As soon as the beginning of spring arrives, the peach blossoms all over the city are splendid and colorful, like an appointment. The ancestral temple of the State of Ying is in front of an ancient tree hugged by twenty people in the north of the city. According to legend, the ancient tree was planted by the ancient emperor himself. Zhuangzi called it "chun". In the ancestral temple, there are Ying, Zheng and the ancestors of the two countries of Sui and Yue.
After that, the Ying Kingdom was attacked, the Zheng Kingdom was destroyed, and the four kingdoms remained.
Jiang Heng is well versed in historical sites and knows that these four kingdoms all come from the same line. Ying and Zheng are the fiefs of the two brothers. However, 600 years after the emperor of Jin established his dynasty, Ying and Zheng are now at war.
Brothers come from a family, generation after generation, with hundreds of sons and thousands of grandchildren. After that, blood ties faded, and interests strife. In the end, they became strangers, and the family was scattered. In the end, this is still the case. Jiang Heng thought of the Juicang and Juicong of Yongguo, if that Juicong was still alive, maybe this generation could get along well with Juicy. Hard to say.
Xiong Lei officially started his health-preserving practice, with a dark circle on his face, and when he left the ancestral temple, he could not stand still, but he still walked towards Jiang Heng and asked, "Tai Shi last night? Are you okay?"
Jiang Heng looked surprised, looked at Xiong Lei, calculated the time, and started fasting today, at most it was a matter of lack of breakfast, and it wasn't that you were not allowed to eat. Why is the whole person so depressed? Should not be ah.
"Your Majesty... Are you alright?" Jiang Heng was more worried about Xiong Lei than himself.
"I'm fine, I'm fine." Xiong Lei supported Wang Chayu's carriage and said, "Isn't this the thought of wanting to be pure for forty-nine days in a row? Bundle… "
Jiang Heng: "..."
Xiong Lei stayed in the palace for three days in a row, and nothing happened. First, he ate three days in advance, and then frantically indulged. He flipped through all the signs in the harem, and didn't even bother to ask Jiang Heng. Even about the assassin, it was today. It was only after hearing Xiang Yu's remarks that he learned earlier, and he immediately broke out in a cold sweat. After the sacrifice, he specially called Jiang Heng to ask questions, and he was warm and cold.
"Don't worry about it!" Xiong Lei said, "This king has instructed Xiang Yu that he will protect the life of the whole family, and he will definitely find out the origin and whereabouts of the murderer for you."
Jiang Heng said in shock: "It doesn't have to be like this, it doesn't have to be like this. Your Majesty Wang and General Xiang have caused trouble, and I have long been overwhelmed in my heart."
Xiong Lei patted Jiang Heng on the shoulder reassuringly, and said, "If you have time, come here and put the exercises first..."
Jiang Heng thought of this early, and said sternly: "If you give it to Your Majesty first, His Majesty will definitely practice secretly."
When Xiong Lei was told about the central matter, he immediately looked embarrassed, so he had to give up and said, "Then don't walk around, just stay well until the assassins catch it."
In a big country in the south, there were assassins who could sneak into the palace and kill a guest. After the rumors leaked, Prince An and the courtiers felt that they couldn't bear it, so they severely reprimanded Xiang Yu. When Xiong Lei suddenly got the news, he still hadn't thought about it clearly in his heart. He was suspicious, and he couldn't jump to conclusions. He could only comfort Jiang Heng before giving up.
In addition to this, Jiang Heng also noticed another thing—the whole process of the sacrifice he saw, Xiong Lei didn't say a word to Prince An. Xiong Lei chatted with Ying Zuoxiang, and the prince chatted with his staff of the East Palace. When the time came, the prince went to invite Xiong Lei, and Xiong Lei walked into the ancestral temple first in front of the royal family.
Jiang Heng did not know whether the father and son had communicated after entering the ancestral temple. When they came out, Xiong Lei did not pay any attention to the prince.
This is a very rare thing. It would never happen in Yong Kingdom. As long as Juicong is present, Juicong's attention will be concentrated on his body. Follow your own son. Like Geng Shu's eyes that follow him from time to time...
But at this time, Geng Shu's eyes were full of impatience, and he could see that he was saying, "Okay? Can we go?".
When Xiang Yu came, he was so busy these few days that he slept in the palace at night, and he hadn't been home for several days.
"The identity of the assassin," Xiang Yu said with a solemn expression, "Do you have any clues?"
"No." Geng Shu said solemnly.
Jiang Heng said, "How can General Xiang make such a heavy commitment? It makes me feel uneasy."
Xiang Yu waved his hand and said, "Protecting our guests is the responsibility of the country of Ying. Jiang Taishi is not angry, he has already taken care of me. Otherwise, what is the face of a country?"
Xiang Yu still had a lot to ask, so he looked into the distance and saw Prince An wink at him.
"It's rare that the peach blossoms are just right today," Xiang Yu said with a "please" gesture, "Let's talk as we walk."
Jiang Heng pulled Geng Shu's sleeve, and Geng Shu knew that. He didn't want to participate in the hypocritical entertainment, but his identity as an assassin was a major event for Jiang Heng's safety.
Last night Jiang Heng and Geng Shu were also discussing over and over again, Ji Shuang, Zhao Ling, everything is possible, not even Liang, who had never met before, or even the remains of Lord Changling who was hiding in Yingdi. Let it go, but if it is ruled out, Jiang Heng can't come to a conclusion.
The spring breeze was full of fields and the peach blossoms were splendid. Xiang Yu sat cross-legged in an open space. The guards spread out blankets in front of them, carried the low table, and the three of them sat on the floor. Another attendant was setting up side dishes and spring wine, Jiang Heng couldn't help laughing and crying: "After coming to Ying, you can eat anywhere."
"Dim sum made by my wife," Xiang Yu said, "I knew we were going to enjoy flowers today, so I brought it here."
"I don't see my sister-in-law," Jiang Heng said. "Why don't you take me out?"
Xiang Yu replied, "They went out for an outing in the city."
Geng Shu yawned, looked at the giant tree in the distance, suddenly thought about the past, and said, "Is that 'Tsun'?"
Jiang Heng had also heard of this giant tree and said, "How many years has it been?"
"I don't know." Xiang Yu was still worried and worried, and said, "It is said that there is no one in Ying who knows the age of this tree."
"In ancient times there was a great chun..." Jiang Heng said to Geng Shu.
"Eight thousand years is spring, and eight thousand years is autumn." Geng Shu certainly remembered that when he was practicing swordsmanship in Xundong, he heard Jiang Heng recite this passage. , maintaining the blood of the southern land.
"Who do you think it will be?" Xiang Yu said to Geng Shu, "Tell me with intuition."
Geng Shu still replied: "I don't know, the body was taken away by you, I thought you would give me an answer."
Xiang Yu said: "There is no clue, we can only find out that he is a martial arts practitioner, and he has never even fought, and even the sect has no way of knowing."
Jiang Heng said: "Where are people who can always see a clue?"
"Like Zheng people, and Liang people." Xiang Yu frowned and said, "The face has traces of wind and frost, and the skin is dry, and it seems to be living a hard life on weekdays."
Xiang Yu was quiet for a while, and then said, "There was another assassin that night, and he made up a sword for you."
"Yes." Geng Shu said lightly.
Jiang Heng didn't see Jie Gui, who came last, and saw only a figure when he opened his eyes. He asked Geng Shu, and Geng Shu told him, but told him not to say anything.
"It is said that he wears a silver mask?" Xiang Yu wondered.
Geng Shu nodded, and Xiang Yu said again, "Did Yong Guo send you to protect you secretly?"
When Geng Shu was thinking about whether to answer him, Jiang Heng felt that he couldn't hide this question from him, after all, others had put their lives on the line.
"To tell the truth," Jiang Heng said, "that's my friend in Yong country. I just don't know why, but he came to Yingdi after traveling thousands of miles."
"Maybe I got the news." This is in line with Xiang Yu's speculation, saying, "Since the Yong Kingdom is here to protect you, the assassins shouldn't be from the Yong people's faction."
"That's not necessarily true." Geng Shu said casually.
As soon as these words were spoken, Geng Shuma knew that he should not say it, and Xiang Yu's expression changed at the same time.
Jiang Heng thought Shi was amusing, and said, "Who else in the court wants to kill me?"
Geng Shu showed an unnatural expression and said, "You have offended too many people by promoting reforms, how do I know?"
At this time, Prince An dismissed the group of ministers and walked towards them. Jiang Heng and Xiang Yu were about to salute, but Geng Shu was still sitting. .
As soon as Prince An arrived, the atmosphere became much more serious.
"Taishi Jiang." Prince An suddenly said.
"Yes, Your Highness." Jiang Heng still looked like he didn't say anything. Anyway, there was Geng Shu in the way when the sky fell. He really didn't feel that he was on the chopping block and his life was in an instant.
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Prince An changed his previous arrogant attitude and smiled kindly: "I have to confirm one thing with you, you will never think that the assassin was sent by me, right?"
Jiang Heng laughed and said, "How is it possible? Your Highness really wants to think like this, and he won't let me... nor let Nie Hai lead troops to fight for you."
Jiang Heng noted that Xiang Yu was by his side. After all, Geng Shu's identity was still "Nie Hai". No one would say anything about it.
"It won't be you," Geng Shu said, "what good will it do for you to kill us?"
Prince An said: "Then can I ask Jiang Taishi, that night... what did you talk to my father about?"
Jiang Hengma felt that things might not be so simple, Xiong Lei must have intervened tyrannically, and maybe even blamed the prince.
Xiang Yu is a self-aware person, and avoids it with excuses. Geng Shu was very aware of the royal family's relationship and said, "What? Your father scolded you?"
Prince An was helpless, sighed, and said, "My father ordered me to find the murderer within a month. After all... Jiang Taishi is very important to him."
Jiang Heng suddenly guessed a terrible idea. This father and son are suspicious of each other. Combined with the scene seen at the sacrifice today, King Ying may be suspecting that his son does not want him to live forever, so he kills him. the guide.
"It's nothing," Jiang Heng said. "We discussed a little... how to prolong life."
Prince An almost understood, looked at Jiang Heng for a long time and nodded. Everyone was smart. Prince An immediately changed his words and said, "Dang... Brother Nie, you have to think about that matter. How's it going?"
Prince An said that it was natural to send troops to attack Liang. Chaoyong of the State of Ying wanted to come to this land in Song County, Xiong Lei was staring at the mines in Yuheng Mountain, but what Prince An needed was the Wan Yong army stationed in his home. , which will be a big help for him.
"You reply late." Geng Shu said, "It's only been a few days, what's the hurry? I nodded, can you send troops now?"
Prince An hopes to send troops in the spring. He is now eager to build military merits to consolidate the status of his heir. At present, King Ying's attitude towards him is lukewarm, and another trouble has come. Although he didn't really believe that there was any immortal art that would last forever, what if it happened
In case his father never comes, it must be him in the end.
"Xiang Yu!" Prince An was stabbed by Geng Shu, feeling a little uncomfortable, but Geng Shu was also a prince, so he couldn't provoke him, so he had to prepare to leave. Xiang Yu came back and escorted them back to the palace.
"These days," Xiang Yuchao and the two said, "it's better not to leave the palace, at least until we catch the assassin."
Geng Shu said sternly, "Can you catch it?"
Jiang Heng actually wanted to use it as bait himself, maybe he could break this game.
"If you can't catch it, you have to catch it." Xiang Yu's brows furrowed, and he replied, after thinking about it, he said, "I'm bored in the palace. In a few days, I will pass Taoyuan into the palace, if I want to listen to the play..."
"What?" Jiang Hengma asked, "What Taoyuan?"
"The troupe," Xiang Yu replied, "Taoyuan, the play that Lord Jiang listened to that night."
Jiang Hengma thought about it, and when he was about to leave Luoyan City, Jie Gui threw his wooden sign and nodded.
Geng Shu was not too interested in watching the play: "Just check your case."