Early in the morning, outside the Anhua Gate of Chang'an City, a team of dozens of people was waiting to set off. Huo Ranwen A few feet away from the team, the four of them said goodbye to each other. It was Leng Xiaoxiao and Ye Suiyun who were dressed in cloth, and the other two were Qin Yiyan and Zhu Jianqiu.

Leng Xiaoxiao poured four stoneware bowls full of wine, held them up with both hands and said, "It's a long way to Shaozhou, please take care of your uncle and Mr. Zhu." I hope that he will return one day and lead the Tiance Mansion to regroup. The four of them drank their wine.

Qin Yiyan sighed and said, "This time, the emperor relegated the two of us to Shaozhou, and I don't know if there will be a day to return, and the marshal is now also relieved of his military power." is small, Tiance Mansion can only rely on you to support it. ”

Leng Xiaoxin was sour, but he said forcefully on his face: "Uncle, where is it, when the emperor finds out the truth and understands Li Linfu's treacherous scheme, he will return your innocence, don't be discouraged." Even Ye Suiyun could hear it, these words were just comfort, not to mention Qin Yiyan's generation.

Zhu Jianqiu said: "Xiaoxiao, today's policy is weak, and it has been suppressed by Li Linfu many times, and it has been in danger several times, all thanks to the prince's mediation. Therefore, if Li Linfu wants to deal with us, the first thing is to bring down the crown prince. In any case, you need to take care of the prince, and you need to remember that. Leng Xiaoxiao nodded and agreed. Zhu Jianqiu said again: "You are now in the court, which is different from the past. Think twice about what to do and don't go on a rampage. Keep in mind that the emperor's most jealous subordinates have selfish intentions and collusion with each other. This time, Wei Jian and I denounced Shaozhou and Liangzhou respectively, which is the reason. It is necessary to know that if you are not careful, Tiance Mansion will suffer a catastrophe. Leng Xiaoxiao still nodded silently.

Qin Yiyan laughed and said, "Why is it so heavy, who knows what will happen in the future." I can trust Tiny. Come, drink another bowl with my uncle. As he spoke, he stuffed the wine bowl to Leng Xiaoxiao, and the two of them drank another bowl.

Zhu Jianqiu pulled Ye Suiyun to his side and said, "Ye Shaoxia, I'm afraid that I will have to rely on you for more help in the future." ”

Ye Suiyun secretly thought that he was trembling every day, and he didn't even dare to show his true face, how to talk about helping the dignified Tiance Mansion, hugged his fists and said: "Mr. is serious, Xiaoxiao and I even make friends, but as far as we can, the younger generation is duty-bound." I'm afraid that I'm now wearing a sinful body, and my heart is powerless. ”

Zhu Jianqiu shook his head with a smile and said, "Xiaoxiao shoulders the safety of Tiance Mansion, and you are the fortune of the world. Ye Suiyun was stunned for a moment, not knowing what he meant, but Zhu Jianqiu didn't say much, patted him on the shoulder, turned his head and said, "It's not too early, I'll wait on the road." A few people said goodbye, Qin Yiyan beckoned the team in the distance, and the group headed towards Shaozhou.

Looking at the departing team, Leng Xiaoxiao was silent. In order to make him happy, Ye Suiyun asked, "I heard that you have been promoted again." Leng Xiaoxiao nodded and said, "Yesterday, the emperor named me General Guide, temporarily acting as the commander of Tiance Mansion. Ye Suiyun didn't understand the size of this official position, but pretended to be surprised: "It's a general, it sounds really majestic, it's really yours." ”

Leng Xiaoxiao flattened his mouth, not very excited, no matter what happened in the past, there were three people to solve it, such as his father-in-law Li Chengen, uncle Qin Yiyan, and Mr. Zhu Jianqiu, although he also came up with ideas from time to time, after all, it was not himself who made the final decision. Now, all of a sudden, I am the sole leader, and I will inevitably have some lack of confidence in my heart.

Ye Suiyun also vaguely guessed Leng Xiaoxiao's worries, in the final analysis, he was just a young man in his twenties, no matter how smart he was, he couldn't help but be immature. It's no wonder that Zhu Jianqiu's parting words were entrusted to him, and the funny thing is that in terms of mature experience, he is far worse than Leng Xiaoxiao.

Leng Xiaoxiao asked, "Later, will you go to the poetry meeting held in the palace?" Ye Suiyun thought for a moment and asked, "Two days ago, Xiyao also received an invitation. What does that do? Leng Xiaoxiao said: "I heard that this poetry meeting was initiated and hosted by Li Yunrao, and the emperor also supported it." It is said that many celebrities were also invited. This Princess Xuanning likes to do strange things. Ye Suiyun shook his head and smiled: "Just listening to the word poetry meeting, I know that it is not my place to go." ”

Leng Xiaoxiao said with a difficult face: "I was designated by Li Yunrao to attend, and I can't hide." Ye Suiyun remembered something and asked, "Will that Chao Heng participate?" Leng Xiaoxiao didn't understand how he could pay attention to Chao Heng, and said: "It's not good to say, but I heard that Master Chao is also a famous poet, so it's possible." ”

The sun is square to the west, at the north end of the Daming Palace, located in the middle of the royal residence by the Taiye Pool, at this time the crowd is crowded, most of them are young women, are chatting happily. Along the edge of the lake, there are several tables lined with fruits, refreshments, and drinks for people to enjoy.

Ye Suiyun was wearing iron protection at the moment, following behind Tang Xiyao, his eyes kept searching among the people, pondering that Chao Heng might come to the meeting, and he must not miss this opportunity. The strange thing was that there were some young people in their teens and twenties in front of him, and he couldn't help but mumble in his heart.

Li Yunrao, who was in the distance, saw the two of them, jumped all the way, grabbed Tang Xiyao's hand and said, "It's so late, it's a worry for Princess Ben." If you don't, I'll be in vain. ”

Tang Xiyao was confused and puzzled: "Why is this?" ”

Before Li Yunrao could answer, Ye Suiyun couldn't help but ask, "Princess, is Lord Chao Heng here?" ”

Li Yunrao's eyes flashed, and she asked rhetorically, "He? What is he doing as an old man? ”

Ye Suiyun's heart was half cold, and said, "What, isn't this a poetry meeting?" Why didn't you invite Lord Chao? ”

Li Yunrao glanced at him and said, "The poetry meeting is just a beginning, and the people invited by this princess today are all strictly restricted." No one over forty years of age or older or who has a family is allowed to come. ”

Ye Suiyun was puzzled: "Why is this? ”

Li Yunrao said angrily: "You are so stupid, naturally it is for a blind date." Ye Suiyun and Tang Xiyao shouted in unison: "Blind date!" ”

Li Yunrao said: "That's right." Xiyao, let me tell you, whether you know it or not, this princess has invited the famous prince and grandson of Chang'an City, and you are dazzled by it. If you don't like any of this, there's an ultimate weapon in the end that will surely satisfy you. What do you think? Is this princess a good friend? ”

Tang Xiyao couldn't cry or laugh, secretly thinking that it was only because she was worried that Ye Suiyun would attract attention, so she never mentioned to Li Yunrao that she already had a crush, and she didn't want this reckless princess to act so upside down, and she didn't say hello. I knew that I wouldn't come anyway, so I said angrily: "You are really my good sister." ”

Li Yunrao was quite proud, and she didn't feel anything wrong at all, and said, "Then you don't need to say." Although she said it well, she actually had her own careful thoughts, if it weren't for the name of this poetry club, how could she call Leng Xiaoxiao Zhengda Guangming to herself, this is the right character. Thinking of the smugness, Li Yunrao couldn't help but laugh.

The two smiled bitterly at each other, and suddenly heard one of them: "Miss Tang, it's polite." The three of them looked over, and saw Yuan Mingya, who was dressed in a blue robe, nodding lightly to this side.

Tang Xiyao was surprised: "Why are you here?" ”

Yuan Ming Yawen said with a smile: "I arrived in Chang'an three days ago, and this time I came to congratulate the Tang Emperor on his birthday on behalf of my country." Yesterday, I received an invitation from the princess, Mingya has always admired the poetry culture of the Tang Kingdom, so she came to observe and learn. ”

Tang Xiyao tapped his head, grimaced and said, "Yes, I didn't expect it." Little brother, you are the crown prince of Japan, and it is natural for you to come to Chang'an to celebrate your birthday. ”

Yuan Mingya saluted Li Yunrao and said, "Your Royal Highness the Princess." ”

Li Yunrao's face was full of surprise and asked, "What, do you know each other?" ”

Yuan Mingya said: "A few days ago in Yangzhou, Mingya unfortunately contracted a disease, thanks to Miss Tang's help, she was cured. ”

Li Yunrao sighed and said, "No wonder. ”

Yuan Mingya's expression was calm, and she always had a faint smile. glanced at Ye Suiyun behind him, and stopped talking. Li Yunrao said to Tang Xiyao: "Go, Xiyao, this princess will introduce you to you, and all the young talents who come here today are famous young talents in Chang'an." Tang Xiyao couldn't put it off, so she could only smile bitterly.

Before leaving, Li Yunrao glanced at Ye Suiyun and said: "Wuyun, you also widen your eyes and tell you, in addition to the men, those girls are also the daughters of the princely family. But you'll have to get rid of the iron guy off your face first. Li Yunrao said and frowned and shook her head, and pulled Tang Xiyao away. Ye Suiyun couldn't help but look up to the sky and sigh, thinking that it was the ninth sister who was wise and resolutely not come.

When the second daughter walked away, Yuan Mingya said lightly: "Don't come to the young man's place." ”

Ye Suiyun pointed to his iron face and said with a smile: "City Lord, do you see me like this, am I harmed?" ”

Yuan Mingya said: "I have also heard about what happened to the young man. The so-called blessings and misfortunes lurk, misfortunes and blessings rely on, and today's difficulties are not the blessings of the coming day. Mingya believes that with the skills of a young man, there will be a day when he will be cleared of grievances. Ye Suiyun sighed.

Yuan Mingya said: "A few days ago, the person in charge of sea and land transportation in my mountain city caught a spy on a big ship that was about to return to Japan. When the commander in charge of the affairs of the big ship at that time counted the number of people, he noticed that this person was acting suspiciously among the other passengers, and he looked panicked. So he ordered it to be detained. ”

Ye Suiyun didn't know why he suddenly mentioned this, knowing that there must be a reason, he didn't dare to interrupt rashly. Yuan Mingya continued: "After this person was arrested, no matter what he asked, he was always silent, and later found something on him, please take a look at it. As he spoke, he handed something out of his sleeve. Ye Suiyun saw that he was holding a square peachwood card, the edge was wrapped in metal, with sharp edges and corners, and two words were written in the middle of the sign.

Ye Suiyun didn't know why, and shook his head. Yuan Mingya said: "What is written on it is the word 'Yuheng'. Ye Suiyun still didn't understand, and asked, "What does that mean?" Yuan Mingya didn't answer, turned the wooden sign upside down, and saw that the back was written 'Sikong Zhongping'.

Ye Suiyun had specially recognized these four words, so when he saw them, his heart was shocked, and he couldn't help but whisper: "Sikong senior." ”

Yuan Mingya said: "Judging from the information collected by Rilun Mountain City, this card is the token of the Haoqi Alliance under the imperial court of your country - the Long Sky Order, a total of seven, divided into the hands of the seven altar masters. Ming Ya had personally experienced the night of the decisive battle between Qixiufang and Saltless Island, and knew that the young man and this Sikong Jun knew each other, so she came to tell her. ”

Ye Suiyun took the wooden card, thinking of what Zhang Shuyuan said before, Sikong Zhongping died of a sudden illness, and now this wooden card appeared so strangely, how could he not be suspicious, and asked, "Where is that person?" ”

Yuan Mingya said: "It's a pity that when I received the wooden card and information, I was already on the way to Chang'an, so I couldn't take him to arrive with me, I have ordered people to be sent to Chang'an, I'm afraid I will have to wait a few more days." ”

Ye Suiyun's thoughts fluctuated, thinking that Sikong Zhongping's death had changed drastically, and he couldn't help but be in a daze.

I don't know how long it took, but I heard Tang Xiyao say: "Look who's coming." Ye Suiyun came back to his senses, and then realized that Yuan Mingya was no longer there. But when he saw Tang Xiyao walking back, he was followed by two people, and the one on the left was tall and thin, and after seeing it clearly, he was surprised to find that it was Qi Yufeng. The girl on the right has bright eyes, but it is Murong Yunqing, a long-lost disciple of the Qin Saint.

When the three of them approached, Tang Xiyao nodded his chin to Ye Suiyun and whispered: "He has a special identity now, so you just pretend not to know him, but don't show your feet." ”

Qi Yufeng glanced at Ye Suiyun coldly and said, "His business has nothing to do with me. Murong Yunqing in the back smiled at Ye Suiyun and squeezed his eyes, and didn't say much.

Qi Yufeng turned his head and looked at Tang Xiyao in a daze, and said, "Senior sister, are you okay these days?" This plain greeting, but I don't know how many days and nights have hung in his heart, and today I finally have the opportunity to say it. Since Tang Xiyao's disappearance, Qi Yufeng has searched for many places to no avail. Dongfang Yuxuan heard about the causes and consequences of the Junshan Rebellion, and did not want Wanhua Valley to be involved, so he sent a message to Qi Yufeng and ordered him to return to the valley to retreat. The master sent several messages urging him, but Qi Yufeng finally did not dare to disobey and had no choice but to return. Although others have returned, how can they be deeply concerned in their hearts, as the saying goes, care is chaos, and the days in the valley have been tormented, almost driving this great disciple of Wanhua Valley crazy. Finally got the news not long ago that Tang Xiyao was safe and sound, and arrived in Chang'an on behalf of the Tang Gate. Qi Yufeng remained silent, it happened that Yan Zhenqing, the teacher who had taught him calligraphy since childhood, was going to leave the valley and enter Beijing, so Qi Yufeng took the opportunity to ask the master to go with him, he was worried that he would not be allowed, so he specially pulled Murong Yunqing to ask for help. Dongfang Yuxuan saw the eager expressions of the two young people, and thought that Chang'an was different from Junshan, and the news of Tang Xiyao's safety came, which made him relieved, so he agreed.

The three of them trekked in the dust and wind, and finally arrived in Chang'an early this morning. Qi Yufeng, who was already anxious, inquired all the way to Yonghefang, but was told that Tang Xiyao had entered the palace to participate in the poetry meeting. He turned back and asked Yan Zhenqing for help. Before Yan Zhenqing entered the valley, he served as the palace servant of the imperial court, and he had a lot of connections in the capital. Tang Xiyao saw that Qi Yufeng's expression was quite haggard, and he also said that he was tired from the journey, and he didn't go to his heart.

At this time, someone said: "Brother Qi, I didn't expect you to come too." A few people turned their eyes, only to see two people coming side by side, and it was Leng Xiaoxiao who spoke, and he and Qi Yufeng were also old acquaintances. Look at the other person who is heroic, it is the long-lost disciple of the Pure Yang Palace. When Murong Yunqing saw that it was him, the brilliance in his eyes increased greatly, and he actually blushed involuntarily.

Yan Wuwu ignored everyone first, walked straight to Ye Suiyun, and patted him on the shoulder vigorously, and then hugged his fists to greet the others. Leng Xiaoxiao smiled slightly bitterly, and before entering the palace, he told Ye Suiyun about Yan Wuwu, just because he was afraid that he would not be able to hold his breath, and when he saw his old friend at first glance, he would be out of the way. I didn't think this guy cared. Fortunately, he didn't say a word, and he knew the severity.

Several young people have known each other for a long time, and they are all happy to meet this time, chatting non-stop. It turned out that Yan Wuwu also followed the master and uncle to Chang'an for a few days. Pure Yang Gongsu is friendly with Tiance Mansion, so it lives next to each other. Yan Wuwu heard that there was this poetry meeting, and there was nothing to do, so he made an appointment with Leng Xiaoxiao, and it was not until he entered the palace that he learned that Ye Suiyun was also here, and he couldn't help but be surprised. can see this friend who has been missing for a long time, according to his own temperament, why should he be dragged to drink a hundred and eighty bowls of wine first, but he has no choice but to know that the current situation is difficult, so he has to forcibly restrain himself.

A few people were chatting heartily, but they heard a commotion in the crowd, and a few people looked at it, only to see many girls by the lake dancing with their eyebrows, looking excited, some covering their mouths and smiling, some eyes full of expectation, and even more couldn't help but whisper, but everyone had one thing in common, all of them were facing in one direction.

Looking at this situation, Tang Xiyao and the others naturally understood that this must be a big man who didn't know what kind of big man came, and he was very valued by these young ladies and ladies. Looking in the direction, after a while, I saw a group of girls hugging a young man to the lakeside venue. Look closely at the man's very young age, about twenty-seven or eighteen years old, long and elegant, handsome, with a three-point Zhuoyi air, wearing a yellow and white high-necked waist brocade robe, a gold-edged wind pattern belt around the waist, even more symmetrical and slender, the most peculiar sideburns wearing a small yellow flower. In the distance, everyone couldn't help but suddenly understand, who is this person, and with such a demeanor, it is no wonder that all the women are flocking to it.

Li Yunrao was talking and laughing beside her, and she said: "Thank you Shen Gongzi for not disliking me for not disliking me for this little poem, how worried is this princess that you won't come?" The man smiled and said: "What did the princess say, I am fortunate to participate in the grand event, and Zhuang Xing can't ask for it." What's more, it was an invitation from Her Royal Highness the princess, even if Han Sheng really had any mundane affairs, he would ignore it and come anyway. ”

Tang Xiyao heard it clearly, and thought: "It turns out that he is Shen Zhuangxing, it seems that the ultimate weapon that Yun Rao said is this person, just looking at it, it really deserves its reputation." ”