Ruixiang Courtyard, the rear residence of the Marquis Mansion in Zhongshan.

"Master, Master."

Lin Shuyue's gentle words rang in his ears, and Pei Yue slowly opened his eyes. The light in the room was dim, and a faint ray of skylight shone on the closed bay window. He sat up and asked softly: "What time is it?"

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Lin Shuyue replied: "It has just passed the third quarter of Yinshi."

Pei Yue shook his head and said helplessly: "Our Majesty has really fished too much and is not very bright."

Lin Shuyue pursed her lips and chuckled, helping him change his clothes considerately, but refused to respond to these words. Although she did not have a good impression of the aloof emperor, she did not want to say bad words for the sake of her seventh-grade imperial edict.

Taohua's dull and sleepy voice suddenly sounded from inside the spacious bed: "The young master is right."

Pei Yue couldn't help laughing, and then he scolded you with a serious face: "You are getting lazy, you get up later than the young master, and you don't know how to help your sister Lin. If you continue to spoil you like this, the young master decided to start from today

You are not allowed to sleep in."

Lin Shuyue's pretty face turned red and she persuaded in a low voice: "Master, let Taohua continue to sleep for a while. I have asked the kitchen to prepare breakfast. I will just serve the master for dinner later."

The reason why Taohua appeared here was because Lin Shuyue found that Pei Yue could not have fun every time. Even though he had never said it and was always very gentle to her, she felt very guilty in her heart, so she took advantage of Pei Yue's return last night.

Before he came to Ruixiangyuan, he called Taohua over.

But she didn't expect that Taohua was worse than herself, and the two of them were easily defeated.

Pei Yue gave her a meaningful look and looked down, only to see that she was wearing a close-fitting dress, revealing her slim and graceful figure.

Especially at this moment, she has black hair like a waterfall and her face is bare, which makes her look even more delicate and timid.

The two of them were already very familiar with each other's habits. Lin Shuyue lowered her head slightly, helped Pei Yue put on his coat, and said softly: "Young master, I have some business today..."

Pei Yue sighed.

Who said he wasn't strong enough? The emperor wanted to be reckless and risk his own life, so he had to accompany him. The key was that he had to bear all the risks in this matter. I went to Xingliang Mansion to pray for rain today and everything went well.

, if there is even the slightest mistake, even if the emperor just loses a hair, the anger accumulated by the courtiers in recent times will be poured out on him.

Because he is the most trusted minister of Emperor Kaiping now, a nondescript and temporarily appointed defense chief of the Holy Driving Camp.

Pei Yue discovered that the emperors of the old Liu family had this bad habit, and they often created some inexplicable official positions, such as Zuo Lingchen and You Lingdou assigned by Emperor Gaozu to Taishitai Pavilion. These two official positions were barely acceptable, and defense

What the hell is a steward? He sounds like a palace eunuch.

Pei Yue thought with malice, was Emperor Kaiping planning to let him enter the palace in the future?

He couldn't help but shudder, then stretched out his arms to hug Lin Shuyue, smelling the fragrance of her body.

Lin Shuyue was caught off guard. Although she was a little surprised, she did not want to leave Pei Yue's arms because she could feel that Pei Yue's move was not filled with eager excitement, but was full of nostalgia and warmth.

"Master, Sister Lin, can't you bear it anymore?"

Taohua was wearing a small dress and hugging a pillow. She stretched her head to the faces of the two of them and asked curiously.

"Ahem."

Pei Yue quickly let go of Lin Shuyue, raised his hand and flicked Taohua's forehead, and then walked out of the bedroom.

After having breakfast with Lin Shuyue waiting on him, Pei Yue went straight to the front yard.

Compared with the quiet and quiet back house, the front yard is brightly lit and there are several people waiting in the main hall.

"See Mr. Marquis."

Led by Wei Rui, Tang Linfen and Deng Zai were on the left and right, as well as Feng Yi and Gai Ju who were now in charge of the Hou Mansion's personal soldiers.

Pei Yue nodded in greeting, then walked to the main seat and sat down. He picked up the tea prepared by the servant and took a sip.

After everyone sat down, Wei Rui said: "Master Hou, everything has been arranged. Commander Qin led Wu Dingwei to rush to Xingliang Mansion in advance to set up defenses. The Zangfeng Guards will be responsible for the outer security during the journey from Kyoto to Xingliang Mansion."

Pei Yue pondered: "Is there any news about Fu Hongzhi?"

Wei Rui replied: "Since Lord Marquis sent the order to the North Camp seven days ago, Brother Fu has personally led scouts to survey the situation along the road. Manpower has been deployed in all places where ambushes may appear, and no abnormalities have been found so far."

Pei Yue blew the hot air coming from the tea cup and fell into thinking.

It is not difficult to guess what Emperor Kaiping was thinking. On the one hand, he was indeed a diligent and caring emperor, so he would not cancel the sacrifice to the sky to pray for rain, because there was a severe drought in the three states, which was difficult for the people to resist.

disaster. On the other hand, this is the way he behaves. He always pays attention to justice and honor in everything, and will never punish anyone innocently.

Let's not talk about the past, let's talk about a few things that Pei Yue has experienced or watched in the past few years, from Lu Min, Li Pingzhong to the fourth prince. His Majesty the Emperor loves fishing very much, and his favorite thing to do is to lure snakes out of their holes.

In fact, it can be seen from Mo Haoli's illness that the monarch and his ministers may be digging a trap again, and going to Xingliang Mansion to pray for rain is a further step.

However, those conspirators hiding in the dark are not stupid, so how can they make the same mistakes again and again?

They are not even inferior to the fish in Taiye Pond.

Pei Yue thought about every detail and said slowly: "According to your Majesty's wishes, the Marquis of Guangping, the Right Governor and Master Shen of Taishitaige will stay in the capital to take charge of the overall situation. The three princes, Wei Guogong, Han Shenzheng and the Minister of Rites will accompany them.

We are heading north, so we cannot be careless at all. Let Chen Xianda lead 3,000 men to stay at the north gate of Kyoto. The men and horses of the garrison retreat temporarily, and you two lead the rest of the cavalry to follow the Holy Driver."

"Yes." Wei Rui and Tang Linfen responded in unison.

Pei Yue turned to look at Deng Zai and said in a deep voice: "You lead the Beiwei camp to station in the front yard of the Hou Mansion."

Deng Zai was puzzled. Logically speaking, with the strength of Beiweiying, he was actually the best suited to guard the Holy Driver at close range. However, he would never question Pei Yue's decision, so he nodded and said, "Yes."

Pei Yue explained: "Your Majesty is surrounded by palace guards, followed by a section of the Forbidden Army, and the Tibetan Front Guards only protect the periphery. Now that I am not in the capital, in case of chaos, you must guard the Hou Mansion, no matter what.

Anyone who comes here to cause trouble will be captured immediately. If someone does not know how to live or die, you can directly kill them. I will bear all the consequences."

Deng Zai's expression immediately became solemn, he stood up and said, "Yes, young master."

Pei Yue said to Feng Yi and Gai Ju again: "You don't have to follow me out of the capital this time. Deng Zai will lead the Beiwei camp to protect the outside of the Hou Mansion. You two will take my soldiers to guard the palace. If something happens to someone in the mansion,

, If you can catch them, catch them; if you can’t catch them, just kill them."

The two of them cupped their hands and said, "Follow the order!"

Pei Yue breathed a sigh of relief, raised his eyes to look at the gradually brightening sky outside the hall, stood up and walked outside.

Kaiping six years, May 19th.

The holy driver left Kyoto.
Chapter completed!