The table was full of delicacies without any intention of touching them, but was drowsy and fascinated by the wine. Huo Linfeng lay prone on the table, his strong and muscular body lost its strength, and became soft as if in a deep sleep.
Rong Luoyun was startled, and almost immediately hugged Huo Linfeng's waist, under the table, not daring to let Huo Zhao and Bai Shi see. After supporting Huo Linfeng, he looked at Huo Zhao with an unbelievable look.
Alcohol, he also drank it, there should be no problem. After pondering for a while, he asked: "The cup of Linfeng..."
Huo Zhao raised and lowered his eyes, as a tacit consent, something was smeared on the wall of the cup, which can make people sleep unconsciously for a while. Rong Luoyun turned his gaze to Bai Shi, who was twisting a silk handkerchief, with a mournful expression, obviously knowing the arrangement.
Rong Luoyun asked: "Why?"
Huo Zhao said: "I guessed that he would not agree, so I had to make a bad plan." After finishing speaking, he ordered someone to carry Huo Linfeng back to the bedroom, and deliberately pushed him away, "Bicheng, take care of him."
Bai Shi got up in panic and left the hall. In an instant, only Huo Zhao and Rong Luoyun were left in the room, one old and one young, their identities were extremely embarrassing, but they all faced each other calmly.
Rong Luoyun knew in his heart that Huo Zhao must have something to say, about this battle, or about Huo Linfeng, he had to tell him anyway. "Marquis of Dingbei," he said first, "Do you really want to take Linfeng's place in command to put an end to the chaos?"
Huo Zhao agreed, "Yes, this is the best arrangement right now."
He said: "Since the three of me, father and son, cannot work together, we must make the best use of them." He paused for a moment, with a trace of suspicion, "Qin Xun's martial arts is unknown, but he is better than you juniors. I know this, old man How can I let you go to die?"
On the battlefield, the commander and deputy commander have their own division of labor, the commander is the vanguard, and the deputy commander should mobilize the army to cooperate according to the army plan. Rong Luoyun asked: "Why don't you let Linfeng retreat and take the second place, be the deputy commander, and let the general of the town come to suppress in the city?"
Huo Zhao replied: "Chen Ruoyin's goal is Linfeng. As long as he appears on the battlefield, the enemy will definitely deal with him with all his strength. In their eyes, Jinghai and I are the same. I am strong, so I will fight with all my strength. I'm entangled."
The food at the table was already cold, so was Huo Zhao's voice: "The man of the Huo family, it is nothing to regret to die on the battlefield, but if he is killed by a thief's treacherous plan, then I can only be an ordinary father who protects the cubs."
Speaking of this, Rong Luoyun was a little startled when he heard it, he raised his eyes and happened to meet Huo Zhao's eyes. That kind of majesty is soaked in the bones, and although the eyes are calm, there is a coldness that cannot be ignored.
Rong Luoyun's flesh tensed, and he felt that Huo Zhao was sizing him up... even questioning him.
"Son, since the construction of the Longevity Palace, Chen Ruoyin has insisted on dealing with Linfeng." Huo Zhao said, "Because he has a good relationship with the Uncommon Palace, and your Uncommon Palace is working for the third prince."
Rong Luoyun was suddenly startled. He didn't mention the third prince at the beginning, but the other party knew everything about it. It's useless to conceal it, he nodded and admitted: "Chen Ruoyin thinks that the three of us are allies, and this is the fundamental reason why he wants to kill Linfeng."
Huo Zhao asked, "Then did you form an alliance?"
If it was true, the Huo family represented by Huo Linfeng supported Prince Rui, not only against the prince's power, but also against the emperor's ideas.
Back then, he killed Tang Zhen's family just because the third prince showed his sharpness. Huo Linfeng was like that. Once there is evidence, the next crime of treason may be charged on the Huo family.
Rong Luoyun said anxiously: "No, Linfeng has nothing to do with us."
Huo Zhao immediately asked: "You?"
Rong Luoyun said: "The third prince and I." He felt a little uneasy and suppressed himself, "It's not difficult for me to cooperate with the third prince."
Huo Zhao nodded: "If you win over Linfeng, it will be beneficial to you and the third prince, why not?"
Rong Luoyun said: "I won't take advantage of Linfeng." He answered solemnly, and stared straight into Huo Zhao's eyes, "Dingbeihou, I also have a question, if the crown prince is not the choice of a wise king, the Huo family will Will you support it without hesitation?"
Loyalty to support a faint emperor is foolish loyalty, no different from treacherous sycophants.
Rong Luoyun asked this question because he could guess that one day Prince Rui would definitely seize the throne, how would the Huo family deal with themselves then? He thought this was a huge problem, but unexpectedly, Huo Zhao's expression relaxed and he laughed inappropriately.
"Once the emperor and the courtier, I was already old and I couldn't do anything." Huo Zhao said with a smile, "So, now I'm answering for Linfeng, and it's him you want to ask, right?"
Rong Luoyun only felt that there was no way to hide all his thoughts, and it was a little embarrassing, but he could only admit it. Huo Zhao replied: "The most people in the world are the common people, and the world is also the world of the common people, not the world of the Zhang family and the Li family."
The words clanged instantly, and Huo Zhao said, "It's not the world of the Meng family either."
These words were really treasonous, Rong Luoyun's whole body shook, and he already understood what Huo Zhao meant.
At this time, the night is late, the moon is covered by clouds, the sky is like ink, and even the stars are few and far between. Huo Zhao got up and left the table, walked out of the hall to the corridor, and stood leaning on the railing in the west wind.
Rong Luoyun followed, stopped by the pillar a few steps away, and asked, "When will Linfeng wake up?"
If the Dingbei Army wants to take the initiative, the city must take the lead. Huo Zhao replied: "Tomorrow evening, when the soldiers and horses in the city move, Linfeng will also wake up. He will be dragged and can only stay."
"Then..." Rong Luoyun couldn't help worrying, "When will the two armies start fighting?"
Huo Zhao said: "The army has been assembled, if it is urgent, it will be tomorrow night, if it is late, it will be early in the morning."
Just when the wind came, the drifting clouds drifted away to reveal a bright moon. Rong Luoyun looked up and said, "Qin Xun is competitive and scheming. He turned against my master in the early years. Master has been in seclusion for many years, so he also practiced in seclusion. I think he will benefit from it." Quite a few…”
What he meant was to tell Huo Zhao to be careful.
…but he couldn't say it.
Huo Zhao understood, and couldn't help being a little surprised, how could he expect Rong Luoyun to remind him like this. However, because he is Huo Linfeng's father, or because he can protect the people outside the pass, it doesn't matter.
He suddenly thought of something and asked, "Son, who is your master?"
Rong Luoyun replied: "You know, it's Duan Chenbi."
Huo Zhao was obviously taken aback, and turned around, Rong Luoyun's master and Qin Xun's fellow apprentice were actually Duan Chenbi who had met briefly. His expression became relaxed, and he cared with a smile from the heart: "How is your master?"
Rong Luoyun said with a "huh": "It's all good. Actually, I sent a letter to Master a few days ago, hoping that he would come to help, but it may be too late."
Huo Zhao paused: "He can't come."
Seeing the doubts on Rong Luoyun's face, he told him: "Before the Mid-Autumn Festival, Chen Ruoyin sent the three of the Nine Pythons out of the city. If I guess correctly, they should have gone to Xiganling."
Chen Ruoyin knew that the friendship between Rong Luoyun and Huo Linfeng was not guaranteed to be safe. If this side started a war, there would definitely be troubles in Xiganling, which would drag down the people of Bufan Palace.
Really treacherous and cunning, Rong Luoyun slapped his palm on the railing with hatred, with a crack, the waist-thick solid wood cracked sharply, and a handful of sawdust fell into the air with a rustling sound.
Shaking the tree is used to it, forgetting that this is Dingbei Hou Mansion, the carved beams and painted buildings are extremely precious. Rong Luoyun raised his hands, feeling embarrassed, and choked out a sentence for a while: "I'll pay for the money."
Huo Zhao was taken aback for a moment, then he stroked his beard and laughed loudly: "What a mere railing is, this palm should hit Huo Zhao's life."
The old incident was brought up, and it was astonishingly frank, but Rong Luoyun also understood the overall situation, and he didn't care about personal hatred at this juncture. Suddenly, he remembered something, and turned to Huo Zhao suddenly: "Dingbeihou, you just said the third part of the nine pythons?"
On the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival, there were six secret guards in the prime minister's mansion. Wouldn't that be nine in total
Seeing Huo Zhao's consent, Rong Luoyun said in shock: "Linfeng and I killed Chen Mian and Chen Xiao!"
Huo Zhao shook his head, he didn't know yet. Almost everything that should be said has been said clearly, and there is nothing missing that needs to be explained. It is now midnight, and it is time to leave for the military camp.
Light and slow footsteps came from behind, Huo Zhao turned around and saw Mrs. Bai standing in the middle of the small hall. The couple looked at each other for a while, and Mrs. Bai spoke first: "Master Hou, let's change clothes and start our journey."
Huo Zhao said "OK", strode over, stopped in front of Mrs. Bai, untied his cumbersome robes and put them down casually. Mrs. Bai waited on him, dressed in regular clothes with arrow sleeves, brocade belt around the waist, and soft armor, one by one in an orderly manner.
Rong Luoyun stood there and watched, this scene seemed familiar. In the past, his father went to court, and his mother did the same.
In the end, a dark armor was worn on the upper body, and the heart guard reflected the candlelight, and every piece of armor was soaked in bloody fine lines that could not be washed clean. After putting on the sword, Huo Zhao said: "Bicheng, the Buddha will also get bored, don't kneel in the Buddhist hall to disturb him every day."
This is because she is worried about her body, Bai Shi nodded: "Then I will start to make you a new cloak, and you can wear it as soon as winter comes."
Huo Zhao agreed: "Okay, but don't hurt your eyes." He grabbed Bai's hands and shook them firmly, "Otherwise, when I triumph, you won't even be able to see my face clearly."
Bai Shi smiled, covered her face with a silk handkerchief, her shoulders trembled slightly.
Huo Zhao took a deep breath, turned to look at the railing, and said, "Son, take me downstairs for Linfeng."
Rong Luoyun didn't say yes or no, but walked over to Huo Zhao step by step, and accompanied him downstairs as if there was no grudge. Bai Shi followed behind, Rong Luoyun glanced secretly, thinking about Huo Zhao's words just now.
What are the chances of winning, can they really triumph
At the end of the last steps, Huo Zhao walked out of the small building in four or five steps. Huo Zhao said, "It's cold outside, so let's send it here." His eyes stayed on Bai Shi, and his usually serious eyes became much gentler, "When I'm not around, remember to add more Take care of yourself."
Rong Luoyun stood aside, thinking that there was nothing left to say.
Unexpectedly, Huo Zhao narrowed his eyes and said in a deep voice, "My child, I may not be able to let you handle my life." The voice was so low that only each other could hear, "If I die, I will die when I die." Under Nine Springs, I will apologize to your parents."
Rong Luoyun was stunned on the spot, staring but unable to speak, and saw the iron-like figure striding away, disappearing into the depths of the corridor in the night.
He was alone for a long time, and when he turned around, he caught a glimpse of the plaque hanging on the small tall building - Jiaoyuan. Returning to the high-rise building, thinking about it while climbing the stairs, why should I be proud, and why should I think about it.
In the bedroom, Huo Linfeng lay quietly on the bed, unconscious. Rong Luoyun pushed the door open and entered, walked to the edge of the bed and sat down, did not move, and let out hysteria for a long time.
Back and forth, he stroked everything back and forth.
At dusk tomorrow, the guards in the city will take action, and this is the last peace.
Rong Luoyun stretched out his hand, stroked Huo Linfeng's brow bone lightly, bent down, and pressed a kiss between the stretched and relaxed brows.
Then he looked out the window, waiting for the dawn that would not be long.
The author has something to say: Huo Zhao walked out of the corridor, and immediately said to the housekeeper: The money for the new railing will be deducted from Huo Linfeng's pocket money.