Outside Zhongjing City, in an ordinary Zhuangzi, in a secret room, two people are sitting opposite each other.

One of them is the Marquis of Laiyang, who is now wanted all over the world.

At this moment, he frowned and looked at the other side, "Senior brother, now that the imperial court has won successive battles, there is no chaos at all, how else can we act?" ”

One person on the other side spoke calmly, "I didn't expect that Concubine De and Xia Jingyun would have such determination, and Jiang Yuhu and Xia Yunfei would really be able to support the war in Northern Xinjiang." If this opportunity is missed, the possibility of wanting to cause chaos in the court is very small. ”

Laiyang Hou sighed, "The most important thing is that Zhao Qingsheng is the ancestor of your business, it has only been a long time, and the Black Ice Platform has almost been completely cleared by him, I heard that I have caught a lot of shadows under your hands, and if it continues like this, I am afraid that it will become unsafe here." ”

"If you really can't help it, then you can only be dangerous. The fish are dead and the net is broken, we are not happy, and we will not let them have a good time! ”

"How?"

"Let me have some planning."

The person on the other side stood up, walked to the window, and stared at the sky outside the window with a frown.

The light of the sky shone on his face, and it was the first Xuanhu of the Black Ice Platform of his predecessor who disappeared without a trace after fleeing! ——

In Zhongjing City, Yan Songwen personally held a small stack of official documents, walked into Wan Wenbi's workshop, and said with a smile: "Wanxiang, I have to work hard for you again today." ”

Wan Wenbi put down the pen with a smile, "It's all about worrying about you, so it's hard to talk about." Tired of sitting, Ji De walked with the old man and loosened his muscles? ”

Yan Songwen nodded, "It's what you want!" ”

The two slowly walked outside the small courtyard, and the atmosphere gradually became solemn.

"Recently, the imperial court has begun to rectify the rule of officials again, and many officials who are vegetarian have been replaced, and many young officials have been replaced, and it is rare to have such a vibrant scene in this officialdom!"

Yan Songwen snorted, "The actions of the officials are relatively large, and it is said that a new method for the assessment of officials is still being formulated, and Lord Wei has done a good job!" ”

Wan Wenbi nodded, "If everything goes well, the dynasty should have a new atmosphere, and old people like you and me should also enjoy their old age in peace, hehe." ”

"Wanxiang's words are not right, the more you sail through the waves and forge ahead, the more you need an old and serious person like you to be the ballast stone, hold the rudder steadily, so that you can go steadily and far!"

Wan Wenbi smiled, "Ji De's words also apply to you!" You, the Imperial Historical Tower, want to use the right of supervision given by Taizu so that you can use it well! ”

Yan Songwen stretched out his hand and looked at the ground, "Be careful." ”

Wan Wenbi patted his hand gently, "Hey, I'm old, I have to see you in the future!" ”

"What are you talking about, you are healthy!"

As they spoke, they walked slowly forward, both full of worry.

With the successive victories in the three wars on the frontier, the reputation of Xia Jingyun, the representative of the imperial court and the hardliners in the main war, has almost reached its peak.

And when the Northern Liang people, who seemed to outsiders to be irresistible, were beaten down by Xia Yunfei and Jiang Yuhu, not only did the Siye rebels see the resoluteness and strength of the imperial court, but their fighting spirit instantly weakened, and it became easier to clean up, and the opposition who was originally faint in the court also died down for a while and did not dare to move.

As a result, some reform measures began to be submitted to the central committee for discussion and gradually implemented.

Seeing that if this continues, sooner or later the power of the government will completely fall into Xia Jingyun's hands, and both of them can't sit still.

For those standing on the shore, with Xia Jingyun's ability and ability, this is a matter of time, it is better to conform to the time of the day, obediently obey, and you can get rich and safe.

But the people in the bureau don't look at it that way, and there are a few people who can get to this position who are not out of the ups and downs of the Huan Hai, and a few people who are the little rich and peaceful, and who are willing to live under the people's heart.

What's more, Xia Jingyun's ascension will not affect Wei Yuanzhi and the others, but it will directly threaten the two of them at the moment.

If Wan Wenbi doesn't think about a way, maybe it won't be long before he becomes a mascot again;

And Yan Songwen didn't try to stop it, maybe when he woke up one day, Bai Yunbian would not be against his waist and eyes, but directly replaced him.

Two people with direct conflicts of interest have quietly reached an alliance.

But the situation in the outside world, just like the weather at this moment, exudes bursts of gloom and chill.

However, the gloomy and cold in the eyes of these two people, for everyone in the Xia family, the weather was very good.

After Xia Yunfei won a big victory that surprised everyone and withstood the overall situation of the world, the Xia family was jubilant for a while, and Xia Zhang's was so arrogant that he almost asked [How do you know that my son is Xia Yunfei] when he met someone, but he didn't have to be happy for long, and the news from the north came out again.

Beiliang came from the country, and the society was stormy, seeing that Xia Jingyun was too busy to be at home every day, and his brows were tightly locked, the Xia family was also worried.

Fortunately, everything ushered in a turning point in a short period of time, and the two big victories of Anguo Junwang ignited the hearts of the people in Zhongjing City, and also swept away the haze in everyone's hearts.

There was nothing to do today, under Xia Jingyun's suggestion, Xia Li and Xia Zhang took Xia Ningzhen together, cleaned up, left the Hou Mansion, and took a good look at the bustling Zhongjing City in a relaxed mood.

Xia Li smiled and said: "Speaking of which, when I came to the capital, this is the first time I have come to visit the capital!" ”

Xia Zhang also nodded and agreed: "It was said that when the envoys of the Northern Liang left two days ago, it was a lively event, but unfortunately I couldn't see it with my own eyes!" ”

As for Xia Ningzhen, dressed in a turquoise dress, holding her mother's arm, with a pair of smart and shining eyes, she looked curiously at the prosperity in front of her, which was far better than Jiang'an County.

Behind the three were two silent guards.

After walking for a while, the three of them went into some ready-to-wear shops and rouge gouache shops from time to time to have a look, and then after learning the price, they silently retreated, complaining about the high prices in Zhongjing and the black hearts of merchants as they walked.

Then, they couldn't resist the temptation of the jewels and walked into the Stone Record.

The stone records that once belonged to the Shi family, after the collapse of the Shi family, were included in the royal inner court, and now it has developed better, and everyone in the Xia family can't help but shine when they look at those jewelry.

It's just that because the Xia family has lived in a simple place since they entered Beijing, and they didn't sit in the carriage with the logo of the Marquis of Jianning today, the steward on duty on the first floor didn't know the noble identity of these people, and they didn't pay much attention to it.

Fortunately, the three of them are not domineering people, and they don't care, they still look at them excitedly.

"Ning Zhen, look at this, these earrings are so beautiful! You must look good on it. ”

After looking at it for a while, Xia Li pointed to an emerald earring, with a little excitement in his expression, and the other two also surrounded him, Xia Zhang immediately nodded, "It's very good-looking, Ning Zhen, you can wear it and try it!" ”

Xia Ning's eyes flashed with a hint of surprise and excitement, but he immediately shook his head, "Don't do it, it's so expensive at first glance." ”

Xia Zhang's only then noticed the price tag, and gasped, "It's too, obediently, I want thirty taels of silver!" ”

"The girl is naturally beautiful, and it is her honor to be worthy of a girl with just a pair of earrings."

A rather handsome man smiled beside everyone and spoke, and then pointed skillfully to the little guy on the side, "Wrap up this son." ”

Then he handed out a silver ticket, took the jewelry box, handed it to Xia Ningzhen, and squeezed out a smile that he thought was chic, "In the Lower East City, Hong Junyan of the Hong family, where it is abrupt, I hope the girl will not blame." ”

He had already noticed this very good-looking girl, listening to the conversation, looking at the posture of being curious about everything, most of them were dirt buns who went to Beijing to visit relatives, which gave him the courage to open his mouth and hook up.

The folk customs of Daxia have not been poisoned by the great defense of etiquette, they are quite open, and things like fair ladies and gentlemen are also common, and even the little maids in the store are looking at it with interest.

As for the two well-trained guards of the Xia family, on the premise of ensuring safety, they would not rashly do anything to stop the main family before making a decision.

Xia Ningzhen hurriedly waved his hand and shook his head, "Thank you, but I can't ask for it." ”

Xia Zhangshi looked at this young man with interest, and secretly compared him with Dalang Erlang, not to mention my eldest lang, even Erlang can't compare, and he still wants to chase Ning Zhen, no, no, no!

Seeing Xia Ning's really helpless appearance, the young man was secretly proud like an experienced hunter, and began to fantasize about the joy of a beautiful concubine in Xinna, and said with a smile: "The so-called BMW gift hero, the girl is such a beauty, just a piece of jewelry, it is not worth mentioning." ”

Seeing that Xia Ning was really going to refuse, he said with a smile: "What's more, I have already bought it in Xia and don't give it to the girl, even if the money is spent in vain, the girl won't be so wasted, right?" ”

This is his tried and tested routine, and it is a good deal to deal with these outsiders who have never seen much of the world.

Sure enough, Xia Ning was really a little hesitant, so he took advantage of the victory and pursued: "If the girl doesn't want to go, and it's close to noon now, why don't the girl invite me back to have a meal, so it can be regarded as a matter of two clear." ”

Xia Li suddenly spoke: "We have understood the kindness of this son, but it is useless, we can't ask for this thing." Leave. ”

As he spoke, he pulled Xia Ningzhen and walked out, and Gongzi Hong still wanted to step forward, but the Xia family guard stretched out his arm at this time and stopped him.

Hong Gongzi's face was gloomy, looking at the direction where everyone was leaving, and snorted lightly.

In Zhongjing City, you really can't be bold and reckless, maybe you will provoke something terrible.

But over the years, he has cultivated a pair of vicious eyes, and when he sees that Xia Ningzhen and others are not from a big family, such a person is so beautiful, how can he let you run away!

The woman next to her also looks a little charming, when the time comes, hehe!

He smirked evilly and followed with a few of his followers.

After walking for a while, I saw that the three women actually came to the famous Mingyu Building, standing at the door and hesitating and not daring to enter, my heart was even more certain.

Xia Zhang looked up at the beauty and luxury of Mingyulou, and had a little more specific understanding of the Qin family's financial resources, and was a little weak-hearted, "Brother and sister, do we really want to go in?" ”

Xia Li smiled, "Erlang said to take a look, then go and see, what he said can still be fake?" ”

Xia Zhangshi snorted, "Yes, I've even been to the palace, what are you afraid of here!" ”

Xia Ningzhen turned his head and glanced at it, and whispered, "Mother, auntie, that person is still following behind." ”

Xia Li didn't look back, "Don't care, let's eat ours, if he doesn't dare to do anything with long eyes, I'll talk to Miss Feng." ”

With that, the three of them walked inside.

Hong Gongzi sneered and followed.

People elsewhere may not know these three, but Mingyulou has always been mainly to receive dignitaries, and what is particular is an eyesight, not to mention that the eldest lady of his own family is about to become the daughter-in-law of the Xia family, and the names of everyone in the Xia family have long been remembered clearly by the welcome of Mingyulou, as soon as they heard the word Ning Zhen, and then from the faces of the three people, they vaguely saw a slight similarity with Jianning Hou, and their expressions changed greatly.

Not long after, the big shopkeeper of Mingyulou came in a hurry and greeted the three of them respectfully.

After a while, a pair of master servants came out of the building, and greeted everyone with a nervous face.

The eldest lady of the Qin family?!

Originally, Hong Gongzi, who was happy to hunt his heart, was stupid in place, aren't these three foreign country buns?

What's going on?

He cautiously stepped back, came to the door, and said to the little servant on the side: "Laojia, who are these three, even the chief shopkeeper and the eldest lady of your mansion came to greet them in person?" ”

The welcoming little guy didn't doubt him, and said casually: "Who else can there be, Jianning Hou's mother and Xing'anbo's mother and sister, our eldest lady will soon be the daughter-in-law of the Xia family, can you not come to greet you in person?" ”

Rumble!

Hong Gongzi's head suddenly thundered, Jianning Hou's mother?

Xing'anbo's sister?

Oh my mother!

What kind of bear's heart and leopard gall did you eat this morning!

Hong Gongzi's legs were weak, and he almost knelt down directly, but when he reacted, he ran away.

But as soon as he ran a few steps, he walked out of the street, stretched out his hand to stop it, and showed his token, "Black Ice Terrace, Your Excellency will come with us." ”

Hong Gongzi's body trembled, and a warmth spread between his legs.

On an ordinary carriage parked on the side of the road, Xie Rouge, who is now the de facto ruler of the Black Ice Platform, retracted his gaze in disgust and lowered the curtain of the carriage.

What happened outside, the people of the Xia family didn't know, they were personally accompanied by Qin Li, looking at the luxurious and elegant furnishings of Mingyu Building with great interest.

Xia Li looked at Qin Li, who was holding his arm, and said with a smile: "Yesterday, the Queen Mother passed the decree, and there is only one month left in the wedding date, is there anything you need us to help do?" Or what are the requirements, can you tell me in advance? ”

Qin Li bowed his head embarrassedly, and Xia Zhang's ridiculed: "Forget about your little knowledge, just be honest and cooperate with a stake, the Qin family is rich in the world, and the servants are like clouds, how can there be anything you don't understand." ”

Xia Li was used to his sister-in-law's mouth, and he was gentle in nature, so he didn't say much.

Qin Li was still hesitating whether to help her mother-in-law tactfully, and Xia Ningzhen had already whispered: "But mother, you have to study hard, I will marry in the future!" ”

Xia Zhang's smile froze.

Xia Li laughed unkindly.

Mingyulou's laughter was just a microcosm, as the marriage between the Marquis of Jianning and the Su family and the Qin family was set and approached, the entire Zhongjing City was a sensation, and countless people also blessed it.

the young marquis who miraculously rose and shone like a star;

Rich in the world, several generations of the descendants of the Later Qin family, since childhood known as the strange woman in the capital;

Several generations have been the phase, the daughter of the first family of Yunmeng with amazing fame, and the Dongting Pearl of a state with a good reputation and fame;

In addition to this amazing background, coupled with the legendary flat wife and marriage, for a while, the talk about this marriage almost occupied the streets and alleys of Zhongjing.

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In the twilight, a post station two or three hundred miles away from Zhongjing, the team of the envoys of the Northern Liang stayed in.

After leaving almost as if fleeing for a whole day, looking back at Zhongjing City, which was already far away, everyone had a feeling of breathing a sigh of relief.

This experience in Zhongjing City was like a nightmare.

If it's just a wall, it's fine.

But their experience, in the eyes of the uneducated men in the team, is like finally having the opportunity to go to the Qinglou to sleep with the girl they like, and they are full of interest and cruel words, with an arrogant attitude, but they didn't expect that it would not work before it started.

The other party also comforted himself very intimately, it's okay, the guest officer must be tired, let's take a rest and come back tomorrow morning.

I also felt that I should be fine when the weather cleared and the rain stopped, so I regrouped, and then this time, it was even worse than before, and I didn't even start the main topic, so I couldn't do it again.

The other party finally threw out a sentence with a shocked face, it turns out that you really can't do it!

Tell me, which man has endured this kind of shame!

Fortunately, this is finally over.

"Anyway, it's finally over."

Looking at the familiar post station in front of him, Xue Wenlu also breathed a long sigh of relief.

Standing by the window, looking at the open space outside the post station, he remembered the situation when he first met Jiang Yuhu here.

That night, he was in high spirits, and that night, he couldn't be beaten.

Then, the man on the other side didn't even bother to look at him.

At that time, he still felt angry, but now that he thinks about it, all that is left in his heart is self-deprecation.

How dare I then!

The night quietly shrouded the earth, lying in this away battle that was obviously not as good as the Honglu Temple Post House, Xue Wenlu and the people of Beiliang who were traveling with him had a rare good sleep after many days.

The next morning, they set out again, and after a whole day of frantic travel, their team came to the post station outside the city of Zezhou.

After this post station, they were going to sleep in the open tonight, so everyone subconsciously slowed down their pace and waited for the orders from above.

Xue Wenlu in the carriage also saw this post station, and couldn't help but recall that when he also arrived here in the night, his spirit was high, and his expression quietly became gloomy.

He subconsciously felt that he seemed a little embarrassed to step into this room, but he immediately thought that he would not retreat in front of such a small post prince, and, in the final analysis, all this nightmare has finally come to an end, after this, after he goes back, everything will be back on the right track.

So, he whispered, "Rest here tonight." ”

Everyone's hearts were relieved, and with a little joy, they hurried towards the post station.

With the great determination and determination of the Great Xia Imperial Court, the overall situation of suppressing bandits, coupled with the abolition of all previous evil policies, although the frontier was hot, the situation in the counties did not deteriorate, on the contrary, it was greatly improved.

Although the post station in front of him was still in full swing, the atmosphere was obviously much more relaxed than when Xue Wenlu and the others came.

Seeing this impressive group of Beiliang people, Shi Shangyu, the post station officer, greeted him and saluted without humility or arrogance.

In the past, he was not flattering when the other party was strong, but now that the other party is weak, he did not mock.

With such an attitude, Xue Wenlu and the others appreciated it even more, and even when they stayed in the room, Xue Wenlu was even thinking that if he could turn this person back to Beiliang, it would be the only gain from this trip, right?

But it's just a matter of thinking about it these years, if he can press the monarchs and ministers of the Southern Dynasty as expected, he can't raise his head, return with a big victory, and take away a post to take it, but now, he himself is embarrassed to mention it, and people are crazy and leave their hometown to follow themselves to Daliang.

Forget it, honestly don't think about anything, go back with peace of mind.

Whether it is the disillusionment of making achievements, or the evil thief by the white clouds, leave it behind and go with the wind, just like a nightmare, when you return to Daliang, it is the time to wake up from the dream.

Hurry up, you can get to the border between the two countries tomorrow, and then

He was stunned suddenly, if he followed this route, he would inevitably pass through Qingchuan Pass and Yanhui Pass, and also pass through Lieyang Pass, which was once in the hands of their big beams and now fell into the hands of the enemy.

If his son wants to personally "admire" his father's "great achievements", what kind of mood will he feel at that time? Will it be humiliated by the border army of the South Korea again?

However, if you take a detour, you need to walk hundreds of miles more, and you have to walk for many days in Great Xia.

How to choose?

Xue Wenlu fell into thought, and in a daze, he saw a small group of men and horses galloping towards him.

Hey?

Seeing the dress of the visitor, Xue Wenlu's face changed slightly.

After coming down, they saw the Beiliang people here, and their faces also changed.

Soon, a rush of footsteps stopped outside Xue Wenlu's door from far and near.

"His Royal Highness the Prince is here, and I ask to see Pei Bingchang in Xia!"

Xue Wenlu thought about it carefully, and determined that it was unlikely that the other party would come to arrest him by order, so he slowly opened the door and looked at this descendant of the Pei family, "Why are you here?" ”

"I'm here on the emperor's orders, prince, let's go into the house?"

Xue Wenlu's heart was shocked, and he hurriedly let him in.

"What is Your Majesty's will?"

Pei Bingchang glanced at Xue Wenlu, took out a letter of state from his arms and handed it over, "Your Majesty has a decree to order His Royal Highness the Prince to lead a delegation back to Zhongjing, submit a letter of state to the Empress Dowager and the Emperor of the Southern Dynasty, and ask for peace." ”

Bang dang!

Xue Wenlu sat on the ground and looked at the letter of state with a frightened expression, as if he had seen the most terrifying evil ghost in hell. (End of chapter)