Among the many island nations in the South China Sea, the White Elephant Kingdom is obviously the most powerful. In addition, it is located on the main road of traffic. Therefore, Chu Xiang once secretly asked people to go around the corner and win over more than once. It's just that Nava has always been upright and cautious, and he is not optimistic about the plans of this down-and-out prince. The benefits are getting more and more, and it is just as unmoved.
It's just that although Nawa rejected the other party, Naxi Thorn was not necessarily with his eldest brother. He has always been ambitious, and he has long coveted the vastness of Chu's land and materials. Perhaps Chu Xiang knew this, so he changed his strategy and began to send people to contact Naxi Thorn frequently.
When Nava learned of this, he was furious and sent troops to surround Naxi Thorn's mansion, ordering him to think behind closed doors. Three months later, Naxi stabbed in tears and knelt down to apologize, swearing that he would never have anything to do with the rebellion in the future. Coupled with his mother's intercession, Nawa reluctantly forgave the younger brother.
"It's been two years since this incident, I thought he had really turned back." Nava sighed, "In fact, when I think about it now, during the time when I was preparing for the north, he did behave abnormally many times. , like I can't wait for me to leave." I didn't feel anything at the time, but when I recall it now, I feel cold even in the bones.
"My younger brother returned to the royal city the day before yesterday, and also said that there seems to be a change in Baixiang Kingdom." Chu Yuan said, "Chu Xiang's people frequently enter and leave the palace, this time is not sneaky, but fair."
When Nava heard the words, his face became paler.
"But it doesn't matter." Chu Yuan patted him on the shoulder, "The lord is sincere to me, and I will help you regain the throne. But there is one more thing, I want to ask the lord."
"Emperor Chu, please speak." Nava nodded.
"There is a lot of trade between the White Elephant Kingdom and the Siam Kingdom. I wonder if the lord of the kingdom understands Wu Deng?" Chu Yuan asked.
Navalho hesitated for a moment, and said, "Wu Deng is very shrewd and knows the wind direction very well. However, he and the Kunda family are distant relatives, and Kunda married Princess Gaoli, and it is said that he wants to get in touch with Da Chu through Jin Tai. Relationship, it should not be bought by Chu Xiang so quickly, at most not stick to both ends."
"That's it." Chu Yuan nodded, "I understand, thank you so much."
"What are the plans of Emperor Chu?" Nava asked.
"When the lord of the country recovers, go out with me." Chu Yuan said, "Go and regain what you lost."
Nava bowed his head slightly: "Thank you Emperor Chu."
When the two of them walked out of the bedroom, the courtyard was empty, only Sixi was guarding the door. It was said that Jin Shu had already helped Kunda to go back to rest, while Ye Jin was half-forcibly carried away by Shen Qianfeng, saying that she was going out to eat a roast chicken stall that only came out at night.
Duan Baiyue felt that if there was a chance in the future, she would definitely have a drink with Alliance Lord Shen alone.
"The night is already so deep." Chu Yuan glanced at the bright moon in the sky, "Let's go, let's go back and rest."
Duan Baiyue liked this sentence very much, so he took his hand and walked into the palace together.
"What are you thinking?" Chu Yuan asked.
Duan Baiyue said: "War."
"I haven't started a war yet, what are you thinking about?" Chu Yuan said, "Don't think about it."
Duan Baiyue agreed: "Okay."
After a while, Chu Yuan asked again, "What are you thinking about now?"
Duan Baiyue said: "You."
The corner of Chu Yuan's mouth curved, and he continued to slowly step on the stones on the road.
Si Xi followed behind, covering her mouth and snickering.
"Brother, Your Majesty." When crossing a path, he happened to see Duan Yao walking by, holding a bunch of things in his hands.
"Where did you just go?" Chu Yuan asked.
"Where is the old man Mu Chi." Duan Yao said, "Senior said that there are fun things for me, here, that's all."
"Hidden weapon?" Chu Yuan asked.
"Not all of them, there are also wooden whistle and wooden magpies." Duan Yao said, "There are still a lot of leftovers there. Senior asked me to come back tomorrow morning at Mao Shi, and said he wanted to teach me craftsmanship."
"Mao Shi? Then you should go to bed earlier." Chu Yuan said, "Otherwise, you won't be able to get up tomorrow."
"Then I'll go back." Duan Yao gathered the small things that kept falling from her arms, "The emperor also rested earlier." After that, he added, "And brother." Although it is not very important, but Still have to mention it appropriately, so as not to be beaten.
"Go." Chu Yuan straightened his hair for him and watched him leave with a smile.
"Why are you being so nice to this kid?" Duan Baiyue asked sourly.
"It's not just me who is good to Yaoer." Chu Yuan said, "Senior Xuantian is willing to teach him to solve Fenxing, and old man Muchi is willing to teach him craftsmanship. You know this is what many people in the Central Plains want. Chance?"
"Yao'er has a good life when she is a child." Duan Baiyue said.
Chu Yuan asked, "How about you?"
"My life is also good." Duan Baiyue put one hand around his waist, "With you here, my life is the best."
"That's natural." Chu Yuan patted his chest with the back of his hand, "Empress Empress, whose life is better than yours." If it spreads out, women all over the world will grab a handkerchief.
Passing by the library tower, I saw that the lights were still on in the courtyard. Sixi explained: "Hui Huang, it's Lord Wen."
"Wen Aiqing." After his reminder, Chu Yuan remembered, "Have you not gone back yet?"
"I didn't come back, Master Zhao also came to read books with Master Wen." Si Xi said, "This book tower has seven floors, even if Master Wen can read a book at a glance, it will take more than a month to finish the climb. ."
"Let the imperial pantry prepare some late-night snacks for delivery." Chu Yuan said, "Tell Wen Aiqing to go back early and rest early, so you don't have to be too tired."
"Yes." Sixi beckoned to call for the maid and ordered in a low voice. Chu Yuan asked Duan Baiyue again: "How about you? Do you want to have supper?"
"Are you hungry?" Duan Baiyue said, "I will eat with you."
"I'm not hungry, I have no appetite." Chu Yuan pointed to the side, "You used to come to the palace when you were a child, do you remember this place?"
"Chu Xiang's Jingfan Hall, naturally remember." Duan Baiyue said, "Does anyone live there now?"
Chu Yuan shook his head: "After Chu Xiang was exiled, this place was empty."
A mouse squeaked, ran out of the door, and jumped into the flowers.
Chu Yuan frowned in disgust.
"Not sealed?" Duan Baiyue asked.
"After the house is raided, it will naturally be sealed." Chu Yuan said, "It's just that after a long time, there are many people in this palace, it is inevitable that some people want to steal chickens and dogs. It's just a seal and an iron chain. Even the valuables have been brought back to the state treasury, but the skinny camel is bigger than a horse, and Chu Xiang is notoriously extravagant. Even if the officers and soldiers just left out a jade pendant and a pearl, it is enough for ordinary people to live for several years. day.
"Find someone to seal it again tomorrow." Chu Yuan said.
"Yes." Sixi said, "The old slave will inform Commander Wang tomorrow."
"Let's go." The night was cold and gloomy, and Duan Baiyue didn't want him to stay longer.
Chu Yuan nodded, turned around and was about to leave, but another big mouse came out, holding a bright yellow rag in its mouth. Although it was dirty and worn, it could still see the shading of the auspicious clouds and the sun on it.
"This..." Si Xi was a little stunned. Although it is stated that the yellow material can be used by the prince, but this auspicious cloud pattern can only be worn by the prince, how can it appear elsewhere.
"Your clothes?" Duan Baiyue drove the mouse away, squatted down and looked at the piece of cloth - it was a pair of underwear. He was accustomed to the prince's bedroom since he was a child, so he could recognize it naturally.
Chu Yuan glanced at Sixi.
"It is indeed the emperor's personal clothing. It should be eight or nine years old depending on the size." Sixi replied, Chu Yuan has been serving him since he was five years old, and he remembers all the clothes and hats he wore. Chu Yuan was afraid of the cold in winter and refused to wear silk and satin, so the Empress ordered to weave this batch of material, which was different from the rest of the princes.
Duan Baiyue said, "I'll go in and have a look."
Chu Yuan frowned: "I'll go too."
Duan Baiyue reached out and opened the door, and the dust was falling down. It seems that this place has been searched for a long time, and no one has been here for a long time.
Under the light of the torches, the dead trees in the courtyard cast ever-changing shadows on the walls. If there were a few more jackdaw calls, it would be really creepy.
The previous rat squeezed in through the crack of the door again, not afraid of people, just ran back. Duan Baiyue and Chu Yuan followed, and saw it got into a dilapidated house. After a while, he pulled another piece of clothes out, looking like he was going to make a nest for winter.
Duan Baiyue held a torch and kicked the door open. There was no one inside, the smell of corruption was blowing, the tables and chairs were messy, the beds collapsed, the curtains were covered with cobwebs, everything was gray, except for a lot of clothes piled on the ground, looking at some other colors. Sixi took a closer look and said in surprise, "Your Majesty, these are all your underwear when you were young."
Duan Baiyue said: "It should have been hidden in the bed by someone, but the plank was emptied by the termites and the plank collapsed, and then it was pulled out by the mouse."
Chu Yuan's expression was extremely ugly.
Duan Baiyue drew his sword and split the bed board a little more. It was still stuffed with clothes, some gadgets, a wooden whistle, a jade flute, a hairpin, and a portrait of Chu Yuan's face when he was young, but his posture was obscene. Unsightly.
Sixi is frightened, this...
Duan Baiyue's face was ashen, and she crushed the portrait: "I cut him alive."
"This is not Chu Xiang's bedroom." Chu Yuan looked at him.
"Who is that?" Duan Baiyue asked.
Chu Yuan paused and said, "Liu Jinde, he is ten years older than Chu Xiang and has strong martial arts. He often accompanies him to practice swordsmanship. If it is too late, he will rest here."
"Let's go back first." Duan Baiyue said, "I will search again tomorrow, and the people from the Southwest House will be here tonight."
Chu Yuan was holding his hand, but his palm was cold. From the moment he can remember, he has only loved one person, and feels that everything he does with him is sweet, hugging, kissing, and lingering joy that comes naturally. There has never been anyone else in his eyes, so he never noticed that he would be missed by others in such a rude way for more than ten years. Now, when I think of those seemingly inadvertent body touches back then, I almost feel nauseous.
"Okay." After returning to the bedroom, Duan Baiyue patted him on the back, "It's okay."
Chu Yuan said: "Well."
"Take you to a hot spring?" Duan Baiyue asked, her voice soft and hoarse, "Sleep when you're tired, and I'll bring you back."
Chu Yuan said: "Okay."
Duan Baiyue picked him up and strode out of the bedroom.
Chu Yuan had been burying his face in his chest, but Sixi could see clearly, the King of Southwest's eyes had never been so cold.