Xie Fu said: "You really think so? ”

Xue Yuxiao smiled lightly, and simply opened the skylight and said brightly: "Your Majesty, do you want to listen to my judgment, or do you think that this person's death may have something to do with me?" Are you summoning a meeting, or—" She clasped the empty teacup on the case, and there was a crisp sound that was not light or heavy, "you want to meet me and judge me in person?" ”

Xie Fu was silent.

"What can a commander do, even if he has the responsibility to carry out the will on his behalf?" Xue Yuxiao said, "You are less than thirty now, and there are still decades to wait for your will!" What kind of important position is she? Do you suspect that I am acting against your guards, that I am rebellious, that I am rebellious? ”

She was sitting still, facing Xie Fu's face, and said word by word: "I am for the world, to solve the rebellion of the displaced people in Jingzhao and the scourge of bandits in Pingning Prefecture, to ease the land conflict for Your Majesty, to collect taxes and collect taxes, to fill the treasury, to be born and die several times, and I have never asked for any valuable rewards, is this how Your Majesty treats me?" ”

Xie Fu breathed slightly, and explained: "I don't mean ...... this."

"Do you believe in your heart?" Xue Yuxiao asked, suddenly changed color, did not care about the emperor's face, got up and brushed his sleeves away, wanting to step out of the warm pavilion.

Before she got up, Xie Fu hurriedly followed, grabbed Xue Yuxiao's sleeve, held her arm again, and said, "If I have the intention of doubting you and interrogating you, may the punishment of heaven end without a tail!" ”

Xue Yuxiao's footsteps stopped, looked back at her, and then his anger subsided slightly, sighed, and said to her: "Your Majesty's favor for your ministers is widely known in the sea. But I have always been wary of your grace, and I do not believe that Your Majesty really regards me as a confidant. ”

Xie Fu also guessed this.

"Until today, when the chamberlain came, I thought that His Majesty really had no one to discuss, and regarded me as a sister with a different surname, so I went." Xue Yuxiao's face was expressionless, but his tone was quite disappointed, "It turns out that there are still doubts." ”

Even a person like Xie Fu was quite moved by what he said. She pulled Xue Yuxiao back into her seat and said, "How can this be? Your eldest brother is my beloved husband, Sikong is also the minister of the dragon, and the humerus of the country, and I treat you like a dear sister. ”

If it weren't for Xue Minghuai's injuring body by taking contraceptive decoction, and having the will to accompany the funeral and give death, he would be watching from the side. With such a sincere attitude, Xue Yuxiao really thought that she regarded herself as a "sister".

The anger on her face calmed down a little, lowered her eyes and eased for a moment, and said: "Actually, although Xie Ruoqing is low-key and reliable, she is the same as her sister, she is too honest and not smart enough. If you choose a personal guard, a commander like this, I am afraid that Your Majesty's life hangs in the hands of a fool, and I don't know when it will be designed. ”

Xie Fu's thoughts coincided with her, so he continued to ask: "What about Xie Ruoyu?" ”

"Although this person's name says that he is 'wise and foolish', he is actually just a little clever. It's a smart machine that wins. Xue Yuxiao said slowly, "When I was in the Chen County Examination, I saw their sisters, Xie Ruoyu is a flexible person, and he is subordinate to others all the year round, if he can be appreciated once, he will definitely sacrifice his life and death for His Majesty, and serve him with all his life." ”

Xie Fu listened to these words and did not draw conclusions. She raised her hand to take a chess piece from the basket and landed it on the chessboard, bringing up another state business.

In the game of chess between the two, the incense sticks in the furnace were lit little by little, and more thin ash fell to crowd the gilded beast furnace.

……

When the sky was dark, the Xie sisters, who had received the secret order, set out from Chenjun, and the soldiers were divided into two roads, each riding a fast horse.

The two of them galloped over, and when they were about to enter the accompanying capital, they suddenly heard a faint flute sound.

"What an elegant flute." Xie Ruoqing said, "It's a pity that we have a holy decree and can't be delayed, otherwise we must come down to get acquainted." ”

Xie Ruoyu next to him was worried all the way and didn't say a word.

However, although the two did not want to delay, the sound of the flute came from far to near, a carriage drove slowly, the sound of the flute gradually stopped, and the guards accompanying the car lifted the curtain, and the person in the car was actually a Lang Jun wearing a hat.

The carriage was blocked on the road that had to be passed, Xie Ruoqing looked puzzled, opened his mouth and raised his voice and said, "I have an urgent matter, which son is this?" Please give way! ”

Lang Jun was dressed in a silver-gray plain cloak, with loose crane bones, looking like a person with ice and snow sculptures. He didn't show up, only took out a treasure knife in his sleeve, and said lightly: "The two ladies have been waiting for a long time." The road is wide, but only one person can pass through it. ”

Xie Ruoqing frowned and said, "What do you mean by this?" The two of us entered Beijing by order of the emperor! ”

Pei Yuxue's hand held the handle of the golden wrong knife, and pulled it out slightly with a "click". A hazy glimmer of light on the edge of the sky scattered on the blade, revealing a snow-like edge. At the same time, Wei Qingyan beside him immediately held down his sword, and although the sergeant who rode with him behind the carriage did not wear a military uniform, he wore leather armor under his thick winter coat, and followed a few steps forward, eyeing him fiercely.

Pei Yuxue said: "The emperor only needs one commander, my family...... My host also only needs a 'friend'. Therefore, there must not be a second person on this road, and those who come must leave their lives. ”

Xie Ruoqing sweated down his spine when he heard this. She realized that she was involved in a fight, and immediately checked with Xie Ruoyu next to her. However, Xie Ruoyu, who is usually shrewd and eloquent, did not say much at the moment, and only asked: "Who is your master?" ”

Pei Yuxue said: "I'll only tell one person about this. ”

"Presumptuous!" Xie Ruoqing was a little angry, and an inexplicable fear suddenly swelled up, and she raised her voice with a strong voice, "Which one of us are you going to kill?" We are the officials of the imperial court and the daughters of the famous Xie family! ”

If it weren't for the emperor's secret decree, the two of them should have brought the guards by car. Instead of being so small in number, and actually having news leaked and being coerced - if you can wait here in advance and judge Your Majesty's secret decree, then you must have known the news of the death of the commander in advance, and maybe you are the initiator.

Lang Jun, who was wearing a hat, was not intimidated. He was still sitting in the car, but the curtain was wide open to allow the two of them to see his clothes blown by the night breeze. He said, "It's not about which one I'm going to kill, it's about two — who wins." It is a road that only the victors can cross, and my words are spoken only to the overcomers. ”

"You're going to force us to kill each other?" Xie Ruo said foolishly.

Pei Yuxue lowered his hand and stroked the golden knife, his jade-like fingers swept over the scabbard, and he said, "Do you know where you are going on this trip?" To go to His Majesty's side and become her closest Commander-in-Chief, but for the rest of her life—only a Commander-in-Chief. Neither can be a martial artist, nor can he be a general, he can only hover by His Majesty's side forever, hide his whereabouts, and do secret spying things, this is the value of Xie's side branch throughout his life, this is the Gongwei Emperor. ”

He paused, his tone was light, even if he was persuasive and guided, he still had a cold alienation from the matter: "She even summoned two people to Beijing, and compared the selection, one of you will be abandoned and idle, without any chance of entering the center of power." is also from the Xie clan of Chenjun, she Xie Fu can call the king the emperor, but you even have to fight for your life, how pitiful......"

Xie Ruoqing's fingers trembled, and she reached out to hold the saber on her waist, but found that Xie Ruoyu on her side was staring at her motionlessly, and a sense of intimidation like a man's back shocked her.

Xie Ruoyu stared at her hand, but continued to ask, "What do you mean, you might as well say it bluntly." ”

Pei Yuxue said: "My lord wants to be the minister of the dragon, and the two victors will succeed the emperor and the king of the world." ”

The night breeze is bleak.

In such a biting cold wind, the person in the car was a weak Langjun, with a thin shadow and a fluttering belt. But what he said made his heart tremble, and his pupils constricted. Against the backdrop of this cold wind, the plain white clothes fell on his body, like a life-urging judge who took people's minds and lives.

Xie Ruoqing swallowed her saliva hurriedly, and she said in a low voice: "This person is talking nonsense, a chaotic minister and a thief, he should be killed!" ”

Xie Ruoyu replied: "Can you defeat the swordsman beside him?" ”

The attendants carried by the two were still at the post station, and were left behind by fast horses. However, even with the attendants on their side, they were not sure to enter the escort capital unscathed.

It's about to dawn. There is not much time left.

Pei Yuxue said: "Why don't I make a choice for the two of you?" ”

As he spoke, his slender frost-white fingers clenched the golden knife and pulled out the glittering treasure knife with a "poof". Wei Qingyan also pulled out her long sword and rode forward-

These guards who accompanied Xue Yuxiao to the south and the north, and had seen blood more than once, were far from comparable to ordinary scholars. When the brilliance flowed from the blade of the long sword, Xie Ruoyu suddenly burst out, drew his knife and stabbed Xie Ruoqing from the side and back, Xie Ruoqing dodged defensively, and immediately fell off the horse.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Xie Ruoyu actually fell from the horse, smashed on her, and stabbed her head-on, cutting her throat.

Blood stains mixed with yellow sand spread open.

Xie Ruoyu's face was splashed with blood, and she got up from the yellow sand, covered in dust and blood. This person walked forward step by step, stopped not far in front of the carriage, and said in a low voice to Lang Jun, who was wearing a hat: "From the dragon? In front of me, he said that there was a plum in front of me, and let me look at the plum to quench my thirst. Your master is really well versed in the way of Wei Wu. ”

It's a metaphor. The allusion to Wangmei's thirst quenching came from Wei Wu, and Cao Cheng's usurpation of the Han Dynasty is well known.

Pei Yuxue said: "Could it be that the meaning of this plum to quench thirst and relish, isn't it moistened between the mouthpiece of Xie Niangzi." ”

Xie Ruoyu said: "Aren't you afraid that after I enter Beijing to reinstate the decree, I will tell Your Majesty that there are chaotic ministers like you in the middle of the road?" ”

Pei Yanxue smiled faintly and reminded her: "Please guess Xie Niangzi, if Your Majesty knows, if you hear that my lord 'wants to push you as emperor', you will immediately burst out and kill the sisters in the clan, will she first investigate a rebellious minister like me, or will she kill you immediately - Xie Niangzi's wolf ambition is obvious." ”

Xie Ruoyu stared at his hat, he didn't expect that there was such a tongue-in-cheek Lang Jun in Beijing. A man can understand people's hearts so well, she thought for a moment, and said: "I don't believe what you said about the king of the world, but I really don't want to die here, and I don't want to walk in brocade clothes at night for the rest of my life...... I want the entire Xie clan to be proud of me and take me as a descendant, this world is the world of the Xie family, I was born in Chen County, and I am related by blood, the internal dispute of the Xie clan should not be regarded as 'usurpation', right? ”

Pei Yuxue said calmly: "Naturally, it doesn't count. ”

Xie Ruoyu said: "Okay! Please give way to Childe. ”

Pei Yuxue waved his hand, and everyone put their knives into their sheaths and pulled the horses to both sides, leaving a sandwich road that only allowed one person to pass. Xie Ruoyu got back on his horse, wiped the blood on his face, drove forward, and when he passed the carriage, he paused and said, "How can I explain Xie Ruoqing's life." ”

"No need to explain." Pei Yuxue said, "You are already the only candidate, no matter how clumsy the excuse is, she will tolerate you for the time being." ”

Xie Ruoyu frowned and said, "She won't think I'm vicious?" ”

Pei Yuxue said: "The emperor will not be afraid of other people's cruelty, but will only be afraid of ambition and strength that matches ambition. ”

Xie Ruoyu pondered silently, and then said, "How can I contact your master?" ”

Pei Yuxue said: "When the time is ripe, I will naturally show you my identity, and many times I don't need you to do anything, I just need you to stand by...... It's not early, please get on the road as soon as possible. ”

Xie Ruoyu really couldn't find out where he came from, her heartstrings tightened, she turned around and drove the horse, and immediately galloped away, stirring up dust.

A moment later, the sky was bright.

The light filled the warm pavilion of the Guiyuan Palace, shining on the chess game where the two of them didn't know how many chess games, at this time, an inner servant quietly came with his eyebrows and whispered in Xie Fu's ear for a moment.

Xie Fu bowed his head, ordered the waiter to retreat, took out two pieces from the chess basket and put them aside, admitting defeat and defeat. She said: "The national policy that Xue Qing told this night made me feel a lot of emotion. ”

Xue Yuxiao glanced at the chess pieces, turned his head to look at the incense burner, the furnace had been densely covered with a layer of incense ash, and the incense sticks did not know how many rounds they had changed, and they burned to the end.

"Your Majesty...... It doesn't seem that I was left at this time to ask about the national policy. ”

Xie Fu said: "What could be the reason for that? Aiqing is too worried, I have never doubted you. ”

Xue Yuxiao chuckled lightly, and his tone was helpless: "Being able to exchange His Majesty's stability and trust is really tiring and tiring." ”

The two stopped playing chess, and Xie Fu sent someone to send the Marquis of Triumph back home.

Xue Yuxiao didn't let anyone send it, got up and dressed alone, and stepped out of the warm pavilion. When she walked out of the Guiyuan Palace, she was meeting Xie Ruoyu who had entered the hall to meet her, and smelled a trace of blood on her.

She paused, her gaze sweeping around the other.

Xie Ruoyu bowed his hand: "Lord Hou, Chen Jun is farewell, and his demeanor is better than in the past." ”

Xue Yuxiao smiled slightly and said, "Xie Dacai is more beautiful than in the past. ”

With that, he took his leave and left.

She retrieved the sword from the forbidden place of the palace and boarded the carriage waiting outside, which was Pei Lang, who had changed his clothes, was dressed in a blue winter coat, and held a stove. When Pei Yuxue saw her get into the car, she handed over the hand stove and said, "This game of chess is really shocking, and the liver and intestines are broken." I told my mother to wait for you outside the palace and did not alarm anyone. ”

Xue Yuxiao took the stove and warmed his palms, put his arms around his shoulders, hugged him against his neck, and said in a low voice: "It didn't hurt you...... I was relieved. ”

Purple Mo Red Dust Blowing (3)

Chapter 68

There was a faint fragrance on his newly changed clothes, and there was no chill waiting for a winter night.

Xue Yuxiao hugged him steadily, and the uncertain worries in his heart finally slowly landed. She knew that Pei Yuxue had seen the world and was calm enough. He was a good strategist, and he rarely did anything that went unsuccessful...... But intellectual belief is not enough to completely reassure.

She grabbed Pei Yuxue's hand, the stove didn't leave too much warmth in his palm, Xue Yuxiao subconsciously clenched and clenched again, his fingers intersected with his slender and slightly cool knuckles, and said, "What's the situation?" ”

The wheels of the carriage rolled, and the morning breeze drifted into the carriage through the window gaps. Pei Yuxue's free hand raised and closed the window, and the other side shook her with ten fingers, turned his head and whispered: "Xie Ruoyu, this person is actually not credible." Although she had the idea of getting ahead in her heart, she was forced by the situation and was afraid that she would not be able to enter Beijing, so she did it. The essence is nothing more than dealing with us. If things change, she is very likely to defect. ”

"I know." Xue Yuxiao said, "Why don't I deal with her?" Xie Ruoqing's life was her vote, and I accepted it. In the future, this person may also take this news as a letter of surrender to Xie Fu, but it depends on which of us has enough bait...... It will be quite difficult for her to get bait between me and His Majesty. ”

"Even if it's deliberately taking the bait." Pei Yuxue said, "I'm afraid it's not small." ”

Xue Yuxiao smiled slightly, and said softly: "That position on the dragon chair, the Xie clan should covet it even more than me. It's just that they were suppressed by the righteous forces of the royal family, and they could only assist the guards, without external intervention, how could they really expose the ambitions of the wolves? Xie Fu was a suspicious person, and she would soon realize that the clan behind her was just another vicious wolf who was ready to gnaw a piece of flesh from her...... Oh, it's still my lover who is pure and kind-hearted. ”

Pei Yingxue looked at her and said helplessly: "How do you feel about playing against Your Majesty all night?" ”

It's good that he didn't mention it, but as soon as he mentioned it, Xue Yuxiao felt a sense of exhaustion, she buried her head on Pei Lang's shoulder, and complained sullenly: "She doesn't know how to go down at all!" ”

Pei Yuxue smiled when she heard this.

"I gave up seven." Xue Yuxiao wrapped his arms around his waist and said with resentment, "I don't know how those court chess players played with her?" Could it be that all of them have outstanding acting skills that can make His Majesty the Emperor think that he is superb in chess? …… However, Xie Fu actually knew that he was not good at this, and he didn't shirk when he saw that I let his son, otherwise how could I play with her until dawn, until the incense was full of ashes......"

Pei Yuxue raised her hand, hugged her very lightly, and said lightly: "I see that you are suffering very much." ”

His palms fell on his lower back, and through the thick clothes, there was only a faint itch. Xue Yuxiao's heartstrings seemed to be plucked shallowly by this touch, she looked at Pei Yuxue, stared at it for a while, then slowly moved away, and replied slowly: "After this year...... There's a big thing going to happen. But I'm not sure if it's going to happen on time, so let's wait quietly. ”

Pei Yuxue looked suspicious, and he subconsciously asked: "Is it dangerous for you......