In this battle, the casualties of Daliang's army were negligible. They captured the leader of the Mustang tribe alive at a very small price, killed and captured countless rebels, and won a very clean and beautiful victory. It's just that although the battle was won, the atmosphere in Yuli City was still dull. When all the soldiers passed by the inn, they would deliberately lower their voices and quicken their pace. Rumors about the third young master of the Jiang family have been floating around. Some say he is a traitor, and some say he is the prince's eyeliner. There are all kinds of rumors, but there is only one thing that everyone understands very clearly in their hearts. That was the death of Jiang Lingfei, like a thick black cloud, which had already engulfed Ji Yanran tightly. If it is not necessary on weekdays, it is better to stay away.
There is a river outside Yuli City, which is swift in summer, but clearer and gentler in autumn and winter. Jiang Lingfei lay quietly on a bamboo raft, and changed into a sky-blue crisp shirt, which was sewn stitch by stitch by the old concubine when she was in Wangcheng earlier. The cuffs were embroidered with thin cloud patterns and flying birds. No more restrictions.
His face was peaceful, as if he was asleep. The sachet on the waist contains Yanyun plum, also known as longevity flower. Yun Yifeng didn't know whether this auspicious omen could really ensure that he would be free from disease, disaster, and worry in the next life, but he still stubbornly filled a kit full of it. The dried petals had a clear fragrance, like a flower growing in the northwest. One day, there was a night wind blowing the grass leaves and stars.
Li Jun held the ghost head sword and was about to put it on the bamboo raft, but was stopped by Ji Yanran: "You stay."
He was surprised: "I, I stay?"
"Lingfei didn't like to kill at first, so there is no need to have this sword in the future." Ji Yanran said in a hoarse voice, "At the beginning, he promised to take you for a walk in the rivers and lakes, but now... this sword is also considered Half of the Jianghu."
Li Jun responded silently, and gripped the ghost head sword even tighter.
The water carried the long bamboo raft all the way away.
The scenery in the southwest is actually very beautiful. There are lush green trees on both sides of the bank, and unknown flowers are in full bloom, rendering a large area of colorful flowers. Hundreds of white butterflies danced lightly in the forest at first, and then they seemed to smell the fragrance of longevity flowers, and landed on the bamboo raft one after another, stopping between Jiang Lingfei's eyebrows and eyes, their wings trembling slightly.
At the end of the river is a deep canyon, surrounded by lush white mist, like a fairy mountain outside the world where hermits live in the storytellers.
The bamboo raft drifted and slid into the bay, covered by layers of trees, and finally completely disappeared in the afterglow of the setting sun.
But the butterflies seemed to have seen something, and suddenly scattered in all directions as if frightened.
Yun Yifeng supported the old concubine, and the group walked slowly towards Yuli City. Mu Chengxue leaned against the tree with her sword in her arms, and looked back at the river in the distance. As a fellow of the Jianghu, he naturally felt a little pity in his heart, he just patted the fat mink in his arms, and sighed: "You are the happiest."
The ferret continued to sleep soundly, not knowing what was going on outside.
Really, carefree.
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Partridge, Yuying, Changyou and Guici were all taken to Wangcheng, and Fuer was no exception. On the day of the battle, she originally wanted to wait for an opportunity in the city, but was captured by Ling Xing'er and Qingyue, so she resentfully said: "It turns out that you have suspected me a long time ago."
"It's not doubtful, I just heard from Senior Mei that you have no brain injury, but you haven't been able to cure it, so I gave it a try." Yun Yifeng said, "The love between mother and child is good, and I miss my son over and over again. , but didn’t realize that what I sent back to you was a baby girl who was obviously much thinner.”
It's understandable that I couldn't find it when I was crazy, but later I was sober enough to recognize that "Mei Zhusong is an accomplice of the traitor", but she still hugged someone else's baby girl and kissed and cried. . Thinking about it again, the desperate struggle when she fell off the cliff that day, I'm afraid it was because she wanted to pull Huang Qing down the mountain so that she could escape by pulling the vines, but she didn't expect Xiao Huang to be resourceful and hugged her head without saying a word , "Bang" and I was knocked out.
Huang Qing asked cautiously, "Is your lord alright?"
"It's okay." Yun Yifeng patted him on the shoulder, "Order it down, the class teacher will return to court in three days!"
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Half a year later, Wangcheng.
Spring flowers bloom all over the streets and alleys, and every eye is full of vitality.
The emperor set up a family banquet in the palace, silk and bamboo orchestras curled up, dancers' sleeves fluttered, and the dishes were full of delicacies and feasts. In the interlacing of cups and cups, several people were already drunk and lay straight on the mahogany table, knocking over the table. Li Jing didn't blame the bowls and cups all over the place, just smiled and told the palace servants to help them down so that they could take care of them.
After the banquet, it's almost midnight.
The old concubine drank two extra cups of rum during the banquet, and was sent back to Ganwu Hall by Yun Yifeng to rest. Li Jing retreated a group of palace people, and took a slow walk in the imperial garden with Ji Yanran. The breeze was blowing head-on, and the two strings of orange lanterns in the corridor were shaking, creating a glimmer of light.
"When my father was alive, he groaned after drinking one day, regretting that he had refused to agree to the marriage between General Lu and Xie Hanyan in order to guard against Xie's family." Li Jing stood by the lake, looking at the ripples in the distance, There was a bit of exclamation in the tone, "I didn't understand at the time, I didn't understand why this sounded like a trivial matter, but it would make my father so sad. Now that I think about it, I'm afraid it was after the Xuanyi Army defeated Mujin Town. Father has already guessed the reason why General Lu insisted on fighting, so he mourned endlessly."
Ji Yanran said: "The complete erasure of the old Mujin Town from the map should be the compensation made by the emperor." In this way, in the eyes of the world, Lu Guangyuan is still the wise and powerful general, and he has never changed his march recklessly. The route, and the reason why the Xuanyi Army was defeated was purely because the number of rebels was too large, so they were outnumbered, and there was no other reason.
"No matter what happened back then, today, it's completely turned over." Li Jing looked at him and said, "For so many years, I'm lucky to have you guarding the beam, thank you."
"Brother Huang speaks seriously." Ji Yanran lowered her head, "I left the palace at the age of ten, and I was used to living in the wild in the Northwest desert. I don't know many rules, and only Brother Huang has a kind heart to endure my stink."
Li Jing smiled, and continued to walk forward with him, talking about some gossip about the parents.
Eunuch Desheng held two cloaks in his arms and followed behind the two brothers. He also felt that the garden in spring was extremely beautiful, with the sky full of stars and brocades below, and the air was sweet. It was really refreshing and refreshing.
A handful of moonlight fell into the Baiyu River, illuminating the entire imperial palace dimly.
In the early morning of the next day, Ji Yanran and Yun Yifeng left the palace early in the morning, saying which alley they were going to eat sugar pancakes. After the old concubine cheerfully told the two to go early and return early, she also got up and took a bath by her servants, but she didn't go back to Prince Xiao's mansion, but went straight to the imperial study room, where Li Jing was just going to the morning court and was reviewing papers.
Eunuch Desheng helped her to sit down, and whispered: "Ming Concubine, what the emperor gave was not poison, but ordinary ginseng tonic pills."
The old concubine was a little surprised: "Buwan?"
At that time, the southwest was in chaos, Ji Yanran dispatched troops thousands of miles away, gathered all the troops stationed in the southwest into his own hands, and even transferred most of the troops from the Central Plains, as if he was trying his best to stir up a whole area. Bloody. The courtiers talked a lot, and the excerpts from the previous reports almost flooded the imperial study room. Some said His Royal Highness Xiao Wang was ambitious, some made a big fuss about Jiang Lingfei, and some people simply asked for orders to go to the southwest to exchange Ji Yanran. In short, there were many Like a thunderstorm, it made Li Jing extremely irritable, and his face was gloomy for many days in the early morning. The clever ones among the courtiers jumped out and said, His Royal Highness Xiao Wang has always been loyal, and there is still an old concubine in the king's city, so there should be no problems, so don't worry too much.
However, because of Jiang Lingfei's matter, the old concubine was very concerned and worried, so even though she knew she couldn't do anything, she still wanted to go to the southwest in person. In this situation, taking a poison pill that requires returning to the palace on time to receive the antidote seems to be the most feasible compromise.
Li Jing stepped down from the dragon chair: "You can't tell a lie that day, please don't be offended by the concubine."
The old concubine bowed deeply: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, Yan Ran will never know about this matter."
As for why the poison pill turned into a supplement pill, it may be due to the natural trust between the brothers, or it may be because Li Jing is still afraid of Ji Yanran's military power, and worried about the irreversible consequences if he finds out that his biological mother was poisoned... In fact, it doesn't matter anymore.
The important thing is that everyone has difficulties, and it is good to be able to strike a balance and continue to live a stable life.
In Wangcheng in May, the sun is like a fire.
On this day, as soon as Ji Yanran returned to the palace, a servant sneakily reported that the master of Yunmen had found a new recipe for heatstroke prevention cakes, and sent someone to buy two hundred catties of mung beans, and he was busy in the kitchen right now.
Ji Yanran felt a little ringing in her ears: "How much?"
The servant repeated, two hundred catties.
After that, he said in a very sympathetic tone: "Why don't you go to the palace to hide for a while, or maybe invite King Pingle to help?" .
Li Jun was staying in the new palace across the street, shaking her head and reciting poems, when suddenly she felt a chill down her spine. He thought about it solemnly, although he didn't know what was about to happen, but since the premonition was not good, it would be better to get oil on the soles of his feet and slip away as soon as possible, so as not to be "invited" to Qiqiqi for no reason like last time In the brother's house, you are not allowed to leave until you have eaten eighteen buns.
His Royal Highness Xiao Wang was alone and helpless, so he had to step on ants all the way to the kitchen. Fortunately, the master of Yunmen was still rolling up his sleeves to pound beans, and he hadn't had time to steam the powder slurry in the pot. Ji Yanran was dumbfounded by this scene of hard work, stepped forward and grabbed the thin white wrist, forcibly pulled the stone pestle away, and coaxed and lied: "I'll take you to a fun place."
Yun Yifeng was dragged staggeringly by him, and said with regret: "But it took a lot of effort to light the fire."
When Ji Yanran heard this, she cherished making a fire so much, "It's hard work", let alone steamed cakes. This meal must not be allowed to be done anymore, so he decisively picked him up, whistled for Feishuangjiao, and rushed to the south of the city, the Royal Garden.
There are thousands of lotus ponds in the garden, and the eyes are full of infinite blue colors, refreshing and pleasant.
Swing a small boat to the shade, and put a jug of light sweet fruit wine by your hand. Yun Yifeng rested her pillow on Ji Yanran's lap, half-closed her eyes, enjoying the cool breeze, feeling... much more comfortable than staying in the smoky kitchen.
"A few days ago, I got a dendrobium red bead from the emperor's brother. It looks full of grains, round and festive." Ji Yanran said, "It just happens to be reserved for Qingyue as a betrothal gift, and it is just right for that delicate little girl."
"The Martial Arts Conference will be in two months, and the two of them will definitely go to attend." Yun Yifeng said lazily, "Even if they get married, it will be in the second half of the year, so don't worry."
Ji Yanran held his hand: "Martial arts conference, why didn't I hear you mention it before?"
"It's not a big deal, forget it." Yun Yifeng moved a comfortable posture, "Besides, I don't want to join in the fun."
This is probably the most idle "martial arts leader" in history. He doesn't care about sect affairs all day long, and just wants to be in the kitchen of Prince Xiao's mansion tinkering with mung beans. But unfortunately, the Jianghu of the Central Plains is in his hands, and it is really stable and quiet. The five masters work together to maintain justice and peace in the martial arts. With the efforts of Jiang Chenchen and many Jiangmen young masters, the Jiangjia Villa in Danfeng City has firmly occupied the top spot in the martial arts world. Yue Yuanyuan got her wish and became the housekeeper of the Jiang Mansion, but she never moved to live in a luxurious mansion. She only built a small wooden house next to Yanyuesha. Occasionally, in her free time, she would burn incense, play the piano, cook tea, and look at the lonely and bright courtyard next door. , Silver and white smoke and moon cage light gauze.
Yun Yifeng said: "I dreamed about Big Brother Jiang last night."
Ji Yanran's men paused: "...um."
"He said he was doing well."
"How good is it?"
Yun Yifeng thought about it, how good it should be, and finally said: "You are free and unrestrained, and you also told me to take good care of the prince and cook more."
Ji Yanran kissed his hand: "If he says that again next time, just hit him in the face."
A few dragonflies landed on the pointed tender lotus, and fell asleep together in this quiet noon.
Recently, the country is stable and the world is peaceful. The two originally planned to go to the Jiangnan water town to relax, but unfortunately, they failed because the leaders of the thirteen tribes in the grassland will gather in Wangcheng at the beginning of next month to discuss the opening of new trade routes. The project to prevent and control sandstorms has already begun, and it will only take a few years for the seedlings to grow into a continuous forest. Under the management of the Gegen brothers, the Qingyang Grassland is peaceful and prosperous, with cattle and sheep everywhere. Everyone's life is gradually getting better, and it will be even better in the future.
In this way, there should be no more wars in the Northwest for a long time.
Lin Ying's military newspaper has become more and more trivial. Today I write that twenty brothers from the Heijiao Camp got married; I write tomorrow that there are many Western gadgets in the border market. I bought a cart for Yunmen When the Lord came to Yancheng to enjoy it; I will write it the day after tomorrow. It rained for three consecutive days in the northwest, which was the tears shed by my subordinates and Lao Wu missing the prince.
With a swipe of Ji Yanran's pen, reply, then I will miss my king for three more hours every day, the northwest is drought, and the people are looking forward to your rain.
Lin Ying: ...
Forget it, when I didn't say it.
As for other old people
The ground centipede made great contributions in the southwest, and got a piece of "Stealth Stealing" token from the emperor as he wished. There is a big golden bell on it, which will ring wherever he goes.
Yun Yifeng specially reminded: "Destroying the imperial gift without permission is a serious crime of beheading."
The ground centipede was distressed: "But with this bell, it's hard to work."
"You have worked for most of your life, why don't you just retire and wash your hands." Yun Yifeng patted him on the shoulder, "I have already bought a mansion and land for you in Yunze City. There are no shortage of maids and servants, and it is comfortable. And rich."
The newly promoted "Saint Thief" sighed again and again, always feeling that he... seemed to have lost his money.
Ghost Thorn was ordered to be imprisoned in the sky prison for life. Yun Yifeng exchanged blood Ganoderma lucidum for nearly a hundred kinds of prescriptions for curing diseases and detoxification from him, and handed them all over to the imperial doctor and Mei Zhusong. Published in a booklet and sent to various places in Daliang. Li Jing issued an imperial decree to build brand-new medical centers in Qianlun Grassland and Wangcheng for Mei Zhusong to treat diseases and save lives, and to teach and solve doubts.
Mu Chengxue followed the merchant ship to the south and traveled to various places in the ocean, but did not return for three consecutive years. Some people say that he took over a big business, some say that he is avoiding his enemies, and some simply say that he is hiding from the clouds and leaning on the wind—after all, that mink is getting fatter and smoother to the touch, and the clouds are smoother and smoother. The door owner touched it and said yes.
The small boat was still shaking gently in the middle of the lake, rippling in circles.
Yun Yifeng slept soundly, a few strands of black hair were blown off her cheeks by the wind, and then slipped into the slightly open collar, where a red rope was hanging, and after being pulled out, a piece of blood ganoderma lucidum carved from red jade was hung on it . Ji Yanran couldn't help but laugh, and remembered the first time in the past, the beautiful eyes covered with peach blossoms, and the extremely innocent sentence "According to the prince's description, a blood ganoderma was carved out to keep you safe". At that time, I was full of guilt when I heard it, but when I think about it now, I can only feel rejoicing, glad that I can find the only one among the tens of thousands of people in Daliang.
The white snow on Misty Peak, the bright Milky Way in Wangxing City, every inch of Wangcheng is beautiful, there are long rivers and sunsets in the northwest, and three springs in the south of the Yangtze River. Even in Yuli, there are ingenious girls who string broken jade into bells and strike them in the summer wind. Make a crisp and pleasant sound.
It turned out that the two of them had already enjoyed countless grand sights in the world and tasted thousands of good tastes before they knew it.
And the rest of my life is still very, very long.
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