"What did you say?"
Gu Wuyou stopped what he was doing, raised his eyebrows and asked Bai Lu, "Beidi has not sent troops for so many years, how could he suddenly commit a crime at this time?"
"The servants don't know either. When I went to the concierge earlier, I heard from a few servants who went out to buy..." Bai Lu's face was also a little unsightly, "The servants said that today a fast horse came suddenly at the gate of the city. Ma, brought the news of Bei Di's violation, and said that the group of thieves secretly attacked and killed many of our people, and now the north is in chaos."
After Gu Wuyou listened to her, her face became more and more difficult to look at.
Beidi and Turkic are different.
The Turks have troops and horses, so they have been ambitious and unwilling to stop all these years... But Bei Di, because of his position and military strength, has always remained neutral, neither befriending the Turks nor being a vassal of Da Zhou, An An Divided, never happened.
But now that the Turks have just settled, Bei Di has made trouble again.
Seeing this completely different scene from the previous life, Gu Wuyou frowned, resting his hands on the table, his heart could not be settled.
Bai Lu also knew that she was worried, and said in a low voice, "Why don't you send someone out to find out?"
"How much information can I ask outside?" Gu Wuyou shook his head, "Forget it, I'll ask him when Li Qinyuan comes back tonight."
Bai Lu responded lightly, and did not speak again.
But this time, Li Qinyuan was expected to come back after waiting until Zi Shi.
"you are back."
"Well," the man said in a low and tired voice outside, "How about Manman?"
Bai Lu replied in a low voice, "Madam has been waiting for you all night, and she should have slept by now."
Li Qinyuan seemed to be silent for a while before saying, "I see, let's go down." Followed by a series of deliberately quiet footsteps coming in from outside.
Gu Wuyou originally just lay down with her eyes closed. She has something in her heart, so she has to ask clearly, where can she sleep? This will hear the sound of footsteps getting closer and closer, and directly lift the curtain, hoarse voice, and sleepily: "I'm back."
Seeing that she was still awake, Li Qinyuan frowned, "Why haven't you slept yet?"
After speaking, she walked a few steps, and she saw that her eyelids were about to fight, but she still looked at him with strength, knowing that it was because of something, so she didn't speak any more, took off her robe and shoes and socks and went to bed, putting people on the bed. She took it into her arms and waited for someone to change into a comfortable sleeping position before she stroked her hair and asked in a low voice, "You already know?"
"Um."
Gu Wuyou was so sleepy, he hugged his waist and leaned against him, "It's a mess outside, everything is said..." Then he asked, "What happened? It's so good, why did Bei Di suddenly commit a crime?"
"The soldiers who came to spread the word said that Bei Di saw that we had conquered the Turks, and that he was afraid that they would become our vassal state in the future, so he joined several other tribes and planned to fight to the death." When Li Qinyuan said these words, his face was not good-looking. , and worried that she would be worried, so he comforted: "Don't worry, Bei Di's troops are not strong enough to make a splash."
"that is… "
What people are most afraid of is the second half of the sentence, Gu Wuyou's heart tightened, and most of the drowsiness disappeared. He raised his head from his arms, looked at Li Qinyuan's complicated eyes on her, and whispered: "You... want to send troops. ?"
"… Yes."
Li Qinyuan said hoarsely, "The Li family army is familiar with Beidi's habit of fighting. His Majesty's intention is to let me take the Li family army to fight."
There was a moment of silence in the room, and Li Qinyuan felt uncomfortable. It wasn't long before the two got married. He first trained in the western suburbs camp and got in touch with the Li family army. Now it has finally stopped for a few days, and he has to send troops again... Although Bei Di is not worth mentioning. , but when His Majesty said something, he couldn't help but listen.
Moreover, Bei Di killed so many of their people. As a citizen of the Great Zhou Dynasty, he naturally could not sit idly by.
“It’s quite…”
"Go."
The words of the two rang in the house at the same time, one hesitant, the other decisive.
Gu Wuyou was stunned for a moment, then smiled again, she would really not be sleepy at all, she raised her head and looked at him, a pair of clear Xing'er eyes curved like crescent moons, her delicate and tender hands covered him. on his face, "You go."
It's not that she doesn't know what kind of person he is. Since her general chooses to take up this responsibility, she will not sit idly by... Those words of exhortation have been said many times, but now they are only one sentence, "Come back safely. , I'll be waiting for you at home."
The candles flickered in the house.
The young general looked at his little wife with a very complicated expression.
He opened his mouth, but didn't know what to say, so he could only hold the person firmly in his arms, and after a while, he said solemnly, "...Okay."
Since we are going to send troops, naturally we cannot delay.
In the early morning of the next day, Li Qinyuan was about to go to the western suburbs camp to order troops and set off. There were dozens of his cronies in front of Li's house, all of them wearing the same armor. His eyes turned to Gu Wuyou.
Knowing that the couple had something to say, Mrs. Li wiped her tears and said, "Let's go back first."
After speaking, Yin Wan helped her to go inside.
Li Censhen didn't say anything, just took another look at Li Qinyuan before he left... His son's growth rate is amazing. He was only on the battlefield for the first time a few months ago, but now he has been able to subdue all Li Jiajun and make them respectful No two.
He even quickly established a group of his own cronies.
He is now...
There was nothing left to teach him.
After they left, Bai Lu and others also took a dozen steps back. Li Qinyuan walked up to Gu Wuyou, who was looking at him with tears in his eyes, held her hand, and whispered: "I won't delay for too long, I'll be back when I'm done with the north side."
Gu Wuyou nodded.
Li Qinyuan said again: "Lin Qing, I left it for you. He is not weak in martial arts. You can ask him anything."
Gu Wuyou's eyes were slightly red, and he replied softly, "...Okay."
Li Qinyuan looked at her with a pitiful expression, wanted to cry but refused to shed tears, and the grief in his heart deepened, "If there is anything at home, you can discuss it with your grandmother and Mrs. Yin, and if you feel bored, you can go home. I have spoken to my grandmother for a few days, and she agrees."
Gu Wuyou couldn't even utter a word this time, he could only pursed his lips and nodded.
It's almost time.
Li Qinyuan couldn't delay any longer. He looked down at the person and said in a hoarse voice, "I'm leaving."
"… Um."
It was like a syllable leaking from the roots of his teeth, fearing that he was worried, Gu Wuyou forced a smile, "Go, don't worry about me, I'll be fine at home, and if there is anything, I'll discuss it with others."
There were also people there to urge.
Li Qinyuan didn't want to delay any longer, he glanced at someone and turned to leave.
The moment Gu Wuyou turned around, he finally couldn't help it. His little face that was pretending to be strong just now collapsed. He followed the person a few steps. He just wanted to see people for a while. Before taking a few steps, the person who had just strode away suddenly turned and walked towards her.
Stunned for a moment by this sudden change, Gu Wuyou stopped, and before she could open her mouth to ask him if something had fallen, he was suddenly hugged.
The man's strength is very strong, holding her, seems to want to rub her whole body into his own blood.
"wait me back."
After saying this, Li Qinyuan didn't stop, turned around and walked out, the black cloak outside his silver armor cut a beautiful arc in the air, and then the horse's hoofs were lightly raised, and the young general led dozens of his cronies in an inexhaustible way. Go to the gate of the city.
Gu Wuyou just stood at the door and looked at him, and he was reluctant to take his eyes back until he was far away and could only see the sand and dust raised by the horse's hoofs.
"Master..."
Bai Lu came over and persuaded in a low voice, "Go back."
Now that it is autumn, there have been several autumn rains, and the sky has suddenly cooled down.
Gu Wuyou made a soft "hmm" and glanced outside again, but he really couldn't see a trace, and then he reluctantly retracted his gaze.
Since Li Qinyuan left, Gu Wuyou has become a little unhappy. Except for occasionally going to Mrs. Li's place to sit for a while, most of them stay at home alone. Fortunately, Jiufei and Gu Yu often come to see her, but they are not As for leaving her alone.
this day.
She thought that she hadn't been home for a long time, so she told Mrs. Li to go home to visit her grandmother and father, and when she came back after dinner, she thought of going to Songbaozhai to buy some candied fruit. It's tight, and there's no taste in the mouth.
Bai Lu didn't let her get out of the car, so she asked the driver to pull over, got off the carriage and entered Songbaozhai.
Gu Wuyou continued to wait in the car.
She didn't have much energy, so she lifted the curtain and looked at the scene outside boredly. She heard a few words in her ears, but she was talking about the affairs of the court, "Have you heard that today the prince was arrested when he was in court. Your Majesty will give you a good punishment."
"How could it be? His Royal Highness is the most gentle, but how could he be punished?"
"It seems that because of differences in political opinions, the prince refuted a few words. His Majesty was angry, so he told people about it and even put him on foot ban."
…
Those voices were soon gone.
Gu Wuyou frowned, why did the prince's brother have a dispute with his uncle
While pondering, Bai Lu had already returned, took a large bag of candied fruit, got in the car and said with a smile to her: "There is a new variety, I bought some if it tasted good, you will find it delicious when you look back, I and Hong Come out and buy the cream."
After speaking, Gu Wuyou frowned and asked, "What's wrong?"
Gu Wuyou shook his head, thinking about going back and writing a letter to Changping to ask, but before he could speak, he saw Jingyu wearing a white official robe and riding his horse towards this side... She hurriedly called out, "Master Jing!"
"Call-"
Jing Yubai heard the familiar voice and looked back. When he saw Gu Wuyou's carriage, he took the reins and came here. He was still as gentle and jade-like as before, and he cupped his hands and shouted, "Leping County. host."
He is now a new noble in the DPRK.
Of those things in the court, he naturally knows best.
Gu Wuyou didn't hide it, and asked people bluntly, "I heard that the prince's brother was punished by his uncle today, and he was also imprisoned?"
Jing Yubai was not surprised how she found out, and she didn't hide her words, and said truthfully: "It's just a talk, it's not a big deal, the county owner doesn't need to worry."
His face was calm and his voice was calm, which was very convincing. After Gu Wuyou heard him, the restless heart fell back again, and he thanked him before saying goodbye.
Jing Yubai looked at the carriage that went away, but his expression was not as calm as when he saw it before.
It was already dark, and the lanterns on both sides of the street were lit. He pursed his lips and looked in the direction of the palace... It's not uncommon for the incident of the Chaotang to spread to the people, but he always felt that this spread The speed is a bit too fast, as if someone is fueling the flames.
the next day.
Jing Yubai got the answer.
Sure enough, he guessed correctly. It was indeed someone who contributed to this matter, and being punished for different political opinions was not a big deal. Besides, although His Majesty was refuted by the Crown Prince yesterday, his expression was not good-looking, but he was not really angry.
According to the situation like yesterday, the prince will be able to lift the ban in just a few days.
But today-
Jing Yubai looked at the courtiers who spoke for the prince. The Jing family was neutral, but he followed his father and brother since he was a child, and he naturally knew how the factions in the DPRK and China were... He knew very well that among the group of people kneeling today, they belonged to the prince. There are very few people in that faction.
can be less,
doesn't mean no.
Among them, the loudest speakers were all picked up by the crown prince in the past, and now His Majesty has to speak for the crown prince regardless of his guilt.
These are actually nothing, they belong to the prince's faction, and it is understandable to say a few words for help, but the courtiers who are kneeling today account for most of them, whether they belong to the prince's faction or not, they are now speaking for the prince.
Relying on being in the crowd, Jing Yubai quietly glanced at the emperor on the seat, and sure enough, he looked gloomy.
His heart sank, and soon he heard the man on the dragon chair say in a deep voice, "Okay, it's really good, my prince is really capable!" After speaking, the man left with a swipe of his sleeves.
In the hall, the courtiers were still kneeling.
De'an's face was not very good-looking, he said "retreat the dynasty", and quickly left with Emperor Qingxi.
The ministers in the court and the middle looked at each other, some people walked out, some people continued to kneel, and it seemed that they didn't plan to leave if the prince was not allowed to lift the ban... When Jing Yubai followed his father and brother out, the faces of the three of them were not very good-looking.
Jing Changen, the elder brother of Jing Yubai, held the jade wat and whispered, "This is not right today."
"It's not right," Jing Yubai frowned and pursed his lips, "Prince will never let his people threaten His Majesty like this, I'm afraid those people..." Before he finished speaking, the first assistant Jingjie interrupted the two in a deep voice. In the words of my son, "Do your own thing and don't talk rashly."
The two brothers quickly responded "yes".
When he was about to walk out of the palace gate, Jing Changen whispered again, "Father, there is news from the south that the old friend is probably not in good health."
When Father Jing heard the words, he was silent for a moment, and said, "If I'm free, I'll go see him."
Jing Changen frowned, but just as he was about to dissuade him, Jing Yubai held his arm, and when Jing's father went to the cabinet to handle affairs, the two brothers walked outside, Jing Changen said, "What did you stop me for just now? The identity of an old friend is not right, if people know that our Jing family has hidden him for so many years, I am afraid that there will be a big disaster."
Jing Yubai said in a low voice, "That man has a great debt to his father, and it is impossible for his father to sit back and watch."
"The current situation is unstable, if people know about my father..." Jing Changen said in a deep voice, "This matter must not be known to others."
Jing Yubai said with relief: "Brother, don't worry, I won't let my father go."
The old friend in the south was kind to his father, so when his father did such a thing for him, no one in the family said anything... But no matter how great the kindness is, it should be repaid after so many years, and he will not allow any influence on the Jing family. scourge exists.
Jing Changen knew that although his younger brother was young, he acted thoughtfully. Since he said such words, he naturally had an idea in his heart.
He didn't say any more, raised his hand and patted his shoulder, and said in a low voice, "Although the Jing family has always been neutral, as a minister, it is impossible to always be impartial, you... I know you have Qiu He in your heart, father is old Now, I'm going to take your sister-in-law out for business in the coming days, you, be careful with everything."
Jing Yubai's eyes narrowed in response, "I know."
What happened in the courtroom soon spread to the outside world. Everyone knew that the prince was grounded, and all the ministers in the court could not let His Majesty show mercy. For a while, there was a lot of discussion outside... This matter was spread so widely, even if he lived in a deep boudoir. Gu Wuyou also knew.
"How could this be?" Gu Wuyou frowned slightly, and his expression was not very good. "The prince's elder brother has always acted calmly. It is absolutely impossible for his ministers to threaten his uncle like this. There is absolutely a problem with this."
"no,"
She couldn't sit still, "I have to go to the palace to see."
When he woke up, the sky was spinning for a while, and he almost didn't fall down. Bai Lu quickly helped him and said nervously, "Master, are you alright?"
Gu Wuyou waved his hand, his voice was a little weak, "It's alright, I should have been sitting for a long time." He added, "You ask me to set a carriage for me, I have to go into the palace to see what's going on."
"It's so late, the palace gate has already released the spoon." Bai Lu helped the person back to the chair and persuaded: "Wait tomorrow, Tomorrow will accompany you into the palace."
Glancing at the sky outside, it was already dark.
No matter how anxious Gu Wuyou was, it was impossible for him to enter the palace at this time, so he could only restrain: "Then call me earlier tomorrow."
How could Bai Lu be wrong
She coaxed people to drink soothing soup, and let them go to sleep earlier, and then went out after she closed her eyes.
But the next day, without waiting for Gu Sansso to enter the palace, I got a message—
Emperor Qingxi was poisoned last night and has yet to wake up.