In the imperial study room of the Imperial Palace of the Emperor of the Li Kingdom.

The emperor looked at the front of the case, full of stacks of official documents, and sighed.

"Little Liu, you have to hurry. If it's okay to say on weekdays, this desert country war is about to start. I don't have that much energy, so I'm going to help you. ”

Although there was no intelligence from the front line yet, intuition told the emperor. The war is approaching.

And the people of the court are still intoxicated with fighting and seizing the throne.

The recital in front of the emperor is what Sima Liang has been doing these days. And that's still a small part of what is left.

More of them have been suppressed by him and Yang Zhong.

"Internal and external troubles. But it's a lot better than it was twenty years ago. ”

Bang bang bang.

There was a knock at the door.

"Your Majesty, there is something important to repay." Zhao Gonggong's voice came from outside the house.

"I don't have a hunch, do I." The Emperor muttered quietly.

He sighed and put down the piece.

"Lao Zhao, come in."

Crunch.

Crunch.

Father-in-law Zhao walked in lightly.

After the salute, the emperor gave him a seat to sit and talk about things.

"Sit down. Let others do it in the future, and there is no shortage of you. ”

The emperor glanced at the face of Gonggong Zhao. A worried look was revealed.

Recently, the other party's complexion has been getting worse and worse, which makes him a little scared.

Gonggong Zhao was not the first eunuch to take care of the emperor, but there was no one who accompanied him the longest.

And he had seen this situation many times, even before the death of several older fathers-in-law.

Without warning, it then took a sharp turn.

In the end, he passed away soon after.

Maybe this is the common problem of eunuchs.

But the lonely emperor did not want to accept this reality.

Compared with the emperor's sad face, Zhao Gonggong smiled indifferently.

He knew he might be near, but he didn't care anymore.

Such a wonderful life, even if he is a eunuch, Zhao Gonggong is very satisfied.

"Thank you, Your Majesty. The slave has been running around with His Majesty all his life, so how can he come down. Besides, those fathers-in-law, before leaving, didn't they also stop? Maybe, the minions will not stop, and they can still ......"

"Shut up, I don't want to hear you say this." The emperor's tone was not good.

Zhao Gonggong did not get angry in the face of the emperor's stern reprimand. If it weren't for the preservation of the other party, it felt like he would have laughed.

After decades of companionship, the two understand each other's thoughts.

But there should be a scene, there must still be a scene.

Zhao Gonggong saluted and made amends.

"It's Your Majesty, the slave is too talkative."

"You old Zhao, really." The Emperor snorted.

Zhao Gonggong smiled and said nothing.

"Tell me, it's not a matter of the Northwest."

Zhao Gonggong was not surprised that the emperor guessed what he wanted to say.

He nodded.

"The Northwest spies have come to report that the border of the Moguo is almost assembled. Not surprisingly, it's been a few days. ”

The Emperor sighed.

"It's just that this juncture may affect the sixth man's side. He hasn't come back yet. ”

Zhao Gonggong showed a worried expression.

"Indeed, His Royal Highness the Sixth Prince has not returned yet. In case of Saki Country, if it is swaying, it is very likely that people will be detained. Your Majesty, do you want to adjust the covenant and settle down the Qi country? ”

The Emperor shook his head.

He knew that compromising now would be detrimental to Sima Liang.

State-to-state dealings are not simply an exchange of interests. There is also the difference between active and passive.

The emperor didn't really care about things.

He couldn't let Li Guo show that he cared about Qi Guo taking sides.

Because in this way, the other party may think that if he unites with Moguo, he can really pose a threat to Li Guo.

Although it is not 100%, but only if there is this possibility, the emperor will not do it.

He clearly opened this head, and it was difficult to grasp the initiative again.

"There is danger, but I believe in Little Six. And there are some old people in Saki Country, so they should keep him. ”

Speaking of which, the emperor was a little lacking in confidence. Then he added.

"I really can't do it, I'll think of another way."

The emperor was aware of some of the situation in the country. This is also the reason why he let Sima Liang go.

But even though he knew that the other party was unlikely to have an accident, he was still a little worried because of his father's identity.

Gonggong Zhao knew that he couldn't persuade the emperor, so he didn't say anything more.

The two were silent for a moment.

The emperor glanced at Gonggong Zhao.

"You go...... No, let people call Yang Zhong in and say that there is something to discuss. By the way, Zhao Yu, who is in the limelight, is also called. ”

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Zhao Gonggong bowed and retreated.

In Nuoda's imperial study, only the emperor was left.

"Now the attention of the courtiers is on Xiao Liu. It is estimated that the news from the northwest will be announced in a few days. Let's make plans for the coming year now. If the war goes well and Xiaoliu comes back, then it can be implemented earlier. ”

"While I can still do it, I need to help these boys block the wind,"

The Emperor pushed open a stack of official documents, then picked up a piece of paper and began to write.

At dusk, the pier of Qingquan Bay in the rugged country.

Qi Lan teased Qiuhua.

Although she killed the other party's father, she still likes this cute little guy very much.

"Shangguan Qiuhua, this name is not very good. However, the name will not be changed. Let's change your last name. You will be called Lan Qiuhua in the future. Good no good. ”

Qi Lan approached the other party's little face and teased it again.

The little guy can't speak, and even if he doesn't want to, he can't express it.

"Acquiesced, isn't it?"

Qi Lan was having a good time, and several people came to her side.

"Miss, it's time to go." The middle-aged boatman looked at Qi Lan with a smile.

"Brother Zhang has been taken care of by you these days." Qi Lan behaved very politely.

"It should. You're welcome. By the way, these two people, you can take them. There's no point in them staying here. Although there is one person who is basically abolished, he has also contributed to the association. ”

As he spoke, Jiang San walked to Zhang Lao's side. At the same time, the paralyzed killer was carried over on a shelf.

"Miss, let's go." Yan Yi, who was carrying the shelf, said hello.

The feeling of parting, plus a few days together. made Qi Lan a little sad.

She solemnly thanked the others.

"Now that Grandpa is gone, there are many hills in the meeting. Thank you so much for your willingness to help me. ”

Lao Zhang shook his head.

"It's like this in the meeting, and it is estimated that Qi Lao doesn't want to see it. It's a shame to say that as soon as Qi Lao died, we had no thoughts. Although he is in a foreign country, he also knows that the country of Li is becoming more and more stable. The likelihood of a rise is slim to none. Although there are some things that should not be said, there is really no need to rebel. ”

Yan Yi nodded in agreement.

A few people sighed for a while.

Then Lao Zhang's expression changed and he became worried.

"Now the people in the club are getting stranger and stranger. I don't know what exactly they're trying to do. Especially the Li family, who basically controlled the Qiguo court. But they don't want to govern the country at all, but make the country worse and worse. ”

"What kind of swallow-style trend is rising all day long, and the trend of corruption and extravagance is becoming more and more popular."

……

Lao Zhang's verbosity was really a bit long, which made the people present a little embarrassed. Especially Qi Lan.

She doesn't know much about the situation in Saki Country. The things that Lao Zhang said were not important to her who left immediately.

But out of politeness, several people still listened to what he said.

Put away the springboard, it's time to leave a few people. Lean against the boat and wave goodbye. Except, of course, the killer who can't move.

"I hope I'll see you again."

"There will be a date later."

"See you soon."

"Goodbye, miss."

Lao Zhang and Yan Yi on the shore also waved goodbye.

Wait until the ship leaves the port.

Several people returned to the cabin.

Qi Lan on the deck was still looking in the direction of Qingquan Bay.

"Sima Liang, will we ever see each other again in this life?"

"Perhaps, not coming back."

Qi Lan was a little lonely.