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Fan Xian sat on the couch, gently held his hand, and found that the wrinkles on his grandmother's hands were getting deeper and deeper, and there was a feeling of palpitations that he was about to be separated from his flesh and bones. After checking the pulse, he found that his grandmother only occasionally suffered from wind chills, and her body was fine, however...... After all, when you get older, the oil will run out, the lights will dry up, and you don't know how many years you can survive.

The thought of this lowered his mood, and the shock of the emperor who was downstairs at this time made him fall into silence.

After a long silence on the second floor, the old lady sighed and said, "What are you worried about?"

"I don't know what to do in the future?" Fan Xian looked at his grandmother's serious face and said with a smile, he knew that under his grandmother's serious face, there was a gentle heart hidden.

"You've been doing well in the last few years. The old lady's voice was a little low, although the conversation between their grandfather and grandson could certainly not be heard downstairs. She smiled kindly and rubbed Fan Xian's head, her tone and expression were full of pride and relief.

With the status and reputation that Fan Xian has achieved in the past three years, the old lady who taught this grandson single-handedly certainly has enough reasons to be proud.

"Those who travel a hundred miles are half ninety. Fan Xian patted his head self-deprecatingly and said, "I'm afraid that my head will suddenly fall off when I am halfway there." ”

The old lady looked at her grandson quietly, and said softly after a while: "Is it that Your Majesty came to the state and made you have some unlucky thoughts?"

Fan Xian lowered his head and thought for a long time, confirming what his previous spontaneous emotions were, and then nodded solemnly.

The old lady looked him in the eye. "You're old too, but there are some things I have to warn you about." ”

"Grandma, please. ”

"Our Fan family has never needed to stand in line...... And you. There is no need to stand in line, because we have always stood in front of His Majesty. The old lady said solemnly and earnestly: "Just guarantee this." Then you'll never make a mistake. ”

There are countless meanings implied in this sentence, but they are all based on the strongest trust in the emperor. Fan Xian glanced at his grandmother with some confusion. But he didn't dare to ask each other.

"What has been proven in thirty years, there is no need to doubt it. ”

Fan Xian didn't think so. He believes that history proves that things in the earth are often overturned by the future in the end. He thought for a moment and said, "But in such a situation. His Majesty's departure from Kyoto was too risky. ”

"You're going to give advice later?" said the old lady, looking at her grandson with a smile.

Fan Xian thought for a while and nodded: "It should be too late to rush back at this time." In fact, this is also a false statement. He knows it. Since the emperor came to the state at this time. I must have something very important in mind. It's not like you can rush back to the ground with a few words. Just as a courtier, especially to disguise a loyal and filial son. There were some things he had to say to his face.

The old lady smiled and said, "Then you can go." Otherwise, Your Majesty will be in a hurry. ”

Fan Xian also smiled. But he didn't leave right away. and carefully used the true qi of Tianyi to probe into the grandmother's body. checked the physical condition of the old man's home, left a few prescriptions, and gossiped with his grandmother for a while. Until the old man began to suffer from noon sleepiness. I pulled a thin towel for my grandmother. Tiptoeing downstairs.

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Go down to the first floor, and the book of the Ministry of Rites in the building. Qin Tian Jian Zheng. Eunuch Yao. The eyes of those people looking at Fan Xian were a little weird. These people didn't expect that Lord Xiao Fan would be so bold and stay on the second floor for so long, leaving His Majesty the Emperor waiting to talk to him for a long time.

In this world, people who dare to make Emperor Qingguo wait for so long. Probably only Fan Xian is alone. These bigwigs are wondering in their hearts that His Majesty's love for this illegitimate child is really to a very exaggerated level.

Fan Xian saluted these people and asked with a smile, "What about Your Majesty?"

The Ministry of Rites Shangshu smiled bitterly. Glancing out with his eyes, he showed him the way. Eunuch Yao couldn't help but smile and led Fan Xian out of the door. said: "Look at the osmanthus flowers in the garden." ”

The state is best known for its flower tea. Fan Shangshu and Fan Xian both like this mouthful, and every year the old house will be sent to Kyoto. Some of them were paid into the palace. Although the garden in the old mansion is not large, there is a corner that was also separated by Fan Xian. I planted some osmanthus flowers for mixed tea.

Walking outside the corner of the garden, Eunuch Yao leaned down and retreated, Fan Xian felt a little strange in his heart, the eunuch who was the leader of the imperial study was not serving by His Majesty's side, why did he run away?

And the old guy next to the emperor.

Fan Xian secretly took a breath of cold air, no wonder Eunuch Yao didn't have to be by the emperor's side. It turned out that there was another father-in-law on the side. He stepped forward and saluted the emperor, and at the same time turned to the side, and said to the eunuch as politely as possible without being abrupt: "Gong Hong's public security is good. ”

In front of the emperor, showing favor to the eunuchs was something that should never have happened. But Fan Xian knew that Gonggong Hong was not an ordinary person, and the emperor would also give him three points of respect and say hello himself. It shouldn't be a big deal.

Hong Siitch smiled slightly, glanced at Fan Xian, didn't say anything, and retreated behind the emperor.

The emperor took his eyes off the laurel tree in the garden, clapped his hands, turned back to Fan Xian and said, "I heard that you moved in to farm these trees?"

Fan Xian responded: "Yes, the garden of the old house is not big, and there were no trees planted in it before, so it looks a little boring, especially in spring and summer." The outside is tall and flowery, but the inside is too quiet, so a few were moved. ”

"Looks like you kid still have a little bit of fun. The emperor smiled and said, "When I lived in this courtyard, there was also a tree land, but it was discounted by the martial arts training of these people. ”

Fan Xian secretly said to himself, he had lived in this house for sixteen years, but he never knew that the emperor had also lived here back then, and the old lady's mouth was really tight.

He suddenly thought that his father and King Jing had mentioned the past, when His Majesty once took Chen Pingping and his father to play in Shanzhou, when His Majesty was just an unknown son. whereas

...... They met their mother and Uncle Wuzhu, so it was when they were at home. That is...... Well, the moment when the wheels of history began to turn?

Walking in the garden, gossiping with the emperor, Fan Xiandi's mood gradually became a little anxious, and he didn't know what opportunity he should find to open his mouth and persuade the emperor to return to Beijing quickly. The expression on his face began to look a little unnatural.

"I'm not a micro-service. As if guessing what Fan Xian was thinking, the emperor sneered and said, "Three days after I left Kyoto." It's been announced to the world, so don't worry too much. ”

Fan Xian's eyes widened and he asked in surprise, "Your Majesty...... Everybody knows you're here?"

"No, everyone knows that I am going to worship the heavens. The Emperor glanced at him. With his hands behind his back, he walked out of the garden first.

Fan Xian glanced at Gonggong Hong with some confusion. hurriedly followed, followed behind the emperor and asked, "Your Majesty, why doesn't the minister know about this matter?"

The emperor did not stop, and said with a sneer: "Lord Qincha, you have a good time at sea, how can you receive the will sent by me to Hangzhou?"

Fan Xian was embarrassed and didn't dare to answer.

The emperor paused, and said with some annoyance: "After all, you are a dignified and poor all the way. How can you leave your post without permission? I have already decreed that you will join the celestial procession. When you return to Hangzhou in the future, you will follow these procedures. ”

Fan Xian was slightly shocked after being embarrassed. It turned out that His Majesty's will had already been made clear to the world, and he would let himself, the messenger, join the ranks of worshipping the heavens. No wonder the coastal officials guessed the people on board. Just what the emperor said earlier. Obviously covering up himself...... Hey, it seems that after a few months of the Kyoto incident, His Majesty's mood doesn't seem to be so bad.

Seeing the emperor's footsteps out of the wooden door of the old mansion, the guards hidden in the shadows around and the officials in the courtyard followed, and for a while, the scene was extremely lively, Fan Xian couldn't help it anymore, caught up a few steps, and said in a low voice: "Your Majesty...... The situation in Kyoto is undecided, that is, the festival to the sky. Then the minister will escort His Majesty back to Beijing. ”

The emperor stopped, looked back at him with a smile, and said, "Since it is a sacrifice to the heavens, why do you want to go back to Beijing?"

Fan Xian replied slightly: "Worshipping the sky is naturally in the Qing Temple. ”

"There is more than one temple in Qingmiao. The emperor said lightly: "There is also a temple on Dadong Mountain. ”

Fan Xian's heart was shocked, and he couldn't speak for a long time, the emperor actually came all the way to Dadong Mountain to worship the heavens! No wonder there were very few scholars in the attendants with him, but the guys from the Ministry of Rites, Taichang Temple, and Qintian Supervisor followed...... Sacrifice to the heavens and waste storage, and these people are indeed needed. But why didn't he do it in Kyoto, but he had to go to the coast of the East China Sea? Isn't the emperor worried at all......

"I know what you're worried about. The emperor's expression was a little soft, as if he felt that this son was always thinking about the safety of his father, and his heart was commendable, and after thinking about it, he smiled and said: "Since you can't control your worries, well, the safety of my trip is all in your responsibility." ”

Fan Xian was shocked again, and smiled bitterly again and again, thinking about how he had taken such a drudgery for himself. At this time, he couldn't refuse, so he had to thank him.

"I'll see you on the docks later. The emperor knew what Fan Xian was going to do next, and after saying a word, he walked out of the mansion with Gonggong Hong and got into the carriage. Eunuch Yao and a group of attendants and ministers also followed.

Fan Xian stood at the gate of the mansion, looking at the slightly changing light around the street, knowing that the tiger guard and the swordsmen of the Supervision Yuan who accompanied him had followed, and he was slightly relieved. He summoned his hand, and Wang Qinian ran over from across the street, and said to Fan Xian with a shocked face: "My lord, it was ...... who went before."

Fan Xian nodded.

Wang Qinian swallowed his saliva with difficulty, lowered his voice and said, "Why did this master come here?"

Fan Xian's face was slightly gloomy, and he muttered, "No one knows why, but I only know that if something happens to him, I'll be finished." ”

If the emperor suffered an accident in the process of sacrificing heaven and earth, Fan Xian, who was the secretary of the Supervision Yuan and now had the responsibility of the guard, would naturally die an ugly death, at least those people in Kyoto would definitely wear this black pot on Fan Xiandi's head, but they themselves sat on the chair with a smile.

Fan Xian clenched his fists, smiled bitterly and laughed at himself, and said, "I don't want to be a sword...... The order of the hospital was passed down, and all the personnel in the hospital stationed on Shandong Road were mobilized. Wake me up, if anyone is close to Dadong Mountain within fifty miles, report to the first level. ”

Wang Qinian should go down.

Fan Xian said again: "Send an order to Jiangbei, and let Jing Ge take five hundred black horsemen to help Dongshan Road overnight." Deploy along the northwest line and cooperate with the local state army, and it is important to ensure that there are no problems...... If there is any abnormal movement, it will not be counted. ”

Wang Qinian glanced up at the adult, and the northwest of Dongshan Road pointed directly to Yanjing Cangzhou, which was where Yan Xiaoyi's camp was located. It's just that the two places are far apart, and Yan Xiaoyi really has the courage to rebel and kill the king. There was no way to move the army so far without alarming the imperial court.

"It's always best to be careful. Fan Xian lowered his head and said, extremely annoyed in his heart, the emperor played such a play. I don't know how many people will be frightened.

Wang Qinian took the order and left, and at this time, a man in cloth walked to Fan Xiandi's side. He bowed and said, "By Your Majesty's will, please command." ”

Fan Xian glanced at this person and said gently: "Deputy Commander, Your Majesty's personal defense is still familiar with you, if there is anything wrong, we will discuss it again." ”

The security of the Qingguo Imperial Palace was in charge of the forbidden army and the Ouchi guards, and the two systems were basically a set of teams back then. A few years ago, the commander of the Ouchi guard was Yan Xiaoyi, and the deputy commander was Gong Dian. Command the Praetorian Army and Guards.

After Fan Xian visited the palace at night in the fifth year of Qingli, the security and defense arrangements of the palace underwent a major change. Yan Xiaoyi was transferred to the governor of the northern part of the expedition, and the forbidden army and the guards were also divided into two. Today, the eldest prince is in charge of the forbidden army. And the guards in the palace were held by Eunuch Yao.

The person who was talking to Fan Xian at this time was none other than the deputy of the Great Prince, the deputy commander of the forbidden army. Fan Xian naturally spoke to him politely, but he didn't have to be cold, and asked directly: "How many people are coming from the forbidden army?"

"Two thousand. The deputy commander of the forbidden army replied respectfully: "They are all on duty outside the city of Shanzhou." ”

Fan Xian nodded, thinking to himself about the two thousand forbidden troops, plus

Those on the side are like forest masters. Security should be guaranteed.

He glanced back at the small two-story building in the corner of the old mansion, and was slightly distracted, thinking of the first time he left the land of Tangzhou. Grandma once said to be ruthless. At the same time, I also thought that my grandmother once said that my mother died because she was too gentle.

Fan Xian even thought of the words that his grandmother had said when he was a child. Those faintly truths. Suddenly, his heart moved—but he immediately suppressed it, sighed and shook his head.

Your Majesty's side is unfathomable, Uncle Wuzhu is not around, and neither are Shadow and Begonia. Add Wang Shisanlang himself. The power is not strong enough. And I'm far away in the state.,Can't remotely control the movement in Kyoto.。 The most important thing is...... Fan Xian must admit that until today. Emperor Lao Tzu is not bad to himself.

He laughed self-deprecatingly. I think this lust is waved out of my mind.

The deputy commander of the forbidden army didn't know that he was thinking about something rebellious. I thought that Lord Xiao Fan was worried about His Majesty's safety. After a few words of persuasion, he patted his chest and expressed his confidence.

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On the wharf of the state, the onlookers have long been evicted and are nowhere to be seen, and the fishing boats have already returned to the port, and the whole city seems to have arrived because of the middle-aged man in a light yellow robe on the wharf. and became extremely depressed and awe-inspiring.

There are only clouds in the sky and foam in the sea. The seagulls flying between the sky and the water do not seem to feel this pressure, and are still floating and floating very freely. Flying.

The birds foraged for food at sea, and their shrill calls woke up His Majesty the Emperor, who was contemplating on the docks.

He beckoned his hand back and said, "Come to me." ”

Fan Xian, who had been watching the emperor's figure under the wooden dock before, listened to this, jumped on the wooden plank, walked to the emperor's side, and moved slightly back. Look ahead, at the endless sea.

"One step further. The emperor folded his hands and did not look back.

Fan Xian was stunned, took a step further according to the order, and stood side by side with the emperor.

The sea breeze blew, and the hair on the side of the emperor's cheeks swept back, but there was no softness, but there was a few resolute and heart-wrenching feelings. At his feet, the waves were crashing against the rocks below the planks and turning into a snow. Two snows, countless snows.

"Keep your chest up. The emperor looked at the end of the sea and said to Fan Xian beside him, "I don't like you to pretend to be a wreck. ”

Fan Xian smiled slightly, understanding His Majesty's state of mind at this time, he naturally relaxed according to his words, stood side by side with him, and did not speak.

"The last time I came to Shanzhou, I wasn't even a prince. The emperor said slowly: "Chen Pingping stood behind him like Hong Siqi that day, your father ...... Fan Jian, just like you at this time, stood side by side with me, bathing in the sea breeze in this particularly clear place in Shanzhou. ”

"Since becoming the crown prince, Fan Jian no longer dares to stand side by side with me. ”

Fan Xian tilted his head slightly, and saw a hint of self-deprecation flashing at the corner of His Majesty's lips.

The emperor sneered and said: "When I sit on that chair and fight in the north and south, not to mention standing, there will be no one who dares to stand up straight and talk to me." ”

Fan Xian sighed appropriately.

"The three of us came to Shanzhou that day to relax, when Kyoto was in chaos, the two princes secretly fought in order to seize the heir, and the first emperor was just an inconspicuous Cheng prince. The emperor said indifferently: "We, the juniors, have no way to get involved, so we have to hide as far away from the land of right and wrong as possible." ”

He glanced at Fan Xian and said, "Actually, it's similar to what you think now, but you are much stronger now than you were back then." ”

Fan Xian smiled and said, "The key is the heart...... Not strong enough, some things, I don't know how to face them. ”

"I can't imagine that you still have a little pity for Cheng Qian. The Emperor turned back and said indifferently, "But it's good...... At that time, the three of us were on this pier, looking at the sea, but there was no pity for anyone in our hearts, we just thought about how to protect ourselves, how to survive...... I often think that when I looked at the sea that day, maybe I was just hoping that a fairy would suddenly appear on the sea. ”

Fan Xian was silent, knowing what the emperor would say next.

"There was nothing at sea, just like today. The Emperor said slowly, a smile on his lips again, "But when we turned back, we found that there was another woman on the dock, and her strange servant. ”

Fan Xian said longingly: "Actually, Erchen has been thinking about how you met your mother back then. ”

The emperor's body shook slightly, and he was shaken a little by Fan Xian's god, only to find that this kid actually said it subconsciously, and his lips couldn't help but show a very relieved smile.

However, he did not continue the topic, but said, "As I told you before, no one has ever dared to stand side by side with me...... But only your mother dares to ...... Whether you are the crown prince or the emperor, your mother dares to stand side by side with me, look at the sea, blow the sea breeze, and don't treat me as a special person at all...... Even, sometimes, they unceremoniously despise me. ”

The Emperor laughed at himself: "After her death, there will be no such person in this world anymore...... I don't expect you to inherit a few points from her, but I don't think you should be too cowardly and ruin my and your mother's prestige. ”

Fan Xian smiled bitterly and thought, this is because you are chasing the past and the present, so you allow me to stand for a while, as for the majesty...... It's better to be free, life matters.

"Your Majesty, let's go back to Beijing. Fan Xian finally said what he wanted to say, and said with a little worry: "I have been away from Beijing for too long, and I always ......."

Seeing that he wanted to speak and stopped, the emperor said coldly: "Say everything you want to say." You just want to say that you are afraid that someone will take advantage of my absence in Kyoto and have bad intentions. ”

The emperor looked at the sea, calmed down to the point of indifference, and said softly: "I am going to worship the sky by the sea, and I am abandoning the storage in a bright and bright way, just to see, who has the courage and guts, I want to see who is the world in the country today."