The moonlight is cold.
The palace was extremely quiet except for the occasional footsteps of patrolling guards.
After saying hello to Qin Lang, Changsun Wan'er left alone.
Qin Lang took Luo Qingzhou to the Jinyiwei guard post.
Two Jinyiwei were holding lanterns and walking in front at a leisurely pace.
Qin Lang slowed down his pace, as if he had something to say.
Luo Qingzhou also slowed down his pace and took the initiative to speak: "Brother, do you think that I shouldn't provoke the conflict between His Majesty and the five major sects?"
Qin Lang was silent for a moment, then looked at him and said, "Your Majesty is young and full of vigor. Seeing that the five major sects are powerful and not under the jurisdiction of the court, you may already feel uncomfortable. If you say this again tonight..."
He paused, patted his shoulder and said, "Brother, I'm not blaming you, it's just that there are some things you don't know. You are a scholar and know very little about the five major sects. It's not that easy for the court to subdue them."
Luo Qingzhou said: "Brother, I just think that since the five major sects are so powerful, if we can recruit them for the court's use, then our Great Yan will definitely be stronger. At that time, we will not be afraid of being bullied by the demons and neighboring countries."
Qin Lang nodded and said, "You are right, but this matter is not that simple. The five major sects fought together with the emperor. After the emperor established Da Yan, he signed a contract with them. The court does not care about their affairs, and they cannot participate in the affairs of the court. However, if Da Yan encounters a crisis, the five major sects will take action. But if you want them to merge with the court, they will definitely not be willing..."
"Brother, are there any people from the five major sects in the court?"
"Of course there are, but they have all left the sect and sworn allegiance to the court. Most of the people in the court and the warriors in the army are from the academy..."
The two chatted all the way and soon arrived at the Jinyiwei compound.
The guards at the door were on high alert, and when they saw Qin Lang, they bowed their heads respectfully.
The two men entered the yard.
Qin Lang took Luo Qingzhou into the house and said, "This is the guest room. You can stay in the rooms on both sides. If you want to take a shower, go to the bathroom in the back. If you have anything else, you can find the guards outside. I still have case files to check, so I won't accompany you. You can leave on your own tomorrow morning."
Luo Qingzhou nodded and said, "Brother, go and do your work. Don't worry about me."
Qin Lang hesitated for a moment, but still whispered a few words of persuasion: "Qingzhou, I advise you not to interfere in the affairs of the five major sects. There are many hidden dragons and crouching tigers in the five major sects, and there are many masters. Even our Dragon and Tiger Academy is very afraid of them. If you anger them, I am afraid that you will be in danger, and Wei Mo and the others will also be in danger."
After a pause, he continued, "Brother, the case you are investigating now is very likely related to the Lingxiao Sect. Think about it yourself. Overnight, the entire Zhongwu Marquis's Mansion was wiped out, and so many Jinyiwei masters were assassinated. We don't even know who they are. Do you think such a murderer is scary? If they suddenly want to attack you, Wei Mo and the others, think about it yourself, who can protect you, who can protect Wei Mo and the others?"
"The world of warriors is extremely cruel and bloody. It is not something that can be solved with a few strategies as you scholars imagine. If someone doesn't like you, they don't need any strategies at all. They can just kill you directly..."
Luo Qingzhou lowered his head and said, "Brother, I understand."
Qin Lang patted his shoulder again and said in a slow tone: "Qingzhou, with your talent, you will definitely pass the imperial examination next spring. When the time comes, just be a good civil servant and help your family. Don't get involved in these things."
At this point, he looked at the night sky outside and said, "Leave these things to my elder brother. Now that my elder brother is in this position, he has the responsibility to help His Majesty complete these things. No matter how others scold him, no matter how much others hate him, this position must be occupied. His Majesty needs someone to help him. Since His Majesty has chosen me, I will naturally do my best to help him, even if I end up like Luo Changtian and get... Okay, let's not talk about this anymore, Qingzhou, go to bed early."
Qin Lang smiled, turned and left.
Luo Qingzhou suddenly asked: "Brother, do you like your current position?"
Qin Lang stopped, paused, turned his head and said: "Whether you like it or not, there is no way out. It is easy to come up, but difficult to go down. And I am the eldest son of the Qin family. I must shoulder the responsibility of my ancestors, share the worries of the king, serve the country, and be loyal to it until death."
Luo Qingzhou was silent for a moment, and said: "As a Great Yan person and a Great Yan minister, it is indeed my duty to share the worries of the king and serve the country. But brother, Qingzhou feels that there is a country only when there is a family. If one day..."
Qin Lang suddenly interrupted him seriously and said, "Qingzhou, you are wrong. There is a country before there is a family. If the country is destroyed, the family will be destroyed. If the country is gone, there will be no family. Therefore, every family and every person in Dayan should serve the country first, and then the family. If you have to choose between family and country, you should naturally put the country first and the family second. This is the righteousness. Qingzhou, you are a scholar, you must not make mistakes."
Luo Qingzhou fell silent and said nothing more.
Qin Lang didn't say anything more and left quickly.
Luo Qingzhou looked at his back and sighed secretly in his heart.
Even in his time, there were many such loyal ministers, each of whom left his name in history, was admired by everyone, and was worthy of praise.
Therefore, he had no reason to blame his elder brother.
He raised his head and looked at the dim silver moon in the night sky, muttering in his heart: "Sharing the worries of the king and serving the country... This is certainly not wrong, but who knows who is the real king?"
He stood in the corridor for a while before entering the house and choosing the room on the right.
The room was dark and there was no light.
He walked to the window and opened it.
A ray of moonlight came in, like autumn frost falling on the windowsill, making everything white.
He took out the message and sent a message to the princess: I'm fine. I'm resting at my brother's Jinyiwei station. I'll be back tomorrow morning.
The message came back quickly.
Xiao Meijiao: Oh, you didn’t come back so late, I was so worried. I was afraid something might happen to you, so I notified the princess in advance.
Luo Qingzhou: I'm fine. Is Weimo asleep
Xiao Meijiao: Not yet. My uncle and aunt are still awake and waiting for you in the living room. I asked Zhuer to inform them. By the way, what did the emperor summon you for
Luo Qingzhou: Nothing serious, just chatting
Xiao Meijiao: Oh, do you sleep alone now? Or with Qin Lang
Luo Qingzhou: My brother has official business to attend to, so I will sleep alone.
Xiao Meijiao: Poor thing, on such a cold night, Brother Feiyang has to sleep alone under a cold blanket
Luo Qingzhou was watching the conversation between the two and laughing foolishly when suddenly another message came.
After taking a closer look, I found that it was sent by Linghu Qingzhu.
Zhuzhu: What are you doing
Luo Qingzhou hesitated for a moment and replied: Dazed
Zhuzhu: What are you daydreaming about? Are you a fool
Luo Qingzhou was stunned for a moment and said: You are
He suddenly felt absurd and strange in his heart. Why did it suddenly seem like he was playing a role-swapping game
Zhuzhu: I have some worries in my mind. Can you talk to me about it
Luo Qingzhou froze: OK
Zhuzhu: Do you hate me
Luo Qingzhou: I don’t hate it.
Zhuzhu: Really? Do you look down on me and laugh at me in your heart
Luo Qingzhou: No, Uncle Master, I swear, I really didn’t
Zhuzhu: Don't call me uncle. When we chat here, can you call me something else? Aunt, or sister, Qingzhu is also OK.
Luo Qingzhou: Oh
Zhuzhu: I am twenty-three years old this year, how about you
Luo Qingzhou: How many years younger than you
Zhuzhu: Do you dislike me because I’m old
Luo Qingzhou: Of course not, my uncle is so young, he still looks like a young girl.
Zhuzhu: Your wife is
Luo Qingzhou didn't know how to reply.
Zhuzhu: Don't worry, I won't tell anyone, and I won't hold you responsible. Even if you don't come or see me anymore, it doesn't matter.
Luo Qingzhou: I don’t blame you
Zhuzhu: I’m sorry
Luo Qingzhou: It doesn’t matter
Zhuzhu: Did you finally break through
Luo Qingzhou: Yes, I am now at the late stage of the Great Martial Master. Although it was an accident, I still want to thank you.
Zhuzhu: Oh
Just as Luo Qingzhou was about to ask her what she was doing, he suddenly heard a faint sound of footsteps outside the window.
He immediately replied: No more, I have something else to do, let’s talk tomorrow night
Zhuzhu: Good
Luo Qingzhou immediately put away the message and lay down on the bed.
At this moment, the footsteps outside suddenly quieted down again.
After a long time, a figure suddenly appeared at the window, then entered the room in an instant and called out in a low voice: "Master Luo."
Luo Qingzhou opened his eyes and sat up.
A young man wearing a Jinyiwei Feiyu uniform was standing at the window. When he saw him get up, he hurriedly said, "Mr. Luo, I will sleep here in your place. Please leave now."
At this time, a familiar and cold voice came from outside the window: "Mr. Luo, His Highness asked me to pick you up."
It was Yueying's voice.
Luo Qingzhou then let down his guard, got out of bed and walked to the window.
The young man grabbed him by the belt and threw him out of the window.
Yueying stood outside the window, grabbed his clothes again, put him on the ground, and whispered, "Follow."
As he spoke, he walked along the corridor towards the back.
Luo Qingzhou immediately followed behind.
Just as the two men passed through the round door at the back, two Jinyiwei holding lanterns suddenly came over from the path in front.
Luo Qingzhou was about to dodge, but when he saw the moon shadow in front of him was as calm as before and continued to move forward, he had no choice but to follow behind.
The two Jinyiwei passed by the two men without even glancing at them.
Yueying didn't explain and took him to the back door.
At the back door, there were two Jinyiwei guards standing. When they saw the two people coming, they opened the door without saying a word and let them leave.
Luo Qingzhou's heart was slightly shaken, and he followed Yueying out of the Jinyiwei guard station.
At this moment, Yueying suddenly stopped, stretched out her hand to grab his wrist, and said coldly: "Mr. Luo, no matter who you meet later, don't speak or make a sound, remember?"
Luo Qingzhou nodded and said, "Yes."
Yueying suddenly took out a talisman and placed it on his chest. Then she bent her slender waist and held him horizontally in her arms. Just as she was about to move forward, she suddenly looked down at him and said coldly, "Close your eyes and don't look around."
"oh."
Luo Qingzhou closed his eyes obediently.
Yueying stared at him for a few more seconds, then held him and continued walking forward.
Luo Qingzhou suddenly felt a warm current coming from his chest, and then his whole body became light, as if his soul had left his body.
He couldn't help but narrow his eyes and look outside.
At this time, Yueying was holding him and walking towards a wall, but did not stop. The two of them passed through the wall silently in an instant and came to the other side of the wall.
"who?"
At this moment, a cold shout suddenly came from under the big tree in front.
The voice was shrill, like that of a eunuch.