The Lantern Festival is a fun time for the people.

In the Yuebai Building, which is liked by dignitaries, it is also lively and noisy at this time.

The children of sorghum are naturally eating, drinking, and merrymaking, and the bureaucrats are liaising and negotiating, greeting politely, and of course, there is no shortage of discussing the current situation in the court and speculating on the holy will.

In one of the private rooms, a group of officials in brocade clothes and jade belts had a good conversation.

"Looking at the emperor's attitude this time, this is the name of General Dingyuan, and General Wei Chi can't run away. ”

"Where, where. ”

"General Wei Chi is now adhering to the holy will, and he will ascend to the heights one day, but don't forget the old brother who is not a weapon. ”

"Where does Cheng Shangshu say? Wei Chi Jingde has his current status, not relying on the support of Yu Xiang and everyone here, but also helping each other in the future. ”

"General Wei Chi is right. ”

Cheng Shangshu said that, but he fell behind, and he should be punished. ”

"Yes, yes, yes, I should punish myself with three cups. ”

Opposite the Yuebai Building is the Chengyi Building.

In a private room on the top floor, a young man dressed in gray sat at a table, eating a few plates of light food in front of him, a little careless.

Even, he would suddenly stop moving his chopsticks from time to time, just be stunned for a long time, and then suddenly come back to his senses.

A cold wind blew, and the half-hidden windows in the private room were blown open.

The boy came to his senses, got up and closed the window, then pushed the door and left.

The streets are still bustling and noisy, with colorful colors on both sides of the street, making the imperial city even more bustling and lively.

The boy walked through the noisy streets, silently, like a ghost.

In the imperial city, not all places are lively, such as near the imperial capital, and then near the soaring bureaucratic mansions.

The boy quickly walked through the noisy downtown area, turning a few alleys, and getting more and more deserted as he walked.

The boy just walked unhurriedly, giving people the feeling that he was in the world and not in this world.

Gradually, there were no voices around, and only the faint lanterns were left to disperse the night.

After walking for nearly a cup of tea, the young man finally stopped and looked up slightly at the plaque in the mansion.

Wei Chi Mansion.

The young man hooked the corners of his mouth slightly, stepped forward and knocked on the door.

After a while, the little girl opened the door, and happened to be stunned for a moment by the empty eyes of the young man in front of the door, and then said, "Who are you looking for?"

The young man seemed to hesitate, and slowly raised his hand, and in his hand was a white jade pendant, with an average texture, which was really a little shabby, "Give it to your master or Yu Chi Gongzi." ”

The little guy hesitated and took the way, "You wait here, I'll go in and ask." ”

With that, he slammed the door shut.

There was a faint conversation between the two people inside the door.

"Who?"

"A blind man. ”

"Heh, now I've got somebody. ”

"It's not like the old man is in power. What about this thing?"

"Throw it away, as soon as you open your mouth, it's the old man, who does that person think he is?"

"That's right. ”

The boy didn't care, leaning against a large stone lion in front of the door and waiting.

Time flies slowly.

No one came out of the Wei Chi Mansion.

A carriage came from the other side of the street, and finally stopped in front of Wei Chi's mansion, and soon entered the mansion, and the surroundings were quiet again.

As the night deepened, a fog rose from the other side of the street, and the sound of beating was heard in the distance, vaguely.

The young man looked up at the full moon above his head, sighed softly, and seemed to have no intention of waiting any longer, and his figure disappeared silently in place.

......

"Tomorrow morning, everything will settle down, and now the situation is clearly the upper hand of the husband, but for some reason, the concubine always feels panicked. ”

"Madame is too worried, Yang Wenbo's kid is just a fist and embroidered legs, and the weak scholar also wants to learn from the old man to go into battle to kill the enemy, it's really a joke. ”

"That's the way it is, but don't be careless. ”

"Hehe, I know, I have my own measure, Mrs. rest assured. ”

At this moment, a dark shadow suddenly flashed at the door outside the room.

Wei Chi Jingde raised his eyebrows, "Who?"

He swept out in an instant.

However, when I got to the room, it was empty.

Wei Chi Jingde frowned, looked around, and planned to call his own soldiers to search the mansion.

At this time, his wife, Wei Chi Lin, suddenly shouted, "Husband, there is a letter." ”

Wei Chi Jingde bent down to pick up the envelope, opened it and took a look, his brows instantly became pimples, and when he read it all, his face was cloudy.

Then, he instructed, "Madame, go to bed first." ”

I put on my clothes and walked out of the room.

......

The morning sun is rising, the morning fog is gradually dissipating, and the gate of the imperial capital is gradually open.

The ministers of civil and military affairs lined up in two columns and went neatly to the Xuanzheng Palace.

With the sound of the early dynasty, the atmosphere in the imperial capital instantly became solemn.

Emperor Xiao Wutian is sitting on the first dragon chair.

The ministers were headed by Yu Zijie and Chen Cijun on both sides of the Xuanzheng Palace.

"The stability of the frontier has always been a matter of great importance to our dynasty, and recently the people who have been mixed into other countries among the soldiers of Lishu are a warning to this, canonizing General Yuan'an, and garrisoning the frontier is imminent.

"General Wei Chi fought abroad in his early years, brave and good at fighting, fifteen years ago was transferred to be responsible for the defense of the imperial city, conscientious, and the sword is not old, now the imperial court is at the time of employing people, General Wei Chi also has the heart of the country and the people, and the minister recommended General Wei Chi as the general of Yuan'an. Yu Zijie walked out of the queue and said in a solemn voice.

The minister seconded. The man behind him also stepped forward and said.

"Ministers reconsider. More than a dozen ministers came forward to speak.

"The minister thinks that this matter needs to be considered in the long run. At this moment, a very discordant voice sounded.

Chen Cijun said, "Not to mention that the three countries are friendly now, only a few years ago, one-third of the empire was hit by disasters, resulting in an empty treasury, and the impact of the disaster is still there, and military salaries are a problem." ”

"In addition, the canonization of General Yuan'an will inevitably involve the mobilization of a large army, and a sudden transfer of troops may make the situation in the three countries tense. ”

"In addition, although General Wei Chi is heroic, he can be stationed on the border to defend the city, not to attack, and it is not necessarily a good thing to be aggressive. ”

When Chen Xiang said this, he supported General Yang. Yu Zijie didn't laugh and laughed.

Chen Cijun said lightly, "The minister asked the emperor to discuss it later." ”

The minister seconded. One spoke.

Several other people also spoke in unison, "The ministers seconded the proposal. ”

Xiao Wutian laughed, "All of you Aiqing are the pillars of my dynasty, although this matter is raised by Lone, and I feel reasonable for Lone's opinion, but you can't agree to both parties, so you Aiqing might as well think about it again?"

"The minister proposed, let it be discussed later. Chen Cijun knelt on his knees and shouted solemnly.

The ministers seconded. More than a dozen knelt on the ground and said solemnly.

"Qingluan, the two countries of Yougu, have always been eyeing our country, and fifteen years ago they were even more rash and provocative, if it were not for the prosperity of our country, they would inevitably suffer a big loss. Now, if our country turns a blind eye to the provocations of the two countries, sooner or later it will be a repetition of the old things, and furthermore, our national strength is strong, and the two countries suffered a great loss fifteen years ago, and now if they are really wolf ambitions, then they will go straight to the Yellow Dragon. An official said in a loud voice.

Everyone's faces were all grim.

The official was also stunned for a moment, and knelt on the ground, "The minister lost his words." ”

There was silence in the hall.

After a while, Xiao Wutian suddenly chuckled, "Ting Wei is indeed a little arrogant, but it is not unreasonable. ”

Someone gasped.

"The emperor thinks twice. "All the officials are prostrate.

Xiao Wutian waved his hand, "You Aiqing misunderstood, I just think there is some truth in this." However, it is really inappropriate for Tingwei to say such remarks in the civil and military affairs of the Manchu Dynasty, and it is time for introspection. ”

"The Emperor forgives the sins!" Ting Wei shouted with a pale face.

Xiao Wutian just waved his hand, "Go down!"

Immediately, two armored guards stepped forward, took off the black gauze hat from the head of the court captain, and dragged him down the hall.

The people in the Xuanzheng Hall can't afford to prostrate.

"Heh, what do you Aiqing think?" Xiao Wutian chuckled.

The ministers trembled more and more.

They can still speak about the canonization of General Yuan'an, but if it is to provoke the conquest, Xiao Wutian's attitude is unclear now, but they don't have the courage.

This is something that will leave a stench for thousands of years.

"Erchen thought that it was better to ask General Wei Chi and General Yang to come forward. ”

A gentle voice came from outside the hall.

The crowd followed the sound.

A young man dressed in gray was dressed in morning light, and he came slowly from the outside, looking like a man of God from a distance.

All the ministers stayed there, staring at the people who came from afar.

Some people don't know this person, some people they know but don't know each other, and some people they never dream.

However, now there is one thought in everyone's hearts, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has returned.

It seems that this teenager is here, and everything is taken for granted.

Xiao Feng walked to the Xuanzheng Palace, knelt on his knees, bowed deeply, and held a letter above his head, "My son has been out for five years, and he has lived up to his father's expectations, and he has gained a little and come to restore his life." ”

The ministers were stunned for a moment.

Xiao Wutian laughed, got up and stepped down, "Lin'er is back today, Lone is overjoyed, and the task is complete, it is really worthy of the posture of heaven and man, get up quickly, let Lone take a good look." ”

Xiao Feng kowtowed again, "Thank you, father." ”

He stood up, his face calm, still holding the fold high above his head.

Xiao Wutian took the fold and did not open it, but pulled Xiao Feng and went directly up the steps.

He stood in front of the dragon chair and laughed, "Since the prince has returned to the court today, other matters will be discussed another day." ”

Xiao Feng frowned, "Father......"

Xiao Wutian patted Xiao Feng's hand and continued, "What do you Aiqing think?"

"Wow. The Manchu Dynasty civil and military said in unison.

Joke, just mentioned such a sensitive topic, now that you have the steps and don't hurry down, are you still waiting to be named by the emperor?

"Retreat. ”

A melodious chant, the ministers prostrate and shouted, "The ministers are leaving." ”

Then, the ministers took a few steps back, turned and left in an orderly manner.

Not long after, there was silence in the Xuanzheng Palace.

"Heh, how did you make yourself look like this?" Xiao Wutian suddenly sneered, putting away the relief and joy on his face.

Xiao Feng lowered his head and did not speak.

Xiao Wutian unfolded the fold, glanced at it, and then threw it directly at Xiao Feng's feet.

There was nothing in that notebook, just a blank slate.

Xiao Wutian sat on the dragon chair and asked, "You also know that you are the crown prince, so what did you do?"

Xiao Feng still didn't speak.

"Since you're gone, why do you want to come back? Doesn't it mean that all the people looking for you will kill themselves before you come back?" Xiao Wutian's smile became more and more indifferent.

Xiao Feng still didn't speak.

Xiao Wutian sneered, "Are you gambling, how will the gambling Gu help you make excuses for the intrigue guys, or do you want the Gu to abolish your crown prince?"

Xiao Feng suddenly raised his head and smiled.

Xiao Wutian's breath stagnated, and his face suddenly turned hideous.

He stood up abruptly and grabbed Xiao Feng.

In an instant, the stars shifted.

The two of them appeared in front of a tall purple tower.

At the top of the tower, a purple long sword was suspended in the air, and the majestic purple qi was surging around.

Xiao Wutian threw Xiao Feng on the ground and sneered, "You said that you want to plead guilty in front of the ancestors and ancestors, then you will make your guilt clear here." ”

Xiao Feng sat up on his knees, his voice calm.

"First, risking the disapproval of the world and resigning from the crown prince. ”

"Second, leave the imperial city rashly and don't return for five years. ”

"Third, instigated King Qing to draw the ground as a prison and attack Wuhou. ”

"Fourth, in the rivers and lakes, it is not a system. ”

"Fifth, disobey the Holy Ancestor, and go against the Great Sect to comment on the merits of the Holy Ancestor. ”

"Sixth, kill the dragon shadow. ”

"Seventh ......"

Xiao Wutian clasped Xiao Feng's neck suddenly, "Do you still know your identity?"

Xiao Feng lowered his eyelids, "Erchen hasn't finished speaking." ”

Xiao Wutian said with a hideous face, "Don't you think I won't kill you?"

Xiao Feng hooked the corners of his mouth slightly, "The sons and daughters are all given by the father and the queen mother, when the father wants to take it back, the sons have no right to resist." ”

"You ......" Xiao Wutian's face was gloomy, and he shook Xiao Feng out suddenly.

Xiao Feng slammed against a wall, barely managed to get up, and coughed lightly.

Xiao Wutian took a deep breath, "You said that three years would give me a situation I wanted to see, how about now?"

"Isn't my father already planning to go to war now? Xiao Feng lowered his head slightly and said softly.

"You're very low-demanding. Xiao Wutian sneered.

"My father is also very demanding. Xiao Feng said softly.

"However, I am not satisfied. Xiao Wutian said with a gloomy face.

Xiao Feng pursed his lips and smiled, "Now that the son is like this, if the father wants to use the son as a pawn, the son wants to resist, and he can't do it, why does the father need to ask the son again." ”

"What did you do yesterday in the Weichi Mansion?" Xiao Wutian asked lightly.

"Erchen originally wanted to kill him. Xiao Feng said softly.

Xiao Wutian's face became gloomy again, "What do you want?"

"If he dies, only Cao Xiao can support this scene now. Xiao Feng pursed his lips and smiled, "Yang Wenbo, both in terms of wrist and heart, is far from what his father thinks. ”

"Rebel, damn it!" Xiao Wutian's face was extremely ugly, and he suddenly shouted.

A clanged sword groan.

A sword stabbed into Xiao Feng's chest.

A handful of broken blood flew out, splashing on the white floor tiles with regular textures, and the blood followed the lines, slowly clear.

Immediately after, the sword was drawn and thrown to the ground with a thud.

Xiao Wutian's face was so gloomy that he was almost dripping, and he muttered fiercely, "Damn!"