and now he is serving the family of the enemy chieftain, so he is naturally sensitive, and before Li Yeyin can mention it again, he has already come back to his senses and said: "After Qingshan appeared as a saint, the princes all went to their own domains. Chang'an City has been very happy recently, but it's just a harem...... It is inevitable that some mothers miss their flesh and blood, and they have a lot of whispers about the ruthlessness of His Majesty. β
"Is the national teacher dissatisfied with the canonization of His Majesty?" asked Li Yeyin.
Qu Lang said: "The national teacher has not returned to Chang'an for half a year, and even Mo Qingxiu's dog doesn't know where he is going. β
"Hmph, this bald donkey is afraid that he has obtained some natural treasures, so he is in a hurry to refine and improve. Li Yeyin said bluntly, "What are the plans of Tuoba Hong's side? This time, he made a big show of dividing the prince, canonizing the crown prince, and worshipping Sage Dong as the crown prince, is this an iron heart to restrain Buddhism, or is it ...... Just want to strike a balance?"
"The queen mother and His Majesty have a deep affection, and this time they are divided and the prince is established, and the title of the prince has been completely determined since then. Although the national teacher's mana is boundless, he is the same in the cultivation realm. But there are rules in the dust, not to mention that although Sage Dong is a Confucian scholar and has no power to restrain the chicken, he also feels compassion for heaven and earth, and kills him, I'm afraid it is-"
"If you don't say these things, I know the Tao. Li Yeyin said tiredly, "The root of the Tao lies in the heart. Monks practice to attain the Tao, the Buddha accumulates merits in exchange for life, Confucianism educates all people, and can also lead to the way of heaven. Although Sage Dong has never entered the sect to seek the Tao, he has devoted himself to the world and has been worried about the country and the people for decades. However, there is dry Ze, and most of the saints of Dong can't wait for the day when the sky will shake. β
"Then how should we ......," Li Yunuan asked.
She had seen examples of Confucian sainthood in the library of Wan Shi Zong, and in ancient times, there were saints who made great wishes to save the common people, and wept ghosts and gods that shocked the world and cried ghosts and gods, so that without cultivation, they could directly form a golden pill!
Li Ye said: "Providence has its own arrangements, we are just passers-by in Luoyang." β
Li Yunuan suddenly understood that if Sage Dong was really a great sage who was favored by Heaven, he would naturally be favored by Heaven. If Kuze insists on going against the sky, he will be punished by heaven, and the possibility of breaking through the gods to achieve the tribulation is even lower.
What's more, if Dong Shengren is killed, it will make Tuoba Hong more and more alienated and guard against Kuze, so that their plan to kill Kuze will also have a higher success rate.
But with the life of the great Confucian saint, success is ensured......
Li Yunuan's heart was a little sour. She had heard the name of Dong Shengren, and knew that this great Confucian was a real high-spirited and bright festival, worried about the country and the people, and cherished the world, although he had never said a word or done one thing for Li Tang......
Seeing that Li Yunuan couldn't bear it, Li Yeyin said to Qu Lang: "If you get a conspiracy against Dong Shengren from elsewhere, remember to send a message to his students." β
Since worshipping as the crown prince and the prince, the palace has been rewarding continuously, but Dong Shengren has given all the rewards to his disciples to set up a school to educate the people. The master was a good cook, and often carried a bamboo basket to the market to sell fish and meat......
His various words and deeds all expressed one meaning: he was entrusted by the people of the world, and he was ready to sacrifice his life to become a benevolent person! If he was sure that his death could be exchanged for the destruction of the Buddha in the world, the old master would even laugh and smash himself into the knife.
Dong Shengren was a noble man, even if many of his ideas were out of date.
And Li Yeyin also saw through this.
After the exchange of Dong Shengren's affairs, Qu Lang saw the sunset outside the Ming Hall, and then got up to say goodbye.
Li Yeyin didn't hold back, and when he saw the Qingyou carriage disappear into the alley, he sighed and said, "Qu Lang is a real warrior. Even if he can't see the future, even if he commits a crime, as long as there is a glimmer of hope for recovery, he will fight desperately. Even if there is no sunlight on the road ahead, there is only darkness. β
"Hell and heaven are the difference between the human heart. Li Yunuan said softly, "Being with the most important person, whether you go to heaven or hell, you are just as happy." β
"But I don't like it," Li Ye groaned, "the person I like must go to heaven, and if I see her in hell, I will tear down hell and become heaven!"
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Back at the princess's mansion, it was already the beginning of the lights.
Qu Lang has always been liked by the princess, even if he missed the time, he did not encounter any difficulties, and the steward's office took a vacation, dined, and prepared to rest after bathing.
However, as soon as the coat was hung up on the screen, I heard a rapid knock on the door outside, it was Mama Li who was ordered by the princess to ask Qu Lang to go to the warm pavilion immediately.
Qu Lang didn't dare to slack off, hurriedly got dressed, trotted all the way to the warm pavilion, knelt inside, stopped in front of the steps, and flattered: "The slave has seen Her Royal Highness the princess." β
Before he could raise his head, there was a warm and heavy pressure on his neck, and the princess's jade feet stepped on it.
I only heard Princess Jing Yingying say: "The dog slave knows that he is back!"
"The dog slave is doing things for the princess, how dare he delay the time to come back. Qu Lang said cautiously, the arrogant face that once made the first flower of Jinling fall in love at first sight is now full of servile faces.
Princess Jing didn't move her feet, her big toe was forceful, and her cervical spine squeaked, and she said: "The few guests invited this time are as powerful as rumored?
The entire Luoyang City knows that Princess Chen Guo fell into a state of semi-madness because of the prince of the Southern Tang Dynasty, but only a few people know that Princess Jing hired a master of the rivers and lakes in the name of spiritualism, and cut off Kuze's henchmen by means of assassination.
In fact, except for being obsessed with Li Yeyin, most of the rest of the time, Princess Jing was worthy of the ruthless arrogance of the Tuoba royal family.
Qu Lang said cautiously: "The long journey is inevitably tiring, but looking at their appearance and skills, they are indeed unmistakable." The slave maid had arranged for them to live in the name of the princess. In a few days, we will find out if they live up to their reputation. β
Listening to Qu Lang's answer in an orderly manner, Tuoba Jing let go of the foot that stepped on his neck.
"Qu Lang, you are a southerner, and you are a former friend of Yeyin. Can you tell me...... Nightmite ...... Why did he not enter the city?He didn't want to see me, did he blame me for being useless, and still unable to avenge him?" She muttered, taking off Princess Chen's gorgeous clothes, Tuoba Jing was just a poor person trapped by love.
Qu Lang didn't answer, not ashamed of his deception, he clearly knew that at this moment, silence was the best commentary.
Tuoba Jing is the daughter of the grassland, and her attitude towards love is also the enthusiasm and fierceness that the Central Plains woman can not imagine. She likes Li Yeyin, to the point where she can fight against the national teacher for him. If she knew the truth, Li Yeyin's heart had never left a place for her, not even the most marginal corner. Her pride will surely collapse on all fronts, and even affect their plans for restoration.
She paced slowly, the brocades rubbing against each other, rustling.
"He likes to lie to me, and I like to be cheated by him. He is my calamity, a life that I cannot escape or cross. I miss him, I miss him very, very much......"
Talking to herself, Tuoba Jing suddenly kicked Qu Lang's waist, and kicked and scolded: "You are also a liar! You southerners don't have a good thing! You all lie to me and deceive me!" scolding and scolding, her voice gradually lowered, and the girl fell to the ground helplessly, whimpering and crying.
Qu Lang knew Tuoba Jing's temper, she didn't allow anyone to see her vulnerability, and listened to the whimpering get worse, so she knelt down, retreated to the door, and kowtowed: "Slave maid...... Quit. "Immediately get behind the door without waiting for permission.
Sure enoughβ
Bang bang!
The two copper kettles were smashed out by Tuoba Jing at the moment when he hid well, and the bronze utensils fell on the gold bricks with a sonorous sound.
"Get out!"
In the warm pavilion, there was a scolding voice from Tuoba Jing.