Chapter 17 Meritorious service
After hearing Leng Shuang's words, Leng Yue fell to the ground all of a sudden, she covered her chest, and shouted with a pale face: "What nonsense are you talking about? I didn't steal a man, don't frame me, no matter how you slander me, I won't admit it. ”
Leng Shuang snorted coldly and looked at Leng Yue with disdain.
In fact, Leng Yue is not ugly, but very beautiful, but it belongs to that kind of weak beauty, especially Leng Yue's eyes, which are round and black, and look very clear and pure.
"Sister, how can you lie to me? I didn't do anything to be sorry for you, sister, I beg you, don't slander me. Leng Yue pleaded.
Leng Shuang's expression was faint, and she said, "Okay, you don't have to pretend, I don't believe you." ”
"Sister, you misunderstood me." Leng Yue's tears fell: "I don't, I really don't, why don't you believe me." ”
Leng Shuang frowned: "Okay, Leng Yue, you don't have to explain, don't think, I don't know your thoughts, I'm just too lazy to pay attention to you." ”
"You!"
Seeing that Leng Shuang didn't believe herself anymore, Leng Yue didn't explain anymore, she took a deep breath, wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes, and said, "Whatever you want." ”
After speaking, Leng Yue turned around and left.
Leng Shuang sat on the chair and looked out the window, she couldn't help but shake her head, Leng Yue, why are you bothering? I know that you have a mind for me, but I can't let you succeed, I have been your second brother's daughter-in-law all my life.
Cold Frost secretly warned herself in her heart, although she warned herself like this, but she still had some faint worries in her heart.
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After Gu Tingyu left the Leng family, he traveled all the way, and finally returned to the capital three days before the New Year.
He traveled all the way with his soldiers and returned to the capital.
In the barracks on the outskirts of the city, he happened to meet a group of officials, who greeted him here, Gu Tingyu hurried all the way back, and he didn't take a break at all, at this time, he was a little tired and out of breath.
Everyone gathered around Gu Tingyu and patted Gu Tingyu on the back, Gu Tingyu always had a cold expression on his face, and they were all used to it.
"Lord Wang, you are finally back, the emperor has been waiting for you to come back for many days." An old minister said to Gu Tingyu.
Gu Tingyu bowed slightly and said, "Okay." ”
Gu Tingyu followed everyone to the banquet hall of the palace, Gu Tingyu took a look, except for an old man, among these people, there were only Gu Tingxuan and several princes left.
Gu Tingyu's face instantly turned cold, did these people slap him, or did they have other plans?
"Long live the emperor." Gu Tingyu shouted.
"Tingyu, you are finally back, my father still thinks that you will not come back, you are not in the capital during this time, and I, the imperial brother, am very worried about you."
"Your Majesty, don't worry, my brother is fine, but he was too busy, so he didn't come back to visit you in time." Gu Tingyu said with a smile.
"Well, it's good to come back, you are the youngest general in our Dongyang Kingdom, you should exercise well, at this time, you also need to study more." The Emperor said.
"Your Majesty, don't worry, my brother understands, Emperor, I still have something to do, so I'll leave first."
"Okay." The emperor nodded in agreement.
After Gu Tingyu finished speaking, he left in a hurry.
"Your Majesty, look at this Gu Tingyu, he is really getting more and more arrogant, he not only disobeys me, but also disrespects you so much, he doesn't take you in his eyes at all." The prime minister on the side said in a weird manner, he has never been waiting to see Gu Tingyu.
"Oh? If I don't take him in my eyes, then who will put me in my eyes? The emperor raised his eyebrows and looked at the prime minister.
The prime minister immediately knelt on the ground and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, Weichen has absolutely no criticism, Weichen just said what he thought in his heart, after all, you are the Ninety-Five, the most noble monarch on this continent, but he actually despises the emperor's authority so much, this is a crime that deserves death." ”
"The prime minister is right, Brother Huang, you can't forgive him." Gu Tingxuan also stood beside the prime minister and echoed.
"Oh? Since the emperor has said so, I must be trying to make an example of the monkey, I have decided, this time I will let you go to the northwest to quell the chaos. The emperor said lightly.
Gu Tingxuan's eyes were wide open, he was unwilling, why let him go, he had always wanted to seek a job by the emperor's side, but because he didn't understand military affairs, he had no way to get the emperor's favor.
"Brother Huang, this northwest is far away from the capital, and the people there live a difficult life, everything will depend on you after you go." The Emperor continued.
The emperor's words made Gu Tingxuan frown, all these years, he had been looking for an opportunity to go to the northwest.
But there has been no suitable opportunity, and now the emperor actually let him go to the northwest, wouldn't it be clear that he would not be given a chance to play.
"Brother Huang, the younger brother is willing to receive the decree, how far is this northwest from the capital?" Gu Tingxuan asked.
"Two thousand miles." The emperor said lightly.
Gu Tingxuan was stunned for a moment, and then said: "Brother Huang, my brother has always been weak, I'm afraid I won't be able to go, so my brother should stay in the capital, lest someone take advantage of it." ”
He had already paid attention to it in his heart, even if he went to the northwest, he would not let Gu Tingyu feel better, this time Gu Tingyu was unkind, so don't blame him for being unjust.
The emperor sighed, this son of his, with an upright and kind personality, over the years, he couldn't bear to force him to do those things that violated his conscience, and only hoped that he would be able to come back smoothly when he was out to fight.
"You're not feeling well? Then stay in the capital to recuperate, so that you can save your labor, after all, your current physical condition is really not suitable for killing the enemy. The Emperor dissuaded.
Gu Tingxuan lowered his head, looking like he wanted to speak and stopped: "But Brother Huang, I don't worry about the family, there are only mothers and children in the family, I want to be by their side." ”
"Your mother is in good health, but she is now pregnant and needs to recuperate, so you are not allowed to go to the northwest this time." Gu Tingyu categorically refused.
Gu Tingxuan raised his head and looked at Gu Tingyu in surprise: "Brother, I don't want to stay at home, I want to go to the northwest with you." Gu Tingxuan insisted on saying.
"You want to go to the Northwest with me, have you forgotten what I once said? The environment in the northwest is harsh, and the wind and sand there are also very strong, so after you go, how much hardship do you have to endure before you can come back. Gu Tingyu said coldly.
Gu Tingxuan was silent, how could he dare to forget what Gu Tingyu said?
"Brother, can you help me bring some clothes, I don't want my mother and sister to worry." Gu Tingxuan said.
Gu Tingyu did not speak.
"Tingxuan, listen to your brother, your body is not suitable for such a dangerous place, you are now the king of a country, you must know how to take care of yourself." The emperor said.
His son, from childhood to adulthood, he has never treated him badly, but he just doesn't grow up, and his head is thinking about how to fight for power all day long, which makes the emperor hate him very much.
"Okay, you go home, I want to discuss the government with a few ministers." The Emperor said.
As soon as his words fell, other ministers knelt on the ground and said in unison: "The emperor is wise and martial, and the ministers admire him." ”
Gu Tingyu stood in place, his face became very ugly, this group of old foxes is really a wall grass, they have changed so quickly, they are really not simple characters.
When Gu Tingyu walked to the threshold, he suddenly stopped, turned around, and said, "Brother Huang, I have one more thing to tell you, the candidate for going to the northwest this time has already been decided, it is the Eighth Emperor Uncle, you don't have to worry about him." ”
"Oh? Uncle Eight? The emperor asked suspiciously, he knew that the Eighth Emperor Uncle was unlearned, and this time he was actually arranged to go to the northwest, which really surprised him.
"Although Uncle Eight Emperor doesn't know how to learn, but over the years, he has also been conscientious and loyal, if he is allowed to go to the northwest, maybe, it will have a miraculous effect." Gu Tingyu said.
"How do you know?" The emperor asked.
"I sent someone to find out last night, the form of the Northwest, I think this reason is enough to reassure you." Gu Tingyu said.
"Well, in that case, then you can step aside." The Emperor said.
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After Gu Tingyu walked out of the imperial study, he left the palace directly
Finish.
At this time, it was autumn, the autumn harvest had already begun, he didn't know what kind of predicament he would encounter when he went to the northwest this time, he only hoped that he could do his best to protect his life and live up to the emperor's entrustment.
The conditions in the northwest are relatively difficult, especially the soldiers in the northwest, who eat some wild vegetables, and even eat tree bark many times, and sometimes even dry food, such living conditions make Gu Tingyu feel very uncomfortable, but there is no way, he can only grit his teeth and persevere.
The conditions in the northwest are very poor, but there is a different kind of excitement in his heart, perhaps, the environment in the northwest will be an opportunity for him to change his life, if the northwest can survive safely, his future in the future will definitely be limitless.
"General Gu, you must be careful with your diet on this road, the environment in the northwest is not good, especially in the rainy season, once you encounter a heavy rain, it will affect your journey." An official reminded Gu Tingyu and said.
Gu Tingyu nodded and said, "I will definitely be careful, this time, I will definitely not let you down." ”
"Okay, with your words, the official will be relieved." The official said with a smile that he was just afraid that this frizzy general would make a mistake because of pride, and now it seems that his worries are completely unnecessary.
"Okay, General Gu, go back and rest first, you're tired these days, and this official should go back to rest." The official said with a smile.
"Okay." Gu Tingyu said with a smile and sent him away.
After sending off the officials, Gu Tingyu returned to his courtyard.
As soon as he arrived at the door, he smelled a scent.
This familiar taste made the corners of Gu Tingyu's mouth slightly curled, and a pleased smile appeared on his face.
"Mother." Gu Tingyu shouted softly.
"Hey, Tingyu, you're back, hurry up and wash your hands and eat, I've got all the food, just wait for you to come back to eat, you're busy during this time, I haven't taken good care of you, you hurry up and make it back." Mrs. Gu said.
"Yes." Gu Tingyu happily agreed.
During the meal, Gu Tingyu's appetite was very good, Mrs. Gu watched Gu Tingyu gobble up the food, the smile on her face became brighter and brighter, their son finally grew up, and the former gentleman finally became a responsible man.
Gu Tingyu ate and went to sleep, he was so tired that he sat on the carriage all night, and his whole body was sore.
He lay down on the bed, closed his eyes and fell asleep.
When Gu Tingyu woke up again, it was already the middle of the night, Gu Tingyu looked at the light coming in through the window, stretched his waist, he hadn't slept for three days, but he didn't feel tired at all, but was full of blood, as if it was full of limbs, giving him an indescribable pleasure.
Gu Tingyu changed his clothes and went out.
As soon as he opened the door, a chill rushed towards him, Gu Tingyu rubbed his arms, looking into the distance, he was going to leave for the northwest immediately, along the way, everything had to be careful, he only hoped now that he could arrive in the northwest safely, and then there, make contributions.
His goal is very clear, only by obtaining meritorious services on the battlefield can he gain the favor of the emperor, he can have a place in the capital, and he may also marry a wife and have children.